Aqsa
Aqsa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Farthest, most distant”.
| Meaning | Farthest, most distant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أقصى |
| Pronunciation | AHK-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Aqsa
Aqsa means 'the farthest', from a root about being far away. It comes from al-Masjid al-Aqṣā, the Farthest Mosque in Jerusalem, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was brought on the Night Journey. Parents who give it to a daughter are showing their love for the third holiest place in Islam, not thinking of distance at all. It is far more common as a personal name in South Asia than in the Arab world.
Is Aqsa a Muslim name?
Aqsa is taken from al-Masjid al-Aqsa, named at the opening of Surat al-Isra: 'Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque (al-Masjid al-Aqsa)' (Quran 17:1).
How popular is Aqsa?
Aqsa is very common in Pakistan and India but less often used as a personal name in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Aqsa
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Spellings and variants of Aqsa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqsa mean?
Aqsa means 'Farthest, most distant'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aqsa a Muslim name?
Aqsa is taken from al-Masjid al-Aqsa, named at the opening of Surat al-Isra: 'Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque (al-Masjid al-Aqsa)' (Quran 17:1).
How do you pronounce Aqsa?
Aqsa is pronounced AHK-sah.
Is Aqsa a boy or girl name?
Aqsa is usually a girl name.