Arabic Names that Start With N
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Nyla
Arabic, Sanskrit, Irish, modern invention
"winner, one who achieves; hero; cloud; wind, air; dark blue"
Bright, spirited, and playful, Nyla shares sounds with the popular Isla, Lila, Layla, and Delilah, making it feel fresh and in style. A name with a number of possible origins, it made a brief,…
Nasir
Arabic
"helper"
Similar to Nasser, with a slightly more altruistic meaning. Rapper Nas was born Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, and Nasir may have gotten a bump from 2016 show The Night Of , whose protagonist was named…
Nylah
Arabic
"winner"
Nylah is the Arabic name of a princess -- Nyla is another variation -- that's rising quickly through the ranks, partly thanks to an adorable kitty that enjoyed 15 minutes of YouTube fame. But we…
Noor
Arabic; Dutch variation of Eleonora
"light"
An interesting name associated with the elegant American-born Queen Noor of Jordan. Noor is very popular among modern Muslim parents around the world and is beginning to cross over, perhaps because…
Naja
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…
Najiba
Arabic
"wellborn"
Rhythmic and alluring.
Najila
Arabic
"bright eyes"
Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
Nasima
Arabic
"breeze, fresh air"
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
Nazira
Arabic
"equal"
Striking, azure-tinted choice.
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.
Numair
Arabic
"panther"
Projects an air of power and speed.