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Shifa

/shee-FAH/

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Meaning

Healing

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الشفاء
Urdu شیفا
Persian شفا
Turkish Şifa
Bengali শিফা
Indonesian Syifa
Pashto شیفا

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Shifa comes from the Arabic root sh-f-y, meaning "to heal." The Quran (17:82) describes itself as something in which "is healing (shifa') and mercy for the believers."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ش-ف-ي (sh-f-y, 'to heal'). Shifa means 'healing.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes itself as a source of shifa (healing) for believers.

Quranic Connection

Appears in Quran 17:82 and 41:44.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.