The nameMessaoud
Messaoud is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic masud, "happy, fortunate".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
First given in France in the late 1940s, Messaoud peaked in the late 1960s, stayed in use until the 1980s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Messaoud
Messaoud in France
4069thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1969peak year (45 births)
1,195babies named Messaoud in France since 1900
Messaoud was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 325 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Messaoud. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Messaoud in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Messaoud mean?
From the Arabic masud, "happy, fortunate".
What is the origin of the name Messaoud?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Messaoud a girl's or a boy's name?
Messaoud is a boy's name.