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Abjad Calculator

Calculate the numerical value of Arabic names and words using the classical Abjad system. Used for baby naming, Quranic studies, and Islamic numerology.

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Abjad Numerical Value

About Abjad: The Abjad system assigns a numerical value to each Arabic letter. It has been used for centuries in Islamic scholarship, poetry, and the dating of historical events.
You can enter Arabic script or transliteration (Arabic script gives more accurate results)

The Abjad Letter Values

أ (Alif) = 1
ب (Ba) = 2
ج (Jim) = 3
د (Dal) = 4
ه (Ha) = 5
و (Waw) = 6
ز (Zayn) = 7
ح (Ha) = 8
ط (Ta) = 9
ي (Ya) = 10
ك (Kaf) = 20
ل (Lam) = 30
م (Mim) = 40
ن (Nun) = 50
س (Sin) = 60
ع (Ayn) = 70
ف (Fa) = 80
ص (Sad) = 90
ق (Qaf) = 100
ر (Ra) = 200
ش (Shin) = 300
ت (Ta) = 400
ث (Tha) = 500
خ (Kha) = 600
ذ (Dhal) = 700
ض (Dad) = 800
ظ (Dha) = 900
غ (Ghayn) = 1000

Historical Uses of Abjad

Islamic scholars used Abjad values to encode dates in poetry (called Tarikh or chronogram), interpret prophecies, and analyze names. It was also used in Sufi traditions and manuscript dating. The system predates Islam and was inherited from earlier Semitic traditions.

Note: Abjad numerology is a scholarly tradition and area of debate — it should not be used for superstitious purposes or to make major life decisions. Consult a qualified scholar regarding its Islamic permissibility in specific contexts.