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Aqdas

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Meaning

Pure, sacred

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الأقدس
Urdu اقدس
Persian اقدس
Turkish Akdas
Bengali আকদাস
Pashto اقدس
Aqdas is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pure, sacred', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Aqdas is an elative form of the Arabic root q-d-s, the same root behind Al-Quddus (The Most Holy), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah. It is translated as "most sacred."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ق-د-س (q-d-s, 'to be holy'). Aqdas means 'most pure/sacred.'

Islamic Significance

Purity is tied in the Quran to love rather than to rule: God loves those who turn to him and loves those who purify themselves (2:222).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.