Awwad

Awwad is an Arabic-language name used as both a given name and a surname. In Arabic, the name is typically written as عواد or عوّاد, and is pronounced with dialectal variations. In Latin script, common transliterations include Awwad, Awad, Awwed, and Ouad.

The name is widespread across Arabic-speaking regions and in diaspora communities, including the Levant, North Africa, the Gulf states, and beyond. It is found among families in countries such as Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq, as well as in communities abroad.

As with many Arabic names, the precise meaning and historical origin of Awwad can vary by family and region. The form is typically treated as a personal name and surname rather than a title or occupation, and it often reflects traditional family naming patterns in Arab cultures.

See also: Awad (name).