Awad

Awad is a personal name that occurs as both a given name and a surname in many Arabic-speaking communities. Spelling variants in Latin script include Awad, Awwad, and Avad, reflecting differences in transliteration from Arabic.

Origin and meaning: The name is of Arabic origin; as with many Arabic names, its exact meaning depends on the linguistic root and interpretive tradition. It is widely used across dialects and regions in the Arab world and among the Arabic-speaking diaspora.

Usage: Used primarily as a male given name; as a surname it appears across the Arab world and in diaspora communities in Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

Variants: Related forms include Awwad and other transliterations of the same Arabic name.

Notable usage: The name is borne by numerous individuals in politics, sports, academia, and culture in different countries.