Arabic baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Arabic baby names does not contain a given, middle, and last name; rather they have a chain of names consisting of a number of different parts which includes the "ism" which is a given or first name; "nasab" which indicates heritage; laqab which is descriptive of the person and can be a nickname, title, surname, or family name; nisbah which is a surname; and kunya which a type of epithet referring to the bearer's first-born son or daughter.
Generally, the ism or given name is a word that has a meaning in Arabic for a noun or adjective and many times it refers to character. Arabic people not only concerned with the meaning of a name but also with how it sounds and for then the naming process is an art or type of poetry. Most common Arabic baby names are Zaki, Nasir, Zahra, and Laila.
Below is the list of 13000 contemporary as well as traditional Arabic baby names. Have a look!
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZAdam
A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.
Lila
Purity, Pastime, Night, Lioness
Xavier
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
Leila
Night, Black, Seductive, Lovelorn
Tamara
Flower, Spice, Date Tree
Lina
Garden, Strong, Tender, Pledge
Omar
An Era, Follower of the Prophet, Long-Living, Expressive
Ward
Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard
Aisha
Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life
Malik
Master, Ruling, Chieftain, Wave
Lulu
Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior
Zora
Beauty, Dawn, Aurora, Whiteness
Asha
Divine law and order, Desire, Life
Jed
Beloved of Yahweh, The Hand
Lyla
Seductive, Divine Play, Dark Haired Beauty, From the Island
Tate
Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land
Alia
Protector, Forehead, All, Noble
Yesenia
Flower
Farrah
Traveller, Lovely, Fair, Beautiful
Layla
Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine
Jamal
Elegant, Being Fair, Handsome, Elegance
Yasmin
Jasmine, A Flower Name, Inspired By the Same Ornamental Plant, Sweet Smelling
Amina
Trusted, The Truthful, Who is Confident and Enjoys the Divine Safeguard, Honest
Lupe
Wolf River
Soraya
Empire, Beauty of the Stars, Good, Star
Nyla
Dark Blue, Achiever, Winner, Combination of N and Isla
Maryam
Beloved or Someone to be Loved, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Tuberose
Fatima
Baby's Nurse, The Weaning, Young Camel, Abstillende
Isa
The Lord Helps Me or Salvation of God, Strong-willed, A Prophet's Name, God's Promise
Hassan
Laughter, Good, Beautiful, Lord Chandra
Ayana
Beautiful Flower, Ethiopian
Farah
Gaiety, Joyful, Joy, Happiness
Ahmed
Much Praised, Gift of Allah, Praiseworthy, Most Rented
Kareem
An Arabic name meaning “noble” and “generous.”
Jena
Shining, White and Smooth, Little Bird, Patience
Sena
Used across cultures from Korean to Arabic, Sena has varied meanings like “praise,” “army,” and “grace.”
Ara
Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing
Mohammed
Form of Muhammad Praised One, Filled with Praise, The Praiseworthy
Isiah
Yahweh is Salvation
Abdul
Servant, God's Servants, Knowledge
Samira
Pleasant Community, Enchanting, A Chame, Cool Breeze
Talitha
Girl Daughter
Sari
Essence, Noble
Guadalupe
Wolf River, Plenty, Valley of the Wolves
Ali
Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty
Rona
Light, Crown, Rough Island, My Joy
Shad
Short for Shadrach, with meanings ranging from “happy” to “fish.”
Anisa
Loveable, Supreme, Of Good Company, Affectionate
Nada
Hope, Liberality, Giving, Dew
Jamila
Elegant, The Word Jamil Which is of the Meaning Beautiful, Comely, Lovely
Elmira
Well-Known, Noble, Helmet and Famous, Princess
Rana
True Image, Of Elegant, To Gaze, One who Brings Victory
Yadira
Friend, Suitable, Worthy
Muhammad
The Praiseworthy, Greatly Praised, Name of the Last Prophet
Ayesha
Small One, Living, Prophet Mohammads Wife, Life
Zada
Happy, Lucky One, Fortunate, Prosperous
Shakira
Grateful, Thankful
Azucena
Lily, Admirable Mother
Malika
The Mogra, Queen, Owner, Necklace
Nakia
Pure, Faithful
Mohamed
Glorified, Filled with Praise, No Mistake in his Character, Founder of Islamic Religion
Amal
Pure, Clean, Bright, Wish
Dalila
Feeble, Delicate, Gentleness is her Soul, Seductive
Zaida
Prosperous, The Word Zada Which is of the Meaning to Increase, Great Abundance, Happy
Rima
White Gazelle, Goddess Durga, Poetry, Rhyme
Faris
Intelligent, Reiter, Ritter, Horseman
Randa
Fragrant Tree, Good, Resemble, Admirable
Zulma
Peaceful, Happiness, Peace
Rand
Tree of Good Scent
Vernice
True Image, Victory Bringer, Spring Green
Rashida
Righteous, Intelligent, One who Guides to the Right Path, Sober
Kamilah
Perfect, Complete, Flawless
Abdullah
Servant of Allah, One who Serves the God, God's Servants
Ibrahim
My Father is Exalted, Earth a Prophets Name, Abraham
Osman
Bustard Fledgling, Footprint, Divine Protector, Young Snake
Thayer
Rebel, The People
Mohammad
The Prophet of Islam, Glorified, Praiseworthy, Highly Praised
Jamar
Handsome, Beauty
Jessenia
Uncertain, Flower
Bari
Sharp, Pointed, Creator, Brilliant
Neda
Sanctuary, Born of Sunday, Wealthy Guardian, Voice
Malek
King, Queen, Who Owns, Owner
Nedra
Female Version of Ned, Subterranean, Awareness
Amin
The Truthful, Another Name for Prophet Muhammad, Custodian, Trustworthy
Barr
Pious, Form of Barretta, Another Name for God, Innocent
Ramey
Loving
Belkis
Concubine of Traditional Name of the Queen of Sheba
Ismail
God will Listen, The Biblical Ishm, A Prophet, Farsi for Ishmael
Noma
Fate, Farming, Example
Mustafa
Prophet Muhammad, Elected, Mustafa, Elect of God
Rashid
Guide to the Light Path, Integrity, Intelligent, Way
Nery
Light
Aleisha
Noble, Exalted
Saad
A Companion of the Prophet, Happiness, Felicity, Light
Aziz
Beloved, Very Honored, Dear One, Friendship
Cantara
Small Bridge
Said
Lucky One, Blissful, Auspicious, Happy
Shade
Shade, Good
Omer
Wealth and Famous, Eloquent or Bundle of Grain, First Son
Khalil
An Arabic name meaning “friend,” made famous in the U.S. by poet Kahlil Gibran.
Issa
From Kikuyu, God Saves, The Messiah, God's Promise
Marti
Lady, Dedicated to Mars, War-like
Donya
Lady of the House
Iesha
Life, She who lives
Oma
Named for Bona Dea, Well Spoken, Life Giving, Cedar Tree
Jamel
The Handsome, Beauty, Grace
Anwar
Rays of Light, Brighter, Shiny, Very Bright
Karim
Also meaning “noble” and “generous,” this Arabic variant is rising globally.
Tiesha
Latisha, Abbreviation of Leticia, Joy, Happiness
Saladin
Purity of Religion, Righteous Faith
Bader
Bright As the Full Moon, Full Moon
Haider
Shape, Lion, King of Jungle, Powerful
Syed
Prince, Lucky, Fortunate, Always In Control
Marth
Lady
Syreeta
Good Traditions, Flowing River
Iman
Faith, Faithful, Belief
Rahman
Merciful Origin Islamic, Compassionate, Affectionate, 55th Surah of the Quran
Cairo
Victorious One
Abbas
Severe, Lion, Looking Austere, Stern
Rasheeda
Mature, Sober, Righteous, Rightly Advised
Yessenia
Flower
Fatimah
The Other Three were Aisha, Khadijah, And Mary, Variant of Fatima
Jama
Daughter
Akbar
Bigger, Greatest, Powerful
Karam
Arabic for “generous,” this name honors a giving spirit.
Saba
From Sheba, Daughter of the Oath, Fresh Air, Early Morning Breeze
Yousef
Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add, Jehovah Increases
Shaquita
Blessed
Hussain
Saint, The Founder of Shiite Islam was Named Hussein, Good, Beautiful
Mansur
Law, Manifesto, Aided by God, Prism
Khalilah
Bosom Friend, Honourable Comrade
Takisha
Love, She is Life, Rich, Wife of Prophet Muhammad
Barak
Lightning, Thunder, In Vain, Lightening
Maisha
Swinging Gait, Pretty, Walking with Proud, Life
Rahim
Clement, Full of Mansuude, Affectionate, Merciful Origin Islamic
Abad
Happy, Eternal, Father, Prosperous
Niesha
Night, Pure
Aman
Trust Safety, Protection, Hero, Comfort
Rahm
The Hero of Indian Mythology Called Ramayana, Charming, Supreme Spirit, Good Guy
Sabir
Persevering, Patient, Tolerant
Lakeesha
Woman, Joyful or Happy
Miesha
Alive She who Lives, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, Happiness, Who is Like God
Sharif
Distinguished, Honourable One, Noble, Illustrious
Hamil
Bearer, Carrier, Home-lover's Estate or Hill with Grass, Small Village
Saber
Persevering, Patient, Sword
Abdallah
Servant of Allah, God's Servants
Noor
Angel, Attribute of Allah, Light
Mahmoud
Worthy of Reverence, One to Whom Go the Loanges., Variant Used for Mohammad, Glorified
Saleem
Healthy, Sane, Sincere, Tranquillity
Salman
Perfectly Healthy, Safe, Peaceful, High
Hamid
Praiseworthy, Friend, Who Praises God, Allah
Salim
Secure, Peaceful, Another Name for God, Tranquillity
Alli
Defender of Mankind, Diamond, Noble, Nobility
Mahmood
The Praised One, Praiseworthy
Abdalla
Servant of God
Kiah
A New Beginning
Amiri
Commander, Prince, Colonel, Leader
Madina
City, Land of Beauty, Good
Yusuf
God Would Multiply, A Prophet's Name, He Shall Add to his Power, The Lord Increases
Mecca
Who is Like Yahweh?
Juda
Who Gives Glory to Yahweh, He who is Praised, Goodness, Excellence
Abdulla
Servant of God, Servant of Allah
Leen
Hardy, Lion, Tender, Splash of the Sun
Nasir
Announcer, Granting Victory, Protector, Assister
Husain
Good, Diminutive of Hasan, Small Beauty, Beautiful
Saeed
Happy, Lucky, Auspicious, Fortunate
Abu
Father, Lord, Master
Suleiman
The Peaceful, Peaceful
Majeed
Superior
Dalal
Hug, Agent, Treated, Touched In a Kind
Rad
Adviser
Taha
Ha, Ta, Pious, Name of a Surah in the Quran
Salam
Peach, Safety, Peaceful, Hello
Ahsan
Better, Mercy, Compassion, Excellent
Rigel
Rigel is a Blue Star of the First Magnitude that Marks the Hunter's Left Foot in the Orion Constellation, Foot
Matty
Strong in War, Form of Matilda, Power, Battle-mighty
Hind
India, Hundred Camels, Land of Hindus, Female Deer
Malak
Messenger, Angelic, Angel
Assad
Perfect Happiness, Very Happy, Lion