Arabic Names

A significant name within Islamic tradition, the name was born by Maytham al-Tammar, a trusted and close companion of Iman Ali ibn Abu Talib, the forth Caliph (Muslim ruler). Known for his sacrifices to religion and loyalty to Iman Ali, he is viewed as a worthy namesake.
 
Also appearing as Meysem, Maitham, and Meysam, the name derives from Arabic and means "crushing". While this may sound like a negative meaning, it is generally interpreted to refer to the sound made by the hooves of a horse of camel.
 
The name may however have English origins too, appearing in the name of Great Maytham Hall, a listed country house, famous for being the inspiration behind the novel, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this case, the name may mean "estate with mayweed", "good homestead" or "maiden settlement".

Maytham

A unisex Arabic name with a soft and international sound, Mishal has a glowing meaning too. 

Mishal

A variant of Nadira, this is an Arabic name that appears in the Quran, used as a word to describe the faces of those in Jannah, the final resting place of the righteous. 

Nadirah

Nadire is the Turkish and Albanian form of the Arabic Nadira, a name that appears in the Quran as a word, used to describe the faces of those in Jannah, the final resting place of the righteous. 

Nadi̇re

An uplifting Arabic name, meaning of "rising, getting up", Nahid connects to aspiration, energy, and spirituality. Not to be confused with the Persian Nahid, a planet name and a feminine name from Iranian mythology, Nahid has ranked in England and Wales and in Azerbaijan. 

Nahid

An Arabic name with an endearing meaning and an strong sound, Napheesa (also written as Nafisa, Nafeesa, and Nafisah) translates literally to "something so good and valuable that people compete for it". This form is notably borne by basketball star, Napheesa Collier, who goes by sweet nickname Phee. 

Napheesa

North African name with a distinctive beat. 

Haqikah

Also spelled as Namira, this animal-inspired choice derives from the Hebrew namer or the Arabic namir, both meaning "leopard". As such, it's a multicultural choice, associated with strength, independence, and agility.

Nemera

A bright, glowing name of Arabic origin, Nibras is connected to light and guidance, via its "lamp", "lantern", and "beacon" meanings. 

Nibras

A multicultural choice, Niran is used predominantly as a masculine name in Thailand where it is is associated with eternity and everlasting, while in among Hebrew and Arabic speakers it is used more neutrally. From its Hebrew roots, it means either "plowed field" or "first-born" (ultimately an abbreviation of noled yeled rishon, while in Arabic, it comes from nar meaning "fire" or "fires". 
 
Other sources of the name include a Yoruba word for having a memory or a supernatural vision, and a Persian word for pomegranates.

Niran

An Uzbek form of Nadira, an Arabic name that appears in the Quran as a word, used to describe the faces of those in Jannah, the resting place of the righteous in Islamic tradition. Nodirabibi is an elaborated form, paired with the element bibi meaning "learned woman".

Nodira

A compound name blending Nodira, the Uzbek form of Nadira, and Bibi, a zippy Arabic choice. They come together to form the appealing meaning "rare, precious, learned woman", giving the name an aspirational and powerful feel.

Nodirabibi

Also transcribed as Nuramira and Nuramirah, this name combines the popular Arabic names Nor (or Nur) and Amirah. Meaning "light" and "commander, princess" respectively, they come together to form a bright and regal feeling name, that may be interpreted as meaning "commander of light".
 
This form is used predominantly in Malaysia and Thailand.

Noramira

A Malay compound name, blending Turkic Aslan with the popular Arabic Nur, this name may be interpreted to mean "lion of light". Also written as Nurazlan and Nor Azlan, it has a bright and powerful feel.

Norazlan

A bright and elegant Arabic name, Nouhaila might be considered a variation (or elaboration) of Naila, meaning "gracious" or "successful, attainer", a spin on Nuha, meaning "wisdom", a form of Nour, meaning "little light"; an alternative form of Nourallah ("light of Allah"), or perhaps a variant of Nawal, meaning "gift".
 
A notable bearer is Moroccan football player, Nouhaila Benzima.

Nouhaila

A powerful and pretty compound name, blending the two popular Arabic names: Nur and Amira. Used predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore, the name may also be transcribed as Nuramirah and Noramira, the latter being used in Thailand too.
 
The two elements mean "light" and "commander, leader, princess" respectively, and come together to mean "commander of light" or "princess of light".

Nuramira

Bright and brilliant, Nuramirah is a Malay compound name, blending two popular names, both of Arabic origin. Comprised of Nur, meaning "light", and Amirah, meaning "commander, princess, leader", it may be interpreted to have the slightly poetic meaning of "commander of light" or "princess of light".
 
Also spelled as Noramira and Nuramira, and less oftern as Noramirah, it is used predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore.

Nuramirah

While Nuri is typically used for boys in Arabic, the Nurie spelling is used across Ethiopia and a number of Slavic counties as a feminine choice. Meaning "my light" from its Arabic roots, it has a gentle and uplifting feel. 
 
Used internationally, it may also be a diminutive of the Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese Nuria, a place name meaning "place between the valleys" or as a feminization of Nuri or Nuriel, meaning "my fire" and "fire/light of God".

Nurie

A Maghrebi Arabic name, used predominantly on the Ivory Coast, and in Egypt, Oula may be considered a variant of Aaliyah, meaning "lofty, sublime, high, exalted" or it could be derived from ulwa meaning "first". Oula may be pronounced as OW-luh (to get the "high, exalted" meaning) and OO-luh (to get the "first" meaning). 
 
The name is also used as a Finnish diminutive of Olaf and as the Cornish word for "owl".

Oula

Habibah

Arabic names have become much more widely known and used around the world over the past few decades. 

The Arabic name Muhammad has risen to become reportedly the 

 in the entire world when all its spellings are counted together. Muhammad is Number 1 in England as well as throughout the Arab world and also ranks among the Top 100 boys’ names in Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Australia.

Arabic baby names widely used over the decades

 include Omar and Xavier, Leila (in all its variations) and Zara. Celebrities have helped popularize such Arabic names as Zayn, Aaliyah, Farrah, and Iman.

 in the Top 500 in the US include Amir, Malik, Nasir, Omar, and Xavier. 

 in the US Top 500 include Aaliyah, Amina, Layla, Fatima, and Zara. 

 include Maryam, Noor, Ahmed, and Ali. Muslim parents of every nationality often choose Arabic baby names, so other choices such as Zayn and Zara, Samar and Rashid, Jana and Yousouf are widely used around the world.

Here is our complete list of Arabic names,  ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Arabic names are common in the Muslim community, and include stylish choices such as Layla, Amir, Zara, and Zayn, with meanings and popularity (Page 27)

325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)