Arabic names
Names of Arabic origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- LaylaAn Arabic name meaning 'night,' carried into Western use by the ancient romance of Layla and Majnun and by Eric Clapton's 1970 songArabic#36
- LylaPossibly from the Arabic word for 'night', or a variant of Lila or LeilaArabic#80
- AaliyahExalted, sublime, or high-rankingArabic#101
- AmirIn Arabic, Amir means "prince" or "commander"Arabic#105
- AmiraIn Arabic, Amira means "princess" or "commander"Arabic#132
- LilaArabic: nightArabic#186
- ZaraPrincess or flower, possibly from Arabic 'zahrah' meaning 'flower' or 'blooming'Arabic#212
- MuhammadPraiseworthy, the most praisedArabic#239
- ZaynBeauty, grace, or adornmentArabic#251
- LeilaDark beauty or nightArabic#259
- Omarflourishing, long-lived, or eloquentArabic#260
- AliyahExalted, sublime, or highArabic#263
- AliAli means 'exalted', 'noble', or 'sublime' in ArabicArabic#306
- AminaTrustworthy, faithful, or honestArabic#315
- FatimaOne who is weaned, or one who abstainsArabic#330
- AnayaCaring, guardian, or one who looks after othersArabic#336
- AishaAlive, living, thrivingArabic#337
- CairoVictorious (Arabic derivation) or city of the sun (from Arabic al-Qahirah)Arabic#341
- IbrahimFather of many (or father of a multitude), from the Arabic form of AbrahamArabic#351
- MaryamThe name Maryam is the Arabic form of Mary, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter' but also linked to the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaningArabic#351
- KamilaPerfect, complete, or a feminine form of the Roman family name CamillusArabic#355
- AdharaOf uncertain originArabic#370
- KhalilFriend, companionArabic#384
- KamariDerived from Arabic qamar, meaning 'moon'Arabic#391
- LailaOf debated derivationArabic#413
- MalikKing or sovereign, from the Arabic word malikArabic#437
- YusufGod increases (in virtue, honor, or number)Arabic#449
- AyaanGift of GodArabic#465
- MusaMoses, meaning 'drawn out of the water' in Hebrew, but in Arabic it is understood as a direct Quranic name for the prophetArabic#469
- NasirHelper, one who supportsArabic#486
- AmirahPrincess, commander, or treetop (depending on origin)Arabic#490
- YaraProbably from Old Norse 'jǫrð' meaning 'earth' or from Arabic 'يَارَا' meaning 'small butterfly' or 'water lily'Arabic#507
- MohamedPraiseworthy or worthy of praiseArabic#527
- ZahraFlower, blossom, or shining lightArabic#538
- HamzaLion or steadfast, braveArabic#541
- EmirCommander, prince, or ruler in ArabicArabic#551
- MohammadPraised, commendableArabic#561
- NadiaHope or announcerArabic#565
- ZainGrace, beauty, or ornamentArabic#567
- LinaShort form of names ending in -lina, such as Carolina, or a variant of LenaArabic#572
- ImaniFaith (in God)Arabic#579
- AliaExalted, sublime, or nobleArabic#587
- RayanOf debated originArabic#588
- JamirOf debated originArabic#592
- MohammedPraised, praiseworthyArabic#595
- AmiriAn Arabic-derived name related to amir, "prince" or "commander"Arabic#604
- LeylaNight, or born at nightArabic#611
- YahyaGod is graciousArabic#615
- HassanHandsome, good, or benefactorArabic#625
- ZaydIncrease, abundance, growthArabic#632
- SamirOne who converses pleasantly at night, or a companion in evening conversationArabic#643
- AyaVerses of the Quran, or sign / miracleArabic#644
- NoorLight, radianceArabic#659
- AhmadMost highly praised, a superlative of the root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'Arabic#669
- ZaidIncrease, abundance, or growthArabic#675
- AmaniPeace, tranquility, safetyArabic#678
- OmariGod is high, exalted, or most highArabic#686
- IdrisOf uncertain meaningArabic#694
- KareemGenerous, noble, or bountifulArabic#701
- AhmedOne who constantly thanks God, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'Arabic#703
- MarthaMistress or lady, from AramaicArabic#712
- SamiraA name of Arabic origin meaning 'pleasant companion' or 'entertaining companion'Arabic#723
- ZahirBright, shining, or apparentArabic#738
- YousefGod increases (in grace or honor)Arabic#744
- MustafaChosen, selectedArabic#760
- AyanDepending on origin: in Arabic, it can mean 'time', 'era', or 'God's gift'Arabic#762
- AbdullahServant of God (specifically, servant of Allah)Arabic#763
- InayaCaring, attentive, or concern (from Arabic عناية, ināyah)Arabic#776
- ZamirSongbirdArabic#778
- DaliaDepending on origin, it may mean 'branch' or 'bough' in Arabic, or 'goddess' or 'gentle' in LithuanianArabic#799
- ZainabA fragrant flowering plantArabic#807
- AliyaSublime, exalted, or highArabic#823
- LayanSoftness, gentleness, or tenderness in ArabicArabic#827
- AyahAyah is an Arabic word meaning 'sign,' 'verse' (of the Quran), or 'miracleArabic#869
- LaithStrong, lion-likeArabic#893
- NaelGift, or one who gives giftsArabic#903
- RainaQueen, or pureArabic#914
- AleiaVariant of Aaliyah, meaning 'exalted' or 'high' in ArabicArabic#933
- SalmaPeaceful, safe, or wholeArabic#936
- AyraRespected, noble, or reveredArabic#939
- KhalidEternal, immortal, everlastingArabic#940
- ImranProsperity or long life, though debatedArabic#969
- AmeerCommander, prince, or rulerArabic#980
- KhadijaPremature baby, or one born prematurely, but traditionally interpreted as 'trustworthy, honest'Arabic#980
- KabirThe greatArabic#999
- AdaraOf uncertain originArabic#1,004
- SafaOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic صفا (safa) meaning 'purity, serenity'Arabic#1,004
- RayyanOne meaning is 'luxuriant, rich, plentiful,' often associated with the gates of Paradise in Islamic traditionArabic#1,008
- ZayanOf debated originArabic#1,015
- YusraEase, prosperity, or good fortuneArabic#1,016
- YamilethYamileth is widely considered a variant of Yamilet, which itself derives from Yamilé, ultimately from Arabic and meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'Arabic#1,022
- YaseenOne of the names of the Prophet MuhammadArabic#1,030
- InaraIlluminated or heaven-sentArabic#1,047
- LiyanaOf debated meaningArabic#1,059
- DuaPrayer, invocation, or supplication in IslamArabic#1,060
- ZakariGod remembersArabic#1,060
- IsmailGod hearsArabic#1,064
- NazirOne who warns or admonishesArabic#1,069
- IlyasGod is my salvationArabic#1,075
- NaylaA variant of Naila, meaning 'one who succeeds' or 'attainer' in ArabicArabic#1,076
- ZairaOne possible meaning is 'flower' or 'blooming' in Arabic, though the name may also have Hebrew or Slavic rootsArabic#1,080
- KarimGenerous, noble, or bountifulArabic#1,084
- AymanBlessed, lucky, or right-handedArabic#1,095
- RamiOne who is a shooter with a bow, an archer, or one who throwsArabic#1,097
- SamiFrom the Arabic 'samī' meaning 'exalted, sublime' or a short form of SamuelArabic#1,112
- LeenaDerived from the Arabic word for 'tender' or 'young palm tree'Arabic#1,113
- YazanTo determineArabic#1,123
- ZakariyaGod remembersArabic#1,128
- HasanHandsome, good, or benefactorArabic#1,145
- OsmanYoung snake or dragonArabic#1,156
- YasirHe who is wealthy, prosperous, or easyArabic#1,156
- UmarFlourishing, long-lived, or prosperousArabic#1,159
- AminahTrustworthy, faithful, or secureArabic#1,160
- AyatSigns, verses, or miracles, specifically referring to the verses of the QuranArabic#1,160
- ArhamThe most merciful, one of the attributes of God in IslamArabic#1,176
- YasmineJasmine flowerArabic#1,183
- AmarahOf debated originArabic#1,186
- AliahExalted, sublime, or of high statusArabic#1,192
- JamalBeauty, handsomeness, graceArabic#1,196
- AsiyaOne who tends to the weakArabic#1,211
- TalaGold (in Arabic)Arabic#1,211
- BilalWater, moisture, or freshnessArabic#1,212
- SyedA respectful Arabic title meaning 'lord' or 'master,' traditionally used for male descendants of the Prophet MuhammadArabic#1,217
- SamaOf uncertain originArabic#1,219
- AhmirOf debated originArabic#1,231
- YasinOne of the names of the Prophet Muhammad, also the title of the 36th chapter of the QuranArabic#1,235
- AmalHope, aspirationArabic#1,241
- AmmarLong-lived, one who builds, or civilized personArabic#1,241
- SultanKing, ruler, sovereign, or authorityArabic#1,241
- LaylahNight or dark beautyArabic#1,250
- SaniyahThe name Saniyah is often considered a variant of Saniya, meaning "radiant" or "brilliant" in Arabic, though its exact meaning is debatedArabic#1,279
- ZaharaShining, blooming, or radiantArabic#1,285
- AnasFriendliness, sociability, or intimacyArabic#1,290
- YunusA prophetic name meaning 'dove' or 'pigeon' in Hebrew and Arabic, referring to the prophet JonahArabic#1,290
- FarisKnight, horseman, or riderArabic#1,297
- ZainaBeauty, grace, or splendorArabic#1,309
- Aydinenlightened, bright, or intelligentArabic#1,315
- SaifA name meaning 'sword' in ArabicArabic#1,315
- ZamiraQueen, princess, or songArabic#1,318
- FarrahJoy, happinessArabic#1,326
- SafiyaPure, sincere, or chosen friendArabic#1,326
- SanadSupport, pillar, or relianceArabic#1,328
- Alyasky, heaven, loftinessArabic#1,334
- HadiGuide, leader, or one who shows the right pathArabic#1,341
- FarahJoy, gladness, or happinessArabic#1,348
- JadJad is an Arabic name meaning 'excellence' or 'generosity'Arabic#1,352
- ShiaGift from GodArabic#1,358
- SidraLotus tree, or poetic for heaven, paradiseArabic#1,359
- AmeeraPrincess or leaderArabic#1,367
- AmarOne who is immortal or eternalArabic#1,388
- AyeshaAlive, living, or she who livesArabic#1,396
- MahirSkilled, expert, or adeptArabic#1,401
- Aidaof uncertain originArabic#1,413
- KhadijahEarly baby, born prematurelyArabic#1,427
- SanaResplendence, brilliance, or praiseArabic#1,427
- ZarahBlossom, flower, or princessArabic#1,427
- RaheemMerciful, compassionate (one of the attributes of Allah in Islam)Arabic#1,436
- HafsaYoung lionessArabic#1,452
- IsraNight journeyArabic#1,458
- MalekKing, owner, masterArabic#1,466
- IqraRecite, read, or proclaimArabic#1,467
- ZiaRadiance, light, splendor, or gloryArabic#1,467
- ZaynabFragrant flowering plant, often associated with the jasmine or lotus flowerArabic#1,484
- ZaynaBeautiful, grace, or a variant of ZaynabArabic#1,493
- HakeemWise, judicious, or physicianArabic#1,499
- JannahGarden of Paradise, from the Arabic word for garden or paradiseArabic#1,518
- ZakariaGod remembersArabic#1,520
- NourLight, illuminationArabic#1,525
- NaziyahOf uncertain originArabic#1,534
- ReemA white antelope, symbolizing grace and beautyArabic#1,534
- AdnanSettler (in a garden)Arabic#1,539
- MalakAngel, messengerArabic#1,540
- YoussefGod increases, or God will addArabic#1,554
- AbdulrahmanServant of the Most Gracious, referring to one of the names of God in IslamArabic#1,564
- AayanGod's giftArabic#1,571
- SaidHappy, fortunate, or luckyArabic#1,585
- SulaimanSulaiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, meaning 'peaceful one' or 'man of peaceArabic#1,585
- TahaPure, pious, or one of the mysterious letters (Ta-Ha) opening the 20th sura of the QuranArabic#1,585
- TariqMorning star, night visitor, or knocker (one who knocks at the door)Arabic#1,585
- LailahOf uncertain originArabic#1,592
- AminTrustworthy, faithful, or honestArabic#1,602
- UsmanOne meaning is 'small snake' or 'baby snake,' though the name is traditionally understood as a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and carries honorific connotations in Islamic contextArabic#1,602
- KaramGenerosity, nobility, or graciousnessArabic#1,609
- ZadeOf uncertain originArabic#1,609
- AsmaSupreme, loftier, more eminentArabic#1,611
- MahdiGuided one, rightly guided (in Islamic eschatology, the awaited redeemer)Arabic#1,621
- SamiyahGod has heard, exalted, or loftyArabic#1,643
- YazminYazmin is a spelling variant of Jasmine, meaning 'jasmine flower,' derived from Persian via ArabicArabic#1,643
- LeilahOf debated origin, possibly deriving from the Arabic word for 'night' or a Hebrew name meaning 'weary'Arabic#1,652
- AizaRespected or powerful womanArabic#1,666
- KalilahBelovedArabic#1,673
- IssaGod is salvation, or of uncertain origin depending on the name's specific derivationArabic#1,677
- JamilaBeautiful, lovelyArabic#1,684
- Naimtranquil, content, or happyArabic#1,688
- YamanBlessed, auspiciousArabic#1,688
- GhaithRain, especially the light rain that brings prosperityArabic#1,699
- AzirOf uncertain originArabic#1,708
- RamsesSon of Ra (the sun god)Arabic#1,708
- RashadGood sense, good judgment, or right guidanceArabic#1,708
- AleyahVariant of Aaliyah, often interpreted as "exalted" or "high" in ArabicArabic#1,710
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