Aqsa

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Meaning

Farthest; Name of the holy mosque

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic الأقصى
Urdu اقصیٰ
Persian اقصی
Turkish Aksa
Bengali আকসা
Pashto اقصی

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Aqsa is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Farthest; Name of the holy mosque', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Aqsa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aqsa comes from the Arabic root q-s-w, meaning “far” or “distant.” “Al-Aqsa” (The Farthest) is the name of the sacred mosque in Jerusalem, named in the Quran (17:1) as the destination of the Prophet's ﷺ Night Journey.