Ten names for water in Arabic
Updated - Monday 23 January 2006
In the Arabic language there are at least ten names for water according to its salinity and potability starting from “Ujaj”, which is the bitterest and most saline water, and ending with “zulal”, the clear, sweet and cool water. Water has always been regarded as a precious resource in the Arab world. Many Arabic feminine names have a water-related meaning:
Dima = rainy cloud;
Riham = fine rain;
Muzna and Rabab = white cloud;
Nahla = drink of water;
Rayya = sated with water;
Kawthar = sweet water;
Hutoon = pouring rain
Source: IRC news
