Saliha
Saliha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Righteous, pious woman”.
| Meaning | Righteous, pious woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صالحة |
| Pronunciation | SAA-li-hah |
| Arabic root | ص ل ح (ṣ-l-ḥ) — to be good, righteous |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Saliha
Saliha is the feminine of Ṣāliḥ and means a righteous, pious woman. A well-known hadith calls the righteous wife (al-marʾa al-ṣāliḥa) the best of this world's provisions. The name is popular in Turkey, the Balkans and the Arab world, and in South Asia it is also spelled Saleha.
Is Saliha a Muslim name?
Yes. Saliha is a Muslim girl's name meaning righteous, the feminine of the prophet's name Salih.
Is Saliha in the Quran?
The Quran describes 'righteous women (al-ṣāliḥāt)' as devoutly obedient and guarding what God has asked them to guard (Quran 4:34).
Where is the name Saliha used?
Common in Turkey and Bosnia and across the Arab world and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Saliha
- Saliha name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Saliha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saliha mean?
Saliha means 'Righteous, pious woman'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Saliha a Muslim name?
Yes. Saliha is a Muslim girl's name meaning righteous, the feminine of the prophet's name Salih.
How do you write Saliha in Arabic?
Saliha is written صالحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Saliha?
Saliha is pronounced SAA-li-hah.
Is Saliha mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran describes 'righteous women (al-ṣāliḥāt)' as devoutly obedient and guarding what God has asked them to guard (Quran 4:34).