مرجانة

Marjanah

girlArabic

Marjanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Coral, small pearl”.

MeaningCoral, small pearl
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمرجانة
Pronunciationmar-JAH-nah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Marjanah

Marjanah (Marjāna) is the feminine of marjān, 'coral' or 'small pearls'. It is famous as the clever servant girl Marjana in the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The word marjān appears in the Quran among the treasures brought out of the sea, which gives the name a pleasant scriptural echo.

Is Marjanah a Muslim name?

Yes. Marjanah is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning coral. The word marjan is mentioned in the Quran.

Is Marjanah in the Quran?

'From both of them emerge pearl and coral (al-marjān)' (Quran 55:22).

Where is the name Marjanah used?

Used in Iran (Marjaneh), Bangladesh and North Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Marjanah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marjanah mean?

Marjanah means 'Coral, small pearl'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Marjanah a Muslim name?

Yes. Marjanah is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning coral. The word marjan is mentioned in the Quran.

How do you write Marjanah in Arabic?

Marjanah is written مرجانة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Marjanah?

Marjanah is pronounced mar-JAH-nah.

Is Marjanah mentioned in the Quran?

'From both of them emerge pearl and coral (al-marjān)' (Quran 55:22).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.