Protector, Guardian
Pronunciation: /sæˈmæd/
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Sammad is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Protector". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /sæˈmæd/. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
سماد
stable, strong, and unchanging
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
سماد
enduring, steadfast, patient, and firm
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/sæˈmæd/
IPA
sæˈmæd
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Sammad ibn Qyays was a prominent leader of the Banu Asad tribe during the pre-Islamic period of Arabia. He is known for his role in the Battle of Buwat, which took place around 515 AD. The battle was fought between the Banu Asad and the Banu Hanifa tribes over control of the oasis of Buwat in the Najd region. Sammad was a skilled warrior and tactician, and his leadership played a crucial role in the victory of the Banu Asad.
515 AD
Sammad ibn Mansur al-Khawlan was a prominent Sufi scholar and poet from the city of Khawlan in Yemen. He is known for his contributions to Sufi literature and philosophy, particularly in the areas of spiritual self-purification and the unity of God. He lived during the early Islamic period, around the 11th century AD, and his works continue to be studied and respected by Sufi scholars and practitioners today.
11th century AD
Translations
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Sammad
enduring, steadfast, patient, and firm
سماد
stable, strong, and unchanging
سماد
enduring, steadfast, patient, and firm
सम्मद
constant, unchanging, and firm
سماد
stable, strong, and unyielding
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