Muqaddas
Muqaddas is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, used in Urdu origin, meaning “Holy, sacred”.
| Meaning | Holy, sacred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, used in Urdu |
| Written as | مقدس |
| Pronunciation | moo-QUD-das |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Muqaddas
Muqaddas means sanctified or holy. It comes from the root q-d-s, holiness and purity, which also gives al-Quddūs, the Most Holy, a divine name. In Arabic the word is really an adjective, but Pakistani parents have turned it into a fairly common girl's name. In the Quran the same word describes the Holy Land as well as Ṭuwā, a valley it calls sacred.
Is Muqaddas a Muslim name?
Muqaddas is a girl's name in Pakistan that draws on a Quranic word for holiness. In the Quran, Musa tells his people: 'O my people, enter the Holy Land (al-arḍ al-muqaddasa) which Allah has assigned to you' (Quran 5:21).
How popular is Muqaddas?
Used mainly in Pakistan, and the Turkish form Mukaddes is also a girl's name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muqaddas mean?
Muqaddas means 'Holy, sacred'. It is of Arabic, used in Urdu origin.
Is Muqaddas a Muslim name?
Muqaddas is a girl's name in Pakistan that draws on a Quranic word for holiness. In the Quran, Musa tells his people: 'O my people, enter the Holy Land (al-arḍ al-muqaddasa) which Allah has assigned to you' (Quran 5:21).
How do you pronounce Muqaddas?
Muqaddas is pronounced moo-QUD-das.
Is Muqaddas a boy or girl name?
Muqaddas is usually a girl name.