By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
"dazzling, brilliant"
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
"does well"
A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.
German surname
"bear, boar"
"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.
"little bridge"
An interesting and unusual choice, with a choral feel.
"beloved"
Strong and memorable.
"truthful"
North African name with a distinctive beat.
"heart, soul"
An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.
"immortal, everlasting"
Khalida is an evocative Middle Eastern choice. Its male counterpart, Khalid, recently returned to the US Top 1000.
English, color and coffee name
Save this for your next run to Starbucks.
"equal, a peer"
Light and rhythmic.
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…
"wellborn"
Rhythmic and alluring.
"bright eyes"
Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
"breeze, fresh air"
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
"capable"
This female form of Qadir represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.
"incense, scent"
Twist on the attractive and underused biblical name Keturah.
"spring"
Rhythmic name suitable for a girl born in a springtime month.
