- Meaning
- Meaning not certain
- Arabic
- هود
- Say it
- HOOD
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Quran
- Named in the Quran, Surah Hud (11:50)
About the meaning
Hud was an Arab prophet sent to the people of Ad. Some link the name to hada, to turn back to God in repentance, but this is not certain. Surah 11 carries his name.
Famous people with this name
- Prophet Hud, sent to the people of Ad
Other spellings
Houd, Hood
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Questions about Hud
What does Hud mean?
Meaning not certain. Hud was an Arab prophet sent to the people of Ad. Some link the name to hada, to turn back to God in repentance, but this is not certain. Surah 11 carries his name.
Is Hud in the Quran?
Yes. Hud is named in the Quran, in Surah Hud (11:50).
Is Hud a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hud is a boy’s name.
How do you write Hud in Arabic?
In Arabic script, Hud is written هود.