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Jawad

♂ Boy

Pronounced ja-WAD /d͡ʒa.ˈwaːd/Medium

Meaning: GenerousMedium

In 30 seconds: Jawad is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'generous'. It carries the sense of open-handed giving prized in Arabic naming.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningGenerous
U.S. rank (2025)#1925 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births81 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,653

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drawn from Arabic, Jawad means 'generous' and praises a quality of liberality and kindness. The name travels well across the Muslim world, picking up spellings such as Javad in Persian and Cevat or Cavad in Turkish-influenced regions. Through these forms the same root for generosity shows up far beyond Arabic-speaking countries.

The Turkish and Azerbaijani forms Cevat and Cavad soften the opening sound, while Javad keeps it closer to the Arabic. Pakistani singer-turned-politician Jawad Ahmad is one well-known bearer of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jawad is 'generous', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jawad — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CavadJavadCevat

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jawad Ahmad (1970-present)
    Pakistani pop singer and musician turned politician; chairman of the Barabri Party Pakistan.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jawad mean?

Jawad is usually explained as meaning 'generous' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Jawad?

It's commonly said ja-WAD /d͡ʒa.ˈwaːd/.

Is Jawad a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jawad is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jawad?

In 2024, Jawad ranked #2212 in the U.S. for boys, with 65 births recorded.

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