Arabic names belong to the Semitic language family, one of the most widely spoken languages globally. This collection contains 2,909 Arabic names with their meanings, cultural backgrounds, and pronunciation guides. You'll find 1,648 names traditionally given to boys and 1,184 names for girls, reflecting naming patterns from the Arab world and Middle East. These names carry the linguistic heritage and cultural values of Arabic-speaking communities. Common themes include noble, divine, beautiful, showing what Arabic cultures have valued across generations.
This name derives from the Arabic “`-l-y > ʿAlī > Aliyyaḧ,” meaning “lofty, high status, exalted, sublime and superb, exalted, paramount (most high).” Islamic traditional use of the name goes back to Ali Ibn Abu Talib, the Islamic leader and cousin of Muhammad. Still, the name is identical in form and meaning to the “Hebrew: Eli,” which goes back to the Eli in the Books of Samuel. Aliyya is an indirect Quranic name. It is the feminine form of the name Ali. It is derived from the `-l-y > ʿAlī root, which is often used in the Qur’an and is the root for two of the 99 names of Allah: Al-Ali and al-Muta’Aali.
This name derives from the Arabic and Persian (fārsi) “záhara > zahraḧ,” meaning “brilliance, light, brightness, splendor, beauty, flower, blossom.” The Ottoman and Persian empires have expanded the use of these names to Slavic countries and the Indian subcontinent, respectively. This name, not having a unique transliteration, is transcribed in several ways, including Zehra and Zohra(h), and many others, by the way, Zahra is also used as a surname, particularly in Malta. Saint Zaira was a martyr of the Catholic Church and is cited in Spain during the Moorish occupation and commemorated on October 21.
This name derives from the Arabic “`-l-y > ʿAlī > Aliyyaḧ,” meaning “lofty, high status, exalted, sublime and superb, exalted, paramount (most high).” Islamic traditional use of the name goes back to Ali Ibn Abu Talib, the Islamic leader and cousin of Muhammad. Still, the name is identical in form and meaning to the “Hebrew: Eli,” which goes back to the Eli in the Books of Samuel. Aliyya is an indirect Quranic name. It is the feminine form of the name Ali. It is derived from the `-l-y > ʿAlī root, which is often used in the Qur’an and is the root for two of the 99 names of Allah: Al-Ali and al-Muta’Aali.
This name derives from the Arabic “ḍiyāʾ,” meaning “splendour, light, glow.” This was the name of a 14th-century Islamic Indian historian.
mind, wisdom
This name is a short form of Eva, Evelyn, and Elvira. The name is of Hebrew, Norman-French, (Germanic), (Irish), Arabic, Germanic, and Spanish origin and comes from the following roots: (ḤAWWAH) (AVELINE) (AV / AVI > AVILA) (ÓIPH) and (ALLOVERA > GUILVIRA).
This name derives from the Arabic “rīm > reem,” meaning “white antelope, white gazelle, a wild member of the Bovidae, originally with the sense of climbing up higher, hence also away from others, to depart from, to separate oneself from, to avoid capture, to be wild or free.”
This name derives from the Arabic “āyah”, meaning “sign, miracle, verse”. Aya was an Ancient Egyptian king’s wife of the Thirteenth Dynasty (between 1803 and 1649 BCE). She is known from two sources. Aya appears on a stela now in Würzburg. From this source, it is clear that she was part of an influential family of high court officials and was related to the Vizier Ankhu.
This name derives from the Arabic “duʻāʼ,” meaning “prayer.”
Exalted, prestige, glory, Nobility, excellence
It is a male given name of Arabic and Hebrew origin from ʿUmar, which in turn derives from the word “‘umr” (life). The meaning is “populous, flourishing, flourishing, long-lived, eloquent, and gifted speaker.” It is a common name in Arab and Muslim territories and populations in general, as well as in Spanish speaking countries. `Umar ibn Al-Khattāb was one of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs (rulers) in history. He was a sahābi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
This name derives from the Arabic “‘Aṭā,” meaning “gift.” Ata-Malek Juvayni (1226–1283) was a Persian historian who wrote an account of the Mongol Empire entitled Tarīkh-i Jahān-gushā (History of the World Conqueror).
This name is a short form of Eva, Evelyn, and Elvira. The name is of Hebrew, Norman-French, (Germanic), (Irish), Arabic, Germanic, and Spanish origin and comes from the following roots: (ḤAWWAH) (AVELINE) (AV / AVI > AVILA) (ÓIPH) and (ALLOVERA > GUILVIRA).
This name derives from the Arabic root “N-W-R > Nūr,” meaning “my fire, light, luminous, radiant, brilliant.” An-Nur, meaning “the light” in Arabic, is the 24th Sura of the Qur’an. Nuriyah and its variants is an indirect Quranic feminine name.
This name is a Spanish form derived from the Visigothic “aliwēr,” composed of two elements; “*aljaz / aljis / *aljǭ,” meaning “other, another, else, foreign” plus “*wēraz,” meaning “true, trustworthy.” The second hypothesis is from the Old Gothic name “Guilvira” from various Germanic combinations such as “*gailaz plus *wēraz / *gailaz plus *waraz. However, it is possibly of Arabic origin, meaning “the white,” linked to the Spanish “elva” (Latin: albinus). This hypothesis is supported by the ancient name of the city of Granada, which was “Elvira,” a Spanish adaptation of Arabic “Ilbirah” (bab Ilbirah). 1) Saint Caecilius of Elvira is venerated as the patron saint of Granada, Spain. Tradition makes him a Christian missionary of the 1st-century, during the Apostolic Age. He evangelized the town of “Iliberri or Iliberis” (Elvira/Granada) and became its first bishop. He is thus considered the founder of the Archdiocese of Granada, established around 64 AD. 2) Elvira of Castile (~1100–1135) was the first Queen of Sicily. 2) Elvira Ramírez (~935–986) was a Leonese princess who served as a regent of the kingdom during the minority of her nephew Ramiro III of León.
Pledge, knowledge
This name derives from the Arabic “`-l-y > ʿAlī,” meaning “lofty, high status, exalted, sublime and superb, exalted, paramount (most high).” Islamic traditional use of the name goes back to Ali Ibn Abu Talib, the Islamic leader and cousin of Muhammad. Still, the name is identical in form and meaning to the “Hebrew: Eli,” which goes back to the Eli in the Books of Samuel.
The Arabic term saif (سيف) translates to "sword" in general, but is normally taken to refer to the scimitar type of curved backsword in particular.
Vega, also designated (Alpha Lyrae), is the brightest star in the constellation of Lyra, the fifth brightest star in the night sky, and the second brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus. It is relatively close at only 25 light-years from the Sun and, together with Arcturus and Sirius, one of the most luminous stars in the Sun’s neighborhood. The original name of the star, Wega (later corrupted in Vega), derives from the transliteration of the Arabic word “wāqi” (planant), deriving from the phrase “an-nasr al-wāqi ‘” (planing vulture), which was the name by which they designated the star the 11th-century Arab astronomers, who saw in the Lira, the shape of an eagle.
This name derives from the Arabic “Ḥabīb,” meaning “beloved, darling,” which in turn derives from the Syriac Triconsonantal “Ḥ-B-B,” meaning “love.” According to some sources, however, the word could be of Akkadian (Sumerian) origin. 1) Abibus of Edessa († 322) was a Christian martyr at Edessa, Mesopotamia, under Emperor Licinius in 322. He was burned alive and buried together with Gurias and Samonas. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on November 15. 2) Abibus of Nekressi (fl. 6th century) was one of the thirteen Assyrian apostles of Georgia and the bishop of Nekressi. 3) Abibus of Samosata († 297) was a Christian martyr at Samosata. He was ordered executed in 297 by crucifixion. 4) Habib Abdullah ibn Alawi al-Haddad, In Islamic history, was considered one of the great Sufi sages. He was an adherent to the Ashari Sunni Creed of Faith (Aqeedah), while in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), he was a Shafi’i.
This name derives from the Arabic word “ruʾyā,” meaning “vision, dream (related to seeing).” In turn, the name means “the dreamer.”
Alif in the Arabic alphabet, equivalent to Aleph, the first letter of many Semitic alphabets. It also means “slender,” from the Turkish phrase “elif gibi,” literally “shaped like Elif.”
mind, wisdom
meadows, gardens
meadows, gardens
This name derives from the Arabic root “N-W-R > Nūr,” meaning “my fire, light, luminous, radiant, brilliant.” An-Nur, meaning “the light” in Arabic, is the 24th Sura of the Qur’an. Nuriyah and its variants is an indirect Quranic feminine name.
This name derives from the Arabic “riḍā / ridha,” meaning “satisfaction, contentment, wish, assent, goodwill, desire.” This name was borne by Ali Musi Al-Ridha, a 9th-century Shiite imam. Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavī was the shah of Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian revolution on 11 February 1979. Riḍā (Reza) is an Islamic concept rooted in the Qur’an and the practices.
brilliant, splendid
goodness, excellence
goodness, excellence
This name derives from the Arabic “Fāṭimah,” meaning “to abstain, abstention, she who weans children.” Fāṭimah was the daughter of Muhammad, who was married to the caliph Ali, considered in Islamic culture one of the three most perfect women, worthy to enter into Heaven. For Muslims, Fatimah is an inspiring example and one of the most popular girls' names throughout the Muslim world. Our Lady of Fátima is a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary due to her alleged apparitions to three shepherd children at Fátima, Portugal, on the thirteenth day of six consecutive months in 1917, beginning on May 13.
This name derives from the Arabic “ḍiyāʾ,” meaning “splendour, light, glow.” This was the name of a 14th-century Islamic Indian historian.
This name derives from the Arabic directly mentioned name “Ḥasan,” meaning “beautiful, handsome, goodly, gentle, good-mannered, virtuous and devoted to God.” Ḥasan ibn `Ali is an essential figure in Islam. He is the son of Ali and Fatimah. The latter is the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
This name derives from the Arabic “Ṣāliḥ,” meaning “pius, virtuous”. Saleh was a prophet of ancient Arabia mentioned in the Qur’an, who prophesied to the tribe of Thamud.
This name derives from the Arabic directly mentioned name “Ḥasan,” meaning “beautiful, handsome, goodly, gentle, good-mannered, virtuous and devoted to God.” Ḥasan ibn `Ali is an essential figure in Islam. He is the son of Ali and Fatimah. The latter is the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
This name is a Spanish form derived from the Visigothic “aliwēr,” composed of two elements; “*aljaz / aljis / *aljǭ,” meaning “other, another, else, foreign” plus “*wēraz,” meaning “true, trustworthy.” The second hypothesis is from the Old Gothic name “Guilvira” from various Germanic combinations such as “*gailaz plus *wēraz / *gailaz plus *waraz. However, it is possibly of Arabic origin, meaning “the white,” linked to the Spanish “elva” (Latin: albinus). This hypothesis is supported by the ancient name of the city of Granada, which was “Elvira,” a Spanish adaptation of Arabic “Ilbirah” (bab Ilbirah). 1) Saint Caecilius of Elvira is venerated as the patron saint of Granada, Spain. Tradition makes him a Christian missionary of the 1st-century, during the Apostolic Age. He evangelized the town of “Iliberri or Iliberis” (Elvira/Granada) and became its first bishop. He is thus considered the founder of the Archdiocese of Granada, established around 64 AD. 2) Elvira of Castile (~1100–1135) was the first Queen of Sicily. 2) Elvira Ramírez (~935–986) was a Leonese princess who served as a regent of the kingdom during the minority of her nephew Ramiro III of León.
This name derives from the arabic “ʿạqb”, meaning “Strafe, The Latest, THE LAST PROPHET”.
This name derives from the Latin spelling of the Arabic “Hibah,” meaning “gift, especially a gift and blessing from Allah, the giver of gifts and blessings.”
This name derives from the Latin spelling of the Arabic “Hibah,” meaning “gift, especially a gift and blessing from Allah, the giver of gifts and blessings.”
Nuray is a feminine given name of Arabic and Turkish origin, meaning “bright moon, Radiating moon.” According to Azerbaijan Ministry of Justice in 2013, the name Nuray ranked 2th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby girls.
This name derives from the Arabic “Hidayat,” meaning “direction, guidance, instruction, to give directions.” Noor E Hidayat is one of the most authentic recent books on Tassawuf written by Dr. Muhammad Hasan Imam. It captures the readers’ attention immediately and is considered one of the most balanced books on the Islamic way of life.
This name derives from the Arabic “Fa’iz,” meaning “successful one, winner,” Urdu: “grace, favor.” Al-Faiz (1149–1160), better known by his regnal name al-Fa’iz bi-Nasr Allah, was the thirteenth and penultimate Caliph of the Fatimid dynasty. He was believed by the Hafizi Ismailis to be an imam. 2) Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur (Muhammad Beg Khan Najm-i-Sani) was a ruler of the princely state of Banganapalle, including the Chenchelimala territory.
This name derives from the Arabic “na’im,” meaning “tranquil, at ease, happiness, comfort.” Arab al-Na’im is a Bedouin village in northern Israel. Located in the Galilee near Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In the Hebrew Old Testament, the Adjective “nâ’îym,” means “1) pleasant, delightful, sweet, lovely, agreeable, delightful, lovely, beautiful. 2) singing, sweetly sounding, musical”.
This name derives from the Arabic “āṣif,” meaning “forgiveness, the divine immortal talking horse.” Asif bin Barkhiya, described in the 27th Chapter of the Qur’an, transported the throne of the Queen of Sheba.
This name derives from the Arabic adjective “aseel / asil”, meaning “original, authentic, genuine, pure, origin, unique, smooth, honey, sweet”. The name Aslı is used as a nickname for the heroine in the 16th-Century, Turkic tale “Kerem ile Aslı”
This name derives from the Arabic “riḍā / ridha,” meaning “satisfaction, contentment, wish, assent, goodwill, desire.” This name was borne by Ali Musi Al-Ridha, a 9th-century Shiite imam. Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavī was the shah of Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian revolution on 11 February 1979. Riḍā (Reza) is an Islamic concept rooted in the Qur’an and the practices.
This name derives from the Arabic “riḍā / ridha,” meaning “satisfaction, contentment, wish, assent, goodwill, desire.” This name was borne by Ali Musi Al-Ridha, a 9th-century Shiite imam. Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavī was the shah of Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian revolution on 11 February 1979. Riḍā (Reza) is an Islamic concept rooted in the Qur’an and the practices.
This name derives from the Arabic “ábasa > ʻAbbās,” meaning “one who frowns a lot, untamed lion, austere, severely simple in appearance.” Sūrat al-ʿAbasa (He Frowned) is the 80th Sura of the Qur’an with 42 Ayat. It is a Meccan Sura. The Surah is so designated after the word `abasa with which it opens. It is the name of many companions of Prophet Muhammad, including Abbas bin Abdulmutallab, uncle of the Prophet, and an important figure in Islamic history. Abbas derives from the AIN-B-S (grim) root used in many places in the Quran.
This name derives from the Arabic word “âabid,” meaning “worshiper, one who worships Allah.” Taken from the Qur’an, “O humankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. (Quran 2:24) “. 1) According to Genesis 25:4, Abid was the son of Midian and the grandson of Abraham and his wife, Keturah. 2) Abida Sultan Begum (1913–2002) was the eldest daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last Nawab of the Bhopal state.
This name derives from the Arabic “ʿābir,” meaning “passing by, crossing, traveling on the road, one who interprets dreams or books.” It is an indirect Quranic name derived from the “ain-b-r” root, which is used in many places in the Qur’an.
This name derives from the Arabic “A-D-L > ʻĀdil,” meaning “just person, fairness, rightful, the utterly just, the righteous, the honest (Islamic theology: God's divine justice).” It is commonly used in Muslim countries and sometimes used by Coptic Christians throughout the Middle East. Adl is another word for divine justice in Islam. The conception of this term varies between Shiites and Sunnis. Shiites tend to believe that God is rationally just, that men inherently know the difference between good and evil, and that we have complete free will.
This name derives from the Arabic directly mentioned name “Ḥasan,” meaning “beautiful, handsome, goodly, gentle, good-mannered, virtuous and devoted to God.” Ḥasan ibn `Ali is an essential figure in Islam. He is the son of Ali and Fatimah. The latter is the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
It is a male and female name derived from the Arabic “nima,” meaning “blessing, boon, favor, a gift from Allah, grace bounty, comforts of life.”
It is an indirect Quranic name from Arabic “Bakūr / Bakr,” ancient Arabian tribes, meaning “young camel.” Muslims like this name out of love for Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the closest companion of Prophet Muhammad. 1) Baker (Romanized as Bakr) is a village in Kuhestan Rural District, Rostaq District, Darab County, Fars Province, Iran. 2) Bakur (Romanized as Bakūr, also known as Bakr) is a village in Kamaraj Rural District, Kamaraj, and Konartakhteh District, Kazerun County, Fars Province, Iran.
This name derives from the Arabic “‘Aṭā,” meaning “gift.” Ata-Malek Juvayni (1226–1283) was a Persian historian who wrote an account of the Mongol Empire entitled Tarīkh-i Jahān-gushā (History of the World Conqueror).
This name comes from the Arabic name “Ayda,” which means “coming back, returning, visitor, helper, distinguished.” A coined name of an imaginary Ethiopian princess in Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Aida (1871). The name had a massive spread in the late 1800s, although it was probably a variant of Ada.
This name derives from the Arabic “Sa‘īd,” meaning “happy, lucky.” The Maltese surname “Said” has the same origin but has been borne by Latin Catholics for over seven centuries. Most Maltese surnames are of Italian origin, but this (with Abdilla) is one of the very few authentically Arabic given names that have survived in the islands as family names. It is a variant of the medieval Sicilian Christian surname Saido, Saito (Saidu), derived from the Siculo-Arabic given name Sa'īd used by both Muslims and Christians.
it is a arabic name means "Glory, pride, elegance, gracefulness."
This name derives from the Arabic “Zayd > Zada,” meaning “abundance, one who gives abundantly, prosperity, growth, Growth and Progress, generous, good fortune.” 1) Zayd Ibn Harithah was a prominent figure in the early Islamic community and the only one of Sahaba whose name appears in the Qur’an (33:37). As he was the Islamic prophet’s adopted son, Muhammad, before Islam, abolished adoption in exchange for kafala. 2) Zayd Ibn Thabit was the personal scribe of Muhammad and was from the Ansar (helpers).
Rami is originally an Arabic name derived from the verb “rāmi” (to throw, aims), and therefore it means “the one who throws arrows or sniper, archer.” However, the Hebrew version of the name is derived from the Hebrew word “Ram,” meaning high, tall, or exalted, though it can also be a short form for Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah).
This name derives from the Arabic “īnās,” meaning “friendliness, provide companionship.”
This name derives from the Arabic “anīs,” meaning “close, intimate, good friend, friendliness, friendly, benevolence, sympathetic, leisure, pleasure, companionship.”
Graceful, elegant
The Arabic term saif (سيف) translates to "sword" in general, but is normally taken to refer to the scimitar type of curved backsword in particular.
This name derives from the Arabic “badī,” meaning “rhetorical embellishment.” The Arabic word “badīʿ” refers in general to the concept of novelty. In the Quran, the creator is named Badīʿal-Samawāt Wa’l-Arż (2:117; 6:101), which implies that the act of creation was without precedent and not dependent on any model. As an adjective with a passive meaning, the word may be rendered in English by “new, novel, unusual,” or synonyms indicating that the thing thus qualified makes a startling impression on account of its novelty.
This name derives from the Arabic “ʿAẓīm,” meaning “the magnificent, the Infinite, the all-glorious.”
This name derives from the direct Quranic “ʿĀlim,” meaning “learned, expert, scholar, wise, the All-knowing, the Omniscient, the Knower.” Ulama (singular: ʿĀlim), also spelled “ulema, alimah” (female) and “uluma,” in contemporary usage by Muslims, refers to the religious elite of scholars at the top of the sectarian hierarchy. The use of the word ‘alim’ in the Quran differs radically from its contemporary application. As Dr. Ibrahim B. Syed has pointed out, the term “Alim” in the Quran actually refers to scientists, indicating the high importance afforded by the Quran to the physical sciences.
This name derives from the Arabic “munyah > muna,” meaning “unreachable wishes.”
This name derives from the Arabic “ʿarīf,” meaning “smart, knowledgeable and wise, expert, aware.”
This name derives from the Arabic “sulṭah > sulṭān,” meaning “strength, authority, rulership, authority, power.” Sultan is a noble title with several historical meanings. The dynasty and lands ruled by a sultan are referred to as a sultanate (Arabic: ṣalṭanah). A feminine form, used by westerners, is Sultana or Sultanah, though the very styling misconstrues the roles of wives of sultans.
This name derives from the Arabic “āṣif,” meaning “forgiveness, the divine immortal talking horse.” Asif bin Barkhiya, described in the 27th Chapter of the Qur’an, transported the throne of the Queen of Sheba.
This name comes from the Arabic name “Ayda,” which means “coming back, returning, visitor, helper, distinguished.” A coined name of an imaginary Ethiopian princess in Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Aida (1871). The name had a massive spread in the late 1800s, although it was probably a variant of Ada.
This name derives from the Arabic “ʻĀʼishaḧ > A’isha,” meaning “alive, she who lives, womanly.” The name was borne by the third and favorite wife of the prophet Muhammad, ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, known as the ‘the mother of believers,’ she became a prominent political and religious figure after his death. The spread of the name in the English language, in the form Aisha, began in the 1970s, due to the popularity of Princess Aisha of Jordan.
This name derives from the Arabic “ʿaṭafa >ʿāṭif,” meaning “compassionate, the kind one.”
This name derives from the Arabic “ʿaṭafa >ʿāṭif,” meaning “compassionate, the kind one.”
This name derives from the Arabic adjective “aseel / asil”, meaning “original, authentic, genuine, pure, origin, unique, smooth, honey, sweet”. The name Aslı is used as a nickname for the heroine in the 16th-Century, Turkic tale “Kerem ile Aslı”
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This name derives from the Turkish “ulvi,” meaning “exalted, high,” which in turn derives from the Arabic “ʿulwiyy,” meaning “upper, high, lofty, overhead, sublime, exalted.”
This name derives from the Arabic “Ṭūbā,” meaning “blessedness, the tree of paradise.” Ṭūbā (blessedness) is a tree that Muslims believe grows in Jannah or Islamic heaven. The tuba name is a modern Arabic borrowing into Turkish and has become a common female name in Turkey since the 1970s. It is often spelled Tuğba there, and that spelling has the same pronunciation as Tuba.
This name derives from the Arabic “duʻāʼ,” meaning “prayer.”
This name derives from the Arabic “ʼAmīn,” meaning “faithful, true, truthful, authentic, honest, sincere, trusty.” ʼĀminah bint Wahb was the mother of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, for this reason, the name is very popular in the Arab world. Two months after 'Abd Allah's death, in 570 AD, Muhammad was born. As was a tradition among all the great families at the time, ʼĀminah sent Muhammad into the desert as a baby. The belief was that in the desert, one would learn self-discipline, nobility, and freedom.
This name derives from the Arabic “ʼAmīn,” meaning “faithful, true, truthful, authentic, honest, sincere, trusty.” ʼĀminah bint Wahb was the mother of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, for this reason, the name is very popular in the Arab world. Two months after 'Abd Allah's death, in 570 AD, Muhammad was born. As was a tradition among all the great families at the time, ʼĀminah sent Muhammad into the desert as a baby. The belief was that in the desert, one would learn self-discipline, nobility, and freedom.
This name derives from the Arabic “Ṣafi”, meaning “pure, confidante, best friend”. Safiyya bint Huyayy was a Jewish woman captured from the Banu Nadir tribe at age 17, who became Muhammad's wife. She was, along with all other wives of Muhammad, titled Umm-ul-Mo'mineen or the “Mother of Believers”.
This name derives from the Arabic “asheq,” meaning “in love, lovelorn.” An ashiq, ashik, or ashough is a mystic bard, balladeer, or troubadour who accompanied his song, be it a hikaye (Persian: dastan, a traditional epic or a romantic tale) or a shorter original composition, with a long-necked lute (saz). The ashik tradition in the Turkic cultures of Anatolia, Azerbaijan, and Iran originates from the Shamanistic beliefs of ancient Turkic peoples.
This name derives from the Arabic and Persian (fārsi) “záhara > zahraḧ,” meaning “brilliance, light, brightness, splendor, beauty, flower, blossom.” The Ottoman and Persian empires have expanded the use of these names to Slavic countries and the Indian subcontinent, respectively. This name, not having a unique transliteration, is transcribed in several ways, including Zehra and Zohra(h), and many others, by the way, Zahra is also used as a surname, particularly in Malta. Saint Zaira was a martyr of the Catholic Church and is cited in Spain during the Moorish occupation and commemorated on October 21.
This name derives from the Arabic “asmāʼ”, meaning “appellation, prestige, supreme, names”. Asma is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means exalted, high, great. It is the name of the daughter of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the closest companion of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his companions.
This name derives from the Arabic “anīs,” meaning “close, intimate, good friend, friendliness, friendly, benevolence, sympathetic, leisure, pleasure, companionship.”
The Arabic term saif (سيف) translates to "sword" in general, but is normally taken to refer to the scimitar type of curved backsword in particular.
This name derives from the Latin “zephirum,” first coined in 1202 by Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci as borrowing from Arabic “ṣifr,” meaning “void, empty, nothing, cipher.”
This name derives from the Arabic “Sa‘īd,” meaning “happy, lucky.” The Maltese surname “Said” has the same origin but has been borne by Latin Catholics for over seven centuries. Most Maltese surnames are of Italian origin, but this (with Abdilla) is one of the very few authentically Arabic given names that have survived in the islands as family names. It is a variant of the medieval Sicilian Christian surname Saido, Saito (Saidu), derived from the Siculo-Arabic given name Sa'īd used by both Muslims and Christians.
This name comes from the Arabic name “Ayda,” which means “coming back, returning, visitor, helper, distinguished.” A coined name of an imaginary Ethiopian princess in Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Aida (1871). The name had a massive spread in the late 1800s, although it was probably a variant of Ada.
grace, generosity
This name derives from the Arabic triconsonantal root: “l-y-l (lamedh-yodh-lamedh).” The name Layla meaning “night, born at night, dark-haired beauty, dark beauty,” and is linked to the Hebrew name transliterated “Laylah.” It is an internationally-used Arabic feminine given name originating in the Semitic languages. The name has long been used in Arab and Persian folklore, poetry, and literature. For example, the 7th-century Arab poet Qays addressed romantic poems to a woman called Layla. The story of “Qays and Layla” or Layla and Majnun became a popular romance in the medieval Arab World and Persia, and the use of the name spread accordingly; it gained popularity further afield in the Muslim World, among the Turkic peoples and in the Balkans and India.
This name derives from the Arabic “Fa’iz,” meaning “successful one, winner,” Urdu: “grace, favor.” Al-Faiz (1149–1160), better known by his regnal name al-Fa’iz bi-Nasr Allah, was the thirteenth and penultimate Caliph of the Fatimid dynasty. He was believed by the Hafizi Ismailis to be an imam. 2) Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur (Muhammad Beg Khan Najm-i-Sani) was a ruler of the princely state of Banganapalle, including the Chenchelimala territory.
This name derives from the Arabic “rabīʿ,” meaning “breeze, gentle wind, spring, springtime.” It is common in the Middle East and has no religious significance. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on February 7.
compassionate
This name derives from the Arabic “zakii,” meaning “pure, chaste, guiltless, blameless,” while in the Egyptian Arabic language means “intelligent, smart.”
Growth, intense
supreme, greatest
This name derives from the Arabic “zayn,” meaning “beauty, pretty, grace.” Ali ibn Husayn (657–713), known by the honorific Zayn al-Abedin, occupies a prominent position in Islam. He is also referred to as Imam al-Sajjad (The Prostrating Imam). A great-grandson of Muhammad, he embodied the same virtues as his great-grandfather, such as knowledge, eloquence, courage, generosity, and forbearance.
Arabic names developed within the Semitic language family, one of the most widely spoken languages globally. The naming traditions from the Arab world and Middle East have evolved over centuries, shaped by migration, trade, religion, and cultural exchange. Today's Arabic names carry this history.
Arabic naming traditions intertwine with Islamic history and pre-Islamic Arab culture. The Prophet Muhammad's family members, companions, and the 99 names of Allah influence name selection. Names often reflect virtues prized in Arab culture: generosity, courage, beauty, and wisdom.
Today, Arabic names appear far beyond the Arab world and Middle East. Immigration, global media, and cultural exchange have made many Arabic names familiar worldwide. Parents choose these names to honor heritage, appreciate their meanings, or simply because they like how they sound. The 2,909 names in this collection range from ancient choices still popular today to names that have fallen out of use but retain historical interest.
Arabic names frequently derive from the 99 names of Allah or have roots in Islamic tradition. Compound names with "Abd" (servant of) followed by a divine attribute are traditional. Many Arabic names describe virtues like wisdom, beauty, or strength.
A full Arabic name can include the ism (given name), nasab (patronymic), laqab (nickname or title), and nisba (geographic or tribal origin).
These traditional patterns still matter, but modern parents also mix things up. Some combine traditional and contemporary elements, pick names from other cultures, or create unique variations of classic names.
This collection breaks down to 57% masculine names (1,648) and 41% feminine names (1,184). About 3% (77) work as gender-neutral or unisex options.
Arabic pronunciation follows patterns that may differ from English. Here are key points for English speakers:
Arabic contains emphatic consonants that English speakers may find challenging. The "ain" sound (often written as 'a) has no English equivalent. Double letters indicate emphasis and should be pronounced distinctly.
When in doubt about pronunciation, listening to native speakers helps more than reading transliterations. Each name page has a pronunciation guide. If you're considering a Arabic name for your child, say it out loud and think about how others in your community will pronounce it.
With 2,909 names in our database, Arabic is one of our bigger origin categories. These names appear on birth certificates worldwide, from the Arab world and Middle East to immigrant communities on every continent.
The collection offers balanced options for both genders, with 1,648 names for boys and 1,184 for girls.
Current naming trends show renewed interest in heritage names, with parents seeking meaningful connections to cultural roots. Some Arabic names have crossed over to mainstream use, while others remain specific to Arabic-speaking communities.
Popular Arabic names for boys include Aleah, Zahrah, Aaliyah, Zia, Nūḥ. Our database contains 1,648 Arabic names traditionally given to boys, ranging from classic choices to unique options.
Our collection includes 1,184 Arabic names for girls. Popular choices blend traditional sounds with meaningful origins. Use the feminine tab to explore options organized by popularity.
Arabic names carry meanings from the Semitic language family, one of the most widely spoken languages globally. Common themes in Arabic names include noble, divine, beautiful, leader. Each name in our database includes its specific meaning and cultural context.
Arabic pronunciation follows specific patterns. Arabic contains emphatic consonants that English speakers may find challenging. Each name page includes a pronunciation guide to help English speakers say the name correctly.
This database contains 2,909 Arabic names: 1,648 for boys and 1,184 for girls. This represents documented names that have been used historically or are in current use. The actual number of Arabic names ever used is certainly higher.
Spelling difficulty depends on the specific name and your familiarity with Arabic phonetics. Some Arabic names have been adapted to English spelling conventions, making them straightforward. Others retain original spellings that may be unfamiliar. Consider how important easy spelling is to you when choosing a name.