قتادة

Qatada

boyArabic

Qatada is a Muslim boy name meaning “A hardy thorny desert shrub”.

MeaningA hardy thorny desert shrub
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingقتادة
Pronunciationqa-TAH-dah
Arabic rootق ت د (q-t-d) — tragacanth plant
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Qatada

Qatāda is the name of a tough, thorny desert shrub (tragacanth). It was borne by the Companion Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī, known as 'the knight of the Messenger of God', and by Qatāda ibn Diʿāma, a renowned early scholar of Quranic commentary in Basra. Though feminine in form, it is a boy's name.

Is Qatada a Muslim name?

Yes. Qatada is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Abu Qatada and the early scholar Qatada ibn Di'ama.

Where is the name Qatada used?

Used mainly in the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Qatada

QatadahKatada

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qatada mean?

Qatada means 'A hardy thorny desert shrub'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Qatada a Muslim name?

Yes. Qatada is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Abu Qatada and the early scholar Qatada ibn Di'ama.

How do you write Qatada in Arabic?

Qatada is written قتادة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Qatada?

Qatada is pronounced qa-TAH-dah.

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