International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"healthy"
Samina is a little-known name in the US, given to only a handful of baby girls each year, that is prime for wider use. It's attractive, easy to spell and pronounce, and makes a perfect alternative to…
Bibical place-name
Marah is where the Israelites camped right after they walked through the parted Red Sea. Marah is related to Mara and has the same "bitter" meaning.
Shakir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. It derives from the Arabic root 'shakara', which expresses gratitude and appreciation. The name is widely used…
Turkish, Japanese and Thai
"women; night, dream"
A multicultural choice with an appealing sound. In Arabic, it means "women" and is the name of the fourth chapter of the Quran (surah an-Nisa). In Thai, it means "night" or "dream". In Japanese, it…
"God-fearing or devoted to God"
Rida is a name indirectly mentioned in the Quran. While it can be used for both girls and boys, in English-speaking countries its similarity to the more common Rita makes it more appropriate for…
"pure and chaste"
Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
"my heart"
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
"fair, brilliant beauty"
Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…
Aishah is a beautiful feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'alive and well' or 'prosperous.' The name carries significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Aishah was the name of the…
French and Maghrebi transcription of Amal, Arabic, Albanian
"hope, aspirations; sweet"
Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet". Notably borne by singer Amel…
Danyal is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin, serving as a variant of Daniel. In Islamic tradition, Danyal refers to the prophet Daniel mentioned in religious texts. The name carries the…
Danisha appears to be a feminine name that combines the familiar name root 'Dan' with the suffix '-isha.' The 'Dan' element may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'judge' or 'God is my judge,' as found in…
"honorable, noble"
Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.
"ascent"
Miraj's meaning of "ascent" is a reference to the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad into Heaven, making this a very important Muslim name.
Aaminah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest.' It holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as it was the name of Prophet Muhammad's mother,…
Arabic form of Zacharias and Zechariah, Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
A name that works well in multiple languages, Zakariyya is the Arabic transliteration of Zechariah, Zacharias, and Zachary. The name has been consistently appearing in the England and Wales Top 1000…
Hebrew and Arabic
"tender"
An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a…
"precious, rare"
A beautiful name with a meaning befitting a treasured baby, Nadira is a feminine form of Nadir. Also spelled as Nadirah and appearing as Nadire in Albanian and Turkish, it means "precious, rare",…
Spanish and Catalan surname
"arched wood that forms a bow"
This Catalan and Spanish surname is derived from the Spanish word "rueda" from the Latin "rota," meaning "arched wood that forms a bow."
