Samad
Samad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The eternal refuge”.
| Meaning | The eternal refuge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صمد |
| Pronunciation | SAH-mad |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Samad
Samad comes from al-Ṣamad, a name of God for the One whom every created thing needs, though He Himself needs nothing. Its root means to be relied upon and to endure. Because the word belongs to God, a person has traditionally been named ʿAbd al-Ṣamad, servant of the Eternal, rather than Samad alone. In South Asia, Iran and Afghanistan, though, Samad by itself is widely used as a shortened form of that compound.
Is Samad a Muslim name?
Samad is strictly a divine attribute, found in Surat al-Ikhlas: 'Allah, the Eternal Refuge (Allāhu al-Ṣamad)' (Quran 112:2). Many scholars therefore prefer the full name Abdul Samad, with Samad as an everyday short form.
How popular is Samad?
Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Iran are where it is heard most, normally as a shortened Abdul Samad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samad mean?
Samad means 'The eternal refuge'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Samad a Muslim name?
Samad is strictly a divine attribute, found in Surat al-Ikhlas: 'Allah, the Eternal Refuge (Allāhu al-Ṣamad)' (Quran 112:2). Many scholars therefore prefer the full name Abdul Samad, with Samad as an everyday short form.
How do you pronounce Samad?
Samad is pronounced SAH-mad.
Is Samad a boy or girl name?
Samad is usually a boy name.