Saad
In Arabic: سعد
The name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, the Companion and commander; it means happiness, auspiciousness, and blessing.
اسم سعد بن أبي وقاص رضي الله عنه، الصحابي القائد، ومعناه السعادة واليُمن والبركة.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
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- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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- What does the name Saad mean?
- The name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, the Companion and commander; it means happiness, auspiciousness, and blessing.
- Is Saad a boy or a girl name?
- Saad is a boy name.
- How is Saad written in English?
- Saad in Arabic: سعد.
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