Jad (جاد) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means “serious” or "benevolent" in Arabic and it has a secondary meaning in Hebrew, meaning “benevolent" as well.[1]
This name can be a direct derivation of Gad from the Book of Genesis.
People with the given name[edit]
- Jad Abumrad, American radio host, composer, and creator of podcast Radiolab (born to a Lebanese father)
- Jad Fair, American singer, guitarist, graphic artist, and founding member of lo-fi alternative rock group Half Japanese
- Jad Noureddine, Lebanese professional footballer
- Jad Saxton, American voice actress and voice director
- Jad Shwery, Lebanese pop singer, songwriter, producer and music video director
Other uses[edit]
- Jad Wio, Jad Wio is a French rock band