As-salamu alaykum, I really like the name "Natasha" and plan on naming my first daughter "Natasha". According to lots of Muslim/Islamic websites it means "Gift of Allah". However, I have read on non-Islamic websites it is of Russian origin meaning "Birthday, Born near Christmas" (in reference to the traditional birth of Jesus). Apparently, it was traditionally given to girls born around Christmas. Is there any proof that Natasha really is an Islamic name? Like, what stem/root word does Natasha come from (in some other language, most likely Arabic) which makes it mean "Gift of Allah"? Thank you. Please answer in clear detail.
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I do not know of any Islamic or Persian name that sounds like Natasha. The sites that say this is an Islamic name have copied their information from another site that contains many errors. For this reason the Christmas-related meaning is probably the only correct meaning for this name.
Since it is a Christianity-related name, it is best not to use Natasha, unless it is a common name in your culture (for example if you are from Russia). However it is not a forbidden name, as in Islam all names are permissible unless they have a bad meaning.
Ruba (Hills)
I disagree, I think this name does have a bad meaning as it’s meaning is (loosely translated) “christ’s birthday” i.e. “the birth of christ” which isn’t a suitable name for a muslim.
Anonymous
If you read Wilipedia it says that is is a diminutive of ‘Dies Natalia’ which in turn means birthday. However in common usage it used as a reference to Christs Birthday . However a direct translation still only means ‘birthday’
Anonymous
Nitasha is a Muslim name meaning gift of Allah
And Natasha is a christien name… There is a difference of a,i
Anonymous
assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu….
i am planning to name my daughter NATASHA SHAIK….
could u please suggest me a best and suitable middle name for this??
Anonymous
Jesus Allahis salam was a prophet of Allah, the day he was born is blessed as it is said in the Quran,:
“And Salam (peace) be upon me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive!” I say ignore all ignorant people and name her Natasha. I am named Natasha alhamdulilah and when my parents were getting criticized for naming me, and asked A renowned, scholar [WHO HOLDS PHD in religion not some illiterate who thinks his tiny mind can comprehend word of Allah]… the scholar bluntly asked my parents what does it mean…they said “Day Jesus [as] was born, he said, isnt Jesus/ Isa [as] your prophet? then…? Don’t make Islam complicated…it is easy, it is love, it is peace, it is mercy…:) peace
Anonymous
actually my name is also natasha so i am also finding the meaning and i am also a muslim
Anonymous
my name is also natasha and i m sure the meaning of my name is gift of Allah and i m also a muslim
Anonymous
My friend name is Natasha is it bad to call her on this name
Anonymous
My name is Natasha …real meaning of Natasha is birthday ….when our prophet isa alaysalam born….so its a Muslim name also….so I am sure Natasha’s meaning is also gift of Allah…..
Anonymous
my name is Nathasha..and it means “complete woman” islamically 🙂
Anonymous
As Muslims, are we allowed to refer to our Prophet Jesus (Isa) as Christ? Or is the word ‘Christ’ forbidden and only used by Christians?
Anonymous
Christ means “anointed one” or “Messiah” which Allah calls Jesus (pbuh) in the Quran as well. Calling him Jesus Christ is fine.
As for the name Natasha, I like it and don’t see anything wrong with it.
Anonymous
my name is also natasha um muslim. today um hapy coz i find the actual meaning of my name . i wried whn i listn this name in indian movies. bt now i know its an islamic name thnx to ALLAH .
Anonymous
listen my fellow Muslims a name is completely different if you are a good Muslim names really don’t matter I too am named Natasha but how many people are named Fatma but completely different from Muslim culture
Anonymous
my name is natasha and i am a muslim
Iam sure it is an islamic name
Anonymous
Natasha is not Islamic name… this word is derived from turkey (Persian) !! which meaning is Prostitute !
Anonymous
Oh my god I’m so confused Iam a Muslim and I want to name my daughter Natasha I want a clear simple answer does it right or wrong to name my daughter this me as a Muslim ? Please I need it
Anonymous
my daughter name is also Natasha and I really like this name .I asked from one my friend who is PhD scholar and he suggested it as good name.I am just confuse about the religion people say that it’s a Christian name.
Anonymous
I’m constantly asked if I’m muslim because of me it means celebration of life
Anonymous
My name’s Farah it make sense that the meaning is”birth of happiness”?
Anonymous
My name is Nastasha. When I was younger, a Muslim religious Sheik told my mum that the meaning behind this name is “the one that is pure”.
Anonymous
My name is Natasha and i’m soo confused when i read different meanings i really don’t know which is correct i just say that Allah bless all the girls who has Natasha’s name
Anonymous
in russian the meaning of natasha;birthday of the lord
in Hindi the meaning of natasha:goddes lakshmi
in Greek: resurrection
in Arabic:stronger and powerful
in urdu:gift of Allah
if it is not islamic name soo why arbians and muslims tell us the meaning of this name every words have diffrent meanings in differnt languages soo we should have believe on our selves it is islamic name.
Anonymous
Many people here commented on revering Isa (Jesus) and there’s nothing wrong with it. But the entire concept of birth of Jesus is different than what the Christians believe. Additionally the December birth is also not true and controversial. As a result, if a name points to incorrect information, timing and revers someone in a way not allowed in Islam, caution is advised.
Yes, if it is a local name, doesn’t carry a bad meaning, then there’s nothing wrong in it but someone here commented that there’s nothing in a name. That is incorrect. Name is of utmost importance and has been shown by ahadith to be chosen based on its meaning.
In Islam, names are chosen based on their virtue, meaning and merit, not something out of a fiction or otherwise.
So, most likely Natasha is an acceptable name in Islam but not the most desirable one.
As far as the different meanings are provided, even by a PhD here, they are mere interpretations of how people can change different interpretations with their own perceptions.
Anonymous
My name is is an islamic arabic it means….complete women, stronger and powerful,gift of ..
If we check the history of could find that,Mariyam Bevi (ra) who was the mother of lssah Nabhi was called Nathasha which means “The complete women of vergin” .This is how the name Nathasha related to Christianity.According to Christian Missionary jesus christ’s mother was Mariyam and they called her the “Holy Mariyam” which means the complete women of vergin and that equals to the history conveyed that Nathasha is an Islamic name.
Anonymous
Nitasha is muslim name arabic origin meaning God gifted
Where as natasha seem to be christian.
If you want to use this name just replace a with i i.e natasha as nitasha
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If you spell natasha in urdu it will noon alif tay alif sheen hay
Where as
Nitasha as noon tay alif sheen hay
Anonymous
My Name is Natasha to and I do not see the reason why it is bad
I love my name Alhamdulillah
Anonymous
assalam o alaikum ; i am very happy to know about Natasha means gift of Allah and i am also muslim girl and i am very thankfull of my creator who has born me in muslim home.
Anonymous
If you are a Muslim and you need further explanation on the name NATASHA please ask any Islamic scholars for clarification. Please
Anonymous
Natasha is a Muslim name .Why do people allways do their best to be difficult.
Anonymous
My name is Natatia (pronounced ‘Natasha’). I’m a Christian (meaning I love Jesus and believe He died and rose again!) and I believe my name means ‘gift from Allah’. Either that or “UNstoppable”!!
Anonymous
Can I name my baby Malachi as I think it is a nice name but I’m unsure if it’s acceptable as I am a muslim
Anonymous
Maybe the Gift of Allah meaning came from because it means birthday (go on Behind the Name and look up Natalie since Natasha comes from that and click on Meaning/History and you’ll see people correcting the Christmas meaning saying it’s associated with Christmas but it means ‘to be born’) and babies are a gift and blessing sent from Allah? Just a guess. Baby name books and sites tend to exaggerate meanings of names to make names more attractive
Anonymous
I really like this name and waana name my daughter whatever meaning is… for me its happiness /gift of Allah
Anonymous
Salam to every one my daughter name is also Natasha I am very confused of that name Natasha some of people said it’s Islamic name some of people said it’s Christmas name
Anonymous
My name is also NATASHA but my whole life people tell me that if you revert the name the means is AHSATAN … it sounds like the evil’s name