Bosnian Names
- Anisa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"good-natured"Description:
Phonetic spelling of the Muslim Aanisah, chosen by singer Macy Gray for one of her daughters.
- Najila
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"bright eyes"Description:
Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
- Zahir
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"helper, supporter"Description:
A popular name in the Middle East and one of the most evocative choices of its genre. One of the 99 names of Allah. The feminine form is Zahira.
- Farida
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"unique, precious pearl"Description:
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
- Namir
Origin:
Hebrew, ArabicMeaning:
"leopard"Description:
A worldly choice that translates well, Namir is an animal-related choice in Hebrew and Arabic.
- Nadim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"friend"Description:
Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
- Umar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"flourishing, thriving"Description:
A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
- Asma
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"supreme"Description:
Asma is a simple but powerful name, and holds significance in Islamic tradition. Asma was a niece of Muhammad whose refusal to betray her uncle and father helped them escape to Mecca.
