Saad

Saad is a masculine given name of Arabic origin and is also found as a surname in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic root s-ʿ-d, associated with happiness, fortune, and prosperity. The name commonly transliterates from the Arabic sʿd (سعد) as Saad or Saʿd, with other variants such as Sa'ad or Sead used in different languages and communities.

The name is widely used across the Arab world and in Muslim populations worldwide, including regions in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. It is typically given to boys and may appear on its own or as part of a longer name; as a surname it can reflect patronymic or family lineage, including forms like Al-Saad.

Notable individuals with the given name include Saad Hariri, a Lebanese politician who served as prime minister, and Saad Lamjarred, a Moroccan-French singer. The name also appears in the surnames of various figures across the Arab world and among the diaspora.