sabeen

16:27 Dec 9, 2000
Arabic to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
Arabic term or phrase: sabeen
SABEEN...

I'm choosing a good Islamic name for my daughter. Can you please help me with the meaning of this (common enough!!) female Islamic Name??

Please give me all meanings of the possible variations of the Arabic word (many are possible as I understand..) and please tell me what does the Word most commonly imply and if it suitable for my daughter...etc.(also in any other languages if possible).

of SABEEN...

Many Thanks.
Shahid.
Shahid Nishat


Summary of answers provided
na +1Those who worship the angels or the stars
Mona Helal


  

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21 days peer agreement (net): +1
Those who worship the angels or the stars


Explanation:
As-Sabeoon or As-Sabeenالصابئون أو الصابئيين, depending on its grammatical position in a sentence, means those who worship the angels or the stars.
As-Sabeoon or As-Sabeen is the plural of the word As-Sabi'ei الصابئي.
HTH
Mona


    Explanation of the meaning of the Quran
Mona Helal
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