Muslima
Muslima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Woman who submits to God”.
| Meaning | Woman who submits to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مسلمة |
| Pronunciation | MUS-lee-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Bangladesh, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Muslima
Muslima is the feminine of Muslim and means a woman who submits to God. It shares the root s-l-m, linking peace and submission. In Arabic-speaking lands it is mostly an ordinary noun, but parents in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Bangladesh and among the Tatars give it to daughters as a name. The Quran speaks of believing women with the plural form, muslimāt.
Is Muslima a Muslim name?
Muslima is given to girls mainly in Central Asia and South Asia as a simple statement of faith. The Quran opens a list of the virtuous with 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women (al-muslimāt)' (Quran 33:35).
How popular is Muslima?
Mostly given as a name in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, the North Caucasus and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muslima mean?
Muslima means 'Woman who submits to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muslima a Muslim name?
Muslima is given to girls mainly in Central Asia and South Asia as a simple statement of faith. The Quran opens a list of the virtuous with 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women (al-muslimāt)' (Quran 33:35).
How do you pronounce Muslima?
Muslima is pronounced MUS-lee-mah.
Is Muslima a boy or girl name?
Muslima is usually a girl name.