Aqsa
Aqsa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Farthest, most distant”.
| Meaning | Farthest, most distant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أقصى |
| Pronunciation | AHK-sah |
| Arabic root | ق ص و (q-ṣ-w) — to be far, distant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aqsa
Aqsa means 'the farthest' and is taken from al-Masjid al-Aqṣā in Jerusalem, the 'Farthest Mosque' to which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was carried on the Night Journey. As a girl's name it expresses love for the third holiest site in Islam rather than the literal sense of distance.
Is Aqsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqsa is a Muslim name taken from the name of al-Masjid al-Aqsa, mentioned in the Quran.
Is Aqsa in the Quran?
It appears in the opening of Surat al-Isra: 'Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque (al-Masjid al-Aqsa)' (Quran 17:1).
Where is the name Aqsa used?
Very common in Pakistan and India; less often used as a personal name in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Aqsa
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Spellings and variants of Aqsa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqsa mean?
Aqsa means 'Farthest, most distant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aqsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqsa is a Muslim name taken from the name of al-Masjid al-Aqsa, mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Aqsa in Arabic?
Aqsa is written أقصى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aqsa?
Aqsa is pronounced AHK-sah.
Is Aqsa mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in the opening of Surat al-Isra: 'Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque (al-Masjid al-Aqsa)' (Quran 17:1).