International Baby Names
Muslim Names
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Thana
Arabic, Greek
"praise; death"
A multicultural choice with two rather different meanings, Thana is an Arabic name with the spiritual meaning of "praise". It may also appear as Thanaa, Sana, and Sena, the latter spellings…
Ubah
Somali
"flower"
Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York 's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer. In Nigeria, Ubah is…
Umair
Arabic, Urdu
"flourish, prosper"
A cognate of Omar and Umar, Umair is an Arabic name with a bright, and distinctive end sound. Also spelled Umayr, it is associated with prosperity, long life, and thriving,
Umar
Arabic
"flourishing, thriving"
A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
Usman
Arabic
"baby bustard"
You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South…
Uzair
Arabic
"help"
Arabic form of Ezra or Azariah
Vega
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…
Waleed
Waleed is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'walid' meaning 'newborn,' 'boy,' or 'son.' It's a common name throughout the Arab world and Muslim communities globally. The name…
Waris
Yamileth
Spanish variation of Jamila, Arabic
"beautiful"
Popular in Mexico and familiar in the US, Yamileth is an elaborate and fresh form of Yamila, ultimately derived from the Arabic Jamil. Meaning "beautiful", it shares sounds with other familiar and…
Yanis
Greek, French, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
One of the relatives on the widely-branching family of John names, Yanis is in the French Top 50 and was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022, when it went from being outside the Top 1000 to within…
Yaqub
Yaqub is the Arabic and Persian form of the biblical name Jacob, meaning 'he who follows' or 'supplanter.' With roots in Semitic languages, it has been used throughout the Islamic world for…
Yaseen
Yaseen is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'Ya Sin,' which is the 36th chapter of the Quran. The name carries deep spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, as this chapter is often…
Yasin
Arabic
"ya + sin (two letters of the Arabic alphabet)"
From the Arabic letters ya and sin , which begin the 36th chapter of the Quran (surah Ya Sin).
Yasir
Arabic
"wealthy, prosperous"
In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.
Yasmina
Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…
Younes
Younes is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant of Yunus or Jonah. The name derives from the Arabic word meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and gentleness. Younes appears in…
Younis
Younis is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic origins, representing a variant of Yunus, which is the Arabic form of Jonah. In Islamic tradition, Yunus (Jonah) was a prophet mentioned in the…
Yousif
Yousif is a masculine name that represents the Arabic form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Widely used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities…
Youssef
Variation of Yusuf, Arabic
"Jehovah increases"
This alternate spelling of Yusuf leads the way in Spain, where it is among the 100 most popular baby names. In the US, streamlined Yusuf reigns.