Suat

The name Suat is a masculine form that is prevalent in both Turkish and Albanian. It derives from the Arabic name Suad (سعاد) and is based on the Arabic term saʿada (سَعَدَ), which means 'to be happy' or 'to be joyful'. Thus, it carries the meaning 'the happy one'.

What does the name Suat mean?

Suat represents a masculine variant of the Arabic name Suad (سعاد), which is widespread in Turkish and Albanian cultures. The word saʿada (سَعَدَ) in Arabic, meaning 'to be happy' or 'to be joyful', is the root of the name. Suat is particularly popular in Turkey, but is also used in Albania and Kosovo. Well-known personalities with this name include German-Turkish football player Suat Serdar and Turkish musician Suat Suna. Variants of Suad include Saad, Soad, and Souad.

Where does the name Suat come from?

The etymology of the name Suat is Arabic, reflected in its meaning 'the happy one'. The Arabic word saʿada (سَعَدَ) stands for 'to be happy' or 'to be joyful'. The name is used in various languages, including Albanian, Kosovar, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Suat?

The name Suat is perceived as a two-syllable, open sound. It is pronounced as 'Su-at' [suˈat], with the two vowels standing directly next to each other, giving the name a soft, flowing quality. The beginning with 'Su' sounds round and soothing, while the clear 't' at the end provides a distinct conclusion. This combination gives Suat a simple yet striking presence - gentle on the inside, yet clearly defined in its ending.

Popularity

In Germany, Suat is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010, reaching 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, Suat has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it 3,350th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,946th. Regarding its international popularity, Suat varies in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Su / Sui

Famous people

• Ahmet Suat Ozyazici (Turkish football player)
• Ahmet Suat Özyazici (footballer)
• Suat Atalik (Turkish chess player)
• Suat Kaya (Turkish footballer)
• Suat Laze (professional boxer)
• Suat Mamat (footballer)
• Suat Sayin (singer from Turkey)
• Suat Serdar (German football player)
• Suat Suna (singer from Turkey)
• Suat Tokat (Turkish football player)
• Suat Turker (footballer from Turkey)
• Suat Türker (German footballer)
• Suat Usta (footballer from Turkey)
• Suat Yalaz (illustrator)
• Suat Zendeli (footballer from Yugoslavia)