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Samad

/sah-MAD/

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Meaning

Eternal (Attribute of Allah)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الصمد
Urdu صمد
Persian صمد
Bengali সামাদ
Pashto صمد
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Samad offers deep spiritual resonance. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Eternal (Attribute of Allah)'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Samad is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Samad comes from the Arabic root s-m-d, meaning "to be eternal" and "self-sufficient, independent of need." As-Samad is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, appearing directly in Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:2).

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ص-م-د (ṣ-m-d), associated with being sought after and depended upon; classically 'the one all creatures depend on, who depends on none.'

Islamic Significance

As-Samad is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Appears in Quran 112:2, in Surah Al-Ikhlas.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, often as part of the compound name Abdus Samad.