Saliha
Saliha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Righteous, devout woman”.
| Meaning | Righteous, devout woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صالحة |
| Pronunciation | SAA-li-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Saliha
Saliha is the feminine form of Ṣāliḥ and describes a righteous, devout woman. Its root means to be good and upright, and it is the same root behind the prophet's name Salih. A well-known hadith counts a righteous wife as the finest of the good things this world provides. Turkish, Bosnian and Arab families are especially fond of the name, while in Pakistan and India it is often written Saleha.
Is Saliha a Muslim name?
Saliha is the feminine of the prophet's name Salih, and the Quran speaks of 'righteous women (al-ṣāliḥāt)' as devoutly obedient and guarding what God has asked them to guard (Quran 4:34).
How popular is Saliha?
Turkey and Bosnia have long favoured it, and it is also well used across Arab countries and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Saliha
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Spellings and variants of Saliha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saliha mean?
Saliha means 'Righteous, devout woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Saliha a Muslim name?
Saliha is the feminine of the prophet's name Salih, and the Quran speaks of 'righteous women (al-ṣāliḥāt)' as devoutly obedient and guarding what God has asked them to guard (Quran 4:34).
How do you pronounce Saliha?
Saliha is pronounced SAA-li-hah.
Is Saliha a boy or girl name?
Saliha is usually a girl name.