Meaning
Delight of the eyes
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
Quranic
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
قراتولين
Urdu
قرۃ العین
Persian
قرراتولین
Turkish
Kurratulain
Bengali
কুররাতুলাইন
Pashto
قرات العین
Alternate Spellings
Graceful and timeless, the name Qurratulain is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Delight of the eyes', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.
Pronounced as Qurratulain, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Qurratulain comes from the Arabic root q-r-r. The Quran (25:74) records the believers' prayer for "qurrata a'yun," comfort to the eyes, from spouses and offspring.
Pronounced as Qurratulain, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Qurratulain comes from the Arabic root q-r-r. The Quran (25:74) records the believers' prayer for "qurrata a'yun," comfort to the eyes, from spouses and offspring.
Reference Profile
Etymology
From the Arabic phrase qurrat a'yun, literally 'coolness of the eyes,' idiomatically 'delight of the eyes.'
Islamic Significance
This phrase is used in the Quran in the prayer of the righteous for spouses and offspring who are a source of joy.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name, with common variants including Qurrat-Ul-Ain.
Sources
Quran 25:74· Quran