Boy name
Zidan name meaning
“increase, growth”
Zidan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning increase or growth. It comes from the Arabic name Zaydān, which is related to the root z-y-d. That root expresses the idea of increasing or growing and provides the linguistic connection behind the name’s meaning.
What does Zidan mean?
Increase, growth
In Indonesian: pertambahan, perkembangan
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Zidan
From Arabic Zaydān, related to the root z-y-d, expressing increase or growth.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zidan in Islam and the Quran
Zidan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Zidan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zidan/ |
| Arabic script | زيدان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦶꦢꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮤᮓᮔ᮪ |
Is Zidan a boy’s name?
Yes, Zidan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zidan ranks #5,074 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zidan
Famous people named Zidan
- Zidan Khamim Muzakki · b. 2001
- Zidan Putra Susanto · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Zidan
What is the meaning of Zidan?
Zidan means increase, growth. From Arabic Zaydān, related to the root z-y-d, expressing increase or growth.
Is Zidan a boy’s name?
Yes, Zidan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Zidan?
Zidan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zidan in the Quran?
Zidan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zidan have?
Zidan has 2 syllables (Zi-dan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zidan?
Zidan ranks #5,074 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Zidan?
Notable people named Zidan include Zidan Khamim Muzakki, Zidan Putra Susanto.
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