Bosnian Names

  1. Anisa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "good-natured"
    • Description:

      Phonetic spelling of the Muslim Aanisah, chosen by singer Macy Gray for one of her daughters.
  2. Najila
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "bright eyes"
    • Description:

      Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
  3. Zahir
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Farida
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "unique, precious pearl"
    • Description:

      Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
  5. Namir
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "leopard"
    • Description:

      A worldly choice that translates well, Namir is an animal-related choice in Hebrew and Arabic.
  6. Nadim
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "friend"
    • Description:

      Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
  7. Umar
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "flourishing, thriving"
    • Description:

      A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
  8. Asma
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.