Saouda
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Saouda
Saouda is an Arabic feminine name meaning "black" or "dark," derived from the root word "sawād" (سواد) which refers to darkness or blackness.
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Etymology
Saouda is an Arabic feminine name meaning "black" or "dark," derived from the root word "sawād" (سواد) which refers to darkness or blackness. The name is used primarily in Arab Muslim communities across North Africa and the Middle East, with historical significance in Islamic tradition as it was borne by Saouda bint Zamʿa, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Saouda currently ranks #2,325 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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