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Qahira

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Meaning

Victorious

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic القاهرة
Urdu قاہرہ
Persian قهیرا
Turkish Kahire
Bengali কাহিরা
Pashto قاهره

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Qahira comes from the Arabic root q-h-r, the same root behind Al-Qahhar (The Subduer), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah. It is also the Arabic name of Cairo, "Al-Qahirah," the Victorious.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic القاهرة (al-Qahirah). Cairo, Egypt's capital, was founded by the Fatimid general Jawhar al-Siqilli in 969 CE.

Notable Historical Usage

Al-Qahirah, 'the victorious,' is the Arabic name of Cairo, founded by the Fatimids in 969 CE and home to al-Azhar, among the oldest continuously operating universities in the world.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.