Zaide is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning "Increasing, Surplus." This name is associated with an unfinished German-language opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1780. The opera depicts the story of Zaide's efforts to save her beloved, Gomatz, from slavery in a Muslim court. Although Mozart never completed the opera, its fragments were later published and have been recognized for their musical excellence. Zaide is notable for blending elements of both opera buffa and opera seria, and it contains melodrama, making it a unique piece in Mozart's repertoire. The opera has been performed in various modern productions, with notable revivals in the 21st century. The name Zaide carries historical and cultural significance, reflecting themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.