Updated October 2026
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Malay, Arabic
"light + commander"
Also transcribed as Nuramira and Nuramirah, this name combines the popular Arabic names Nor (or Nur) and Amirah. Meaning "light" and "commander, princess" respectively, they come together to form a…
A powerful and pretty compound name, blending the two popular Arabic names: Nur and Amira. Used predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore, the name may also be transcribed as Nuramirah and Noramira,…
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.
Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan
"my light; place between the valleys"
While Nuri is typically used for boys in Arabic, the Nurie spelling is used across Ethiopia and a number of Slavic counties as a feminine choice. Meaning "my light" from its Arabic roots, it has a…
"rising"
An uplifting Arabic name, meaning of "rising, getting up", Nahid connects to aspiration, energy, and spirituality. Not to be confused with the Persian Nahid, a planet name and a feminine name from…
"gracious; little light; attainer"
A bright and elegant Arabic name, Nouhaila might be considered a variation (or elaboration) of Naila, meaning "gracious" or "successful, attainer", a spin on Nuha, meaning "wisdom", a form of Nour,…
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…
"lantern, beacon, light"
A bright, glowing name of Arabic origin, Nibras is connected to light and guidance, via its "lamp", "lantern", and "beacon" meanings.
"equal, a peer"
Light and rhythmic.
"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.
"panther"
Projects an air of power and speed.
Variation of Nafisa, Arabic
"precious, valuable"
An Arabic name with an endearing meaning and an strong sound, Napheesa (also written as Nafisa, Nafeesa, and Nafisah) translates literally to "something so good and valuable that people compete for…
"breeze, fresh air"
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
"bright eyes"
Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
"wellborn"
Rhythmic and alluring.