Aqilah
Aqilah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intelligent, sensible, wise”.
| Meaning | Intelligent, sensible, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عاقلة |
| Pronunciation | AA-kee-lah |
| Arabic root | ع ق ل (ʿ-q-l) — to reason, to understand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aqilah
Aqilah is the Malay spelling of ʿĀqila, feminine of ʿĀqil, 'one who reasons, sensible'. The root ʿ-q-l gives ʿaql, 'intellect', a quality the Quran repeatedly praises. Malaysian, Singaporean and Bruneian families often use it as part of a compound, like Nur Aqilah.
Is Aqilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqilah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'intelligent, sensible'.
Is Aqilah in the Quran?
The root appears throughout the Quran, as in 'Will you not then use reason (taʿqilūn)?' (Quran 2:44).
Where is the name Aqilah used?
Very common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Gifts with the name Aqilah
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Spellings and variants of Aqilah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqilah mean?
Aqilah means 'Intelligent, sensible, wise'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Aqilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqilah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'intelligent, sensible'.
How do you write Aqilah in Arabic?
Aqilah is written عاقلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aqilah?
Aqilah is pronounced AA-kee-lah.
Is Aqilah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears throughout the Quran, as in 'Will you not then use reason (taʿqilūn)?' (Quran 2:44).