Hind
Hind is a Muslim girl name meaning “A herd of about a hundred camels”.
| Meaning | A herd of about a hundred camels |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هند |
| Pronunciation | HIND |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hind
Hind is an old Arabic girl's name. In classical Arabic hind means a herd of around a hundred camels, a sign of wealth; the same word also names India. The Mother of the Believers Umm Salama was named Hind bint Abī Umayya, and Hind bint ʿUtba, mother of Muʿāwiya, accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah.
Is Hind a Muslim name?
Yes. Hind is a classic Muslim name of Arabic origin; it was the given name of Umm Salama, a Mother of the Believers.
Where is the name Hind used?
Common throughout the Arab world; spelled Hend in Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Hind
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hind mean?
Hind means 'A herd of about a hundred camels'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hind a Muslim name?
Yes. Hind is a classic Muslim name of Arabic origin; it was the given name of Umm Salama, a Mother of the Believers.
How do you write Hind in Arabic?
Hind is written هند in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hind?
Hind is pronounced HIND.