Hend
Hend is a Muslim girl name meaning “A group of camels; an old Arabian name”.
| Meaning | A group of camels; an old Arabian name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هند |
| Pronunciation | HEND |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hend
Hend is the Egyptian and North African spelling of Hind, one of the oldest Arabian women's names. Classical lexicographers explain it as a herd of about a hundred camels, a sign of wealth. Umm Salama, a Mother of the Believers, was named Hind bint Abī Umayya, and Hind bint ʿUtba, the wife of Abū Sufyān, accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah.
Is Hend a Muslim name?
Yes. Hend (Hind) is a traditional Arabic Muslim name; it was the personal name of Umm Salama, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Hend used?
Hend is the usual spelling in Egypt and Tunisia; Hind is more common in Morocco, the Levant and the Gulf.
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Spellings and variants of Hend
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hend mean?
Hend means 'A group of camels; an old Arabian name'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hend a Muslim name?
Yes. Hend (Hind) is a traditional Arabic Muslim name; it was the personal name of Umm Salama, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Hend in Arabic?
Hend is written هند in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hend?
Hend is pronounced HEND.