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MawaddaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Love, Compassion

Pronunciation: moh-DAH-dah

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Name
Mawadda
Meaning
Love, Compassion
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
moh-DAH-dah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Mawadda mean?

Mawadda is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Love". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: moh-DAH-dah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

Mawadda

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے Love, Compassion

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

مودة

Love, affection, tenderness

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

moh-DAH-dah

IPA

/moːˈdɑː dɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Mawadda is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Love. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GreenBlue

Lucky Stone

Aquamarine

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Represents change and new opportunities, leading to personal growth and transformation.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateLovingS = SincereH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the love and compassion of Allah towards His creation and the love and kindness between believers.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Mawadda is a name that carries deep cultural significance in the Islamic world. It is considered to be a noble, virtuous, and beautiful name reminiscent of love, kindness, and compassion. Naming a child as Mawadda is an expression of the hope that they will grow up to be loving and kind individuals, spreading positivity and warmth around them, reflecting the values of kindness and compassion that are highly valued in Islamic culture.
In Islamic tradition, Mawadda is associated with divine love and mercy. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) described God as "Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim," meaning "The Most Merciful, The Compassionate." Mawadda represents the human expression and manifestation of this divine love and mercy. By embodying the spirit of Mawadda, Muslims are reminded to cultivate a deep sense of love and compassion towards all of God's creation, and to strive towards creating a more loving and compassionate world. This name, thus, holds immense spiritual significance as it helps to remind believers of their connection to the Ultimate Source of Love and Mercy - God Almighty.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Mawadda carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Mawadda

Love, Compassion

🇵🇰Urdu

Mawadda

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے Love, Compassion

🇸🇦Arabic

مودة

Love, affection, tenderness

🇮🇳Hindi

Mawadda

इस्लामी नाम जिसका अर्थ है Love, Compassion

🇦🇫Pashto

Mawadda

اسلامي نوم چې معنی یې ده Love, Compassion

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