Sultanah
Sultanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Queen, female sovereign”.
| Meaning | Queen, female sovereign |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سلطانة |
| Pronunciation | sool-TAA-nah |
| Arabic root | س ل ط (s-l-ṭ) — power, authority |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sultanah
Sultanah is the feminine of Sulṭān, 'ruler' or 'authority', meaning a queen or woman of power. The final -h reflects the Arabic feminine ending, common in Gulf and Malaysian spellings. Sultana and Sultanah have been used as titles for royal women, and in South Asia Sultana is also a popular given name.
Is Sultanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sultanah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'queen' or 'sovereign'.
Where is the name Sultanah used?
Used in the Gulf, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Sultanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sultanah mean?
Sultanah means 'Queen, female sovereign'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sultanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sultanah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'queen' or 'sovereign'.
How do you write Sultanah in Arabic?
Sultanah is written سلطانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sultanah?
Sultanah is pronounced sool-TAA-nah.