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Kiswah

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Meaning

Covering of the Kaaba

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كسوة
Urdu کسوہ
Persian کیسواه
Turkish Kisva
Bengali কিসওয়াহ
Pashto کسواه

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Kiswah stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Covering of the Kaaba', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Kiswah refers to the black cloth covering of the Kaaba, embroidered with Quranic verses and replaced annually during Hajj.

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Etymology

From the kiswah, the black silk covering of the Kaaba, embroidered with Quranic verses in gold and renewed each year.

Islamic Significance

The kiswah is the black silk covering of the Kaaba, embroidered in gold with Quranic verses and renewed each year.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, particularly as a girl's name.