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Hilal

hih-LAHL

/hɪˈlɑːl/

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hilal

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Turkish/Arabic (Turkey)
Meaning
Crescent moon; new moon
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

The crescent is the symbol of Islam; a beautiful name evoking the new moon

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