Sawdah
Sawdah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A Mother of the Believers”.
| Meaning | A Mother of the Believers |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سودة |
| Pronunciation | SAW-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | East Africa, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Sawdah
Sawdah is a spelling of Sawda in which the final h marks the Arabic feminine ending. It recalls Sawda bint Zamʿa, one of the earliest Muslims, who married the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and took care of his home and children once Khadija had passed away. Its root links darkness and leadership. In Swahili-speaking East Africa the name is usually written Sauda.
Is Sawdah a Muslim name?
Like Sawda, this spelling honours Sawda bint Zamʿa, one of the Mothers of the Believers.
How popular is Sawdah?
It is used across the Muslim world, often picked as one of the names of the Prophet's wives.
Gifts with the name Sawdah
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Spellings and variants of Sawdah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sawdah mean?
Sawdah means 'A Mother of the Believers'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sawdah a Muslim name?
Like Sawda, this spelling honours Sawda bint Zamʿa, one of the Mothers of the Believers.
How do you pronounce Sawdah?
Sawdah is pronounced SAW-dah.
Is Sawdah a boy or girl name?
Sawdah is usually a girl name.