What is the meaning of the name Hud in Islam?

Hud (Arabic: هود) means "Guidance" in Arabic. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide. The name Hud is mentioned in the Quran (Quran 7:65).

Is Hud a good Islamic name?

Yes, Hud is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Guidance". It is the name of one of the prophets of Islam, which carries special blessings.

Boy Arabic

Hud

هود

Meaning

Guidance

📖 Quranic Reference

Quran 7:65

This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran

⭐ Prophetic Name

Hud is the name of a Prophet

Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

classic

Hud (هود) is an Arabic name meaning "Guidance". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 7:65), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

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Exalted

هارون

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Handsome

حسن

Husayn

Good

حسين

Hamza

Strong

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Habib

Beloved

حبيب

Hakim

Wise

حكيم

Hani

Happy

هاني

Harith

Ploughman

حارث

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