Boy name
Hood name meaning
“name of a Quranic prophet”
Hood is a masculine name from Arabic referring to the name of a Quranic prophet. In its relationship to the variant Hud, it is another spelling of Hūd. Its original lexical meaning is uncertain, while its identification as a prophet’s name provides its established reference.
What does Hood mean?
Name of a Quranic prophet
In Indonesian: nama nabi dalam Al-Qur'an
Origin and cultural usage of Hood
In the context of the variant Hud, Hood is another spelling of Arabic Hūd, the name of a Quranic prophet. Its original lexical meaning is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | H |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hood in Islam and the Quran
Hood appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 58.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hood
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hood, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Mashum: protected from sin
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Meaning of each word
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Feisol: arbiter, decider
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Hood Elyas
Meaning of each word
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
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Meaning of each word
- Fath: opening, victory
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Abizar: father of Dharr
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Hood Nurali
Meaning of each word
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
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Meaning of each word
- Hood: name of a Quranic prophet
- Asim: protector, guardian
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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How to pronounce Hood
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hoɔd/ |
| Arabic script | هود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦲꦺꦴꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮧᮇᮓ᮪ |
Is Hood a boy’s name?
Yes, Hood is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hood ranks #2,484 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Hood
Famous people named Hood
- H.M. Hood Idris
FAQ about the name Hood
What is the meaning of Hood?
Hood means name of a Quranic prophet. In the context of the variant Hud, Hood is another spelling of Arabic Hūd, the name of a Quranic prophet. Its original lexical meaning is uncertain.
Is Hood a boy’s name?
Yes, Hood is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hood?
Hood is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hood in the Quran?
Hood appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 58.
How many syllables does Hood have?
Hood has 2 syllables (Ho-od) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hood?
Hood ranks #2,484 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hood?
Other spellings: Hud.
What full names go well with Hood?
Some ideas: Hood Dhofir Mashum; Hood Feisol Azmi; Hood Elyas.
Famous people named Hood?
Notable people named Hood include H.M. Hood Idris.
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