Samad
Samad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Eternal refuge, the self-sufficient”.
| Meaning | Eternal refuge, the self-sufficient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صمد |
| Pronunciation | SAH-mad |
| Arabic root | ص م د (ṣ-m-d) — to be relied upon, to be enduring |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Samad
Al-Ṣamad is one of the names of God, describing the One on whom all creation depends while He depends on none. Because it is a divine name, the traditional form for a person is ʿAbd al-Ṣamad, 'servant of the Eternal'. In South Asia, Iran and Afghanistan, Samad is widely used on its own as a short form of that compound.
Is Samad a Muslim name?
Yes, Samad is a Muslim name, but strictly it is a divine attribute. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Samad, with Samad used as an everyday short form.
Is Samad in the Quran?
Al-Ṣamad occurs in Surat al-Ikhlas: 'Allah, the Eternal Refuge (Allāhu al-Ṣamad)' (Quran 112:2).
Where is the name Samad used?
Most common in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Iran, usually as a short form of Abdul Samad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samad mean?
Samad means 'Eternal refuge, the self-sufficient'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Samad a Muslim name?
Yes, Samad is a Muslim name, but strictly it is a divine attribute. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Samad, with Samad used as an everyday short form.
How do you write Samad in Arabic?
Samad is written صمد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Samad?
Samad is pronounced SAH-mad.
Is Samad mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ṣamad occurs in Surat al-Ikhlas: 'Allah, the Eternal Refuge (Allāhu al-Ṣamad)' (Quran 112:2).