Zaidi
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zaidi
Zaidi derives from the Arabic root z-y-d, meaning "to increase" or "to grow," and literally translates to "one who increases" or "the increasing one." The name originates from the Islamic tradition of naming children after positive virtues and characteristics.
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Etymology
Zaidi derives from the Arabic root z-y-d, meaning "to increase" or "to grow," and literally translates to "one who increases" or "the increasing one." The name originates from the Islamic tradition of naming children after positive virtues and characteristics.
Zaidi is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arab, South Asian, and Persian-speaking populations, and has significant historical importance as it refers to Zaidism, a branch of Shia Islam founded by Zayd ibn Ali, a great-grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
Zaidi currently ranks #1,418 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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