Lahoud

Lahoud (Arabic: لحود) is the surname of a Maronite Lebanese family whose members have been prominent in Lebanese politics.

A part of the Dhaou families,^{[clarification needed]} they allegedly trace their origin back to Ghassanids.^{[1][better source needed]}

Politicians[]

President Emile Lahoud

• Émile Lahoud (b. 1936), president of Lebanon from 1998 to 2007
• Jamil Lahoud (1901–1983), general in the Lebanese Army and former minister and MP, father of president Emile Lahoud
• Emile Lahoud Jr. (b. 1975), Lebanese politician, son of president Emile Lahoud
•  [ar], (1912–1987), Lebanese Army officer and MP of Metn district between 1972 until his death
• Salim Lahoud (1910–1971), former Minister and MP of Metn District
• Nassib Lahoud (1944–2012), Lebanese politician, son of Salim

Other[]

• Michael Lahoud (b. 1986), Sierra Leonian footballer
•  [fr] (b. 1967), brother of Marwan Lahoud
• Joe Lahoud (b. 1947), American baseball player
• Marwan Lahoud (b. 1966), French engineer born in Lebanon
•  [fr] (b. 1931), Lebanese director of musicals
• Aline Lahoud (b. 1986), Lebanese singer

See also[]

• Nehme, another Lebanese family who shares the same Dhaou ancestry

References[]