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BoyArabic

Asad

ah-SAHD

Popularity

#2008

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,910

Peak Year

#88 in 2022

First Recorded

1970

Style

Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Asad is an Arabic name meaning 'lion'. It symbolizes courage, strength, and bravery.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hafez al-Assad

    Former President of Syria

  • Bashar al-Assad

    Current President of Syria

Nicknames

Personality Traits

BraveStrongLoyalProtective

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