International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Arabic variation of David
Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys .
Arabic
"morning"
A short and punchy Arabic name referring to the time between sunrise and noon. Also spelled Zuha.
Zahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pious," "ascetic," or "one who renounces worldly pleasures." The name derives from the Arabic word "zuhd," referring to abstinence and religious…
"king, monarch, emperor"
An Arabic name with a strong, regal meaning, Aahil and its alternative spelling Ahil come from the Arabic word for "emperor" or "great leader" and is generally used to refer to someone who rules over…
Diminutive of Louise or Lucy, or Arabic
"pearl"
Lula has a firecracker personality, a singing and dancing extrovert. Interesting that Lulu was a Top 100 name when the Social Security list was born in 1880, but it's been sliding ever since and has…
Nura is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural roots. In Arabic, it means 'light' or 'illumination,' symbolizing brightness and guidance. The name also appears in Aboriginal Australian…
Abubakar is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. It honors Abu Bakr, the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad and one of his closest companions. The name literally means…
Izaan is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic roots. The name derives from Arabic, meaning 'obedience,' 'compliance,' or 'submission to God's will.' It's sometimes interpreted as 'one who is…
"illustrious"
This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.
"peace through faith"
Short form of the name Anglicized as Saladin, very popular throughout the Arab world.
"beautifier; handsome"
Similar to the more popular Zayn - and likely a variation of it - Zayyan is a unisex Arabic name denoting someone who improves the world or makes things beautiful. Currently in the England and Wales…
"help"
Arabic form of Ezra or Azariah
"heavens, highborn, exalted"
A spelling variant of Aliyah and Aaliyah, popularised by the singer of the same name.
"praiseworthy"
Derived from the same root as the popular name Muhammad, Hamdan is an Arabic name, also used in Indonesia and Malaysia, that means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise". It has aristocratic and…
Arabic, Urdu
"care, concern"
Variant spelling of Inaya
Muna is a feminine name with origins in multiple cultures, giving it a rich, cross-cultural appeal. In Arabic, Muna (منى) means 'wish' or 'desire,' symbolizing something precious and hoped for. In…
Huzaifa is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. The name honors Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a revered companion (sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad and an important figure in…
"good news"
If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.
Arabic; Polish, Czech, Slovak
"perfect; young ceremonial attendant"
Although popular in the Muslim community as representing one of the 99 qualities of God listed in the Quran, this could be confused with the female Camille. It's also common in the West Slavic…
Arabic, Persian, Hebrew
"dawn, morning, awakening; crescent"
A soft, strong name, commonly heard in the Middle East, Sahar is an Arabic and Persian name, associated with dawn and beginnings, and a Hebrew name, meaning "crescent", in turn linking it to the…
