سعادة

Sa'ada

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Sa'ada is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happiness, felicity”.

MeaningHappiness, felicity
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسعادة
Pronunciationsah-AH-dah
Arabic rootس ع د (s-ʿ-d) — happiness, good fortune
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sa'ada

Sa'ada is the Arabic word saʿāda, 'happiness' or 'felicity', used as a girl's name. The apostrophe marks the Arabic letter ʿayn. In northern Nigeria it stands alongside the fuller Hausa form Sa'adatu, and it is also found in East Africa and the Arab world. The name expresses the hope that the child will know lasting joy.

Is Sa'ada a Muslim name?

Yes. Sa'ada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happiness.

Is Sa'ada in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'As for those who are made happy (suʿidū), they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).

Where is the name Sa'ada used?

Used in northern Nigeria, along the Swahili coast and in parts of the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Sa'ada

SaadaSa'adatuSaadiaSaadat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sa'ada mean?

Sa'ada means 'Happiness, felicity'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sa'ada a Muslim name?

Yes. Sa'ada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happiness.

How do you write Sa'ada in Arabic?

Sa'ada is written سعادة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sa'ada?

Sa'ada is pronounced sah-AH-dah.

Is Sa'ada mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'As for those who are made happy (suʿidū), they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.