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==People== ==People==
* ] (1937-2006), 5th President of Iraq * ] (1937{{endash}}2006), 5th President of Iraq
* ] (1991-), Pakistani runner * ] (born 1991), Pakistani runner
* ] (1993-), Pakistani football player * ] (born 1993), Pakistani football player
* ] (1994-), Bangladeshi cricketer * ] (born 1994), Bangladeshi cricketer
* ] (1995-), Bangladeshi cricketer * ] (born 1995), Bangladeshi cricketer
* ] (1956-1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein * ] (1956{{endash}}1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein
* ] (1983-), Thai boxer * ] (born 1983), Thai boxer
* ] (1987-), Islamic militant * ] (born 1987), Islamic militant
* ] (1991-), Jordanian footballer * ] (born 1991), Jordanian footballer
* ], Pakistani cricketer * ], Pakistani cricketer
* ] (1988-), Yemeni-American boxer * ] (born 1988), Yemeni-American boxer
* ] (1994-), Sudanese sprinter * ] (born 1994), Sudanese sprinter
* ] (1996-), Ghanaian footballer * ] (born 1996), Ghanaian footballer
* ] (1998-), Afghan cricketer * ] (born 1998), Afghan cricketer
* ] (1991-), Tunisian volleyball player * ] (born 1991), Tunisian volleyball player


==References== ==References==

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Saddam
PronunciationArabic: [sˤadˈdaːm]
[sˤɑdˈdæːm] (Colloquial)
Hindi: [sədˈdaːm]
GenderMale
Language(s)Arabic, Urdu, Thai
Origin
MeaningHe who confronts, Adamant
Region of originArabia
Other names
Alternative spellingSadam, Saddem

Saddam (Arabic: صدام, Ṣaddām) is an Arabic title that means "one who confronts". Other meanings include: "one who frequently causes collisions", "powerful collider", and "powerful confronter". The name has risen in popularity in some Muslim populations after the War in Iraq and the former president's execution.

People

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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