Soad
Soad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happiness, good fortune”.
| Meaning | Happiness, good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سعاد |
| Pronunciation | soo-AAD |
| Arabic root | س ع د (s-ʿ-d) — happiness, good fortune |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Soad
Soad is the Egyptian and French-influenced spelling of Suʿād, meaning happiness. It is a classical name: Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr's famous poem to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Banat Suʿad, begins with it. In Egypt the actress Soad Hosny made the name famous. It is related to Saad, Saeed and Saida.
Is Soad a Muslim name?
Yes. Soad (Suad) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happiness, and it appears in a famous poem recited before the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Soad used?
Common in Egypt and North Africa, mostly among older generations.
Gifts with the name Soad
- Soad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Soad baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Soad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soad mean?
Soad means 'Happiness, good fortune'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Soad a Muslim name?
Yes. Soad (Suad) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happiness, and it appears in a famous poem recited before the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Soad in Arabic?
Soad is written سعاد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soad?
Soad is pronounced soo-AAD.