Girl name
Faiqah name meaning
“outstanding, surpassing others”
Faiqah is a feminine Arabic name meaning outstanding or surpassing others. It comes from fāʾiqa, the feminine form of fāʾiq. The related form fāʾiq carries the sense of being outstanding or surpassing, while its feminine counterpart fāʾiqa provides the direct source for the name Faiqah.
What does Faiqah mean?
Outstanding, surpassing others
In Indonesian: unggul, melampaui yang lain
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Faiqah
From Arabic fāʾiqa, the feminine of fāʾiq, meaning outstanding or surpassing.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Faiqah in Islam and the Quran
Faiqah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Faiqah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faikah/ |
| Arabic script | فائقة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦲꦶꦏꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮄᮋᮂ |
Is Faiqah a girl’s name?
Yes, Faiqah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Faiqah is rare in our data sample.
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FAQ about the name Faiqah
What is the meaning of Faiqah?
Faiqah means outstanding, surpassing others. From Arabic fāʾiqa, the feminine of fāʾiq, meaning outstanding or surpassing.
Is Faiqah a girl’s name?
Yes, Faiqah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Faiqah?
Faiqah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Faiqah in the Quran?
Faiqah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Faiqah have?
Faiqah has 2 syllables (Fai-qah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Faiqah?
Faiqah is rare in our data sample.
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