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Arabic Baby Names (Boys & Girls)

Arabic baby names for boys and girls, from Quranic names to words for virtues and nature, with meanings and pronunciation.

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Arabic names are used across the Arab world and, through Islam, far beyond it, in Turkey, Iran, South Asia, Indonesia and Africa. Many are built from three-letter roots: Karim (“generous”), Kareem and Ikram all come from the root k-r-m.

A large group of names comes from the Quran and early Islamic history, such as Fatima, Khadija, Ali and Omar. Others are descriptive words for virtues or nature, like Amal (“hope”) and Layla (“night”). Compound names beginning with Abd (“servant of”) are joined to one of the names of God, as in Abdullah and Abdulrahman.

Our picks

Name Gender Meaning
Omar Boy flourishing, long-lived
Layla Girl night
Hassan Boy good, handsome
Amina Girl trustworthy, faithful
Yusuf Boy God will increase
Yasmin Girl jasmine flower
Tariq Boy night visitor; morning star
Zara Girl flower, blossom; radiance
Samir Boy companion in evening conversation
Nadia Girl hope; delicate in Arabic
Khalil Boy friend
Fatima Girl one who abstains

More Arabic names (87)

A

B

  • Badr full moon
  • Bilkisu meaning uncertain; name of Queen of Sheba

D

E

  • Elif slender, delicate
  • Emine faithful, trustworthy

F

  • Farah joy, happiness
  • Fozia victorious or successful

H

I

J

K

L

M

  • Malik king, ruler
  • Maryam meaning uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness
  • Merve Marwah, a hill near Mecca
  • Mohammed praised
  • Mona from Irish Muadhnait, from muadh, noble; also Arabic, wishes
  • Musa Arabic form of Moses
  • Mustafa the chosen one

N

O

R

S

T

U

Y

  • Yahya to live
  • Yamileth Latin American elaboration of Yamile, from Arabic Jamila

Z

  • Zahir radiant, shining
  • Zaid growth, abundance
  • Zakaria God has remembered or Yahweh remembers
  • Zakary remembered by God
  • Zayn beauty, grace
  • Zaynab etymology uncertain; traditional interpretations include 'fragrant flower'
  • Zeynep Turkish form of Zaynab; the meaning of Zaynab is uncertain
  • Zia light, splendor
  • Zulekha meaning unknown

Frequently asked questions

What makes Arabic names special?
Arabic names often carry deep spiritual meanings and are connected to Islamic tradition, emphasizing virtues and divine attributes.
Are Arabic names used by non-Muslims?
Yes, many Arabic names are appreciated worldwide for their beautiful meanings and melodic sounds, regardless of religious background.
What are some Arabic boy names?
Examples include Omar, Hassan, Yusuf, Tariq, and Samir.
Do Arabic names have religious significance?
Many Arabic names are derived from Quranic figures or Islamic virtues, though they're also chosen for their beautiful meanings.

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