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Zidan

Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zidan: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2024.

The name Zidan has Arabic roots, derived from the word *ziyada* meaning "increase" or "growth," and is often considered a variant of the more widely recognised Zidane. Its most famous bearer is the legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane, though Zidan as a first name has gained quiet popularity in Scotland and beyond, particularly among families with North African or Middle Eastern heritage. The name shares its linguistic core with places such as Ziyad in Saudi Arabia, and it also appears as a surname in several cultures. A notable variant is the Italian-sounding Zidano, but the spelling Zidan remains the most common in Scottish birth records, where it has been given steadily since the late 1990s, reflecting a broader trend toward globally diverse names.