Leenah
Leenah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tender young palm tree”.
| Meaning | Tender young palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لينة |
| Pronunciation | LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Leenah
Leenah is Lina written with a closing h, which stands for the feminine letter at the end of the Arabic word. The word lina refers to a variety of palm tree and is also tied to the idea of softness through its root. English-speaking Muslims and South Asian families are the main users of this spelling. Its Quranic background makes it a meaningful as well as pretty choice.
Is Leenah a Muslim name?
Leenah is a form of Lina, a word found in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How popular is Leenah?
South Asian families and English-speaking Muslims abroad use this spelling most.
Gifts with the name Leenah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Leenah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leenah mean?
Leenah means 'Tender young palm tree'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Leenah a Muslim name?
Leenah is a form of Lina, a word found in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How do you pronounce Leenah?
Leenah is pronounced LEE-nah.
Is Leenah a boy or girl name?
Leenah is usually a girl name.