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Naba

/nah-BAH/

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Meaning

Great news

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู†ุงุจุง
Urdu ู†ุจุง
Persian ู†ุจุง
Bengali เฆจเฆพเฆฌเฆพ
Pashto ู†ุจุง

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Naba comes from the Arabic root n-b-', meaning "to inform" or "to announce." "An-Naba" (The Great News) is the title of Surah 78, which speaks of the announcement of the Day of Judgement.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู†ุจุฃ (naba), 'great news, tidings.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 78, 'An-Naba,' opens by asking about 'the great news' - understood to refer to the Day of Judgment.

Quranic Connection

An-Naba, the tidings, gives Surah 78 its name and opens it: about what are they asking one another, about the great tidings (78:1-2).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.