Maida
Maida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Table spread with food”.
| Meaning | Table spread with food |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مائدة |
| Pronunciation | MY-dah |
| Arabic root | م ي د (m-y-d) — to provide, to spread a table |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maida
Maida is a shortened spelling of the Arabic Māʾida, a table spread with food, and the name of Surah al-Māʾida, the fifth chapter of the Quran. It is a well-established girls' name in Bosnia and the Balkans, and is also used in Pakistan. In Urdu the word maida also means fine flour, but the name comes from the Quranic word.
Is Maida a Muslim name?
Yes. Maida is a Muslim name taken from Surah al-Ma'ida, the fifth chapter of the Quran.
Is Maida 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 Maida used?
Popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Balkan Muslims, and used in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Maida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maida mean?
Maida means 'Table spread with food'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maida a Muslim name?
Yes. Maida is a Muslim name taken from Surah al-Ma'ida, the fifth chapter of the Quran.
How do you write Maida in Arabic?
Maida is written مائدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maida?
Maida is pronounced MY-dah.
Is Maida 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).