Maida
Maida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A table spread with food”.
| Meaning | A table spread with food |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مائدة |
| Pronunciation | MY-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Maida
Maida is a shorter way of writing the Arabic Māʾida, a table laid out with food, from a root about providing and spreading a meal. The same word is the title of the Quran's fifth chapter, Surah al-Māʾida. Bosnian and other Balkan Muslims have given it to girls for generations, and Pakistani families use it too. In Urdu maida can also mean fine flour, but the name itself comes from the Quranic word.
Is Maida a Muslim name?
Maida draws its name from Surah al-Ma'ida, the Quran's fifth surah. 'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (māʾida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
How popular is Maida?
Well loved in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Balkan Muslims, and also given in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Maida
- Maida name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Maida baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Maida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maida mean?
Maida means 'A table spread with food'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maida a Muslim name?
Maida draws its name from Surah al-Ma'ida, the Quran's fifth surah. 'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (māʾida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
How do you pronounce Maida?
Maida is pronounced MY-dah.
Is Maida a boy or girl name?
Maida is usually a girl name.