International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"fragrant"
An intriguing Arabic option, also spelled Qitara.
Greenlandic, Arabic or Navajo
"boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands"
One of several similar feminine names often found in the Muslim world but also a Native American name. And in Greenlandic, Naja means "a boy's younger sister", which could be a sweet connection to a…
Yushua is a masculine name that represents a transliteration variation of Joshua, which derives from Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is salvation.' This particular spelling reflects how the name appears in…
Arabic, Urdu
"victorious; knowledgable"
A beautiful name found in Urdu Muslim communities.
Variation of Zafreen, Arabic and Urdu
Zafreen variant used by Stephenie Meyer in the Twilight saga.
"capable"
This female form of Qadir represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.
Persian
"clearer"
A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.
"lamb"
Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.
"decree, destination"
One of several Arabic names that can be spelled with a Q or a K, rarely heard outside the Muslim community.
Arabic and Urdu
"breeze, fresh air"
Variant of Nasim
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
Variation of Hajra, Urdu
"flight; forsaken"
A warm and feminine name traditionally used among the Urdu Muslim community in India and Pakistan.
Swahili
"born during the pilgrimage to Mecca"
A name appropriate for boys born during the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca every Muslim is expected to make once in his lifetime.
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu
"throne"
Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls…
Haaris is a masculine name of Arabic origin, typically spelled as Haris or Harith in its traditional form. The name means "guardian," "protector," or "cultivator" in Arabic. It appears in Islamic…
"proof, testament"
Furqan is a meaningful Muslim name, as it is another name for the Quran as well as the name of a surah , or chapter in the text.
Turkish variation of Furqan, Arabic
The Turkish transcription of Furqan, another name for the Quran.
