Girls Favorites (A-Z)

  1. Fatima
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "a woman who abstains"
    • Description:

      Captivating and gorgeous, powerful but with gentle sounds, Fatima is a popular name of Arabic origin. In the Quran, she is one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters, and the wife of Ali, the forth ruler of the Muslim world. Fatima is regarded as the ideal example of a Muslim women, which makes it a favorite among Muslim parents.
  2. Xena
    • Origin:

      Pop culture, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "guest, hospitality"
    • Description:

      Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name was used as a nickname, or temporary name, for the minor planet now known as Eris. It was chosen when it was still being decided how Eris would be classified, and was selected because it began with X and had the mythological, TV connection.
  3. Emina
    • Origin:

      Arabic and Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "truth"
    • Description:

      This name of an Albanian supermodel is a short form of many Slavic choices but is an intriguing alternative to Emma on its own.
  4. Safiyya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "confidante, best friend"
    • Description:

      The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.
  5. Jamila
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, graceful"
    • Description:

      Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.
  6. Yasmeen
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "jasmine flower"
    • Description:

      One of the less frequently seen spellings of this popular name.

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