Qurratulain
Qurratulain is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Comfort and delight of the eye”.
| Meaning | Comfort and delight of the eye |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | قرة العين |
| Pronunciation | kur-rah-tul-AYN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Qurratulain
Qurratulain fuses the Arabic expression qurrat al-ʿayn into a single name. Its root, q-r-r, means to be cool or settled, and an eye that is 'cooled' is one that rests happily on what it loves. The phrase works much like the English 'apple of my eye', describing someone who brings contentment. Pakistani families especially love it, and the novelist Qurratulain Hyder, who wrote Aag ka Darya, made this one-word spelling famous.
Is Qurratulain a Muslim name?
Qurratulain is an Islamic name taken from Quranic Arabic. It recalls the believers' prayer to be granted family who are a 'comfort to our eyes' (Quran 25:74).
How popular is Qurratulain?
It is a popular choice in Pakistan and among Urdu-speaking Muslim families in India.
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Spellings and variants of Qurratulain
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qurratulain mean?
Qurratulain means 'Comfort and delight of the eye'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Qurratulain a Muslim name?
Qurratulain is an Islamic name taken from Quranic Arabic. It recalls the believers' prayer to be granted family who are a 'comfort to our eyes' (Quran 25:74).
How do you pronounce Qurratulain?
Qurratulain is pronounced kur-rah-tul-AYN.
Is Qurratulain a boy or girl name?
Qurratulain is usually a girl name.