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Few girls names

· 20 Shawwal 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am considering one of the following names for a baby girl:

Nuha

Taskeen

Zakiyah

Zarifah

Zakirah

Can you please give me the meanings of the above names and comment as to their suitability.

Answer

Nuha means intelligence.

Taskeen means serenity and peace.

Zakiyyah means pure.

Zarifah means witty and charming.

Zaakirah means one who remembers Allah Ta'ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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