Marjanah
Marjanah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Coral, small pearls”.
| Meaning | Coral, small pearls |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مرجانة |
| Pronunciation | mar-JAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Bangladesh, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Marjanah
Marjanah, or Marjāna, is the feminine of marjān, a word for coral or tiny pearls. Many readers know it from the Arabian Nights, where the quick-witted servant Marjana outsmarts the thieves in the tale of Ali Baba. The Quran also lists marjān among the riches that come out of the sea. So the name carries a gentle Quranic echo alongside its storybook charm.
Is Marjanah a Muslim name?
Marjanah means coral, and Muslim parents value that the same word appears in the Quran. 'From both of them emerge pearl and coral (al-marjān)' (Quran 55:22).
How popular is Marjanah?
Found in Iran (as Marjaneh), Bangladesh and North Africa.
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Spellings and variants of Marjanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marjanah mean?
Marjanah means 'Coral, small pearls'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Marjanah a Muslim name?
Marjanah means coral, and Muslim parents value that the same word appears in the Quran. 'From both of them emerge pearl and coral (al-marjān)' (Quran 55:22).
How do you pronounce Marjanah?
Marjanah is pronounced mar-JAH-nah.
Is Marjanah a boy or girl name?
Marjanah is usually a girl name.