Sawda

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Meaning

Black; Wife of the Prophet

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic سودة
Urdu سودہ
Persian سادا
Turkish Sevda
Bengali সাওদা
Pashto سوده

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Sawda stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Black; Wife of the Prophet', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sawda, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sawda comes from the Arabic root s-w-d, meaning “black,” following the pre-Islamic Arabian convention of naming children after physical traits. The name belongs to Sawda bint Zam'ah, a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.