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* ] (1937{{endash}}2006), 5th President of Iraq * ] (1937{{endash}}2006), 5th President of Iraq
* ] (born 1991), Pakistani runner * ] (born 1991), Pakistani runner
* ] (born 1993), Pakistani football player * ] (born 1993), Pakistani football player
* ] (born 1994), Bangladeshi cricketer * ] (born 1994), Bangladeshi cricketer
* ] (born 1995), Bangladeshi cricketer * ] (born 1995), Bangladeshi cricketer
* ] (1956{{endash}}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
* ] (born 1983), Thai boxer * ] (born 1983), Thai boxer

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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.

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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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