Arabic Girl Names
2178 arabic girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Arabic girl names are lush and lyrical, rich with meaning and beautifully soft on the tongue. The favorites lead: Layla, Amara, Amira and Aaliyah.
For gentle elegance, Lila, Lilah, Leila and Amina charm, while Zara, Nyla, Alaia and Nora feel modern and global.
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Arabic Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Layla#36 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; born at night▶Lyla#80 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty — variant of Layla, from Arabic and Persian layl (night)▶Amara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin am▶Aaliyah#101 in the U.S.High, exalted, sublime — from Arabic and Hebrew aliyah, meaning ascent or to rise▶Alaia#117 in the U.S.Joyful; happy — from Basque alai (joyful, cheerful)▶Amira#132 in the U.S.Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)▶Alana#140 in the U.S.Harmony or precious — feminine form of Alan, from Breton/Celtic elements, or from Hawaiian/Arab▶Lilah#179 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah▶Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport o▶Zara#212 in the U.S.Princess; blooming flower; from Arabic Zahra (flower, blossom) or Hebrew Sara/Zara (princess)▶Nyla#236 in the U.S.Winner; achiever of purpose; possibly from Arabic nayl (attaining a goal, success) or an anglic▶Leila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)▶Norah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or Eleanor▶Aliyah#263 in the U.S.Exalted; to rise; to ascend; from Arabic/Hebrew root 'alaa (to rise)▶Amina#315 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-m-n', meaning to be safe, trustworthy, or faithful. Amina conveys a sen▶Samara#320 in the U.S.May derive from the Hebrew Shomron (Samaria), meaning 'watch mountain' or 'guardian', or from A▶Fatima#330 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'f-t-m', meaning to wean (a child) or to abstain. The name also carries th▶Aisha#337 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-y-sh', meaning to live. Aisha means 'living', 'she who lives', or 'full▶Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chi▶Kamila#357 in the U.S.A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) o▶Kayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic ▶Alaya#368 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ala' (to rise, to ascend) or 'alya' (sublime, exalted) — meaning 'sublime' or 'exa▶Raya#369 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ra'ya' (friend, companion) or Arabic 'raya' (flag, banner) or Bulgarian short form▶Adhara#370 in the U.S.From Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constell▶Kaliyah#392 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Ka- prefix with Aaliyah (Arabic for sublime, exalted▶Alayah#412 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaliyah/Aliyah, from Arabic aliyya meaning exalted, sublime, or lofty; rela▶Laila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;▶Salem#436 in the U.S.From Hebrew shalom and Arabic salam both meaning peace; used as a place name (Jerusalem = City ▶Zariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/Sla▶Jaylani#471 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly influenced by Arabic 'jala' (clarity, brightness) and '-ani' (a ▶Amirah#490 in the U.S.Arabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, ▶Nylah#504 in the U.S.Variant of Nyla, derived from Arabic Nā'ila meaning 'one who attains' or 'one who is successful▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Yara#507 in the U.S.In Arabic, from yara meaning 'small butterfly' or 'friend'; in Tupi (Brazilian indigenous), Iar▶Amber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thr▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' o▶Jayla#530 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, possibly a feminine elaboration of Jay or a blend drawing on Ara▶Romina#531 in the U.S.Feminine form of Romano / Romino, derived from Latin Romanus meaning 'a Roman' or 'from Rome'; ▶Zahra#540 in the U.S.From Arabic Zahra, derived from the root z-h-r meaning 'to bloom' or 'to shine,' giving meaning▶Nadia#565 in the U.S.Hope; a Slavic short form of Nadezhda meaning hope, also independently used in Arabic meaning '▶Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently a▶Imani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a cor▶Lylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the Sufi▶Alia#587 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ali, from Arabic ʿAlī meaning 'exalted,' 'sublime,' or 'high,' derived from th▶Leyla#611 in the U.S.Turkish and Persian spelling of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night' or 'dark,' associated ▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quali▶Sariyah#625 in the U.S.Likely from Arabic Sariya meaning 'clouds at night' or related to Hebrew sarah meaning 'princes▶Aya#644 in the U.S.In Arabic, aya means verse of the Quran, sign, or miracle; in Hebrew it means bird of prey, spe▶Zariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning f▶Alara#652 in the U.S.From Turkish Alara, believed to mean water fairy or magical being in Anatolian folklore; the na▶Aleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate;▶Hana#658 in the U.S.In Japanese, hana means flower or blossom; in Arabic and Hebrew, a variant of Hannah meaning gr▶Noor#659 in the U.S.From Arabic nur meaning light; in Islamic tradition Nur al-Din means light of religion and the ▶Amani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the plural▶Jazmin#710 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin (یاسمین) or Arabic yasamin, the name of th▶Samira#723 in the U.S.From Arabic samira, the feminine form of samir (سمير), meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one▶Laylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the Hawai▶Inaya#776 in the U.S.Care, concern, or solicitude; from the Arabic inaya meaning care or solicitude, reflecting the ▶Alaiya#792 in the U.S.Highness or exalted; a modern American variant of Aaliyah, from the Arabic aliyya meaning high,▶Zainab#810 in the U.S.Fragrant flowering tree or beauty; from the Arabic Zaynab, referring to a fragrant flowering tr▶Naya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah me▶Aliya#823 in the U.S.From Arabic aliya meaning 'high', 'exalted', or 'noble', a feminine form of Ali; also from the ▶Layan#831 in the U.S.From Arabic layan, meaning 'softness', 'tenderness', or 'gentle flowing', related to the Arabic▶Zaniyah#835 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly derived from the Arabic Zana or Zanya meaning 'gift of God' or▶Jaliyah#838 in the U.S.A modern American name combining the Arabic root jali or jaliya (exalted, clear, glorious) with▶Tara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was the▶Soraya#868 in the U.S.From the Persian and Arabic Thurayya (the Pleiades star cluster), meaning 'the Pleiades' or 'ri▶Ayah#870 in the U.S.From the Arabic aya or ayah meaning a verse of the Quran, a sign from God, or a miracle; in Isl▶Anayah#913 in the U.S.From Hebrew Anaiah meaning Yahweh has answered, composed of ana (to answer, to respond) and Yah▶Aleia#933 in the U.S.Variant of Aliya (Arabic: high, exalted, sublime) or of Aleia (Hawaiian: path, way); also used ▶Salma#937 in the U.S.From Arabic Salma, from the root salam meaning peace, safety, and well-being; related to Hebrew▶Ayra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, o▶Yusra#954 in the U.S.Ease, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)▶Yasmin#959 in the U.S.From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering plan▶Amiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)▶Aleah#965 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aliah or Alia, from Hebrew and Arabic ali or aliyah meaning exalted, high, ▶Amyra#968 in the U.S.Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirah▶Khadija#982 in the U.S.From Arabic Khadijah, of uncertain pre-Islamic origin, possibly meaning premature child or one ▶Jazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, t▶Zayla#993 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant o▶Aminah#1004 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)▶Guadalupe#1029 in the U.S.River of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name appli▶Adara#1041 in the U.S.Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis Maj▶Dalilah#1049 in the U.S.Delicate, languishing; spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, del▶Laylah#1056 in the U.S.Night; from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)▶Malayah#1070 in the U.S.Freedom; from Filipino Malay malaya (free, independent); or a variant of Maleah (Hebrew: tired/▶Araya#1075 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest or▶Kamari#1078 in the U.S.Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)▶Leena#1086 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, layn▶Kamora#1094 in the U.S.Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)▶Dania#1099 in the U.S.God is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from Arabi▶Lailah#1115 in the U.S.Night; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)▶Jayda#1127 in the U.S.She who knows; a variant of Jada or Jade; possibly from Spanish jade (the stone) or Arabic jada▶Alisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/ty▶Safa#1140 in the U.S.Pure, clear, serene; from Arabic safa (purity, clarity, serenity)▶Jazlynn#1148 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)▶Farrah#1150 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Arabic farah (joy, happiness, delight)▶Zia#1195 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'▶Jalani#1203 in the U.S.Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness,▶Yasmine#1207 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; from Persian yasmin (the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale)▶Zahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radiance▶Aleyna#1226 in the U.S.Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alayn▶Amal#1227 in the U.S.Hope; aspiration; from Arabic amal (hope, aspiration, expectation)▶Zaira#1233 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or Zahra▶Aida#1242 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popu▶Aliah#1246 in the U.S.Exalted; to ascend; from Hebrew aliyah (rising, ascension — used for Jewish immigration to Isra▶Azul#1277 in the U.S.Blue▶Alya#1281 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, loftiness▶Ameera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commander▶Khadijah#1299 in the U.S.Early baby, premature, trustworthy▶Reem#1305 in the U.S.White gazelle, graceful and beautiful▶Saniyah#1306 in the U.S.Radiant, brilliant, elevated, resplendent▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Dalila#1328 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishing▶Tala#1336 in the U.S.Wolf; also star or golden in different cultural contexts▶Dua#1338 in the U.S.Prayer, supplication, invocation▶Inara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the hunt▶Amarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortal▶Asiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforter▶Jasmin#1355 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; gift from God▶Farah#1363 in the U.S.Joy, happiness, cheerfulness▶Ayesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Sama#1384 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, the heavens above▶Safiya#1389 in the U.S.Pure, sincere, best friend of the Prophet▶Zarah#1391 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radiance▶Aysha#1439 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Samiyah#1441 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high-ranking▶Kamilah#1444 in the U.S.Perfect, complete, flawless▶Sana#1449 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendence▶Naila#1459 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desires▶Nayla#1474 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)▶Zaina#1477 in the U.S.From the Arabic root z-y-n, related to Zayn, meaning 'beauty, grace, adornment'.▶Liyana#1484 in the U.S.Softness, tenderness, gentleness▶Jannah#1509 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradis▶Hafsa#1516 in the U.S."gathering together" or "young lioness"▶Zamira#1547 in the U.S.A name used in Arabic, Albanian and Central Asian cultures, derived from the Arabic root z-m-r ▶Zaynab#1548 in the U.S.from Arabic, traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant; also associated with beauty▶Iqra#1549 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'iqra' meaning 'read' or 'recite', the first word revealed in the Quran▶Jamila#1560 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.▶Sanai#1584 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, splendour (linked to Arabic sana)▶Zayna#1585 in the U.S.From Arabic 'zayn' meaning 'beauty, grace', a feminine form related to Zaynah.▶Aiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, ho▶Isra#1614 in the U.S.Nocturnal journey▶Inayah#1634 in the U.S.Care, concern, protection▶Sahara#1640 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'sahra' meaning 'desert', the name of the world's largest hot desert▶Sidra#1641 in the U.S.From Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing th▶Hawa#1651 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally in▶Ayat#1659 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat', the plural of 'ayah', meaning 'signs' or 'verses', referring to the verses ▶Malak#1665 in the U.S.From Arabic malak (ملاك) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across ▶Diya#1682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used in▶Halima#1683 in the U.S.Gentle, patient, mild▶Ziya#1688 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diya▶Fatoumata#1695 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka/Fulani) form of the Arabic Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ▶Rumi#1718 in the U.S.Derived from the Arabic/Persian word for the region of Rum (Byzantine Anatolia); the surname of▶Yasmina#1745 in the U.S.Jasmine▶Rihanna#1756 in the U.S.Basil▶Leen#1767 in the U.S.Torch▶Zyra#1797 in the U.S.Modern variant of Zara/Zahra ('flower, blossom, radiance')▶Asma#1799 in the U.S.Supreme, higher▶Marwa#1809 in the U.S.Pebbles, flint▶Nailah#1812 in the U.S.Attainer▶Haya#1822 in the U.S.Hurry, come quickly▶Mirha#1831 in the U.S.Nimble▶Nour#1856 in the U.S.Light▶Ruhi#1870 in the U.S.Spiritual; of the soul▶Zariya#1905 in the U.S.Blooming flower; radiant (variant of Zahra)▶Kalilah#1910 in the U.S.Darling▶Misk#1912 in the U.S.Musk▶Jaelani#1924 in the U.S.Variant of Jelani/Gilani (Arabic origin), associated with 'mighty, strong'; ultimately from a n▶Rayah#1928 in the U.S.Friend, companion, beloved▶Yasmeen#1933 in the U.S.Jasmine▶Ameerah#1949 in the U.S.Variant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) com▶Isa#1968 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); also▶Layana#1981 in the U.S.Soft, gentle, tender; derived from the Arabic root l-y-n (as in 'layyinah', soft/tender). Somet▶Rania#2001 in the U.S.To gaze, to look intently▶Aleya#2006 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers to▶Samiya#2047 in the U.S.From Arabic root s-m-w (relating to height/sky), meaning 'elevated, exalted, sublime, high-mind▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage als▶Jailani#2071 in the U.S.From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carrie▶Asiyah#2080 in the U.S.To be distressed, to be grieved▶Iman#2084 in the U.S.Faith▶Noura#2089 in the U.S.Light▶Janna#2117 in the U.S.Feminine form of Jan, short form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan).▶Anisa#2145 in the U.S.Friendly, friend▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengt▶Zhamira#2165 in the U.S.Variant of Zamira; associated meanings 'brilliant, radiant' (Arabic) and 'nightingale/good voic▶Arwa#2167 in the U.S.Female ibex, mountain goat▶Razan#2179 in the U.S.Calm, composed, stoic, grave▶Lela#2200 in the U.S.Georgian traditional name (meaning uncertain, sometimes 'night'); also a variant of Leila/Layla▶Naima#2203 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at ease▶Nirvana#2204 in the U.S.Blown out, extinguished▶Mahira#2220 in the U.S.Skilled▶Mona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic lady▶Samaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversation▶Sayla#2226 in the U.S.princess, noble one▶Amila#2229 in the U.S.hope, aspiration▶Aqsa#2231 in the U.S.farthest, most distant▶Hania#2236 in the U.S.happiness, bliss▶Madina#2238 in the U.S.city, referring to the city of the Prophet (Medina)▶
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What are popular Arabic girl names?
Popular Arabic girl names include Layla, Amara, Amira, Aaliyah, Zara and Leila. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is a beautiful Arabic girl name?
Layla (night), Amira (princess) and Amara are especially beautiful Arabic girl names — melodic, meaningful, and increasingly popular in the U.S.