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Rukhsarunnisa

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Meaning

Face of women

Linguistic Origin

Persian / Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

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

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

Rukhsarunnisa is a compound of "rukhsar" (cheek, a term of beauty in Persian poetry) and "an-nisa" (women).

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Etymology

A compound of the Persian rukhsar ('face') and the Arabic an-nisa ('women'). Rukhsarunnisa means 'face of women.'

Notable Historical Usage

South Asian Muslim naming often carries an honorific as part of the name itself: Begum, Khatoon and Bibi for women, Khan and Mirza for men. These began as Turkic and Persian titles of rank and settled into ordinary names.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.