Muslima
Muslima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman who submits to God”.
| Meaning | Woman who submits to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مسلمة |
| Pronunciation | MUS-lee-mah |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — peace, submission |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muslima
Muslima is the feminine of Muslim, meaning a woman who submits to God. In Arabic-speaking countries it is mostly a common noun, but in Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and among Tatars and in Bangladesh, it is given as a girl's name. The Quran uses the plural muslimāt for believing women.
Is Muslima a Muslim name?
Yes. Muslima is a Muslim girl's name meaning 'a woman who submits to God', used mainly in Central Asia and South Asia.
Is Muslima in the Quran?
The Quran begins a list of the virtuous with 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women (al-muslimāt)' (Quran 33:35).
Where is the name Muslima used?
Mostly given as a name in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, the North Caucasus and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Muslima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muslima mean?
Muslima means 'Woman who submits to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Muslima a Muslim name?
Yes. Muslima is a Muslim girl's name meaning 'a woman who submits to God', used mainly in Central Asia and South Asia.
How do you write Muslima in Arabic?
Muslima is written مسلمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muslima?
Muslima is pronounced MUS-lee-mah.
Is Muslima mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran begins a list of the virtuous with 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women (al-muslimāt)' (Quran 33:35).