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Arabic

Hilal

هلال

New crescent moon

Boy names

Meaning of Hilal

New crescent moon

About the name Hilal

Our working summary for Hilal is “New crescent moon.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.

At a glance

Usage
Boy names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ه
Arabic letters
4
Pronunciation guide
Hilal

How to write and say Hilal

In Arabic
هلال
In Latin letters
Hilal

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Hilal?

  • Our working summary for Hilal is “New crescent moon.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.
  • When dictionaries differ in detail, keep the shared sense and avoid assigning future traits to a name.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · هلال ↗

Questions about Hilal

What does Hilal mean?

New crescent moon

How do you write Hilal in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are هلال in Arabic and Hilal in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Hilal?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Hilal pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Hilal. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.

What does Hilal mean?

New crescent moon This is a concise linguistic summary; references may use nearby wording or add context.

How can Hilal be written in Latin letters?

The form shown here is Hilal. Choose the spelling that fits official records.