SEEDAT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Seedat

Seedat is a British surname of South Asian origin, particularly prevalent among the Muslim communities. The surname Seedat is commonly found among communities from Indian and Pakistani descent, who have migrated to the United Kingdom over the years.

The name Seedat is believed to originate from the Arabic name "Siddiq," which means truthful or honest. It is a common practice among South Asian Muslims to add the suffix "-at" or "-e" at the end of a name to denote lineage or affiliation, giving rise to the surname Seedat.

Individuals bearing the surname Seedat have made notable contributions to various fields in the United Kingdom, including academia, business, politics, and culture. The diverse and vibrant history of the Seedat surname reflects the rich tapestry of British society, shaped by centuries of migration and cultural exchange.

There are approximately 798 people named Seedat in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,786th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Seedat.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Adam
Ahmed
Choaib
Ebrahim
Hassan
Ibrahim
Ismail
Mohamed
Mohammed
Naeem
Nagib
Salim
Shoaib
Yunus
Yusuf

Female

Amina
Aysha
Farida
Fatima
Hawa
Khatija
Maryam
Rashida
Rehana
Salma

Similar and related surnames

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