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Sultana

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Meaning

Queen, ruler

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سلطانة
Urdu سلطانہ
Persian سلطانا
Turkish Sultan
Bengali সুলতানা
Pashto سلطانه

Alternate Spellings

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

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Sultana is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sultana is the feminine form of Sultan, from the Arabic root s-l-t, meaning "power" or "authority." It is translated as "queen" or "female ruler."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic سلطان (sultan), 'authority, ruler' - the feminine form, historically used as a royal title for female rulers and consorts across various Muslim dynasties.

Notable Historical Usage

The feminine of sultan, borne by Razia Sultana (r. 1236-1240 CE), the only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate, who insisted on the title sultan rather than sultana.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.