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A simple guide to number 500 in Abjad — what it means, which names and words match it, how to work it out, and its cultural notes.
What does number 500 mean in Abjad?
Number 500 corresponds to the letter thāʾ (ث), the fifth letter of the hundreds tier. It is also reached by the word matīn (متين), “firm, strong,” the root of the divine name Al-Matīn (the Firm).
As a digit root five hundred reduces to 5, carrying the service and devotion themes associated with five.
Names and words with Abjad value 500
| Arabic | Transliteration | Type | Meaning | Breakdown (Mashriqi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ث | Tha | letter | The letter Thāʾ (value 500) | 500 = 500 |
| متين | Matin | word | Firm, strong (root of Al-Matīn, a Name of Allah) | 40 + 400 + 10 + 50 = 500 |
How to calculate Abjad value 500
To reach 500, write the word in Arabic script, change each letter to its Abjad number (alif 1, ba 2, … ghayn 1000), and add them together. For the full method and the complete value table, see the Abjad calculation rules, or work it out in the Abjad calculator.
Cultural & traditional notes
In manuscripts that numbered folios and years with Abjad letters, a single ث could stand for 500, so hundreds were written with one letter rather than several digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Abjad meaning of number 500?
In Abjad numerology, 500 is studied by looking at Arabic letters, names, words, and phrases whose letter values add up to 500. Its meaning is a traditional/numerological reference, not a fixed fact.
Which names have Abjad value 500?
No widely-used name with this exact value is currently listed. The value 500 corresponds to the letter Tha (ث).
Which Arabic words have Abjad value 500?
Matin (متين)
Does the meaning of 500 change by spelling?
Yes. Abjad totals depend on the exact spelling, the handling of hamza, ta-marbuta and alif-maqsura, and whether the Mashriqi or Maghribi method is used. Two spellings of the same name can give different totals.
Is number 500 spiritually significant?
Some Ilm-ul-Adad and numerology traditions attach symbolic meaning to 500, but these interpretations vary by source and method and are not scientific or universally agreed religious facts.
How do I calculate if my name equals 500?
Write the name in Arabic, Urdu, or Persian script, convert each letter to its Abjad value, then add the values. Use the calculator above to check any word or name instantly.
Sources and further reading
- "Abjad numerals." Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abjad_numerals
- "Arabic alphabet." Encyclopaedia Britannica. www.britannica.com/topic/Arabic-alphabet
- Ifrah, Georges. The Universal History of Numbers. Wiley, 2000.
Disclaimer. Abjad values are based on traditional letter-number systems. Interpretations of number meanings are cultural, spiritual, or numerological and are not scientific facts. Results may change depending on spelling, language, and calculation method.