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QabilahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Ancestress, noblewoman

Pronunciation: /ˈkæbɪlə/

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Name
Qabilah
Meaning
Ancestress, noblewoman
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈkæbɪlə/
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Qabilah mean?

Qabilah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Ancestress". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈkæbɪlə/. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

قابلہ

قابل

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

قابلة

قابل

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈkæbɪlə/

IPA

qābiliyah

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: The number of creativity and self-expression, a free spirit who loves to explore and experience new things, a natural communicator and artist

Personality

Personality Traits

WiseDignifiedNobleMysteriousIntrospectiveRefined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A woman who embodies the spirit of nobility and ancestry, a woman who carries the wisdom and knowledge of her ancestors with her

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Qabilah" holds a significant cultural impact in Islamic society as it conveys a sense of pride and nobility. It is often used to describe a woman who comes from a distinguished family or who possesses a noble character. In some Arabic-speaking communities, the term "Qabilah" is used to refer to a social group or tribe, emphasizing the importance of lineage and ancestry in their cultural values.
From a spiritual perspective, the name "Qabilah" can be seen as a reminder of the importance of having a noble character and noble lineage in the eyes of God. In Islamic traditions, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is described as having a noble character, and Muslims are encouraged to emulate his example. The name "Qabilah" can serve as an inspiration for Muslims to strive towards being people of good character and high moral standards, both in their personal lives and in their communities.

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 Qabilah carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Qabilah

Receptive, Accepting

🇵🇰Urdu

قابلہ

قابل

🇸🇦Arabic

قابلة

قابل

🇮🇳Hindi

काबिला

काबिल

🇦🇫Pashto

قابله

قابل

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