325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Kamil
Arabic; Polish, Czech, Slovak
"perfect; young ceremonial attendant"
Although popular in the Muslim community as representing one of the 99 qualities of God listed in the Quran, this could be confused with the female Camille. It's also common in the West Slavic…
Khalíl
Arabic
"friend"
One of several similar names well used in the Muslim community.
Latif
Arabic
"gentle, kind"
Classic Muslim name representing one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah; Queen Latifah has drawn attention to the feminine form of the name.
Mahmoud
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.
Majid
Arabic
"illustrious"
This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.
Málik
Arabic
"lord, master"
For several years this name ranked high with African-American parents, but it's definitely started to slide.
Maliq
Spelling variation of Malik, Arabic
"king"
The q-ending of this common name adds a quirky element.
Mansur
Arabic
"divine aid"
Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
Mousa
Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam,…
Mozes
Mozes is a variation of Moses, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "drawn out of the water," referring to the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued from the Nile River. This particular…
Nabil
Arabic
"highborn"
Pleasant and accessible and not as widely-used as some other African names .
Nadim
Arabic
"friend"
Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
Nadir
Arabic
"precious, scarce"
A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as…
Naeem
Arabic
"benevolent"
Could present pronunciation problems.
Naji
Arabic
"safe"
Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.
Najib
Arabic
"wellborn"
Regal feel.
Nakia
Arabic
"pure"
Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.
Nasim
Arabic
"breeze, fresh air"
A traditional Arabic choice, used on girls and boys, with a bright, fresh, and nature connected meaning. Naseem is an alternative Arabic and Urdu form, while Nesim is used in Turkey. Though unisex,…
Nasser
Arabic
"the winner"
Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
Nazih
Arabic
"pure, chaste, honest"
A zippy Arabic name with a solid and serious meaning, Nazih has been notably borne by poet Nazih Abu Afach and footballer Amjhad Nazih.