ناصحة

Nasihah

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Nasihah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sincere adviser, well-wisher”.

MeaningSincere adviser, well-wisher
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingناصحة
PronunciationNAH-see-hah
Arabic rootن ص ح (n-ṣ-ḥ) — to advise sincerely
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nasihah

Nasihah is the feminine form of Nāṣiḥ, one who gives sincere, well-meaning advice. The root also gives naṣīḥa, the sincere counsel that a well-known hadith calls the heart of religion. The -ah spelling is typical of Malaysia, where the name is used as a virtue name for girls.

Is Nasihah a Muslim name?

Yes. Nasihah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a sincere adviser, a quality strongly praised in Islamic teaching.

Is Nasihah in the Quran?

The masculine form is used by the Prophet Hud in the Quran: 'and I am to you a trustworthy adviser' (Quran 7:68).

Where is the name Nasihah used?

Mostly used in Malaysia and Indonesia; Naseeha is the form found in South Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nasihah mean?

Nasihah means 'Sincere adviser, well-wisher'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nasihah a Muslim name?

Yes. Nasihah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a sincere adviser, a quality strongly praised in Islamic teaching.

How do you write Nasihah in Arabic?

Nasihah is written ناصحة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nasihah?

Nasihah is pronounced NAH-see-hah.

Is Nasihah mentioned in the Quran?

The masculine form is used by the Prophet Hud in the Quran: 'and I am to you a trustworthy adviser' (Quran 7:68).

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