Zarqa
Zarqa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Blue; blue-eyed”.
| Meaning | Blue; blue-eyed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زرقاء |
| Pronunciation | ZAR-qaa |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Zarqa
Zarqa is the feminine of azraq, the Arabic word for blue, from the root z-r-q, and as a name it describes someone with blue eyes. Its most famous bearer is Zarqāʾ al-Yamāma, a legendary woman of pre-Islamic Arabia whose eyesight, the story goes, could pick out riders a three-day journey off. A large Jordanian city also bears the name Zarqa. Variant spellings include Zarqaa and Zarka.
Is Zarqa a Muslim name?
Zarqa is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan. It is less common in the Arab world today.
How popular is Zarqa?
It is used mostly in Pakistan and only now and then in the Arab world.
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Spellings and variants of Zarqa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zarqa mean?
Zarqa means 'Blue; blue-eyed'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zarqa a Muslim name?
Zarqa is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan. It is less common in the Arab world today.
How do you pronounce Zarqa?
Zarqa is pronounced ZAR-qaa.
Is Zarqa a boy or girl name?
Zarqa is usually a girl name.