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Waqar-Un-Nisa

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Meaning

Dignity of Women

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic وقار النساء
Urdu وقار النساء
Persian وقار-اون-نساء
Bengali ওয়াকার-উন-নিসা
Pashto وقار النساء
Capturing elegance and depth, Waqar-Un-Nisa stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Dignity of Women', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Waqar-Un-Nisa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Waqar-Un-Nisa is a compound of "waqar" (dignity, from the root w-q-r behind Tauqeer) and "an-nisa" (women), meaning "dignity of women."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of waqar ('dignity, gravity') and an-nisa ('of women'). Waqar-un-Nisa means 'dignity of women.'

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across South Asian Muslim communities.