Saudi Arabia

Type Country
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsaʊ.di ə.ˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/, /ˈsɔː.di ə.ˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the family name Al Su'ud combined with Arabia, referring to the Arabian Peninsula. This is a kingdom in the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula. It was named by its founder Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud in 1932.

Related Names

RootsAl Su'ud + Arabia
Other Languages & CulturesSaudi-Arabien(Danish) Saudi-Arabië(Dutch) Saudi-Arabia(Finnish) Saudi-Arabien(German) Saudi-Arabia(Norwegian) Saudiarabien(Swedish)
Same SpellingSaudi-Arabia
User SubmissionSaudiarabia
Entry added December 7, 2022