150+ Arabic Baby Girl Names and Meanings (Modern and Cute!)
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
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Aisha
| She who lives
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Amal
| Hope
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Amani
| Aspirations
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Amina
| Honest
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Amira
| Princess
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Arwa
| Fresh, satisfied
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Aya
| Miracle, verse (of the Qur'an)
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Basma
| Smile
|
Bayan
| To speak with eloquence
|
Bushra
| Good news or omen
|
Dalal
| Coquettishness
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Dalia
| Slender branch
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Dalila
| Guide
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Dana
| Beautiful pearl
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Dania
| Close, near
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Dareen
| Beautiful flower
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Dina
| Love
|
Spellings May Vary
Many of the sounds in Arabic have no English equivalent, so spelling can vary for many of these names! For example, "Nora" can be spelled Nora, Nura, or Noura.
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Duaa
| Prayer
|
Farida
| Unique
|
Fairouz
| Turquoise
|
Farah
| Joy
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Fatima
| One who abstains
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Habiba
| Loved
|
Hala
| Aura
|
Halima
| Gentle
|
Hanifa
| True believer
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Hawa
| Eve, desire
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Heba
| Gift
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Ibtisam
| Smile
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Iman
| Faith
|
Jamila
| Beautiful
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Jude
| Generosity
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Jumanah
| Silver Pearl
|
Karima
| Generous
|
Khadija
| Premature child
|
Khalida
| Eternal life
|
Khawla
| Dear
|
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Layla
| Night
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Lana
| Gentle
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Lara
| Shining
|
Latifa
| Gentle, pleasant
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Leen
| Soft, gentle
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Lina
| Young palm tree, tender, delicate
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Loulia
| Small pearl
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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
|
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
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Oma
| Thriving
|
Qamar
| Moon
|
Qadira
| Powerful, able
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Qistina
| Justice
|
Modern Arabic and Islamic Names for Girls in English
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Rabia
| Spring
|
Rahima
| Merciful, compassionate
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Rana
| Eye-catching, attractive
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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
|
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Tahira
| Pure, clean
|
Taj
| Crown
|
Tala
| Palm tree
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Tamara
| Date tree
|
Tara
| Star
|
Tamanna
| Desire, wish
|
Tasnim
| Fountain of paradise
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Umm Kulthoum
| Someone with a chubby face
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Wafaa
| Loyalty
|
Yara
| Strength, courage
|
Yasmin
| Jasmine
|
Yumna
| Goodness, blessings
|
Yusra
| Prosperity, good fortune
|
Zahra
| Beautiful, flower
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Zayn
| Beauty, grace
|
Zaynab
| Fragrant flower
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Zeina
| Ornament, pretty
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