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The meaning of my daughters name Atiqua and Saira

· 28 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 5151English

Question

My daughter born on 9th Zilhizza I named her Atiqua can you please give me the meaning and the significance

Answer

1. The name Atiqua coule be explained in one of two ways in the Arabic language: a) Aatikah (with 'Kaaf') - which means a lady who is richly perfumed, b) Aatiqah (with 'Qaaf') - which means emancipated, a beautiful lady, of honourable family background, etc.
2. a) Saarah - the name of the sacred wife of Ibraahim (Alayhis salaam), mother of Is-haaq, it means a sheet or veil; b) Sarrah - a lady whose charming manners cause joy and happiness.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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