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Uhud

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Meaning

Commitment; Mountain in Medina

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أحد
Urdu احد
Persian احد
Bengali উহুদ
Pashto احد

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Uhud is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Commitment; Mountain in Medina', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Uhud is the name of the mountain in Medina and the site of the Battle of Uhud (625 CE), a major early conflict between the Muslims of Medina and the Meccans. Some traditional sources connect the name to the root '-h-d, the same root behind Ahad (one), describing how the mountain stands alone, apart from the surrounding range.

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Etymology

From Mount Uhud outside Medina, site of the battle of 625 CE, of which the Prophet said 'this is a mountain that loves us and we love it.'

Islamic Significance

Mount Uhud outside Medina gave its name to the battle of 625 CE; the Prophet said of it that it is a mountain that loves us and we love it.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, drawn from Islamic history.