By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"white stone, flint"
Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.
"attainer"
A feminine form of Nail, an Arabic name with the aspirational and motivating meanings of "attainer" or "winner", this name holds significance within Islamic tradition, having been borne by the wife…
Botanical name; Arabic
"brightness"
Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly…
Variation of Watin, Arabic
"aorta"
Also spelled as Watin, this distinctive Arabic name has the unusual meaning of "aorta", referring to the main artery of the heart. More symbolically, you could say it means "life-line", as the aorta…
Igbo, English, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek
"grace; beloved, bitter; to thrive and live long; Yahweh has said; to sparkle"
Amaria is one of those rare names that sounds like a familiar and well-known choice. Part of this is done to its similarity to the likes of Amara, Amelia, Maria, and Aria, but another factor is it…
Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…
Spanish, Arabic
"palm tree; flower"
Yesenia is a Latinx favorite popularized by a character on a Spanish-language soap opera. Jessenia is another variation. The name is drawn from the name of a palm tree in South America, but Yesenia…
Urdu, Arabic
"prophetess, to return, repentant"
An Arabic and Urdu name, believed to be of recent coinage, it is suggested that the name comes from anaba meaning "to return, repentant", from nabbaha meaning "clever, bright" or "to alert. inform" ,…
"comfort, ease"
Succinct and easy going, Raha has the appealing meaning of "rest, repose" and "peace of mind" — qualities that parents may want for (and of) their baby. It appears in the Quran a number of times,…
"deserts"
A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use, Sahara brings to mind deserts and heat. Derived from Arabic, it is the name of the world's largest hot desert, located across the North…
"perfect"
An easily adaptable Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camila, Kamilah has gentle sounds and a bright meaning. It is a feminine form of Kamil, meaning "perfect,…
"faith"
One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
"gift"
A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe…
"high, exalted, praised"
Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.
Persian, Arabic
"vision, dream, sight"
Simple yet powerful, Roya is a Persian name, ultimately from the Arabic raʾā , meaning "to see, perceive", and is therefore associated with dreams and prophetic visions. Also appearing as Ruya, Roaa,…
Variation of Sierra or Sarah, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic
"mountain range; princess; pure"
Used as a twist on the nature name Sierra or the classic Biblical name Sarah, Siara could also be considered an anglicized corruption of the Irish Ciara, meaning "little dark one", or an Arabic name…
"trustworthy, faithful"
This elaboration of the Arabic amīn, meaning "trustworthy" or "to feel safe" was a fast riser in 2022, but has yet to crack the Top 1000. Latvian musical artist Aminata Savadogo's 2021 song "It's…
"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…
Feminine form of Simon or Simeon, variation of Samea, Hebrew, Arabic
"to hear, to listen; high, elevated; name of God"
Sometimes considered a rare feminine form of Simon or Simeon, in turn giving it the meaning "to hear, to listen", Simea also appears in the 2024 Disney movie, Moana 2 . In this case, the name is a…
Arabic, Hebrew
"deserts; dawn, morning; crescent, moon"
Sahari has been in the US stats since 2008, but 2025 saw it more than double in usage when it was given to 70 girls — the highest number of Saharis on record. A name with a number of possible…
