Levantine Arabic Muslim Names

Muslim names popular in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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

Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aasim — Protector, guardian Abbad — Devoted worshipper, one who worships much Abdelkarim — Servant of the Most Generous Abdul-Fattah — Servant of the Opener Abdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-Sufficient Abdul-Hadi — Servant of the Guide Abdul-Jawad — Servant of the Most Generous Abdul-Noor — Servant of the Light Abdulhadi — Servant of the Guide Abid — Worshipper, devoted servant of God Adeem — Surface of the earth; expanse of the sky Adel — Just, fair Adham — Black, dark; a black horse Adi — Often explained as 'the first to charge'Ahd — Pledge, promise, covenant Ajwad — Most generous; finest, best Al-Harith — Ploughman, cultivator; one who strives Al-Waleed — The newborn child Alaa — Blessings, favours of God Albaraa — Innocence; freedom from fault Amar — Long-lived, one who builds and prospers Amer — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Amjad — Most glorious, most noble Amjed — Most glorious, most noble Amr — Life, long life Anees — Close friend, intimate companion Anis — Companion, friendly, comforting Antara — Brave (Arabic hero's name); inner, intimate (Bengali)Aref — Knowing, wise; one who knows God Aseel — Of noble origin, genuine Asem — Protector, guardian Asil — Noble, genuine, of pure origin Aswad — Black Atef — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Awad — Compensation, recompense Awni — Helpful; my helper Aws — Wolf; gift Ayad — Strength, support; firm Ayed — One who returns; visitor Ayham — Brave, bold; one who fears nothing Ayman — Blessed, fortunate; on the right Ayoub — Prophet Job, the patient one Ayyash — Full of life, one who lives long Azmi — Resolute, of firm determination Baahir — Dazzling, brilliant Baasim — Smiling, cheerful Bachir — Bringer of good news Bader — Full moon Badr — Full moon Bahaa — Splendour, brilliance, beauty Baher — Dazzling, brilliant, outstanding Bahir — Dazzling, brilliant, outstanding Bakri — Early, first; relating to Abu Bakr Bara — Innocent, free of blame Baraa — Innocence, freedom from fault Bariq — Shining, gleaming, flashing like lightning Basaam — Always smiling, cheerful Baseem — Smiling Basem — Smiling, cheerful Bashar — Bringer of good news Basil — Brave, fearless, valiant Basim — Smiling, cheerful Bassam — Always smiling, cheerful Bassem — Smiling, cheerful Bassim — Smiling, cheerful Bishr — Joy, cheerfulness Bustan — Garden, orchard Chakib — Gift, reward; generous Daem — Everlasting, enduring Daham — Usually explained as a large, overwhelming host Daoud — Beloved; name of Prophet David Darweesh — Dervish, Sufi ascetic Darwish — Dervish, humble Sufi Dayem — Everlasting, enduring Dhiyab — Wolves; brave like a wolf Dia — Light, radiance, brightness Diaa — Light, radiance, brightness Dirar — One who strikes the enemy hard Diya — Light, radiance, brightness Diyaa — Light, radiance, brightness Dujanah — Name of a Companion; dark rain-cloud Ehab — Giving, a gift Elias — The Prophet Ilyas (Elijah); my God is the Lord Emad — Pillar, support Esam — Protection, safeguard; strap that secures Essam — Protection, safeguard Eyad — Strength, support, power Ezz — Might, honour, glory Faaris — Knight, horseman Fadee — Redeemer; one who sacrifices for others Fadel — Virtuous, excellent, generous Fadi — Redeemer, one who sacrifices himself Fady — One who sacrifices himself, redeemer Faez — Winner, successful, triumphant Faiz — Winner, successful; also grace, bounty Fajr — Dawn, daybreak Fakhir — Excellent, splendid, of high quality Fakhri — Honourable, a source of pride Faleh — Successful, prosperous Fareed — Unique, matchless, precious Fares — Knight, horseman Faris — Knight, horseman Fatah — Victory, conquest; opening Fathy — Of victory; opening, triumph Fatih — Conqueror, one who opens Fawaz — Very successful, triumphant Fawwaz — Winner, triumphant Fawzy — Of success; triumphant Fayez — Winner, successful Feraas — Perceptive, shrewd; a lion Feras — Perceptiveness, insight; skill with horses Fida — Sacrifice, devotion, ransom Fidaa — Sacrifice, self-giving Fidah — Sacrifice, devotion, ransom Firas — Perceptive, shrewd; lion Forqan — The Criterion between right and wrong Fouad — Heart Furaat — Sweet, fresh water; the Euphrates Gassan — Prime of youth; name of an ancient Arab tribe Ghaith — Rain that brings relief Ghalib — Victorious, prevailing Ghanem — Successful, one who gains Ghasan — Vigor of youth Ghassaan — Prime of youth; name of an ancient Arab tribe Ghassan — Vigor of youth Ghazi — Warrior, one who campaigns Ghazwan — Warrior; one who sets out on campaign Haadi — Guide, one who leads to the right path Hafez — Guardian, protector; one who has memorised the Quran Haitham — Young eagle Hamdan — One who praises much Hamoudi — Affectionate form of Muhammad or Ahmad Hamzeh — Strong, steadfast; name of the Prophet's uncle Hani — Happy, content, delighted Hany — Happy, content; one who enjoys well-being Harith — Ploughman, cultivator, earner Hashem — One who breaks bread for others Hatem — Decisive; a judge Hatim — Decisive, firm; judge Haytham — Young eagle or hawk Hazaa — Swift, one who routs the enemy Hazem — Resolute, firm, prudent Hesam — Sharp sword Hesham — Generosity; one who breaks bread for others Hossam — Sword, sharp blade Houssam — Sharp sword Hudhaifa — Classical Arabic name; meaning debated Humaam — Brave, magnanimous; noble chief Husam — Sword, sharp blade Hussam — Sword, sharp blade Huthaifa — Classical Arabic name; meaning debated Huzaifa — Diminutive of hadhaf, a small sheep Ihab — Gift, granting Ikrimah — Female pigeon (classical sense)Imad — Pillar, support Imadeddin — Pillar of the faith Inaam — Bestowing favour, gift, reward Insaf — Justice, fairness, equity Isam — Safeguard, strap, protection Ishraq — Sunrise, radiance, illumination Issa — Jesus, Prophet of God Issam — Safeguard, protection Iyad — Support, strength Izz — Might, honour, glory Izzuddin — Might and honour of the faith Jaabir — Restorer, one who mends and consoles Jaafar — Stream, small river Jabalah — Firm, mountain-like; nature Jaber — Consoler, one who mends and restores Jabir — Comforter, one who mends and restores Jad — Serious, earnest; generous Jareer — Rope, halter Jarrah — Surgeon, healer of wounds Jasir — Bold, daring, courageous Jawad — Generous, liberal Jehad — Striving, struggle in God's way Jibran — Restoration, making amends; reward Jihad — Striving, effort in God's way Jud — Generosity Kaab — Ankle; prominence, high standing Kais — Firm; usually linked to measuring Kamel — Complete, perfect Kanaan — Canaan; the ancient land of the Levant Karam — Generosity, nobility Kashef — Revealer, one who uncovers Kaysan — Clever, astute (usual modern reading)Kazem — One who restrains his anger Kenaan — Canaan; the land of Canaan Kenan — Canaan; the land of Canaan Khabbab — Swift-paced; associated with a brisk gait Khair — Goodness, good, blessing Khaled — Eternal, everlasting, immortal Khatib — Preacher, orator Khidr — The Green One Kinan — Cover, shelter (traditional explanation)Labib — Sensible, intelligent, discerning Lahiq — One who follows, catches up, joins Laith — Lion Layth — Lion Leith — Lion Louay — Name of an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ Luay — Classical name; meaning debated Maazin — Rain cloud; generous Maher — Skilled, expert Mahir — Skilled, expert Mahmoud — Praised, praiseworthy Maisara — Ease, comfort, prosperity Majd — Glory, honour, nobility Majdi — Glorious; my glory Majdy — Glorious, honourable Majed — Glorious, noble, honourable Malek — Owner, master; king Mamdouh — Praised, commended Manaar — Lighthouse, beacon, guiding light Manar — Lighthouse, beacon Mansour — Victorious, aided by God Marwan — Solid stone, flint; firm Mazen — Rain clouds; generous Medhat — Praise, commendation Milad — Birth; birthday Miqdad — Name of the Companion al-Miqdad Moataz — Proud, one who takes pride and strength Moaz — Protected; one who has found refuge Mohamad — Praised, praiseworthy Mohanad — Sword of Indian steel Mohannad — Sword of Indian steel; a sharp sword Monir — Shining, luminous, bright Motasem — One who holds fast (to God)Motaz — Honoured, dignified, proud Mouaz — Protected, sheltered by God Moutaz — Proud, honoured, one who takes pride (in God)Mu'awiya — Name of the Companion and caliph Muawiya Muaawiyah — Traditionally explained as a young fox or howling cub Muataz — Proud, strong through honour Muath — Protected by God, granted refuge Mufid — Useful, beneficial, helpful Muhanna — Congratulated, one who lives in ease Muhannad — Sword (of Indian steel)Muhsen — Benefactor, one who does good Munther — Warner, one who cautions Murid — Seeker, disciple, one who desires Musab — Strong, hard to tame (like a stallion)Mutasem — One who holds fast (to God); protected Mutasim — One who holds fast to God Mutaz — Proud, honoured, mighty Mutim — One who feeds others, generous provider Naail — One who attains, achiever Nabeel — Noble, honourable, generous Nabih — Intelligent, alert, distinguished Nabil — Noble, honourable, magnanimous Nader — Rare, exceptional Nadhir — Warner, one who cautions Nadim — Companion, confidant Naef — Lofty, eminent, distinguished Nael — One who attains, achiever Naif — Lofty, exalted, surpassing Nail — Achiever, one who attains his goal Najah — Success Najeeb — Noble, of excellent character Naji — Saved, rescued; safe Najm — Star Nashwan — Joyful, elated, delighted Nasif — Fair, just, even-handed Nasim — Gentle breeze Nasr — Victory, triumph, divine help Nasri — Victorious; related to victory Nasrullah — Victory of God, help from God Nasser — Helper, supporter, giver of victory Nassim — Gentle breeze Naufal — Generous man; giver Nauman — Blessing; also blood (classical)Nawaf — Lofty, exalted, surpassing Nawfal — Generous; a gift-giving chief Nayef — Lofty, eminent, surpassing Nayel — Achiever, one who attains Nayif — Lofty, exalted, eminent Nazim — Organizer, arranger; composer of verse Nazım — Organizer, arranger; composer of verse Nidal — Struggle, striving, determined effort Nihad — Elevated, high ground; rising Nima — Blessing, favour, grace Nizar — Little, rare; name of an Arab ancestor Noman — Blessing; one living in comfort Nouman — Blessing; classically also blood Nour — Light Nuaym — Little blessing; comfort Obada — Worship, devotion to God Obaida — Little servant of God, devoted worshipper Obaidah — Servant of God Obay — Name of a Companion Obeid — Little servant (of God)Obeida — Little servant of God Odai — Diminutive of ʿAdi, swift runner Oday — Swift runner; one who crosses over Omara — Flourishing, building up, prosperity Orwa — Handhold, firm support Osama — Lion Othman — Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliph Oways — Little wolf Qaid — Leader, commander Qais — Firm, measured; an ancient Arab name Qamar — Moon Qassim — One who distributes, divider Qatada — A hardy thorny desert shrub Qays — Usually explained as firm, measured Qusai — Distant, far-off Qusay — Distant, far away Qutaiba — Diminutive of qitb, a camel's saddle Raad — Thunder Raafat — Compassion, tender mercy Rabih — Winner, one who profits Radi — Content, pleased, satisfied Raed — Pioneer, leader, forerunner Rafat — Compassion, tender mercy Rafeeq — Companion, gentle friend Rafik — Companion, kind friend Rafiq — Companion, kind friend Ragheed — Comfortable, pleasant, at ease Raghib — Desirous, eager, longing (for God)Raja — Hope, expectation Rakan — Steady, dependable, firm Ramee — Archer, one who shoots arrows Ramez — Symbol, one who signals; emblem Rami — Archer, one who throws Ramy — Archer, thrower Rawad — Pioneers, explorers Riad — Gardens Ridaa — Contentment, approval, God's pleasure Riyad — Gardens, meadows Riyadh — Gardens, green meadows Rizq — Provision, sustenance from God Rushd — Right guidance, maturity of judgement Rushdi — Rightly guided, of sound judgement Sabry — Patient, of patience Sadoon — Fortunate, little Saʿd Safwan — Smooth, clear rock Salaam — Peace, safety Salah — Righteousness, goodness, integrity Salam — Peace, safety Salem — Safe, sound, unharmed Samer — Companion in evening conversation Sami — Exalted, sublime Samih — Generous, magnanimous, forgiving Samir — Evening companion, entertaining friend Samy — Exalted, elevated, sublime Sarim — Sharp, decisive, resolute Shadi — Singer (Arabic); happiness, joy (Persian)Shady — Singer; one who sings sweetly Shakeeb — Gift, reward; generous Shams — Sun Shaukat — Power, might, grandeur Shawky — Of longing; yearning Shokry — Thankful, grateful Shukri — Thankfulness, my gratitude Shurahbil — Name of the Companion Shurahbil Sinan — Spearhead Siraj — Lamp, light Sobhy — Of the morning; bright as dawn Sofyan — Classical Arabic name; meaning uncertain Sohaib — Of reddish or fair complexion Soheib — Of reddish-fair complexion Suhail — Canopus, a bright star Taher — Pure, clean, virtuous Taim — Servant, one devoted Talal — Fine rain, dew; pleasant and refreshing Taleb — Seeker, student of knowledge Tamam — Completeness, perfection Tamer — Owner of dates; fruitful, prosperous Tamim — Complete, perfect, strong Tammam — One who completes; perfect, complete Tarek — Night visitor; the morning star Tareq — Night visitor, the piercing star Tawfik — Success, divine guidance Tayeb — Good, pure, kind Taym — Devoted servant; one enthralled by love Thabit — Firm, steadfast, established Thaer — Revolutionary, one who rises up Thaqib — Piercing, shining brightly (of a star)Ubada — Worship, devotion to God Ubai — Name of a Companion Ubaida — Little servant of God Ubaidah — Little servant of God Ubay — One who refuses humiliation; proud Ubayda — Little servant (of God)Ubaydah — Little servant of God Ubayy — One who refuses humiliation; proud Udai — Swift runner; one who crosses over Uday — Swift; a band of warriors Umara — Building, flourishing; name of Companions Umarah — Flourishing; a large tribe or clan Uqba — Outcome, final result Uqbah — End, outcome; successor Urwa — Handhold, firm grip Urwah — Firm handhold; support Usayd — Little lion Utbah — Threshold, doorstep Wa'il — One who seeks refuge Waail — One who seeks refuge (with God)Wael — One who seeks shelter, who returns Wafeeq — Successful; companion, agreeable Wafik — Successful; companion, friend Wafiq — Successful, agreeable Wagdy — Of deep feeling; passionate Wail — One who seeks refuge Wajdi — Passionate, of deep feeling Wajeeh — Distinguished, honoured, eminent Wajih — Noble, distinguished Waleed — Newborn child Walid — Newborn Waseem — Handsome, good-looking, graceful Wassim — Handsome, good-looking Wesam — Medal, badge of honour Wessam — Medal, badge of honour Wisam — Medal, badge of honour Wissam — Medal of honour, decoration Yacoub — Jacob; one who follows Yaman — Yemen; blessing, good fortune Yamen — Blessed, fortunate Yasar — Ease, comfort, affluence Yaser — Easy-going, prosperous, wealthy Yasser — Easy-going, prosperous, wealthy Yazan — Name of an ancient Yemeni royal line Yazid — He increases; growing, abundant Youssef — The Prophet Joseph Zaeem — Leader, chief; guarantor Zaher — Manifest, evident, apparent Zahir — Manifest, evident; also bright, shining Zaki — Pure, virtuous; intelligent Zarif — Elegant, refined, witty Zaydan — Growth, abundance Zeid — Growth, increase, abundance Zein — Beauty, grace, adornment Ziad — Increase, growth, abundance Zidan — Growth, increase Ziyad — Growth, increase, abundance Zohair — Little flower; bright, blossoming Zuhair — Little flower; bright, blossoming

Girl names (496)

Aadila — Just, fair-minded Aala — Blessings, favours of God Aamaal — Hopes, aspirations Aamal — Hopes, aspirations Abeer — Fragrance, perfume Abir — Fragrance, scent of flowers Abla — Full-figured, well-formed Adela — Just, fair, upright Adiba — Cultured, refined, well-mannered Adila — Just, fair, upright woman Afaf — Chastity, modesty, virtue Afifa — Chaste, pure, virtuous Afnan — Branches of trees Afra — White tinged with earth colour Afraa — White with an earthy tint Ahlaam — Dreams Ahlam — Dreams, visions Aida — Returning; visitor Alia — High, exalted, sublime Aliaa — High, exalted; sky, heights Alya — Sublime, high status, heaven Amaal — Hopes, aspirations Amal — Hope, aspiration Amani — Wishes, hopes, aspirations Amany — Wishes, hopes, aspirations Anaam — Usually explained as 'blessings, favours'Anaan — Clouds; the expanse of the sky Areej — Sweet fragrance, perfume Areeje — Fragrance, sweet scent Arij — Sweet fragrance, perfume Arwa — Female mountain goat; graceful Asal — Honey Asalah — Nobility of origin, authenticity Atika — Pure, noble; fragrant Aya — Sign, miracle, verse Ayat — Signs, verses Azhaar — Flowers, blossoms Azza — Honour, dignity; a young gazelle Baahira — Dazzling, brilliant Badeea — Wonderful, unique, marvellous Badeeah — Wonderful, marvellous, unique Badia — Wonderful, marvellous, unique Badiya — Wonderful, marvellous, unique Badour — Full moons Baheejah — Joyful, delightful, radiant Bahija — Joyful, delightful, beautiful Bahijah — Joyful, delightful Bahira — Brilliant, dazzling Bahirah — Dazzling, brilliant Bahiyah — Beautiful, radiant, splendid Bahiyya — Beautiful, radiant Ban — The ban tree, the willow-like moringa Banan — Fingertips Baseema — Smiling, cheerful Basila — Brave, courageous woman Basima — Smiling, cheerful Basimah — Smiling, cheerful Basma — A smile Bassima — Smiling, cheerful Batoul — Pure, devoted to God Batul — Devoted to God, chaste Bayaan — Clarity, eloquent expression Bayan — Clarity, eloquence, clear speech Bisan — Named after the town of Beisan Bothaina — Beautiful, gentle; fertile land Bouthaina — Beautiful, soft-bodied; fertile land Budur — Full moons, radiant beauty Buthayna — Tender, delicate Dalaal — Coquetry, playful charm, pampering Dalal — Pampering, endearing charm, coquetry Daleela — Guide, one who shows the way Dalia — Grapevine; dahlia flower Dalila — Guide, one who leads the way Dalilah — Guide; one who shows the way Daliya — Grapevine; dahlia flower Daliyah — Grapevine, trailing vine Dalya — Grapevine; dahlia flower Dana — Large, precious pearl Danah — Large, precious pearl Dania — Near, close at hand Danya — Near; close at hand Dareen — Two abodes; name of a historic Gulf port Deema — Soft, steady rain Deemah — Gentle, steady rain Dema — Gentle, steady rain Dima — Steady, gentle lasting rain Dina — Judged, vindicated Doaa — Supplication, prayer to God Doha — Forenoon; bright morning light Dorra — Pearl Douae — Supplication, prayer to God Dua'a — Prayer, supplication to God Duaa — Supplication, heartfelt prayer Duha — Late-morning sunlight Dunya — The world, this life Durra — A large, precious pearl Durrah — Pearl Durriya — Brilliant, shining like a pearl Durriyya — Pearl-like, radiantly bright Durriyyah — Shining, brilliant like a pearl Ekhlas — Sincerity, pure devotion Esraa — Night journey Fadia — Self-sacrificing; redeemer Fadila — Virtue, moral excellence Fadiya — Self-sacrificing, devoted Fadiyah — Self-sacrificing, devoted Fadwa — Self-sacrifice, devotion Fadwah — Self-sacrifice; ransom Fadya — Self-sacrificing, devoted Fairouz — Turquoise Fairuz — Turquoise Fakhera — Excellent, splendid, magnificent Fakhira — Splendid, excellent, of high quality Fakhriya — Glorious, honourable Fanan — Branch of a tree Farha — Joy, happiness Farisa — Horsewoman, female knight Farrah — Joy, happiness Faten — Captivating, charming, enchanting Fatin — Captivating, charming, enchanting Fatina — Captivating, enchanting woman Fawzia — Successful, victorious Fayha — Fragrant; spacious and wide Fayrouz — Turquoise Fayza — Successful, victorious Fedaa — Sacrifice, devotion 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 Ghaliya — Precious, dearly valued Ghaniya — Beautiful woman; content, self-sufficient Gharam — Ardent love, passion Ghayda — Young, delicate and graceful Ghaydaa — Young and graceful; delicate Ghina — Richness, contentment, self-sufficiency Ghofran — Forgiveness, pardon Haania — Happy, content, at ease Hadeel — Cooing of doves Hadil — Cooing of doves Haifa — Slender, graceful Hala — Halo, ring of light around the moon Halah — Halo, ring of light around the moon 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 Hania — Happy, delighted, content Hanieh — Happy, content; pleasant Haniya — Happy, content, delighted Haniyya — Happy, pleasant, wholesome Hasna — Beautiful woman Hawra — Woman with beautiful dark eyes Hawraa — Woman with striking dark-and-white eyes Haya — Modesty, bashfulness Hayam — Intense love, passion Hayfa — Slender, graceful Heba — Gift, present Hedaya — Guidance Hela — Halo, the ring of light around the moon Hend — A group of camels; an old Arabian name Hikma — Wisdom Hind — A herd of about a hundred camels Hoda — Guidance, right path Hoor — Maidens of Paradise; beautiful-eyed Houda — Guidance, the right path Houra — Maiden of Paradise with beautiful eyes Howida — Gentle, soft, tender Huriya — Freedom, liberty Huriyah — Freedom, liberty Hurriyah — Freedom, liberty Ibtihaaj — Joy, delight, rejoicing Ibtisam — Smile, smiling Ibtissam — Smile, smiling Ilaf — Familiarity, security, harmony Inas — Friendliness, sociability, comforting company Intesar — Victory, triumph Intissar — Victory, triumph Israa — Night journey Izdihar — Flourishing, blooming, prosperity Jalila — Great, exalted, honoured Jana — Harvest, freshly picked fruit Janaan — Heart, soul; beloved Janan — Heart, soul; beloved Jihan — World, universe Jinan — Gardens, paradise Jomana — Silver pearl, precious pearl Jood — Generosity, bounty Joud — Generosity, open-handedness Joumana — Silver pearl, precious bead Jude — Generosity Judy — Name of the mountain where the Ark rested Juhaynah — Name of the Arab tribe Juhayna Jumana — Pearl, silver pearl Karima — Generous, kind, noble Kawkab — Star, planet Khairiya — Good, charitable, benevolent Khalida — Eternal, everlasting, immortal Khalila — Close friend, beloved companion Khawla — Female gazelle, doe (traditional explanation)Kholoud — Eternity, immortality Khulud — Eternity, everlastingness Kinda — Name of the ancient Arabian tribe of Kinda Labiba — Intelligent, wise, sensible Lama — Darkness of the lips, a mark of beauty Lamees — Soft to the touch Lamia — Shining, radiant, brilliant Lamiaa — Woman with dark, lustrous lips Lamis — Soft, gentle to the touch Lamya — Having beautifully dark lips Lamyaa — Having beautifully dark lips Lamyah — Having beautiful dark lips Lana — Usually explained as soft, tender Lara — Generally explained as cheerful or protective Layal — Nights Layan — Softness, gentleness, ease Leen — Softness, tenderness, gentleness Leena — A tender young palm tree Lina — A tender young palm tree Liqaa — Meeting, encounter, reunion Liyan — Softness, gentleness Lobna — The storax tree, which yields fragrant resin Lojain — Silver Loujain — Silver Loulwa — Pearl Lubabah — The best, purest part; essence Lujain — Silver Lujayn — Silver Lulu — Pearls Lutfiyah — Kind, gentle, gracious Lutfiyyah — Kind, gentle, gracious Madeeha — Praised, praiseworthy Madiha — Praised, praiseworthy Maha — Wild oryx; large, beautiful eyes Mai — Classical Arabic name of a beloved Mais — Graceful, swaying walk Majida — Glorious, noble woman Malak — Angel Malath — Refuge, shelter, sanctuary Maliha — Charming, beautiful Manahel — Springs, watering places Manal — Attainment, achievement, wish fulfilled Marah — Joy, cheerfulness, liveliness Maram — Aspiration, wish, goal Maria — Form of Maryam (Mary)Masarra — Joy, happiness, delight Masarrah — Joy, happiness, delight Massa — Diamond Mawahib — Gifts, talents Mawiyya — Mirror; clear, crystal-like Maya — Popular cross-cultural name; meaning varies Mayar — One who brings provisions (usual explanation)Mays — Swaying gracefully; the mays tree Maysa — Graceful in walk, swaying proudly Maysaa — Walking with a graceful, swaying gait Maysoon — Graceful in gait; beautiful of face Mayya — Classical name; often linked to water Mayyada — Walking with a graceful sway Minna — Favour, gift, blessing Miral — Usually explained as a doe, or a flower Mirna — Beloved (Irish); peaceful (Slavic)Misk — Musk, a precious perfume Mona — Wishes, hopes, desires Mouna — Wish, hope Muna — Wishes, hopes Munaa — Wishes, hopes, desires Muntaha — The utmost limit, the highest point Munya — Wish, hope, desire Mushira — Counsellor, adviser Naadira — Rare, precious, exceptional Naahidah — Young woman in bloom; rising Naaila — One who attains her goal Naajiya — Saved, safe, delivered Nabeeha — Intelligent, perceptive, noble Nabiha — Intelligent, perceptive, distinguished Nabilah — Noble, distinguished, excellent Nada — Dew; generosity Nadeen — Hope Nadera — Rare, precious, unique Nadin — Hope Nadine — Hope Nadra — Radiance, freshness, bloom Nadya — Caller; also associated with dew Naela — Achiever, one who attains her goal Nahed — A young woman in bloom Nahida — Young woman in bloom; rising, aspiring Nahla — A first drink of water Najat — Safety, rescue, salvation Najeeha — Successful, prosperous Najiba — Noble, excellent Najiha — Successful, prosperous Najiyya — Saved, safe, rescued Najla — Woman with large, beautiful eyes Najlaa — Woman with large, beautiful eyes Najwa — Confidential talk, intimate conversation Narjes — Narcissus flower Narjis — Narcissus flower Nashwa — Joyful, elated Nasma — A gentle breeze, a breath of air Nasmah — Breath of air, soft breeze Nawal — Gift, favour, bounty Nawar — Blossom, flower Nayira — Luminous, bright Nayla — One who attains, achiever Nayyira — Luminous, shining, radiant Nazaha — Purity, integrity, uprightness Nazik — Delicate, fine, gentle Nazira — Peer, equal; one who observes Neda — Call, voice; divine call Nesma — Gentle breeze, breath of air Nesreen — Wild rose, eglantine Nesrin — Wild rose, eglantine Nesrine — Wild rose, eglantine Nibras — Lamp, lantern; guiding light Nida — Call, appeal, voice Nidaa — Call, invitation, appeal Nihal — Young shoot, sapling Nisreen — Wild rose, eglantine Nisrin — Wild rose Nisrine — Wild rose, eglantine Noha — Intellect, understanding Nouha — Intellect, wisdom, reason Noura — Light, radiance Nuha — Intellect, reason, understanding Nuriyya — Luminous, of light Nuseiba — Of noble lineage; name of a Companion Ola — High status, glory Omaima — Little mother Omayma — Little mother Qamra — Moonlit; bright as the moon Raaeeda — Pioneer, leader Rabab — White cloud Radwa — Name of a mountain near Madinah Rafal — Walking elegantly with trailing robes Rafeef — Shimmering, glittering; fluttering Raghad — Ease, plenty, a comfortable life Ragheedah — Pleasant, comfortable, living in ease Rahaf — Delicacy, fineness, sensitivity Rajaa — Hope, aspiration Rama — Name of a place in classical Arabic poetry Rana — Gazing; beautiful, eye-catching Rand — A fragrant tree; laurel or aloewood Randa — A fragrant desert tree Raneem — Melody, sweet singing Rania — One who gazes; lovely to behold Ranim — Melody, song, sweet singing Ranya — Gazing, one who looks intently Rasha — Young gazelle, fawn Rasmiyah — Formal, official, dignified Rawan — Soul, spirit; flowing Rawya — Narrator, one who relates; well-watered Raya — Banner, flag, standard Rayya — Fully watered, quenched; fresh and fragrant Razan — Dignified, composed and sensible woman Reem — White gazelle Reema — White gazelle Reham — Gentle, steady rain Retaj — Great door, gate Rida — Contentment, good pleasure Riham — Gentle, continuous rain Rim — White gazelle Rima — White gazelle Ritaj — Great door, gate; the door of the Kaaba Ruaa — Visions, dreams; vision Ruba — Hills, high ground Rubab — White cloud; a stringed instrument Ruwaida — Gentle, soft-paced Ruwaidah — Walking gently, graceful pace Rym — White gazelle Saamiya — Exalted, lofty, elevated Sabaah — Morning, daybreak Sabah — Morning Sabra — Patience, patient Sabreen — The patient ones Sabriya — Patient Sadeel — Curtain, a veil let down Safaa — Purity, clarity, serenity Saffana — Pearl (as traditionally explained)Sahar — The time just before dawn Sahira — Wakeful, vigilant at night Sahla — Easy, smooth, gentle Salwa — Consolation, solace, comfort Sama — Sky, heaven Samah — Forgiveness, generosity Samar — Evening conversation Samia — Elevated, exalted, lofty Samiha — Generous, forgiving, magnanimous Samira — Pleasant companion in evening talk Samra — Brown-skinned, tawny Sanaa — Brilliance, radiance, splendour Sariyah — Night cloud; pillar, mast Sawsan — Lily, iris Sedra — Lote tree Sehar — Dawn, the early hours before daybreak Sereen — Historic name of uncertain meaning Shaadiya — Singer, one who chants Shaden — Young gazelle, fawn Shahad — Honey, honeycomb Shahd — Honey, honey fresh from the comb Shahed — Honey from the comb; also witness Shahira — Famous, well-known Shaimaa — Having a beauty mark Sham — Damascus; the Levant (Greater Syria)Shatha — Fragrance, sweet scent Shayma — Having a beauty mark Shaymaa — Having a beauty mark Shaza — Fragrance, sweet scent Shereen — Sweet, pleasant, charming Sidra — Lote tree (of the highest heaven)Sidrah — Lote tree Siham — Arrows Sireen — Sweet, charming Sirin — Sweet, charming Siwar — Bracelet, bangle Soad — Happiness, good fortune Soha — A faint star (Alcor)Sohila — Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus Sondos — Fine green silk of Paradise Souad — Happiness, good fortune Souha — Name of a faint star (Alcor)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 Suheer — Wakefulness; one who stays awake at night Sundos — Fine green silk of Paradise Sundus — Fine silk of Paradise Tahani — Congratulations, good wishes Tahiya — Greeting, salutation Tahiyya — Greeting, salutation Tala — Usually explained as palm tree Taleba — Seeker, student of knowledge Taleen — Meaning debated; usually explained as soft, gentle Tamara — Date palm Thana — Praise, commendation Thuraya — The Pleiades star cluster Thurayya — The Pleiades star cluster Tuqa — Piety, God-consciousness Umaima — Little mother Umamah — Usually explained as a herd (of camels); also 'young mother'Umayma — Little mother Umaymah — Little mother Waad — Promise, pledge Wadad — Love, affection, friendship Wadeea — Gentle, calm; something entrusted Wafa — Loyalty, faithfulness Wafaa — Faithfulness, loyalty Wafah — Loyalty, faithfulness Wafeeqa — Successful; agreeable companion Wafiqa — Successful; good companion Wafiya — Faithful, loyal Wajdaan — Feelings, inner sentiment, conscience Wajiha — Distinguished, eminent, honoured Wala — Loyalty, devotion Wala'a — Loyalty, devotion, allegiance Walaa — Loyalty, allegiance Walida — Newborn girl Ward — Roses, rose blossoms Warda — A rose, a single rose flower Wasan — Drowsiness, the first light sleep Wasima — Graceful, pretty, beautiful Wedad — Love, affection, friendship Wejdan — Deep feeling, conscience, emotion Wiam — Harmony, concord, agreement Widad — Love, affection, friendship Wijdan — Conscience, feeling, emotion Wissal — Union, closeness, reunion with a loved one Yara — Usually explained as small butterfly or friend Yasmine — Jasmine flower Yomna — Right hand; blessed, fortunate Yumn — Blessing, good fortune Zahia — Radiant, bright, blooming Zahira — Shining, radiant, blooming Zahiya — Radiant, bright, blooming Zahiyah — Bright, radiant, splendid Zahiyya — Bright, radiant, splendid Zahraa — The radiant one, luminous Zaida — Increasing, growing, abundant Zaina — Beautiful; adornment Zakiya — Pure, virtuous, righteous Zakiyya — Pure, chaste, righteous Zarifa — Elegant, graceful, charming Zarqa — Blue; blue-eyed Zayna — Beautiful; adornment Zeena — Adornment, beauty Zeenah — Adornment, ornament, beauty Zeina — Beauty, adornment Zeinab — A fragrant desert plant; ornament Zina — Adornment, beauty Zuhaira — Little flower, little blossom