Name meaning
Nasiba
A share, portion, lot; the fortune fate allots to a woman.
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Name meaning and origin
Nasiba is the feminine form of the word nəsib (share, portion, lot) of Arabic origin, and it denotes the fortune fate has allotted to a person; the word entered the Azerbaijani language through Persian literature, and its masculine form Nasib is also widely used. The name carries a wish for the bearer to have a beautiful lot and fortune in life.
The most renowned person in history to bear this name is Nasiba bint Ka'b (Umm Umarah), who protected our Prophet (PBUH) with a sword and shield at the Battle of Uhud; despite eleven wounds she did not leave the battlefield. Because of this heroism, Nasiba is considered a name that is both auspicious and keeps alive the memory of a Companion.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli · Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Nesibe, Nasiba
- Pronunciation
- næ.si.ˈbæ
Notable people with this name
Nasiba bint Ka'b (Umm Umara) (may Allah be pleased with her)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Nasiba?
Nasiba means share, portion, lot; it is the feminine form of the name Nasib.Is the name Nasiba mentioned in the Quran?
No, Nasiba does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer Nasiba bint Ka'b is a heroic female Companion known in Islamic history.Is Nasiba a boy or a girl name?
Nasiba is a girl name.