International Baby Names
Muslim Names
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Zayyan
Arabic
"beautifier; handsome"
Similar to the more popular Zayn - and likely a variation of it - Zayyan is a unisex Arabic name denoting someone who improves the world or makes things beautiful. Currently in the England and Wales…
Zeeshan
Zeeshan is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin, popular in Muslim communities, particularly in Pakistan, India, and the Middle East. The name combines 'zee' meaning 'high position' or…
Zeynep
Turkish form of Zaynab, Arabic
"beauty; fragrant tree"
Pretty and strong, Zeynep is one of the most popular girl names in Turkey, where it has ranked in the Top 10 for more than 40 years — half of which it has spent in the very top spot. Familiar in The…
Zidan
Arabic
"growth and progress"
A Quranic name — sometimes spelled Zidane — that's also familiar as a surname, especially of French soccer star Zinedine Zidane.
Zidane
Arabic
"growth and progress"
Closely associated with French soccer star Zinedine Zidane, who became the manager of Real Madrid after retiring from play. One of the Arabic names for boys with modern rather than Quranic origins.
Zikri
Malay, Indonesian, Arabic
"rememberance, recollection"
Succinct and spiky, Zikri comes from the Arabic dhikr meaning "remembrance". The Biblical Zichri also shares a similar meaning.
Zimal
Zimal is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Urdu, it can mean 'beautiful' or 'earth,' while in some contexts it relates to winter or cold weather. The name has gained modest…
Zoha
Arabic
"morning"
A short and punchy Arabic name referring to the time between sunrise and noon. Also spelled Zuha.
Zoyna
Arabic via Urdu
"beautiful"
Ultimately a feminization of the very fashionable boys' name Zayn, Zoyna and its ilk, such as Zaina and Zoya, are fairly popular Arabic names for girls in Pakistan and among Muslims in India.
Zubair
Arabic
"strong, firm, intelligent"
Strong-sounding Arabic name which appears many times in the Quran.
Zuberi
Swahili
"strong"
Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
Zuleika
Arabic
"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…
Zunairah
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…
Nail
Arabic, Turkish
"winner, attainer, brave"
With its strong, powerful meaning, Nail - also transcribed as Nayel, Naail, Nael, and Naïl - is a popular choice in France.
Nayel
Arabic
"attainer, winner, brave"
Currently in the UK Top 1000, Nayel is an Arabic name with a powerful meaning, that can also be transcribed as Nail, Naail, and Nael.
Hamdi
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Deriving from the root hamida , this unisex Arabic name has a powerful and aspirational meaning but a light and friendly sound. The music producer known monomynously as Hamdi is a notable bearer.
Ruqaya
Arabic
"to rise, ascending"
A streamlined variation of the Arabic name Ruqayya, the name is associated with one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, who went on to marry Uthman, the third leader, or caliph, of the Muslim…
Wajiha
Arabic
"distinguished, beautiful"
A feminine form of Wajih, Wajiha is a name of elegance, eminence and distinction. Associated with esteem, illustriousness and beauty, it is also similar to the Arabic word wajah meaning "face" more…
Musfirah
Arabic
"glowing face, bright"
A joyful name with a beautiful meaning, Musfirah, also spelled Musfira, refers to the idea of glowing with happiness", or more specifically, to bright happy faces. It is considered a Muslim name as…
Wajih
Arabic
"eminent, distinguished; man of status"
An elegant and illustrious Arabic name, Wajih can also be related to the Arabic word for face . Notable Wajihs include literary critic Wajih Fanous and football player Wajih Abdel-Azim.