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Arabic
"mountaintop, splendid, brilliant"
One of the most easily imported Arabic names.
"crown"
Taj is a cool-sounding name reflecting the magnificence of the seventeenth-century Indian Taj Mahal, chosen by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his son. The musician known as Taj Mahal was born Henry…
Issa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic culture, it is the name for Jesus (prophet Isa in Islam) and means 'God is salvation.' It also appears in Slavic languages as a…
"powerful and beloved"
This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm…
Arabic, Scandinavian variation of Naema
"tranquil; pleasantness"
As an Arabic name, the normal transcription is Na'ima, with an apostrophe. It was a Top 200 name in France in the 1970s and '80s, and ranked in the US Top 1000 from 2005 to 2008. Naima can also be a…
Sulayman is the Arabic form of Solomon, a name with deep historical and religious significance. Derived from the Hebrew 'Shelomoh' meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful,' Sulayman appears in Islamic tradition…
"safe"
Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in…
"full of virtue, pure"
Not related to Zack, Zacky, Zachary, or Zachariah – but many will assume it is.
Aziza is a zippy palindromic choice that is the female variation of Aziz and is found in several Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures. All in all, an attractive and interesting option; a…
Binyamin is the traditional Hebrew form of Benjamin, a masculine name with deep biblical roots. In the Hebrew Bible, Binyamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of one of the…
Arabic and Persian
"unique, precious"
The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.
Hebrew
"graciousness"
Hanan is an obscure (male) biblical figure, who was a chief member of the tribe of Benjamin. Reminiscent of Hannah, this name could be a cute choice for a little girl whose parents are looking for…
"light"
More commonly seen as a girl name, where it has roots in both Arabic and Dutch. The masculine variation of Noor is Arabic and used in Islamic communities.
"moon halo"
A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.
Muna is a feminine name with origins in multiple cultures, giving it a rich, cross-cultural appeal. In Arabic, Muna (منى) means 'wish' or 'desire,' symbolizing something precious and hoped for. In…
Jamilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'lovely,' or 'graceful.' This name has been used throughout the Islamic world for centuries and carries strong positive connotations…
Arabic, Persian, Hebrew
"dawn, morning, awakening; crescent"
A soft, strong name, commonly heard in the Middle East, Sahar is an Arabic and Persian name, associated with dawn and beginnings, and a Hebrew name, meaning "crescent", in turn linking it to the…
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
"loved one"
A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
Alim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'knowledgeable,' 'learned,' or 'wise.' The name derives from the Arabic word for knowledge ('ilm') and holds particular significance in Islamic…
