Usayd
In Arabic: أُسيد
A diminutive of lion, suggesting courage; borne by the companion Usayd ibn Hudayr, a leader of the Aws.
تصغيرٌ لأسد، وفيه إيحاء بالشجاعة؛ حمله الصحابي أُسيد بن حُضير، أحد سادات الأوس.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Classical Arabian
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أُسيد, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Usayd mean?
- A diminutive of lion, suggesting courage; borne by the companion Usayd ibn Hudayr, a leader of the Aws.
- Is Usayd a boy or a girl name?
- Usayd is a boy name.
- How is Usayd written in English?
- Usayd in Arabic: أُسيد.
- Does Usayd fit the father's name?
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