Salihah
Salihah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Righteous, virtuous, good”.
| Meaning | Righteous, virtuous, good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صالحة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-lee-hah |
| Arabic root | ص ل ح (ṣ-l-ḥ) — to be good, righteous |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Salihah
Salihah is the feminine of Ṣāliḥ, 'righteous' or 'virtuous'. The phrase al-marʾa al-ṣāliḥa, 'the righteous woman', appears in a well-known hadith describing her as the best treasure of this world. The Prophet Ṣāliḥ, sent to the people of Thamūd, bears the masculine form. The -h spelling is common in Malaysia and Singapore.
Is Salihah a Muslim name?
Yes. Salihah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'righteous woman', the feminine of Salih.
Is Salihah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'the righteous among the believers' (ṣāliḥ al-muʾminīn) (Quran 66:4).
Where is the name Salihah used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Saliha is common in Turkey and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Salihah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salihah mean?
Salihah means 'Righteous, virtuous, good'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Salihah a Muslim name?
Yes. Salihah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'righteous woman', the feminine of Salih.
How do you write Salihah in Arabic?
Salihah is written صالحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Salihah?
Salihah is pronounced SAH-lee-hah.
Is Salihah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'the righteous among the believers' (ṣāliḥ al-muʾminīn) (Quran 66:4).