International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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…
Duaa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries significant spiritual meaning. It translates to 'prayer' or 'supplication' in Arabic, representing the act of calling upon Allah in Islam. This…
Russian, Arabic; "hope; moist with dew"
"hope; moist with dew"
A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning…
Russian; Yiddish; Arabic
"easygoing; rose; leader"
Known in America via the wife of Soviet head Mikhail Gorbachev; a possibility for parents of Eastern-European descent wanting to move beyond Natasha and Nadia or for parents from the Middle East…
Mikaeel is a multicultural masculine name, representing an Arabic and Quranic variation of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' In Islamic tradition, Mikaeel (or Mikail) is…
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, Greek
"sapphire"
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.
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…
Arabic
"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…
Amaan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means "security," "peace," or "protection," derived from the root word for safety and tranquility. In Hindi and Urdu contexts,…
Daniyal is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Daniel. The original Hebrew name Daniel means 'God is my judge' and appears prominently in the Bible and Quran. This…
Hashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who gathers' or 'collector.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Hashir is one of the names of Allah, signifying 'The Gatherer' who will gather humanity…
"silver pearl"
Rare and rhythmic.
"Sirius"
A pretty name of Arabic origin, Rumaisa is used as one of the names for the star Sirius and is associated with Rumaisaa bint Milhan, also known as Sahabiyyah or Umm Sulaym, who was a companion to the…
Salwa is a feminine name with Arabic origins, carrying beautiful meanings including 'comfort,' 'solace,' or 'consolation.' In some contexts, it can also refer to 'quail' (the bird), which has…
Zunairah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, often interpreted to mean 'small, beautiful light' or 'illumination.' The name has connections to Islamic tradition and is recognized in Muslim…
"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.
Jalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'important,' 'exalted,' or 'revered.' It's the feminine form of Jalil, one of the 99 attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition, giving the name deep…
Saba is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'grandfather' or 'aged one,' though as a female name it takes on different connotations. In Arabic, Saba refers to the…
Arabic, Basque, Hausa
"shawl; star; section of tree"
Attractive, rhythmic choice with roots in several languages and cultures. It's a lesser-known a celestial name, meaning "star" in Basque and referring to a star in the constellation Boötes in Arabic.
