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Arabic baby names
276 names with Arabic roots, each with its meaning, pronunciation and story.
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Every Arabic name, A to Z
A
- Aaliyah, girl.Exalted; sublime
- Abbas, boy.Austere
- Abdullah, boy.Servant of God
- Abdulrahman, boy.Servant of the Merciful
- Adam, boy.Man; humanity
- Adhara, girl.Maidens
- Adil, boy.Just; fair
- Adnan, boy.Settler
- Afaf, girl.Chastity
- Afnan, girl.Tree branches
- Afra, girl.Whitish red
- Ahlam, girl.Dreams
- Ahmad, boy.Most praised; most commendable
- Aisha, girl.Alive; living
- Aixa, girl.Living, through Aisha
- Akif, boy.Devoted; focused
- Akram, gender-neutral.Most generous
- Ali, boy.Exalted; noble
- Almas, gender-neutral.Diamond
- Alya, girl.Loftiness; sky
- Amal, gender-neutral.Hope
- Amani, gender-neutral.Peace in Swahili; wishes in Arabic
- Amar, boy.Immortal; eternal
- Amin, boy.Trustworthy; faithful
- Amina, girl.Safe; trustworthy (different Arabic spellings)
- Amir, boy.Prince; commander
- Amira, girl.Princess; commander
- Amjad, boy.More glorious
- Ammar, boy.Builder; long-lived
- Anas, boy.Friendliness
- Anis, boy.Friendly; companion
- Anwar, boy.Brighter; more radiant
- Aqil, boy.Wise; intelligent
- Areej, girl.Sweet fragrance
- Arif, boy.Knowledgeable; learned
- Arwa, girl.Female ibex; mountain goat
- Asel, girl.Honey
- Asim, boy.Protector
- Asiya, girl.Uncertain; associated with Asiya in Islamic tradition
- Asma, girl.Meanings vary by Arabic spelling and derivation
- Atif, boy.Affection; kindness
- Awa, girl.West African form of Hawwa, related to Eve
- Aya, girl.Sign; miracle; verse
- Ayat, girl.Signs; verses
- Ayda, girl.Returning; visitor
- Ayman, boy.Blessed; fortunate
- Aziz, boy.Beloved; mighty
- Aziza, girl.Precious; esteemed
- Azra, girl.Maiden; virgin
B
- Badr, gender-neutral.Full moon
- Balqis, girl.Meaning uncertain; associated with the Queen of Sheba
- Bashir, boy.Bringer of good news
- Basim, boy.Smiling
- Basma, girl.Smile
- Bassam, boy.Smiling; cheerful
- Bilal, boy.Moisture; refreshment
- Burak, boy.Derived from Buraq, associated with lightning
- Bushra, girl.Good news
D
F
- Fadi, boy.Redeemer; savior
- Fahd, boy.Panther
- Faisal, boy.Judge; arbiter
- Farah, girl.Joy; happiness
- Farid, boy.Unique; precious
- Farideh, girl.Unique; precious
- Faris, boy.Knight; horseman
- Fateh, boy.Victory in Punjabi; conqueror in another Arabic form
- Fatima, girl.One who weans; abstaining
- Fatin, girl.Captivating; charming
- Fawzi, boy.Victory; triumph
- Fawzia, girl.Victory; triumph
- Firas, boy.Acumen; keenness
- Firdaus, gender-neutral.Paradise; heavenly garden
H
- Habiba, girl.Beloved
- Hadi, boy.Guide; one who leads
- Hafsa, girl.Traditionally interpreted as young lioness
- Hakim, boy.Wise; judicious
- Hala, girl.Halo around the moon
- Halima, girl.Patient; forbearing
- Hamid, boy.Praiseworthy or praiser, depending on Arabic spelling
- Hamza, boy.Strong; steadfast; lion
- Hana, girl.Happiness; bliss
- Hanan, girl.Compassion; mercy
- Haneen, girl.Longing; tender yearning
- Harun, boy.Arabic form of Aaron; original meaning uncertain
- Hassan, boy.Good; handsome, or beautifier in a distinct Arabic form
- Hatim, boy.Decisive; determined
- Hayat, gender-neutral.Life
- Hiba, girl.Gift
- Hilal, gender-neutral.Crescent moon
- Himmat, boy.Courage; resolve
- Hisham, boy.Generous
- Huda, girl.Right guidance
- Husayn, boy.Diminutive of Hasan, meaning handsome or good
I
- Ibrahim, boy.Father of many
- Ibtisam, girl.Smile
- Idris, boy.Possibly interpreter or teacher
- Ihsan, gender-neutral.Excellence; doing good beautifully
- Ikram, gender-neutral.Honor; generosity
- Ilham, gender-neutral.Inspiration
- Ilyas, boy.My God is the Lord
- Iman, gender-neutral.Faith
- Imran, boy.Arabic form of Amram, exalted people
- Inaya, girl.Care; concern
- Inayat, gender-neutral.Care; concern
- Iqra, girl.Read; recite
- Isa, boy.Jesus
- Isra, girl.Night journey
J
K
- Kabir, boy.Great
- Kamal, boy.Perfection; completeness
- Kamil, boy.Slavic form of Camillus; the original meaning is uncertain
- Karam, boy.Generosity
- Karim, boy.Generous; noble
- Karima, girl.Generous; noble
- Kenza, girl.Treasure
- Kerem, boy.Generous; noble
- Khadija, girl.Born early
- Khalid, boy.Eternal; everlasting
- Khalil, boy.Close friend
- Kinan, boy.Cover; protection
L
- Laith, boy.Lion; brave one
- Lamia, girl.Radiant; shining
- Latif, boy.Gentle; kind
- Latifa, girl.Gentle; kind
- Layla, girl.Night
- Leen, girl.Softness; tenderness
- Lila, girl.Divine play
- Lina, girl.Tender; palm tree
- Liyana, girl.Soft; delicate
- Louay, boy.Little wild ox
- Lubna, girl.Storax tree
- Lujain, girl.Silver
- Luqman, boy.Meaning uncertain
M
- Maha, girl.Oryx; wild antelope
- Mahdi, boy.Guided one
- Mahir, boy.Skilled; expert
- Mahira, girl.Skilled; adept
- Majid, boy.Glorious; noble
- Malak, girl.Angel
- Malik, boy.King; sovereign
- Malika, girl.Queen
- Mansur, boy.Victorious; divinely aided
- Maram, gender-neutral.Wish; desire
- Marjan, girl.Coral
- Marwa, girl.Flint; pebbles
- Maryam, girl.Form of Mary; original meaning uncertain
- Mazin, boy.Rain clouds
- Misk, girl.Musk
- Modou, boy.Form of Muhammad; praised
- Mona, girl.Little noble one in Irish; other origins also exist
- Muhammad, boy.Praised; praiseworthy
- Muna, girl.Wishes; hopes
- Munir, boy.Bright; shining
- Munira, girl.Bright; shining
- Murad, boy.Desired; longed for
- Musa, boy.Form of Moses; probably Egyptian for son
- Mustafa, boy.The chosen one
N
- Nabil, boy.Noble; honorable
- Nabila, girl.Noble
- Nadia, girl.Form of Nadya, from Nadezhda: hope
- Nadira, girl.Rare; precious
- Nahla, girl.A drink of water
- Naila, girl.Attainer
- Naim, boy.Bliss; comfort; ease
- Naima, girl.Comfort; tranquility
- Najib, boy.Noble; excellent
- Najma, girl.Star
- Najwa, girl.Intimate conversation
- Nasim, gender-neutral.Gentle breeze; fresh air
- Nasir, boy.Helper; supporter
- Nawal, girl.Gift; bounty
- Nayla, girl.Attainer
- Nizar, boy.Possibly little; etymology uncertain
- Noor, girl.Light
- Nora, girl.Short form of Honora or Eleanor; Arabic Nora is separate
R
- Rafiq, boy.Friend; gentle companion
- Rahma, girl.Mercy; compassion
- Rami, boy.Archer; one who aims
- Rania, girl.Possibly gazing; looking intently
- Rasha, girl.Young gazelle
- Rashid, boy.Rightly guided; wise
- Raya, girl.Banner; flag
- Rayan, boy.Well-watered; luxuriant
- Rayhana, girl.Sweet basil
- Reem, girl.White gazelle
- Rida, gender-neutral.Contentment; satisfaction
- Ruba, girl.Hill
- Rumi, gender-neutral.From Rum, the old name for Anatolia
S
- Saad, boy.Good fortune
- Sabah, gender-neutral.Morning
- Sabri, boy.Patient
- Safa, gender-neutral.Purity; clarity
- Safiya, girl.Pure; sincere friend
- Sahar, girl.Dawn; early morning
- Said, boy.Happy; fortunate
- Saif, boy.Sword; blade
- Sajid, boy.One who bows in worship
- Sakina, girl.Calmness; peace
- Salam, gender-neutral.Peace
- Saleh, boy.Virtuous; righteous
- Salim, boy.Safe; sound; whole
- Salma, girl.Safe; peaceful
- Sami, boy.Lofty; exalted
- Samir, boy.Companion in evening talk
- Samira, girl.Companion in evening talk
- Sana, girl.Radiance; brilliance
- Sanad, boy.Support; something to lean on
- Sara, girl.Princess; noblewoman
- Shahd, girl.Honey
- Shams, gender-neutral.Sun
- Sidra, girl.Lote tree
- Sinan, boy.Spearhead
- Soraya, girl.The Pleiades star cluster
- Sufyan, boy.Nimble; light; swift
- Suha, girl.Overlooked; name of the star Alcor
- Suhail, boy.Smooth; even
- Suhayla, girl.Gentle; feminine form of Suhayl
- Sulaiman, boy.Man of peace
- Sultan, gender-neutral.Ruler; sovereign
- Sumayya, girl.Elevated; lofty
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- Zafir, boy.Victorious; triumphant
- Zahir, boy.Helper; supporter
- Zahra, girl.Radiant; blossoming
- Zaid, boy.Growth; abundance
- Zainab, girl.Meaning uncertain; possibly a fragrant flowering tree
- Zakaria, boy.God remembers
- Zakiya, girl.Pure; righteous
- Zara, girl.Possibly related to Zahra; origin uncertain
- Zayan, gender-neutral.Beautiful
- Zayn, boy.Beauty; grace
- Zayna, girl.Beautiful; adorned
- Zeynep, girl.Turkish form of Zaynab; meaning uncertain
- Ziad, boy.Growth; increase
- Zubaida, girl.The best part; cream
- Zuhair, boy.Small flower
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