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Fakhita

فاختةIn Arabic

Meaning
The ring-dove, a collared pigeon
About the name
Fakhita bint Abi Talib, known by her kunya Umm Hani, was a cousin of the Prophet and a sister of Ali. She became a Muslim when Mecca was taken in January 630. She was also called Hind.
For
A girl
Origin
Arabic
Other spellings
Fakhitah

Islamic naming guidance

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Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Name of a companion of the Prophet

Borne by Fakhita bint Abi Talib, called Umm Hani, a cousin of the Prophet and a woman Companion.

Confidence: high

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