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

meanings.

muhammad

abdullah
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

praised

generosity

safe, whole, flawless

ali

hussein

samir

the greatest, excellent, noble

little beauty

entertaining companion

amin

ibrahim

saud

faithful, trustworthy

arabic form of "abraham"; father of a

multitude

fortunate

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
ibrahim

habib
exalted,
noble, highest
social
standing

(born at)
night

amal

lina

hopes,
aspirations

tender

aminah

maryam or
mariam

trustworthy,
faithful

arabic form of
mary

ayishah

mona
latifah

saud
living,
prosperous

wish, desire

farah

nada

joy

generosity,
dew

fatimah

nawal

daughter of
the prophet

gift

ghadah

nuha

beautiful

intelligence

haifa

noor

slender, of

light

khadijah

jamilah

beautiful
body

hanan

rana

mercy

to gaze, look

hooda

reem
leila

fatimah
right
guidance

gazelle

iman

ruqayyah

faith, belief

gentle

jamilah

salma

beautiful,
graceful,
lovely

peaceful

janan

samira

heart, soul

entertaining
companion

johara

sana'

jewel

resplendence,
brilliance; to
gaze or look

jumanah

suha
tariq

kareem
silver pearl

name of a star

khadijah

warda

first wife of
the prophet

rose

khulud

widad

immortality

love,
friendship

latifah

yasmine

gentle, kind,
pleasant

jasmine

male first names

spelling(s)

description or meaning

'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
abdullah
'abdul-'adl
abdul a'fuww
'abdul-afuw
abdul a'had
'abdul-'ahad
abdul aa'khir
'abdul-'akhir
abdul a'leyy
'abdul-'ali
abdul a'leim
'abdul-alim
abdul aw'wal
'abdul-'awwal
abdul a'zeim
'abdul-'azim
'abdul-azeem
abdul a'zeiz
'abdul-'aziz
abdul ba'deie
'abdul-badi'
'abdul-badee
abdul baa'eith
'abdul-ba'ith
abdul baa'qei
'abdul-baqi
abdul baa'ri
'abdul-bari
'abdul-barr
abdul ba'seir
'abdul-basir
abdul baa'sit
'abdul-basit
'abdul-baset
abdul baa'tin
'abdul-batin
abdud daarr
abdul fattaah
'abdul-fattah
abdul ghaf'faar
'abdul-ghaffar
abdul gha'four
'abdul-ghafur
abdul gha'neyy
'abdul-ghani
abdul haa'dei
'abdul-hadi
abdul ha'feiz
'abdul-hafiz
'abdul-hafezh
abdul ha'kam
'abdul-hakam

example or origin

slave of/to allah

slave to the just
slave to the pardoner
slave of the only
slave to the last
slave to the exalted, sublime
slave to the all-knowing
slave to the first
slave to the great, magnificent
slave to the mighty, the strong
slave to the originator
slave to the resurrector
slave to the everlasting
slave to the maker
slave to the righteous
slave to the all-seeing
slave to the extender
slave to the hidden
slave to the one who causes loss
slave to the opener, reliever
slave of the forgiver
slave of the forgiving
slave to the self-sufficient
slave to the guide
slave of the guardian
slave to the judge

quran 112:1

abdul ha'keim
'abdul-hakim
abdul ha'leim
'abdul-halim
abdul ha'meid
'abdul-hamid
'abdul-haqq
abdul ha'seib
'abdul-hasib
abdul haey'y
'abdul-hayy
abdul jab'baar
'abdul-jabbar
abdul ja'leil
'abdul-jalil
abdul jaa'mie
'abdul-jamee
'abdul-jami'
abdul ka'beir
'abdul-kabir
abdul ka'reim
'abdul-kareem
'abdul-karim
abdul kha'beir
'abdul-khabir
abdul khaa'fid
'abdul-khafid
'abdul-khafed
abdul khaa'liq
'abdul-khaliq
'abdul-khaleq
abdul la'teif
'abdul-latif
abdul maa'jid
'abdul-majid
abdul maa'lik
'abdul-malik
'abdul-maalik

slave to the wise

abdul ma'tein
'abdul-matin
'abdul-mughni
abdul mub'di
'abdul-mubde
'abdul-mubdi'
abdul mo'hai'min
'abdul-muhaymin
'abdul-muhaymen
abdul muh'sei
'abdul-muhsi
abdul muh'yei
'abdul-muhye
'abdul-muhyi
'abdul-mujib
abdul mo'eizz
'abdul-mu'iz
'abdul-mueez
'abdul-mu'min
'abdul-mu'men

slave of the firm

slave to the forbearing, clement

slave to the all-praiseworthy
slave to the truth
slave to the reckoner
slave to the ever-living
slave of the compeller
slave of the revered
slave to the gatherer
slave to the most great
slave to the generous
slave to the all-informed, aware
slave of the humbler
slave to the creator
slave to the kind, gracious
slave to the most glorious
slave of the king (allah)

slave of the enricher

slave to the initiator
slave to the protector, guardian

slave to the accountant

slave of the life-giver
slave to the responder
slave of the honorer
slave of the faithful

when the people took the oath of allegiance

to 'abdul malik, 'abdullah bin 'umar wrote to
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 mo'qaddim
'abdul-muqaddim
'abdul-muqaddem
abdul muq'sit
'abdul-muqset
abdul muq'tadir
'abdul-muqtadir
abdul mo'saw'wir
'abdul-musawwir
'abdul-muta'ali
abdul mo'ta'kab'bir
'abdul-mutakabber
'abdul-mutakabbir
abdun naa'fie
'abdul-nafi'
'abdul-nafee
abdun nou'r
'abdul-nur
'abdun-nur
abdul qaa'dir
'abdul-qadir
'abdul-qadr
abdul qah'haar
'abdul-qahhar
'abdul-qawi
abdul qaey'youm
'abdul-qayyum
'abdul-qayoum
abdul qud'dous
'abdul-quddus
abdur-raa'fie
'abdul-rafee
'abdur-rafi'
abdur rabb
abdur ra'heim
'abdul-rahim
'abdul-raheem
abdur rah'maan
'abdul-rahman
'abdur-rahman
'abdul-raqib
'abdul-rashid
'abdur-rashid
'abdul-rauf
'abdur-ra'uf
'abdul-razzaq
'abdul-sabur
'abdus-sabur
'abdul-salam
'abd us salam
'abdul-samad
'abdus-samad
'abdul-samie
'abdus-sami'
'abdul-shahid
'abdush-shahid
'abdes shakur
'abdush-shakur
'abdul-tawab
'abdut-tawwab
'abdul-wadud
'abdul-wahab
'abdul-wahhab
'abdul-wahid
'abdul-wajid
'abdul-wajed

slave of the presenter

slave to the equitable

slave to the able
slave of the fashioner
slave to the supreme
slave of the majestic, superb
slave of the beneficial
slave of the light
slave to the omnipotent
slave to the subduer, the dominant
slave to the almighty
slave to the subsisting
slave to the holy (allah)
slave to the exalteer
slave to the sustainer, lord
slave of the most merciful, the
compassionate
slave of the most gracious, the
beneficent
slave of the watcher
slave to the righteous guide
slave to the compassionate
slave of the provider (allah)
slave to the most patient
slave of the peace, the bestower of
security, the author of safety
slave of the eternal
qur'an 112:2
slave to the all-hearing
slave of the witness
slave of the appreciative
slave to the acceptor of
repentance
slave of the loving
slave of the bestower
slave of the unique
slave to the reveler

'abdul-wakil
'abdul-waley
'abdul-wali
'abdul-wali
'abdul-wareth
'abdul-wasi'
'abdul-wasee
'abdul-zhaher
'abduz-zahir
abrr
'adam
'adil
'amrullah
'asadullah
'atallah

slave to the trustee

bahi
bari'
basil
basim
bahij
bakr
baligh
barii
bashir
bashshar
basman
bassam
bilal

fine, good
skillful
brave, courageous
smiling
always happy, pleasant
camel, first born, the eldest child
eloquent, well versed
innocent
bringer of good news
bringer of good news
smiling a lot
smiling a lot
freshness

slave to the supporter

slave to the all governing
slave to the inheritor
slave to the all-embracing
slave of the manifest
pious and righteous
from earth
just.
the order of allah swt
the lion of allah swt
the gift of allah

binyamin / benyamin
bishr
burhan

joy, good news

proof, evidence

dalil
dani
danyal
daris
dawd
dulamah
dyab

guide
close, near
prophet
scholar, studying
david
tall and black
the one who perseveres

fadil
fa'iq
fa'iz
falih
fadl
fahd
fahim
fahmi
ralah
faraj
farid
fatin
fu'ad

virtuous
awake, alert
winner
successful
generosity, abundance
cheetah
intelligent
smart
attainment, success
relief from bad times
unique
smart, witty
heart

82:13
a prophet
name of the prophet saaws

first prayer caller in islam

prophet yousuf's younger brother
("benjamin")

prophet "daniel"
2:251

furqan

proof (qur'an)

ghamir
ghanim
ghassan
ghawth
ghayth
ghayyath
ghazir

giving a lot of charity

winner
attacker, campaigner for allah's
cause swt
the prime of youth
relief, aid
rain
the one rushing to help
plentiful, ample

habbab

gentle, polite

habib

beloved

hadir
hafiz
hakam
hamadullah
hamidullah
hammam

the sound of thunder

protector, preserver
to rule, coach, judge, referee
the thanks of allah swt
the appreciation of allah swt

hamza
hani
haris / hares
harith

lion
pleased, satisfied
guard

hasan
hasim
hazim, hazem
hasim
hibatullah
humam
husayn, husein

good, handsome
decisive
strict
thunder
the gift of allah swt
brave
handsome (diminutive of hassan)

'iesa
ibrhim
'ihsan
'imad
'irfan
'isam
ishaq
ishque

jesus
prophet abraham
kindness, good charitable deed
pillar, support
thankfulness, appreciation
safeguard, self dependence
means "tall".

ghazi

at habib's death, the noble prophet had

commended him and his entire family and
had prayed: "may god bless this household.
may god have mercy on this household."

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
uncle of the prophet muhammed saaws
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

2:87
2:123

a prophet. son of ibraham and sara. 3:84

eshaq
ism'il
'iyad

ishmael
support

jadallah
jadil-haqq
jalil
jasir
jasur
julaybib

the generosity of allah swt

truth follower
capable, mighty
courageous, strong
courageous
brave martyr

junayd

diminutive of soldier

kamil
kayid
khabir
khalaf
khalil
khalilullah
khayr
khayrullah

complete
cunning
expert
successor
intimate friend
the friend of allah swt
goodness
the prosperity of allah swt

labib
lami' / lamee
lam'i
latif
layth
luqman

intelligent
bright
shining
gentle
lion
clear way, convincing, prophet

madi
mas'ud
ma'sum
mawdud
mibsam, mebsam
muhsin

past, sharp
prosperous
protected from committing sins
beloved
smiling a lot
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).
helper
believer
moses
2:51
chosen

mu'in/mu'een
mu'min/moo'min
msa
mustafa

2:133

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.

4:125

a prophet and surah in qur'an

muti'/mutee

obedient

nasrallah
nh

the victory of allah swt

noah

qabil/qabeel/qaabeel
qaddur/qaddoor
qani/qanee
qasim
qasit/qaasit
qays

son of adam
capable
satisfied with one's life
divider
just, fair
firm

radi/radhi
ra'id/raed/raa'id
raji/raajee
ramadan/ramadhaan

happy, satisfied
leader, major (rank)
hoping

safiyyullah
salim

the choice of allah swt

excellent reciter of qur'an

sayfullah
shukrallah

the sword of allah swt

the thanks of allah swt

talt
triq
y
yahya
ya'qb

saul
night-comer, i.e. the bright star

2:249
86:1

john
jacob

3:39
2:133

zakariy
zayd

zachariya

3:38
zayd ibn thabit, .r.a.- a prominent scribe of
qur'an, responsible for preserving the qur'an
as we know it today.

3:33

prophet muhammad's son

9th month of islamic calendar

...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

female first names

'aisha

wife of the prophet

saaws

allah's apostle saaws said, "the superiority of 'aisha over

other women is like the superiority of tharid to other
meals." -bukhari 5.114, narrated anas bin malik

'amirah
ameera
aminah
'anisah
anisah
'arifah
'asma
asmaa

leader, princess

bahijah
baheeja
bahra'
bahraa
barja'
barjaa
basimah
basemah
basma
basmah

happy

daajiyah
daanah
danah
daanyah
danyah
daariyah
dariyah
dalaal / dalal
dayfah
dunya
durriyyah

living well off

fadilah
fadyaa
fajr
falihah
farhanah
fatimah
fatima
fatinah
fikriyyah

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

ghada

beautiful

the prophets' saaws mother.

friendly
knowledgeable
daughter of abu bakr, r.a.

beautiful, shining
of beautiful eyes
smiling
a smile

big pearl
close
aware,
knowledgeable
pampering, coddling
guest
life
glittering stars

gharra
ghayda' /
ghaydaa
ghina
ghufran
ghusun

noble lady

hadyah
hadiah
hajar

guide to
righteousness
maidservant of
prophet ibraheem
prophet ibraheem's
4th and final wife
dreaming
thankful
happy
steadfast, firm
intelligent
beloved
with long eye lashes
gift
wise

hajun
haalimah
hamidah
hanyah
hazimah
hadhiqah
habibah
hadbaa
hadiyyah
hakimah
halimah
haleemah
hana / hanaa
haniyyah
hasibah
hasifah
hasinah
hasna' / hasnaa
hasnah / hasna
hawra
hawwa'
hayat
haya' / hayaa
huda
hulwah
husn
hutaf
huwaydah

young & delicate

richness
forgiveness
branches (of a tree)

gentle, forgiving
happiness
happy
noble
wise
chaste
beautiful
beautiful & nice
of beautiful eyes
eve (first woman)
life
shyness
guidance (from allah)
sweet, beautiful
beauty
cheering
gentle

'ibrah / ibrah
'ibtihaj
'ibtihal / ibtihaal
'ibtisam / ibtisaam
'ihaa
'ihab
'iman / imaan
'imtiyaz / imtiyaaz

wisdom, advice
joy
supplication
smiling
inspiration
giving, granting
faith, belief
excellence

islam

submission to allah's

hagar bore ishmael

she bore him five children: kaisaan, suraj, umaim, lotaan,
and naafis

will

maryam

mary

qanturah

3rd wife of prophet

she was married after sarah's death and bore ibraheem six
ibraheem (abraham) children.

rumaysa

sadaqa
sakinah

2:87

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.

deeds of charity done

in allah's (swt) cause
calm, tranquil, peace "be not sad (or afraid), surely allh is with us." then allh
sent down his saknah (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

abrr

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
luqmaan

wise

a prophet and name of a

surah (chapter) in the
qur'an

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 allah's messenger muhammed saaws

2:112

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

wal

protector, guardian, supporter, helper, friend etc. [plural 'auliy]

girls

meaning

girls

33:17

meaning

alisha:

protected by god

mumtaz:

distinguished,
superior

aaliya:

high, tall,towering,excellent

naaz (p) :

glory, elegance,
young, pride

aamira:

prosperous,ffull of life

nadira:

rare, not easily

accessible

aarifa:

learned, expert, authority

nadia:

fem. of nadir;
moist, damp,
tender

afrin (p):

praise, lucky

nafisa:

precious, gem; a
great
granddaughter of
ali.

afroza (p):

burning, polishing

nageena (p):

diamond

afsana (p):

fable,ffiction, romance

nahida (p):

venus

amani:

wish, aspiration, trust

naima:

happiness,
peaceful, bliss

ambarin:

perfumed

naimoon:

popular in
guyana; meaning
and origin
unknown: origin
is probably
persian; could be
a corrupted
spelling

ameena:

trustworthy, faitful

najma:

star

anjum:

star

nargis (p):

narciccuss

arshiya:

divine

nasrin/ nasreen
(p):

a wild rose

asma:

daughter of abu- bakr

nazgul / nazmoon
(p):

beautiful flower

azra (p):

adoring

nazia (p):

optimistic and
full of hope

arzu (p):

wish, hope, love

nazima (p):

poetness

ayesha:

name of prophet mohammad's

nazma:
(p.b.u.h.) wife

star

aziman:

sky, heaven

popular in
guyana; meaning
and origin
unknown: origin
is probably
persian; spelling
could be

azimoon: (p)

popular in guyana, comes

from the persian word
nazanin (p):
aseeman meaning heaven, sky

sweetheart

aziza:

friend, dear, honourable,

noble, illustrious

nazrana (p):

bloom, beauty

barkha:

rain, blessings

niloufar (t):

blue lotus

basheera:

bringer of good tidings

noorjahan (p)

light of the world

begum (t):

hhonorific title, queen, lady of

noushin (p):
rank

sweet, palatable

benazir (p):

incomparable

nusrat :

victory

bulbul (p):

nightingale

parvin (p):

name of a
constellation

bushra (a):

good news, glad tidings

rabia:

famous, divine

bibi (p):

lady; persian title for lady of

the house: was very popular in raisa:
the subcontinent.

nazmoon:

leader, superior

darya (p):

sea

rashida:

rightly guided,
right minded

deeba (p):

silk

raushan ara (p):

adoring light

dilbar (p):

holder of the heart

raushana (p):

light, splendour

dilkash (p):

charming, sweetheart, heartravisher

razia:

satisfied,
contended; delhi
suntana (123640)

dilruba (a):

heart-ravishing, a beloved
object

rehana:

a handful of
sweet basil

dilshad (p):

a happy heart, happy, glad

rubeina:

bright

faiza:

gain

ruksana (p):

beautiful; name
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

fatima:

name of phophet
mohammad's (p.b.u.h.)
daughter

sanam:

idol

fazila:

virtious, honest, excellent

sanaz (t):

a flower

firuza (p):

turquoise, a bright greenishblue colour

sara (a):

sarah; also pure,

excellent

ghazala:

deer

shabnam (p):

dew

gul (p):

flower

shahla (p):

a dark-eyed
woman

gulshan (p):

rose garden

shahnaz (p):

the kings
favorite love

gulzar (p):

rose garden

shahrazad (p):

the towns
loved/favorite
one

habeeba:

lover, friend

shaliza (p):

of rice field

hafeeza:

protector

shalizar (p):

rice field

halima:

patient, tolerant

sayeeda:

auspicious,
leader

hana (a):

happiness, bliss

shabab:

youth

haseena:

beautiful

shabana (p):

wife of the shah

(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

khadija:

the first wife of the

mohammad

shama:

lamp

khanum (p):

princess, noble women

shamina:

beautiful

khatun (p):

noblewomen, lady. a
courteous title used at the end shamshad (p):
of a womens name

kulsum (a):

full of flesh about the face and

sweet, pleasant,
shirin/shireen (p):
cheeks.
gente, delicate

latafat :

variety

suhaila:

moon light

leila:

night

suraiya /soraya
(p):

name of a
constellation;
beautiful

lubna:

a tree which yields an

taslima:

salute,

tall and upright

tree, graceful
figure

aromatic resin used in

perfume and medicine

congratulation

mahjabeen (p):

moon like, beautiful

wafa:

faithfulness,
fidelity,loyalty,
faith

mahnaz/ mehnaz (p):

the moons glory

waheeda:

beautiful

maimun/ maimoon:

auspicious, prosperious, lucky yasmeen:

jasmine flower

maliha:

beautiful, pretty, good-looking zahira:

expression

malika:

queen

zarin (p):

golden

marjaan (p):

small pearls

zarina (p):

golden vessel;
queen

maryam:

mother of jesus (essa :sws)

zeba (p):

ornament,
beautiful

mehar:

kindness, dowry

zeb-un-nisa (p):

ornament of
women, daughter
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

misam:

impression, mark, beauty,

beautiful women

zubaida:

marigold

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

abdul-azeez:

servant of the mighty, the

powerful

izmet (t):

see ismat: first

president of
turkey

abdul-baari:

servant of the creator

jahangir (p):

conqueror of the
universe; one of
the mughal
emperors

abdul-baasit:

servant of the extender,

creator

jalal:

richness

abdul-fataah:

servant of the opener (of the

gates of sustenance)

jalil:

respectable

abdul-jabaar:

servant of the mighty

jaan (p):

life, love

abdul-ghafaar:

servant of the forgiver

jamshed (p):

the sun in pisces;

a king of iran.

abdul-ghafoor:

servant of the forgiver

jamaluddin:

beauty of the
religion (islam).

abdul-haady:

servant of the guide

jansher (p):

life of a lion

abdul-haafiz:

servant of the protector

javed (p)

immortal

abdul-haq:

servant of the truth

kamran (p):

successful,
fortunate

abdul-hakam:

servant of the arbitrator

kamal (p):

perfection,
excellence,
completion

abdul-hakeem:

servant of the wise

kamaluddin:

perfection of
religion (islam).

abdul-haleem:

servant of the mild, patient

karim:

kind hearted

abdul-hameed:

servant of the praiseworthy,

the ever-praised

khadim:

servant of god

abdul-haseeb:

servant of the respected,

esteemed

khalid:

creator, immortal

abdul-jaleel:

servant of the great, revered

khan (t):

a lineal
descendant of
genghis khan

khwaja (p):

a title of
learning,
generally
accorded to the
sufi masters

abdul-qaadir:

servant of the capable

servant of the noble, generous khosrau (p):

character in the
shahnameh; a
royal surname in
persia

abdul-lateef:

servant of the kind

khurram (p):

cheerful, glad,
fresh; son of
mughal emperor
shahjahan

abdul-majeed:

servant of the glorious

khurshid (p):

sun

abdul-muiz:

servant of the giver of might

and glory

latif :

variety

liaqat:

liaqat ali khan

first prime
minister of
pakistan

abdul-kareem:

abdul-mutaal:

servant of the most high

abdul-mujeeb:

servant of the responder

lodhi (t):

ibrahim and
sikander; sultan
of india 14891526; turks from
the central asian
city of lodhi

abdul-mateen:

servant of the firm, strong

mahtab:

moon

abdul-muhaimin:

servant of the supervising, the

mahmood:
guardian, the protector

praised

abdul-nasser:

servant of the helper, granting

majid:
victory

great,
honourable

abdul-qudoos:

servant of the most holy

masheer (p):

advisor

abdul-qahaar:

servant of the subduer, the

almighty

mansoor:

defended,
protected by god

abdul-raafi':

servant of the one who raises

(intellect, esteem), elevates

mazharally:

manifestation of
ally; an epithet
of khalifa ali

abdul-raheem:

servant of the most

compassionate

mehboob (p):

lover

abdul-rahmaan:

servant of the mercifully

gracious

mirza (t):

turkish title for

lord, prince;
always a middle
name of the
mughals

abdul-rasheed:

servant of the rightly guided

mohammad:

name of the
prophet
(p.b.u.h.)

abdul-razaaq:

servant of the maintainer, the

provider

moshin:

one who does

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

abdullah:

servant of god

nadeem:

intimate, friend,
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

abdul-wahaab:

servant of the giver

nasseruddin:

an helper of the
islam

abbas:

description of a lion

nadir:

rare, inaccessible

al abbas:

description of a lion

noushad (p):

happily born

abedin:

worshipers

nizam (t):

ruler

abed:

worship

nizamuddin (t):

discipline of the
religion (islam).

adil:

justice minded

pasha (t):

a turkish world
meaning lord

aftab (p):

sun

omar:

life, long living

aga (t):

owner, chief

ossama:

lion

ahsan:

act of kindness

qasim:

judge

ajmal:

holy, more beautiful

qutub (t):

chieftain; qutubud-din aibak;

sultan of
hindustan

akbar:

great, powerful

raamiz:

symbol

aklamash (p):

pure, spotless

rafi:

high ranking,
noble

akram:

excellent, best

rafik/rafiq

intimate friend,
companion

alam:

universe

rahim:

kind hearted

alamgir:

lord of the universe

ramjan:

corrupted verson
of ramazan

ali:

protected by god, high, and

one of the names of allah

ramazan (p):

the muslim
month of
ramadhan

ameerally:

an epithet of khalifa ali

rashad:

integrity of
conduct

amin:

blessing of god

rashid:

rightly guided

amir:

rich

rasool:

messenger of
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

arif/areef:

llearned, expert, authority

rizwan (p):

satisfaction,
contentment

arlsam (t):

lion

rustam :

brave fighter

arman (p):

ideal, hope, aspiration

sadik:

truthful

arshad

more rightly guided, holy

sahel:

one who shows

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
aslam:

better, more perfect, more

complete

sayeed:

leader, auspicious

ata (t):

gift, present

shabab:

fresh

azaad (p):

freedom

shah (p):

persian title for

king, ruler

azam:

the greatest, more important,

shaw (p)
most powerful

corrupted version
of shah

aziz:

mightly, strong, dearly loved

shahab (p):

shooting star,
meteor

babur (p):

lion; first mughal emperor of

hindustan.

shahabuddin:

meteor of
religion; mughal
emperor
(shahjahan)
1666.

baksh (p):

gift or fortune

shahrukh (p):

face of the king

bacchus:

corrupted version of baksh

shamsuddin (p):

light (torch) of
islam

baktiyar/ bakhtawar(p):

fortunate, lucky

shihabuddin:

see
shahabuddin;
shihabuddin
ghori, sultan of
hindustan
defeated the
hindu king
privitiraj.

basheer:

one who carries good news

shahfaraz / safraz
(p);

devine ruler

basit (a):

one who stretches, enlarges

shah-nawaz (p):

friend of the king

baz (p):

falcon

shakir:

thankful, grateful

beg (t):

honorific title, noble, lord,

prince

famous pakistani
sarfraz-nawaz (p): cricketer sarfraz
nawaz malik.

bilal:

one of the first muezzin in

islam

shahbaz (p):

royal falcon,
noble

chaghatai (t):

surname of the decendents of

the turkish tribe of central
asia, chaghatai: baburs clan

shahzad (p):

king/ emperor

chengiz (t):

chengiz khan

shakeel:

handsome

dara (p):

possessor,sovereign; son of
mughal emperor shah jahan

sharif:

gentleman

dilawar (p):

brave

shaukat :

prestige, richness

dilbar (p):

lover

shamshad (p):

upright like a
tree, handsome

dilshad (p):

happy

shamsher (p):

sword

dost (p):

friend

sherally (p):

an epithet of
khalifa ali

eijaz:

miracle, inimitability

shiraz / shirazi
(p):

from the iranian

city of shiraz

farhat (p):

happiness

sikandar/iskander
(p):

alexander the
great

faiyaz:

generous, munificient,
bountiful

sikandar lodi:

sultan of
hindustan;the
famous lodis of
afghan origin

faiz:

superabudance, effluence

siraj:

lamp

faraz (p):

devine, above, upon, on the

top

sohail:

moon light

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

firouz:

victorious

timur (t):

timur of
tamerlane;
central asia

firoz:

see firouz

usman:

slave

ghalib:

the best

wahab:

kind hearted

ghazni (p):

surname from the afghan city

of ghazni

wajid:

finder, lover

ghazni:

famous delhi suntanate

waris:

heir, inheritor,
successor

ghori/ ghuri (t):

the clan from the afghan city

of ghori;shahabuddin ghori
who defeated the hindu king,
pritiviraj.

wasim:

handsome, good
looking

gul (p):

flower

waseem:

see wasim:
famous pakistani
cricketer waseem
barri.

gulfam:

flower colour

wazir:

minister, vizier

gulzar (p):

garden

yaqub:

a prophet, the
biblical jacob

habeeb:

lover, friend

yasin:

the opening
letters of the first
verse of surat
yasin.

hafeez:

protector

yasir:

easy;ammar bin
yasir: a sahaabi.

hamid:

one who should be praised

yunus:

a prophet, the
biblical jonah

haroon:

aaron; achievement

yusuf:

chosen by god

hashmat:

happy

zafar:

the best, victory

hassan:

son of ali; good

zahid:

saintly

zahiruddin:

helper of the
religion; the first
mughal emperor
of hindustan,
zahiruddin
mohammad
babu.

hashem:

the arab clan of the prophet

muhammad (sws).

humayun (p):

auspicious,fortunate, one of
zahur:
the mughal emperors of india.

prominent, high

hussain:

name of a saint, beautiful;

third imam of shiites

zakariya:

a prophet, the
biblical zachariah
and father of
prophet yahya.

ibrahim:

abraham

zaki:

intelligent,
sinless, chaste

ifran:

identity

zaman:

time, age, era

imran:

powerful, father of maryam:

mother of prophet isa
(p.b.u.h)

zia:

light

insanally:

followers of ally

zhobin (p):

kind of spear

intakhab:

election

zubair:

pure

iqbal:

richness

zulfiqar:

the cleaver of
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
b
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
c
cala - castle
cantara - small bridge
d
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
g
ghadah - beautiful
ghaliyah - fragrant
ghaniyah - pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
ghayda - young and delicate
ghusun, ghusoon - branches of a tree
h
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
i
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
j
jala' - clarity, elucidation
jamilah, jameela - beautiful, graceful, lovely
janan - heart, soul
johara - jewel
jumanah - silver pearl
k
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
m
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
n
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
q
qubilah - concord
r
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
s
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
t
tahirah - pure, chaste
takiyah - pious, righteous
talibah - seeker after knowledge
tarub, taroob - merry
thana' - thankfulness
thara' - wealth
thurayya - star
u
umayma - little mother
w
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
z
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