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Saadi: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“of good fortune”

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سعدی

سَعْدِيّ

What Saadi means

Saadi (سعدی, Arabic سَعْدِيّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “of good fortune”. It comes from the Arabic root س ع د. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ع د.

Saadi at a glance

Meaning
of good fortune
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
saa-dee
Syllables
2
Letters
5
First letter
S · س

Meaning of Saadi

In English
of good fortune
اردو میں معنی
سعادت والا، خوش بخت

Origin and history of Saadi

Saʿd, good fortune (Lane), with -ī of relation.

Rootس ع د

How to say and write Saadi

Say it
saa-dee2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Saadi
Urdu
سعدی
Original script
سَعْدِيّ
Other spellings
Sadi
Known bearer
Saadi of Shiraz, Persian poet
Themes
Joy

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Questions about the name Saadi

What does the name Saadi mean?

Saadi means “of good fortune”. In Urdu: سعادت والا، خوش بخت. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Saadi a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Saadi is a boy’s name.

Is Saadi a Muslim name?

Yes. Saadi is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Saʿd, good fortune (Lane), with -ī of relation.

How do you pronounce Saadi?

Say it “saa-dee”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Saadi in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Saadi is written سعدی. In its original script: سَعْدِيّ.

What are other spellings of Saadi?

Saadi is also spelled Sadi.

Who is a famous person named Saadi?

Saadi of Shiraz, Persian poet

Is the meaning of Saadi verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.