Olúwáfọlájìnmí
"God has blessed me with wealth"
The Name
"Growth, abundance, one who progresses and increases in goodness"
Zayd is one of the most honoured names in Islamic history. Its root (ز-ي-د) appears throughout the Qur'an, tied to Allah's promise of increase — in blessings, guidance, and goodness for those who are grateful.
وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ
Wa idh ta'adhdhana rabbukum la-in shakartum la-azīdannakum
"And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed: If you are grateful, I shall surely increase you."
— Surah Ibrahim, 14:7
Companion of the Prophet ﷺ
Among the earliest converts to Islam, he was raised in the household of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and beloved as his adopted son. He led seven military expeditions on behalf of the Muslim community, and was martyred at the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 CE — falling in battle while still holding the army's standard. He is the only companion mentioned by name in the entire Qur'an.
Read his full story →Scribe of the Qur'an
As personal scribe of the Prophet ﷺ, he transcribed the Qur'anic revelations directly as they were received. After the Prophet's passing, he was entrusted with the historic task of gathering the entire Qur'an into a single, standardised volume — preserving the text for every generation that followed. He later served as chief authority on Qur'anic matters and as judge of Medina.
Read his full story →Yoruba Names
Each name a prayer, given by a loved one — carrying lineage, hope, and gratitude.
"God has blessed me with wealth"
"One who awakens into wealth" — born into abundance
"Wealth has been shown to me" — riches have revealed themselves in my life
"God has used me to make a wonderful miracle"
"Joy upon joy" — two blessings arrived together
"Returned bearing a gift" — a child arriving as a homecoming blessing
"A soul is more precious than wealth" — no amount of money compares to a life
"The crown has returned" — royalty and wealth come back to the family
"Foundation of wealth" — the bedrock on which prosperity is built
"Deliberately born" — a son brought forth with intention and long-awaited prayer
"I have one to cherish" — mine to love and pamper
"My joy has arrived"
"The crown has carried wealth far" — lineage and prosperity made visible
A Prayer for Zayd
Leave a Dua
Your duas are the most precious gift you can give. Leave one for Zayd to read one day, In sha Allah.