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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

asalamoalaikum mr. burhan

my question to u is very simple actually i wanted to knw the rea meaning of the names (AISHA,RABIA,KHADIJAH,ZAINAB) i knw tht these r the names of the prophets but i want to knw wht does these names actually means
i would be very thankful to u if u ans my question soon

thanku 

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Answer:

Meaning of names Zainab Aisha

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person,  no grave, no prophet,  no imam,  no dai,  nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Ref: Aisha

The literal meaning of the term Arabic term Aisha would be living, alive, well-off, well-to-do, or prosperous.

Ref: Rabia

The literal meaning of Rabia would be spring or spring-time.

Ref: Khadijah

The literal meaning of Khadijah would be a premature child

Ref: Zainab

The literal meaning of Zainab would be fragrant or sweet-smelling flower.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone.  Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan