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Bakirah

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Meaning

Virgin, pure

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بكيرة
Urdu بکیرہ
Persian باکیره
Bengali বাকিরাহ
Pashto بکیره
Graceful and timeless, the name Bakirah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Virgin, pure', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Bakirah comes from the same Arabic root b-k-r as Bakir, meaning "early." It is translated as "virgin" or "pure."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic بكر (bikr), 'first, virgin, pure.'

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, particularly as a girl's name.