Girl name
Nazihah name meaning
“upright, free from reproach”
Nazihah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning upright or free from reproach. It comes from nazīhah, the feminine form of nazīh, a word meaning free from wrongdoing or morally upright. This relationship explains both the name’s feminine usage and its stated meaning.
What does Nazihah 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 Nazihah
From Arabic nazīhah, the feminine of nazīh, meaning free from wrongdoing or morally upright.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nazihah in Islam and the Quran
Nazihah 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 Nazihah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nazihah/ |
| Arabic script | نزيهة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦗ꦳ꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮐᮤᮠᮂ |
Is Nazihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nazihah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nazihah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nazihah
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
FAQ about the name Nazihah
What is the meaning of Nazihah?
Nazihah means upright, free from reproach. From Arabic nazīhah, the feminine of nazīh, meaning free from wrongdoing or morally upright.
Is Nazihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nazihah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nazihah?
Nazihah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nazihah in the Quran?
Nazihah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nazihah have?
Nazihah has 3 syllables (Na-zi-hah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nazihah?
Nazihah is rare in our data sample.
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