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Aisha bint Abi Bakr
Wife of Prophet Muhammad; key figure in Islamic history, known for narrating hadiths and contributing to Islamic jurisprudence.
Brigid of Kildare
One of Ireland's patron saints; known for founding several convents and her generosity to the poor and travelers.
Kuan Yin
Bodhisattva associated with compassion in East Asian Buddhism; often depicted as female and akin to a goddess of mercy.
Mirabai
Hindu mystical poet and devotee of Sri Krishna; revered for her devotional songs and resistance to traditional norms for widows.
Saint Teresa of Ávila
Carmelite nun and mystic in Catholicism; known for her writings and reform of the Carmelite order.
Saint Clare of Assisi
Founder of the Poor Clares and follower of Saint Francis of Assisi; known for her dedication to poverty and humility.
Mother Teresa
Catholic nun and missionary; known for her charitable work in India and her dedication to the poor and sick.
Deborah
Prophetess and judge in the Israelite history recorded in the Bible; known for her wisdom and leadership.
The Trung Sisters
Vietnamese military leaders who rebelled against Chinese rule; venerated as national heroines and symbols of women's liberation.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Central figure in Christianity, venerated for her role as the mother of Jesus Christ and her perpetual virginity.
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
First wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to convert to Islam; known for her support and wisdom.
Phoebe
A deacon mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible; known for her service to the church in Cenchreae.
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