Maidah
Maidah 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, sway |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maidah
Maidah spells Māʾida, a table spread with food. Surah al-Māʾida, the fifth chapter of the Quran, takes its name from the table that the disciples of ʿĪsā asked to be sent down from heaven. As a girls' name it is used mainly in Pakistan and India.
Is Maidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Maidah is a Muslim girl's name taken from the title of the fifth surah of the Quran.
Is Maidah in the Quran?
The disciples asked, 'Can your Lord send down to us a table spread from heaven?' (Quran 5:112).
Where is the name Maidah used?
Used in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Maidah
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Spellings and variants of Maidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maidah mean?
Maidah means 'Table spread with food'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Maidah is a Muslim girl's name taken from the title of the fifth surah of the Quran.
How do you write Maidah in Arabic?
Maidah is written مائدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maidah?
Maidah is pronounced MAA-ee-dah.
Is Maidah mentioned in the Quran?
The disciples asked, 'Can your Lord send down to us a table spread from heaven?' (Quran 5:112).