325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Yasmine
Arabic variation of Jasmine
"jasmine flower"
Any of the Y forms, which also include Yasmeen, Yasmin, and Yasmina, make this name more unusual and distinctive.
Jinan
Arabic
"garden, paradise"
One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
Aziza
Arabic
"powerful and beloved"
Aziza is a zippy palindromic choice that is the female variation of Aziz and is found in several Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures. All in all, an attractive and interesting option; a…
Akiba
Variation of Akiva, Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
Janan
Arabic
"heart, soul"
An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.
Ranya
Ranya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'delightful to look at' or 'she who looks good,' suggesting beauty and pleasing appearance. The name also has Sanskrit…
Jamila
Arabic
"beautiful, graceful"
Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.
Jalila
Arabic
"illustrious"
The two l's in this Arabic name give it a particularly rich rhythmic quality.
Raidah
Arabic
"leader"
Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.
Jala
Arabic
"great, illustrious"
Simple, pretty, and delicate.
Aza
Arabic
"powerful"
Aza is an excellent Arabic choice: elegant and simple. Too simple for you? Consider Aziza.
Akiva
Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
Bright and bold traditionally masculine name used in Israel.
Adara
Arabic, Hebrew
"maidens; noble, exalted"
A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it…
Rafa
Arabic
"happiness, prosperity"
Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right. Whether you use it as a full name or a nickname, Rafa's casual coolness could allow it to…
Radeyah
Arabic
"contented"
One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.
Matar
Matar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it's used across several cultures. In Arabic, the name means 'rain' or 'downpour', symbolizing blessing, renewal, and life-giving properties. Rain…
Rana
Arabic
"queenly"
A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.
Raja
Arabic and Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the…
Jaeda
Arabic
"long-necked beauty"
Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.
Rabia
Arabic
"spring"
Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for names that mean new beginnings , this makes an unusual and…