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niqab meaning in Urdu

نقاب niqāb

/nɪˈkɑːb/

niqab in Urdu: نقاب (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.

Urdu words for niqab

veil which covers the face
نقاب 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 Urdu

What is the meaning of niqab in Urdu?
Niqab in Urdu is نقاب (niqāb).
niqab کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Niqab: نقاب (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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