Zaida

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ZAI-dah'ZY-dah'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Optimistic

MEANING

FortunateProsperous

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 'z-y-d' which means to increase or grow

CULTURAL NOTES

Zaida is often associated with prosperity and fortune in Arabic culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Zaida has been used historically in the Islamic world, particularly during the medieval period.

🇪🇸Spanish
Melodic

MEANING

Prosperous

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted into Spanish from Arabic during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula

CULTURAL NOTES

Zaida is a name that reflects the historical blend of cultures in Spain.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name became popular in Spanish-speaking regions influenced by Arabic culture.

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FAQs About Zaida

The name Zaida means "fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic, "prosperous" in Spanish.
Zaida has Arabic and Spanish origins. Derived from the Arabic root 'z-y-d' which means to increase or grow
Zaida is pronounced ZAI-dah (ZY-dah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Zaida include Zai, Zaidi.
Some middle name ideas for Zaida include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Kate.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Zaida include Amira, Zayn, Layla, Omar.
The most common spelling is Zaida. Alternative spellings include Zayda, Zaide.