Arabic Girl Names That Mean Honor
Arabic girl names that mean honor keep returning to a handful of roots — izz for dignity, aziz for something precious — each shaping how the meaning actually sounds.
Names117
OriginArabic
MeaningHonor
GenderGirl
Naming lists built around one meaning often repeat the same two or three names. This one doesn't, because Arabic has more than one way to say honor. Izzah comes straight from izzah, the word for honor itself, while Aziyah traces back to aziz, meaning precious or mighty.
The clearest example is Nusaybah, named for a companion of the Prophet Muhammad remembered for fighting at the Battle of Uhud — honor here is earned, not just wished for. Newer spellings like Aizah and Aizal soften that same root into something quieter and more everyday.
How Arabic Girl Names That Mean Honor Take Shape
Arabic builds meaning from root letters, and honor-related names tend to draw from a small family: izz (dignity, might), aziz (precious, mighty), and jalil (exalted). Aiza and Aaira are both read as noble or honored in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking communities, while Jaliyah leans on the same idea of something exalted or glorious, dressed in a modern American -iyah ending.
Names on This List That Come From Other Honor Traditions
Not every honor name here is Arabic. Nora and Norah are Irish short forms of Honora, carrying the same meaning through a different language, and Ariya and Ayra come from the Sanskrit arya, meaning noble. Parents drawn to this page are usually choosing a feeling more than one language, and these names let that feeling cross traditions.
Names List
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaPronounced NOR-uh▶Norah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorPronounced NOR-uh▶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▶Jaliyah#838 in the U.S.A modern American name combining the Arabic root jali or jaliya (exalted, clear, glorious) with the populPronounced jah-LEE-yuh▶Ayra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, or of high Pronounced AY-rah▶Aiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, honored, resPronounced AY-zuh▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage also associatPronounced AAYR-a▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strength').Pronounced AZ-eeihah▶Nusaybah#3034 in the U.S.From Arabic root 'nasab,' meaning lineage or genealogy; Nusaybah denotes a woman of noble or good descentPronounced noo-SAY-bah▶Aizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to izz meaninPronounced AY-zal▶Suhaill#4623 in the U.S.Suhaill is a doubled-l spelling of Suhail, an Arabic name that is above all the name of Canopus, one of tPronounced soo-HAYL▶Aizah#4875 in the U.S.From Arabic aizah, 'noble, respected, honored'; also glossed 'a reward in heaven'; routes layeredPronounced AY-zah▶Izzah#5189 in the U.S.From Arabic izzah, 'honor, glory, might; dignity, power'Pronounced IZ-zah▶Karyme#5686 in the U.S.A spelling of Karime/Karima — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind, honourable' (the feminine of KarPronounced kah-REE-meh▶Somaya#5749 in the U.S.A spelling of Sumayya — from Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated' (the honored name of the first martyr of IslPronounced soo-MY-ah▶Kadijha#6139 in the U.S.Kadijha is a respelling of Khadija, a deeply respected Arabic name. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first Pronounced kuh-DEE-juh▶Nabila#6545 in the U.S.From Arabic nabila, the feminine of Nabil — 'noble, honorable; of high birth, distinguished'Pronounced nah-BEE-lah▶Hadja#6719 in the U.S.A West African form, variously linked to Hajja ('a woman who has made the Hajj pilgrimage') and to KhadijPronounced HAH-jah▶Noraa#6832 in the U.S.A spelling of Nora — variously a short form of Honora (Latin honor, 'honor; esteem') and Eleanora ('lightPronounced NOR-ah▶Halimah#7020 in the U.S.From Arabic halimah, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' — the name of Halimah, the wet-nurse of the PropPronounced hah-LEE-mah▶Humaira#7029 in the U.S.From Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectionate name Pronounced hoo-MY-rah▶Khady#7066 in the U.S.A Senegalese (Wolof) short form of Khadija — from Arabic, variously 'trustworthy; an early/premature babyPronounced KAH-dee▶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▶Sumayah#7196 in the U.S.From Arabic sumayyah, 'high above; exalted; lofty' (a diminutive of sama, 'sky; heaven') — the name of SuPronounced soo-MY-yah▶Zeynab#7218 in the U.S.A Persian/Turkish form of Zaynab — from Arabic, variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'ornament/beauPronounced ZAY-nab▶Hajra#7345 in the U.S.A form of Hajar (Hagar) — the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Ismail (Ishmael), deeply honored inPronounced HAHJ-rah▶Nasiriyah#7477 in the U.S.Nasiriyah is built on the Arabic root n-s-r, which carries the meanings 'to help, to aid, to grant victorPronounced nah-sih-REE-yah▶Aairah#8922 in the U.S.A spelling of Aira/Airah — from the Arabic, 'noble; honourable; respected; a person of high standing'Pronounced AY-rah▶Ikram#9139 in the U.S.From the Arabic ikram, 'honor; generosity; hospitality; showing respect'; used for both sexesPronounced ik-RAHM▶Izza#9151 in the U.S.From the Arabic izza, 'might; honor; glory; strength'; also used as a short form of Isabella; routes layePronounced IZ-ah▶Juwayriya#9191 in the U.S.From the Arabic, a diminutive variously 'a little rose; a small precious one' — borne by Juwayriya bint aPronounced joo-WAY-ree-yah▶Sumaiyah#9453 in the U.S.A spelling of Sumayya — from the Arabic, 'high; elevated; lofty'; borne by Sumayya bint Khayyat, honored Pronounced soo-MY-yah▶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▶Batoul#9624 in the U.S.A spelling of Batul — from the Arabic, 'a chaste/pure woman; one devoted to God' (an epithet of Mary and Pronounced bah-TOOL▶Fatimazahra#9750 in the U.S.An Arabic compound of Fatima ('one who abstains/weans') + az-Zahra ('the radiant; the blossoming'), an epPronounced fah-tee-mah-ZAH-rah▶Fatma#9751 in the U.S.A Turkish/Arabic form of Fatima — 'one who abstains; one who weans (her child)'; the name of the daughterPronounced FAHT-mah▶Kadijah#9841 in the U.S.A spelling of Khadija — from the Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet MuhPronounced kah-DEE-jah▶Karima#9857 in the U.S.From the Arabic karima, a feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; kind; honorable'Pronounced kah-REE-mah▶Ramla#10070 in the U.S.From the Arabic, variously 'a prophetess/one who predicts by sand' and 'sand'; borne by Ramla bint Abi SuPronounced RAM-lah▶Ruqaya#10103 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ruqaya/Ruqayyah, variously 'gentle; rising/ascending; a healing charm'; borne by a daughtPronounced roo-KY-yah▶Sawdah#10122 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sawda/Sawdah, variously 'a group of people' and 'dignity; nobility'; borne by Sawda bint Pronounced SOW-dah▶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▶Taheera#10740 in the U.S.Taheera is a phonetic spelling of the Arabic name Tahira, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' It is a respected tPronounced tuh-HEER-uh▶Umme#11002 in the U.S.From the Arabic Umm ('mother'), the honorific 'Umme' ('mother of') opens many traditional Muslim compoundPronounced OOM-meh▶Asyah#11186 in the U.S.A spelling of Asiya, from the Arabic, 'one who tends the weak and heals; consoler.' Borne by the honored Pronounced AH-see-ah▶Ayzah#11212 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiza/Ayza, from the Arabic, 'noble; respected; one who holds a place of honor.' A dignifiedPronounced AY-zah▶Azahra#11214 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-Zahra, 'the shining; radiant one; blossom; flower' — an honored epithet (as of FatimahPronounced ah-ZAH-rah▶Zalika#11331 in the U.S.Zalika is a Swahili girl's name meaning 'well-born' or 'of noble birth,' a graceful East African name carPronounced zah-LEE-kah▶Kadia#11566 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka) form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, an honored figuPronounced KAH-dee-uh▶Khadeeja#11617 in the U.S.A spelling of Khadija, an Arabic name often read as 'early baby' or 'premature child,' honoured as the naPronounced kha-DEE-jah▶Malikah#11721 in the U.S.From the Arabic Malikah, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal, dignified name honored across ArabPronounced mah-LEE-kah▶Marium#11807 in the U.S.Marium is a form of Maryam, the Arabic and Quranic name of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is honored in IPronounced MAR-ee-uhm▶Sharifa#11957 in the U.S.The feminine of Sharif, from Arabic sharaf ('honor; nobility'), meaning 'noble; honorable; distinguished.Pronounced shah-REE-fah▶Aasiya#12128 in the U.S.From the Arabic Asiya, 'one who tends to the weak; one who heals; caretaker' — the name of the wife of PhPronounced AH-see-yah▶Ashiya#12272 in the U.S.Ashiya reads as a form of Aasiya ('one who tends the weak; consoler', an honored name in Islam) or of AisPronounced ah-SHEE-yuh▶Azhar#12313 in the U.S.Azhar is an Arabic name meaning 'blossoms; flowers' (plural of zahra) and also 'most radiant; most shininPronounced az-HAR▶Azzahra#12319 in the U.S.Azzahra is a form of Az-Zahra, Arabic for 'the radiant; the shining one'. It is an honored epithet of FatPronounced az-ZAH-rah▶Bibiaisha#12450 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Bibi - a Persian and Urdu honorific meaning 'lady' or 'madam,' used beforePronounced bee-bee-AH-ee-shah▶Khadijha#12562 in the U.S.Khadijha is a respelling of Khadija, a deeply honored Arabic name most often explained as 'premature chilPronounced kah-DEE-juh▶Kareemah#12572 in the U.S.From the Arabic Karima (Kareemah), 'generous; noble; honorable' -- the feminine of Karim; Al-Karim ('the Pronounced kah-REE-mah▶Myisha#12806 in the U.S.Myisha is an English respelling of Aisha or Ayesha, from Arabic aisha, 'alive' or 'living'. Aisha is a dePronounced my-EE-shuh▶Saarah#13227 in the U.S.Saarah is a spelling of Sarah (Arabic Sara), from the Hebrew Sarah — 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. Sarah isPronounced SAH-rah▶Sukaina#13266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sukayna, a diminutive of the root s-k-n, 'stillness; calm; tranquility.' It was the affecPronounced soo-KY-nuh▶Soumaya#13400 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sumayya (Soumaya), traditionally 'high; exalted; distinguished.' Sumayya bint Khayyat is Pronounced soo-MY-uh▶Aaiza#13586 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Aaiza, 'noble; respected; honored.' A dignified virtue name, popular in South Asia; Pronounced ah-EE-zah▶Assetou#13651 in the U.S.A West African (Bambara/Mandinka) form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive; prosperous'), honoring Aisha,Pronounced ah-seh-TOO▶Bibihalima#13698 in the U.S.A compound name from Afghan and Central Asian usage: Bibi, a Persian-derived honorific for a respected woPronounced bee-bee-huh-LEE-muh▶Bibihawa#13699 in the U.S.A compound name from Afghan and Central Asian usage: Bibi, a Persian-derived honorific meaning 'lady; madPronounced bee-bee-HAH-wuh▶Diala#13891 in the U.S.Diala is an Arabic girl's name that shares its form with Diyala, the river and province in eastern Iraq. Pronounced dee-AH-luh▶Djenabou#13897 in the U.S.Djenabou is a West African, especially Fulani and Guinean, form of Zainab — the name of a daughter of thePronounced jeh-nah-BOO▶Eza#13969 in the U.S.A short modern name with no single settled source. It may be read as a feminine trim of Ezra (Hebrew, 'hePronounced EE-zuh▶Hawwa#14047 in the U.S.The Arabic and Islamic name of Eve — Hawwa, wife of Adam and mother of humankind, honored in the Quran anPronounced HAH-wah▶Ikran#14068 in the U.S.Ikran is a Somali woman's name from the Arabic Ikram, meaning 'honor,' 'generosity,' or 'hospitality.' ItPronounced ik-RAHN▶Kalsoom#14266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kulthum (Kulsum), traditionally glossed 'one with full, rounded cheeks' — a mark of healtPronounced kal-SOOM▶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▶Khawlah#14316 in the U.S.The same Arabic name as Khawla, with a final h in the romanized spelling — the two are one name, and we sPronounced KHOW-luh▶Ieesha#14326 in the U.S.Ieesha is a spelling of Iesha, itself a form of the Arabic Aisha, meaning 'living' or 'she who lives.' AiPronounced ee-EE-shuh▶Khalylah#14359 in the U.S.Khalylah is a modern spelling of Khalilah, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'close friend; intimate companiPronounced kuh-LY-luh▶Insiyah#14479 in the U.S.An Arabic name, 'friendly; sociable; companionable' (from uns, 'friendliness'); it is also honored in somPronounced in-SEE-yah▶Mariem#14520 in the U.S.A spelling of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/Mary. Maryam is honoured in both the Bible and the Quran,Pronounced MAR-yem▶Marieme#14521 in the U.S.A French-influenced West African spelling (often written Marieme) of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/MaPronounced mah-ree-EM▶Kadeejah#14536 in the U.S.Kadeejah is a phonetic respelling of Khadija, one of the most honored names in Islam, borne by Khadija biPronounced kuh-DEE-juh▶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▶Khaleelah#14549 in the U.S.Khaleelah is a spelling of the Arabic Khalila, the feminine of Khalil, meaning 'close friend' or 'belovedPronounced khuh-LEE-luh▶Mariatou#14576 in the U.S.A West African form of Maryam — the Arabic name of Mary, mother of Jesus, honored in both Islam and ChrisPronounced mah-ree-ah-TOO▶Marziya#14590 in the U.S.A romanized spelling of Arabic Marziyya, from the root r-d-y, meaning 'one who is pleasing (to God); wellPronounced mahr-ZEE-yah▶Kareema#14650 in the U.S.From the Arabic Karima, feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; honorable.' Al-Karim ('the Generous') is couPronounced kuh-REE-muh▶Sawda#14937 in the U.S.From Arabic sawda, the feminine of aswad, 'black; dark'. Sawda bint Zam'a was a wife of the Prophet MuhamPronounced SOW-duh▶Zenab#15158 in the U.S.Zenab is a spelling of the Arabic Zaynab, traditionally taken as the name of a fragrant flowering plant, Pronounced ZAY-nab▶Zayneb#15214 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Zaynab, often explained as a fragrant flowering desert tree, and long honored as thePronounced ZAY-neb▶Aaisha#15245 in the U.S.Aaisha is a spelling of the Arabic Aisha, meaning 'living' or 'she who lives,' from the root '-y-sh, 'to Pronounced ah-EE-shah▶Alzahra#15307 in the U.S.From the Arabic az-Zahra, 'the radiant; the shining, blooming one' — a title borne with honor by Fatima aPronounced al-ZAH-rah▶Sharifah#15367 in the U.S.Sharifah is the feminine of the Arabic Sharif, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'distinguished.' In many Pronounced shuh-REE-fuh▶Taheerah#15483 in the U.S.Taheerah is a phonetic English spelling of the Arabic name Tahira, from a root meaning 'pure,' 'clean,' 'Pronounced tuh-HEER-uh▶Bareera#15607 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Barirah, 'faithful; devoted; pure.' Barirah was a freed companion of the Prophet MuhPronounced bah-REE-rah▶Assia#15818 in the U.S.A form of Asia (the continent name, of ancient Near Eastern root) and of the Arabic Asiya ('one who tendsPronounced AH-see-uh▶Faduma#16017 in the U.S.Faduma is the Somali form of Fatima, one of the most honored names in the Muslim world. Fatima was a beloPronounced fah-DOO-muh▶Haja#16095 in the U.S.A West African name from the Arabic Al-Hajja, an honorific for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to MecPronounced HAH-jah▶Hajer#16174 in the U.S.Hajer is a spelling of Hajar, the Arabic form of Hagar. In Islamic tradition Hajar is the wife of IbrahimPronounced HAH-jur▶Isatu#16253 in the U.S.Isatu is a West African girl's name, common in Sierra Leone among Temne and Krio speakers, and a form of Pronounced ee-SAH-too▶Khadeja#16262 in the U.S.Khadeja is a phonetic spelling of the Arabic name Khadija, traditionally explained as 'early baby' or 'prPronounced kah-DEE-jah▶Kadija#16327 in the U.S.A spelling of Khadijah, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife — the first person to accept Islam Pronounced kah-DEE-jah▶Kadeja#16380 in the U.S.Kadeja is an anglicized respelling of the Arabic name Khadija. Khadija is deeply honored in Islam as the Pronounced kah-DEE-juh▶Kadiatu#16410 in the U.S.A West African (Sierra Leone, Guinea) form of Khadijah, 'trustworthy; early one; premature child.' KhadijPronounced kah-dee-AH-too▶Khadeejah#16454 in the U.S.Khadeejah is a phonetic spelling of Khadijah, an Arabic name popularly linked to a root meaning 'prematurPronounced kah-DEE-jah▶Nuseyba#16976 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Nusaybah — the name of Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a woman companion honored in Islamic Pronounced noo-SAY-bah▶Nafeesah#16999 in the U.S.Nafeesah is a phonetic English spelling of the Arabic name Nafisa (also Nafeesa), from a root meaning 'prPronounced nuh-FEE-suh▶Rufaida#17136 in the U.S.From the Arabic, linked to 'support; help.' The name honors Rufaida al-Aslamia, regarded as the first nurPronounced roo-FY-dah▶Rukiya#17157 in the U.S.Rukiya is a Swahili spelling of the Arabic Ruqayya, traditionally connected to the root meaning to rise oPronounced roo-KEE-yuh▶Aeisha#17228 in the U.S.Aeisha is a variant spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning 'living,' 'alive,' or 'she who lives.' It Pronounced ah-EE-shuh▶Sukayna#17334 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a diminutive generally connected to sakina — 'calm, peace, tranquillity, the presence of Pronounced soo-KAY-nuh▶Tahirah#17340 in the U.S.From the Arabic Tahira, 'pure; chaste; virtuous.' It is honored as an epithet of Fatimah and of Khadijah,Pronounced tah-HEE-rah▶Ieshia#17538 in the U.S.Ieshia is an American respelling of Aisha (Arabic 'Aisha, 'living, thriving'). Aisha was a wife of the PrPronounced ee-EE-shuh▶Kadejah#17731 in the U.S.Kadejah is a phonetic spelling of Khadija, from Arabic khadij, traditionally 'early baby' or 'premature cPronounced kuh-DEE-juh▶Nafisah#19579 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nafisa, 'precious; priceless; of great worth.' Sayyida Nafisa was a revered descendant ofPronounced nah-FEE-sah▶AsmaouA West African (Fula/Pulaar) form of the Arabic Asma ('lofty; sublime; higher'), honoring Asma bint Abi BPronounced as-mah-OO▶HussainaA feminine form of Husayn (a diminutive of Hasan), 'good; handsome; beautiful.' Husayn, grandson of the PPronounced hoo-SY-nah▶
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Izzah mean?
Izzah is Arabic for honor, glory, and dignity — it comes directly from the izzah root, one of the most literal honor names on this list, and has a warm, dignified sound parents often want for a first name.
Is Nora an Arabic name?
No — Nora and Norah are Irish, short forms of Honora meaning honor. They land on this list because the meaning matches, not the language, which is common when parents search by meaning instead of origin.
Which name on this list has the most specific history?
Nusaybah stands out. It's a venerable Arabic name meaning 'of noble lineage,' borne by a female companion of the Prophet Muhammad who fought at the Battle of Uhud, giving the honor meaning real historical weight.