Happy, lucky, or auspicious
Derived from the Arabic root s-'-d, the name signifies one who is blessed with good fortune and happiness. It is a common name throughout the Muslim world, reflecting a positive and hopeful disposition. The name carries a sense of being favored by destiny or divine grace.
Less common today
Saeed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,028 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prolific British-Indian actor of stage and screen
Former Pakistani opening batsman and captain
World-class Pakistani spin bowler
Award-winning American poet and memoirist
