Aqaba

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Meaning

Coastal city in Jordan; Obstacle

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic العقبة
Urdu عقبہ
Persian عقبه
Turkish Akabe
Bengali আকাবা
Pashto عقبه

Alternate Spellings

Aqaba is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Coastal city in Jordan; Obstacle', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Aqaba, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aqaba comes from the Arabic root '-q-b, related to the root behind Aqib. “'Aqabah” means a steep mountain pass or obstacle, and gives its name to the port city of Aqaba, Jordan.