Saadia: meaning of the Hebrew name
סְעַדְיָה
Pronounced sa-ad-YA
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Saadia
"God has supported" - God helped and sustained. It was the name of Rav Saadia Gaon, one of the great sages of Babylonia, and it is a beloved traditional name among Yemenite Jews.
Saadia in Hebrew
Saadia is written סעדיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְעַדְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- עAyin
- דDalet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 149 (Samekh 60 + Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- MeaningGod has supported
- Pronunciationsa-ad-YA
- Hebrewסעדיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Saadia was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Saadia
What does the name Saadia mean?
"God has supported" - God helped and sustained. It was the name of Rav Saadia Gaon, one of the great sages of Babylonia, and it is a beloved traditional name among Yemenite Jews.
How do you pronounce Saadia?
Saadia is pronounced sa-ad-YA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Saadia in Hebrew?
Saadia is written סעדיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְעַדְיָה).
What is the gematria of Saadia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סעדיה adds up to 149 (Samekh 60 + Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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