Maaida
Maaida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Table spread with food”.
| Meaning | Table spread with food |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مائدة |
| Pronunciation | MAA-ee-dah |
| Arabic root | م ي د (m-y-d) — to provide, to spread a table |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maaida
Maaida is a spelling of the Arabic Māʾida, a table spread with food. Surah al-Māʾida, the fifth chapter of the Quran, takes its name from the story of the disciples of ʿIsa (Jesus) asking for a table of food sent down from heaven. The name is used for girls in Pakistan, India and Bosnia, often in the shorter form Maida.
Is Maaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Maaida is a Muslim name taken from the title of Surah al-Ma'ida, the fifth chapter of the Quran.
Is Maaida in the Quran?
'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (māʾida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
Where is the name Maaida used?
Used mostly in Pakistan and India, and as Maida in Bosnia.
Gifts with the name Maaida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maaida mean?
Maaida means 'Table spread with food'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Maaida is a Muslim name taken from the title of Surah al-Ma'ida, the fifth chapter of the Quran.
How do you write Maaida in Arabic?
Maaida is written مائدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maaida?
Maaida is pronounced MAA-ee-dah.
Is Maaida mentioned in the Quran?
'O Jesus, son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (māʾida) spread [with food] from the heaven?' (Quran 5:112).