Meaning
Dark-complexioned; related to the black/dark word family
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Alternate spellings
- Sawda, Sauda
- Name type
- Single given name
Language and spelling
Sawdah is related to the Arabic dark-colour word family. Sawdah bint Zamʿah radiyallahu anha was a wife of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. That relationship is historical context, not a translation of her name.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
Arabic dictionaries (Arabdict)