The nameJawad
Jawad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "generous". It has been given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Jawad comes from the Arabic jawad, "generous, open-handed".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Jawad appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Jawad
Jawad in France
Jawad was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,240 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Jawad. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Jawad in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 64 births a year on average, against 81 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Jawad in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawad mean?
Jawad comes from the Arabic jawad, "generous, open-handed".
What is the origin of the name Jawad?
Arabic.
Is Jawad a girl's or a boy's name?
Jawad is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jawad?
Variants and related names of Jawad include Jaouad and Jawed.