alphabetical list of some of the most popular arabic and islamic names and their

meanings.

abdullah muhammad
men's names
abdul aziz fouad omar
servant of the powerful one heart long life, first son, most high
abdullah habib rafiq
servant of god beloved kind, friend
abdul rahman hani sa'id
servant of the merciful one happy, delighted, content happy
adel hassan saleh
just beautiful good, right
ahmad hisham salim
most highly adored or most generosity safe, whole, flawless
praised
ali hussein samir
the greatest, excellent, noble little beauty entertaining companion
amin ibrahim saud
faithful, trustworthy arabic form of "abraham"; father of a fortunate
multitude
bassam imad suhail
smiling support, pillar gentle, easy; the name of a star
fahd kareem tariq
lynx generous, noble, friendly name of a star
faisal khalid tawfiq
decisive eternal success, reconciliation
farid khalil waleed
unique good friend newborn
faris malik youssef
horseman, knight master, angel, king arabic form of "joseph"; to
increase in power and influence
nabil ziyad
noble super abundance
women's names

aliah leila

habib ibrahim
exalted,
noble, highest (born at)
social night
standing
amal lina
hopes,
tender
aspirations
maryam or
aminah
mariam
trustworthy, arabic form of
faithful mary

ayishah mona

saud latifah
living,
wish, desire
prosperous
farah nada
generosity,
joy
dew
fatimah nawal
daughter of
gift
the prophet

ghadah nuha
khadijah jamilah
beautiful intelligence
haifa noor
slender, of light
 beautiful
body
hanan rana
mercy to gaze, look

hooda reem

fatimah leila
right
gazelle
guidance
iman ruqayyah
faith, belief gentle
jamilah salma
beautiful,
graceful, peaceful
lovely
janan samira
entertaining
heart, soul
companion
johara sana'
resplendence,
jewel brilliance; to
gaze or look

jumanah suha

tariq
kareem
silver pearl name of a star
khadijah warda
first wife of
rose
the prophet
khulud widad
love,
immortality
friendship
latifah yasmine
gentle, kind,
jasmine
pleasant

male first names

spelling(s) description or meaning example or origin

'abdul or 'abd literally means "slave" , i.e. the prophet (peace be upon him) said: call
"servant". can be used in yourselves by the names of the prophets.
combination with one of the names the names dearest to allah are abdullah and
of allah, i.e. "abdullah" meaning abdurrahman, the truest are harith and
"slave of allah" or "abdul-rahman" hammam, and the worst are harb and
or "abdul-raheem" etc. murrah. -hadith - abu dawood, narrated
abuwahb al-jushami
abdul'laah
slave of/to allah
abdullah
'abdul-'adl slave to the just
abdul a'fuww slave to the pardoner
'abdul-afuw
abdul a'had slave of the only quran 112:1
'abdul-'ahad
abdul aa'khir slave to the last
'abdul-'akhir
abdul a'leyy slave to the exalted, sublime
'abdul-'ali
abdul a'leim slave to the all-knowing
'abdul-alim
abdul aw'wal slave to the first
'abdul-'awwal
abdul a'zeim slave to the great, magnificent
'abdul-'azim
'abdul-azeem
abdul a'zeiz slave to the mighty, the strong
'abdul-'aziz
abdul ba'deie slave to the originator
'abdul-badi'
'abdul-badee
abdul baa'eith slave to the resurrector
'abdul-ba'ith
abdul baa'qei slave to the everlasting
'abdul-baqi
abdul baa'ri slave to the maker
'abdul-bari
'abdul-barr slave to the righteous
abdul ba'seir slave to the all-seeing
'abdul-basir
abdul baa'sit
'abdul-basit slave to the extender
'abdul-baset
abdul baa'tin slave to the hidden
'abdul-batin
abdud daarr slave to the one who causes loss
abdul fattaah slave to the opener, reliever
'abdul-fattah
abdul ghaf'faar slave of the forgiver
'abdul-ghaffar
abdul gha'four slave of the forgiving
'abdul-ghafur
abdul gha'neyy slave to the self-sufficient
'abdul-ghani
abdul haa'dei slave to the guide
'abdul-hadi
abdul ha'feiz slave of the guardian
'abdul-hafiz
'abdul-hafezh
abdul ha'kam slave to the judge
'abdul-hakam
abdul ha'keim slave to the wise
'abdul-hakim
abdul ha'leim slave to the forbearing, clement
'abdul-halim
abdul ha'meid slave to the all-praiseworthy
'abdul-hamid
'abdul-haqq slave to the truth
abdul ha'seib slave to the reckoner
'abdul-hasib
abdul haey'y
slave to the ever-living
'abdul-hayy
abdul jab'baar slave of the compeller
'abdul-jabbar
abdul ja'leil slave of the revered
'abdul-jalil
abdul jaa'mie slave to the gatherer
'abdul-jamee
'abdul-jami'
abdul ka'beir slave to the most great
'abdul-kabir
abdul ka'reim slave to the generous
'abdul-kareem
'abdul-karim
abdul kha'beir slave to the all-informed, aware
'abdul-khabir
abdul khaa'fid slave of the humbler
'abdul-khafid
'abdul-khafed
abdul khaa'liq slave to the creator
'abdul-khaliq
'abdul-khaleq
abdul la'teif slave to the kind, gracious
'abdul-latif
abdul maa'jid slave to the most glorious
'abdul-majid
abdul maa'lik slave of the king (allah) when the people took the oath of allegiance
'abdul-malik to 'abdul malik, 'abdullah bin 'umar wrote to
'abdul-maalik him: "to allah's slave, 'abdul malik, chief of
the believers, i give the pledge of allegiance
that i will listen to and obey allah's slave,
'abdul malik, chief of the believers,
according to allah's laws and the traditions
of his apostle in whatever is within my
ability; and my sons too, give the same
pledge." -bukhari 9.312, narrated abdullah
din dinar
abdul ma'tein slave of the firm
'abdul-matin
'abdul-mughni slave of the enricher
abdul mub'di slave to the initiator
'abdul-mubde
'abdul-mubdi'
abdul mo'hai'min slave to the protector, guardian
'abdul-muhaymin
'abdul-muhaymen
abdul muh'sei
slave to the accountant
'abdul-muhsi
abdul muh'yei
'abdul-muhye slave of the life-giver
'abdul-muhyi
'abdul-mujib slave to the responder
abdul mo'eizz
'abdul-mu'iz slave of the honorer
'abdul-mueez
'abdul-mu'min
slave of the faithful
'abdul-mu'men
abdul mo'qaddim slave of the presenter
'abdul-muqaddim
'abdul-muqaddem
abdul muq'sit
slave to the equitable
'abdul-muqset
abdul muq'tadir
slave to the able
'abdul-muqtadir
abdul mo'saw'wir
slave of the fashioner
'abdul-musawwir
'abdul-muta'ali slave to the supreme
abdul mo'ta'kab'bir slave of the majestic, superb
'abdul-mutakabber
'abdul-mutakabbir
abdun naa'fie slave of the beneficial
'abdul-nafi'
'abdul-nafee
abdun nou'r slave of the light
'abdul-nur
'abdun-nur
abdul qaa'dir slave to the omnipotent
'abdul-qadir
'abdul-qadr
abdul qah'haar slave to the subduer, the dominant
'abdul-qahhar
'abdul-qawi slave to the almighty
abdul qaey'youm slave to the subsisting
'abdul-qayyum
'abdul-qayoum
abdul qud'dous slave to the holy (allah)
'abdul-quddus
abdur-raa'fie slave to the exalteer
'abdul-rafee
'abdur-rafi'
abdur rabb slave to the sustainer, lord
abdur ra'heim slave of the most merciful, the
'abdul-rahim compassionate
'abdul-raheem
abdur rah'maan slave of the most gracious, the
'abdul-rahman beneficent
'abdur-rahman
'abdul-raqib slave of the watcher
'abdul-rashid slave to the righteous guide
'abdur-rashid
'abdul-rauf slave to the compassionate
'abdur-ra'uf
'abdul-razzaq slave of the provider (allah)
'abdul-sabur slave to the most patient
'abdus-sabur
'abdul-salam slave of the peace, the bestower of
'abd us salam security, the author of safety
'abdul-samad slave of the eternal qur'an 112:2
'abdus-samad
'abdul-samie slave to the all-hearing
'abdus-sami'
'abdul-shahid
slave of the witness
'abdush-shahid
'abdes shakur
slave of the appreciative
'abdush-shakur
'abdul-tawab slave to the acceptor of
'abdut-tawwab repentance
'abdul-wadud slave of the loving
'abdul-wahab slave of the bestower
'abdul-wahhab
'abdul-wahid slave of the unique
'abdul-wajid
slave to the reveler
'abdul-wajed
'abdul-wakil slave to the trustee
'abdul-waley
slave to the supporter
'abdul-wali
'abdul-wali slave to the all governing
'abdul-wareth slave to the inheritor
'abdul-wasi'
slave to the all-embracing
'abdul-wasee
'abdul-zhaher
slave of the manifest
'abduz-zahir
abrâr pious and righteous 82:13
'adam from earth a prophet
'adil just. name of the prophet saaws
'amrullah the order of allah swt
'asadullah the lion of allah swt
'atallah the gift of allah

bahi fine, good

bari' skillful
basil brave, courageous
basim smiling
bahij always happy, pleasant
bakr camel, first born, the eldest child
baligh eloquent, well versed
barii innocent
bashir bringer of good news
bashshar bringer of good news
basman smiling a lot
bassam smiling a lot
bilal freshness first prayer caller in islam
prophet yousuf's younger brother
binyamin / benyamin
("benjamin")
bishr joy, good news
burhan proof, evidence

dalil guide
dani close, near
danyal prophet prophet "daniel"
daris scholar, studying
dawûd david 2:251
dulamah tall and black
dyab the one who perseveres

fadil virtuous
fa'iq awake, alert
fa'iz winner
falih successful
fadl generosity, abundance
fahd cheetah
fahim intelligent
fahmi smart
ralah attainment, success
faraj relief from bad times
farid unique
fatin smart, witty
fu'ad heart
furqan proof (qur'an)

ghamir giving a lot of charity

ghanim winner
attacker, campaigner for allah's
ghazi
cause swt
ghassan the prime of youth
ghawth relief, aid
ghayth rain
ghayyath the one rushing to help
ghazir plentiful, ample

habbab gentle, polite

at habib's death, the noble prophet had
commended him and his entire family and
habib beloved
had prayed: "may god bless this household.
may god have mercy on this household."
hadir the sound of thunder
hafiz protector, preserver
hakam to rule, coach, judge, referee
hamadullah the thanks of allah swt
hamidullah the appreciation of allah swt
hammam the prophet (peace be upon him) said: call
yourselves by the names of the prophets.
the names dearest to allah are abdullah and
abdurrahman, the truest are harith and
hammam, and the worst are harb and
murrah. -hadith - abu dawood, narrated
abuwahb al-jushami
hamza lion uncle of the prophet muhammed saaws
hani pleased, satisfied
haris / hares guard
harith the prophet (peace be upon him) said: call
yourselves by the names of the prophets.
the names dearest to allah are abdullah and
abdurrahman, the truest are harith and
hammam, and the worst are harb and
murrah. -hadith - abu dawood, narrated
abuwahb al-jushami
hasan good, handsome
hasim decisive
hazim, hazem strict
hasim thunder
hibatullah the gift of allah swt
humam brave
husayn, husein handsome (diminutive of hassan)

'iesa jesus 2:87

ibrâhim prophet abraham 2:123
'ihsan kindness, good charitable deed
'imad pillar, support
'irfan thankfulness, appreciation
'isam safeguard, self dependence
ishaq means "tall". a prophet. son of ibraham and sara. 3:84
ishâque
eshaq
ismâ'il ishmael 2:133
'iyad support

jadallah the generosity of allah swt

jadil-haqq truth follower
jalil capable, mighty
jasir courageous, strong
jasur courageous
julaybib brave martyr a companion of the prophet saaws who was
dwarfed, described as ugly, and of unknown
lineage, yet the prophet saaws found great
favor in him, selecting a wife for him, and
saying, he is of me and i am of him" when
julaybib died as a martyr in battle, after first
courageously killing seven.
junayd diminutive of soldier

kamil complete
kayid cunning
khabir expert
khalaf successor
khalil intimate friend 4:125
khalilullah the friend of allah swt
khayr goodness
khayrullah the prosperity of allah swt

labib intelligent
lami' / lamee bright
lam'i shining
latif gentle
layth lion
luqman clear way, convincing, prophet a prophet and surah in qur'an

madi past, sharp

mas'ud prosperous
ma'sum protected from committing sins
mawdud beloved
mibsam, mebsam smiling a lot
muhsin good-doer, i.e. performs good
deeds totally for allah's sake only
without any show off or to gain
praise or fame etc., and in
accordance with the sunna of 2:112
allah's messenger muhammed
saaws. also the name of one of the
sons of fatimah (muhammad's
daughter).
mu'in/mu'een helper
mu'min/moo'min believer
mûsa moses 2:51
mustafa chosen
muti'/mutee obedient

nasrallah the victory of allah swt

nûh noah 3:33

qabil/qabeel/qaabeel son of adam

qaddur/qaddoor capable
qani/qanee satisfied with one's life
qasim divider prophet muhammad's son
qasit/qaasit just, fair
qays firm

radi/radhi happy, satisfied

ra'id/raed/raa'id leader, major (rank)
raji/raajee hoping
ramadan/ramadhaan 9th month of islamic calendar

safiyyullah the choice of allah swt

salim excellent reciter of qur'an ...i heard allah's apostle saaws saying,
'learn the recitation of the qur'an from (any
of these) four persons: 'abdullah bin masud,
salim the freed slave of abu hudhaifa...'
-bukhari 5.103, narrated masruq
sayfullah the sword of allah swt
shukrallah the thanks of allah swt

talût saul 2:249

târiq night-comer, i.e. the bright star 86:1
y
yahya john 3:39
ya'qûb jacob 2:133

zakariyâ zachariya 3:38

zayd zayd ibn thabit, .r.a.- a prominent scribe of
qur'an, responsible for preserving the qur'an
as we know it today.

female first names

'aisha wife of the prophet allah's apostle saaws said, "the superiority of 'aisha over
saaws other women is like the superiority of tharid to other
meals." -bukhari 5.114, narrated anas bin malik
'amirah leader, princess
ameera
aminah the prophets' saaws mother.
'anisah friendly
anisah
'arifah knowledgeable
'asma daughter of abu bakr, r.a.
asmaa

bahijah happy
baheeja
bahra' beautiful, shining
bahraa
barja' of beautiful eyes
barjaa
basimah smiling
basemah
basma a smile
basmah

daajiyah living well off

daanah
big pearl
danah
daanyah
close
danyah
daariyah aware,
dariyah knowledgeable
dalaal / dalal pampering, coddling
dayfah guest
dunya life
durriyyah glittering stars

fadilah noble
fadyaa sacrificing
fajr dawn
falihah successful
farhanah happy
fatimah "weaner", daughter allah's apostle saaws said, "fatima is a part of me, and
fatima of the prophet saaws whoever makes her angry, makes me angry." -bukhari
5.111, narrated al miswar bin makhrama
fatinah intelligent
fikriyyah having many ideas

ghada beautiful
gharra noble lady
ghayda' /
young & delicate
ghaydaa
ghina richness
ghufran forgiveness
ghusun branches (of a tree)

hadyah guide to
hadiah righteousness
hajar maidservant of hagar bore ishmael
prophet ibraheem
hajun prophet ibraheem's she bore him five children: kaisaan, suraj, umaim, lotaan,
4th and final wife and naafis
haalimah dreaming
hamidah thankful
hanyah happy
hazimah steadfast, firm
hadhiqah intelligent
habibah beloved
hadbaa with long eye lashes
hadiyyah gift
hakimah wise
halimah
gentle, forgiving
haleemah
hana / hanaa happiness
haniyyah happy
hasibah noble
hasifah wise
hasinah chaste
hasna' / hasnaa beautiful
hasnah / hasna beautiful & nice
hawra of beautiful eyes
hawwa' eve (first woman)
hayat life
haya' / hayaa shyness
huda guidance (from allah)
hulwah sweet, beautiful
husn beauty
hutaf cheering
huwaydah gentle

'ibrah / ibrah wisdom, advice

'ibtihaj joy
'ibtihal / ibtihaal supplication
'ibtisam / ibtisaam smiling
'ihaa inspiration
'ihab giving, granting
'iman / imaan faith, belief
'imtiyaz / imtiyaaz excellence

islam submission to allah's

 will

maryam mary 2:87

qanturah 3rd wife of prophet she was married after sarah's death and bore ibraheem six
ibraheem (abraham) children.

rumaysa umm sulaym rumaysa bin milhan, r.a., wife of companion,

who accepted islam when she refused to marry him until he
gave up his idols, educating him on the topic and
influencing him to do so.

sadaqa deeds of charity done

in allah's (swt) cause
sakinah calm, tranquil, peace "be not sad (or afraid), surely allâh is with us." then allâh
sent down his sakînah (calmness, tranquillity, peace, etc.)
upon him, and strengthened him with forces (angels) which
you saw not..." [qur'an 9:40]. see also 2:248
more names

abrâr pious and righteous 82:13

da'wah literally means "call", and is used to refer to calling people to the
truth, i.e. propagating islam
deen the way of life for a muslim, i.e. religion

islam submission to allah's will

jum'ah friday, the day of gathering

luqman wise a prophet and name of a

luqmaan surah (chapter) in the
qur'an

muhsin good-doer, i.e. performs good deeds totally for allah's sake only 2:112
without any show off or to gain praise or fame etc., and in
accordance with the sunna of allah's messenger muhammed saaws

salaf the pious forefathers (i.e. as-salaf as-saalih) are the companions of

the prophet , the first three generations of muslims after the

revelation of the qur'an
sunnah

walî protector, guardian, supporter, helper, friend etc. [plural 'auliyâ] 33:17

girls meaning girls meaning

 distinguished,
alisha: protected by god mumtaz:
superior
glory, elegance,
aaliya: high, tall,towering,excellent naaz (p) :
young, pride
rare, not easily
aamira: prosperous,ffull of life nadira:
accessible
fem. of nadir;
aarifa: learned, expert, authority nadia: moist, damp,
tender
precious, gem; a
great
afrin (p): praise, lucky nafisa:
granddaughter of
ali.
afroza (p): burning, polishing nageena (p): diamond
afsana (p): fable,ffiction, romance nahida (p): venus
happiness,
amani: wish, aspiration, trust naima:
peaceful, bliss
popular in
guyana; meaning
and origin
unknown: origin
ambarin: perfumed naimoon:
is probably
persian; could be
a corrupted
spelling
ameena: trustworthy, faitful najma: star
anjum: star nargis (p): narciccuss
nasrin/ nasreen
arshiya: divine a wild rose
(p):
nazgul / nazmoon
asma: daughter of abu- bakr beautiful flower
(p):
optimistic and
azra (p): adoring nazia (p):
full of hope
arzu (p): wish, hope, love nazima (p): poetness
name of prophet mohammad's
ayesha: nazma: star
(p.b.u.h.) wife
popular in
guyana; meaning
and origin
aziman: sky, heaven nazmoon: unknown: origin
is probably
persian; spelling
could be
popular in guyana, comes
azimoon: (p) from the persian word nazanin (p): sweetheart
aseeman meaning heaven, sky
friend, dear, honourable,
aziza: nazrana (p): bloom, beauty
noble, illustrious
barkha: rain, blessings niloufar (t): blue lotus

basheera: bringer of good tidings noorjahan (p) light of the world

hhonorific title, queen, lady of

begum (t): noushin (p): sweet, palatable
rank
benazir (p): incomparable nusrat : victory
name of a
bulbul (p): nightingale parvin (p):
constellation

bushra (a): good news, glad tidings rabia: famous, divine

lady; persian title for lady of

bibi (p): the house: was very popular in raisa: leader, superior
the subcontinent.
 rightly guided,
darya (p): sea rashida:
right minded
deeba (p): silk raushan ara (p): adoring light
dilbar (p): holder of the heart raushana (p): light, splendour
satisfied,
charming, sweetheart, heart- contended; delhi
dilkash (p): razia:
ravisher suntana (1236-
40)
heart-ravishing, a beloved a handful of
dilruba (a): rehana:
object sweet basil
dilshad (p): a happy heart, happy, glad rubeina: bright
beautiful; name
faiza: gain ruksana (p): of an iranian
princess.
farida (a): unique, matchless sadika: truthful
farzana (p): wise, learned safiya: virtuous lady
fauzia: successful sakeena: friend
farah: happiness salena: moon
farahnaz (p): joy salima: happy, peaceful
name of phophet
fatima: mohammad's (p.b.u.h.) sanam: idol
daughter
fazila: virtious, honest, excellent sanaz (t): a flower
turquoise, a bright greenish- sarah; also pure,
firuza (p): sara (a):
blue colour excellent
ghazala: deer shabnam (p): dew
a dark-eyed
gul (p): flower shahla (p):
woman
the king’s
gulshan (p): rose garden shahnaz (p):
favorite love
the town’s
gulzar (p): rose garden shahrazad (p): loved/favorite
one
habeeba: lover, friend shaliza (p): of rice field
hafeeza: protector shalizar (p): rice field
auspicious,
halima: patient, tolerant sayeeda:
leader
hana (a): happiness, bliss shabab: youth
wife of the shah
haseena: beautiful shabana (p):
(king); queen
henna (p): mehendi shabnam (p): dew drops
husna: beautiful shagufta (p): blooming
inayat: kindness shaheen (p): soft, gentle
ismat: pure, chastity shakeela: beautiful
jahanara (p): queen of the universe shakira: thankful
jamila: beautiful, pretty shalimar (p): adode of love
the first wife of the
khadija: shama: lamp
mohammad
khanum (p): princess, noble women shamina: beautiful
noblewomen, lady. a tall and upright
khatun (p): courteous title used at the end shamshad (p): tree, graceful
of a women’s name figure
full of flesh about the face and sweet, pleasant,
kulsum (a): shirin/shireen (p):
cheeks. gente, delicate
latafat : variety suhaila: moon light
name of a
suraiya /soraya
leila: night constellation;
(p):
beautiful
lubna: a tree which yields an taslima: salute,
 aromatic resin used in
congratulation
perfume and medicine
faithfulness,
mahjabeen (p): moon like, beautiful wafa: fidelity,loyalty,
faith
mahnaz/ mehnaz (p): the moon’s glory waheeda: beautiful
maimun/ maimoon: auspicious, prosperious, lucky yasmeen: jasmine flower
maliha: beautiful, pretty, good-looking zahira: expression
malika: queen zarin (p): golden
golden vessel;
marjaan (p): small pearls zarina (p):
queen
ornament,
maryam: mother of jesus (essa :sws) zeba (p):
beautiful
ornament of
women, daughter
mehar: kindness, dowry zeb-un-nisa (p): of mughal
emperor
aurangzeb.
meharunnisa (p): kind zeenat: honour
mehbooba (p): lover zenia: name of a flower
mehrnaz (p): glory of love zohra: a planet venus
impression, mark, beauty,
misam: zubaida: marigold
beautiful women
moshgan (p): eyelashes zulekha: beautiful
mumina: believer in islam, pious

boys meaning boys meaning

abdul-aleem: servant of the omniscient irshad: order
abdul-aalee: servant of the most high ishrat: happiness
abdul azeem: servant of the mighty izhar: expression
see ismat: first
servant of the mighty, the
abdul-azeez: izmet (t): president of
powerful
turkey
conqueror of the
universe; one of
abdul-baari: servant of the creator jahangir (p):
the mughal
emperors
servant of the extender,
abdul-baasit: jalal: richness
creator
servant of the opener (of the
abdul-fataah: jalil: respectable
gates of sustenance)
abdul-jabaar: servant of the mighty jaan (p): life, love
the sun in pisces;
abdul-ghafaar: servant of the forgiver jamshed (p):
a king of iran.
beauty of the
abdul-ghafoor: servant of the forgiver jamaluddin:
religion (islam).
abdul-haady: servant of the guide jansher (p): life of a lion
abdul-haafiz: servant of the protector javed (p) immortal
successful,
abdul-haq: servant of the truth kamran (p):
fortunate
perfection,
abdul-hakam: servant of the arbitrator kamal (p): excellence,
completion
perfection of
abdul-hakeem: servant of the wise kamaluddin:
religion (islam).
abdul-haleem: servant of the mild, patient karim: kind hearted
 servant of the praiseworthy,
abdul-hameed: khadim: servant of god
the ever-praised
servant of the respected,
abdul-haseeb: khalid: creator, immortal
esteemed
a lineal
abdul-jaleel: servant of the great, revered khan (t): descendant of
genghis khan
a title of
learning,
abdul-qaadir: servant of the capable khwaja (p): generally
accorded to the
sufi masters
character in the
shahnameh; a
abdul-kareem: servant of the noble, generous khosrau (p):
royal surname in
persia
cheerful, glad,
fresh; son of
abdul-lateef: servant of the kind khurram (p):
mughal emperor
shahjahan
abdul-majeed: servant of the glorious khurshid (p): sun
servant of the giver of might
abdul-muiz: latif : variety
and glory
liaqat ali khan
first prime
abdul-mutaal: servant of the most high liaqat:
minister of
pakistan
ibrahim and
sikander; sultan
of india 1489-
abdul-mujeeb: servant of the responder lodhi (t):
1526; turks from
the central asian
city of lodhi
abdul-mateen: servant of the firm, strong mahtab: moon
servant of the supervising, the
abdul-muhaimin: mahmood: praised
guardian, the protector
servant of the helper, granting great,
abdul-nasser: majid:
victory honourable
abdul-qudoos: servant of the most holy masheer (p): advisor
servant of the subduer, the defended,
abdul-qahaar: mansoor:
almighty protected by god
manifestation of
servant of the one who raises
abdul-raafi': mazharally: ally; an epithet
(intellect, esteem), elevates
of khalifa ali
servant of the most
abdul-raheem: mehboob (p): lover
compassionate
turkish title for
lord, prince;
servant of the mercifully
abdul-rahmaan: mirza (t): always a middle
gracious
name of the
mughals
name of the
abdul-rasheed: servant of the rightly guided mohammad: prophet
(p.b.u.h.)
servant of the maintainer, the one who does
abdul-razaaq: moshin:
provider good
abdul-salaam: servant of the peace mubarak: auspicious
abdul-raouf: servant of the most merciful mumtaz: best, excellent
abdul-khaaliq: servant of the creator murad: wish
abdul-saboor: servant of the patient murtaza: chosen, approved
abdul-samad: servant of the eternal mustafa: chosen
abdul-sameed: servant of the all-hearing nabeel: noble
 intimate, friend,
abdullah: servant of god nadeem:
companion
abdul-shakoor: servant of the most thankful najeeb: of noble descent
abdul-tawaab: servant of the forgiver naseem: fresh air
abdul-wadood: servant of the loving naseeb: luck, fortune
abdul-waahid: servant of the one nasser: friend
an helper of the
abdul-wahaab: servant of the giver nasseruddin:
islam
abbas: description of a lion nadir: rare, inaccessible
al abbas: description of a lion noushad (p): happily born
abedin: worshipers nizam (t): ruler
discipline of the
abed: worship nizamuddin (t):
religion (islam).
a turkish world
adil: justice minded pasha (t):
meaning lord
aftab (p): sun omar: life, long living
aga (t): owner, chief ossama: lion
ahsan: act of kindness qasim: judge
chieftain; qutub-
ud-din aibak;
ajmal: holy, more beautiful qutub (t):
sultan of
hindustan
akbar: great, powerful raamiz: symbol
high ranking,
aklamash (p): pure, spotless rafi:
noble
intimate friend,
akram: excellent, best rafik/rafiq
companion
alam: universe rahim: kind hearted
corrupted verson
alamgir: lord of the universe ramjan:
of ramazan
the muslim
protected by god, high, and
ali: ramazan (p): month of
one of the names of allah
ramadhan
integrity of
ameerally: an epithet of khalifa ali rashad:
conduct
amin: blessing of god rashid: rightly guided
messenger of
amir: rich rasool: god, prophet
(p.b.u.h.)
amir: most excellent, glorious raunak: fame
amir/ameer: comander, ruler, chief raza/ reza: wish, agreement
amzad: glory razak: protector
anjum (p): star rehman: kind hearted
anjuman (p): meeting rehmat: kind

anoush (p) rifat: development

anwar: devoted to god riyaz: garden
satisfaction,
arif/areef: llearned, expert, authority rizwan (p):
contentment
arlsam (t): lion rustam : brave fighter
arman (p): ideal, hope, aspiration sadik: truthful
one who shows
arshad more rightly guided, holy sahel:
path
arshaq: more elegant, more handsome salman: safe
asghar: younger, smaller salim: happy, peaceful
ashraf: nobler, more honourable selim (t): see salim
asim: protector sattar: one of the names
of allah; veiler of
 sin
better, more perfect, more
aslam: sayeed: leader, auspicious
complete
ata (t): gift, present shabab: fresh
persian title for
azaad (p): freedom shah (p):
king, ruler
the greatest, more important, corrupted version
azam: shaw (p)
most powerful of shah
shooting star,
aziz: mightly, strong, dearly loved shahab (p):
meteor
meteor of
religion; mughal
lion; first mughal emperor of
babur (p): shahabuddin: emperor
hindustan.
(shahjahan)
1666.
baksh (p): gift or fortune shahrukh (p): face of the king
light (torch) of
bacchus: corrupted version of baksh shamsuddin (p):
islam
see
shahabuddin;
shihabuddin
ghori, sultan of
baktiyar/ bakhtawar(p): fortunate, lucky shihabuddin:
hindustan
defeated the
hindu king
privitiraj.
shahfaraz / safraz
basheer: one who carries good news devine ruler
(p);
basit (a): one who stretches, enlarges shah-nawaz (p): friend of the king
baz (p): falcon shakir: thankful, grateful
famous pakistani
honorific title, noble, lord,
beg (t): sarfraz-nawaz (p): cricketer sarfraz
prince
nawaz malik.
one of the first muezzin in royal falcon,
bilal: shahbaz (p):
islam noble
surname of the decendents of
chaghatai (t): the turkish tribe of central shahzad (p): king/ emperor
asia, chaghatai: babur’s clan
chengiz (t): chengiz khan shakeel: handsome
possessor,sovereign; son of
dara (p): sharif: gentleman
mughal emperor shah jahan

dilawar (p): brave shaukat : prestige, richness

upright like a
dilbar (p): lover shamshad (p):
tree, handsome
dilshad (p): happy shamsher (p): sword
an epithet of
dost (p): friend sherally (p):
khalifa ali
shiraz / shirazi from the iranian
eijaz: miracle, inimitability
(p): city of shiraz
sikandar/iskander alexander the
farhat (p): happiness
(p): great
sultan of
generous, munificient, hindustan;the
faiyaz: sikandar lodi:
bountiful famous lodis of
afghan origin
faiz: superabudance, effluence siraj: lamp
devine, above, upon, on the
faraz (p): sohail: moon light
top
fareed: second to none sohil: handsome
farhad (p): a character in shahnameh suhail: moon light
farzad (p): splendid birth sultan: king
farzan (p): wise talal: nice, admirable
farookh: a good judge tahirally: virtue of ally
fateh: victory taj: crown
fawwaz: winner of victory after victory tazim: respect
fayyad: generous, manificent talat: prayer
fazil: virtorious,superior talib: willing
firdaus: heaven tariq: morning star
timur of
firouz: victorious timur (t): tamerlane;
central asia
firoz: see firouz usman: slave
ghalib: the best wahab: kind hearted
surname from the afghan city
ghazni (p): wajid: finder, lover
of ghazni
heir, inheritor,
ghazni: famous delhi suntanate waris:
successor
the clan from the afghan city
of ghori;shahabuddin ghori handsome, good
ghori/ ghuri (t): wasim:
who defeated the hindu king, looking
pritiviraj.
see wasim:
famous pakistani
gul (p): flower waseem:
cricketer waseem
barri.
gulfam: flower colour wazir: minister, vizier
a prophet, the
gulzar (p): garden yaqub:
biblical jacob
the opening
letters of the first
habeeb: lover, friend yasin:
verse of surat
yasin.
easy;ammar bin
hafeez: protector yasir:
yasir: a sahaabi.
a prophet, the
hamid: one who should be praised yunus:
biblical jonah
haroon: aaron; achievement yusuf: chosen by god
hashmat: happy zafar: the best, victory
hassan: son of ali; good zahid: saintly
helper of the
religion; the first
mughal emperor
the arab clan of the prophet
hashem: zahiruddin: of hindustan,
muhammad (sws).
zahiruddin
mohammad
babu.
auspicious,fortunate, one of
humayun (p): zahur: prominent, high
the mughal emperors of india.
a prophet, the
name of a saint, beautiful; biblical zachariah
hussain: zakariya:
third imam of shiites and father of
prophet yahya.
intelligent,
ibrahim: abraham zaki:
sinless, chaste
ifran: identity zaman: time, age, era
powerful, father of maryam:
imran: mother of prophet isa zia: light
(p.b.u.h)
insanally: followers of ally zhobin (p): kind of spear
intakhab: election zubair: pure
 the cleaver of
iqbal: richness zulfiqar:
vertebrae.

abia - great
abida - worshipper
abir, abeer - fragrance
ablah, abla' - perfectly formed
abra - example, lesson
a'dab - hope and need
adara - virgin
adiba - cultured, polite
adila, adilah, adeela - equal
adiva - pleasant, gentle
afaf - chaste, virtuous, decent, pure
afifah - chaste
afra' - white
ahd - pledge, knowledge
ahlam - witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative
a'idah, aida - visiting, returning; reward
ain - eye, thus "precious"
aini - spring, flower, source, choice
a'ishah, aisha, ayishah - living, prosperous, youngest wife of the prophet (pbuh)
akilah - intelligent, logical, one who reasons
alhena - a ring; (a star in the constellation gemini)
alima - wise
alimah - skilled in music or dance
aliyyah, aliah, a'lia - exaulted, noble, highest social standing
almas - diamond
aludra - virgin
alzubra - (a star in the constellation leo)
amal, a'mal, amala - hopes, aspirations
amani - wishes, aspirations
amatullah - female servant of allah
amber - jewel
aminah, ameena - trustworthy, faithful
amineh - faithful
amirah, ameera - princess, leader
amtullah - female servant of allah
anan - clouds
anbar - perfume, ambergris
anisah - close, intimate, good friend
anwar - rays of light
ara - opinions
areebah - witty, smart
arub - loving to her husband
asima - protector
asiya - one who tends to the weak, one who heals
asma' - excellent, precious; daughter of abu bakr
atifa - affection, sympathy
atiya - gift
ayah - sign; distinct
azhar - flowers, blossoms
azizah, azeeza - esteemed, precious, cherished
azzah - young, female gazelle

badi'a - unprecedented, admirable, unique

badra - full moon
badriyyah - resembling the full moon
bahira, baheera - dazzling, brilliant
bahiya - beautiful, radiant
balqis - name of the queen of sheba
banan - delicate, finger tips
baraka - white one
bari'ah - excelling
barika - bloom, be successful
bashirah, basheera - bringer of good tidings, joy
basimah, baseema - smiling
basmah - a smile
batul, batool - ascetic virgin
bilqis - queen of sheeba
bushra - good omen
buthaynah, buthayna - of beautiful and tender body

cala - castle
cantara - small bridge

dahab - gold
dalal - treated or touched in a kind and loving way
duha, dhuha - forenoon
fadilah, fadheela - virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined
fadwa - name derived from self-sacrifice
faizah - victorious, winner
falak - star
farah - joy
faridah, fareeda - unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem
farihah, fareeha - happy, joyful, cheerful, glad
fatimah, fatima - accustom; daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
fatin or fatinah - captivating, alluring, enchanting
fawziyyah, fawziya, fazia - successful, victorious
fellah - arabian jasmine
firyal - name
firdaws, firdoos - highest garden in paradise

ghadah - beautiful
ghaliyah - fragrant
ghaniyah - pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
ghayda - young and delicate
ghusun, ghusoon - branches of a tree

habibah - beloved, sweetheart, darling

hadeel
hadiya - guide to righteousness
hadiyyah - a gift
hafsah - wife of the prophet (pbuh)
hafthah - preserved, protected
haifa, hayfa' - slender, of beautiful body
halah - aureole
halimah, haleema - gentle, patient, mild-tempered
hamidah, hameeda - praiseworthy
hana' - happiness
hanan - mercy
hanifah, hanifa, haneefa - true believer
haniyyah - pleased, happy
hasna' - beautiful
hayam - deliriously in love
hayat - life
hessa - destiny
hibah - gift
hind - proper name
huda, hooda - right guidance
huma - bird who brings joy
huriyyah, hooriya - angel
husn - beauty
husniyah - beautiful

ibtihaj - joy
ikram - honor, hospitality, generosity
ilham - intuition
iman - faith, belief
imtithal - polite obedience
in'am - kindness, benefaction, bestowal
inas - sociability
inaya - concern; solicitude
intisar - triumph
izdihar - flourishing, blooming

jala' - clarity, elucidation

jamilah, jameela - beautiful, graceful, lovely
janan - heart, soul
johara - jewel
jumanah - silver pearl

kalila - sweetheart, beloved

kamilah - perfect
karida - untouched
karimah, kareema - generous, noble
kawthar - river in paradise
khadijah, khadeeja - first wife of the prophet (pbuh)
khalidah - immortal
khayriyyah, khairiya - charitable, good
khulud, khulood - immortality
kulthum, kulthoom - daughter of the prophet (pbuh)

lama - darkness of lips

lamis, lamees - soft to the touch
lamya' - of dark lips
latifah, lateefa - gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
layla, leila - (born at) night
lina, leena - tender
lubabah - the innermost essence
luloah - a pearl
lu'lu' - pearls

madihah, madeeha - praiseworthy

maha - wild cow, cow-eyes
ma'isah - walking with a proud, swinging gait
maizah - discerning
majidah, majeeda - glorious
makarim - of good and honorable character
malak - angel
malika - queen
manal - attainment, achievement
manar - guiding light
maram - asperation
mariam, maryam - mother of jesus (pbuh); arabic form of "mary"
mas'ouda - happy, lucky, fortunate
mawiyah - the essence of life
maymunah - auspicious, blessed
may - old arabic name
maysa' - to walk with a proud, swinging gait
maysun, maysoon - of beautiful face and body
mayyadah - to walk with a proud, swinging gait
mufidah, mufeeda - useful
muhjah - heart's blood, soul
muminah - pious believer
muna, mona - wish, desire
munirah, muneera - illuminating, shedding light
mushirah, musheera - giving counsel, advising
muslimah - devout believer

nabihah, nabeeha - intelligent

nabilah, nabeela - noble
nada - generousity, dew
nadia - the beginning, first
nadidah, nadeeda - equal, rival
nadirah - rare, precious
nadwah - councel
nafisah, nafeesa - precious thing, gem
nahlah - a drink of water
na'ilah - acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds
na'ima, na'imah - comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace
najah - success
najat - safety
najibah, najeeba - of noble birth
najiyah - safe
najla - of wide eyes
najwa - confidential talk, secret conversation
najya - victorious
nashida - student
nashita energetic, full of life
nashwa - fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates
nasiha - one who gives valuable advice
nasira - victorious, helper
nathifa - clean, pure
nawal - gift
nawar - flower
nazahah - purity, righteousness, honesty
nazihah - honest
nazirah - like, equal, matching
nibal - arrows
nida - call
ni'mah - blessing, loan
ni'mat - blessings, loans
nouf - highest point on a mountain
nudar, nudhar - gold
nuha - intelligence
numa - beautiful and pleasant
nur, noor - light

qubilah - concord

rabab - white cloud

rabi'ah - garden, springtime
radeyah, radhiya - content, satisfied
radwa, radhwa - a mountain in medina
rafa' - happiness, prosperity
raghd - pleasant
rahimah - merciful, compassionate
ra'idah - leader
raja' - hopeful
rana - to gaze, look
rand - tree of good scent
raniyah - gazing
rasha - young gazelle
rashida, rasheeda - wise, mature
rawdah, rawdha - garden
rawiyah - transmitter of ancient arabic poetry
rayya - sated with drink
rida - favored by god
rihana - sweet basil
rim, reem - gazelle
rima, reema - white antelope
rukan - steady, confident
ruqayyah, ruqaya - gentle; daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
ruwaydah - walking gently

sabah - morning
sabirah - patient
safa - clarity, purity, serenity
safiyyah - untroubled, serene, pure, best friend
sahar - dawn
sahlah - smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
saidah - happy, fortunate
saihah - good, useful
sakinah, sakeena - god-inspired peace of mind, tranquility
salihah - correct, agreeable
salimah, saleema - peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy
salma - peaceful
salwa - solace; quail
samah - generosity
samar - evening conversation
sameh - forgiver
samihah, sameeha - generous
samira, sameera - entertaining female companion
samiyah - elevated, exhalted, lofty
sana' - resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look
sawsan - lily of the valley
shadha - aromatic
shadiyah - singer
shahrazad - teller of "tales of 1,001 nights"
sharifah, shareefa - noble
siham - arrows
souad or su'ad
suha - name of a star
suhailah, suhaylah, suhayla - smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
suhaymah - small arrow
suhayr, suhair - proper name
sumayyah, sumaiya - proper name
sumnah

tahirah - pure, chaste

takiyah - pious, righteous
talibah - seeker after knowledge
tarub, taroob - merry
thana' - thankfulness
thara' - wealth
thurayya - star

umayma - little mother

wafa' - faithfulness
wafiqah, wafeeqa - successful
wafiyyah, wafiya - loyal, faithful
wahibah - giver, donor
wajihah, wajeeha - eminent, distinguished
walidah - newborn
warda, wardah, wordah - rose
widad - love, friendship
wijdan - ecstacy, sentiment
wisal - communion in love

yafiah - high
yakootah - emerald
yamha - dove
yaminah - right and proper
yasirah - lenient
yasmine, yasmin, yasmeen - jasmine
yumn - good fortune, success
yusra - proper name

zafirah - victorious, successful

zahirah - shining, luminous
zahra' - white
zahrah - flower, beauty, star
zainab, zaynab - daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
zakiyyah - pure
zaynah, zaina - beautiful
zubaidah - excellent

aban - old arabic name

abbas - description of a lion
abbud - worshipper
abbudin - worshippers
abdul, abdel - servant (of allah)
abdul-alim - servant of the omniscient
abdul-aliyy - servant of the most high
abdul-azim - servant of the mighty
abdul-aziz - servant of the powerful one
abdul-bari - servant of the creator
abdul-basit - servant of the extender
abdul-fattah - servant of the opener (of the gates of sustenance)
abdul-ghaffar, abdul-ghafur - servant of the forgiver
abdul-hadi - servant of the guide
abdul-hafiz - servant of the protector
abdul-hakam - servant of the arbitrator
abdul-hakim - servant of the wise one
abdul-halim - servant of the mild, patient one
abdul-hamid - servant of the praised one
abdul-haqq - servant of the truth
abdul-hasib - servant of the respected, esteemed
abdul-jabbar - servant of the mighty
abdul-jalil - servant of the great, revered one
abdul-karim - servant of the noble, generous one
abdul-khaliq - servant of the creator
abdul-latif - servant of the kind one
abdul-malik - servant of the master (or king)
abdul-majid - servant of the glorious one
abdul-matin - servant of the firm, strong
abdul-muhaimin - servant of the supervising, the guardian, the protector
abdul-mu'izz - servant of the giver of might and glory
abdul-mujib - servant of the responder
abdul-muta'al - servant of the most high
abdul-muttalib
abdul-nasser - servant of the victorious one
abdul-nasir - servant of the helper, protector
abdul-qadir - servant of the capable, powerful
abdul-qahhar - servant of the subduer, the almighty
abdul-quddus - servant of the most holy
abdul-rafi - servant of the one who raises, elevates (intellect, esteem)
abdul-rahim - servant of the most compassionate one
abdul-rahman - servant of the merciful one
abdul-rashid - servant of the rightly guided one
abdul-ra'uf - servant of the most merciful
abdul-razzaq - servant of the maintainer, the provider
abdul-sabur - servant of the patient
abdul-salam - servant of the peace
abdul-samad - servant of the eternal
abdul-sami - servant of the all-hearing
abdul-shakur - servant of the most thankful
abdul-tawwab - servant of the forgiver
abdul-wadud - servant of the loving
abdul-wahhab - servant of the giver
abdul-wahid - servant of the one
abdullah - servant of god
abraha
abu bakr - name of one of muhammad's companions
abu al khayr - one who does good
adel - just
adham - black
adnan - proper name
afif, afeef - chaste, modest
ahmad, ahmed - most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name
"muhammad"
akil - intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason
akram - most generous
ala' - nobility
aladdin, ala' al din - nobility of faith
ali, aliyy - the highest, greatest, excellent, noble
alim - wise or learned
altair - the flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation lyra
amid - general
amin, ameen - faithful, trustworthy
amir, ameer - prince
amjad - more glorious
ammar - builder, constructor
amr - old arabic name
anbar
anis - close friend
anwar - light
arfan - gratitude
arif - corporal; aquainted, knowledgable
asad - lion
asadel - most prosperous one
ashraf - most honorable
asif - forgiveness asim - protector, defender
aswad - black
ata - gift
atif - compassionate, sympathetic
awad - reward, compensation
ayman - lucky; on the right
ayyad
ayyub, ayoob - a prophet's name
aza - comfort
azhar - most shining, luminous
azeem, azim - defender, referring to one of god's ninety-nine qualities
azzam - determined, resolved

badr - full moon

badr al din - full moon of the faith
baha - beautiful, magnificent
baha al din, bahiyy al din - magnificence of the faith
bahir - dazzling, brilliant
barakah - blessing
bashshar - bringer of glad tidings
basil - brave
bassam, basim - smiling
bilal - name of the prophet's muezzin
bishr - joy
boulos - arabic form of "paul"
burhan - proof
bursuq
butrus - arabic form of "peter"
dabir - secretary
da'ud, dawud - arabic form of "david", beloved; a prophet's name
dharr
dhul fiqar - name of the prophet's sword
diya al din - brightness of the faith
duqaq

emir - to command
esam, essam - safeguard

fadi - redeemer
fadil - generous, honorable
fahd, fahad - lynx
faisal, faysal - decisive
fakhir - proud, excellent
fakhiri, fakhry - honorary
fakih - legal expert; one who recites the qu'ran
farid, fareed - unique
fariq, fareeq - lieutenant general
faris - horseman, knight
farraj
faruq, farooq - one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
fath - victory
fatin, fateen - clever, smart
fawwaz - successful
fawzi
ferran - baker
fida - redemption, sacrifice
firas - perspicacity
fouad - heart
fudail - excellent in character

gamal, gamali - camel

ghalib - victor
ghassan - old arabic name
ghazi - conqueror
ghiyath - succorer
habib - beloved
hadad - syrian god of fertility
haddad - smith
hadi - guiding to the right
hajjaj
hakeem, hakim - wise, one of god's ninety-nine qualities
hakem - ruler, governor
halim - mild, gentle, patient
hamal - lamb
hamdan - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
hamid - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
hamzah - lion
hana - arabic form of "john"
hanbal - purity
hani - happy, delighted, content
hanif - true believer
harith - ploughman, cultivator
haroun, harun - arabic form of "aaron"; lofty or exalted; a prophet's name
hashim - broker, destroyer of evil; hashim was a descendent of the prophet muhammad
(pbuh)
hassan - beautiful, handsome
hatim - judge
haytham - young hawk
hilal
hilel - the new moon
hisham - generosity
hud, houd - a prophet's name
hudhayfah - old arabic name
humam - courageous, generous
husain, hussein - little beauty; hussein was a descendent of the prophet muhammad
(pbuh)
husam - sword
husam al din - sword of the faith
husayn - beautiful

ibrahim - father of a multitude; a prophet's name (abraham)

idris - a prophet's name
ihsan - beneficence
imad - support, pillar
imad al din - pillar of the faith
imran - a prophet's name
irfan - thankfulness
isa, eisa - a prophet's name (jesus)
isam, issam - safeguard
ishaq - a prophet's name
isma'il - a prophet's name
isra'il
izz al din - might of the faith

jabbar - mighty
jabir - consoler, comforter
jafar - rivulet
jalal - glory of the faith
jalil, jaleel - great, revered
jamal - beauty
jamal al din - beauty of the faith
jamil, jameel - beautiful
jawad - open-handed, generous
jawhar - jewel, essence
jibril - archangel of allah (gabriel)
jihad - struggle, holy war
jubair
jumah - born on friday

kadar, kedar - powerful

kadeen, kadin - friend, companion, confidant
kadeer, kadir - green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence)
ka'im
kahil - friend, lover
kaliq - creative, refers to a quality of god
kamal - beauty, perfection
kamil, kameel - perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of god
kardal - mustard seed
karif, kareef - born in autumn
karim, kareem - generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished
kasib, kaseeb - fertile
kaseem, kasim - divided
kateb - writer
khaldun, khaldoon - old arabic name
khalid, khaled - eternal
khalil, khaleel, kalil - beautiful, good friend
khatib - religious minister
khair al din - the good of the faith
khairy, khayri - charitable, beneficent
khoury - priest
khuzaymah - old arabic name
kutaiba

labib, labeeb - sensible, intelligent

labid
lahab
latif - gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
luqman - a prophet's name
lutfi - kind and friendly

mahdi - guided to the right path

mahir - skilled
mahmud, mahmoud - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
maimun - lucky
majdy - glorious
majid al din - glory of the faith
majid, majd - glorious
makin - strong, firm
malik - master, angel, king
mamdouh - one who is commended, praised, glorified
ma'mun - trustworthy
ma'n - benefit
mansur - divinely aided
marid - rebellious
marzuq - blessed by god, fortunate
mash'al - torch
masruq
mas'ud - fortunate, happy, lucky
maudad
mazin - proper name
mika'il
misbah - lamp
mohammed - praised; from "muhammad", name of the prophet (pbuh)
mu'adh - protected
mu'awiyah - young fox (first umayyad kalifah)
mu'ayyad - supported
mubarak - happy, blessed
mufid, mufeed - useful
muhammad - praised; the name of the prophet (pbuh)
muhanned - sword
muhsin - beneficient, charitable
muhtadi - rightly guided
mujahid - fighter (in the way of allah)
mukhtar - chosen
mundhir - warner, cautioner
munir, muneer - brilliant, shining
muntasir - victorious
murtadi, murtadhy - satisfied, content
musa, moosa - a prophet's name (moses)
mus'ad - unfettered camel
muslim - submitting oneself to god
mustafa - chosen one
muta - obeyed
mu'tasim - adhering (to faith, to god)
mu'tazz - proud, mighty
muti - obedient
muwaffaq - successful

nabhan, nabih - noble, outstanding

nabil, nabeel - noble
nadhir - warner
nadim, nadeem - friend
nadir - dear, rare
naif na'il - aquirer, earner
naim - comfort, ease, tranquility
naji - safe
najib, najeeb - of noble descent
najjar - carpenter
najm al din - star of the faith
nasih - advisor
nasim - fresh air
nasir, nasser - protector
nasir al din - protector of the faith
nasser - victorious
nawaf
nawfal - generous, old arabic name for the sea
nazih, nazeeh - pure, chaste
nazim, nazeem - arranger, adjuster
nuh, nooh - a prophet's name
numair - panther
nu'man - blood
nur al din - brightness of the faith
nuri, noori - shining, brightness

omar - long life, first son, most high, the prophet's follower
omran - solid structure
othman

qadir
qaraja
qasim - divider, distributor
qays - firm
qudamah - courage
qutaybah, qutaiba - irritable, impatient
qutuz

rabah - gainer
rabi - spring, breeze
radi
rafi - exalting
rafiq - kind, friend
raghib, ragheb - desirous
rahman - compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of god listed in the qu'ran
ra'id - leader
rais - captain
rakin - respectful
rashad - integrity of conduct
rashid - one of good council; rightly guided, having true faith
ratib - arranger
rayhan - favored by god
reda, rida, ridha - (in god's) favor; contentment, satisfaction
ridwan - acceptance, good will; name of the keeper of the gates of heaven
riyad, riyadh - gardens

sabih, sabeeh - beautiful

sabir, sabeer - patient
saad - good luck
sadaqat
sa'eed, sa'id - happy
safiy - best friend
safwan - rocks
sahir - wakeful
sajid - one who worships god
salah - righteousness
salah al din - righteousness of the faith
saleh, salih - good, right
salim, saleem - safe, whole, flawless
salman - safe
sameh - forgiver
sami - high, lofty, exalted
samir, sameer - entertaining companion
samman - grocer
saqr - falcon
sariyah - clouds at night
saud - fortunate
sayyar
sayyid - master
seif, sayf - sword (of religion)
seif al din - sword of the faith
shadi - singer
shafiq, shafeeq - compassionate, tender
shakir - thankful
sharif, shareef - honest, noble, distinguished
shihab - flame, blaze
siraj - lamp, light
sofian - devoted
subhi - early morning
suhail, suhayl - gentle, easy; the name of a star
suhayb - of reddish hair or complexion
sulaiman, sulayman - a prophet's name (solomon)
su'ud, suoud - good luck

tahir - pure, clean

talal - nice, admirable
talib - seeker (of truth)
tamir - one who owns date palm trees
tamam - generous
tarif, tareef - rare, uncommon
tariq - name of a star
tawfiq - success, reconciliation
taymullah - servant of god
taysir - facilitation
tayyib - good or delicate
thabit - firm
thaqib - shooting star

ubadah, ubaida, ubaydah - servant of god

ubaid - faithful
ubayy - old arabic name
umar - name of the second khalifa
umarah - old arabic name
umayr, umair - old arabic name
usama, usamah - description of a lion
utbah - old arabic name
uthman - one of the companions of the prophet (pbuh)

wadi - calm, peaceful

wafid
wafiq, wafeeq - successful
wahid - singular, exclusive, unequalled
wa'il - coming back (for shelter)
wajih, wajeeh - noble
wakil - lawyer
waleed, walid - newborn child
walliyullah - supporter of god
wasim, waseem - graceful, good looking
wazir - minister

yahyah - a prophet's name

yaman - proper name
ya'qub - arabic form of "jacob"
yasar, yasser - wealth, ease
yasin, yaseen - one of muhammad's names
yasir - wealthy
yazid, yazeed - god will increase
youssef, yusef, yusuf - arabic form of "joseph"; to increase (in power and influence); a
prophet's name
yunus, yoonus - a prophet's name
yushua - god saves
yusuf - a prophet's name (joseph)

zafar
zafir - victorious
zahid - self-denying or ascetic
zahir - bright, shining
zaid, zayd - increase, growth
zaim - brigadier general
zakariyya - a prophet's name
zaki - intelligent
zakiy - pure
ziyad - super abundance
zubair
zuhair, zuhayr - bright

islamic names for boys

a
aban - old arabic name
abbas - description of a lion
abbud - worshipper
abbudin - worshippers
abdul, abdel - servant (of allah)
abdul-alim - servant of the omniscient
abdul-aliyy - servant of the most high
abdul-azim - servant of the mighty
abdul-aziz - servant of the powerful one
abdul-bari - servant of the creator
abdul-basit - servant of the extender
abdul-fattah - servant of the opener (of the gates of sustenance)
abdul-ghaffar, abdul-ghafur - servant of the forgiver
abdul-hadi - servant of the guide
abdul-hafiz - servant of the protector
abdul-hakam - servant of the arbitrator
abdul-hakim - servant of the wise one
abdul-halim - servant of the mild, patient one
abdul-hamid - servant of the praised one
abdul-haqq - servant of the truth
abdul-hasib - servant of the respected, esteemed
abdul-jabbar - servant of the mighty
abdul-jalil - servant of the great, revered one
abdul-karim - servant of the noble, generous one
abdul-khaliq - servant of the creator
abdul-latif - servant of the kind one
abdul-malik - servant of the master (or king)
abdul-majid - servant of the glorious one
abdul-matin - servant of the firm, strong
abdul-muhaimin - servant of the supervising, the guardian, the protector
abdul-mu'izz - servant of the giver of might and glory
abdul-mujib - servant of the responder
abdul-muta'al - servant of the most high
abdul-nasser - servant of the victorious one
abdul-nasir - servant of the helper, protector
abdul-qadir - servant of the capable, powerful
abdul-qahhar - servant of the subduer, the almighty
abdul-quddus - servant of the most holy
abdul-rafi - servant of the one who raises, elevates (intellect, esteem)
abdul-rahim - servant of the most compassionate one
abdul-rahman - servant of the merciful one
abdul-rashid - servant of the rightly guided one
abdul-ra'uf - servant of the most merciful
abdul-razzaq - servant of the maintainer, the provider
abdul-sabur - servant of the patient
abdul-salam - servant of the peace
abdul-samad - servant of the eternal
abdul-sami - servant of the all-hearing
abdul-shakur - servant of the most thankful
abdul-tawwab - servant of the forgiver
abdul-wadud - servant of the loving
abdul-wahhab - servant of the giver
abdul-wahid - servant of the one
abdullah - servant of god
abu bakr - name of one of muhammad's companions
abu al khayr - one who does good
adel - just
adham - black
adnan - proper name
afif, afeef - chaste, modest
ahmad, ahmed - most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "muhammad"
akil - intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason
akram - most generous
ala' - nobility
aladdin, ala' al din - nobility of faith
ali, aliyy - the highest, greatest, excellent, noble
alim - wise or learned
altair - the flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation lyra
amid - general
amin, ameen - faithful, trustworthy
amir, ameer - prince
amjad - more glorious
ammar - builder, constructor
amr - old arabic name
anis - close friend
anwar - light
arfan - gratitude
arif - corporal; aquainted, knowledgable
asad - lion
asadel - most prosperous one
ashraf - most honorable
asif - forgiveness
asim - protector, defender
aswad - black
ata - gift
atif - compassionate, sympathetic
awad - reward, compensation
ayman - lucky; on the right
ayyub, ayoob - a prophet's name
aza - comfort
azhar - most shining, luminous
azeem, azim - defender, referring to one of god's ninety-nine qualities
azzam - determined, resolved
b
badr - full moon
badr al din - full moon of the faith
baha - beautiful, magnificent
baha al din, bahiyy al din - magnificence of the faith
bahir - dazzling, brilliant
barakah - blessing
bashshar - bringer of glad tidings
basil - brave
bassam, basim - smiling
bilal - name of the prophet's muezzin
bishr - joy
burhan - proof
d
dabir - secretary
da'ud, dawud - arabic form of "david", beloved; a prophet's name
dhul fiqar - name of the prophet's sword
diya al din - brightness of the faith
e
emir - to command
esam, essam - safeguard
f
fadi - redeemer
fadil - generous, honorable
fahd, fahad - lynx
faisal, faysal - decisive
fakhir - proud, excellent
fakhiri, fakhry - honorary
fakih - legal expert; one who recites the qu'ran
farid, fareed - unique
fariq, fareeq - lieutenant general
faris - horseman, knight
faruq, farooq - one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
fath - victory
fatin, fateen - clever, smart
fawwaz - successful
ferran - baker
fida - redemption, sacrifice
firas - perspicacity
fouad - heart
fudail - excellent in character
g
gamal, gamali - camel
ghalib - victor
ghassan - old arabic name
ghazi - conqueror
ghiyath - succorer
h
habib - beloved
hadi - guiding to the right
hakeem, hakim - wise, one of god's ninety-nine qualities
hakem - ruler, governor
halim - mild, gentle, patient
hamal - lamb
hamdan - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
hamid - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
hamzah - lion
hanbal - purity
hani - happy, delighted, content
hanif - true believer
harith - ploughman, cultivator
haroun, harun - arabic form of "aaron"; lofty or exalted; a prophet's name
hashim - broker, destroyer of evil; hashim was a descendent of the prophet muhammad
(pbuh)
hassan - beautiful, handsome
hatim - judge
haytham - young hawk
hilal - moon
hilel - the new moon
hisham - generosity
hud, houd - a prophet's name
hudhayfah - old arabic name
humam - courageous, generous
husain, hussein - little beauty; hussein was a descendent of the prophet muhammad
(pbuh)
husam - sword
husam al din - sword of the faith
husayn - beautiful
i
ibrahim - father of a multitude; a prophet's name (abraham)
idris - a prophet's name
ihsan - beneficence
imad - support, pillar
imad al din - pillar of the faith
imran - a prophet's name
irfan - thankfulness
isa, eisa - a prophet's name (jesus)
isam, issam - safeguard
ishaq - a prophet's name
isma'il - a prophet's name
izz al din - might of the faith
j
jabbar - mighty
jabir - consoler, comforter
jafar - rivulet
jalal - glory of the faith
jalil, jaleel - great, revered
jamal - beauty
jamal al din - beauty of the faith
jamil, jameel - beautiful
jawad - open-handed, generous
jawhar - jewel, essence
jibril - archangel of allah (gabriel)
jihad - struggle, holy war
jumah - born on friday
k
kadar, kedar - powerful
kadeen, kadin - friend, companion, confidant
kadeer, kadir - green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence)
kahil - friend, lover
kaliq - creative, refers to a quality of god
kamal - beauty, perfection
kamil, kameel - perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of god
kardal - mustard seed
karif, kareef - born in autumn
karim, kareem - generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished
kasib, kaseeb - fertile
kaseem, kasim - divided
kateb - writer
khaldun, khaldoon - old arabic name
khalid, khaled - eternal
khalil, khaleel, kalil - beautiful, good friend
khatib - religious minister
khair al din - the good of the faith
khairy, khayri - charitable, beneficent
khuzaymah - old arabic name
l
labib, labeeb - sensible, intelligent
latif - gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
luqman - a prophet's name
lutfi - kind and friendly
m
mahdi - guided to the right path
mahir - skilled
mahmud, mahmoud - the praised one; variation of the name "muhammad"
maimun - lucky
majdy - glorious
majid al din - glory of the faith
majid, majd - glorious
makin - strong, firm
malik - master, angel, king
mamdouh - one who is commended, praised, glorified
ma'mun - trustworthy
ma'n - benefit
mansur - divinely aided
marid - rebellious
marzuq - blessed by god, fortunate
mash'al - torch
mas'ud - fortunate, happy, lucky
mazin - proper name
misbah - lamp
mohammed - praised; from "muhammad", name of the prophet (pbuh)
mu'adh - protected
mu'awiyah - young fox (first umayyad kalifah)
mu'ayyad - supported
mubarak - happy, blessed
mufid, mufeed - useful
muhammad - praised; the name of the prophet (pbuh)
muhanned - sword
muhsin - beneficient, charitable
muhtadi - rightly guided
mujahid - fighter (in the way of allah)
mukhtar - chosen
mundhir - warner, cautioner
munir, muneer - brilliant, shining
muntasir - victorious
murtadi, murtadhy - satisfied, content
musa, moosa - a prophet's name (moses)
mus'ad - unfettered camel
muslim - submitting oneself to god
mustafa - chosen one
muta - obeyed
mu'tasim - adhering (to faith, to god)
mu'tazz - proud, mighty
muti - obedient
muwaffaq - successful
n
nabhan, nabih - noble, outstanding
nabil, nabeel - noble
nadhir - warner
nadim, nadeem - friend
nadir - dear, rare
naif na'il - aquirer, earner
naim - comfort, ease, tranquility
naji - safe
najib, najeeb - of noble descent
najjar - carpenter
najm al din - star of the faith
nasih - advisor
nasim - fresh air
nasir, nasser - protector
nasir al din - protector of the faith
nasser - victorious
nawfal - generous, old arabic name for the sea
nazih, nazeeh - pure, chaste
nazim, nazeem - arranger, adjuster
nuh, nooh - a prophet's name
numair - panther
nu'man - blood
nur al din - brightness of the faith
nuri, noori - shining, brightness
o
omar - long life, first son, most high, the prophet's follower
omran - solid structure
q
qasim - divider, distributor
qays - firm
qudamah - courage
qutaybah, qutaiba - irritable, impatient
r
rabah - gainer
rabi - spring, breeze
rafi - exalting
rafiq - kind, friend
raghib, ragheb - desirous
rahman - compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of god listed in the qu'ran
ra'id - leader
rais - captain
rakin - respectful
rashad - integrity of conduct
rashid - one of good council; rightly guided, having true faith
ratib - arranger
rayhan - favored by god
reda, rida, ridha - (in god's) favor; contentment, satisfaction
ridwan - acceptance, good will; name of the keeper of the gates of heaven
riyad, riyadh - gardens

s
sabih, sabeeh - beautiful
sabir, sabeer - patient
saad - good luck
sadaqat - charity
sa'eed, sa'id - happy
safiy - best friend
safwan - rocks
sahir - wakeful
sajid - one who worships god
salah - righteousness
salah al din - righteousness of the faith
saleh, salih - good, right
salim, saleem - safe, whole, flawless
salman - safe
sameh - forgiver
sami - high, lofty, exalted
samir, sameer - entertaining companion
samman - grocer
saqr - falcon
sariyah - clouds at night
saud - fortunate
sayyid - master
seif, sayf - sword (of religion)
seif al din - sword of the faith
shadi - singer
shafiq, shafeeq - compassionate, tender
shakir - thankful
sharif, shareef - honest, noble, distinguished
shihab - flame, blaze
siraj - lamp, light
sofian - devoted
subhi - early morning
suhail, suhayl - gentle, easy; the name of a star
suhayb - of reddish hair or complexion
sulaiman, sulayman - a prophet's name (solomon)
su'ud, suoud - good luck
t
tahir - pure, clean
talal - nice, admirable
talib - seeker (of truth)
tamir - one who owns date palm trees
tamam - generous
tarif, tareef - rare, uncommon
tariq - name of a star
tawfiq - success, reconciliation
taymullah - servant of god
taysir - facilitation
tayyib - good or delicate
thabit - firm
thaqib - shooting star
u
ubadah, ubaida, ubaydah - servant of god
ubaid - faithful
ubayy - old arabic name
umar - name of the second khalifa
umarah - old arabic name
umayr, umair - old arabic name
usama, usamah - description of a lion
utbah - old arabic name
uthman - one of the companions of the prophet (pbuh)

w
wadi - calm, peaceful
wafiq, wafeeq - successful
wahid - singular, exclusive, unequalled
wa'il - coming back (for shelter)
wajih, wajeeh - noble
wakil - lawyer
waleed, walid - newborn child
walliyullah - supporter of god
wasim, waseem - graceful, good looking
wazir - minister

y
yahyah - a prophet's name
yaman - proper name
ya'qub - arabic form of "jacob"
yasar, yasser - wealth, ease
yasin, yaseen - one of muhammad's names
yasir - wealthy
yazid, yazeed - god will increase
youssef, yusef, yusuf - arabic form of "joseph"; to increase (in power and influence); a
prophet's name
yunus, yoonus - a prophet's name
yushua - god saves
yusuf - a prophet's name (joseph)

z
zafir - victorious
zahid - self-denying or ascetic
zahir - bright, shining
zaid, zayd - increase, growth
zaim - brigadier general
zakariyya - a prophet's name
zaki - intelligent
zakiy - pure
ziyad - super abundance
zuhair, zuhayr – bright
 islamic names for girls
a

abia - great
abida - worshipper
abir, abeer - fragrance
ablah, abla' - perfectly formed
abra - example, lesson
a'dab - hope and need
adara - virgin
adiba - cultured, polite
adila, adilah, adeela - equal
adiva - pleasant, gentle
afaf - chaste, virtuous, decent, pure
afifah - chaste
afra' - white
ahd - pledge, knowledge
ahlam - witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative
a'idah, aida - visiting, returning; reward
ain - eye, thus "precious"
aini - spring, flower, source, choice
a'ishah, aisha, ayishah - living, prosperous, youngest wife of the prophet (pbuh)
akilah - intelligent, logical, one who reasons
alhena - a ring; (a star in the constellation gemini)
alima - wise
alimah - skilled in music or dance
aliyyah, aliah, a'lia - exaulted, noble, highest social standing
almas - diamond
aludra - virgin
alzubra - (a star in the constellation leo)
amal, a'mal, amala - hopes, aspirations
amani - wishes, aspirations
amatullah - female servant of allah
amber - jewel
aminah, ameena - trustworthy, faithful
amineh - faithful
amirah, ameera - princess, leader
amtullah - female servant of allah
anan - clouds
anbar - perfume, ambergris
anisah - close, intimate, good friend
anwar - rays of light
ara - opinions
areebah - witty, smart
arub - loving to her husband
asima - protector
asiya - one who tends to the weak, one who heals
asma' - excellent, precious; daughter of abu bakr
atifa - affection, sympathy
atiya - gift
ayah - sign; distinct
azhar - flowers, blossoms
azizah, azeeza - esteemed, precious, cherished
azzah - young, female gazelle

badi'a - unprecedented, admirable, unique

badra - full moon
badriyyah - resembling the full moon
bahira, baheera - dazzling, brilliant
bahiya - beautiful, radiant
balqis - name of the queen of sheba
banan - delicate, finger tips
baraka - white one
bari'ah - excelling
barika - bloom, be successful
bashirah, basheera - bringer of good tidings, joy
basimah, baseema - smiling
basmah - a smile
batul, batool - ascetic virgin
bilqis - queen of sheeba
bushra - good omen
buthaynah, buthayna - of beautiful and tender body

cala - castle
cantara - small bridge

dahab - gold
dalal - treated or touched in a kind and loving way
duha, dhuha - forenoon
f

fadilah, fadheela - virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined

fadwa - name derived from self-sacrifice
faizah - victorious, winner
not allowed - star
farah - joy
faridah, fareeda - unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem
farihah, fareeha - happy, joyful, cheerful, glad
fatimah, fatima - accustom; daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
fatin or fatinah - captivating, alluring, enchanting
fawziyyah, fawziya, fazia - successful, victorious
fellah - arabian jasmine
firyal - name
firdaws, firdoos - highest garden in paradise

ghadah - beautiful
ghaliyah - fragrant
ghaniyah - pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
ghayda - young and delicate
ghusun, ghusoon - branches of a tree

habibah - beloved, sweetheart, darling

hadiya - guide to righteousness
hadiyyah - a gift
hafsah - wife of the prophet (pbuh)
hafthah - preserved, protected
haifa, hayfa' - slender, of beautiful body
halah - aureole
halimah, haleema - gentle, patient, mild-tempered
hamidah, hameeda - praiseworthy
hana' - happiness
hanan - mercy
hanifah, hanifa, haneefa - true believer
haniyyah - pleased, happy
hasna' - beautiful
hayam - deliriously in love
hayat - life
hessa - destiny
hibah - gift
hind - proper name
huda, hooda - right guidance
huma - bird who brings joy
huriyyah, hooriya - angel
husn - beauty
husniyah - beautiful

ibtihaj - joy
ikram - honor, hospitality, generosity
ilham - intuition
iman - faith, belief
imtithal - polite obedience
in'am - kindness, benefaction, bestowal
inas - sociability
inaya - concern; solicitude
intisar - triumph
izdihar - flourishing, blooming

jala' - clarity, elucidation

jamilah, jameela - beautiful, graceful, lovely
janan - heart, soul
johara - jewel
jumanah - silver pearl

kalila - sweetheart, beloved

kamilah - perfect
karida - untouched
karimah, kareema - generous, noble
kawthar - river in paradise
khadijah, khadeeja - first wife of the prophet (pbuh)
khalidah - immortal
khayriyyah, khairiya - charitable, good
khulud, khulood - immortality
kulthum, kulthoom - daughter of the prophet (pbuh)

l
lama - darkness of lips
lamis, lamees - soft to the touch
lamya' - of dark lips
latifah, lateefa - gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
layla, leila - (born at) night
lina, leena - tender
lubabah - the innermost essence
luloah - a pearl
lu'lu' - pearls

madihah, madeeha - praiseworthy

maha - wild cow, cow-eyes
ma'isah - walking with a proud, swinging gait
maizah - discerning
majidah, majeeda - glorious
makarim - of good and honorable character
malak - angel
malika - queen
manal - attainment, achievement
manar - guiding light
maram - asperation
mariam, maryam - mother of jesus (pbuh); arabic form of "mary"
mas'ouda - happy, lucky, fortunate
mawiyah - the essence of life
maymunah - auspicious, blessed
may - old arabic name
maysa' - to walk with a proud, swinging gait
maysun, maysoon - of beautiful face and body
mayyadah - to walk with a proud, swinging gait
mufidah, mufeeda - useful
muhjah - heart's blood, soul
muminah - pious believer
muna, mona - wish, desire
munirah, muneera - illuminating, shedding light
mushirah, musheera - giving counsel, advising
muslimah - devout believer

nabihah, nabeeha - intelligent

nabilah, nabeela - noble
nada - generousity, dew
nadia - the beginning, first
nadidah, nadeeda - equal, rival
nadirah - rare, precious
nadwah - councel
nafisah, nafeesa - precious thing, gem
nahlah - a drink of water
na'ilah - acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds
na'ima, na'imah - comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace
najah - success
najat - safety
najibah, najeeba - of noble birth
najiyah - safe
najla - of wide eyes
najwa - confidential talk, secret conversation
najya - victorious
nashida - student
nashita energetic, full of life
nashwa - fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates
nasiha - one who gives valuable advice
nasira - victorious, helper
nathifa - clean, pure
nawal - gift
nawar - flower
nazahah - purity, righteousness, honesty
nazihah - honest
nazirah - like, equal, matching
nibal - arrows
nida - call
ni'mah - blessing, loan
ni'mat - blessings, loans
nouf - highest point on a mountain
nudar, nudhar - gold
nuha - intelligence
numa - beautiful and pleasant
nur, noor - light

qubilah - concord

rabab - white cloud

rabi'ah - garden, springtime
radeyah, radhiya - content, satisfied
radwa, radhwa - a mountain in medina
rafa' - happiness, prosperity
raghd - pleasant
rahimah - merciful, compassionate
ra'idah - leader
raja' - hopeful
rana - to gaze, look
rand - tree of good scent
raniyah - gazing
rasha - young gazelle
rashida, rasheeda - wise, mature
rawdah, rawdha - garden
rawiyah - transmitter of ancient arabic poetry
rayya - sated with drink
rida - favored by god
rehana - sweet basil
rim, reem - gazelle
rima, reema - white antelope
rukan - steady, confident
ruqayyah, ruqaya - gentle; daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
ruwaydah - walking gently

sabah - morning
sabirah - patient
safa - clarity, purity, serenity
safiyyah - untroubled, serene, pure, best friend
sahar - dawn
sahlah - smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
saidah - happy, fortunate
saihah - good, useful
sakinah, sakeena - god-inspired peace of mind, tranquility
salihah - correct, agreeable
salimah, saleema - peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy
salma - peaceful
salwa - solace; quail
samah - generosity
samar - evening conversation
sameh - forgiver
samihah, sameeha - generous
samira, sameera - entertaining female companion
samiyah - elevated, exhalted, lofty
sana' - resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look
sawsan - lily of the valley
shadha - aromatic
shadiyah - singer
shahrazad - teller of "tales of 1,001 nights"
sharifah, shareefa - noble
siham - arrows
souad or su'ad
suha - name of a star
suhailah, suhaylah, suhayla - smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
suhaymah - small arrow
suhayr, suhair - proper name
sumayyah, sumaiya - proper name

tahirah - pure, chaste

takiyah - pious, righteous
talibah - seeker after knowledge
tarub, taroob - merry
thana' - thankfulness
thara' - wealth
thurayya - star

umayma - little mother

wafa' - faithfulness
wafiqah, wafeeqa - successful
wafiyyah, wafiya - loyal, faithful
wahibah - giver, donor
wajihah, wajeeha - eminent, distinguished
walidah - newborn
warda, wardah, wordah - rose
widad - love, friendship
wijdan - ecstacy, sentiment
wisal - communion in love

y
yafiah - high
yakootah - emerald
yamha - dove
yaminah - right and proper
yasirah - lenient
yasmine, yasmin, yasmeen - jasmine
yumn - good fortune, success
yusra - proper name

zafirah - victorious, successful

zahirah - shining, luminous
zahra' - white
zahrah - flower, beauty, star
zainab, zaynab - daughter of the prophet (pbuh)
zakiyyah - pure
zaynah, zaina - beautiful
zubaidah - excellent