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Saddam
Saddam Hussein
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 Sunni populations after the Iraq War and Saddam Hussein's execution.

People

References

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