Riad
Meaning of Riad
Riad is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as ree-AHD (/riːˈɑd/). The variation of this name is Riyad. Riad has been given to newborns in the United States of America since at least 1973, with fluctuating popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, ranking around 9,000th in popularity. However, it still remains an intriguing and unique choice for parents looking for a name with cultural significance and a touch of exotic charm.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ree-AHD (/riːˈɑd/)
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Notable People Named Riad
| Riad Toufic Salameh served as the Governor of Lebanon's central bank, Banque du Liban, for four consecutive terms from 1993 to 2023. |
| Riad Sattouf is a French cartoonist, comic artist, and film director known for his graphic memoir L'Arabe du futur and his work with the satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo. |
| Riad Khashoggi - Sheikh Riad A. Khashoggi was a pioneering industrial engineer, scholar, and author who designed and founded Saudi Steel, the first and largest steel factory in Saudi Arabia. |
| Riad Alexander Michael, also known as Geyser, is a German electronic musician and physician. |
