I would like to know whether the name Kudaija and Romana exist, are valid and if so, what are their meanings.Jazakallah

· 28 Rajab 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3971English

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I would like to know whether the name Kudaija and Romana exist, are valid and if so, what are their meanings.Jazakallah

Answer

Khudaij (Arabic - dimunitive of Khadeej) meaning small, young, small bodied, of small statue, etc. (Dimunitives in Arabic are used to express endearment).

Roomaanah (Arabic) - a derivative of Raama - to seek or intend. Generally, a suffix of Alif noon denotes the superlative. Thus, Rooman (fem. Roomaanah) could mean determined, seeking, etc. A close match is Rummaanah meaning either pomegranate or navel (anactomy) - which is the centre of the body, thus, it could mean a central or focal figure, etc.

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