Muslim girl name
Shifa: name meaning
شفاء
“Healing, cure”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Qur'an describes itself as healing (shifa) for the hearts (10:57).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Shifa mean?
Shifa (شفاء) means "Healing, cure". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Shifa a Muslim name?
Yes. Shifa is used by Muslims around the world. The Qur'an describes itself as healing (shifa) for the hearts (10:57).
Is Shifa mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Qur'an describes itself as healing (shifa) for the hearts (10:57).