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A simple guide to number 10 in Abjad — what it means, which names and words match it, how to work it out, and its cultural notes.
What does number 10 mean in Abjad?
Number 10 is reached by the letter yāʾ (ي) and by the words ḥubb (حب), “love,” and wudd (ود), “affection.” Ten marks the completion of the first decade and a return of unity on a higher level (1 + 0 = 1).
Ten also recalls the ten days of Dhū al-Ḥijja and other cultural tens, giving it a sense of a complete, rounded set.
Names and words with Abjad value 10
| Arabic | Transliteration | Type | Meaning | Breakdown (Mashriqi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ي | Ya | letter | The letter Yāʾ (value 10) | 10 = 10 |
| حب | Hubb | word | Love | 8 + 2 = 10 |
| ود | Wudd | word | Love and affection (root of Al-Wadūd, a Name of Allah) | 6 + 4 = 10 |
How to calculate Abjad value 10
To reach 10, 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
That two words for love, ḥubb and wudd, both total ten is often noted by numerologists as a fitting symbolic coincidence, since ود is the root of the divine name Al-Wadūd.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Abjad meaning of number 10?
In Abjad numerology, 10 is studied by looking at Arabic letters, names, words, and phrases whose letter values add up to 10. Its meaning is a traditional/numerological reference, not a fixed fact.
Which names have Abjad value 10?
No widely-used name with this exact value is currently listed. The value 10 corresponds to the letter Ya (ي).
Which Arabic words have Abjad value 10?
Hubb (حب); Wudd (ود)
Does the meaning of 10 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 10 spiritually significant?
Some Ilm-ul-Adad and numerology traditions attach symbolic meaning to 10, 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 10?
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.