Support, prop, or mainstay
In Arabic, the name signifies a person who provides support or acts as a reliable pillar for others. It is often used to describe someone who is a dependable foundation or a source of strength. In the context of Islamic scholarship, it also refers to the chain of narrators for a tradition.
Less common today
Sanad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,332 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Libyan professional footballer