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Helal

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Meaning

Crescent moon

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ų‡Ų„Ø§Ų„
Urdu ÛŲ„Ø§Ų„
Persian Ų‡Ų„Ø§Ų„
Bengali āĻšā§‡āϞāĻžāϞ
Indonesian Sembuh
Pashto Ų‡Ų„Ø§Ų„

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Helal is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Crescent moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Helal, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Helal, like the more common spelling Hilal, is the Arabic word for "crescent moon," used to mark the beginning of Islamic lunar months.

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Etymology

From the Arabic Ų‡Ų„Ø§Ų„ (hilal), 'crescent moon' - the symbol traditionally used to mark the beginning of the Islamic lunar months.

Islamic Significance

The hilal, the new crescent, governs the Islamic lunar calendar and marks the beginning and end of Ramadan.

Quranic Connection

Quran 2:189: 'They ask you about the crescent moons. Say, they are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.