What does "assad" mean?

An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.

What is a synonym for "assad"?

Common synonyms include: family name, forename, given name, last name, personal name, surname.

/æˈsɑːd/ name

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An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.
"In an exclusive interview with CNN, Jolani left no doubt that the ambitions of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – a group that was formed out of a former al Qaeda affiliate – are nothing less than bringing an end to the Assad regime."

"Why is Syrian President Assad still in power?"

From Arabic الأسد (al-ʔasad, literally “the lion”).