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A simple guide to number 1490 in Abjad — what it means, which names and words match it, how to work it out, and its cultural notes.
What does number 1490 mean in Abjad?
Number 1,490 is the total of subḥāna Allāhi wa bi-ḥamdihi, subḥāna Allāhi al-ʿAẓīm.
It combines 252 and 1,238: 252 + 1,238 = 1,490.
As a digit root, 1,490 reduces to 5 (1490 → 14 → 5).
Names and words with Abjad value 1490
| Arabic | Transliteration | Type | Meaning | Breakdown (Mashriqi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم | SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azim | phrase | Glory and praise be to Allah; glory be to Allah, the Magnificent | 60 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 50 + 1 + 30 + 30 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 40 + 4 + 5 + 60 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 50 + 1 + 30 + 30 + 5 + 1 + 30 + 70 + 900 + 10 + 40 = 1490 |
How to calculate Abjad value 1490
To reach 1490, 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
A well-known hadith in al-Bukhārī and Muslim calls these “two words light on the tongue, heavy in the balance, beloved to the Most Merciful.”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Abjad meaning of number 1490?
In Abjad numerology, 1490 is studied by looking at Arabic letters, names, words, and phrases whose letter values add up to 1490. Its meaning is a traditional/numerological reference, not a fixed fact.
Which names have Abjad value 1490?
No widely-used name with this exact value is currently listed.
Which Arabic words have Abjad value 1490?
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azim (سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم)
Does the meaning of 1490 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 1490 spiritually significant?
Some Ilm-ul-Adad and numerology traditions attach symbolic meaning to 1490, 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 1490?
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.