International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"vision, sight, dream"
Ruya is a beautiful Arabic name with a lovely meaning, associated with dreams, ambitions, and receiving a vision. Also spelled as Roya and Rouyaa, it has an approachable and appealing sound.
"divine aid"
Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
Camilia is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Camilla, which has Latin origins meaning "young ceremonial attendant" or "free-born." The name carries a sense of elegance and grace, with…
Malay and Arabic
"slender"
Malay form of Sufyan
Turkish
"autumn leaves"
Not, in fact, a spelling variation of Hazel (although it could be used as such). But Hazal is also a nature name — it refers to the dried, fallen leaves of Autumn.
"noble, generous"
A feminine form of the popular Arabic name Karim, Karima has a pleasing balance of strong and soft sounds. Derived from the Arabic kamuna , the name is associated with generosity and benevolence, and…
"auspicious, blessed, favorable"
A beautiful name of Arabic origin, with a musical sound and an uplifting meaning. Maymuna comes from the root, yamana meaning "to be lucky", which links it to the popular Arabic name Ayman (or…
"seer of truth"
Name of the last king of Egypt.
Alesha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive of Alexei or Alexander, derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.'…
Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
Also spelled Hawa, Hawwa is a form of Eve used in Arabic, Swahili, and in Old Hebrew.
Rehaan is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures, primarily Arabic, Persian, and Indian origins. The name generally means 'sweet-smelling' or 'fragrant', sometimes associated with the…
Loula is a feminine name with multiple origins. In French contexts, it appears as a diminutive of Louise, meaning 'renowned warrior.' In Greek usage, it serves as a shortened form of Paraskevoula.…
"level, even"
Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky is called Suhail in Arabic. Several other stars on the southern horizon also contain Suhail, including Al Suhail al Wazn, Al Suhail al Muhlif, and Suhail…
Dutch, Persian, Kazakh, Arabic, Sanskrit
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace; coral; purification"
A succinct and multicultural choice, Marjan's meaning and pronunciation differs depending on which root you follow. As a Dutch name, it is a variation of Marianne, a name that blends the classic…
Arabic, Hebrew
"man"
Arabic or Islamic spelling of Adam
African
"servant of God"
This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
Bosnian masculine form of Amal
"hope, inspiration"
A popular masculine name in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amel is a bright and hopeful choice. Figure skater Amel Bureković, retired footballer Amel Mujčinović, and World Championships runner Amel Tuka are…
Afreen is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'praise,' 'blessing,' or 'admiration.' Widely used across Muslim communities in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim diaspora…
