Fouad
Fouad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Heart”.
| Meaning | Heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فؤاد |
| Pronunciation | foo-AHD |
| Arabic root | ف أ د (f-ʾ-d) — heart |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fouad
Fouad is the French-influenced spelling of Fuʾād, 'heart', used in Egypt, Lebanon and North Africa. In Arabic the fuʾād is the inner heart, the seat of feeling and understanding. King Fuad I of Egypt made the name widely known in the twentieth century.
Is Fouad a Muslim name?
Yes. Fouad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'heart', a word that appears in the Quran.
Is Fouad in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart (al-fuʾād) — all of these will be questioned' (Quran 17:36).
Where is the name Fouad used?
Common in Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Algeria, and among Francophone Arabs.
Gifts with the name Fouad
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fouad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fouad mean?
Fouad means 'Heart'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fouad a Muslim name?
Yes. Fouad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'heart', a word that appears in the Quran.
How do you write Fouad in Arabic?
Fouad is written فؤاد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fouad?
Fouad is pronounced foo-AHD.
Is Fouad mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart (al-fuʾād) — all of these will be questioned' (Quran 17:36).