Assaad

Assaad is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is also found in some cases as part of compound surnames in the Arab world and among diaspora communities who transliterate Arabic names into Latin script as Assaad, Asaad, Assad, or Al-Assad.

The name derives from two distinct Arabic roots that can yield similar spellings in English. One is أسعد (asʿad), a comparative form meaning "happier" or "more fortunate." The other is الأسد (al-ʾasad), meaning "lion," associated with strength and courage. Because transliteration from Arabic is variable, these different roots can converge in the same Latin spelling, depending on pronunciation and family tradition.

In usage, Assaad is primarily a male given name in Arabic-speaking regions across the Middle East and North Africa and among Arabic-speaking communities abroad. It is sometimes passed down within families and may appear in modern forms in other languages through immigration and media.

Notable bearers include various figures in politics, literature, and sports in the Arab world, but because of transliteration differences, many may be indexed under related names such as Asad, Assad, or Saad in different cultures.

See also: Asad, Assad, Saad.