Assad

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English

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Etymology

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From Arabic الأسد (al-ʔasad, literally the lion).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /æˈsɑːd/ (predominantly)
  • IPA(key): /ˈæsæd/ (chiefly learned; emulating the Arabic)

Proper noun

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Assad (plural Assads)

  1. An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.

Usage notes

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  • In Arabic itself, the article al- is an inseparable part of this name. In English, it is usually kept when a first name precedes, but is often dropped otherwise.

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