"It starts with the conversational language," explained Rustom, who is a native Arabic speaker from Lebanon. Most of the children in teacher Hiba Rustom's Grade 4 class knew some Arabic before starting school. Students entering the program after Grade 1 are considered on an individual basis. The first school to offer the program was Glengarry, where it was introduced in 1983.ĭuration 2:28 Edmonton school offers Arabic Language programĪny kindergarten or Grade 1 student can be enrolled with no previous knowledge of Arabic. "They also want that cultural piece, they want their children to be able to speak to relatives who may only speak Arabic," Bush explained.Īlmost 1,400 students are currently enrolled in Arabic bilingual programs throughout Edmonton Public Schools. Parents are increasingly recognizing the benefits of knowing several languages, said school principal Cathie Bush. It's now offered from K to Grade 5, with 130 students enrolled in total. Alberta teacher races to save dying Indigenous language before time runs outĬalder School started offering its Arabic bilingual program six years ago for kindergarten students, at the request of parents.Īs the students grew up, so did the program."I practise it with my family, with my teacher, and sometimes with my friends," Al-Shaikhly said. Like many of her peers, the Grade 4 student speaks Arabic at home with her family, who are originally from Iraq. "I like it," said nine-year-old Teeba Al-Shaikhly. Arabic language program coming to Alberta schools next fall.Meaning: Intelligent wise sound-minded.At Calder School in north Edmonton, the morning rendition of O Canada alternates between English, French, Cree and Arabic.Īlmost half of the student population is enrolled in the elementary school's Arabic bilingual program, and embracing other cultures is part of the curriculum. Meaning: Companion, confidant, friend Repentant. Meaning: Chosen One of the prophet's names. Meaning: beautiful radiant glowing with happiness (particularly in reference to a woman's radiant face). Meaning: One who constantly turns to Allah. Meaning: One who responds to someone who asks for help. Meaning: Benefactor benevolent charitable. Meaning: Giver of advice, admonition and protection. Meaning: Name of the final prophet (PBUH) Meaning: Arabic form of 'Mary', mother of Jesus. Meaning: Wise some say it was also the name of a prophet in Islam. Meaning: Beautiful night woman of the night. Meaning: Son of the prophet Ebrahim (Abraham). Meaning: Guiding hand, guidance, direction. Meaning: Pillar of strength support confidence. Meaning: Kindness beneficence highest level of faith. Meaning: Father of multitude a prophet's name (Abraham). Meaning: One who can distiguish between right and wrong. Meaning: Excellent so good that it makes you proud. Meaning: The Arabic translation of Jesus. Meaning: Good-mannered lady-like intelligent perceptive. Meaning: Satisfies thirst name of the Prophet's muezzin (one who calls for prayer). Meaning: Bearer of glad tidings bringer of good news. Meaning: Intelligent sensible reasonable. Meaning: Beautiful exhalted, high, great. Meaning: Long-living one who brings a place back to life. Meaning: Wise learned learned in music and dancing. Meaning: Life vivaciousness living prosperous, youngest wife of the prophet (PBUH). Meaning: Wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Meaning: Son of the prophet Ismaeel one who settles in a place for a long time. Meaning: A mighty ruler, judge, protector one who doesn't render deed worthless but compensates. Meaning: Person who keeps away from sins. Meaning: Knowing woman who recognises Islam. Meaning: Daughter of Sa'd who was queen of Iran (AN). Meaning: Exhalted highest social standing. (By the way, a lot of names we thought were Arabic turned out to be Persian so they were left out of this list.) We've rounded up a list of both girl and boy baby names and their meanings for your perusal. But if it's specifically a beautiful Arabic baby name you're after, you've come to the right place. And if you too have a little one on the way, you might be feeling somewhat overwhelmed looking for the perfect baby name. We're sure Aisha and Wayne also took their time while she was pregnant choosing their little one's name. We know that choosing a name for your little one who, from the very moment you meet, brings so much joy into your life, isn't the easiest task in the world. A post shared by Aisha Baker on at 12:00pm PDTĪlso read: Aisha Baker was "poep scared of giving birth"
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