Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"happiness"
Back in the late '70s, Farrah Fawcett's name was as frequently copied as her hairstyle and even made the Top 200 in 1977! Like any trend, however, it promptly fell back out of style, only to…
Fathima is a feminine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Fatima, which means 'one who abstains' or 'one who weans an infant.' The name holds significant importance in Islamic…
"breeze or open"
Fiza is an Arabic and Muslim name with a variety of reported meanings. A handful of baby girls received this rare name in the US last year.
"beloved, sweetheart"
A name whose sweet sound matches with its meaning, Habiba is popular in Somalia and North Africa. It comes from the Arabic habib meaning "dear, beloved", making it a bright and endearing choice.
"guide to righteousness"
A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.
"gathering; young lioness"
Concise but versatile, Hafsa is a popular name for girls among Muslims, that appears in the charts in the UK, France, Belgium, Turkey, and the Netherlands. It is a significant name in Islamic…
"young lioness"
Concise but versatile, Hafsah is a popular name for girls among Muslims. Also spelled Hafsa, it is a significant name in Islamic tradition, having been borne by the daughter of Umar, the second…
Variation of Hajra, Urdu
"flight; forsaken"
A warm and feminine name traditionally used among the Urdu Muslim community in India and Pakistan.
Urdu variation of Hagar, Hebrew
"moon halo"
A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.
Haleema is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'haleem' meaning 'gentle,' 'patient,' or 'forbearing.' The name carries significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Halimah…
African
"gentle, humane"
This Swahili and Muslim female name referring to the Prophet Muhammed's nurse. It is a popular name in Egypt and Somalia.
"gentle and patient"
The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
"pleasant"
A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.
Turkish variation of Khadija, Arabic
"premature child"
The Turkish form of Khadija, an important Muslim name connected to the first wife of Prophet Muhammed in the Quran. Double-barreled Hatice Kübra also makes the Turkish Top 100.
"peace"
Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam. More than 100 baby girls were named Hawa in the US last year.
Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
Also spelled Hawa, Hawwa is a form of Eve used in Arabic, Swahili, and in Old Hebrew.
Hebrew or Japanese
"life; universal feathers"
Appealing crosscultural choice.
