Siddiqa
Siddiqa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Truthful and sincere”.
| Meaning | Truthful and sincere |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صديقة |
| Pronunciation | sid-DEE-qah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Siddiqa
Siddiqa is the usual English rendering of Ṣiddīqa, the feminine of ṣiddīq, meaning very truthful, from the root ṣ-d-q. Muslims recognise it as a title of ʿĀʾisha. Shia Muslims, for their part, honour Fatima al-Zahra as al-Ṣiddīqa al-Kubrā, the greatest truthful one. As a given name it is chosen most often in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, where it has a dignified, traditional feel.
Is Siddiqa a Muslim name?
Siddiqa means truthful and has served as a title for both ʿĀʾisha and Fatima, two of the most honoured women in Islam.
How popular is Siddiqa?
It is common in South Asia and Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siddiqa mean?
Siddiqa means 'Truthful and sincere'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Siddiqa a Muslim name?
Siddiqa means truthful and has served as a title for both ʿĀʾisha and Fatima, two of the most honoured women in Islam.
How do you pronounce Siddiqa?
Siddiqa is pronounced sid-DEE-qah.
Is Siddiqa a boy or girl name?
Siddiqa is usually a girl name.