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Mustaqim

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Meaning

Straight

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic مستقيم
Urdu مستقیم
Persian مستقیم
Turkish Mustakim
Bengali মুস্তাকিম
Pashto مستقيم

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Mustaqim offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Straight', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ق-و-م (q-w-m, 'to stand, be upright'). As-Sirat al-Mustaqim ('the Straight Path') is a central Quranic phrase, recited by Muslims in every unit of the five daily prayers as part of Surah Al-Fatiha.

Quranic Connection

From al-sirat al-mustaqim, the straight path of the prayer recited in every unit: 'Guide us to the straight path' (1:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.