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Malih

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Meaning

Handsome, A reciter of Quran was so called

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Malih

Variations

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About this name

Malih is a boy name of Arabic origin. It has a strong Quranic and Islamic feel, which makes it especially appealing to many parents.

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This was the name of a reciter of the Quran who followed the recital of Hamzah.

Amr

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A noble hearted, generous lady, daughter of al-Muzaffar, had this name

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Jannah / A Place beautiful place to which one returns

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Maabad is an Arabic name for boys that means worship. It also means temple, place of worship.

Mahaad

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Absi

Arabic

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Probably from Abasa to frown, this was the name of Abdullah Ibn-Musa, a scholar and reciter of the Quran, died 828/829

Aidh

Arabic

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Name of a reciter of the Holy Quran

Aiz

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This was the name of a reciter of the Quran who followed the recital of Hamzah.

Amr

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Awanah

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Middle-aged, fierce. Abu Awanah Al-Waddah was a scholar of Hadith and a reciter of Quran.

Ayyub

Arabic

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Ayyub was a Prophet of Allah known for his patience in the face of severity and hardship. There have been other noted men by this name, for instance Ibn Tamim was a reciter of the Quran, Al-Sakhtiyani was a learned ascetic, both had this name.

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Jannah / A Place beautiful place to which one returns

Maabad

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Maad

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An old Arabian Tribe's name.

Maadil

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A great worshiper of Allah

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Clear, Eloquent, Lucid, Distinct .

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Full moon, Moonlight, Early, Bright, quick

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Worshiper, adorer, devout, One who worships Allah.

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Worshiper of Allah

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Passing by, crossing, travelling on a road, one who interprets dreams or books.

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Hukaymah

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Qaaria

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Reciter (of the Holy Quran)

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Ayat

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Sign, revelation, verse of the Quran.

Dania

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close, near. The Quran uses Dania it when speaking of the fruits and the shade of the trees of Paradise, saying that the fruit of the trees are close and within reach always.