Hud (هود) is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning Guidance. It appears in the Quran (Quran 7:65). Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.
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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