Boy name
Hud name meaning
“name of a Quranic prophet”
Hud is a masculine name from Arabic Hūd, known as the name of a Quranic prophet. Its original lexical meaning is uncertain, so “name of a Quranic prophet” describes its established use. Hood is another spelling of the same name and serves as a written variant of Hud.
What does Hud mean?
Name of a Quranic prophet
In Indonesian: nama nabi dalam Al-Qur'an
Origin and cultural usage of Hud
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 · Hu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hud in Islam and the Quran
Hud 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 Hud
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hud, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Arsad: better guided, sounder in judgement
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Meaning of each word
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Romadhon: the month of Ramadan
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Hud Wafi
Meaning of each word
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Meaning of each word
- Nabil: noble and honorable
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
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Hud Saifullah
Meaning of each word
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Saifullah: the sword of God
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Meaning of each word
- Hud: name of a Quranic prophet
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
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How to pronounce Hud
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hud/ |
| Arabic script | هود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮥᮓ᮪ |
Is Hud a boy’s name?
Yes, Hud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hud ranks #4,100 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Hud
Famous people named Hud
- Hud Muhammad · b. 1963
- Hud Talib Hamdani
FAQ about the name Hud
What is the meaning of Hud?
Hud 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 Hud a boy’s name?
Yes, Hud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hud?
Hud is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hud in the Quran?
Hud appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 58.
How many syllables does Hud have?
Hud has 1 syllable (Hud) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Hud?
Hud ranks #4,100 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hud?
Other spellings: Hood.
What full names go well with Hud?
Some ideas: Hud Arsad Wakur; Hud Romadhon Khalil; Hud Wafi.
Famous people named Hud?
Notable people named Hud include Hud Muhammad, Hud Talib Hamdani.
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