Iyad
Iyad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Support, strength”.
| Meaning | Support, strength |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إياد |
| Pronunciation | ee-YAHD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia |
Meaning and origin of Iyad
Strength and backing are the ideas behind Iyad, an Arabic name drawn from a root meaning to make someone strong. Long before Islam, Iyād was also a tribe of Arabia. One of its sons, Quss ibn Sāʿida, was a famous public speaker, and reports say the Prophet ﷺ remembered him. Families in the Levant, Iraq, Egypt and Tunisia still choose the name readily, often writing Eyad.
Is Iyad a Muslim name?
Iyad is a long-established Arabic name, and Muslim parents across the Arab world give it to sons for its sense of support.
How popular is Iyad?
Arab families everywhere choose it, and Egyptians and Levantines often spell it Eyad.
Gifts with the name Iyad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iyad mean?
Iyad means 'Support, strength'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Iyad a Muslim name?
Iyad is a long-established Arabic name, and Muslim parents across the Arab world give it to sons for its sense of support.
How do you pronounce Iyad?
Iyad is pronounced ee-YAHD.
Is Iyad a boy or girl name?
Iyad is usually a boy name.