The nameMessaouda
Messaouda is an Arabic girl's name, the feminine form of Messaoud.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic masuda, "happy, fortunate".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
First given in France in the late 1940s, Messaouda peaked in the mid 1960s, stayed in use until the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Messaouda
Messaouda in France
1968peak year (40 births)
1,060babies named Messaouda in France since 1900
Messaouda was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 355 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Messaouda. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Messaouda in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Messaouda mean?
From the Arabic masuda, "happy, fortunate".
What is the origin of the name Messaouda?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Messaouda a girl's or a boy's name?
Messaouda is a girl's name.