Girl name
Saudah name meaning
“black or dark-colored”
Saudah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning black or dark-colored. It is an Indonesian form of Sawda, derived from the Arabic word sawdāʾ with that meaning. The related form Sawda is also known through Sawda bint Zam'a, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Saudah mean?
Black or dark-colored
In Indonesian: berwarna hitam atau gelap
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Saudah
Saudah is an Indonesian form of Arabic Sawda, from sawdāʾ, meaning black or dark-colored. The name is associated with Sawda bint Zam'a, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet, Wives of the Prophet |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saudah in Islam and the Quran
Saudah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saudah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saudah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Atikah: noble, of good standing
- Lailatul: night; night of
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Meaning of each word
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
- Rohmawati: having compassion
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Saudah Nur
Meaning of each word
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Nur: light, illuminating radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Kamilah: whole, perfect
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Lailatul: night; night of
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Saudah Fitria
Meaning of each word
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Fitria: relating to innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Saudah: black or dark-colored
- Nailah: one who achieves success
- Dila: just, fair
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How to pronounce Saudah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saudah/ |
| Arabic script | سودة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦲꦸꦢꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮅᮓᮂ |
Is Saudah a girl’s name?
Yes, Saudah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Saudah ranks #2,392 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saudah
- Saadah♀Happiness, well-being
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Saodah♀Dark, black in color
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Salmah♀Safe, free from harm
- Sabda♂♀Revered or authoritative utterance
- Sadiah♀Happy, fortunate
- Sanda♂♀Defender of humankind
- Syaadah♀Happiness and well-being
- Sailah♀Woman who asks or supplicates
- Saimah♀One who observes fasting
- Sausan♀Iris or lily flower
Famous people named Saudah
- Saudah Tuankotta Tethool · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Saudah
What is the meaning of Saudah?
Saudah means black or dark-colored. Saudah is an Indonesian form of Arabic Sawda, from sawdāʾ, meaning black or dark-colored. The name is associated with Sawda bint Zam'a, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Saudah a girl’s name?
Yes, Saudah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saudah?
Saudah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saudah in the Quran?
Saudah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Saudah have?
Saudah has 2 syllables (Sau-dah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saudah?
Saudah ranks #2,392 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saudah?
Some ideas: Saudah Atikah Lailatul; Saudah Ulfah Rohmawati; Saudah Nur.
Famous people named Saudah?
Notable people named Saudah include Saudah Tuankotta Tethool.
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