Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Noor, Arabic
"light"
Noor is the prevailing spelling of this beautiful Arabic name, while Nour is preferred in many European countries, including France and Spain.
Safiyyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pure' or 'chosen friend.' This beautiful name holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as it was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's…
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…
Reyah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Hebrew roots where it means 'vision' or 'sight,' or possibly as a variant of Raya meaning 'friend.' Some connect it to Arabic…
Arabic
"pure"
The soft and pretty name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, Greek
"sapphire"
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.
"land that is lush and rich in water"
This unisex Arabic name is most frequently used for baby boys in the US, although a significant number of girls are named Rayan each year as well. The emphasis belongs on the second syllable.
Nusaybah is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (also known as Umm Umara), a notable female companion of the Prophet…
Safia is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' It's a variant of the name Safiya (or Safiyyah), which has significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as it was…
Safaa is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "purity" or "clarity." It derives from the Arabic word "safa" which signifies clearness, serenity, and moral purity. The name is particularly…
Rayah is a feminine name with multicultural origins and various meaningful interpretations. In Arabic, it means "flag" or "banner," symbolizing leadership and prominence. In Hebrew contexts, it…
"pure, serenity, clarity"
An English, Persian, and Turkish transcription of Arabic Safaa or Safaa', Safa is a a serene but strong choice and has proved popular among Muslim parents in the UK. Spritually significant, As-Safaa…
"fountain in paradise"
A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.
"pure and chaste"
Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
Persian
"lote tree, sidr tree"
Also appearing as Sidra, this botanical name has roots in Persian, and holds multiple levels of spiritual significance. It refers to the Ziziphus spina-christi , a spikey, evergreen plant, also known…
Swahili
"light, born during the day"
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
Arabic, Greek
"praise; death"
A multicultural choice with two rather different meanings, Thana is an Arabic name with the spiritual meaning of "praise". It may also appear as Thanaa, Sana, and Sena, the latter spellings…
Somali
"flower"
Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York 's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer. In Nigeria, Ubah is…
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle; meadow"
Another astral name, this one relating to one of the largest and brightest stars in the heavens, is popular in Scandinavia and Spain, where it ranks among the Top 50 girls' names . Although still…
"mountain peak"
A short and simple Arabic girl's name typically used in Muslim families.
