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Please state the meanings and origins of the following names: Ebrahim, Yunus, Khadija, Yusuf and Moosa

· 15 Rabiʻ II 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 11695English

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Please state the meanings and origins of the following names: Ebrahim, Yunus, Khadija, Yusuf and Moosa

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Ebrahim-It could be derived from "barhamah" thus meaning " A person with a steady gaze without twitching of the eyelids." It is the name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam). (Lisaanul Arab Vol.12 pg.48, Maanil Asmaa')

Yunus: Name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam)

Khadija- A child born before its due date. The beloved wife of Nabi (sallahu Alaihi wasallam)

Yusuf: Name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam)

Moosa: It is said to be derived from the hebrew word "Moosha" meaning one who was rescued from the water. (Maanil Asmaa)

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