Faleeha
Faleeha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Successful, prosperous”.
| Meaning | Successful, prosperous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فليحة |
| Pronunciation | fah-LEE-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Faleeha
Faleeha, or Falīḥa, is a girl's name from the root f-l-ḥ, which also gives falāḥ, success. It pictures a woman who thrives and reaches what is good. South Asians mark the long vowel with 'ee', whereas the usual Arabic transliterations are Faliha and Falyha. It is a modest and uncommon name, yet it carries a clear religious echo that many parents find appealing.
Is Faleeha a Muslim name?
Faleeha shares its root with falah, the 'success' Muslims are summoned to in the adhan, and that root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).
How popular is Faleeha?
Found in Pakistan, India and parts of the Arab world, particularly Iraq.
Gifts with the name Faleeha
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Faleeha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faleeha mean?
Faleeha means 'Successful, prosperous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Faleeha a Muslim name?
Faleeha shares its root with falah, the 'success' Muslims are summoned to in the adhan, and that root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).
How do you pronounce Faleeha?
Faleeha is pronounced fah-LEE-hah.
Is Faleeha a boy or girl name?
Faleeha is usually a girl name.