Boy name
Hilal name meaning
“young crescent moon”
Hilal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “young crescent moon.” It comes from the word hilāl, which names the crescent moon marking the beginning of a lunar month. The name’s meaning therefore refers specifically to the crescent at the start of that month.
What does Hilal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hilal
From Arabic hilāl, the crescent moon marking the beginning of a lunar month.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hilal in Islam and the Quran
Hilal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hilal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hilal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
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Meaning of each word
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Yaser: prosperous, well-off
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Hilal Sahrul
Meaning of each word
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Sahrul: month
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Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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Hilal Mikail
Meaning of each word
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Mikail: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Hilal: young crescent moon
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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How to pronounce Hilal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hilal/ |
| Arabic script | هلال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮜᮜ᮪ |
Is Hilal a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hilal ranks #1,372 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hilal
Names with related meanings
- Chandra♂The moon
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
- Badri♂Associated with the full moon
- Bulan♂♀The moon in the sky
- Poernomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Badrun♂The moon at its fullest
Famous people named Hilal
- Al Hilal Hamdi · b. 1953
- Hilal Ahmad · b. 1980
- Hilal Hilmawan · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Hilal
What is the meaning of Hilal?
Hilal means young crescent moon. From Arabic hilāl, the crescent moon marking the beginning of a lunar month.
Is Hilal a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hilal?
Hilal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hilal in the Quran?
Hilal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hilal have?
Hilal has 2 syllables (Hi-lal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hilal?
Hilal ranks #1,372 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hilal?
Some ideas: Hilal Ahad Saadi; Hilal Fatih Yaser; Hilal Sahrul.
Famous people named Hilal?
Notable people named Hilal include Al Hilal Hamdi, Hilal Ahmad, Hilal Hilmawan.
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