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==People== ==People==
*] (1937-2006), former President of Iraq * ] (1991-), Ukrainian-born Azeri football player
*], former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein * ] (1937-2006), former President of Iraq
* ] (1991-), Pakistani runner
* ] (1993-), Pakistani football player
*] (?-1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein
* ] (1983-), Thai boxer


==References== ==References==

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Saddam (Arabic: صدام, Ṣaddām; pronounced [sˤɑdˈɑːm]) is an Arabic name which means "One who confronts", other meanings include: "One who frequently causes collisions", "Powerful collider", "One who causes a collision that had bad results", "Powerful confronter", "One who frequently crashes", or "Powerful commander". The name has risen in popularity in some Muslim populations after the War in Iraq and the former President's execution.

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References

  1. Mike Campbell. "Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Saddam". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  2. "Saddam | Name Meaning & Origin | Boy Name Saddam". Baby Names World. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  3. Tewary, Amarnath (2007-01-09). "South Asia | India's 'Saddam Hussein' village". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  4. Rao, Prashant (1970-01-01). "BBC News - The perils of sharing a name with Saddam Hussein". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-02-23.


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