Saddam (name)
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [sˤadˈdaːm] [sˤɑdˈdæːm] (Colloquial) Hindi: [sədˈdaːm] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| 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 Sunni populations after the Iraq War and Saddam Hussein's execution.