180+ Arabic Girl Names
- Nada
Origin:
Arabic, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, MacedonianMeaning:
"dew at sunrise; hope"Description:
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 Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian name, it means "hope".
- Shamara
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"ready for battle"Description:
The M and the R add welcome strength.
- Iman
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"faith"Description:
One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
- Faizah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"victorious"Description:
Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.
- Safiyya
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"confidante, best friend"Description:
The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.
- Zaniah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"corner"Description:
This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.
- Salama
Origin:
African, SwahiliMeaning:
"peace, safety, security"Description:
The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.
- Nadira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"precious, rare"Description:
Feminine form of Nadir
- Nasima
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"breeze, fresh air"Description:
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
- Sheherazade
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"noble lineage"Description:
The tale-spinning heroine of The Thousand and One Nights, Sheherazade is an extravagantly elaborate name for a little girl. Too extravagantly elaborate? It's lovely and beguiling, and with the rise of such evocative monikers as Persephone and Ophelia, Sheherazade may have a chance in the modern baby name world. Another accepted spelling is Scheherazade. While the origin of this name is Persian, there are also modern Arabic forms of the name.
- Zafira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"to succeed"Description:
Has a gemlike glow, as in Sapphire.
- Omaira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"long life; red"Description:
Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.
- Akiba
Origin:
Variation of Akiva, HebrewMeaning:
"to protect, shelter"
- Safiyah
Description:
Safiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pure' or 'chosen friend.' This beautiful name appears in Islamic history as the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives, giving it significant religious and historical importance in Muslim communities. The name has variations including Safiya, Saffia, and Safiyyah, with slight differences in pronunciation across different cultures. Growing in popularity in diverse communities worldwide, Safiyah represents purity, wisdom, and moral clarity. The name has seen increased usage in Western countries in recent decades, appreciated for its melodious sound and meaningful etymology. Parents are drawn to Safiyah for its blend of historical significance, spiritual depth, and contemporary appeal.
- Aanisah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"good-natured"Description:
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
- Sama
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"sky"Description:
Sama is on the baby name roster in the English-speaking world thanks to its rank at the bottom of the British Top 1000. A variation of the Turkish Sema, Sama may be used as a simpler, fresher alternative to Samantha or one of the most accessible Arabic names for girls.
- Yamina
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"right, proper"Description:
Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings.
- Jinan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"garden, paradise"Description:
One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
- Bahr
Origin:
German surnameMeaning:
"bear, boar"
- Sahara
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"desert"Description:
A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.