Talha (name)

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Talha or Talhah is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning "fruitful tree from heaven". [1] Talha is the name of a well-known sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah. He is renowned for saving Muhammad's face from an arrow by holding his hand in the way.

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  1. "Talha - Islamic Name Meaning - Baby Names for Muslims".