Maqsudah
Maqsudah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Desired and sought after”.
| Meaning | Desired and sought after |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مقصودة |
| Pronunciation | maq-SOO-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Maqsudah
Maqsudah, or Maqṣūda, is the girls' counterpart of Maqṣūd, meaning the thing one aims for, or the person who is sought. Its root, q-ṣ-d, means to aim or intend. Parents often give it to a daughter they waited and hoped for. It turns up across South Asia and in Central Asia, and Uzbek and Tajik families commonly write it as Maqsuda.
Is Maqsudah a Muslim name?
Maqsudah gives a Muslim girl an Arabic name that tells her she was wished for and wanted.
How popular is Maqsudah?
Found in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Maqsudah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maqsudah mean?
Maqsudah means 'Desired and sought after'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maqsudah a Muslim name?
Maqsudah gives a Muslim girl an Arabic name that tells her she was wished for and wanted.
How do you pronounce Maqsudah?
Maqsudah is pronounced maq-SOO-dah.
Is Maqsudah a boy or girl name?
Maqsudah is usually a girl name.