Hud: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
HOOD

Hud is an Arabic boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Hud

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Hud means 'guide' or 'praised'. Actually: Hud is often said to mean 'guide' or 'praised', but it is an ancient prophet's personal name with no established linguistic etymology.

How to Pronounce Hud

HOODIPA /huːd/

Popularity of Hud

Hud doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Hud

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