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    Hilal or Hilaal?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Hilal and Hilaal are two spellings of the same sound. Hilal is listed with the meaning "Crescent" and Hilaal with "The crescent of the first night of the lunar month". Hilal is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailHilalHilaal
    MeaningCrescent.The crescent of the first night of the lunar month
    OriginArabicArabic
    GenderBoyBoy
    Written——
    Say itHi-lalHi-laal
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Hilal and Hilaal

    Is Hilal or Hilaal more common?

    Hilal is more often searched and saved on this site; Hilaal is also used.

    Do Hilal and Hilaal mean the same?

    Hilal: "Crescent". Hilaal: "The crescent of the first night of the lunar month".

    How do you say Hilal?

    In parts: Hi-lal. Hilaal is said the same way.

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