Sajidah
Sajidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who prostrates in prayer”.
| Meaning | One who prostrates in prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ساجدة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-jee-dah |
| Arabic root | س ج د (s-j-d) — to prostrate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sajidah
Sajidah is the feminine of Sājid, 'one who prostrates' before God. Sujūd, prostration, is the moment in prayer when a worshipper is closest to God according to hadith, and the word masjid (mosque) comes from the same root. The final -h is a common English and Malay spelling of the feminine ending.
Is Sajidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sajidah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who prostrates in prayer'.
Is Sajidah in the Quran?
The root appears in the description of the believers 'bowing and prostrating' (rukkaʿan sujjadan) (Quran 48:29).
Where is the name Sajidah used?
Used in South Asia, Iraq and Southeast Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sajidah mean?
Sajidah means 'One who prostrates in prayer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sajidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sajidah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who prostrates in prayer'.
How do you write Sajidah in Arabic?
Sajidah is written ساجدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sajidah?
Sajidah is pronounced SAH-jee-dah.
Is Sajidah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the description of the believers 'bowing and prostrating' (rukkaʿan sujjadan) (Quran 48:29).