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Nisa

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Meaning

Women

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic نيسا
Urdu نیسا
Persian نساء
Bengali নিসা
Pashto نسا

Alternate Spellings

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

While popular in Arabic regions, Nisa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nisa is the Arabic word for "women." Surah An-Nisa (4) is named for this word.

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Etymology

From the Arabic نساء (an-nisa), 'women' - the title of Surah 4 (An-Nisa), which addresses matters of family law and the treatment of women.

Islamic Significance

An-Nisa, 'The Women,' is the title of Surah 4, which sets out much of the Quran's law on family, inheritance and the rights of women and orphans.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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