A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Saade family of France.
Reg. 4785 · French, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une étoile (8) d'or, ch. d'une aigle de sa., bq. et cour. de gu. [La belle Laure, la muse de Pétrarque, avait épousé en 1325 Hugues de Sade.]”
Francec. 1725
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Map of France showing where the Saade arms are recorded
The Saade arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Saade arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Saade Family in France
The family name Saade carries a rich history that traces back to the coastal regions of Brittany in the early eighteenth century. By 1725, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established within this French province, a time when the region was defined by its strong maritime traditions and distinct cultural identity. The name itself is often associated with Semitic roots, suggesting that the family may have migrated from the Levant to Europe through trade networks that linked the Mediterranean to the Atlantic coast. As they settled in Brittany, the family likely integrated into the local community by participating in the regional economy, which relied heavily on seafaring, agriculture, and craftsmanship. Over generations, the Saade family became part of the social fabric of the area, adapting their traditions to the unique landscape of northwestern France while maintaining the legacy of their ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Saad
Arabic word meaning good fortune, luck, or happiness.
This name
SaadeA surname derived from the Arabic term for prosperity, success, or auspiciousness.
also spelled
Saddé
Sadeh
Sadee
Sad
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Finistère, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B, Fonds de l'Amirauté de Bretagne
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
