Fahad

Fahad is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from فَهْد, meaning leopard or panther, and is associated with qualities such as agility and strength. The name has various transliterations, including Fahd, Fahed, and Fahaad, depending on dialect and transliteration conventions.

In Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, Fahad is widely used across the Gulf region—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman—and in diaspora communities worldwide. It is typically used as a given name rather than a surname, though naming practices vary by culture.

Notable bearers include King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who ruled Saudi Arabia from 1982 to 2005, illustrating the name's prominence in the Arab world. Beyond royalty, the name appears among politicians, athletes, and professionals in various fields. The usage and recognition of Fahad reflect broader Arabic naming traditions that favor descriptive, nature-related terms in personal names.