Fatwa #1067316 January 2004South Africa
provide us with the meanings of the following names : Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya, Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah
Question
Through the grace of the Almighty we are expecting our first child. Insha-Allah. As soon to be parents we hope with the grace of Allah to provide our child with a good Muslim name. Please provide us with the meanings of the following names for males: Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah. Please provide me with the meanings for the following female names: Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya. Should we perform Istikharah for guidance in choosing a name? Jazakallah for your assistance. Please remember us in your duas. Jazakallah Khair!
Answer
1. Muhammad ? praised one
2. Umar ? one who engaged in worship
3. Ismail ? name of a Nabi [alayhis salaam]. Son of Ibraahim [alayhis salaam].
4. Abdullah ? servant of Allah
5. Nusaibah ? dimunitive of Naasibah which means fast
6. Aaisha ? a female enjoying favourable conditions
7. Faatimah ? a weaned child. It also means beautiful
8. Zahrah ? flower
9. Safiyyah ? the chosen one. It also means the essence of something.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
2. Umar ? one who engaged in worship
3. Ismail ? name of a Nabi [alayhis salaam]. Son of Ibraahim [alayhis salaam].
4. Abdullah ? servant of Allah
5. Nusaibah ? dimunitive of Naasibah which means fast
6. Aaisha ? a female enjoying favourable conditions
7. Faatimah ? a weaned child. It also means beautiful
8. Zahrah ? flower
9. Safiyyah ? the chosen one. It also means the essence of something.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai