Guide, Leader
Pronunciation: /ˈhuːdə/
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Hooda is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Guide". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈhuːdə/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
هدى
ہدایت
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
هدى
Guidance
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈhuːdə/
IPA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Arabic#H.D.Y._(Had.%C3%AD)
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Rare in use, but mentioned in some historical texts. The name Hooda carried significant weight in that era.
Middle Ages
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Hooda
Guide, Leader
هدى
ہدایت
هدى
Guidance
हदी
हदीयत
هدي
هديت
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