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Moroccan, Algerian & Tunisian Muslim Names

Muslim names from North Africa — Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, including Amazigh (Berber) names. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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

Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAbdel — Servant of (God's names)Abdel Wadoud — Servant of the Most LovingAbdelali — Servant of the Most HighAbdelaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdelbasset — Servant of the One who expandsAbdelhafid — Servant of the PreserverAbdelhai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdelhak — Servant of the TruthAbdelilah — Servant of GodAbdelkader — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdelkarim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdellah — Servant of GodAbdellatif — Servant of the Most GentleAbdelmajid — Servant of the All-GloriousAbderrahim — Servant of the Most MercifulAbderrahmane — Servant of the Most GraciousAbdessamad — Servant of the Eternal RefugeAbdul-Barr — Servant of the Source of GoodnessAbdul-Basit — Servant of the ExpanderAbdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hafeez — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hafiz — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Haqq — Servant of the TruthAbdul-Ilah — Servant of GodAbdul-Jaleel — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Kabeer — Servant of the Most GreatAbdul-Kabir — Servant of the Most GreatAbdul-Lateef — Servant of the Subtle, the KindAbdul-Majid — Servant of the Glorious, the NobleAbdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdul-Nasir — Servant of the HelperAbdul-Nur — Servant of the LightAbdul-Salam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdul-Samad — Servant of the Eternal RefugeAbdul-Wahid — Servant of the OneAbdulhadi — Servant of the GuideAbdulhaq — Servant of the TruthAbdulilah — Servant of GodAbdulkabir — Servant of the Most GreatAbdulmajeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdulmumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAdel — Just, fairAdem — Adam, the first human and ProphetAdnane — Settler; ancestor of the northern ArabsAghiles — Leopard, panther (as usually explained)Aksel — Leopard, pantherAlbaraa — Innocence; freedom from faultAmar — Long-lived, one who builds and prospersAmayas — Leopard, pantherAmazigh — Free man; a BerberAmine — Trustworthy, faithfulAnass — Friendliness, warmth, companionshipAnir — Angel (as usually explained)Anis — Companion, friendly, comfortingAniss — Friendly, close companionAnouar — Lights, radianceArezki — Blessed with provisionAshour — Born on Ashura, the tenth of MuharramAsil — Noble, genuine, of pure originAttia — Gift, presentAyman — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAymen — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAyoub — Prophet Job, the patient oneAyur — Moon; monthBachir — Bringer of good newsBassem — Smiling, cheerfulBelkacem — Father of Qasim (a kunya of the Prophet)Bouchaib — Father of ShuʿaybBrahim — Prophet Abraham; father of nationsChafik — Compassionate, tender-heartedChakib — Gift, reward; generousCherif — Noble, honourableChokri — Thankful, gratefulChouaib — Name of a ProphetDaoud — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDjamel — Beauty, graceDriss — Form of Idris, a prophet's nameEkram — Honouring, generosity, hospitalityElhadi — The guideElias — The Prophet Ilyas (Elijah); my God is the LordElmahdi — The rightly guided oneEltayeb — The good, the pureFaaris — Knight, horsemanFares — Knight, horsemanFaris — Knight, horsemanFathy — Of victory; opening, triumphFethi — Of victory; one who opensFiras — Perceptive, shrewd; lionFouad — HeartHachim — One who breaks bread for othersHafedh — Guardian; one who memorises the QuranHafid — Guardian, preserverHajib — Chamberlain, gatekeeper; eyebrowHamadi — Praise, praiseworthyHamdan — One who praises muchHaqq — Truth, reality, what is rightHaroun — Name of the Prophet AaronHatem — Decisive; a judgeHatim — Decisive, firm; judgeHayat — LifeHedi — The guideHicham — Generosity; one who breaks bread for othersHichem — GenerosityHilali — Of the crescent moon; of Banu HilalHoucine — Little handsome oneHoussam — Sharp swordIdir — He lives, he will liveIdriss — Name of the Prophet IdrisIkram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityIlham — Inspiration, intuitionImad — Pillar, supportImadeddin — Pillar of the faithIsam — Safeguard, strap, protectionIsmaël — God hears; name of a ProphetIssa — Jesus, Prophet of GodIssam — Safeguard, protectionIyad — Support, strengthJabir — Comforter, one who mends and restoresJuba — Name of the Numidian kings JubaJugurtha — Name of the Numidian king who fought RomeKader — Capable; short for AbdelkaderKadir — Powerful, capableKais — Firm; usually linked to measuringKamel — Complete, perfectKebir — Great, big, elderKhaled — Eternal, everlasting, immortalKhalifa — Successor, steward, caliphKoceila — Name of the Berber chief KusaylaKusaila — Name of the Berber chief KusaylaLahcen — The handsome, the goodLamine — The trustworthy oneLhoussaine — The little handsome oneLoqman — Name of the sage LuqmanLotfi — Kind, gentleLutfi — Kind, gentle, graciousLyes — The Prophet ElijahMahjoob — Veiled, hidden, protectedMahmoud — Praised, praiseworthyMajdi — Glorious; my gloryMalek — Owner, master; kingManar — Lighthouse, beaconMarouane — Flint stone; solid, firmMarwan — Solid stone, flint; firmMassinissa — Name of the ancient Numidian kingMazigh — Free man; short form of AmazighMbark — BlessedMehdi — Rightly guidedMehdy — Rightly guidedMiftah — Key, openerMoctar — The chosen oneMohammed — Praised, praiseworthyMohand — Praised (Kabyle form of Muhammad)Moiz — One who gives honour and strengthMokrane — The great one, the eldestMoncef — Just, fair-mindedMongi — Rescuer, delivererMouad — Protected, one granted refugeMouloud — Newborn; born on the Prophet's birthdayMounir — Shining, luminousMourad — Desired; goal, aimMoussa — Moses, Prophet of GodMoustapha — The chosen oneMoutaz — Proud, honoured, one who takes pride (in God)Mukhtar — Chosen, selectedMustapha — The chosen oneNabil — Noble, honourable, magnanimousNacer — Helper, supporter, giver of victoryNael — One who attains, achieverNasim — Gentle breezeNasri — Victorious; related to victoryNassim — Gentle breezeNassir — Helper, supporter, giver of victoryNawfal — Generous; a gift-giving chiefNayel — Achiever, one who attainsNebil — Noble, honourableNidal — Struggle, striving, determined effortNizar — Little, rare; name of an Arab ancestorNordin — Light of the faithNour — LightNoureddine — Light of the faithNouri — Luminous, of lightNurudeen — Light of the faithOssama — LionOthman — Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliphOthmane — Name of the third caliph ʿUthmānOualid — Newborn childOussama — LionQadir — Capable, powerfulQais — Firm, measured; an ancient Arab nameQays — Usually explained as firm, measuredRabih — Winner, one who profitsRachid — Rightly guided, wiseRafik — Companion, kind friendRaja — Hope, expectationRaouf — Kind, compassionate, tenderReda — Contentment, approval, God's pleasureRedouane — Divine pleasure and approvalRiad — GardensRidha — Contentment, satisfaction, God's pleasureRiyad — Gardens, meadowsRiyadh — Gardens, green meadowsRushd — Right guidance, maturity of judgementSaber — PatientSadoon — Fortunate, little SaʿdSafwan — Smooth, clear rockSalah — Righteousness, goodness, integritySami — Exalted, sublimeSamir — Evening companion, entertaining friendSanusi — Follower of the Sanusi traditionSeifeddine — Sword of the faithShafik — Compassionate, tender-heartedShafiq — Compassionate, tender, kindShakib — Patient, enduringShawky — Of longing; yearningShokry — Thankful, gratefulSidy — My master, my lordSlim — Safe, sound; whole-heartedSlimane — The Prophet Solomon; man of peaceSmail — God hears; the Prophet IshmaelSofiane — Classical Arabic name; often explained as 'swift'Sofyan — Classical Arabic name; meaning uncertainSoheib — Of reddish-fair complexionSoufiane — Name of early Muslim figuresTahar — Pure, virtuousTaleb — Seeker, student of knowledgeTaoufik — Success granted by GodTarek — Night visitor; the morning starTashfeen — Berber name of uncertain meaningTaufiq — Success granted by God, divine guidanceTawfik — Success, divine guidanceTayeb — Good, pure, kindTayyib — Good, pure, pleasantTijani — Follower of the Tijāniyya pathToufik — Success granted by GodUqba — Outcome, final resultUqbah — End, outcome; successorWael — One who seeks shelter, who returnsWafik — Successful; companion, friendWagdy — Of deep feeling; passionateWail — One who seeks refugeWajdi — Passionate, of deep feelingWalid — NewbornWaseem — Handsome, good-looking, gracefulWasim — Handsome, gracefulWassim — Handsome, good-lookingWissam — Medal of honour, decorationYacine — From Ya-Sin, title of a Quran chapterYacoub — Jacob; one who followsYahia — He lives; Prophet JohnYanis — God is gracious (form of John)Yassine — The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36Yassir — Easy-going, prosperous, wealthyYazeed — He increases, he growsYazid — He increases; growing, abundantYoucef — The Prophet JosephYounes — Jonah; doveYoussef — The Prophet JosephYoussouf — Form of Yusuf (Joseph), a ProphetYuba — Amazigh form of Juba, the Numidian kingsYunous — Prophet JonahYuva — Kabyle form of JubaZakaria — Prophet Zechariah; God has rememberedZakarya — God has remembered (Zechariah)Zaydan — Growth, abundanceZayyan — One who adorns, beautifierZiad — Increase, growth, abundanceZidan — Growth, increaseZohair — Little flower; bright, blossomingZoheir — Little flower; radiantZoubir — Strong, firmZouhair — Little flower; bright

Girl names (318)

Aamaal — Hopes, aspirationsAamal — Hopes, aspirationsAbir — Fragrance, scent of flowersAfaf — Chastity, modesty, virtueAfnane — Branches, leafy boughsAhlam — Dreams, visionsAhlem — DreamsAicha — Living, alive; she who lives wellAmel — Hope, aspirationAmira — Princess, leaderAnisah — Friendly, warm companionAnissa — Friendly, warm companionAreeje — Fragrance, sweet scentArij — Sweet fragrance, perfumeAsia — One who heals and consolesAsmae — Lofty, eminent; namesAssia — One who heals and comfortsAtiqa — Noble, of old lineage; freedAya — Sign, miracle, verseAziza — Precious, beloved, honouredBachira — Bearer of good newsBadeea — Wonderful, unique, marvellousBadia — Wonderful, marvellous, uniqueBadiaa — Wonderful, marvellous, uniqueBadiya — Wonderful, marvellous, uniqueBadra — Like the full moonBaheejah — Joyful, delightful, radiantBahia — Radiant, beautiful, splendidBahija — Joyful, delightful, beautifulBahijah — Joyful, delightfulBahiyya — Beautiful, radiantBasheera — Bringer of glad tidingsBashira — Bringer of good newsBasma — A smileBassima — Smiling, cheerfulBoshra — Good news, glad tidingsBoushra — Good news, glad tidingsBoutaina — Soft, tender (of land); delicateBouthaina — Beautiful, soft-bodied; fertile landBtissam — Smile, smilingButhayna — Tender, delicateChahinez — Darling of the king; the king's prideChahira — Famous, renownedChaima — Having a beauty mark; of good characterChaimae — Having a beauty markCherifa — Noble, honourable womanDaleela — Guide, one who shows the wayDalila — Guide, one who leads the wayDalilah — Guide; one who shows the wayDihya — Name of the Berber queen known as al-KāhinaDjamila — Beautiful, gracefulDoha — Forenoon; bright morning lightDorra — PearlDouae — Supplication, prayer to GodDounia — The worldDurra — A large, precious pearlEbtisam — Smiling, a smileElham — InspirationFadela — Virtue, moral excellenceFadila — Virtue, moral excellenceFadilah — Virtue, excellence, moral meritFadma — Form of FatimaFadoua — Self-sacrifice, devotionFadwa — Self-sacrifice, devotionFaiza — Successful, victorious, triumphantFarida — Unique, a precious gemFaten — Captivating, charming, enchantingFatiha — The opening, the beginningFatima-Zahra — Fatima the radiantFatma — One who weans; one who abstainsFatna — Moroccan form of FatimaFedwa — Self-sacrifice; ransomFouzia — Victorious, successfulGhaliya — Precious, dearly valuedGhania — Beautiful woman needing no adornmentGhaniya — Beautiful woman; content, self-sufficientGhaniyya — Rich, self-sufficient, contentGhazalah — Gazelle; gracefulGhita — Rain, reliefGhizlaan — GazellesGhizlan — GazellesGhizlane — GazellesGhofran — Forgiveness, pardonGhufran — Forgiveness, divine pardonHaamida — One who praises GodHadil — Cooing of dovesHadjer — Name of Hagar, mother of IsmailHafida — Protector, guardian; protectedHajar — Emigrant; the mother of IsmailHakima — Wise womanHanae — Happiness, bliss, well-beingHanane — Tenderness, compassion, affectionHaniyya — Happy, pleasant, wholesomeHasiba — Esteemed, of noble lineageHasna — Beautiful womanHasnaa — Beautiful womanHasnae — Beautiful womanHayet — LifeHela — Halo, the ring of light around the moonHend — A group of camels; an old Arabian nameHikma — WisdomHind — A herd of about a hundred camelsHooriya — Heavenly maiden, angelic beautyHouda — Guidance, the right pathHouria — Houri, maiden of paradiseHuriya — Freedom, libertyHurriyah — Freedom, libertyIbtihal — Humble supplication, earnest prayerIbtisam — Smile, smilingIbtissam — Smile, smilingIlhame — InspirationImane — Faith, beliefImen — Faith, belief in GodIntissar — Victory, triumphInès — Friendliness, warmth, comforting companyIsrae — Night journeyJalila — Great, exalted, honouredJawhara — Jewel, precious gemJihan — World, universeJouhara — Jewel, gemKahina — Priestess, soothsayerKanza — Treasure, something preciousKaoutar — Abundance; a river in ParadiseKarima — Generous, kind, nobleKawther — Abundance; a river in ParadiseKenza — TreasureKhadra — Green, fresh and flourishingKhaoula — Doe, female gazelleKhawla — Female gazelle, doe (traditional explanation)Kulthoom — Full-cheeked, with round cheeksLamia — Shining, radiant, brilliantLamiaa — Woman with dark, lustrous lipsLatifa — Gentle, kind, gracefulLeila — Night; dark-haired beautyLila — NightLina — A tender young palm treeLoubna — The storax tree, which yields fragrant resinLydia — Woman from Lydia (ancient region)Lynda — Usually explained as 'pretty' (Spanish linda) or from Germanic 'soft, gentle'Mabrookah — Blessed, fortunateMaimouna — Blessed, fortunateMajda — Glorious, nobleMajida — Glorious, noble womanMalak — AngelMalika — QueenManal — Attainment, achievement, wish fulfilledMarjanah — Coral, small pearlMasooda — Fortunate, happy, luckyMasouda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasuda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMaysa — Graceful in walk, swaying proudlyMeryem — Turkish form of Maryam (Mary)Mouna — Wish, hopeMounia — A wish, a hopeMounira — Radiant, luminous, giving lightMounya — Wish, hope, desireMufeeda — Useful, beneficialMunya — Wish, hope, desireNaajiya — Saved, safe, deliveredNabila — Noble, honourableNacera — Helper, supporter, victoriousNada — Dew; generosityNadine — HopeNaeema — Blessed, living a life of comfortNahla — A first drink of waterNaima — Living in comfort and blessingNaimah — Living in comfort; blessed, tenderNajat — Safety, rescue, salvationNajia — Saved, safe, deliveredNajla — Woman with large, beautiful eyesNajma — StarNajwa — Confidential talk, intimate conversationNaseera — Helper, supporterNasima — Gentle breeze, fresh airNasma — A gentle breeze, a breath of airNassima — Gentle breezeNassira — Helper, supporter, victoriousNawaarah — Blossom, flowerNawal — Gift, favour, bountyNawara — Blossom, flower; bright oneNesma — Gentle breeze, breath of airNesrine — Wild rose, eglantineNisrin — Wild roseNisrine — Wild rose, eglantineNoha — Intellect, understandingNooria — Luminous, of lightNooriya — Luminous, of lightNouara — Flower, blossomNouha — Intellect, wisdom, reasonNoura — Light, radianceNouria — Luminous, of lightNuriya — Luminous, radiantNuriyya — Luminous, of lightNuzha — Pleasure outing, delightful excursionOmaima — Little motherOmayma — Little motherOns — Intimacy, companionship, feeling at easeOuarda — RoseOuidad — Love, affection, friendshipOumaima — Little motherOurida — Little roseRachida — Rightly guided, wise (feminine)Radiya — Content, well pleasedRafiqa — Companion, gentle friendRajaa — Hope, aspirationRajae — Hope, aspirationRania — One who gazes; lovely to beholdRanim — Melody, song, sweet singingRashida — Rightly guided, matureRehab — Vast spaces; open, welcomingRhizlane — GazellesRida — Contentment, good pleasureRim — White gazelleRima — White gazelleRokaia — Ascent, rising, progressRoqaya — Rising, ascending; gentleRym — White gazelleSaadia — Fortunate, blessed with happinessSaadiya — Fortunate, luckySaafia — Pure, clearSaamiya — Exalted, lofty, elevatedSabra — Patience, patientSabreen — The patient onesSabrina — From the River SevernSafaa — Purity, clarity, serenitySafae — Purity, claritySahara — DesertSahla — Easy, smooth, gentleSaida — Happy, fortunate, blessedSalima — Safe, sound, healthySalwa — Consolation, solace, comfortSamia — Elevated, exalted, loftySamira — Pleasant companion in evening talkSamiyah — Exalted, lofty, sublimeSana — Brilliance, radiance, splendourSanaa — Brilliance, radiance, splendourSanae — Brilliance, radiance, splendourSarra — Princess, noble ladySekoura — PartridgeSereen — Historic name of uncertain meaningShafeeqah — Compassionate, tender-hearted womanShaimaa — Having a beauty markShayma — Having a beauty markSiham — ArrowsSireen — Sweet, charmingSirin — Sweet, charmingSiwar — Bracelet, bangleSoad — Happiness, good fortuneSonia — Wisdom (as a form of Sophia)Soraya — The Pleiades star clusterSouad — Happiness, good fortuneSouha — Name of a faint star (Alcor)Soukaina — Tranquillity; little calm oneSoukeyna — Name of the daughter of HusaynSoumia — High, exaltedSuhayla — Feminine of Suhayl, the star CanopusSukayna — Little tranquil oneSumaia — Classical name of Sumayya, first martyr of IslamTafat — LightTafsut — Spring (the season)Tahia — Greeting, salutationTaous — PeacockTassadit — The happy one, the fortunateTesnim — A spring in ParadiseThilelli — FreedomThiziri — MoonlightThurayya — The Pleiades star clusterTilelli — FreedomTinhinane — Name of the legendary Tuareg queenTiziri — MoonlightTouba — Blessedness; a tree of ParadiseUmaima — Little motherUmamah — Usually explained as a herd (of camels); also 'young mother'Umayma — Little motherUmaymah — Little motherUns — Intimacy, friendly companionshipWadad — Love, affection, friendshipWafa — Loyalty, faithfulnessWafae — Faithfulness, loyaltyWafia — Loyal, faithful, trueWahiba — Little gift, a gift from GodWahida — Unique, one of a kindWajdaan — Feelings, inner sentiment, conscienceWajdan — Emotions, sentiment, conscienceWalida — Newborn girlWarda — A rose, a single rose flowerWaseela — Means of drawing near, connectionWaseema — Beautiful, pretty, gracefulWasila — Means of nearness, connectionWasilah — Means of drawing nearWassila — Means of approach, way to closenessWassima — Beautiful, graceful, prettyWedad — Love, affection, friendshipWejdan — Deep feeling, conscience, emotionWiam — Harmony, concord, agreementWidad — Love, affection, friendshipWijdane — Conscience, deep feelingWisal — Union, reunion, closeness in loveWissal — Union, closeness, reunion with a loved oneYamina — Blessed, fortunateYaminah — Right-handed; blessed, fortunateYasmina — Jasmine flowerYasmine — Jasmine flowerYosra — Ease, comfort, prosperityYousra — Ease, comfort, prosperityZahia — Radiant, bright, bloomingZahiya — Radiant, bright, bloomingZahiyah — Bright, radiant, splendidZahiyya — Bright, radiant, splendidZaida — Increasing, growing, abundantZaineb — Fragrant flower; father's adornment (traditional explanations)Zakia — Pure, chaste, virtuousZeina — Beauty, adornmentZineb — Traditional name; often linked to a fragrant treeZohra — Flower; bright, radiantZohreh — Venus; bright shining starZoulikha — Traditional name of the wife of al-ʿAzīzZuhaira — Little flower, little blossom