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Mawaddah

/mah-WAD-dah/

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Meaning

Affection, love

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic مودة
Urdu معاذ
Persian مواضع
Turkish Mevddah
Bengali মাওয়াদ্দাহ
Pashto موحده
Graceful and timeless, the name Mawaddah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Affection, love', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Mawaddah is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mawaddah, like Mawadda, comes from the Arabic root w-d-d. The Quran (30:21) names it alongside mercy as a foundation of marriage.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root و-د-د (w-d-d, 'to love'). Mawaddah means 'affection, love.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes mawaddah (along with mercy, rahmah) as placed by Allah between spouses.

Quranic Connection

Mawaddah, affection, is what the Quran says God placed between spouses, together with mercy (30:21).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.