Suada

The first name Suada is considered an Albanian and Bosnian variant of Saida, which in turn is a feminine form of the name Said. Metaphorically, Suada means "the Happy One."

What does the name Suada mean?

The first name Suada is common in both Albanian and Bosnian circles and is seen as a form of Saida, a feminine derivative of Said. The name metaphorically means "the Happy One." Its roots lie in Arabic, derived from the terms sà'īd (سَعِيد), which means "happy" or "joyful," and sà'īdā̀ (سَعِيدَة), meaning "to be happy." Furthermore, Suada can also be associated with "the Persuasive One," which traces back to the Latin word suadere, meaning "to persuade," "to convince," and "to urge." In Roman mythology, Suada represents the goddess of persuasion, seduction, and charming rhetoric. Alternatives to this name include Saide, Saidi, Saideh, Souad, and Seada. The male counterpart became known through the namesake companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Where does the name Suada come from?

The name Suada has Arabic and Latin roots and means "the Happy One." The Arabic terms sà'īd (سَعِيد), meaning "happy" or "joyful," and sà'īdā̀ (سَعِيدَة), meaning "to be happy," are the origins. The Latin word suadere, meaning "to persuade," "to convince," and "to urge," is also a source. The languages in which Suada is prevalent include Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, and Roman.

How do you pronounce Suada?

Suada is pronounced as 'Su-ah-da.'

Popularity

In Germany, the name Suada enjoys great popularity. In 2023, it ranked 1,996th among the most common names for girls. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008, reaching 678th place. Over the last ten years, Suada has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,198th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,541st position.

Nicknames & pet names

Cada / Cuki / Sua / Suda / Sue / Suki / Susu

Similar first names

Suad

Famous people

• Suada (Roman goddess)
• Suada Jashari (Albanian footballer)