325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Bahira
Arabic
"dazzling, brilliant"
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
Bariah
Arabic
"does well"
A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.
Bahr
German surname
"bear, boar"
Farasha
Arabic
"butterfly"
Farasha is butterfly in Arabic, which means that to English-speakers, it feels more like a soft feminine name and less like a fluttery animal. Pretty without feeling flighty.
Cala
Arabic
"castle, fortess"
Extremely simple and extremely distinctive -- a winning combination. Sound-alike Calla is a Greek (and botanical) name that means beautiful.
Cantara
Arabic
"little bridge"
An interesting and unusual choice, with a choral feel.
Emani
Variation of Iman, Arabic
"faith"
Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby…
Iman
Arabic
"faith"
One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
Faizah
Arabic
"victorious"
Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.
Farah
Arabic
"happiness"
Farah is a soft and lovely Arabic name, best known here in this original spelling via the last Empress of Iran, Farah Palavi. It's currently a Top 250 name in both France and the Netherlands, which…
Farrah
Arabic
"happiness"
Back in the late '70s, Farrah Fawcett's name was as frequently copied as her hairstyle and even made the Top 200 in 1977! Like any trend, however, it promptly fell back out of style, only to…
Farida
Arabic
"unique, precious pearl"
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
Habibah
Arabic
"beloved"
Strong and memorable.
Hadiya
Arabic
"guide to righteousness"
A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.
Halimah
Arabic
"gentle and patient"
The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
Hanifa
Arabic
"true believer"
Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.
Haqikah
Arabic
"truthful"
North African name with a distinctive beat.
Jaeda
Arabic
"long-necked beauty"
Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.
Jala
Arabic
"great, illustrious"
Simple, pretty, and delicate.
Jalila
Arabic
"illustrious"
The two l's in this Arabic name give it a particularly rich rhythmic quality.