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Qibla

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Meaning

Direction of prayer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ§Ω„Ω‚Ψ¨Ω„Ψ©
Urdu قبلہ
Persian Ω‚Ψ¨Ω„Ω‡
Turkish KΔ±ble
Bengali কিবলা
Indonesian Kiblat
Pashto Ω‚Ψ¨Ω„Ω‡

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Qibla comes from the Arabic root q-b-l, meaning "direction faced." The Quran (2:144) describes the change of the qibla, the direction of prayer, toward the Kaaba in Mecca.

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Etymology

From the Arabic qiblah, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca that Muslims face in every prayer.

Islamic Significance

The qibla is the direction of prayer, faced by Muslims everywhere and fixed toward the Kaaba in Mecca.

Quranic Connection

Quran 2:144 records the change of direction: 'So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name.