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Yaqut

/yah-QOOT/

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Meaning

Ruby, precious stone

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ياقوت
Urdu یاقوت
Persian یاقوت
Turkish Yakut
Bengali ইয়াকুত
Pashto یاقوت

Alternate Spellings

Yaqut is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ruby, precious stone', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

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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, with common variants including Yaqut and Yakhut.