Banī Saʿd
A widespread name borne by more than one group — most often reckoned to Hawāzin or to Tamīm.
- Note
- Several distinct groups share this name
- Reported under
- Hawāzin, Banū Tamīm, and others
Overview
Banī Saʿd is another of the names that is not one tribe. The sources record Saʿd sections under Hawāzin, under Banū Tamīm, and elsewhere, and treat them as distinct. Saʿd was among the commonest Arab personal names, which is enough on its own to explain independent groups of the name arising in different places.
On lineage
Branch lists and affiliations here are given as reported by the classical genealogists, who themselves disagree. Nothing on this page establishes any living family's descent: a shared name may reflect descent, alliance (ḥilf) or clientage (walāʾ).
Frequently asked questions
Are all Banī Saʿd one tribe?
No. Distinct Saʿd sections are recorded under Hawāzin, Banū Tamīm and elsewhere — Saʿd was simply a very common personal name.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — في تكرّر الأسماء
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28