Said

Meaning of Said

Said is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as sah-EED (/saɪˈiːd/). The name has variations, such as Sayid. Said has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since at least the 1960s. In recent years, its popularity has remained relatively stable, ranking around the 1600s to 1800s in terms of occurrences. While it may not be among the most popular names, Said carries a rich cultural heritage and is a unique choice for parents looking for an Arabic-inspired name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as sah-EED (/saɪˈiːd/)

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Similar Names to Said

Notable People Named Said

Said Nursî - Said Nursi, also known as Bediüzzaman and Üstad, was a Kurdish Sunni Muslim theologian who authored the extensive Risale-i Nur Collection and advocated for the integration of modern science with religious education.
Said Wilbert Musa, a Belizean lawyer and politician, served as the third prime minister of Belize from 1998 to 2008.
Said bin Sultan - Sayyid Saïd bin Sultan al-Busaidi, also known as the Lion of Oman, was the Sultan of Muscat and Oman from 1804 to 1856.
Said Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a bantamweight, with a professional career dating back to 2009.
Mehmed Said Halim Pasha was an Ottoman statesman who served as Grand Vizier and was involved in the Armenian genocide before being assassinated as part of a retribution campaign.
Said Djauharsjah Jenie was an Indonesian scientist and teacher who led The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology and served on the Board of Commissioners PT. Indonesian Aerospace.
Mohamed Saïd Benrahma is an Algerian professional footballer known for his role as a left winger for Premier League club West Ham United and the Algeria national team.
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