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Qurratulain

/qur-rat-ul-AYN/

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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
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.

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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.

Quranic Connection

Appears in Quran 25:74 and 28:9.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name, with common variants including Qurrat-Ul-Ain.