Aqeelah
Aqeelah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Noble woman, the finest of her people”.
| Meaning | Noble woman, the finest of her people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عقيلة |
| Pronunciation | ah-KEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ع ق ل (ʿ-q-l) — to reason; to hold fast |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aqeelah
Aqeelah is a spelling of the Arabic ʿAqīla, which describes a woman of high standing, the most honoured or best of her family; in older Arabic it could also mean a wife. It shares a root with ʿaql (intellect). Sayyida Zaynab bint ʿAlī, granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is known by the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim, 'the noble lady of Banu Hashim'.
Is Aqeelah a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqeelah (ʿAqīla) is an Arabic Muslim name, honoured through its link to Sayyida Zaynab, who carried the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim.
Where is the name Aqeelah used?
Used across the Arab world and South Asia, and especially valued in Shia families because of Sayyida Zaynab's title.
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Spellings and variants of Aqeelah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqeelah mean?
Aqeelah means 'Noble woman, the finest of her people'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aqeelah a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqeelah (ʿAqīla) is an Arabic Muslim name, honoured through its link to Sayyida Zaynab, who carried the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim.
How do you write Aqeelah in Arabic?
Aqeelah is written عقيلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aqeelah?
Aqeelah is pronounced ah-KEE-lah.