Yazid

Yazid
يزيد
Calligraphic representation of Yazid II name, Yazid II was the powerful Islamic leader in eighth century
Pronunciation[jaziːd],
"Yazeed"
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameSemitic (Arabic)
MeaningAddition,
Increase
Region of originArabia (Middle East)

Yazīd (Arabic: يزيد, "increasing", "adding more") is an Arabic name and may refer to:

Given name

Surname

  • Abu Yazid (873–947), Kharijite Berber of the Banu Ifran tribe
  • Mhamed Yazid (1923–2003), Algerian independence activist and politician

See also