Girl name
Muslimah name meaning
“a woman who submits to God”
Muslimah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a woman who submits to God. Its source is the Arabic word muslimah, the feminine form of muslim. The literal meaning concerns submission to God, while the feminine form supplies the reference to a woman in the name's meaning.
What does Muslimah mean?
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 Muslimah
Muslimah is the Arabic feminine form of muslim, literally referring to submission to God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muslimah in Islam and the Quran
Muslimah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مسلمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 128.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muslimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muslimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Muslimah Nurfitriana Jannah
Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Nurfitriana: light and innate purity
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Khaulah: a young female gazelle
- Soleiman: peaceful, flourishing
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Muslimah Syifa
Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Syifa: recovery from illness
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Meaning of each word
- Balqis: name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
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Muslimah Sabila
Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Sabila: path, way to follow
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Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Aqilah: intelligent, wise
- Rohmah: compassion; mercy
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How to pronounce Muslimah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muslimah/ |
| Arabic script | مسلمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦱ꧀ꦭꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮞ᮪ᮜᮤᮙᮂ |
Is Muslimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Muslimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Muslimah ranks #550 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Muslimah
Names with related meanings
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Christina♀Follower of Christ
- Vera♀Faith or belief
- Kristina♀Follower of Christ
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Tina♀Follower of Christ
- Christine♀One who believes in Christ
- Ely♂♀My God is my oath
Famous people named Muslimah
- Muslimah · b. 1994
- Muslimah Mongilong · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Muslimah
What is the meaning of Muslimah?
Muslimah means a woman who submits to God. Muslimah is the Arabic feminine form of muslim, literally referring to submission to God.
Is Muslimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Muslimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muslimah?
Muslimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muslimah in the Quran?
Muslimah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مسلمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 128.
How many syllables does Muslimah have?
Muslimah has 3 syllables (Mus-li-mah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muslimah?
Muslimah ranks #550 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Muslimah?
Some ideas: Muslimah Nurfitriana Jannah; Muslimah Khaulah Soleiman; Muslimah Syifa.
Famous people named Muslimah?
Notable people named Muslimah include Muslimah, Muslimah Mongilong.
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