Uqbah
In Arabic: عُقْبَة
Uqbah refers to a stretch of ground or a difficult way; it is also used as a name for pious men and companions.
العُقْبَة: موضعٌ من الأرض يُرتقَب أو الطريق الوعر، ويُستعمل اسمًا لِصحابةٍ ورجالٍ صالحين.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Heritage
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Classical Arabian
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عُقْبَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm عُقْبَة.
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- What does the name Uqbah mean?
- Uqbah refers to a stretch of ground or a difficult way; it is also used as a name for pious men and companions.
- Is Uqbah a boy or a girl name?
- Uqbah is a boy name.
- How is Uqbah written in English?
- Uqbah in Arabic: عُقْبَة.
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