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niqab in Arabic

نِقَاب niqāb

/nɪˈkɑːb/

niqab in Arabic: نِقَاب (niqāb). In English, niqab means a veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

Arabic words for niqab

veil which covers the face
نِقَاب niqāb

English meaning of niqab

  1. noun A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

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Questions about niqab in Arabic

What is the meaning of niqab in Arabic?
Niqab in Arabic is نِقَاب (niqāb).
ما معنى كلمة niqab؟
Niqab: نِقَاب (niqāb).
What does niqab mean in English?
Niqab means a veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

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