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Miqdad

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Pronounced MIK-dahd /ˈmɪk.dɑd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Miqdad — the name of a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad); we note the sacred associationLow

In 30 seconds: A Companion of the Prophet: Miqdad is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MIK-dahd').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Miqdad — the name of a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad); we note the sacred association

U.S. rank (2024)#8719 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Miqdad comes from the Arabic Miqdad — the name of a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad; we note the sacred association). A crisp, classic name (said 'MIK-dahd').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, a-Companion-of-the-Prophet at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Miqdad is the name of a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad) — a crisp, classic name (we note the sacred association; said 'MIK-dahd').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Miqdad — Companion name

Variations

MiqdaadMikdad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miqdad mean?

Miqdad is Arabic — the name of a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad. We note the sacred association.

How do you pronounce Miqdad?

It's said MIK-dahd /ˈmɪk.dɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miqdad a boy or girl name?

Miqdad is a boy's name.

How popular is Miqdad?

Miqdad is a very rare name in the U.S.