Jawwad
/ˈdʒɑːwɑːd/noun
An Arabic masculine given name meaning generous, noble, or excellent.
Did you know?Jawwad comes from the Arabic root J-W-D, which also underlies words associated with generosity, excellence, and the refined recitation of the Qur’an.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*j-w-d
“A reconstructed root associated with goodness, excellence, or generosity”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
jāda (جاد)
“He was generous, liberal, or excellent”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
jawād (جواد)
“Generous or noble; also a high-quality or swift horse”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
juwād / jawwād (جوّاد)
“Very generous, magnanimous, or lavish in giving”
Modern English
English
Jawwad
“A transliterated Arabic masculine given name, also spelled Jawad or Javad”