|
Names/Meaning |
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A'dab -
آداب
Hope and need |
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A'idah, Aida -
عیده
Visiting, returning; reward |
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A'ishah, Aisha,
Ayishah -
آٴیشه
Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Abia -
ابیه
Great |
|
Abida -
عابده
Worshipper |
|
Abir, Abeer -
ابیر
Fragrance |
|
Ablah, Abla' -
ابله
Perfectly formed |
|
Abra -
ابرا
Example, lesson |
|
Adara -
اداره
Virgin |
|
Adiba -
ادیبه
Cultured, polite |
|
Adila, Adilah, Adeela
-
عدیله
Equal |
|
Adiva -
ادیوا
Pleasant, gentle |
|
Afaf -
افاف
Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure |
|
Afifah -
عفیفه
Chaste |
|
Afra' -
عفره
White |
|
Ahd -
احد
Pledge, knowledge |
|
Ahlam -
احلم
Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative |
|
Ain -
عین
Eye, thus "precious" |
|
Aini -
عینی
Spring, flower, source, choice |
|
Akilah -
اکیلا
Intelligent, logical, one who reasons |
|
Alhena -
الحینا
A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini) |
|
Alima -
الیما
Wise |
|
Alimah -
الیمه
Skilled in music or dance |
|
Aliyyah, Aliah, A'lia
-
عالیه
Exaulted, noble, highest social standing |
|
Almas
-
الماس
Diamond |
|
Aludra -
الودرا
Virgin |
|
Alzubra -
الزبرا
(A star in the constellation Leo) |
|
Amal, A'mal, Amala -
عمل
Hopes, aspirations |
|
Amani -
امنی
Wishes, aspirations |
|
Amatullah -
امتلله
Female servant of Allah |
|
Amber -
امبر
Jewel |
|
Aminah, Ameena -
آمنه
Trustworthy, faithful |
|
Amineh -
آمینه
Faithful |
|
Amirah, Ameera -
امیره
Princess, leader |
|
Amtullah -
امتلله
Female servant of Allah |
|
Anan -
انن
Clouds |
|
Anbar -
انبر
Perfume, ambergris |
|
Anisah -
انیسه
Close, intimate, good friend |
|
Anwar -
انور
Rays of light |
|
Ara -
آرا
Opinions |
|
Areebah -
اریبه
Witty, smart |
|
Arub -
اروب
Loving to her husband |
|
Asima -
عاصمه
Protector |
|
Asiya -
آسیه
One who tends to the weak, one who heals |
|
Asma' -
عاصمه
Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr |
|
Atifa -
عاطفه
Affection, sympathy |
|
Atiya -
اطیه
Gift |
|
Ayah -
ایه
Sign; distinct |
|
Azhar -
اظهر
Flowers, blossoms |
|
Azizah, Azeeza -
عزیزه
Esteemed, precious, cherished |
|
Azzah -
عزه
Young, female gazelle |
|
Badi'a -
بدیعه
Unprecedented, admirable, unique |
|
Badra -
بدره
Full moon |
|
Badriyyah -
بدریه
Resembling the full moon |
|
Bahira, Baheera -
بحیره
Dazzling, brilliant |
|
Bahiya -
بحیه
Beautiful, radiant |
|
Balqis -
بلکیس
Name of the Queen of Sheba |
|
Banan -
بنان
Delicate, finger tips |
|
Baraka -
براکا
White one |
|
Bari'ah -
بریعه
Excelling |
|
Barika -
بریکه
Bloom, be successful |
|
Bashirah, Basheera -
بشیرا
Bringer of good tidings, joy |
|
Basimah, Baseema -
باهسمه
Smiling |
|
Basmah -
بسمعه
A smile |
|
Batul, Batool -
بتول
Ascetic virgin |
|
Bilqis -
بلقیس
Queen of Sheeba |
|
Bushra -
بشره
Good Omen |
|
Buthaynah, Buthayna -
بثیناه
Of beautiful and tender body |
|
Cala -
کالا
Castle |
|
Cantara -
کنتره
Small bridge |
|
Dahab -
داهب
Gold |
|
Dalal -
دلال
Treated or touched in a kind and loving way |
|
Duha, Dhuha -
دوها
Forenoon |
|
Fadilah, Fadheela -
فضیلاه
Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined |
|
Fadwa -
فدوا
Name derived from self-sacrifice |
|
Faizah -
فائیضه
Victorious, winner |
|
Falak -
فلک
Star |
|
Farah -
فرح
Joy |
|
Faridah, Fareeda -
فریده
Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem |
|
Farihah, Fareeha -
فریحه
Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad |
|
Fatimah, Fatima -
فاطمه
Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Fatin or Fatinah -
فاطن
Captivating, alluring, enchanting |
|
Fawziyyah, Fawziya,
Fazia -
فوزیه
Successful, victorious |
|
Fellah -
فلله
Arabian jasmine |
|
Firdaws, Firdoos -
فردوس
Highest garden in
Paradise |
|
Firyal -
فریال
Name |
|
Ghadah -
غاده
Beautiful |
|
Ghaliyah -
غلیه
Fragrant |
|
Ghaniyah -
غانیه
Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty |
|
Ghayda -
غیده
Young and delicate |
|
Ghusun, Ghusoon -
غسون
Branches of a tree |
|
Habibah -
حبیبه
Beloved, sweetheart, darling |
|
Hadiya -
حدیه
Guide to righteousness |
|
Hadiyyah -
حدییه
A gift |
|
Hafsah -
حفسه
Wife of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Hafthah -
حفظه
Preserved, protected |
|
Haifa,
Hayfa' -
حائفه
Slender, of beautiful body |
|
Halah -
حاله
Aureole |
|
Halimah, Haleema -
حلیمه
Gentle, patient, mild-tempered |
|
Hamidah, Hameeda -
حمیده
Praiseworthy |
|
Hana' -
حناء
Happiness |
|
Hanan -
حنان
Mercy |
|
Hanifah, Hanifa,
Haneefa -
حنیفه
True believer |
|
Haniyyah -
حنییه
Pleased, happy |
|
Hasna' -
حسناء
Beautiful |
|
Hayam -
حیام
Deliriously in love |
|
Hayat -
حیات
Life |
|
Hessa -
حِسه
Destiny |
|
Hibah -
حِبه
Gift |
|
Hind -
حند
Proper name |
|
Huda, Hooda -
هده
Right guidance |
|
Huma -
حما
Bird who brings joy |
|
Huriyyah, Hooriya -
حوریه
Angel |
|
Husn -
حسن
Beauty |
|
Husniyah -
حسنیاه
Beautiful |
|
Ibtihaj -
اِبتهاج
Joy |
|
Ikram -
اِکرام
Honor, hospitality, generosity |
|
Ilham -
اِلهام
Intuition |
|
Iman -
اِمام
Faith, belief |
|
Imtithal -
اِمتِثال
Polite obedience |
|
In'am -
اِنعام
Kindness, benefaction, bestowal |
|
Inas -
اِنَس
Sociability |
|
Inaya -
اِنایا
Concern; solicitude |
|
Intisar -
اِنتِسار
Triumph |
|
Izdihar -
اِزدِهار
Flourishing, blooming |
|
Jala' -
جالاء
Clarity, elucidation |
|
Jamilah, Jameela -
جمیله
Beautiful, graceful, lovely |
|
Janan -
جنن
Heart, soul |
|
Johara -
جوهارا
Jewel |
|
Jumanah -
جمنه
Silver pearl |
|
Kalila -
کلیلا
Sweetheart, beloved |
|
Kamilah -
کملیه
Perfect |
|
Karida -
کریدا
Untouched |
|
Karimah, Kareema -
کریمه
Generous, noble |
|
Kawthar -
کوثر
River in Paradise |
|
Khadijah, Khadeeja -
خدیجه
First wife of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Khalidah -
خالده
Immortal |
|
Khayriyyah, Khairiya -
خیرییه
Charitable, good |
|
Khulud, Khulood -
خلود
Immortality |
|
Kulthum, Kulthoom -
کلثوم
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Lama -
لاما
Darkness of lips |
|
Lamis, Lamees -
لامِس
Soft to the touch |
|
Lamya' -
لمیعه
Of dark lips |
|
Latifah, Lateefa -
لطیفه
Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly |
|
Layla, Leila -
لیله
(Born at) night |
|
Lina, Leena -
لیینه
Tender |
|
Lu'lu' -
للو
Pearls |
|
Lubabah -
لبابه
The innermost essence |
|
Luloah -
لولوعَه
A pearl |
|
Ma'isah -
مَیثه
Walking with a proud, swinging gait |
|
Madihah, Madeeha -
مدیحه
Praiseworthy |
|
Maha -
ماها
Wild cow, cow-eyes |
|
Maizah -
میزا
Discerning |
|
Majidah, Majeeda -
ماجده
Glorious |
|
Makarim -
مکرِم
Of good and honorable character |
|
Malak -
ملک
Angel |
|
Malika -
ملکه
Queen |
|
Manal -
منل
Attainment, achievement |
|
Manar -
منار
Guiding light |
|
Maram -
مارم
Asperation |
|
Mariam, Maryam -
مریم
Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary" |
|
Mas'ouda -
مسعوده
Happy, lucky, fortunate |
|
Mawiyah -
ماویه
The essence of life |
|
May -
مئ
Old Arabic name |
|
Maymunah -
میمونه
Auspicious, blessed |
|
Maysa' -
میثاه
To walk with a proud, swinging gait |
|
Maysun, Maysoon -
میثون
Of beautiful face and body |
|
Mayyadah -
مییده
To walk with a proud, swinging gait |
|
Mufidah, Mufeeda -
مفیده
Useful |
|
Muhjah -
مهجه
Heart's blood, soul |
|
Muminah -
مومِنه
Pious believer |
|
Muna, Mona -
مونا
Wish, desire |
|
Munirah, Muneera -
منیره
Illuminating, shedding light |
|
Mushirah, Musheera -
مشیره
Giving counsel, advising |
|
Muslimah -
مسلیمه
Devout believer |
|
Na'ilah -
نائله
Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds |
|
Na'ima, Na'imah -
نائمه
Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace |
|
Nabihah, Nabeeha -
نبیحا
Intelligent |
|
Nabilah, Nabeela -
نبیله
Noble |
|
Nada -
نَدا
Generousity, dew |
|
Nadia -
نادیه
The beginning, first |
|
Nadidah, Nadeeda -
ندیده
Equal, rival |
|
Nadirah -
نادره
Rare, precious |
|
Nadwah -
نَدوه
Councel |
|
Nafisah, Nafeesa -
نفیسه
Precious thing, gem |
|
Nahlah -
نَاهله
A drink of water |
|
Najah -
نَجه
Success |
|
Najat -
نجات
Safety |
|
Najibah, Najeeba -
نجیبه
Of noble birth |
|
Najiyah -
نجییه
Safe |
|
Najla -
نجیلا
Of wide eyes |
|
Najwa -
نجوه
Confidential talk, secret conversation |
|
Najya -
نجیا
Victorious |
|
Nashida -
نشیبا
Student |
|
Nashwa -
نشوه
Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates |
|
Nasiha -
نصیحا
One who gives valuable advice |
|
Nasira -
ناصره
Victorious, helper |
|
Nathifa -
نژیفه
Clean, pure |
|
Nawal -
ناول
Gift |
|
Nawar -
ناور
Flower |
|
Nazahah -
نزهها
Purity, righteousness, honesty |
|
Nazihah -
نزیها
Honest |
|
Nazirah -
نزیره
Like, equal, matching |
|
Ni'mah -
نِعما
Blessing, loan |
|
Ni'mat -
نعمت
Blessings, loans |
|
Nibal -
نِبال
Arrows |
|
Nida -
ندا
Call |
|
Nouf -
نئوف
Highest point on a mountain |
|
Nudar, Nudhar -
نودر
Gold |
|
Nuha -
نوحا
Intelligence |
|
Numa -
نوما
Beautiful and pleasant |
|
Nur, Noor -
نور
Light |
|
Qubilah -
قِبله
Concord |
|
Ra'idah -
رائده
Leader |
|
Rabab -
رباب
White cloud |
|
Rabi'ah -
رابعه
Garden, springtime |
|
Radeyah, Radhiya -
رضیه
Content, satisfied |
|
Radwa, Radhwa -
رضوا
A mountain in
Medina
|
|
Rafa' -
رفع
Happiness, prosperity |
|
Raghd -
رغب
Pleasant |
|
Rahimah -
رحیمه
Merciful, compassionate |
|
Raja' -
رجع
Hopeful |
|
Rana -
رانا
To gaze, look |
|
Rand -
رَند
Tree of good scent |
|
Raniyah -
رانیه
Gazing |
|
Rasha -
رَشا
Young gazelle |
|
Rashida, Rasheeda -
رشیده
Wise, mature |
|
Rawdah, Rawdha -
رَوضه
Garden |
|
Rawiyah -
رَویه
Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry |
|
Rayya -
رَیا
Sated with drink |
|
Rida -
رِدا
Favored by God |
|
Rihana -
ریحانه
Sweet basil |
|
Rim, Reem -
ریم
Gazelle |
|
Rima, Reema -
رِیما
White antelope |
|
Rukan -
رکان
Steady, confident |
|
Ruqayyah, Ruqaya -
رقیه
Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Ruwaydah -
رویدا
Walking gently |
|
Sabah -
صباء
Morning |
|
Sabirah -
صبره
Patient |
|
Safa -
سفا
Clarity, purity, serenity |
|
Safiyyah -
صفیه
Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend |
|
Sahar -
سَحَر
Dawn |
|
Sahlah -
صالح
Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing |
|
Saidah -
سیده
Happy, fortunate |
|
Saihah -
سیاه
Good, useful |
|
Sakinah, Sakeena
God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility |
|
Salihah
Correct, agreeable |
|
Salimah, Saleema
Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy |
|
Salma
Peaceful |
|
Salwa
Solace; quail |
|
Samah
Generosity |
|
Samar
Evening conversation |
|
Sameh
Forgiver |
|
Samihah, Sameeha
Generous |
|
Samira, Sameera
Entertaining female companion |
|
Samiyah
Elevated, exhalted, lofty |
|
Sana'
Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look |
|
Sawsan
Lily of the valley |
|
Shadha
Aromatic |
|
Shadiyah
Singer |
|
Shahrazad
Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights" |
|
Sharifah, Shareefa
Noble |
|
Siham
Arrows |
|
Suha
Name of a star |
|
Suhailah, Suhaylah,
Suhayla
Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing |
|
Suhaymah
Small arrow |
|
Suhayr, Suhair
Proper name |
|
Sumayyah, Sumaiya
Proper name |
|
Tahirah
Pure, chaste |
|
Takiyah
Pious, righteous |
|
Talibah
Seeker after knowledge |
|
Tarub, Taroob
Merry |
|
Thana'
Thankfulness |
|
Thara'
Wealth |
|
Thurayya
Star |
|
Umayma
Little mother |
|
Wafa'
Faithfulness |
|
Wafiqah, Wafeeqa
Successful |
|
Wafiyyah, Wafiya
Loyal, faithful |
|
Wahibah
Giver, donor |
|
Wajihah, Wajeeha
Eminent, distinguished |
|
Walidah
Newborn |
|
Warda, Wardah, Wordah
Rose |
|
Widad
Love, friendship |
|
Wijdan
Ecstacy, sentiment |
|
Wisal
Communion in love |
|
Yafiah
High |
|
Yakootah
Emerald |
|
Yamha
Dove |
|
Yaminah
Right and proper |
|
Yasirah
Lenient |
|
Yasmine, Yasmin,
Yasmeen
Jasmine |
|
Yumn
Good fortune, success |
|
Yusra
Proper name |
|
Zafirah
Victorious, successful |
|
Zahirah
Shining, luminous |
|
Zahra'
White |
|
Zahrah
Flower, beauty, star |
|
Zainab, Zaynab
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) |
|
Zakiyyah
Pure |
|
Zaynah, Zaina
Beautiful |
|
Zubaidah
Excellent |
