Arabic baby names

By
Updated: April 9th, 2024
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
All

Musa

Moses in English, Son, A Prophets Name

Beebee

Lady

Hashim

Force for Good, Destroyer of Evil, Prophets Grandfather, Generous

Mazin

Storm Clouds, Cloud that Carries Rain, Proper Name, Discerning

Khalid

Arabic for “immortal,” it has been lifted by figures in music and media.

Yasin

Victory, Protector of Fame, Rich, Sin

Muhammed

Praised and Commendable, The Name of the Prophet, Praiseworthy, Glorified

Othman

Young Dragon, Wealthy, Snake

Ameen

Divine Grace, Trustworthy, Fish, Faithful

Hamza

Lion, Sour Leaves, Brave, Steadfast

Majid

Magnificent, Innovator, Illustrious Glorious, Another Name for the Quran

Maha

Large Eyes, Great, Antelope, Wild Cow

Zia

Grain, Splendour, To Tremble, Light

Selim

Sound, Intact, Secure, Peace

Taj

Crowned, Jewel, Crown, The Taaj Mahal

Shareef

Honorable, Distinguished, Gentleman, Illustrious

Bazil

Merciful, Very Generous, Kingly, Royal

Mohamad

Praiseworthy, Variant Used for Mohammad, Founder of Islamic Religion, The Prophet

Raad

Adviser, Thunder

Mahmud

The Praised One, Worthy of Reverence, Mahmud, Commendable

Shula

Peace, Bright, Flaming

Talib

Student, Ascetic, Divine, The Seeker of Truth

Naji

Rescued, Who Escapes Danger, Survivor, Saved

Ebrahim

Abraham, Father of Many

Khaleel

Arabic for “friend,” this name encourages kindness and connection.

Hakeem

Judicious, Ruler, Intelligent, Brother

Noori

Shining, Brightness, Light

Zaki

Righteous, Virtuous, Bright and Pure, Chaste

Kadar

Powerful

Tariq

Name of a Star, Mode, Venus, Manner

Mousa

Deliver, Son, Foundling, Child

Safa

Purity, Eternal, Pure, Rock

Amir

Leader, Rich, Emir, Strong

Dua

Prayer, Please, Blessing

Yara

Strong, White Flower, Herrin, The Bright Light

Raheem

Merciful, Kind, God is Compassionate

Ehsan

In God Grace, Favor, Compassion, Goodness

Adham

Black, A Prophets Name, Son of the Red Earth

Yusef

God Shall Multiply, God will Add

Idris

Lord of Fiery, Study, Impulsive, A Prophet's Name

Ayra

Respectable

Zara

Radiance, Flower, Blossom, Womenn of Jannah (Heaven)

Rafi

Eminent, Delicate, Lofty, Exalted

Lilah

Bluish, Night Beauty, Free Will of God, From the Island

Aaliyah

Exalted One, To Ascend, Bright, Tall

Asad

Lion, Fortunate, Lucky One, Zodiac Sign of Leo

Altair

The Flying Eagle, Star, Bird

Zidan

Endless Growth, Abundance, Increasing Power, Increase

Laith

Lion, Famous

Iqra

Read, Study

Zayn

Grace, Handsome, Beauty, Beautiful

Inaya

Solicitude, Concern, Gift of Allah, Care

Mays

Stone

Adira

Strong, Powerful, Lightning, Noble

Ramadan

Ninth Month of Muslim Calendar

Senna

Thriving, Growing

Amaia

Tender, Beloved Daughter

Luai

Strong, Flag, Steady

Samir

Night Talk, Entertainer, Companion of Vigil, Jovial

Maja

Rebelliousness Wished for Child, Midwife, Great Mother, Princess of the Sea

Adara

Beautiful, Fire, Beauty, Virgin

Rami

Protector Advice, Loving, Archer, The Shooter

Suhail

Gentle, Handsome, Easy, The Name of a Star

Aylin

Sun-Like, Moonlight, Moon

Kaden

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Saffron

It Produce a Bright Orange-yellow Color, Resembling the Yellow Flower

Hira

Another Name for Lakshmi, Power, Sacred Cave, Warm

Raif

Forgiving, Gentle, Merciful

Sidra

Of the Stars, Name of a Tree

Kaiden

A twist on Kaden, this Arabic-rooted name means “warrior.”

Zaria

Strong Women, Eastern Brightness, Srong, Blossom

Amael

Lord, Prince

Rumaysa

She was Umm Sulaym and a Narrator of Hadith

Yahir

He Enlightens

Manha

Gift of God, Gift of Allah

Aayan

Gift of God, Bright, Speed

Aziza

Comrade, Mighty, Gorgeous, Powerful

Zayne

The Lord is Gracious, Beauty

Alvi

Fan of Hazrat Ali, Fan of Hazrat Ali (RA)

Aliya

Highest Social Standing, The Ascent, Ascending, Noble

Zaina

Beloved, Friend, Beauty, Beautiful

Zorawar

Forceful, Strong

Sahar

Lord Shiva, Early Morning, Time Before Day Break, Trade

Gadiel

God is My Fortune

Kalila

Beloved, Friend, Sweetheart, Dense Forest

Ehan

Full Moon, Expected

Rahma

Kindness, Companionate, Compassion, To Have Mercy Upon

Romina

Roman, Romana

Numair

Panther, Baby Tiger

Zayden

Little Fire, Help, Fiery, Superabundance

Kamaria

Beautiful face, Like the moon

Zariyah

Queen, Sarah

Barack

Lightening, Thunder, In vain

Kismet

Fortune, Destiny, Fate

Scheherazade

City Born, Modern

Naim

Tranquillity, Ease, Comfort, Happy

Alula

Swift

Farida

Precious, Unique, Turquoise, Matchless

Zayd

Growth, Super Abundance, To Increase, Superabundance

Masha

Bitterness, Drop, Sea

Miraj

Ascension to Heaven, Desh Ki Bhoomi Mitii, Place of Ascent

Diya

Splendour, Claret, Dazzling Personality, Glow

Rihanna

Great Queen, The Maiden

Omaira

Red, Star, Awesome

Sabri

Princess, Patience, Naturally Patient, Daughter of Cyprus

Aisa

Alive

Sofiane

The Element Safa Which Means Pure, Who Walks Quickly

Qadir

Capable Origin Islamic, Brave, Powerful, All-powerful

Emir

Emir, Friend, To Command, Prince

Amani

Spring season, One who shows the path, Faith

Mehdi

The Guided One, Heena, Thunder, A Flower

Amil

Invaluable, Inaccessible In the Sense of Being So Exalted As to Be Unattainable, Worker

Nazia

Pride, Princess, Queen, Optimistic and Full of Hope

Thana

Thankfulness, Praise, Lodge, Thanks Giving

Zaid

Great, Growth, Prosperity, Increase

Zavier

New House, Blessing, Saviour

Bashir

Vision, Well-educated, Auspicious, One who Gives Good News

Ilyas

The Biblical Elijah is the English Language Equivalent

Lamia

Radiant, Lustrous, Gullet, With Dark Lips

Anabia

Paradise Door

Shaquille

Handsome, Pretty

Humaira

Little Red One, From the Arabic Name Meaning Reddish

Nylah

Dark Blue

Kaylie

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Sabiya

Brilliant, Splendid, Morning the Eastern Wind

Zayna

Beautiful, Beauty

Farouk

Distinguisher (Between Right And Wrong), Discerning Truth from Falsehood

Adhara

Maiden, Lips

Zeynep

Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, Fragrant or Beautiful Plant, Desert Tree

Safiya

Untroubled, Pure, Best Friend, Safiya

Sama

Even, Of a Peaceful Nature, Heaven, Similarity

Esma

Prestige, Sublime, Who is Beautiful

Ayda

In the Moon, Benefit

Zuleika

Brilliant and Lovely, Beautiful, Fair

Azizi

Beloved, Treasure

Afra

Young doe, African, Dust, Colour of earth

Anan

Joyful, Clouds

Raffy

Holding High

Shawana

Grace

Peridot

Gem

Zainab

Name of Prophets Daughter, Desert Tree

Safir

Ambassador, Mediator, Emissary, Handsome

Farhad

Digger of Mines, A Character in Shahnameh, Happiness, Wise

Rida

Favoured by God, Pleasing, Respect, Contentment

Kenza

Treasure, Wealth

Imani

Trustworthy, Belief, Faithful

Zair

Visitor, Pilgrim, Guest

Halia

Knowing, Aware

Nuriel

Light

Reda

Satisfaction, Contentment, Pleasure, Favour

Mocha

Chocolate Flavoured Coffee, Chocolate-Coffee Flavor

Rua

Visions, Goddess Parvatialmost Perfect, Invisible, Dreams

Samina

Happy, Fertile Land, Flower, Healthy

Messina

Middle daughter, Spoiler

Salma

Unspoiled, Beloved One, Perfectly Healthy, Beautiful Woman

Alika

Noble, Love, Kind

Khadija

Wife of the Prophet Mohammed, Born Prematurely, Premature Child

Azra

Pious, Young, Woman, Virgin

Zaira

The Flower, Princess, Eastern Brightness, Dawn

Kanan

Meaning “merchant” in Arabic and “forest” in Sanskrit, this name crosses cultures.

Ayat

Verses In the Quran, Miracle, Sign of God, Royal

Zafira

Successful, Lucky, Success, Triumphant

Youssef

To Increase In Power, The Lord Increases, God Adds, Variant of Yusuf

Abrar

Right-Minded, Saint, A Truthful Person, Devoted to God

Ashkan

Name of the 3rd Dynasty of Persian Kings, Name of Third Dynsaty of Persian Kings

Rafiq

Friend Companion, Trust-able, Fellow Traveler, Gentle

Samiya

Sami, Incomparable, Praised, Sublime, A celestial dancer

Tinisha

Tinkle

Lakia

Found Treasure

Shamara

Ready for Battle

Raza

Filled with Hope, Handsome

Hilal

End of the Crescent Moon, Arabian Tribe

Aladdin

Servant, Paragon of Faith

Nida

Voice, Resembling an Elf, Call

Idrissa

Fiery Leader, One who Instruct, Impulsive, To Learn