Aqeelah
Aqeelah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Noble woman; the finest of her people”.
| Meaning | Noble woman; the finest of her people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عقيلة |
| Pronunciation | ah-KEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Aqeelah
Aqeelah is a spelling of the Arabic ʿAqīla, a woman of high standing, the most honoured member of her family; older Arabic sometimes used the word for a wife as well. It shares a root with ʿaql, intellect, which also carries the sense of holding fast. The Prophet's ﷺ granddaughter, Sayyida Zaynab, daughter of ʿAlī, is honoured as ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim, the most noble lady among the Hashimite clan.
Is Aqeelah a Muslim name?
Aqeelah (ʿAqīla) is an Arabic Muslim name honoured through Sayyida Zaynab, who bore the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim.
How popular is Aqeelah?
Aqeelah is used across the Arab world and South Asia and is especially treasured by Shia families for Sayyida Zaynab's title.
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Spellings and variants of Aqeelah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqeelah mean?
Aqeelah means 'Noble woman; the finest of her people'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aqeelah a Muslim name?
Aqeelah (ʿAqīla) is an Arabic Muslim name honoured through Sayyida Zaynab, who bore the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim.
How do you pronounce Aqeelah?
Aqeelah is pronounced ah-KEE-lah.
Is Aqeelah a boy or girl name?
Aqeelah is usually a girl name.