The nameHind

Hind is a very old Arabic girl's name. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Hind is a pre-Islamic Arabic name whose meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic. Umm Salama, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, was named Hind.

History

Hind appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the mid 2010s.

Popularity of the name Hind

Hind in France

446thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (200 births)
4,470babies named Hind in France since 1900
0100200 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hind was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,765 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Hind. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Hind in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 119 births a year on average, against 171 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hind mean?

Hind is a pre-Islamic Arabic name whose meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Hind?

Arabic. Umm Salama, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, was named Hind.

Is Hind a girl's or a boy's name?

Hind is a girl's name.