Suad
Suad 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 | Levant, Gulf States, Sudan, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Suad
Suad, written Suʿād in Arabic, is a time-honoured girl's name from the root s-ʿ-d, the source of saʿd, good luck, and saʿāda, happiness. It features in poetry from both before Islam and its earliest days. Most famously, it opens Bānat Suʿād, the ode that Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr recited in front of the Prophet ﷺ at the moment he accepted Islam. The name has a warm, classic feel.
Is Suad a Muslim name?
Suad means happiness, and its root s-ʿ-d appears in 'As for those who are made happy, they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).
How popular is Suad?
It is used across the Arab world and in Bosnia as Suada.
Gifts with the name Suad
- Suad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Suad baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Suad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suad mean?
Suad means 'Happiness and good fortune'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Suad a Muslim name?
Suad means happiness, and its root s-ʿ-d appears in 'As for those who are made happy, they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).
How do you pronounce Suad?
Suad is pronounced soo-AAD.
Is Suad a boy or girl name?
Suad is usually a girl name.