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Tanzeela
OriginUrdu, Arabic
Meaning"sent down from above"
US RankUnranked
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About Tanzeela
An elegant yet zippy sounding name, Tanzeela derives from the term Arabic term tanzīl meaning "sent down, or descended". In Islamic tradition, it is used to refer to the Angel Gabriel descending from above to reveal the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
A spiritually significant name for Muslims, one notable bearer is politician Tanzeela Qambrani — the first woman of African descent to serve as a lawmaker in Pakistan.
Tanzila is an alternative spelling, while Tanzil and Tanzeel are masculine forms.
Pronounced tahn-ZEE-luh.
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