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Arabic Names that Start With E

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Eliya

    • Origin:

      Variation of Elijah or Aliyah, Hebrew; Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is god; rising, to ascend; heavens, highborn, exalted"

    • Description:

      Eliya may be thought of as a female variation on the popular Biblical boys' name Elijah or a spelling variation of the popular girls' name Aliyah. It may not rank among the US Top 1000 and it may cause some spelling and pronunciation confusion, but it does have genuine roots as a name.
  2. Eyad

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "support; reinforcement"

    • Description:

      In the Quran, Eyad (and names with similar roots like Iyad and Ayad) refers to a person/entity that strengthens another. Eyad is one of the modern Arabic names for boys.
  3. Emira

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Amir, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "commander, prince"

    • Description:

      Emira is one of those pan-international names that feels pleasant enough but seems so unrooted to any one culture that it might as well be made up.
  4. Emani

    • Origin:

      Variation of Iman, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "faith"

    • Description:

      Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby boys given the name, while only a handful of baby boys were named Emani.
  5. Ebrahim

    • Description:

      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 holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as Ibrahim (Abraham) is revered as a prophet and patriarch. The name is widely used throughout Muslim communities globally, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. This variation with the 'E' spelling is especially common in certain regions like South Africa among Muslim communities. Ebrahim carries connotations of wisdom, faith, and leadership, reflecting the biblical/quranic figure's role as a spiritual founder and his willingness to sacrifice for his beliefs.