Arabic

Hilal

Pronounced hee-LAHLShare

Meaning: Crescent moon

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Hilal is Arabic for the crescent moon. The slender new moon gives this name a precise celestial image.

Spellings & variants

  • Helal
  • Hilaal

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hilal comes from Arabic.

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