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Sadat

Sadat (name) means an Arabic surname and male given name, and the name of several places in Iran, India, Pakistan, and Egypt. Example: “Anwar Sadat served as President of Egypt in the 1970s.”

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An Arabic surname and male given name, and the name of several places in Iran, India, Pakistan, and Egypt.

"Anwar Sadat served as President of Egypt in the 1970s."

How to use Sadat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known as the surname of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, and also a first name and place name across parts of Asia.

Word forms

Sadats plural

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Etymology

From Arabic سَادَات (sādāt), the plural of سَيِّد (sayyid, "master; Sayyid").

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Sadat” mean?

The word “Sadat” means an Arabic surname and male given name, and the name of several places in Iran, India, Pakistan, and Egypt. In plain terms, best known as the surname of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, and also a first name and place name across parts of Asia.

How do you use “Sadat” in a sentence?

Here is “Sadat” used in a sentence: “Anwar Sadat served as President of Egypt in the 1970s.”

What part of speech is “Sadat”?

“Sadat” is a name.

Where does the word “Sadat” come from?

The word “Sadat” comes from Arabic. From Arabic سَادَات (sādāt), the plural of سَيِّد (sayyid, "master; Sayyid").

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