Boy name

Samad name meaning

“the one on whom all depend”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/samad/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #567

Samad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning the one on whom all depend. It comes from ṣamad, a word best known through the divine name al-Ṣamad. In personal naming, Samad can also occur as a shortened form of the related name Abdussamad.

What does Samad mean?

The one on whom all depend

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Origin and cultural usage of Samad

From Arabic ṣamad, best known in the divine name al-Ṣamad. It can also occur as a shortened form of Abdussamad.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	S · Sa

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Samad in Islam and the Quran

Samad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الصمد) does, for example in QS Al-Ikhlas [112]: 2.

QS Al-Ikhlas [112]: 2

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Samad

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Samad as a first name

Samad Usamah

Interpretation
May this support for all things be mighty like a lion.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Usamah: mighty lion
Samad Fadel

Interpretation
May this support for all things embody excellence and noble character.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
Samad Fadlan Ghulam

Interpretation
May this generous, noble young man be a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Ghulam: boy, young man
Samad Akram

Interpretation
May this support for all things embody nobility and generosity.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Akram: more noble, more generous
Samad Fadlan Habib

Interpretation
May this support for all things be cherished and full of generosity.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
Samad Ahsan

Interpretation
May this support for all things continually become better in life.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Ahsan: better, best
Samad Havid

Interpretation
May this guardian and caretaker be a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Havid: guardian; preserver
Samad Muammar

Interpretation
May this person live long as a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Muammar: one granted a long life

Samad as a middle name

Khalil Samad Mugni

Interpretation
May this close friend provide sufficiency as a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
Fitrianto Samad Wafi

Interpretation
May this support for all things remain faithful to their natural essence.
Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
Faza Samad Rezky

Interpretation
May this support for all things have success and provisions for life.
Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
Mustapa Samad Rasya

Interpretation
A picture of a specially chosen young gazelle, a support for everything.
Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Rasya: a young gazelle
Radi Samad Azka

Interpretation
May this support for all things embody acceptance and purity.
Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
Riyan Samad Haikal

Interpretation
A picture of a refreshing grand building supporting all things.
Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame

Samad as a last name

Naufal Samad

Interpretation
May this support for all things be generous and openhanded.
Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
Fadel Samad

Interpretation
May this person of noble character be a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
Farhan Samad

Interpretation
May this support for all things be cheerful and full of joy.
Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
Rayhan Samad

Interpretation
A picture of a support for all things, fragrant like basil.
Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
Agil Faishol Samad

Interpretation
May this discerning decision maker be a support for all things.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Samad: the one on whom all depend
Ulum Samad

Interpretation
May this support for all things be equipped with varied knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Samad: the one on whom all depend

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How to pronounce Samad

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/samad/
Arabic script	صمد
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦱꦩꦢ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮞᮙᮓ᮪

Is Samad a boy’s name?

Yes, Samad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 87%Girls 13% ♀

Samad ranks #567 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Samad

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Samad

Andi Samad Thahir · b. 1942
A. Samad Soemarga · b. 1959
Abd Samad · b. 1955
Abd. Samad · b. 1983
Abd. Samad · b. 1990
Samad Rumalolas

FAQ about the name Samad

What is the meaning of Samad?

Samad means the one on whom all depend. From Arabic ṣamad, best known in the divine name al-Ṣamad. It can also occur as a shortened form of Abdussamad.

Is Samad a boy’s name?

Yes, Samad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Samad?

Samad is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Samad in the Quran?

Samad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الصمد) does, for example in QS Al-Ikhlas [112]: 2.

How many syllables does Samad have?

Samad has 2 syllables (Sa-mad) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Samad?

Samad ranks #567 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Samad?

Some ideas: Samad Usamah; Khalil Samad Mugni; Naufal Samad.

Famous people named Samad?

Notable people named Samad include Andi Samad Thahir, A. Samad Soemarga, Abd Samad.

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