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Hadeel

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Pronounced hah-DEEL /hɑˈdil/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hadil, 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove' — a gentle, peaceful soundLow

In 30 seconds: The cooing of a dove: Hadeel is Arabic. Lyrical, gentle, and warm (said 'hah-DEEL').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hadil, 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove' — a gentle, peaceful sound
U.S. rank (2024)#8089 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 766

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hadeel comes from the Arabic Hadil, 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove' — a gentle, peaceful sound. A lyrical, soft name (said 'hah-DEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, the-cooing-of-a-dove at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Hadeel means 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove' in Arabic — a gentle, peaceful sound, lyrical and soft (said 'hah-DEEL').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hadeel — Arabic etymology

Variations

HadilHadeal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadeel mean?

Hadeel is Arabic for 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove'.

How do you pronounce Hadeel?

It's said hah-DEEL /hɑˈdil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hadeel a boy or girl name?

Hadeel is a girl's name.

How popular is Hadeel?

Hadeel is a rare name in the U.S.

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