Saddam (name)
| Saddam | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation |
Arabic: [sˤadˈdaːm] [sˤɑdˈdæːm] (Colloquial) Hindustani: [sədˈdaːm] |
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic, Urdu, Thai |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | He who confronts, Adamant |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Sadam, Saddem |
Saddam (Arabic: صدام, Ṣaddām) is an Arabic title that means "One who confronts",[1] other meanings include: "One who frequently causes collisions", "Powerful collider", "Powerful confronter".[2] The name has risen in popularity in some Muslim populations after the War in Iraq and the former president's execution.[3][4]
People
- Saddam Hussein (1937-2006), 5th President of Iraq
- Saddam Hussain (1991-), Pakistani runner
- Saddam Hussain (1993-), Pakistani football player
- Saddam Hossain (1994-), Bangladeshi cricketer
- Saddam Hossain (1995-), Bangladeshi cricketer
- Saddam Kamel (1956-1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein
- Saddam Kietyongyuth (1983-), Thai boxer
- Saddam al-Jamal (1987-), Islamic militant
- Saddam Abdel-Muhsan (1991-), Jordanian footballer
- Saddam Afridi, Pakistani cricketer
- Sadam Ali (1988-), Yemeni-American boxer
- Sadam Koumi (1994-), Sudanese sprinter
- Sadam Sulley (1996-), Ghanaian footballer
- Sadam Mangal (1998-), Afghan cricketer
- Saddem Hmissi (1991-), Tunisian volleyball player
References
- ↑ Mike Campbell. "Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Saddam". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- ↑ "Saddam | Name Meaning & Origin | Boy Name Saddam". Baby Names World. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- ↑ Tewary, Amarnath (2007-01-09). "South Asia | India's 'Saddam Hussein' village". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- ↑ Rao, Prashant (1970-01-01). "BBC News - The perils of sharing a name with Saddam Hussein". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
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