Boy name
Hud name meaning
“the name of a prophet in the Quran”
Hud is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. It entered Turkish from Arabic Hūd and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its concrete literary association is the Quranic sura Hud, which includes the account of the prophet addressing the people of ʿAd.
What does Hud mean?
The name of a prophet in the Quran
In Turkish: Kur'an'da anılan bir peygamberin adı
Hud names the prophet sent to the people of ʿAd in the Quran. The eleventh Quranic chapter is also called Hūd and includes accounts of several prophets. Turkish may write the name Hud or Hûd, the latter marking a long vowel; its religious association is clear despite its uncertain literal etymology.
Origin of the name Hud
It entered Turkish from the Arabic prophetic name Hūd. Its earlier origin and literal lexical meaning are uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Hud in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · هود · 7:65, 11:50Hud appears in the Quran as the prophet sent to the people of ʿAd, and a sura bears his name. |
| Starts with | H · Hu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hud
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hud/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | هود |
Is Hud a boy’s name?
Yes, Hud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hud does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hûd
Names that sound like Hud
FAQ about the name Hud
What is the meaning of Hud?
Hud means “the name of a prophet in the Quran”. It entered Turkish from the Arabic prophetic name Hūd. Its earlier origin and literal lexical meaning are uncertain.
Is Hud a boy’s name?
Yes, Hud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hud in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Hud appears in the Quran as the prophet sent to the people of ʿAd, and a sura bears his name. (e.g.: 7:65, 11:50)
What is the origin of the name Hud?
Hud is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hud have?
Hud has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Hud?
Hud does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Hud?
Other spellings: Hûd.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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