Saeed
Meaning of Saeed
Saeed is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as sah-EED (/sɑːˈiːd/) in Arabic. A variation of the name is Said. Saeed has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1968, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 2000-3000 in terms of occurrences. The name Saeed carries an air of strength and dignity, making it a great choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-EED (/sɑːˈiːd/)
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Notable People Named Saeed
| Saeed Anwar PP is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his stylish batting and for being one of the greatest opening batsmen in Pakistan's cricket history, with numerous records and achievements in both Test and ODI formats. |
| Saeed Jaffrey was a British-Indian actor known for his extensive career in film, radio, stage, and television, with notable roles in movies like My Beautiful Laundrette and TV series such as The Jewel in the Crown and Tandoori Nights. |
| Saeed Ajmal SI is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his off-spin bowling and coaching career, achieving top rankings in international cricket. |
| Saeed Hajjarian is an Iranian political strategist, journalist, and pro-democracy activist who was severely disabled after being shot in the face, believed to be in retaliation for his efforts in uncovering the chain murders of Iran and supporting the reform movement. |
| Saeed Mortazavi is an Iranian conservative politician and former judge who has been accused of human rights abuses and misconduct during his time as a prosecutor. |
| Saeed Jalili is an Iranian conservative politician and diplomat who served as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 2007 to 2013 and is currently a member of the Expediency Discernment Council. |
| Saeed Akhtar Mirza is a renowned Indian screenwriter and director known for his influential parallel films and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. |
| Saeed Jones is an accomplished American writer and poet, known for his award-winning debut poetry collection Prelude to Bruise and his memoir How We Fight for Our Lives. |
| Saeed bin Suroor is a prominent horse racing trainer in Great Britain, known for his association with Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation. |
| Saeed Hanaei, also known as Said Hanai, was an infamous Iranian serial killer. |
| Saeed Malekpour is an Iranian web designer who was sentenced to death in Iran for his alleged involvement in designing and moderating pornographic websites, while his supporters claim that his Internet photo-sharing tool was used without his knowledge for such purposes. |
| Abolfazl Mobaraki, also known as Saeed Shayesteh, is a popular Iranian pop singer. |
| Saeed Rizvi is a Pakistani film director known for his work in the film industry. |
| Saeed Ali Al-Owairan Al-Dossari is a legendary Saudi Arabian footballer known for his iconic goal in the 1994 World Cup and his prolific scoring record. |
| Saeed Naqvi is a senior Indian journalist, television commentator, and interviewer who has conducted interviews with world leaders and personalities in India and abroad, and has written for various global and Indian publications. |
