Hijab: meaning, definitions and examples

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hijab

 

[ hษชหˆdส’ษ‘หb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

head covering

A hijab is a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women which covers the hair and neck but leaves the face clear.

Synonyms

head covering, headscarf, veil

Examples of usage

  • She wore a hijab to the mosque for Friday prayers.
  • Many women choose to wear a hijab as a symbol of their faith.
Context #2 | Noun

religious significance

In Islamic culture, the hijab represents modesty, privacy, and morality.

Synonyms

headscarf, modesty veil, religious head covering

Examples of usage

  • The hijab is an important symbol of religious identity for many Muslim women.
  • Wearing a hijab is a personal choice that reflects one's faith and values.

Translations

Translations of the word "hijab" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hijab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคœเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hidschab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jilbab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั–ะดะถะฐะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hidลผab

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hijab

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hiyab

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hicap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์žก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hidลพรกb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hidลพรกb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๅทพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hidลพab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hijab

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะธะดะถะฐะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒฏแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hicab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hiyab

Etymology

The word 'hijab' is derived from the Arabic root h-j-b, which means to veil, cover, or screen. The concept of hijab has a long history in various cultures and religions, but in the context of Islam, it is specifically associated with the modesty and privacy required by Islamic teachings. The wearing of hijab by Muslim women has evolved over time and is now a symbol of religious identity and personal choice.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,735 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.