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Firdaws: meaning and origin

فردوس
Meaning
The highest garden of Paradise
Arabic
فردوس
Say it
fir-DAWS
Gender
Girl or boy
Origin
Word from the Quran
Also spelled
Firdous, Firdaus
Source
Quran 18:107; Sahih al-Bukhari 2790
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Where it comes from

"Gardens of Firdaws" (Quran 18:107). "When you ask Allah, ask Him for al-Firdaws" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2790).

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا

Surah Al-Kahf, 18:107 · Read it with translation and audio

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Firdaws mean?

The highest garden of Paradise.

How do you pronounce Firdaws?

Say it as fir-DAWS; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written فردوس.

Is Firdaws in the Quran?

Yes. It appears in Surah Al-Kahf (18:107).

Is Firdaws a boy's or girl's name?

Firdaws is used for both girls and boys.

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