Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Hud: meaning and origin
هود- Meaning
- Name of the Arab prophet Hud, sent to the people of 'Ad
- Arabic
- هود
- Say it
- HOOD
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Hood
- Source
- Quran 11:50
About the prophet
Sent to 'Ad, who lived in the south of Arabia; he warned them and was saved with the believers (Quran 11:50-60). Surah 11 carries his name.
وَإِلَىٰ عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًۭا ۚ قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ ۖ إِنْ أَنتُمْ إِلَّا مُفْتَرُونَ
Surah Hud, 11:50 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hud mean?
Name of the Arab prophet Hud, sent to the people of 'Ad.
How do you pronounce Hud?
Say it as HOOD; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written هود.
Is Hud in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Hud is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Hud (11:50).
Is Hud a boy's or girl's name?
Hud is a boy's name.
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