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| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic, Urdu, Thai |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | He who confronts, Adamant |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Sadam, 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
- Saddam Hussein (1937–2006), 5th President of Iraq
- Saddam Hussain (athlete) (born 1991), Pakistani runner
- Saddam Hussain (footballer) (born 1993), Pakistani footballer
- Saddam hussain (Hanumangarh) (1994),indian politician and social worker
- Saddam Hossain (cricketer, born 1994), Bangladeshi cricketer
- Saddam Hossain (cricketer, born 1995), Bangladeshi cricketer
- Saddam Kamel (1956–1996), former head of the Iraqi Republican Guard, relative of Saddam Hussein
- Saddam Kietyongyuth (born 1983), Thai boxer
- Saddam al-Jamal (born 1987), Islamic militant
- Saddam Abdel-Muhsan (born 1991), Jordanian footballer
- Saddam Afridi, Pakistani cricketer
- Sadam Ali (born 1988), Yemeni-American boxer
- Sadam Koumi (born 1994), Sudanese sprinter
- Sadam Sulley (born 1996), Ghanaian footballer
- Sadam Mangal (born 1998), Afghan cricketer
- Saddem Hmissi (born 1991), Tunisian volleyball player
References
- Mike Campbell. "Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Saddam". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- Tewary, Amarnath (2007-01-09). "South Asia | India's 'Saddam Hussein' village". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- 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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