Arabic Girl Names That Mean Gift
Arabic girl names that mean gift often trace back to one root idea: that a daughter herself is a blessing given, not simply born.
Names152
OriginArabic
MeaningGift
GenderGirl
Hiba is the clearest example: an Arabic word for a gift or donation, from the same root as al-Wahhab, one of the traditional names for God as 'The Giver.' It's short, joyful, and popular across the Arab world for exactly that reason.
Inaaya carries the same generosity from a different angle: a gift of God bound up with care and providence, popular among Muslim families in South Asia and its diaspora. Jasmin arrived a different way, through Persian yasmin, 'gift from God,' before the flower name settled into Arabic and Western naming alike.
Why Arabic girl names that mean gift are so common
Classical Arabic builds names directly from its verb roots, and 'to give' is one of the most productive. That's why gift shows up again and again rather than as a rare one-off meaning — it's a whole naming lane, not a coincidence. Zaniyah shows the pattern still growing: a newer, blended name with Arabic roots pointing to 'gift' or 'unique,' now popular in American naming circles far from its origin.
What parents drawn to this meaning are really choosing
Parents who land on a gift name for their daughter are usually less interested in strength or nature imagery and more in naming the feeling of her arrival itself — the sense that she was given, not just born. Hiba and Inaaya say that plainly; Jasmin says it through a flower instead of a direct word for gift.
Names List
Salem#436 in the U.S.From Hebrew shalom and Arabic salam both meaning peace; used as a place name (Jerusalem = City of Peace) Pronounced SAY-lem▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quality'; also Pronounced ar-EE-yah▶Sariyah#625 in the U.S.Likely from Arabic Sariya meaning 'clouds at night' or related to Hebrew sarah meaning 'princess,' 'noblePronounced sah-REE-yah▶Alara#652 in the U.S.From Turkish Alara, believed to mean water fairy or magical being in Anatolian folklore; the name is assoPronounced ah-LAH-rah▶Amani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the plural of umniyyPronounced ah-MAH-nee▶Zaniyah#835 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly derived from the Arabic Zana or Zanya meaning 'gift of God' or 'unique',Pronounced zah-NEE-yuh▶Jasmin#1355 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; gift from GodPronounced JAZ-min▶Malak#1665 in the U.S.From Arabic malak (ملاك) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across the ArabicPronounced MAH-lak▶Layana#1981 in the U.S.Soft, gentle, tender; derived from the Arabic root l-y-n (as in 'layyinah', soft/tender). Sometimes givenPronounced lah-YAH-nah▶Hiba#2308 in the U.S.gift, present, donation from GodPronounced HEE-buh▶Inaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from GodPronounced ih-NAH-yuh▶Sena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and army or trooPronounced SEH-nah▶Maida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from Arabic 'maidPronounced MAY-dah▶Hayat#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic hayāt (حياة) meaning 'life,' used as a given name across Arabic-speaking and Muslim culturesPronounced hah-YAHT▶Nawal#3616 in the U.S.Gift, present, bestowal; from Arabic nawal, 'that which is given'Pronounced nah-WAHL▶Hadiya#3655 in the U.S.Guide to righteousness, rightly guided; from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — also linked to hadiyah, 'gift'Pronounced hah-DEE-yah▶Yumna#3806 in the U.S.From Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessing' — 'the blessed, fortunate one; of the right (auspicious) side'Pronounced YOOM-nah▶Dunya#3977 in the U.S.From Arabic dunya, 'the world, the present life' — the temporal realm beloved in poetryPronounced DOON-yah▶Sadiya#4172 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)Pronounced sah-DEE-yah▶Nalah#4339 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Nala — Arabic na'ila, 'achiever, winner', or African ('gift'/'beloved') and Lion King linPronounced NAH-lah▶Neema#4341 in the U.S.From Swahili neema, 'grace, prosperity, blessing' (from Arabic ni'ma, 'blessing')Pronounced NEE-mah▶Hadia#4490 in the U.S.From Arabic hadiya, 'guide to righteousness; calm, tranquil' — also linked to hadiyya, 'a gift'Pronounced HAH-dee-ah▶Saida#4742 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Said)Pronounced sah-EE-dah▶Atyia#4756 in the U.S.Atyia is most naturally read as a respelling of Atiya (also Atiyah), an Arabic name from atiyya meaning 'Pronounced uh-TEE-uh▶Anzal#4887 in the U.S.From Arabic anzala/anzal, 'to send down, reveal (from heaven)' — glossed 'a heavenly gift, a blessing froPronounced AN-zal▶Maimouna#5083 in the U.S.West African (Francophone) form of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious'Pronounced my-MOO-nah▶Anam#5150 in the U.S.From Arabic anam, 'a blessing, a gift; creatures, living beings'; also Irish anam, 'a soul'; here for girPronounced AH-nam▶Daniya#5170 in the U.S.From Arabic daniya, 'close, near; one who is near'; also linked to 'a beautiful gift, a generous one'; roPronounced DAH-nee-yah▶Anayat#5438 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, care'Pronounced ə-NAH-yat▶Heba#5487 in the U.S.From Arabic hiba, 'a gift, a present, a bestowal' (a divine gift)Pronounced HEE-bah▶Sadia#5563 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Saad/Said)Pronounced SAH-dee-ah▶Ayaan#5801 in the U.S.From Arabic, 'an era, a time; God's gift'; also Somali, 'good fortune, luck'; here for girls; used for boPronounced ah-YAHN▶Hidaya#6005 in the U.S.From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance); also a Swahili name, 'a giftPronounced hih-DAH-yah▶Riziki#6328 in the U.S.From Swahili riziki (from Arabic rizq), 'sustenance, provision; a blessing or fortune, especially from GoPronounced ree-ZEE-kee▶Maymunah#6535 in the U.S.A spelling of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky'Pronounced my-MOO-nah▶Alishba#6622 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic, variously 'beautiful; lovely' and 'a blessing of God; God's grace'Pronounced ah-LISH-bah▶Dima#6678 in the U.S.From Arabic dima, 'a gentle, steady, lasting rain' (a blessing); also a Slavic pet of Dmitri; used for boPronounced DEE-mah▶Hadiyah#6718 in the U.S.From Arabic, variously hadiya, 'a guide to righteousness; rightly guided', and hadiyya, 'a gift'; routes Pronounced hah-DEE-yah▶Maimuna#6805 in the U.S.From Arabic maymuna, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; favored'Pronounced my-MOO-nah▶Manaal#7096 in the U.S.A spelling of Manal — from Arabic, 'attainment; achievement; a gift; something obtained'Pronounced mah-NAHL▶Maymuna#7109 in the U.S.From Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; prosperous' — the name of Maymunah, a wife of the Pronounced my-MOO-nah▶Minah#7125 in the U.S.Variously a Korean name (depending on the hanja, 'beauty; cleverness') and an Arabic name, 'a harbor/portPronounced MEE-nah▶Barkat#7273 in the U.S.From Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; used for boPronounced BUR-kut▶Omara#7484 in the U.S.A feminine of Omar — from Arabic, variously 'flourishing; thriving; long-lived' and 'eloquent'; also a SpPronounced oh-MAH-rah▶Anabiya#7971 in the U.S.A modern Arabic/Urdu name, variously linked to anbiya ('the prophets') and read as 'one protected/blessedPronounced ah-nah-BEE-yah▶Sayda#8320 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Saida — from the Arabic, variously 'a lady; a leader' and 'happy; fortunate; blessed';Pronounced SAY-dah▶Aiman#8425 in the U.S.From the Arabic, variously 'righteous; blessed; fortunate; fearless'; also a feminine form (in South AsiaPronounced eye-MAHN▶Ala#8430 in the U.S.From the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings/bounties'; also a Polish short form of AlicjaPronounced AH-lah▶Nashira#8817 in the U.S.Nashira is the traditional Arabic-derived name of a star in the constellation Capricornus, from sa'd nashPronounced nuh-SHEER-ah▶Adiya#8928 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew Adiya, 'ornament/jewel of God; God's treasure', and an Arabic sense, 'a gift'; routePronounced ah-DEE-yah▶Naimal#9343 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (linked to na'Pronounced NY-mal▶Numa#9367 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic ni'ma, 'grace; a blessing; a favour', and an African name; also a classical malPronounced NOO-mah▶Waniya#9489 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'a gift from God; a gentle rain/cloud'; sources vary, so routes uPronounced WAH-nee-yah▶Nuru#9500 in the U.S.From the Swahili nuru, 'light' (from the Arabic nur). A warm, luminous name of East African tradition; ofPronounced NOO-roo▶Adja#9614 in the U.S.In Senegal and across Wolof-speaking West Africa, Adja is a respectful title (from the Arabic Hajja) for Pronounced AH-jah▶Cedra#9653 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic sidra, 'a lote tree' (a blessed tree in Islamic tradition), and the Latin cedruPronounced SED-rah▶Dareen#9675 in the U.S.From the Arabic — Darin, a coastal town known for its perfumes/gifts; also read as a form of Doreen, 'a gPronounced dah-REEN▶Nyema#10037 in the U.S.A spelling of Naima/Nima — from the Arabic naima, 'a blessing; grace; comfort/tranquility'; also a TibetaPronounced ny-EE-mah▶Reham#10076 in the U.S.From the Arabic riham/reham, 'gentle, soaking rain; a light continuous rain' (a symbol of blessing and mePronounced reh-HAHM▶Saadia#10107 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic saadia ('fortunate; happy; blessed', from saad, 'good fortune') and the Hebrew Pronounced sah-AH-dee-ah▶Sumeya#10214 in the U.S.Sumeya is a Turkish and wider Muslim spelling of the Arabic Sumayyah, a diminutive built on a root connecPronounced soo-MAY-uh▶Azirah#10361 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Azira/Azizah family (Azizah links to the Arabic 'precious; mighty'), with an -Pronounced ah-ZEER-ah▶Khaira#10664 in the U.S.From the Arabic khayr ('good; goodness; blessing; charity'), giving Khaira a virtue-name sense; it can alPronounced KY-ruh▶Sadiyah#10903 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sa'diyah, related to sa'd, 'good fortune; happiness; blessing.' A warm name wishing luck Pronounced sah-DEE-yah▶Sidratul#10937 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sidratul Muntaha, 'the lote-tree of the utmost boundary' — a sacred tree in Islamic tradiPronounced sid-rah-TOOL▶Ajream#11098 in the U.S.An Arabic given name whose reading is not fully settled; it is sometimes tied to ajram/nujum ('celestial Pronounced AJ-ree-am▶Aalaiyah#11159 in the U.S.A modern respelling that echoes Aaliyah, from the Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, high, sublime'. The base name'Pronounced ah-LY-uh▶Danah#11302 in the U.S.Danah is usually read as a variant spelling of Dana or Danna, tied to a Hebrew root meaning 'judge' or siPronounced DAY-nuh▶Hadis#11415 in the U.S.From the Arabic hadith ('narration; account; report'), rendered Hadis in Turkish and Persian usage. A givPronounced hah-DEES▶Hasanat#11432 in the U.S.From the Arabic hasanat, the plural of hasana, 'good deeds; blessings; virtues; rewards for goodness.' A Pronounced hah-sah-NAHT▶Kamarah#11576 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the surname Kamara and the Arabic Qamar, 'moon.' As a girl's given name it rPronounced kuh-MAR-uh▶Hibba#11759 in the U.S.Hibba comes from the Arabic hiba, meaning 'gift' or 'blessing,' understood as a gift from God. It is a waPronounced HIB-uh▶Nehal#11882 in the U.S.Two honest routes: in Hindi nehal means 'happy; prosperous; a young plant,' while in Arabic nihal/nehal iPronounced neh-HAHL▶Wania#12040 in the U.S.Wania is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'gift' or 'a caring, gentle one; the one who is desired'. Meanings vPronounced WAH-nee-uh▶Zamzam#12095 in the U.S.From Zamzam, the sacred well in Mecca whose water Muslims hold blessed; the word suggests 'abundant, flowPronounced ZAM-zam▶Aanaya#12124 in the U.S.A spelling of Anaya, read in Sanskrit as 'without a superior; caring; complete,' and in Arabic use as 'giPronounced aa-NY-ah▶Altair#12197 in the U.S.Altair is the name of the brightest star in Aquila (the Eagle), from the Arabic al-tair, 'the flying (onePronounced AL-tair▶Ayma#12303 in the U.S.Ayma reads as a short modern name, possibly a feminine spin on Arabic Ayman ('blessed; right-handed; fortPronounced AY-mah▶Ayman#12413 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ayman, 'blessed; righteous; on the right; lucky.' It is traditionally a boy's name in AraPronounced AY-mun▶Falasteen#12549 in the U.S.The Arabic name for Palestine (Filastin/Falasteen), used as a given name expressing heritage and belonginPronounced fah-lah-STEEN▶Atiyana#12574 in the U.S.Atiyana is an elaborated form of Atiya or Atiana, from the Arabic atiyya, meaning gift or present. The flPronounced ah-tee-AH-nah▶Hadya#12585 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hadiya/Hadya, 'gift,' also linked to hady, 'one who guides to righteousness.' A warm, meaPronounced HAD-yuh▶Harin#12593 in the U.S.As a Korean given name Harin is built from chosen hanja (often carrying senses like 'summer' and 'wise/gePronounced HAH-rin▶Hedaya#12606 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hedaya (Hidaya/Hediya), 'guidance; being led on the right path,' and closely linked to 'aPronounced heh-DAH-yah▶Humayra#12617 in the U.S.From the Arabic Humayra, 'little reddish one,' a tender nickname reportedly given to Aisha, wife of the PPronounced hoo-MY-rah▶Hadiatou#12706 in the U.S.A West African form — used especially by Fula and Mandinka families in Guinea, Senegal and Mali — of a naPronounced hah-dee-AH-too▶Gazal#12928 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian Gazal - the ghazal, a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related Arabic root, 'gazelPronounced GUH-zahl▶Mazna#12953 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mazna (Muzna), 'a cloud that carries rain; a rain-bearing cloud' — a poetic name evoking Pronounced MAZ-nah▶Mursal#13011 in the U.S.From the Arabic mursal, 'sent; messenger; envoy', from the root r-s-l. It is used as a given name in SomaPronounced MUR-sal▶Neima#13039 in the U.S.Neima is usually taken from the Hebrew ne'ima, 'pleasant; melody; sweet-sounding'. It also sits close to Pronounced nay-EE-muh▶Naeema#13048 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Naima or Naeema, from a root meaning ease, comfort and blessing; the related worPronounced nah-EE-muh▶Rayhan#13116 in the U.S.From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with pleasant Quranic associations of fragrance Pronounced RAY-hahn▶Menaal#13119 in the U.S.Menaal is a spelling of Minal or Manal, an Arabic name from a root meaning 'to attain' or 'to reach', givPronounced meh-NAHL▶Rihan#13143 in the U.S.A form of Arabic rayhan/rihan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with warm associations of scent and bPronounced REE-hahn▶Rooh#13150 in the U.S.From Arabic ruh (Urdu rooh), 'spirit; soul; the breath of life' — a weighty word in Arabic and Urdu with Pronounced ROO▶Takdeer#13284 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Punjabi takdeer (Arabic taqdir), 'destiny; fate; divine decree' — the idea of what has Pronounced tuk-DEER▶Umrah#13318 in the U.S.Umrah is the Arabic name of the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims may undertake at any time of yePronounced UM-ruh▶Waad#13337 in the U.S.From Arabic waad, 'promise; pledge; covenant'. A documented Arabic vocabulary word used as a girl's givenPronounced WAAD▶Yamani#13372 in the U.S.From Arabic yamani, 'Yemeni; of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side' — a word long associatedPronounced yah-MAH-nee▶Zeynet#13409 in the U.S.A Turkish given name in the family of Zeynep (Arabic Zaynab), a historic name borne by daughters of the PPronounced zay-NET▶Aleli#13505 in the U.S.Aleli comes from Spanish alheli, the name of the wallflower or stock — a sweet-scented garden flower. ThePronounced ah-LEH-lee▶Alfiya#13517 in the U.S.Alfiya is a Tatar and Bashkir girls' name of Arabic root, usually explained from alif (the first letter oPronounced ahl-FEE-yuh▶Anaizah#13559 in the U.S.Anaizah is a modern coinage built on Ana with an -izah ending; it also recalls Anaiza/Unayzah, a place naPronounced ah-nah-EE-zuh▶Anum#13590 in the U.S.An Arabic-rooted name used widely in Urdu-speaking Pakistan, usually glossed 'blessing' or 'gift of God' Pronounced AH-num▶Atheer#13629 in the U.S.From Arabic athir, connected to the sense 'preferred, chosen, favoured' and by extension 'noble'. Used acPronounced uh-THEER▶Atiya#13653 in the U.S.Atiya is an Arabic name meaning 'gift' or 'present,' from the root related to giving. It is used across APronounced uh-TEE-yuh▶Firdaus#13993 in the U.S.Firdaus is Arabic and Persian Firdaws, 'paradise, garden'. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highestPronounced fir-DOWSS▶Atia#14004 in the U.S.Atia is a name with two roots. In Latin it is a Roman family name, famously borne by Atia, the mother of Pronounced AH-tee-uh▶Hanya#14038 in the U.S.Two live routes. In Arabic-influenced naming Hanya is read from hani/haniya, 'happy, content, blessed'. IPronounced HAHN-yah▶Hasana#14044 in the U.S.From Arabic hasana, 'a good deed; goodness, beauty', from the root h-s-n ('to be good, beautiful'). In HaPronounced hah-SAH-nah▶Kazi#14307 in the U.S.From the Arabic qadi, 'judge' — a title carried into Bengali, Urdu and other languages as Kazi (Qazi). InPronounced KAH-zee▶Khadijatou#14356 in the U.S.Khadijatou is a West African form of Arabic Khadija, common in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Mali and Pronounced kah-dee-JAH-too▶Khulud#14363 in the U.S.Khulud is the Arabic word khulud, 'eternity; immortality; everlastingness', from the root kh-l-d, 'to remPronounced khoo-LOOD▶Kowsar#14391 in the U.S.Kowsar is the Persian form of Arabic Kawthar, meaning 'abundance; plenty'. In Islamic tradition al-KawthaPronounced KOW-sar▶Kulsum#14395 in the U.S.Kulsum is a South Asian and Turkish form of the Arabic Kulthum, best known from Umm Kulthum, a daughter oPronounced KOOL-soom▶Laily#14408 in the U.S.Most plausibly a spelling of Laili/Leili, the Persian form of Layla, from Arabic layl, 'night'. In U.S. uPronounced LAY-lee▶Layann#14436 in the U.S.May represent the Arabic Layan (Lain), 'softness, tenderness, a gentle and easy life'. In English-speakinPronounced LAY-an▶Lulwa#14497 in the U.S.From Arabic lu'lu'a, 'pearl'. Lulwa is a well-established girls' name across the Gulf and the wider ArabiPronounced LUL-wuh▶Maimunah#14536 in the U.S.From the Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious'. It is an honored name in Muslim families: MayPronounced my-MOO-nuh▶Minahil#14654 in the U.S.A popular Urdu given name in Pakistan, commonly explained as 'a flower (or tree) of Paradise'; some sourcPronounced mih-NAH-hil▶Najat#14695 in the U.S.Arabic Najat means 'safety; deliverance; rescue; salvation', from the root n-j-w, 'to be saved; to escapePronounced nah-JAHT▶Nawaal#14724 in the U.S.Nawaal (Nawal) is an Arabic name meaning 'gift; bestowal; a present freely given', from a root carrying tPronounced nah-WAHL▶Nazifa#14726 in the U.S.Nazifa is an Arabic name meaning 'pure; clean; unblemished', the feminine of nazif. It is widely used acrPronounced nah-ZEE-fuh▶Nehmat#14729 in the U.S.Nehmat comes from Arabic niemah, 'blessing; favour; bounty', carried into Urdu and Persian as nehmat. It Pronounced NEH-mut▶Noorulain#14762 in the U.S.From Arabic nur al-ayn, 'light of the eye' — an affectionate phrase for a beloved child or a cherished pePronounced noor-ul-AYN▶Sabr#14905 in the U.S.From Arabic sabr, 'patience; steadfastness; perseverance in hardship'. In Islam sabr is a central virtue,Pronounced SAH-bur▶Sahiba#14912 in the U.S.From Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib ('companion; master; owner'), widely used in Urdu, Punjabi and HindPronounced sah-HEE-buh▶Salsabeel#14917 in the U.S.From Arabic Salsabil, the name of a spring or fountain of Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah al-InsaPronounced sal-suh-BEEL▶Seerah#14941 in the U.S.From Arabic sira, 'life; conduct; way of going'. In Islamic scholarship the Sirah is the traditional biogPronounced SEE-ruh▶Yaqeen#15136 in the U.S.Yaqeen romanizes the Arabic word yaqin, 'certainty' — in religious usage the settled, unwavering convictiPronounced yuh-KEEN▶Zikra#15274 in the U.S.Zikra is a romanization of Arabic dhikra, 'remembrance, memory', from the root dh-k-r. The related word dPronounced ZIK-ruh▶Amla#15393 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, the amla or Indian gooseberry — a fruit revered in Ayurveda for its nourishing, healing quPronounced AHM-lah▶Barakah#15545 in the U.S.From the Arabic barakah, 'blessing; grace' — a warm virtue name. Barakah (Umm Ayman) was a beloved companPronounced BAH-rah-kah▶Elham#15911 in the U.S.From the Arabic ilham, 'inspiration' — in religious use, inspiration that comes from God. It is a well-esPronounced el-HAHM▶Falaq#16013 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-falaq, 'the daybreak; the splitting of dawn.' Al-Falaq is also the title of a chapter Pronounced fuh-LAK▶Fajar#16085 in the U.S.Fajar is the Indonesian and Malay form of Arabic fajr, 'dawn; daybreak'. In Islam, Fajr is also the name Pronounced FAH-jar▶Hamna#16102 in the U.S.Hamna is an Arabic name best known from Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a sistePronounced HAM-nuh▶Hibah#16141 in the U.S.From the Arabic hibah, 'a gift; a present; a bestowal (from God).' A warm name of blessing.Pronounced HEE-bah▶Jasiya#16152 in the U.S.A name linked to the Arabic Al-Jathiyah ('the Kneeling'), the 45th chapter (surah) of the Quran. Used herPronounced jah-SEE-yah▶Jazira#16263 in the U.S.From Arabic jazira, 'island' or 'peninsula.' The word names the Arabian peninsula (al-Jazira al-Arabiya),Pronounced juh-ZEER-uh▶Khouri#16366 in the U.S.From the Arabic surname Khoury or Khuri, meaning 'priest' - a common family name among Arabic-speaking ChPronounced KOO-ree▶Menna#16818 in the U.S.In Egypt and the wider Arab world Menna is a familiar short name, generally linked to minna, 'gift, blessPronounced MEN-uh▶Nimah#16952 in the U.S.Nimah comes from the Arabic ni'mah, meaning a blessing, favor, or gift of grace, a word that carries a waPronounced NEE-mah▶Niyamat#16960 in the U.S.Niyamat is a form of Arabic ni'mat (nima), 'blessing, favor, God's bounty', widely used in Urdu-speaking Pronounced nee-YAH-mut▶Rehma#17095 in the U.S.Rehma is a form of rahma, the Arabic and Urdu word for 'mercy, compassion'. Mercy is central to Islam: thPronounced REH-mah▶Riham#17120 in the U.S.From Arabic riham, the plural of rihmah — the soft, steady rain that falls quietly and long, soaking the Pronounced rih-HAHM▶Warda#17490 in the U.S.Warda is the Arabic word for 'rose' (warda, singular of ward), used as a girls' given name across the AraPronounced WAR-duh▶Yamina#17534 in the U.S.An Arabic feminine name from the root y-m-n, giving 'the right hand; the right side' and, by extension, 'Pronounced yah-MEE-nah▶Hebah#17837 in the U.S.Hebah is an Arabic name, a spelling of Hiba or Heba, from the Arabic hibah, 'gift,' meaning something givPronounced HEB-uh▶AtallahFrom the Arabic Atallah (Ata Allah), 'gift of God' — a name of gratitude and blessing, used across the ArPronounced uh-TAH-lah▶BayaanFrom the Arabic Bayan, 'clarity; eloquence; clear and eloquent speech' — a Quranic term (Surah Ar-Rahman)Pronounced bah-YAHN▶MuwahibFrom Arabic mawahib, the plural of mawhiba — 'gifts, talents, God-given abilities'. The name carries the Pronounced moo-WAH-hib▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most common Arabic girl name that means gift?
Hiba is the most direct: a short, classical Arabic word for a gift or donation, widely used across the Arab world and easy to say and spell in English too.
Is Jasmin an Arabic name?
Not originally — Jasmin comes from the Persian yasmin, meaning gift from God, tied to the fragrant flower. It's been used across Arabic-speaking regions for so long that it now reads as part of that naming tradition too.
What does Inaaya mean?
Inaaya means gift of God, or care and concern, from an Arabic root about tending to something precious. It's a popular choice in Muslim communities in South Asia and among their families abroad.