قدسیہ

Qudsia

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Qudsia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Holy, sacred, pure”.

MeaningHoly, sacred, pure
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Urdu usage
Written asقدسیہ
PronunciationKOOD-see-yah
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India

Meaning and origin of Qudsia

Qudsia is built on quds, holiness, a word that also gives al-Quds, the Arabic name for Jerusalem. Its meaning is holy or sacred, and the name has strong South Asian associations: Qudsia Begum governed Bhopal, then a princely state, in the early 1800s, while Bano Qudsia became one of the most admired Urdu writers of novels and plays. Turks use the related form Kudsiye.

Is Qudsia a Muslim name?

Qudsia, an Arabic name meaning holy, is well established among Urdu-speaking Muslim families.

How popular is Qudsia?

Qudsia is used mainly in Pakistan and India, and Kudsiye is a Turkish form.

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Spellings and variants of Qudsia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qudsia mean?

Qudsia means 'Holy, sacred, pure'. It is of Arabic, Urdu usage origin.

Is Qudsia a Muslim name?

Qudsia, an Arabic name meaning holy, is well established among Urdu-speaking Muslim families.

How do you pronounce Qudsia?

Qudsia is pronounced KOOD-see-yah.

Is Qudsia a boy or girl name?

Qudsia is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.