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Saddam
Saddam (name) means an Arabic male given name, most widely recognized as the first name of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Example: “Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq from 1968 to 2003.”
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An Arabic male given name, most widely recognized as the first name of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
"Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq from 1968 to 2003."
How to use Saddam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Arabic first name, strongly associated in modern usage with Iraq's former dictator.
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_____ Hussein ruled Iraq from 1968 to 2003.
Etymology
A transliteration of Arabic صَدَّام (ṣaddām).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Saddam” mean?
The word “Saddam” means an Arabic male given name, most widely recognized as the first name of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. In plain terms, an Arabic first name, strongly associated in modern usage with Iraq's former dictator.
How do you use “Saddam” in a sentence?
Here is “Saddam” used in a sentence: “Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq from 1968 to 2003.”
What part of speech is “Saddam”?
“Saddam” is a name.
Where does the word “Saddam” come from?
The word “Saddam” comes from Arabic. A transliteration of Arabic صَدَّام (ṣaddām).
Is “Saddam” a common word?
“Saddam” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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