The nameSouad
Souad is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "happiness". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Souad comes from the Arabic su'ad, "happiness, bliss".
Origin
Arabic. Su'ad is the beloved praised in a famous poem by Ka'b ibn Zuhayr, in the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Souad appeared in France in the late 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.
Famous people named Souad
- Souad Massi, Algerian singer
Popularity of the name Souad
Souad in France
Souad was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,420 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Souad. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Souad in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Souad mean?
Souad comes from the Arabic su'ad, "happiness, bliss".
What is the origin of the name Souad?
Arabic. Su'ad is the beloved praised in a famous poem by Ka'b ibn Zuhayr, in the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Souad a girl's or a boy's name?
Souad is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Souad?
Souad Massi, Algerian singer.