Meaning
Beautiful, salty (graceful)
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
مليحة
Urdu
ملیحہ
Persian
ملیحه
Bengali
মালিহা
Pashto
ملیحه
Graceful and timeless, the name Maliha is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful, salty (graceful)', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.
While popular in Arabic regions, Maliha has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
While popular in Arabic regions, Maliha has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Reference Profile
Etymology
The feminine form of Malih, from the Arabic root م-ل-ح (m-l-ḥ, 'to be pleasant'). Maliha means 'beautiful, pleasant.'
Islamic Significance
Beauty is treated in the Quran as a good in itself and not only as ornament: of the grazing livestock it says there is beauty in them for you when you bring them in and when you send them out (16:6).
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.