Buthayna
Buthayna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tender, delicate”.
| Meaning | Tender, delicate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بثينة |
| Pronunciation | boo-THAY-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco |
Meaning and origin of Buthayna
Buthayna is a diminutive linked to bathna, a word for soft and fertile ground, from the root b-th-n. From that image comes its usual sense of tender or delicate. It holds a special place in Arabic love poetry thanks to Buthayna bint Ḥayyān, the beloved of the 7th-century poet Jamīl, who became known as Jamīl Buthayna. The name remains popular across the Arab world in many local spellings.
Is Buthayna a Muslim name?
Buthayna, meaning tender, has been a Muslim name in the Arab world since early times.
How popular is Buthayna?
Found throughout the Arab world, with the spelling changing from country to country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Buthayna mean?
Buthayna means 'Tender, delicate'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Buthayna a Muslim name?
Buthayna, meaning tender, has been a Muslim name in the Arab world since early times.
How do you pronounce Buthayna?
Buthayna is pronounced boo-THAY-nah.
Is Buthayna a boy or girl name?
Buthayna is usually a girl name.