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.

Notable people with the name include:

  • Jad Abumrad, American radio host, composer, and creator of podcast Radiolab
  • 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

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