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Khulud
Pronounced khoo-LOOD /xʊˈluːd/Medium
Meaning: Khulud is the Arabic word khulud, 'eternity; immortality; everlastingness', from the root kh-l-d, 'to remain forever'. The word carries a spiritual weight in Arabic, associated with eternal life, and is given as a girl's name across the Arab world.Medium
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Khulud is the Arabic noun khulud, 'eternity; immortality; everlastingness', from the root kh-l-d. The idea of khulud is bound up with the promise of eternal life, and the word carries a reverent tone in Arabic. As a given name it is used for girls across the Arab world, from the Levant to the Gulf. The first sound is a throaty kh, further back in the mouth than an English k (said 'khoo-LOOD').
It is very rare for girls in the U.S., carried mainly by families of Arab heritage. Very rare here, weighty, and lovely.
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What does the name Khulud mean?
Khulud is the Arabic word for 'eternity; immortality; everlasting life', from the root kh-l-d.
How do you pronounce Khulud?
It's said khoo-LOOD /xʊˈluːd/ — two syllables, stress on the second. The kh is a throaty sound made at the back of the mouth.
Is Khulud a boy or girl name?
Khulud is a girl's name in Arabic-speaking countries.
How popular is Khulud?
Khulud is very rare for girls in the U.S. and better known across the Arab world.