Noble Names

Izzat-un-Nisa

Iz-zat-un-Nee-sah

Pronunciation: Iz-zat-un-Nee-sah

عزة النساء

Girl Rare

Origin

Persian-Urdu

Meaning

Honor of the women; glory of the ladies

Thematic Cluster

Names of Mughal Royalty

Islamic Status

Rare

Verification

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Quality Score

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Religious Confidence

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Letters

Meaning Urdu

عورتوں کی عزت، خواتین کی شان

Meaning Arabic

عزة النساء

Izzat-un-Nisa is a name that resonates with the cultural and literary sophistication of the Persianate world. It is formed by the Arabic elements 'Izzat' (glory/honor) and 'al-Nisa' (the women), a construction that became highly popular in Persian and Urdu literature. One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Izzat-un-Nisa Begum, a wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who was renowned for her piety and the construction of the Fatehpuri Masjid in Delhi. The name reflects a deep respect for womanhood and is often associated with grace and religious devotion. While the word 'Nisa' is the title of the fourth chapter of the Quran (Surah An-Nisa), the compound name itself is a cultural development. It belongs to a cluster of noble names such as [[Zeb-un-Nisa]] and [[Mehr-un-Nisa]], which were used to denote the high rank of ladies in the royal court. Today, it remains a rare and distinguished choice for a girl.

FAQs

What does Izzat-un-Nisa mean?

It means 'Honor of Women' or 'Glory of the Ladies'.

What is the origin of the name Izzat-un-Nisa?

It has Persian and Arabic roots and was widely used in the Urdu-speaking Mughal courts.

Was Izzat-un-Nisa a royal name?

Yes, it was the name of one of the wives of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

How do you pronounce Izzat-un-Nisa?

It is pronounced as Iz-zat-un-Nee-sah.

Is the word Nisa mentioned in the Quran?

Yes, 'An-Nisa' is the title of the 4th Surah of the Quran, meaning 'The Women'.

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