Arabic Girl Names That Mean Royalty
Arabic girl names that mean royalty tend to trace back to one root word, amir, and this list shows just how many directions that root can take.
Names270
OriginArabic
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl
The clearest thread on this list is the Arabic root amir, meaning commander or prince. Its feminine form gives us Amira and the fuller Amirah, both translating straightforwardly to 'princess' or 'commander' — the same idea, two spellings, two rhythms.
Royalty shows up in other forms too. Zara carries 'princess' through an Arabic and Hebrew blend, while Sariyah paints a more poetic picture: a princess of the night sky. Even Kayla touches the theme, since one of its readings is 'crown.'
What makes Arabic girl names that mean royalty sound so different from each other
Arabic naming tradition often builds titles directly into given names, so a word for a ruler or commander becomes a first name rather than staying a title. That's why Amira and Amirah exist as two live spellings of the same idea rather than one name with a nickname. Zara and Sariyah arrive at 'princess' from different roots entirely, which is why Arabic girl names that mean royalty rarely sound alike.
Beyond 'princess': the wider royal and noble meanings on this list
Not every name on this page translates literally to 'princess,' and that's part of what makes the meaning interesting. Aliya means exalted or ascending, carrying real weight in both Islamic and Jewish tradition, while Ayra means noble across South Asian and Arabic use. Parents drawn to this theme are often after dignity more than a literal crown — elevated, respected, set apart.
Names List
Amira#132 in the U.S.Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Zara#212 in the U.S.Princess; blooming flower; from Arabic Zahra (flower, blossom) or Hebrew Sara/Zara (princess)Pronounced ZAH-ruh▶Kamila#357 in the U.S.A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) or Arabic KPronounced kah-MEE-lah▶Kayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic Kayla (sliPronounced KAY-lah▶Raya#369 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ra'ya' (friend, companion) or Arabic 'raya' (flag, banner) or Bulgarian short form of Raina Pronounced RAY-ah▶Amirah#490 in the U.S.Arabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, commander)Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots possibly meaniPronounced MAIR-ee-am▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' or 'noble oPronounced ah-MOOR-ah▶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▶Aleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate; in GermanPronounced ah-LEE-nuh▶Aliya#823 in the U.S.From Arabic aliya meaning 'high', 'exalted', or 'noble', a feminine form of Ali; also from the Hebrew aliPronounced ah-LEE-yuh▶Layan#831 in the U.S.From Arabic layan, meaning 'softness', 'tenderness', or 'gentle flowing', related to the Arabic root laynPronounced lah-YAHN▶Tara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was the seat of tPronounced TAIR-uh▶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▶Amiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)Pronounced uh-MEER-ee▶Amyra#968 in the U.S.Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirah (treetop,Pronounced uh-MY-ruh▶Adara#1041 in the U.S.Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis MajorPronounced uh-DAIR-uh▶Araya#1075 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest or noblePronounced uh-RAY-uh▶Alisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/type); possiPronounced uh-LEE-shuh▶Ameera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commanderPronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Samiyah#1441 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high-rankingPronounced sah-MEE-yah▶Aiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, honored, resPronounced AY-zuh▶Malak#1665 in the U.S.From Arabic malak (ملاك) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across the ArabicPronounced MAH-lak▶Ameerah#1949 in the U.S.Variant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) commander', fPronounced a-MEE-ra▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage also associatPronounced AAYR-a▶Mona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic ladyPronounced MOH-nuh▶Sayla#2226 in the U.S.princess, noble onePronounced SAY-luh▶Amaira#2360 in the U.S.princess, commanderPronounced uh-MY-ruh▶Syeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leaderPronounced say-YED-ah▶Alyana#2428 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodPronounced ah-lee-AH-nuh▶Aseel#2435 in the U.S.pure, original, of noble originPronounced ah-SEEL▶Emira#2459 in the U.S.princess, commanderPronounced eh-MEER-uh▶Malika#2834 in the U.S.QueenPronounced MA-lee-ka▶Maliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wished-for chiPronounced mah-LEE-yah▶Amyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the feminine form mePronounced ah-MY-rah▶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▶Ara#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shining one; andPronounced AH-rah▶Zyana#3163 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a modern feminPronounced zee-AH-nah▶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▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'forenoon'; Pronounced ZOH-hah▶Raniyah#3428 in the U.S.Gazing, looking intently (at the beloved); elaborated form of Arabic RaniaPronounced rah-NEE-yah▶Zayra#3501 in the U.S.Variant of Zaira/Zahra — Arabic 'blooming, radiant flower' — also linked to a Voltaire-coined literary ZaPronounced ZY-rah▶Tasnim#3626 in the U.S.A spring or fountain in Paradise; from the Quran, where Tasnim is the noblest water of the gardensPronounced tahs-NEEM▶Eesha#3700 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to Arabic Aisha, 'Pronounced EE-shah▶Yamiles#3829 in the U.S.A modern Latina given name, most likely a variant of Yamila/Jamila — from the Arabic 'jamil', 'beautiful,Pronounced yah-MEE-les▶Raniya#3936 in the U.S.From Arabic raniya, 'gazing (with delight), looking long' — kin to Rania, the queen's namePronounced RAH-nee-yah▶Esma#3980 in the U.S.Turkish form linked to Arabic asma, 'lofty, exalted; names' — also tied to Esme, 'esteemed'; routes layerPronounced ESS-mah▶Farida#3981 in the U.S.From Arabic farida, 'unique, precious pearl, peerless one' — the singular gemPronounced fah-REE-dah▶Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredPronounced ZAR-ah▶Ayeza#4287 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, often glossed 'noble, respectable' or 'living, prosperous' (echoing Aiza/Ayesha); root Pronounced ah-YEH-zah▶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▶Rumaisa#4348 in the U.S.From Arabic Rumaysa — a name associated with the star Beta Canis Minoris (related to Gomeisa), and of a nPronounced roo-MY-sah▶Karime#4411 in the U.S.Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'Pronounced kah-REE-meh▶Aayra#4458 in the U.S.Spelling of Aira/Ayra — often glossed 'respectable, noble' (Arabic/Urdu); also a modern coinage; gloss vaPronounced AY-rah▶Leisha#4514 in the U.S.Short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes layeredPronounced LEE-shah▶Saria#4629 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -ria family (echoing Sara, 'princess', and Saria/Zaria); also a Zelda character; roPronounced SAR-ee-ah▶Ayira#4665 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aira/Ayra ('respectable, noble') and Amira ('princess'); no single fixed rootPronounced ah-YEE-rah▶Saba#4741 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)'; also Saba, the kingdom of Sheba; rouPronounced SAH-bah▶Taj#4749 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic taj, 'a crown' (as in Taj Mahal, 'Crown Palace'); here for girlsPronounced TAHZH▶Aizah#4875 in the U.S.From Arabic aizah, 'noble, respected, honored'; also glossed 'a reward in heaven'; routes layeredPronounced AY-zah▶Aleeza#4877 in the U.S.From Hebrew aliza, 'joy, joyful, merry'; also Arabic 'noble, exalted'; routes layeredPronounced ə-LEE-zah▶Amaree#4882 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — possibly 'strength' (linked to Amir, 'prince') or 'eternal' (echoing Amara); herePronounced ah-mah-REE▶Amera#4883 in the U.S.-e- spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'princess; a female commander, leader'Pronounced ə-MEER-ah▶Samya#4990 in the U.S.From Arabic samiyya, 'elevated, sublime, exalted; lofty, noble'Pronounced SAH-mee-yah▶Henna#5056 in the U.S.From Arabic hinna, 'the henna plant' (a reddish dye); also a Finnish pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler')Pronounced HEN-ah▶Aamira#5133 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'a princess; a prosperous, flourishing one' (the feminine of AmPronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Airah#5138 in the U.S.-h spelling of Aira/Ira — variously 'noble/watchful' (Aira), the goddess of speech (Ira, Sanskrit), or ArPronounced EYE-rah▶Surah#5262 in the U.S.From Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran; a step, a rank, a degree of eminence'; also echoes Sarah, 'prPronounced SOO-rah▶Jasibe#5339 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Hasiba — from Arabic hasib, 'noble, esteemed; of good lineage, well-born'Pronounced hah-SEE-beh▶Kaela#5347 in the U.S.-ae- spelling of Kayla — variously a form of Michaela ('who is like God?'), Katherine ('pure'), or HebrewPronounced KAY-lah▶Aara#5419 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Ara — variously Arabic/Urdu, 'adorning, ornamenting'; Armenian, a legendary king; a Pronounced AH-rah▶Adarah#5425 in the U.S.From Hebrew adarah, 'noble, exalted' (linked to adar, 'splendor'); also Arabic, 'a virgin'; routes layerePronounced ə-DAR-ah▶Ayza#5447 in the U.S.From Arabic — linked to 'noble, respected' (a form of Aiza/Ayesha-linked), or 'a substitute, a replacemenPronounced AY-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▶Zaara#5766 in the U.S.A double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes SaraPronounced ZAH-rah▶Zyrah#5776 in the U.S.A Zy- spelling of Zyra/Zara — echoing Zara ('blooming flower; princess') and the Zy- names; no single fixPronounced ZY-rah▶Jamira#5854 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jamila ('beautiful', Arabic) and Mira ('wonder; princess; ocean'); no single fixed Pronounced jə-MEER-ah▶Alinah#6155 in the U.S.An -h spelling of Alina — variously 'noble, bright' (a Slavic short of Adelina), 'light' (Greek, via HelePronounced ə-LEE-nah▶Amiriana#6160 in the U.S.A modern name joining Amira ('a princess; a commander', Arabic) with the -ana ending; routes layeredPronounced ə-meer-ee-AH-nah▶Amyri#6162 in the U.S.A -yri spelling of Amari — variously 'eternal' (Sanskrit), 'a commander/prince' (Arabic amir), and 'strenPronounced ə-MEER-ee▶Aide#6376 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Aida/Haidee — variously 'a visitor, one who returns' (Arabic) and 'noble; happy' (linkePronounced AH-ee-deh▶Alaisha#6380 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aisha ('alive; living', Arabic) and Alicia ('noble'); no single fixed root; routes Pronounced ə-LAY-shah▶Nabiha#6544 in the U.S.From Arabic nabiha, the feminine of Nabih — 'intelligent, bright; noble, eminent, distinguished'Pronounced nah-BEE-hah▶Nabila#6545 in the U.S.From Arabic nabila, the feminine of Nabil — 'noble, honorable; of high birth, distinguished'Pronounced nah-BEE-lah▶Nusaiba#6553 in the U.S.A spelling of Nusayba — from Arabic, 'of noble lineage; of good descent' (linked to nasab, 'lineage')Pronounced noo-SY-bah▶Nusayba#6554 in the U.S.From Arabic Nusayba — 'of noble lineage; of good descent' (linked to nasab, 'lineage')Pronounced noo-SY-bah▶Amairah#6927 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a commander'; also read as a modern coinage; roPronounced ah-MY-rah▶Ahmira#7232 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'princess; a female leader/commander' (the feminine of Amir)Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Ameira#7592 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'princess; a female leader/commander' (the feminine of Amir)Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Amirie#7594 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Amira ('princess', Arabic) and Amari, with an -ie ending; routes uncertaPronounced ah-MEER-ee▶Elmira#7677 in the U.S.Variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Elmira, Pronounced el-MY-rah▶Nusaibah#7836 in the U.S.From Arabic, 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' — borne by Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a female Companion of thPronounced noo-SY-bah▶Ranya#7850 in the U.S.A spelling of Rania — from Arabic, 'gazing; pleasant/delightful to look at; a queen'Pronounced RAHN-yah▶Sahra#7865 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Sarah ('a princess; a noblewoman', Hebrew) and Arabic Sahra ('a desert; dawn'); rPronounced SAH-rah▶Sultana#7884 in the U.S.The feminine of Sultan — from Arabic, 'a queen; an empress; a sultan's wife; one with authority'Pronounced sool-TAH-nah▶Aidah#7949 in the U.S.A spelling of Aida — variously from Arabic, 'a visitor; returning; rewarding; reward', and 'noble; happy'Pronounced AH-ee-dah▶Aleeha#7961 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Aliya ('exalted', Arabic) and Aleena ('noble; silk'); no single fixed roPronounced ah-LEE-hah▶Almira#7965 in the U.S.Variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Almira);Pronounced al-MY-rah▶Ayrah#8000 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayra/Aira — variously from the Arabic, 'respectable; noble', and the Sanskrit, 'wind'; routPronounced AY-rah▶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▶Aliha#8442 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously 'noble; exalted; of high rank' (a name used in South Asian Muslim familiePronounced ah-LEE-hah▶Amerah#8452 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira/Amirah — from the Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a ruler'; also linked to 'prosperousPronounced ah-MEE-rah▶Amirrah#8454 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira/Amirah — from the Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a ruler'; routes layeredPronounced ah-MEE-rah▶Jamirah#8634 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ja- element with a -mirah ending (echoing Amira, 'a princess', Arabic, and JamilPronounced jah-MEE-rah▶Kamirah#8666 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ka- element with a -mirah ending (echoing Amira, 'a princess', Arabic, and KamarPronounced kah-MEE-rah▶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▶Aleenah#8940 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alina/Aleena — variously 'noble; bright' (a Germanic Adelina) and 'silk; delicate' (ArPronounced ah-LEE-nah▶Ameelah#8954 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Amila/Amilah — from the Arabic, 'hopeful; hardworking; industrious'; also linked to AmPronounced ah-MEE-lah▶Amiira#8959 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from the Arabic amir, 'a prince/commander', hence (feminine) 'a princess; a leader'Pronounced ah-MEE-rah▶Ifrah#9138 in the U.S.From the Arabic ifrah, 'happiness; joy; the act of making glad'Pronounced IF-rah▶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▶Retaj#9403 in the U.S.From the Arabic, variously 'a crown; a diadem' and, specifically, the ornamented gates/covering of the KaPronounced reh-TAHJ▶Saraiya#9417 in the U.S.A modern spelling, variously echoing Sarai/Sarah ('a princess; a noblewoman', Hebrew) and Saraya (Arabic,Pronounced sah-RY-ah▶Adelya#9535 in the U.S.A Tatar/Turkic form linked to the Arabic adl, 'justice; fairness'; also read via Adela, 'noble'; routes lPronounced ah-DEL-yah▶Amiera#9569 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from the Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a commander' (a feminine of Amir)Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Amiree#9572 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Amira ('a princess') and Amari; no single fixed root; routes uncertainPronounced ah-MEE-ree▶Amiriah#9573 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Amira ('a princess') and Amari with an -iah ending; no single fixed root; routes uPronounced ah-MEER-ee-ah▶Amiyrah#9575 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Amira — from the Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a commander'Pronounced ah-MEER-ah▶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▶Belkis#9625 in the U.S.A form of Bilqis — the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba; we note the legendary bearerPronounced BEL-kees▶Karima#9857 in the U.S.From the Arabic karima, a feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; kind; honorable'Pronounced kah-REE-mah▶Kinda#9891 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kinda — the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom; also read as a modern name; rPronounced KIN-dah▶Layali#9920 in the U.S.From the Arabic layali, 'nights' (the plural of layla, 'a night'), a lyrical name evoking beautiful nightPronounced lah-YAH-lee▶Naba#10002 in the U.S.From the Arabic naba, 'great news; a tiding/announcement' (the title of a Quranic chapter); also read as Pronounced NAH-bah▶Raziya#10073 in the U.S.From the Arabic radiya, 'content; agreeable; pleasing; satisfied'; borne by Razia Sultana, a medieval rulPronounced rah-ZEE-yah▶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▶Sairah#10110 in the U.S.A spelling of Sarah/Saira — variously 'a princess; a noblewoman' (Hebrew) and 'a traveler; happy' (ArabicPronounced SY-rah▶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▶Tasmia#10223 in the U.S.Tasmia is most plausibly an Arabic-origin name connected to tasmiyah, the ceremony of naming a newborn anPronounced TAZ-mee-uh▶Asmira#10331 in the U.S.A feminine of Asmir, linked to the Arabic amir/amira, 'prince/princess; noble commander'; popular in BosnPronounced ahs-MEER-ah▶Farhat#10508 in the U.S.From the Arabic Farhat (Farha), 'joy; happiness; delight; gladness.' Used across Arabic and Urdu-speakingPronounced FAR-hat▶Jamela#10585 in the U.S.A form of Jamila, from the Arabic jamil ('beautiful; graceful'), widely used in Swahili-speaking regions.Pronounced juh-MEH-lah▶Nasra#10808 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nasra, 'help; victory; aid' — from the root n-s-r tied to triumph and support. A strong vPronounced NAHS-rah▶Ruba#10893 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ruba, 'hills; highlands; elevated ground' (a plural evoking rolling high country). A gentPronounced ROO-bah▶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▶Zuleima#11067 in the U.S.A variant of Zulema/Zuleika, from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' (salam) and 'brilliant; fair.' Popular in Pronounced zoo-LAY-mah▶Amire#11132 in the U.S.A modern spelling near the Arabic Amira ('princess; leader; commander,' feminine of Amir) — here read chiPronounced uh-MEER▶Amiyra#11133 in the U.S.A modern spelling of the Arabic Amira, 'princess; leader; commander' — the feminine of Amir. The -iyr- spPronounced uh-MEER-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▶Jamilla#11498 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Jamila, the Arabic feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful; graceful.' A widely used Pronounced juh-MIL-uh▶Maaliyah#11701 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaliyah/Maaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted; high; noble; sublime' (feminine of ali). A Pronounced mah-LEE-yah▶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▶Mishal#11775 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mish'al, 'torch; a light held up; a lamp.' A luminous name used across the Arabic-speakinPronounced mih-SHAAL▶Moza#11786 in the U.S.From the Arabic Moza (Mozah), often glossed as 'distinguished; a fine pearl or gem.' A dignified Gulf-regPronounced MOH-zah▶Nabeeha#11797 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nabiha, 'intelligent; alert; noble; distinguished.' A dignified virtue name, the femininePronounced nah-BEE-hah▶Raniah#11881 in the U.S.From the Arabic Raniah (Rania), often read as 'gazing; contemplative; watchful,' and by association with Pronounced RAH-nee-uh▶Shahad#11954 in the U.S.From Arabic shahd/shahad, 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness.' A sweet, tender name popular across the Arabic-sPronounced shah-HAD▶Sharifa#11957 in the U.S.The feminine of Sharif, from Arabic sharaf ('honor; nobility'), meaning 'noble; honorable; distinguished.Pronounced shah-REE-fah▶Ruwaida#11983 in the U.S.From Arabic ruwaida, a diminutive linked to the sense of 'walking gently, going softly, taking it slow' —Pronounced roo-WAY-duh▶Zarrah#12100 in the U.S.A doubled-r spelling of Zara, from the Arabic for 'flower; blooming,' and linked to Sarah ('princess'). TPronounced ZAR-uh▶Aalina#12181 in the U.S.A modern spelling that sits in the Alina and Aleena family — names variously traced to Slavic and GermaniPronounced ah-LEE-nuh▶Alveera#12198 in the U.S.Alveera is a name used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities, variously linked to 'loyalty; devotion' oPronounced al-VEE-rah▶Amirra#12209 in the U.S.Amirra is a modern respelling of Amira, from the Arabic 'princess; leader' (feminine of amir) and the HebPronounced ah-MEER-ah▶Amirya#12210 in the U.S.Amirya is a modern name in the Amira/Amiya family, tied to the Arabic 'princess; leader,' with a -ya endiPronounced ah-MEER-yah▶Amiryah#12211 in the U.S.Amiryah is a modern respelling of Amirya/Amira, tied to the Arabic 'princess; leader,' with a -yah endingPronounced ah-MEER-yah▶Amyria#12215 in the U.S.Amyria is a modern name echoing Amira ('princess; leader') and the Amaria family, with a -yria spelling. Pronounced ah-MEER-ee-ah▶Emirah#12518 in the U.S.An Arabic name from amira/emira, the feminine of amir ('commander, prince') — 'princess' or 'leader'. We Pronounced eh-MEER-ah▶Faria#12551 in the U.S.An Arabic and Persian name variously glossed 'tall, noble' or 'happy'; also a surname and place name. SenPronounced FAH-ree-ah▶Intisar#12647 in the U.S.Intisar is an Arabic name meaning 'victory' or 'triumph,' from the root n-s-r, which carries the sense ofPronounced in-tee-SAR▶Jazirah#12673 in the U.S.From the Arabic jazirah, 'island' — a word familiar from place names across the Arabic-speaking world. A Pronounced jah-ZEE-rah▶Jenan#12676 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jenan (Jinan), 'gardens; paradise' — and, by a related root, 'heart'. A serene name evokiPronounced jeh-NAHN▶Khaila#12930 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling of Kayla (often linked to Katherine/laurel, 'crown; laurel'); it also echoes the Pronounced KY-lah▶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▶Melika#12970 in the U.S.A Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic malika, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal, graceful Pronounced meh-LEE-kah▶Mesk#12978 in the U.S.From the Arabic misk/mesk, 'musk' — the prized perfume; used as a girl's name evoking sweetness and fragrPronounced MESK▶Maleka#12994 in the U.S.Maleka reads as a spelling that echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or as a modern coinage. The exact rouPronounced muh-LEE-kah▶Nael#13019 in the U.S.From the Arabic na'il, 'one who attains; achiever; winner'. Nael is chiefly a boys' name in Arabic-speakiPronounced nah-EL▶Naziya#13037 in the U.S.Naziya is used across Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, usually glossed 'pure' or 'gracPronounced nuh-ZEE-yuh▶Raja#13105 in the U.S.As a girls' name Raja is most often Arabic Raja', 'hope; expectation'. Separately, Sanskrit raja means 'kPronounced RAH-jah▶Randa#13109 in the U.S.From Arabic randa, a sweet-smelling tree (a laurel or bay), a long-standing girls' name in the Arab worldPronounced RAN-duh▶Ranyah#13111 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Rania, from a root meaning 'to gaze intently; to contemplate' — often rendered 'gaziPronounced RAHN-yah▶Raziah#13118 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Raziya/Radiya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased'. The name is carried in history byPronounced rah-ZEE-ah▶Raziyah#13119 in the U.S.A fuller spelling of Arabic Raziya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased', from the root radiya. HistoricallPronounced rah-ZEE-yah▶Nourhan#13206 in the U.S.From the Arabic nur, 'light,' joined with the Turkish/Persian element -han (a title of dignity). Read togPronounced NOOR-han▶Sanah#13221 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of the Arabic name Sana, from a root meaning 'brilliance, radiance, splendor.' SomePronounced SAH-nuh▶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▶Sundus#13268 in the U.S.From the Arabic sundus, 'fine silk; silk brocade' — the word used in the Quran for the green silk garmentPronounced SOON-doos▶Yahira#13370 in the U.S.Usually explained as Arabic in root — glossed 'jewel; precious one', and sometimes connected to jahira, 'Pronounced yah-HEE-ruh▶Zirwa#13417 in the U.S.From an Arabic root carried into Urdu, dhirwa/zirwa, 'peak; summit; the highest point' — used as a girl'sPronounced ZEER-wuh▶Zulma#13446 in the U.S.Zulma is used in Spanish- and French-speaking countries, generally treated as a variant of Zulema or SulePronounced ZOOL-muh▶Alanood#13499 in the U.S.Alanood romanizes Arabic Al-Anoud, from anoud, understood in the name tradition as the strong twisted ropPronounced ah-luh-NOOD▶Ameirah#13543 in the U.S.Ameirah is a romanized respelling of the Arabic name Amira, the feminine of amir ('prince; commander') — Pronounced uh-MEER-uh▶Amir#13550 in the U.S.Amir is an Arabic name meaning 'prince; commander; one who gives orders', from the root a-m-r. It is overPronounced uh-MEER▶Amirianna#13551 in the U.S.Amirianna is a long modern blend joining Amira/Amiri (Arabic-rooted, 'princess; prince') to Anna (Hebrew Pronounced uh-mee-ree-AN-uh▶Amirii#13552 in the U.S.Amirii is a modern respelling of Amiri/Amari, names built on Arabic amir ('prince; commander'). The doublPronounced uh-MEE-ree▶Amiriya#13553 in the U.S.Amiriya is a modern American coinage extending Amira/Amiri, names built on Arabic amir, 'prince; commandePronounced uh-MEE-ree-uh▶Amyriah#13556 in the U.S.Amyriah is a modern American respelling in the Amira/Amiriah cluster, built on Arabic amir ('prince; commPronounced uh-MEER-ee-uh▶Mahasin#13556 in the U.S.Mahasin is an Arabic name, the plural of 'mahsana,' carrying the sense of 'beauties,' 'merits,' or 'good Pronounced muh-HAH-sin▶Amiriyah#13573 in the U.S.Amiriyah is a modern American elaboration of Amira/Amiri. Amira is Arabic for 'princess, commander' (femiPronounced ah-MEER-ee-yah▶Anta#13589 in the U.S.In Senegal and the wider Wolof-speaking world, Anta is a well-used woman's name, often understood as a foPronounced AHN-tah▶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▶Areesha#13601 in the U.S.From Arabic 'arsh, 'throne', giving Areesha the sense 'throne of God' or 'heavenly'. Widely used in PakisPronounced uh-REE-shuh▶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▶Azizah#13667 in the U.S.From the Arabic aziz, 'mighty; powerful; dear, beloved' — Azizah is the feminine form. It carries both stPronounced uh-ZEE-zuh▶Dahia#13820 in the U.S.Most often linked to Dihya (Kahina), the seventh-century Berber warrior queen of North Africa, whose namePronounced dah-EE-uh▶Sheza#13895 in the U.S.Sheza, also spelled Shiza, is used in Arabic and Urdu naming traditions with the sense of 'beautiful' or Pronounced SHEE-zah▶Efat#13898 in the U.S.A Persian spelling of the Arabic name Iffat ('iffa), meaning 'chastity, modesty, purity of conduct.' It iPronounced eh-FAHT▶Enayat#13954 in the U.S.From Arabic inayat, 'care; favor; solicitude' — the attentive kindness one person shows another, and in rPronounced eh-NAH-yut▶Ibtihal#14081 in the U.S.From the Arabic word ibtihal, meaning supplication — an earnest, humble prayer offered to God. It is a loPronounced ib-tee-HAHL▶Ifra#14086 in the U.S.Ifra is used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families and is generally read as a short form of Ifrah, from aPronounced IF-ruh▶Javeria#14168 in the U.S.Javeria is the common Urdu spelling of Juwayriya (Juwairiyah), borne by Juwayriya bint al-Harith, a wife Pronounced juh-VEER-ee-uh▶Haniah#14193 in the U.S.Haniah is a spelling of the Arabic feminine name Haniyah, from a root conveying ease and pleasure; it is Pronounced huh-NEE-uh▶Kainaat#14252 in the U.S.From the Arabic kainat (kā'ināt), 'the universe; all created things,' widely used in Urdu with the same sPronounced kai-NAHT▶Kalsoom#14266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kulthum (Kulsum), traditionally glossed 'one with full, rounded cheeks' — a mark of healtPronounced kal-SOOM▶Labiba#14365 in the U.S.Labiba is Arabic for 'sensible, intelligent, wise; sharp-witted' — the feminine of Labib. A classic virtuPronounced luh-BEE-buh▶Layann#14436 in the U.S.May represent the Arabic Layan (Lain), 'softness, tenderness, a gentle and easy life'. In English-speakinPronounced LAY-an▶Laylany#14439 in the U.S.A recent coinage that fuses Layla (Arabic layl, 'night') with the flow of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶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▶Maheera#14526 in the U.S.From the Arabic mahira, the feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; proficient'. It is a straightforward virPronounced muh-HEE-ruh▶Maleeka#14557 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic malika, 'queen' — the feminine of malik, 'king'. It is used across the Arabic-spPronounced muh-LEE-kuh▶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▶Mayssa#14608 in the U.S.A romanized spelling of Arabic Maysa/Maysaa, from a root describing a graceful, swaying walk — commonly gPronounced MY-sah▶Misbah#14659 in the U.S.Arabic Misbah means 'lamp' — the vessel that holds a light. The word appears in the Quran's celebrated vePronounced MIS-bah▶Noorain#14678 in the U.S.From Arabic nur, 'light', in its dual form — nurayn/noorain, 'two lights'. The name carries the sense of Pronounced noor-AYN▶Naairah#14685 in the U.S.Naairah is a spelling of the Arabic name Naira (Nayirah), from a root meaning 'to shine; to give light' —Pronounced nah-EE-ruh▶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▶Nyiesha#14726 in the U.S.Nyiesha is a Ny- and -iesha spelling of Niesha or Nyesha, names in the wide family that echoes Aisha, thePronounced ny-EE-shuh▶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▶Nida#14744 in the U.S.From the Arabic nida, 'call; voice; summons'. Widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, in Türkiye, and aPronounced NEE-duh▶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▶Nor#14763 in the U.S.In Malay and Indonesian use, Nor is the common spelling of Arabic Nur, 'light' — very widely used as a fiPronounced NOR▶Noran#14766 in the U.S.Used in Egypt and elsewhere in the Arab world as a name built on nur, 'light' — often glossed as 'light oPronounced NOR-un▶Rafif#14830 in the U.S.From the Arabic root r-f-f, giving a sense of 'gleaming, shimmering; delicate, fine' — the soft glitter oPronounced ra-FEEF▶Raihan#14833 in the U.S.From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant,' described in Islamic tradition as a fragrant plPronounced ray-HAHN▶Rubab#14838 in the U.S.Rubab is used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities. It is remembered above all as the name of Rubab, tPronounced roo-BAHB▶Rokia#14877 in the U.S.A West African form of the Arabic Ruqayyah — borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and often glossPronounced roh-KEE-ah▶Rushda#14895 in the U.S.From the Arabic rushd, 'right guidance; maturity of judgment; good sense' — a word of real moral weight, Pronounced ROOSH-dah▶Ruwayda#14897 in the U.S.From an Arabic root carrying the sense of moving gently and without haste — 'walking softly; unhurried.' Pronounced roo-WAY-dah▶Sabah#14902 in the U.S.From the Arabic sabah, 'morning' — the word in the everyday greeting sabah al-khayr, 'good morning.' It iPronounced sah-BAH▶Soraida#15035 in the U.S.Soraida is a Spanish form of Zoraida, a name of Arabic and Andalusian heritage. Its exact meaning is uncePronounced soh-RY-dah▶Afsa#15229 in the U.S.A short name used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families, most likely a clipped form of names such as AfsaPronounced AF-suh▶Aamilah#15247 in the U.S.Aamilah is a spelling of the Arabic feminine name Amilah, from the root a-m-l tied to doing and to hope; Pronounced ah-MEE-luh▶Saniyyah#15255 in the U.S.Saniyyah is an English spelling of the Arabic name Saniyya (from the root s-n-w), meaning 'brilliant', 'sPronounced suh-NEE-yuh▶Akeela#15386 in the U.S.Akeela is an English spelling of the Arabic name Aqila, the feminine of aqil, meaning wise, sensible or dPronounced uh-KEE-luh▶Aynur#15582 in the U.S.Aynur is a Turkish name compounding ay, 'moon', with nur, 'light' (a word borrowed from Arabic) — 'moonliPronounced eye-NOOR▶Bisma#15628 in the U.S.From the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' behind basma/bisma, 'a smile.' Widely used in Urdu-speaking familPronounced BIS-mah▶Djeneba#15861 in the U.S.Djeneba is a West African form of Zaynab, widely used among Mande-speaking peoples — Bambara, Malinke, DyPronounced jeh-NEH-bah▶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▶Jamillah#16166 in the U.S.Jamillah is a spelling of Jamila, the Arabic name meaning 'beautiful' — the feminine counterpart of JamilPronounced juh-MIL-uh▶Hoora#16220 in the U.S.From Arabic hur, the plural of hawra, referring in the Quran to the companions of Paradise; the word passPronounced HOO-rah▶Jadira#16276 in the U.S.Jadira is usually connected to the Arabic Jadirah, from a root meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving, fitting.' Pronounced juh-DEER-uh▶Jemila#16344 in the U.S.Jemila is a spelling of the Arabic name Jamila, from the root j-m-l and the adjective jamil, 'beautiful.'Pronounced juh-MEE-luh▶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▶Latifah#16564 in the U.S.From the Arabic Latifah, 'gentle; kind; subtle; pleasant.' The masculine Al-Latif ('the Subtle; the GentlPronounced lah-TEE-fah▶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▶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▶Ruweyda#17140 in the U.S.A Somali form of the Arabic Ruwaida, 'walking gently; proceeding softly and gracefully' - an image of unhPronounced roo-WAY-dah▶Saima#17184 in the U.S.From Arabic saima, the feminine of sa'im — 'one who fasts', a name of devotion widely used in Arabic- andPronounced SIGH-muh▶Sulma#17221 in the U.S.Sulma is a variant of Zulma, a name of Arabic character popularized through European Romantic literature Pronounced SOOL-muh▶Shahed#17230 in the U.S.Shahed derives from the Arabic root sh-h-d, 'to witness or testify,' giving the sense of 'witness' (shahiPronounced shah-HED▶Tasnia#17374 in the U.S.Tasnia is a girl's name popular in Bengali-speaking Muslim families, tied to Tasnim, the name of a heavenPronounced TAHS-nee-uh▶Umaira#17449 in the U.S.An Arabic feminine name usually read as a diminutive of Umar/Amir, from the root meaning 'to flourish; toPronounced oo-MY-rah▶Yamile#17494 in the U.S.An Arabic-Spanish name, from Jamila ('beautiful; graceful'), carried into Spanish-speaking use. A lovely Pronounced yah-MEE-leh▶Shaquilla#17523 in the U.S.Shaquilla is a feminine form of Shaquille, from Arabic shakil, 'handsome; well-formed; comely.' The name Pronounced shuh-KEEL-uh▶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▶Zubaida#17652 in the U.S.From the Arabic Zubaida (Zubayda), 'the essence; the pick, the choicest or best part of anything.' Borne Pronounced zoo-BY-duh▶Zarinah#17707 in the U.S.Zarinah comes from the Persian zarin, golden, from zar, gold, and is also used in Arabic-influenced cultuPronounced zuh-REE-nuh▶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▶Rizwana#17927 in the U.S.The feminine form of the Arabic Ridwan ('acceptance; contentment; the good pleasure of God'; also the namPronounced riz-WAH-nah▶Malaka#18521 in the U.S.Malaka is most naturally read as an Arabic name from malak, 'angel,' the feminine form conveying an angelPronounced muh-LAH-kuh▶Saher#18732 in the U.S.Saher is a form of the Arabic Sahar, meaning 'dawn' or 'the last hours of night before daybreak,' and by Pronounced SAH-hair▶Yamille#20082 in the U.S.Yamille reads most naturally as a form of Yamila or Jamila, from the Arabic jamil, 'beautiful' - a name cPronounced yah-MEEL▶LaveezaLaveeza is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'graceful; of good conduct; well-mannered.' Used in South Asian anPronounced luh-VEE-zuh▶OmiraA modern name echoing Amira (Arabic, 'princess; leader') and Mira ('wonderful; sea; peace' by various rouPronounced oh-MEER-uh▶RajwaFrom the Arabic Rajwa, 'hope; expectation.' A graceful virtue name; it is borne by Rajwa Al Hussein, the Pronounced RAHJ-wah▶SedrahA form of the Arabic Sidra, from sidr — the lote tree — evoking Sidrat al-Muntaha, the lote tree marking Pronounced SED-rah▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most common Arabic girl name that means princess?
Amira is the most widely used, appearing across the Arab world and in Jewish communities as well. It's the feminine form of Amir, meaning commander or prince, and its close cousin Amirah shares the same root.
Is Zara an Arabic name?
Yes — Zara blends Arabic and Hebrew roots and is usually read as 'princess' or 'blooming flower.' Its royal profile got a boost from Princess Zara of the British royal family, plus the global fashion brand of the same name.