Beautiful Arabic names

Appealing crosscultural choice.

One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.

A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.

As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself. Familiar in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and France, Rania is currently borne by Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of Jordan.