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The best known bearer of the name was [[Saddam Hussein]] (1937-2006), former state |
The best known bearer of the name was [[Saddam Hussein]] (1937-2006), former state dictator of Iraq whose "confrontational" idas included the ellimination of ethnic Shites, the persecution and gassing of ethnic Kurds, and the development of [[Weapons of Mass Destruction|W.M.D]]. The name has risen in popularity in some Muslim populations after the [[War in Iraq]] and the former prime minister's execution.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6244425.stm</ref><ref>http://jihadwatch.org/archives/000455.php</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:34, 26 September 2008
Saddam (Arabic صدام) is an Arabic name which literally means "One who confronts".[1] Other possible meanings include:
- "One who frequently causes collisions"
- "Powerful collider"
- "One who frequently confronts"
- "One who causes a collision that had bad results"
- "Powerful confronter"
- "One who frequently crashes"
- "Powerful commander"[2]
The best known bearer of the name was Saddam Hussein (1937-2006), former state dictator of Iraq whose "confrontational" idas included the ellimination of ethnic Shites, the persecution and gassing of ethnic Kurds, and the development of W.M.D. The name has risen in popularity in some Muslim populations after the War in Iraq and the former prime minister's execution.[3][4]