Saad is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “happiness”, “blessedness”. It is the name of many famous companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his companions, such as Saad ibn Muadh, Saad bin Ubadah, Saad ibn Abi Waqqas. It is derived from the S-Ain-D root which is used in many places in the Quran.