150+ Arabic Baby Girl Names and Meanings (Modern and Cute!)
Karima grew up speaking Arabic with her parents and family. She loves her culture and language!
Here's a list to help you choose an Arabic name for your baby girl.
Finding the perfect name for your new baby is one of the most important decisions you'll have to make, and there are thousands of wonderful names out there! Narrowing it down by language makes it a bit easier.
Arabic is spoken by over 300 million people from 26 different countries. It is also one of the most difficult languages to learn! Its complexity, beauty, and unique sound makes it a popular language for names. Many names have multiple meanings!
Whether you love the way it sounds, want to honor your Arab heritage, or simply want to give your baby a name from the Qur'an, this list is chock-full of cute, modern, and sweet name ideas for your baby girl. Congratulations!
Unique Arabic Name Ideas for a Baby Girl
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aaliyah | Exalted |
Aisha | She who lives |
Amal | Hope |
Amani | Aspirations |
Amina | Honest |
Amira | Princess |
Arwa | Fresh, satisfied |
Aya | Miracle, verse (of the Qur'an) |
Basma | Smile |
Bayan | To speak with eloquence |
Bushra | Good news or omen |
Dalal | Coquettishness |
Dalia | Slender branch |
Dalila | Guide |
Dana | Beautiful pearl |
Dania | Close, near |
Dareen | Beautiful flower |
Dina | Love |
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Duaa | Prayer |
Farida | Unique |
Fairouz | Turquoise |
Farah | Joy |
Fatima | One who abstains |
Habiba | Loved |
Hala | Aura |
Halima | Gentle |
Hanifa | True believer |
Hawa | Eve, desire |
Heba | Gift |
Ibtisam | Smile |
Iman | Faith |
Jamila | Beautiful |
Jude | Generosity |
Jumanah | Silver Pearl |
Karima | Generous |
Khadija | Premature child |
Khalida | Eternal life |
Khawla | Dear |
Malak is a sweet girl's name in Arabic.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Layla | Night |
Lana | Gentle |
Lara | Shining |
Latifa | Gentle, pleasant |
Leen | Soft, gentle |
Lina | Young palm tree, tender, delicate |
Loulia | Small pearl |
Maha | Beautiful eyes, like those of a wild cow |
Malak | Angel |
Malika | Queen |
Marwa | Smooth white rock |
Marya | Radiant, fair |
Maryam | Lady of the sea (Arabic equivalent of the name Mary or Miriam) |
Maya | Graciousness, princess |
Maysoon | Beautiful face and body |
Mona | Wish |
Munira | Luminous, shining |
Munya | Wish, desire |
Nesrine is a beautiful girl's name in Arabic.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Nabila | Noble |
Nadia | Delicate |
Nadine | Showered of blessings |
Nada | Generosity, dew |
Nahla | First drink of water, water in the desert |
Naila | Achiever |
Naima | Calm |
Najat | Savior |
Nasira | Victorious |
Nesrine | Wild rose |
Nawal | Gift |
Neziha | Honest, virtuous |
Nihal | Joyous |
Nour | Light |
Nuha | Sage, mind, wisdom |
Nura | Filled with light |
Oma | Thriving |
Qamar | Moon |
Qadira | Powerful, able |
Qistina | Justice |
Modern Arabic and Islamic Names for Girls in English
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Rabia | Spring |
Rahima | Merciful, compassionate |
Rana | Eye-catching, attractive |
Rania | Delightful, content |
Rashida | Righteous, wise |
Reem | Gazelle |
Rihanna | Fragrance, good scent |
Ruqayya | Spell, enchantment |
Sabah | Morning |
Safiyah | Pure |
Sahar | Just before dawn |
Saida | Happy |
Salma | Safe, peaceful |
Sajida | Worshipper |
Sakina | Tranquility, peace |
Salma | Safe, peaceful |
Samar | Fruit, reward |
Samira | Of pleasant company, loved |
Sarah | Joy, delight |
Shahd | Pure honey |
Shakira | Thankful |
Shams | Sun |
Sherine | Sweet, pleasant |
Sumayya | Exhalted |
Tasnim is a popular Arabic girl's name.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Tahira | Pure, clean |
Taj | Crown |
Tala | Palm tree |
Tamara | Date tree |
Tara | Star |
Tamanna | Desire, wish |
Tasnim | Fountain of paradise |
Umm Kulthoum | Someone with a chubby face |
Wafaa | Loyalty |
Yara | Strength, courage |
Yasmin | Jasmine |
Yumna | Goodness, blessings |
Yusra | Prosperity, good fortune |
Zahra | Beautiful, flower |
Zayn | Beauty, grace |
Zaynab | Fragrant flower |
Zeina | Ornament, pretty |
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Lama on August 24, 2020:
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