Black, dark, or palm grove
Sawda is an Arabic name traditionally meaning 'black' or 'dark-colored,' often used to describe the beauty of deep-colored eyes or hair. It is also associated with 'sawad,' referring to the lush palm groves of Iraq. The name holds significant historical weight in Islamic tradition as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's second wife.
About 5 girls were named Sawda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Second wife of the Prophet Muhammad
