Hend

Hend is an alternate transcription of Arabic هند (see Hind). The name Hind is believed to mean "group of camels" in Arabic, though it also holds historical significance. Hind was originally a pre-Islamic female name; one famous bearer was Hind bint Abi Umayyah (also known as Umm Salama), a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Additionally, Hind is the Arabic term for India, linking the name to the subcontinent.

Notable Bearers

Notable bearers of the name Hend span various fields, particularly in the Arab world. These include:
• Hend Al-Mansour (born 1956), a Saudi Arabian–American artist known for her feminist works.
• Hend bint Faisal Al Qasimi (born 1984), an Emirati princess and businesswoman.
• Hend Kheera (born 1981), an Egyptian street artist.
• Hend Sabry (born 1979), a prominent Tunisian actress known for her roles in Arabic film and television.
• Hend Zaza (born 2009), a Syrian table tennis player who became the youngest athlete to qualify for the Olympics at age 12.

The name also appears occasionally as a surname, exemplified by the Australian golfer Scott Hend (born 1973).

• Meaning: "group of camels" (the name Hind); also linked to the Arabic term for India
• Language/Culture: Arabic
• Type: Given name (feminine), occasional surname
• Usage regions: Arabic-speaking countries and diaspora