Maaida
Maaida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Table spread with food”.
| Meaning | Table spread with food |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مائدة |
| Pronunciation | MAA-ee-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Maaida
Maaida is a way of writing the Arabic Ma'ida, a table laid with food. Surah al-Ma'ida, the fifth chapter of the Quran, is named after it because of the story in which the disciples of Isa (Jesus) asked for a table of food to come down from heaven. Families in India, Pakistan and Bosnia give it to daughters, often shortened to Maida.
Is Maaida a Muslim name?
Maaida is taken from the title of Surah al-Ma'ida and its verse 'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (ma'ida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
How popular is Maaida?
It is used chiefly in India and Pakistan, and in Bosnia as Maida.
Gifts with the name Maaida
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Spellings and variants of Maaida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maaida mean?
Maaida means 'Table spread with food'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maaida a Muslim name?
Maaida is taken from the title of Surah al-Ma'ida and its verse 'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (ma'ida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
How do you pronounce Maaida?
Maaida is pronounced MAA-ee-dah.
Is Maaida a boy or girl name?
Maaida is usually a girl name.