i want to know the meanings of Sumera, Sania, Rubina, Uroosa, Anisa, Sheeba, Sheela and Sumayya

· 14 Muharram 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5278English

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i want to know the meanings of Sumera, Sania, Rubina, Uroosa, Anisa, Sheeba, Sheela and Sumayya

Answer

The following are the correct spelling and meanings of the names which will enable you to pronounce them correctly:
a) Sameera - one who narrates stories at night.
b) Saania (correct spelling, 'Thaania') - second (as in first, second .) c) Rubeena - derived from Englisg word 'ruby' meaning a precious stone. This is a common name among the Jewish. Such names should not be kept by Muslims. d) Aroosa - refers to a bride. It could also mean a baby doll. e) Aneesa - an affectionate friend.
f) Shaiba - refers to greyness of the hair, i.e. old age. (inappropriate name)
g) Shayla - load or burden (inappropriate name)
h) Sumayya - something being 'high above'. This was the blessed name of the first woman to be martyred in Islam.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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