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Jood

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOOD /ˈdʒuːd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic jud, 'generosity; bounty; open-handedness'. It is given to boys and, in many families, to girls as well — we note the shared use honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: One warm beat: Jood is Arabic for 'generosity; bounty' (said 'JOOD'). Used for boys and girls alike — we note the shared use.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic jud, 'generosity; bounty; open-handedness'. It is given to boys and, in many families, to girls as well — we note the shared use honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13137 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020132024

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

Jood comes from Arabic jud, 'generosity; bounty', a virtue long praised in Arabic poetry and proverb. It is given across the Arabic-speaking world, to boys and girls both — a shared use we note (said 'JOOD').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, chiefly in Arab American families. Short, generous, and meaningful.

Did you know? Jud is a prized quality in Arabic tradition — the open hand, the ready welcome — and Jood carries that whole idea in a single syllable.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jood — Arabic jud 'generosity'; used for both sexes

Variations

JoudJudJudd

Nicknames

JoJoody

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jood mean?

Jood is Arabic for 'generosity; bounty' — the quality of an open hand.

How do you pronounce Jood?

It's said JOOD /ˈdʒuːd/ — one syllable.

Is Jood a boy or girl name?

Jood is used here as a boy's name, and it is also given to girls — we note the shared use.

How popular is Jood?

Jood is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Arab American families.

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