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Usayd

/oo-SAYD/Hausa & Swahili · a boy’s name

Arabic-derived: little lion, evoking courage and strength

In Hausa

How to say it
oo-SAYD
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
rare

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

UsaydUsaid

In Swahili

How to say it
oo-SAYD
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
rare