Dubai Crown Prince Welcomes Baby Girl, Names Her 'Hind'

Mar 28, 2025 Komal Das

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan welcomed his fourth child, a daughter named Hind, with gratitude shared on Instagram

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The name Hind symbolizes strength and heritage. Sheikh Hamdan named his daughter to honor his mother, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum

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Naming children after relatives honors legacies. "Hind" also connects to "Al-Hind," the Arabic name for the Indian subcontinent

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Hind bint Hamdan joins Sheikh Hamdan's family, following twins Rashid and Shaikha (2021) and son Mohammed (2023). He married Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed in 2019

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Sheikh Hamdan prayed for his daughter Hind’s health, well-being, and divine blessings, reflecting the strength and grace her name signifies

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