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ZawjahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Wife, Companion

Pronunciation: zah-w-jah

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Name
Zawjah
Meaning
Wife, Companion
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
zah-w-jah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Zawjah mean?

Zawjah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Wife". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: zah-w-jah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

زوجہ

زوجہ یعنی زندگی کا شریک یا اسلامی ازدواجی زندگی کا ساتھی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

زوجة

زوجة تعني الشريك أو الزوج في الحياة الزوجية الإسلامية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

zah-w-jah

IPA

/ˈzɑːw.dʒɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreenYellow

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expresses creativity and self-expression, communication, and socialization.

Personality

Personality Traits

LoyalNurturingCompanionateIntelligenceCaringStrength

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the bond between two souls in a spiritual and divine sense.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In Islamic culture, the institution of marriage and the role of a wife within that bond is considered a deeply meaningful and sacred experience. The term 'Zawjah' signifies the spiritual connection and unity between a husband and wife.
From a spiritual perspective, the bond between a husband and wife is seen as a microcosm of the relationship between God and His creation. As it is written in the Quran, "And of His signs is that He created for you mates from yourselves that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for those who reflect." (Quran 30:21) Therefore, the name 'Zawjah' carries the beautiful and significant reminder of the profound emotional, physical, and spiritual bond between spouses, and the divine origins and purpose found within that covenant.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Al-Zawjah bint 'Amr ibn al-'As was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Zawjah carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Aisha TylerZawjah ShahZawjah El-Bizri

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zawjah

Spouse or partner in Islamic marital life

🇵🇰Urdu

زوجہ

زوجہ یعنی زندگی کا شریک یا اسلامی ازدواجی زندگی کا ساتھی

🇸🇦Arabic

زوجة

زوجة تعني الشريك أو الزوج في الحياة الزوجية الإسلامية

🇮🇳Hindi

ज़ौजाह

ज़ौजाह का अर्थ है जीवन साथी या इस्लामी विवाहित जीवन का साथी

🇦🇫Pashto

زوجة

زوجة د ژوند ملګ یا د اسلامي واده ژوند ملګ

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