Saïd

Saïd is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the root s-ʿd (سعد) and the form Sa‘īd (سعيد), traditionally meaning "happy," "fortunate," or "blessed." In Francophone contexts the name is often written with a diaeresis as Saïd to indicate a two-syllable pronunciation. Variants in other languages include Said and Saeed, among others.

The name is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities beyond, including North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Americas through diaspora populations. It appears both as a given name and, less commonly, as a surname or patronymic element in North African naming patterns (for example in forms like Ben Saïd or Ibn Saïd).

Notable individuals with the name include Said Aouita, a Moroccan-born French former middle-distance runner who won the Olympic 1500 metres in 1984 and set world records; Saïd Taghmaoui, a French-Moroccan actor known for roles in films such as La Haine and The Kite Runner; and Said Ben Said, a businessman associated with the European film industry who has held leadership roles at Pathé. The name is common enough to appear across various domains, including sports, arts, and public life, reflecting its broad cultural and geographic distribution.