Lahoud

Lahoud (Arabic: لحود) is a surname of an influential Maronite Lebanese family.

Origins

The family is part of the important Federation of Dhaou families whose origin trace back to Ghassanids [1][2]

It may refer to:

Politicians
President Emile Lahoud
  • Émile Lahoud (b. 1936), former Lebanese President (1998–2007)
  • Jamil Lahoud (1901–1983), General in The Lebanese Army and former minister and MP, father of President Emile Lahoud.
  • Emile Lahoud Jr. (b. 1975), Lebanese politician son of Emile.
  • Fouad Lahoud, (1912–1987), Lebanese Army officer and MP of Metn district between 1972 until his death.
  • Salim Lahoud (1910–1971), Former Minister and MP of Metn District.
  • Nassib Lahoud (1944–2012), Lebanese politician, son of Salim.

Other
  • Michael Lahoud (b. 1986), Sierra Leonian footballer
  • Imad Lahoud (b. 1967), brother of Marwan Lahoud
  • Joe Lahoud (b. 1947), American baseball player
  • Marwan Lahoud (b. 1966), French engineer born in Lebanon
  • Romeo Lahoud (b. 1931), Lebanese director of musicals
  • Aline Lahoud (b. 1986), Lebanese singer

See also

Nehme, another Lebanese family who shares the same Dhaou ancestry.

References
  1. Dhaou Family at Yabeyrouth site
  2. Ad-Diyar Newspaper 3 October 1998 issue
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