Find out how popular the first name Sadat has been for the last 43 years (from 1975 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sadat by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Sadat is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sadat.

The history of the first name Sadat

The given name Sadat originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "sa'ada" which means "felicity" or "bliss." The name Sadat is believed to have first appeared in the Middle East during the medieval era, around the 7th or 8th century CE.

Sadat has been a popular name among Arabs and Muslims throughout history. It is mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Sadat ibn Hisham, a 9th-century Arab poet and literary critic from Basra, Iraq.

During the medieval period, Sadat was a relatively common name among Muslim scholars, poets, and intellectuals. One notable figure was Sadat al-Taftazani, a 13th-century Persian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on logic and Islamic jurisprudence. He was born in 1322 CE in Naysabur, Iran, and died in 1390 CE in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

In the modern era, the name Sadat gained significant prominence due to its association with Anwar el-Sadat, the former President of Egypt. Anwar el-Sadat was born on December 25, 1918, in Mit Abu El Kom, Egypt, and was assassinated on October 6, 1981, in Cairo. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 for his efforts in achieving peace between Egypt and Israel through the Camp David Accords.

Another notable figure with the name Sadat was Sadat Hasan Manto, a renowned Pakistani writer and playwright. He was born on May 11, 1912, in Ludhiana, British India (now in Pakistan), and died on January 18, 1955, in Lahore, Pakistan. Manto is widely regarded as one of the greatest short story writers in the Urdu language.

In the field of sports, Sadat Anwar was a Pakistani cricketer who played Test cricket for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Lahore, Pakistan, and played his last Test match in 1986.

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