International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
"growth and progress"
A Quranic name — sometimes spelled Zidane — that's also familiar as a surname, especially of French soccer star Zinedine Zidane.
"red"
This name was given to Aisha by Muhammed because of her characteristically rosy cheeks. Humaira is the common Urdu spelling of this name, which can also be written as Humayra. The name ranks in the…
"wind that scatters dust; or increase"
A beautiful and little-used Arabic name with two great meanings, depending on the Arabic spelling used.
Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam,…
Arabic and Urdu
"breeze, fresh air"
Variant of Nasim
"grace, charity, abundance"
A strong Arabic name with a powerful positive meaning.
Ismaeel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Ismail or Ismael. This name traces back to the biblical and Quranic figure Ishmael, the son of Abraham (Ibrahim). The…
"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.
"unique, precious pearl"
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
Arabic or Semitic
"goddess of the sun"
Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.
"capable"
Kadir is derived from Qadir (many Arabic K names are phonetic versions of Q-starting names); a classic Muslim name reflecting one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.
"kindled, enlivened"
A bright and lively name of Arabic origin, also spelled as Eshal. Currently in the England and Wales Top 1000, it is popular among Muslim families.
Ebrahim is a variant of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name traces its origins to the ancient Hebrew name Avraham, meaning 'father of many nations' or 'exalted father.' Ebrahim…
Maaz is a masculine name of Arabic origin with significant meaning in Islamic tradition. The name derives from Arabic roots and is mentioned in the Quran, typically meaning "refuge" or "shelter."…
"faith"
Variantion of Iman borne by model Imaan Hammam.
"silver"
A sweet and cheerful Arabic name, offering cute nicknames like Lu and Jaynie. It can also be written as Lujayn, Loujain or Loujayn. Loujain al-Hathloul is a well-known Saudi women's rights activist.
Adyan is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'adyan' meaning 'religions' or 'faiths' in Arabic. It can also be considered a variation of Adyan or Adian. The name has gained modest…
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…
Ashar is a masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew origins, carrying beautiful meanings across cultures. In Arabic, it can mean 'dawn' or 'morning,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. In Hebrew…
