Saida
Meaning of Saida
The name Saida is a beautiful and culturally rich choice for a baby girl. Originating from Arabic, Saida means "happy" or "fortunate," reflecting positive and uplifting qualities. It is pronounced sah-EE-dah in Arabic and SY-dah in English. The name has a variant spelling, Sayda, which retains the same pronunciation and essence.
Saida has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years but remains a unique choice with deep cultural roots. Its highest rank was recorded in 2002 when it reached 3461st place with 39 occurrences. Despite its relatively low frequency, this name stands out for parents seeking an elegant yet uncommon name for their daughter.
Choosing Saida not only bestows a sense of joy and luck upon your child but also connects her to a rich heritage that spans across continents and generations.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-EE-dah (/sæˈiːdə/)
English
- Pronunced as SY-dah (/ˈsaɪdə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Saida
| Saida Shavkatovna Mirziyoyeva is an Uzbekistani politician and the head of the Communications and Information Policy Branch of the Executive Office of the Presidential Administration, as well as the eldest daughter of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. |
| Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi is a Somali feminist writer known for her English-language short stories that discuss social issues in Somalia. |
| Saida Menebhi was a Moroccan poet, teacher, and activist known for her involvement in the Marxist revolutionary movement Ila al-Amam, and she died during a hunger strike while imprisoned for anti-state activity. |
| Saida Galimova is an Uzbekistani footballer known for her role as a midfielder for Women's Championship club Bunyodkor and the Uzbekistan women's national team. |
| Saida Dhahri is a Tunisian former judoka who participated in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Saïda Hossini is a Moroccan palaeontologist known for her specialization in Pleistocene frogs. |
| Saida Reyes Iruegas is a Mexican teacher and politician who served as a deputy in the LXII Legislature of the Congress of the State of Guerrero representing the National Regeneration Movement (Morena) until 2019. |
