Arabic Names from Saudi Arabia & the Gulf

Classical and modern Arabic names popular in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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397 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

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Aala — Blessings, favours of God Aamaal — Hopes, aspirations Aamira — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aatika — Pure, noble; fragrant Abeer — Fragrance, perfume Adeeba — Cultured, well-mannered, literary woman Afiya — Good health, well-being, protection Afiyah — Wellbeing, good health, safety Afnan — Branches of trees Afra — White tinged with earth colour Afraa — White with an earthy tint Afrah — Joys, celebrations, happiness Ahlaam — Dreams Ahlam — Dreams, visions Ahoud — Pledges, promises Al-Jawhara — The jewel, the precious gem Alanoud — Proud and independent; a camel that keeps apart Alia — High, exalted, sublime Aljazi — Usually explained as 'one who rewards generously'Alya — Sublime, high status, heaven Amaal — Hopes, aspirations Amal — Hope, aspiration Amanah — Trust, trustworthiness Amani — Wishes, hopes, aspirations Amat — Female servant (of God)Ambar — Ambergris, a precious fragrance Ameera — Princess, leader Amna — Safe, secure, at peace Anaan — Clouds; the expanse of the sky Anfal — Spoils, gifts beyond what is due Anwaar — Lights, radiances Aqeelah — Noble woman, the finest of her people Aqila — Intelligent, sensible woman Areej — Sweet fragrance, perfume Areeje — Fragrance, sweet scent Arij — Sweet fragrance, perfume Arjwan — Purple; the Judas tree's purple-red blossom Arwa — Female mountain goat; graceful Asalah — Nobility of origin, authenticity Asayel — Thoroughbred mares; women of noble descent Atheer — Favoured, cherished; the ether Atika — Pure, noble; fragrant Atikah — Pure, noble; fragrant Azzah — Young gazelle; also might, honour Badour — Full moons Badra — Like the full moon Badria — Like the full moon Badriya — Like the full moon, moon-like Badriyah — Like the full moon Badriyyah — Moon-like, radiant as the full moon Balgees — Name of the Queen of Sheba Balighah — Eloquent; far-reaching Balqees — Name of the Queen of Sheba Balqis — Name of the Queen of Sheba Banan — Fingertips Bandari — Traditional Najdi name; usually linked to bandar (port, gathering place)Barrah — Righteous, pious Bashaarah — Good tidings, glad news Bashaer — Glad tidings, good omens Bashayer — Good tidings, glad news Basila — Brave, courageous woman Basimah — Smiling, cheerful Basma — A smile Bayaan — Clarity, eloquent expression Bayan — Clarity, eloquence, clear speech Bazigha — Rising, radiant (like the sun)Bilqis — Name of the Queen of Sheba Bodour — Full moons Bothaina — Beautiful, gentle; fertile land Bouthaina — Beautiful, soft-bodied; fertile land Budoor — Full moons Budur — Full moons, radiant beauty Buthayna — Tender, delicate Cevahir — Jewels, gems Daana — Large, precious pearl Daaniya — Near, close at hand Dalaal — Coquetry, playful charm, pampering Dalal — Pampering, endearing charm, coquetry Daleela — Guide, one who shows the way Dalia — Grapevine; dahlia flower Dana — Large, precious pearl Danah — Large, precious pearl Dania — Near, close at hand Daniya — Near, close at hand Daniyah — Near; close at hand (of fruit)Danya — Near; close at hand Dareen — Two abodes; name of a historic Gulf port Deem — Gentle continuous rain Deema — Soft, steady rain Deemah — Gentle, steady rain Dema — Gentle, steady rain Dhabia — Gazelle (female)Dhabiya — Gazelle (female)Dhafira — Victorious, triumphant Dhakira — One who remembers God Dhuha — Morning brightness, forenoon Dima — Steady, gentle lasting rain Dua'a — Prayer, supplication to God Duaa — Supplication, heartfelt prayer Duha — Late-morning sunlight Durr — Pearls Durra — A large, precious pearl Durrah — Pearl Durriyah — Shining like a pearl; brilliant Ebtisam — Smiling, a smile Effat — Chastity, virtue, modesty Eman — Faith, belief Fadheela — Virtue, moral excellence Fadheelah — Virtue, moral excellence Fadhila — Virtue, moral excellence Faezeh — Successful, victorious Fahda — Female leopard; strong, bold Fairouz — Turquoise Fajer — Dawn, daybreak Fakhira — Splendid, excellent, of high quality Fakhria — Honourable; source of pride Fakiha — Fruit; cheerful, good-humoured Fanan — Branch of a tree Fawziah — Successful, triumphant Fawziya — Successful, triumphant Fawziyah — Successful, triumphant Fay — Shade, cool shadow Fayha — Fragrant; spacious and wide Fayrouz — Turquoise Fayza — Successful, victorious Gadeer — Brook, pool of water Ghaada — Graceful young woman Ghada — Beautiful, graceful young woman Ghadah — Beautiful young woman; graceful Ghadeer — Brook, stream, pool Ghadir — Stream, brook Ghaida — Young, delicate, graceful woman Ghaidaa — Young and graceful; delicate Ghala — Preciousness, dearness Ghaliya — Precious, dearly valued Ghaniyya — Rich, self-sufficient, content Gharam — Ardent love, passion Ghaya — Aim, goal, utmost purpose Ghayda — Young, delicate and graceful Ghaydaa — Young and graceful; delicate Ghufraan — Forgiveness Haadiya — Guide, one who leads aright Haaniya — Happy, content, delighted Hadeel — Cooing of doves Hadil — Cooing of doves Hadiya — Guide, one who leads to the right path Haifa — Slender, graceful Hajar — Emigrant; the mother of Ismail Hala — Halo, ring of light around the moon Halah — Halo, ring of light around the moon Hamda — Praise, one who praises Hanaa — Happiness, bliss, well-being Hanaan — Tenderness, compassion, affection Hanadi — Usually linked to Hind; Indian-steel sword Hanan — Tenderness, mercy, affection Haneen — Longing, yearning, nostalgia Haniya — Happy, content, delighted Hanouf — Soft breeze; gentle smile (popular explanations)Hasna — Beautiful woman Hawra — Woman with beautiful dark eyes Hawraa — Woman with striking dark-and-white eyes Hawwa — Eve; usually linked to life Haya — Modesty, bashfulness Hayaa — Modesty, bashfulness Hayaat — Life Hayah — Modesty, bashfulness Hayfa — Slender, graceful Heena — Henna Hend — A group of camels; an old Arabian name Hessa — Share, portion, one's lot Hikma — Wisdom Hilyah — Ornament, adornment, jewellery Hind — A herd of about a hundred camels Hoor — Maidens of Paradise; beautiful-eyed Humaydah — Praised, commended Hussa — Share, portion, allotted lot Ibtihaaj — Joy, delight, rejoicing Ibtihal — Humble supplication, earnest prayer Ibtisam — Smile, smiling Iffah — Chastity, modesty, virtue Ilaf — Familiarity, security, harmony Inshirah — Expansion of the heart, relief, joy Intisaar — Victory, triumph Ismah — Protection, purity, being kept from sin Israa — Night journey Izza — Honour, dignity, strength Izzah — Honour, dignity, strength Jaleelah — Great, exalted, honoured Jalila — Great, exalted, honoured Jalilah — Great, eminent, exalted Jameela — Beautiful Jana — Harvest, freshly picked fruit Janaan — Heart, soul; beloved Janan — Heart, soul; beloved Jawaher — Jewels Jawahir — Jewels, gems Jawhara — Jewel, precious gem Jawharah — Jewel, precious gem Jinan — Gardens, paradise Johara — Jewel, gem Jomana — Silver pearl, precious pearl Jood — Generosity, bounty Joori — Damask rose Joud — Generosity, open-handedness Jouhara — Jewel, gem Joumana — Silver pearl, precious bead Joury — Damask rose Jude — Generosity Judy — Name of the mountain where the Ark rested Juhaynah — Name of the Arab tribe Juhayna Jumana — Pearl, silver pearl Jumanah — Pearl Juri — Damask rose Khadeeja — Born early; premature child Khadra — Green, fresh and flourishing Khansa — Gazelle-like; with a small upturned nose Khaula — Female gazelle; name of a Companion Khawla — Female gazelle, doe (traditional explanation)Khawlah — Female gazelle, doe (traditional explanation)Kholood — Immortality, eternity Kholoud — Eternity, immortality Khulood — Eternity, immortality, permanence Khulud — Eternity, everlastingness Kulthoom — Full-cheeked, with round cheeks Labeebah — Intelligent, sensible, wise Lama — Darkness of the lips, a mark of beauty Lameeah — Shining, gleaming Lamees — Soft to the touch Lamya — Having beautifully dark lips Lamyaa — Having beautifully dark lips Lamyah — Having beautiful dark lips Lana — Usually explained as soft, tender Lateefa — Gentle, kind, refined Latifa — Gentle, kind, graceful Latifah — Gentle, kind, graceful Layaan — Softness, gentleness, ease Layal — Nights Layan — Softness, gentleness, ease Leen — Softness, tenderness, gentleness Leena — A tender young palm tree Liyan — Softness, gentleness Lojain — Silver Loujain — Silver Loulwa — Pearl Lubaaba — Essence, the pure inner part Lubaba — Essence, the pure inner part Lubabah — The best, purest part; essence Lubna — The storax tree, which yields fragrant resin Lubnaa — Storax tree; its fragrant resin Lujain — Silver Lujayn — Silver Lulu — Pearls Lulua — Pearl Lulwa — A single pearl Maha — Wild oryx; large, beautiful eyes Mahra — Filly, young mare Mai — Classical Arabic name of a beloved Mais — Graceful, swaying walk Maitha — Soft, gentle ground Makarim — Noble traits, fine virtues Malak — Angel Malath — Refuge, shelter, sanctuary Maliha — Charming, beautiful Manahel — Springs, watering places Manahil — Springs, watering places Manal — Attainment, achievement, wish fulfilled Marah — Joy, cheerfulness, liveliness Maram — Aspiration, wish, goal Marwah — Flint stone; hill in Makkah Mashael — Torches, bright lights Massa — Diamond Mawaddah — Love, affection Mawhiba — Gift, talent, natural gift Mawiyya — Mirror; clear, crystal-like Mayar — One who brings provisions (usual explanation)Maymuna — Blessed, auspicious, fortunate Meera — Provisions, supplies (Arabic sense)Meitha — Soft, gentle (of land); tender Minhah — Gift, grant, something bestowed Misk — Musk, a precious perfume Mona — Wishes, hopes, desires Monira — Luminous, shining, radiant Moudi — Radiant, bright (traditional explanation)Mouza — Traditional Gulf name; origin debated Moza — Traditional Gulf name; origin debated Mozah — Traditional Gulf name; origin debated Mubaraka — Blessed Mufeeda — Useful, beneficial Muna — Wishes, hopes Munaa — Wishes, hopes, desires Muneera — Shining, radiant, light-giving Munifahh — Lofty, exalted, eminent Munira — Shining, luminous Munirah — Radiant, shining, giving light Muntaha — The utmost limit, the highest point Naaila — One who attains her goal Naasiha — Sincere adviser, well-wisher Naba — News, tidings Nabeela — Noble, honourable lady Nada — Dew; generosity Nadeen — Hope Nahla — A first drink of water Najia — Saved, safe, delivered Najiya — Saved, safe, rescued Najiyah — Saved, rescued, safe Najiyya — Saved, safe, rescued Najla — Woman with large, beautiful eyes Najlaa — Woman with large, beautiful eyes Naqiya — Pure, clean Nasmah — Breath of air, soft breeze Nawal — Gift, favour, bounty Nayla — One who attains, achiever Nazaha — Purity, integrity, uprightness Nidaa — Call, invitation, appeal Nisreen — Wild rose, eglantine Noora — Light, a ray of light Norah — Light (as Arabic Nura)Nouf — Summit, highest point Noura — Light, radiance Nourah — Light, illumination Nuha — Intellect, reason, understanding Nura — Light Nuseiba — Of noble lineage; name of a Companion Ohood — Pledges, promises, covenants Ohoud — Pledges, covenants, promises Omayma — Little mother Qamra — Moonlit; bright as the moon Raabiah — Fourth (daughter)Rabeeah — Spring; usually used as a form of Rabia Radhiya — Content, well-pleased Radwa — Name of a mountain near Madinah Rafeef — Shimmering, glittering; fluttering Raghad — Ease, plenty, a comfortable life Rahaf — Delicacy, fineness, sensitivity Rama — Name of a place in classical Arabic poetry Ramlah — A patch of sand, sand dune Rana — Gazing; beautiful, eye-catching Rand — A fragrant tree; laurel or aloewood Raneem — Melody, sweet singing Ranim — Melody, song, sweet singing Ranya — Gazing, one who looks intently Rauda — Garden, green meadow Rawan — Soul, spirit; flowing Rawdah — Garden, green meadow Rawdha — Garden, meadow of Paradise Rawiyah — Narrator, transmitter of poetry or tradition Raya — Banner, flag, standard Rayya — Fully watered, quenched; fresh and fragrant Razan — Dignified, composed and sensible woman Reem — White gazelle Reema — White gazelle Renad — A fragrant shrub; sweet scent Retaj — Great door, gate Ritaj — Great door, gate; the door of the Kaaba Ruba — Hills, high ground Rufaydah — Little helper, one who gives support Ruwaida — Gentle, soft-paced Ruwaidah — Walking gently, graceful pace Rym — White gazelle Saadah — Happiness, felicity Saadiyah — Fortunate, happy, blessed Sabaah — Morning, daybreak Sabah — Morning Sabeeka — Ingot of gold or silver Sadeel — Curtain, a veil let down Sadeem — Mist, haze; nebula Saffana — Pearl (as traditionally explained)Safira — Ambassador, envoy Sahla — Easy, smooth, gentle Salama — Safety, soundness, well-being Saliha — Righteous, pious woman Salwa — Consolation, solace, comfort Sama — Sky, heaven Samah — Forgiveness, generosity Samar — Evening conversation Sariyah — Night cloud; pillar, mast Sawda — Name of a Mother of the Believers Sawdah — Name of a Mother of the Believers Shaden — Young gazelle, fawn Shahad — Honey, honeycomb Shahd — Honey, honey fresh from the comb Shahed — Honey from the comb; also witness Shaikha — Lady of high standing; noblewoman Shaima — Having a beauty mark; of good character Shaimaa — Having a beauty mark Shamma — Lofty, proud (traditional explanation)Shamsa — Sun; sunburst ornament Shareefa — Noble, honourable Sharifah — Noble, honourable woman Shatha — Fragrance, sweet scent Shayma — Having a beauty mark Shaymaa — Having a beauty mark Shaza — Fragrance, sweet scent Sheikha — Lady of high standing; noblewoman Shouq — Longing, yearning, affection Sidra — Lote tree (of the highest heaven)Sireen — Sweet, charming Suaad — Happiness, good fortune Suad — Happiness, good fortune Suha — A faint star (Alcor)Suhaa — Name of a faint star (Alcor)Suhayla — Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus Sukaina — Tranquillity; little calm one Sukaynah — Tranquillity; little calm one Sultanah — Queen, female sovereign Sundus — Fine silk of Paradise Tabaarak — Blessed, exalted (said of God)Tabarak — Blessed, exalted Tahani — Congratulations, good wishes Tahiyyah — Greeting, salutation of peace Taiba — Good, pure; a name of Madinah Taif — Vision, fleeting image; spectrum Tala — Usually explained as palm tree Taleen — Meaning debated; usually explained as soft, gentle Tamadur — Classical Arabic name of al-Khansaʾ Taqiya — God-fearing, pious Taqiyah — Pious, God-fearing Tayba — Good, pure; a name of Madinah Tayyibah — Good, pure, wholesome Teeba — Goodness; a name of Madinah Thameenah — Precious, valuable Thamina — Precious, valuable Thana — Praise, commendation Thuraya — The Pleiades star cluster Thurayya — The Pleiades star cluster Tuqa — Piety, God-consciousness Umamah — Usually explained as a herd (of camels); also 'young mother'Umayma — Little mother Umaymah — Little mother Umm Kulthum — Mother of Kulthum (the full-cheeked one)Umm-Kulthum — Mother of Kulthum (the full-cheeked one)Waad — Promise, pledge Wadha — Bright, fair, radiant Wala — Loyalty, devotion Wala'a — Loyalty, devotion, allegiance Waliyya — Close friend, guardian, protector Wardah — Rose Wejdan — Deep feeling, conscience, emotion Widaad — Love, deep affection, friendship Wijdaan — Inner feeling, conscience, deep emotion Wijdan — Conscience, feeling, emotion Wisal — Union, reunion, closeness in love Yara — Usually explained as small butterfly or friend Yumn — Blessing, good fortune Zafira — Victorious, triumphant Zahirah — Radiant, shining, blooming Zahraa — The radiant one, luminous Zaina — Beautiful; adornment Zakiyya — Pure, chaste, righteous Zayna — Beautiful; adornment Zeina — Beauty, adornment Zikra — Remembrance, reminder Zubaydah — The choicest, the best part