Souad
Souad is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Happiness and good fortune”.
| Meaning | Happiness and good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سعاد |
| Pronunciation | soo-AAD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Souad
Souad shows French influence in its spelling of Suʿād, a classic girl's name from the Arabic root s-ʿ-d, which gives saʿāda, happiness. The name is truly old. When Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr recited his famous ode before the Prophet ﷺ, it opened with 'Bānat Suʿād', 'Suʿād has gone away'. Spelling it with 'ou' is typical of Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Is Souad a Muslim name?
Souad, an Arabic name meaning happiness and good fortune, is a long-established choice for Muslim girls.
How popular is Souad?
It is common in North Africa and Lebanon as Souad and in Egypt as Soad.
Gifts with the name Souad
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Spellings and variants of Souad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Souad mean?
Souad means 'Happiness and good fortune'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Souad a Muslim name?
Souad, an Arabic name meaning happiness and good fortune, is a long-established choice for Muslim girls.
How do you pronounce Souad?
Souad is pronounced soo-AAD.
Is Souad a boy or girl name?
Souad is usually a girl name.