Generous, liberal, or magnanimous
Derived from the Arabic root j-w-d, the name signifies a person who is exceptionally giving and open-handed. It is a virtue name in Islamic culture, reflecting the quality of being noble-hearted and charitable.
Less common today
Jawad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,926 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player and NCAA champion
Moroccan professional footballer
Pakistani pop singer and social activist
