325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Naja
Greenlandic, Arabic or Navajo
"boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands"
One of several similar feminine names often found in the Muslim world but also a Native American name. And in Greenlandic, Naja means "a boy's younger sister", which could be a sweet connection to a…
Nadida
Arabic
"equal, a peer"
Light and rhythmic.
Farida
Arabic
"unique, precious pearl"
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
Nadira
Arabic
"precious, rare"
A beautiful name with a meaning befitting a treasured baby, Nadira is a feminine form of Nadir. Also spelled as Nadirah and appearing as Nadire in Albanian and Turkish, it means "precious, rare",…
Haroun
Arabic variation of Aaron
"exalted, high"
This common Arabic name is related to Aaron, but feels far more distinctive in the US. Haroun Khalifa is the protagonist of Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories .
Nada
Arabic, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian
"dew at sunrise; hope"
Concise Nada is a cross-cultural choice with pleasant meanings. In Arabic, it is derived from nadan meaning "dew, moisture", though other possible translations include "caller" and "goodness". As a…
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…
Zulma
Arabic
"peace"
A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness". In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning…
Zuelia
Arabic
"peace"
An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.
Nabila
Arabic
"honorable, noble"
Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.
Zoraida
Arabic
"captivating woman"
This name of a beautiful Moorish woman character in Don Quixote is rarely heard.
Abdallah
Arabic
"servant of Allah"
A frequently used Arabic name.
Mocha
English, color and coffee name
Save this for your next run to Starbucks.
Abdul
Arabic
"servant of Allah"
Widespread choice in the Muslim world, this was the name of both the father of the Prophet Mohammed and one of his sons.
Ebrahim
Ebrahim is a variant of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name traces its origins to the ancient Hebrew name Avraham, meaning 'father of many nations' or 'exalted father.' Ebrahim…
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…
Adil
Arabic
"just, fair"
Also spelled Adel, this name of Arabic origin is also used in Urdu, Turkish, and Persian. It comes from the Arabic root adala meaning "to act justly", linking it to honesty and fairness —…
Zaniah
Arabic
"corner"
This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.
Zuleika
Arabic
"fair, brilliant beauty"
Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…
Zalika
Arabic, Swahili
"wellborn"
See ZULEIKA.