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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Raha#2257 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happiness▶Rahma#2258 in the U.S.mercy, compassion, divine kindness▶Huda#2282 in the U.S.right guidance, the guided path▶Issa#2283 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God saves▶Yamilet#2293 in the U.S.beautiful, graceful▶Aminata#2298 in the U.S.trustworthy, faithful, honest▶Daila#2304 in the U.S.to draw water, gentle▶Fatimah#2305 in the U.S.to wean a child, one who abstains from forbidden things▶Hiba#2308 in the U.S.gift, present, donation from God▶Leya#2331 in the U.S.weary, wild cow▶Aliyana#2344 in the U.S.exalted, sublime, high▶Bayan#2345 in the U.S.eloquence, clarity, articulate expression▶Amaira#2360 in the U.S.princess, commander▶Analiyah#2362 in the U.S.grace combined with ascent▶Inaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from God▶Mariama#2369 in the U.S.beloved, wished-for child▶Zalayah#2376 in the U.S.beautiful one of God▶Zari#2377 in the U.S.gold, gilded▶Jalaya#2388 in the U.S.clear, transparent▶Riyah#2394 in the U.S.winds, fragrant breeze▶Samari#2396 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Sanaa#2397 in the U.S.radiance, brilliance, loftiness▶Zaia#2399 in the U.S.light, shining, radiant▶Niya#2418 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolve▶Niyah#2419 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolve▶Samarah#2420 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Syeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leader▶Tasneem#2424 in the U.S.fountain in paradise, heavenly spring▶Alyana#2428 in the U.S.exalted, noble of God▶Aseel#2435 in the U.S.pure, original, of noble origin▶Sariya#2449 in the U.S.pure, flowing stream▶Zeina#2455 in the U.S.beautiful, adornment▶Emira#2459 in the U.S.princess, commander▶Wateen#2477 in the U.S.aorta; the life-vein▶Zaida#2478 in the U.S.Growth▶Alayla#2479 in the U.S.night▶Mayar#2489 in the U.S.Supplier, purveyor▶Nuri#2493 in the U.S.My light▶Asra#2502 in the U.S.to travel by night▶Ayda#2526 in the U.S.returning, visitor▶Haniya#2532 in the U.S.happy, pleasant▶Jariyah#2534 in the U.S.flowing, running (water); also classically 'young woman, maiden'▶Ziyah#2552 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendour▶Emaan#2560 in the U.S.Faith, belief.▶Saniya#2590 in the U.S.radiant, brilliant, exalted▶Zayda#2592 in the U.S.growth, abundance▶Samia#2643 in the U.S.elevated, exalted▶Sumaya#2645 in the U.S.High, elevated, lofty▶Azra#2659 in the U.S.Virgin, maiden▶Nahla#2676 in the U.S.first drink of water▶Souline#2762 in the U.S.Religious▶Raiya#2786 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Eman#2799 in the U.S.Faith▶Malika#2834 in the U.S.Queen▶Ameena#2846 in the U.S.Safe, secure▶Maysen#2865 in the U.S.Stoneworker▶Sakina#2872 in the U.S.Calmness, peace▶Amayra#2881 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Aziza#2924 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Layal#2943 in the U.S.Nights▶Samirah#2955 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Fatou#2975 in the U.S.West African (especially Wolof and Mandinka) form of Fatima, from Arabic fatama meaning to wean▶Ilah#2978 in the U.S.Variant of Isla, from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning island.▶Imara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating stre▶Maliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wish▶Ahlam#3010 in the U.S.From Arabic ahlam (أحلام), the plural of hulm (dream); meaning 'dreams' or 'pleasant dreams and▶Amyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the femini▶Kenza#3025 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'kanz,' meaning 'treasure' or 'hidden wealth,' used across North African a▶Miral#3030 in the U.S.From Arabic 'miral,' meaning 'gazelle,' an animal symbolizing beauty, agility, and grace in cla▶Naziyah#3031 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nazih/naziha' (نزيهة), meaning 'pure,' 'honest,' or 'upright'; Naziyah is a femini▶Nusaybah#3034 in the U.S.From Arabic root 'nasab,' meaning lineage or genealogy; Nusaybah denotes a woman of noble or go▶Aayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifi▶Aicha#3043 in the U.S.North African/French spelling of Aisha (عائشة), from the Arabic root 'ayisha,' meaning 'alive,'▶Husna#3054 in the U.S.From Arabic husn meaning beauty, goodness, and excellence; al-Husna is a Quranic term for the m▶Lylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskr▶Rahaf#3065 in the U.S.From Arabic rahafa meaning to be mild, gentle, or to wave gently like a breeze; connotes spacio▶Safia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,▶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 ar▶Ziah#3109 in the U.S.Radiance, light, or splendor; derived from Arabic diya or Hebrew related roots meaning brillian▶Aaliya#3110 in the U.S.High, exalted, or sublime; feminine form of the Arabic Ali meaning high or elevated, related to▶Aizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to ▶Alea#3115 in the U.S.High or exalted, from Arabic aliya meaning high, ascending; also related to the Latin alea mean▶Ara#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shinin▶Khaliyah#3133 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a vari▶Maida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from Ar▶Xavia#3161 in the U.S.Feminine form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Arabic 'al-shubayyr', meaning▶Zyana#3163 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a mo▶Hayat#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic hayāt (حياة) meaning 'life,' used as a given name across Arabic-speaking and Muslim▶Maha#3195 in the U.S.From Arabic maha (مها) meaning 'oryx' or 'large beautiful eyes,' the oryx being admired for its▶Nura#3200 in the U.S.From Arabic Nura or Noura, derived from the root nur (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance'; a fe▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'f▶Aalayah#3211 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aaliyah, from Arabic 'Aliya (عالية), meaning 'high', 'exalted', ▶Anaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh h▶Aniylah#3216 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with H▶Layanna#3242 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lay- — from Layla or the Arabic name Layan, 'softness, gentleness' — with Anna▶Reema#3311 in the U.S.White antelope, white gazelle; from Arabic rim▶Yohanna#3319 in the U.S.God is gracious; a transliterated form of Johanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, used in Ethiopian, Ara▶Mecca#3352 in the U.S.From Makkah, the holiest city of Islam, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad; in English also a w▶Qamar#3360 in the U.S.Moon; the Arabic word for the moon, used as a name for both sexes▶Sahar#3363 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as well▶Tahani#3370 in the U.S.Congratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniah▶Anaiya#3381 in the U.S.Variant of Anaya, commonly linked to Arabic inayah, 'care, concern, protection'▶Aziya#3388 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic ▶Hala#3406 in the U.S.The luminous halo around the moon; a classical Arabic girls' name▶Hanan#3407 in the U.S.Tenderness, compassion, affection, mercy; from the Arabic root for warmth of heart▶Khalyla#3416 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Khalila, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'beloved friend, intimate companio▶Raniyah#3428 in the U.S.Gazing, looking intently (at the beloved); elaborated form of Arabic Rania▶Afnan#3439 in the U.S.Spreading branches, boughs of trees; a Quranic word describing the gardens of paradise▶Azucena#3447 in the U.S.White lily, Madonna lily; from Spanish azucena, borrowed from Arabic as-susana▶Lulu#3464 in the U.S.Pearl; from Arabic lu'lu'a▶Rayana#3482 in the U.S.Modern blend of Raya — 'friend' in Hebrew — with the -ana ending; also read as a feminine of Ar▶Samyra#3485 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Samira — Arabic 'companion in evening conversation', the friend of the nig▶Xamira#3497 in the U.S.X-styled spelling of Samira ('companion of evening talk') or Zamira ('singing reed, flute melod▶Zayra#3501 in the U.S.Variant of Zaira/Zahra — Arabic 'blooming, radiant flower' — also linked to a Voltaire-coined l▶Abeeha#3502 in the U.S.Her father (the one resembling her father); an Arabic title of Fatimah az-Zahra, called Umm Abe▶Jamilah#3525 in the U.S.Beautiful, graceful, lovely; feminine of Jamil, from Arabic jamal, 'beauty'▶Kamara#3529 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili-Arabic qamar, 'moon' (as in Kamaria); also a widespread West African (Mandink▶Yamila#3563 in the U.S.Beautiful; Latin American spelling of Jamila (Arabic jamal, 'beauty'), the Y reflecting Spanish▶Zakiyah#3564 in the U.S.Pure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'▶Aariyah#3565 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew A▶Ajla#3568 in the U.S.Moonlight, the halo around the moon; a Bosnian and Turkish name linked to Arabic-derived elemen▶Dayra#3580 in the U.S.Latin American girls' name, plausibly from Arabic-derived daira ('circle, sphere') via Spanish,▶Hafsah#3594 in the U.S.Young lioness, or a gatherer; the name of Hafsah bint Umar, wife of the Prophet Muhammad and ke▶Leylah#3602 in the U.S.Variant of Layla/Leila — Arabic 'night', the beloved of the Layla and Majnun romance▶Myrah#3614 in the U.S.Variant of Myra (coined by poet Fulke Greville) and Mira (Sanskrit/Slavic 'wonderful, prosperou▶Nawal#3616 in the U.S.Gift, present, bestowal; from Arabic nawal, 'that which is given'▶Tasnim#3626 in the U.S.A spring or fountain in Paradise; from the Quran, where Tasnim is the noblest water of the gard▶Aleiah#3632 in the U.S.Variant of Aliyah/Aleah — Arabic 'exalted, sublime', and Hebrew 'ascent, going up' (as in aliya▶Amna#3635 in the U.S.Safety, security, peace of mind; from Arabic amn, 'security' — also the name of the Prophet Muh▶Hadiya#3655 in the U.S.Guide to righteousness, rightly guided; from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — also linked to hadiyah, ▶Imaan#3657 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of Islam▶Kalila#3665 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, sweetheart; the feminine of Khalil, 'dear friend', from Arabic▶Kamira#3667 in the U.S.Feminine of Kamil/Kamal — Arabic 'complete, perfect' — or a modern variant of Kamila/Samira▶Eesha#3700 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to Arabi▶Khali#3717 in the U.S.Short modern name echoing Arabic Khalil/Khalida ('beloved/eternal') or the Sanskrit goddess Kal▶Rana#3729 in the U.S.From Arabic rana, 'an eye-catching object, a beautiful sight to gaze upon' (from the root for g▶Sedra#3735 in the U.S.Variant of Sidra — Arabic sidrah, the lote tree, especially the celestial Sidrat al-Muntaha of ▶Faiza#3763 in the U.S.Feminine of Faiz — Arabic 'victorious, successful, one who attains' — a classic across the Musl▶Shams#3800 in the U.S.From Arabic shams, 'the sun' — also the name of Rumi's beloved teacher, Shams of Tabriz▶Yumna#3806 in the U.S.From Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessing' — 'the blessed, fortunate one; of the right (auspici▶Zamirah#3808 in the U.S.-h elaboration of Zamira — read as Arabic 'songbird/melody' or Albanian 'good heart/voice'▶Yamiles#3829 in the U.S.A modern Latina given name, most likely a variant of Yamila/Jamila — from the Arabic 'jamil', '▶Haneen#3837 in the U.S.From Arabic hanin, 'longing, yearning, tender nostalgia' — the heart's soft ache for the belove▶Laela#3845 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the dark-haired beauty of legend▶Lareen#3846 in the U.S.Readable as a Laurene/Larine variant — Latin 'laurel, victory' — or the modern Arabic girls' na▶Lujain#3850 in the U.S.From Arabic lujayn, 'silver' (especially pure, flowing silver) — a poetic Quranic-register word▶Rawan#3859 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movemen▶Zakiya#3874 in the U.S.Feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') — beloved in▶Amilah#3881 in the U.S.From Arabic amilah — feminine of amil, 'hopeful, full of hope' (also 'one who works/strives')▶Kadiatou#3908 in the U.S.West African (Fulani/Mandinka, French-spelled) form of Khadija — the Prophet's first wife, read▶Kami#3909 in the U.S.Short form of Kamilah/Kamila ('perfect') or Cameron-line names; in Japanese, kami means 'spirit▶Manal#3925 in the U.S.From Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement, that which is reached' — a goal realized▶Raniya#3936 in the U.S.From Arabic raniya, 'gazing (with delight), looking long' — kin to Rania, the queen's name▶Vega#3944 in the U.S.From Arabic al-waqi, 'the swooping (eagle)' — the brilliant star in Lyra — and Spanish vega, 'f▶Zahira#3948 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir/zahira — 'radiant, shining, blossoming' (also read 'helper, supporter')▶Aasiyah#3949 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Asiya — the righteous wife of Pharaoh who raised Moses; read as 'one who h▶Aissatou#3952 in the U.S.Fulani/West African form of Aisha — 'alive, living, prosperous' — the Prophet's beloved wife's ▶Alayia#3953 in the U.S.Modern styling in the Aaliyah/Alaya family — Arabic aliyy, 'exalted, lofty'▶Cairo#3965 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here f▶Dunya#3977 in the U.S.From Arabic dunya, 'the world, the present life' — the temporal realm beloved in poetry▶Esma#3980 in the U.S.Turkish form linked to Arabic asma, 'lofty, exalted; names' — also tied to Esme, 'esteemed'; ro▶Farida#3981 in the U.S.From Arabic farida, 'unique, precious pearl, peerless one' — the singular gem▶Kairo#3991 in the U.S.K-styling of Cairo — Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious/conqueror' — the Egyptian capital▶Laylin#3997 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Layla — Arabic 'night' — to the -lin/-lyn ending; construction informal▶Retal#4008 in the U.S.From Arabic ratl/retal, associated with 'flowing, recited' — often glossed as gently flowing wa▶Saja#4010 in the U.S.From Arabic saja, 'to be calm, still' — the serene quiet of the night▶Zorah#4027 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic Zohra, 'dawn, brilliant star (Venus)', and to the biblical town Zorah; routes ▶Ailah#4030 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic 'aila, 'family', and to Scottish/Finnish Aila ('from the strong place'/'bringe▶Bushra#4042 in the U.S.From Arabic bushra, 'good news, glad tidings, joyful announcement'▶Daliyah#4046 in the U.S.-iyah spelling of Dalia — Hebrew 'branch, hanging tendril', and Arabic for the dahlia flower▶Daniyah#4047 in the U.S.From Arabic dani, 'close, near', feminine -yah form — also a melodic feminine of Dani▶Hoorain#4055 in the U.S.From Arabic hoor, the beautiful 'maidens of paradise', with -ain — read 'heavenly beauty, fair-▶Kayan#4062 in the U.S.From Arabic kayan, 'being, entity, essence' — the inner nature of a thing▶Liyah#4077 in the U.S.Short form of Aaliyah ('exalted, sublime') or a spelling of Leah ('weary' or 'wild cow'); route▶Sumayya#4096 in the U.S.From Arabic sumayya, 'high, lofty, elevated' — borne by the first martyr of Islam▶Yazmine#4101 in the U.S.Spelling of Yasmin/Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, the fragrant jasmine flower▶Zyah#4104 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zia ('light, splendor') and the Zy-/-iah sound family; routes informal▶Adalet#4106 in the U.S.From Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'▶Aleeyah#4110 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Aaliyah — Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, lofty, sublime'▶Islah#4134 in the U.S.From Arabic islah, 'reform, improvement, setting right, reconciliation'▶Maliha#4152 in the U.S.From Arabic maliha, 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'▶Muna#4161 in the U.S.From Arabic muna, 'wishes, hopes, desires, aspirations' (plural of munyah)▶Niylah#4166 in the U.S.Spelling of Nyla/Naila — Arabic na'ila, 'achiever, winner, one who attains'▶Sadiya#4172 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)▶Sumayyah#4178 in the U.S.-yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated'; the first martyr of Islam▶Bintou#4194 in the U.S.From West African (Mandinka/Wolof) Bintou/Binta, linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'▶Crimson#4203 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dy▶Eshaal#4214 in the U.S.From Arabic, glossed 'a flower of paradise' or 'that which is kindled/lit'; parsing varies▶Ghazal#4218 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic form▶Hannia#4221 in the U.S.Elaboration of Hannah ('grace, favor') and Arabic Hania ('happiness, contentment'); routes laye▶Hira#4223 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and Arabic Hira (the cave of the first revelation); routes ▶Jamia#4228 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to Mia, echoing Jamila/jamil, 'beautiful'; no single fixed root▶Maysa#4248 in the U.S.From Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'▶Munira#4251 in the U.S.From Arabic munira, 'radiant, luminous, shining; bright, enlightening' (feminine of Munir)▶Neyla#4253 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Naila ('achiever, winner') and Layla ('night'); routes layered▶Safiyyah#4263 in the U.S.From Arabic safiyya, 'pure, sincere; a close, chosen friend' — a wife of the Prophet▶Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; route▶Abiha#4278 in the U.S.From Arabic abiha, 'her father' — Umm Abiha, 'mother of her father', a title of Fatima (the Pro▶Ayeza#4287 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, often glossed 'noble, respectable' or 'living, prosperous' (echoing Aiza/Ayes▶Jaliah#4310 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ja-/-liah family, echoing Aaliyah ('exalted, sublime'); no single fixed r▶
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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.