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Yakhut

/yah-QOOT/

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Meaning

Ruby

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic يخوت
Urdu یاخوت
Persian یاخوت
Turkish Yahut
Bengali ইয়াখুত
Pashto یاخوت

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Yakhut is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ruby', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Yakhut comes from the Arabic word "yaqut" (ruby/sapphire). The Quran (55:58) compares the companions of Paradise to "yaqut and marjan," rubies and coral.

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Etymology

From the Arabic yaqut, 'ruby, precious gemstone.'

Islamic Significance

Named in the Quran as an image of the beauty of the companions of Paradise.

Quranic Connection

Yaqut, ruby, appears in Surah 55, where the maidens of Paradise are likened to ruby and coral (55:58).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name, with common variants including Yaqut and Yakhut.