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

People

• Saddam Hussein (1937-2006)
• Saddam Hussain (1991-), Pakistani runner
• Saddam Hussain (1993-), Pakistani football player
• Saddam Kamel (?-1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein
• Saddam Kietyongyuth (1983-), Thai boxer

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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