Mujaahidah
Mujaahidah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Woman who strives in God's way”.
| Meaning | Woman who strives in God's way |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مجاهدة |
| Pronunciation | moo-JAA-hi-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Mujaahidah
Mujaahidah writes out Mujāhida, the girl's form of Mujāhid, with its long vowels marked. Its root j-h-d means to exert oneself or strive. Muslim scholars emphasise that this striving includes the inner struggle against one's own ego and the effort put into worship. As a name for girls it is uncommon, but it does appear in Nigeria, Malaysia and South Asia.
Is Mujaahidah a Muslim name?
Mujaahidah honours the effort a believing woman makes in her faith and good deeds. It reflects the broad Islamic idea of striving for God.
How popular is Mujaahidah?
Occasionally given in Nigeria, Malaysia and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Mujaahidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mujaahidah mean?
Mujaahidah means 'Woman who strives in God's way'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mujaahidah a Muslim name?
Mujaahidah honours the effort a believing woman makes in her faith and good deeds. It reflects the broad Islamic idea of striving for God.
How do you pronounce Mujaahidah?
Mujaahidah is pronounced moo-JAA-hi-dah.
Is Mujaahidah a boy or girl name?
Mujaahidah is usually a girl name.