Asad: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Lion
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
AH-sahd

Asad is an Arabic boy's name meaning “lion”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Asad

Meaning: Lion.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Asad means 'lion, warrior' Actually: The literal word is simply 'lion'; 'warrior' is an added flourish, not part of the word's meaning.

How to Pronounce Asad

AH-sahd

Popularity of Asad

Lists That Include Asad

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