Arabic baby names
Names listed for Arab-world countries in our data (for example Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Morocco and Iraq), with meanings.
228 names
Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.
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- Aafaq – Horizons, world boundaries, vast skies
- Aarib – Handsome, healthy, eloquent speaker
- Abdullah – Servant of God
- Abeer – Fragrance, Aroma
- Abeera – Fragrance, Aroma (feminine form)
- Absham – Fragrant tree, scented wood
- Absil – Brave, valiant, fearless warrior
- Abu Bakr – Father of the young camel; honorable name of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the…
- Abu Saleh – Father of righteousness; title of pious scholar
- Abuzar – Father of wealth/light; honorable name of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, one…
- Adam – Man
- Adyan – Religions, spiritual paths, pious beliefs
- Afzaal – Favors, virtues, blessings; variant of Afzal
- Afzal – Best, most prominent, superior, preferred
- Ahmad – Most praised
- Ahmed – Most praised
- Ahyaan – Era, epoch, moment of time, gift of God
- Aisha – Alive
- Aizar – Helper, defender, protector
- Ajay – Unconquerable
- Aleksandr – Defender of mankind
- Ali – Exalted
- Aliyan – Exalted, high rank, sublime
- Alwaan – Colors, vibrant shades of beauty
- Amaan – Protection, safety, peace, tranquility
- Ameera – Princess, Leader
- Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
- Amine – Trustworthy
- Amirah – Princess, Commander
- Amit – Limitless
- Amy – Beloved
- Ana – Grace
- Anaya – Caring, protection
- Andrew – Manly, brave
- Andrey – Manly, brave
- Anfal – Bounties, divine favors, and spoils of war; title of Surah Al-Anfal…
- Ari – Lion
- Arjun – Bright, shining
- Asaaf – Pardoner, forgiving, benevolent guide
- Aseel – Authentic, noble
- Ashhal – Having bluish-grey eyes, sharp-eyed
- Ateeq – Ancient, noble, freed from peril; title of Abu Bakr
- Ava – Life
- Aya – Sign, miracle
- Ayat – Verses, Divine Signs
- Ayla – Moonlight, Halo
- Azeen – Beauty, ornament, noble adornment
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- Habaan – Beloved, cherished, wide valley
- Hadyan – Guides, leaders showing the right path
- Haiyam – Spelling variant of Hiyam; loving, deeply affectionate
- Haji – Pilgrim
- Hajj – Pilgrim
- Hamiz – Sharp, witty, intelligent, brave
- Hasan – Handsome, good
- Hassaan – Exceptionally handsome and beautiful; name of Hassan ibn Thabit, the…
- Hassan – Handsome, good
- Hayyan – Lively, energetic, full of life
- Hazim – Discreet, prudent, decisive, resolute
- Hiyam – Passionate love, deep affection, adoration
- Hoor – Beautiful-eyed Maiden, Houris
- Hoorain – Beautiful Angels
- Hubab – Aspiration, goal; wave, bubble of water
- Hussain – Handsome, good
- Huzail – Prudent guide, companion of the Prophet
- Huzaim – Prudent, firm, decisive leader
- Huzain – Soft hill, elevated green land
- Huzayl – Spelling variant of Huzail; historical tribal ancestor and scholar
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- Maher – Skilled, proficient, expert, clever
- Mahira – Skilled, Expert
- Malak – Angel
- Mariam – Beloved, Mary
- Mark – Warlike, of Mars
- Mary – Beloved
- Maryam – Beloved
- Maya – Illusion, water, great
- Meher – Kindness, Compassion
- Mehmet – Praiseworthy
- Mehrunisa – Compassionate Woman, Sun Among Women
- Mikaeel – Archangel of sustenance, rain, and divine mercy (Michael) in Islamic…
- Moazzam – Spelling variant of Muazzam; exalted, highly respected, and honored…
- Moeed – Restorer, seeker of refuge; attribute of God (Al-Mu'id)
- Mohamad – Praiseworthy
- Mohamed – Praiseworthy
- Mohammad – Praiseworthy
- Mohammed – Praiseworthy
- Moosa – Moses, drawn from water
- Muazzam – Exalted, respected, glorified, and honored; historically borne by…
- Mubashir – Bringer of good news, herald of glad tidings
- Muhammad – Praiseworthy
- Murad – Desire, wish, goal, intended purpose
- Mustafa – The chosen one
- Muzammil – Enwrapped, enfolded in garments; title of honor bestowed upon…
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- Naqeeb – Leader, herald, chief, representative
- Nayla – Achiever, Successful
- Nazeer – Warner, observer, herald, equal/peer
- Neha – Love, rain
- Nikolay – Victory of the people
- Nina – Little girl, dream
- Noor – Light
- Noora – Light
- Nora – Light
- Nour – Light
- Numair – Panther, young cub, panther-like brave warrior
- Nur – Light
- Nusaybah – Noble Lineage
- Nusrat – Victory, help
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- Rabee – Springtime, spring rain, green season
- Rabiqa – Bound in unity, harmony, close friendship
- Rahul – Capable, efficient
- Raim – Loving, affectionate, tender-hearted
- Raiqa – Clear, pure, serene, transparent water
- Raj – King, ruler
- Rajesh – Lord of kings
- Raju – Prince, king
- Raqeebah – Watcher, guardian, vigilant protector
- Raqiba – Guardian, watcher, observant protector
- Rashiq – Graceful, elegant, slender build
- Ravi – The sun
- Rayan – Gates of heaven
- Reem – White antelope
- Rehma – Mercy, Compassion
- Rey – King
- Riya – Singer
- Rohan – Ascending
- Ruslan – Lion
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- Sabahat – Beauty, grace, elegance, handsome face
- Sabiha – Beautiful, Morning
- Sabine – Sabine woman
- Sadaan – Happiness, fortunate one, joyful blessing
- Sadaf – Pearl shell
- Sadeed – Relevant, correct, sound, and hitting the mark; mentioned in the…
- Sadia – Lucky, fortunate
- Safwan – Rock, clear smooth stone; companion of Prophet Muhammad
- Said – Happy, fortunate
- Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
- Samyaan – Listener, obedient, attentive, high status
- Samyan – High elevated status, exalted seeker
- Sanjay – Victorious
- Sara – Princess
- Sarah – Princess
- Sergei – Servant, attendant
- Sergey – Servant, attendant
- Shadan – Happy, joyful, cheerful heart
- Shaffan – Cool morning rain, refreshing breeze
- Shakir – Grateful, thankful, and appreciative; reflecting the Quranic virtue…
- Sharmin – Shy, modest
- Shazain – Brave, skillful warrior, crown ornament
- Shiv – Auspicious
- Sidrah – Lote Tree, Lotus Tree
- Siraj – Lamp, radiant beacon, and shining light; metaphor used in the Quran…
- Sofia – Wisdom
- Sonu – Gold, dear one
- Suhail – Gentle, easy-going; Canopus (bright star in night sky)
- Sulaiman – Man of peace; Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), renowned in Islam as a…
- Suleiman – Spelling variant of Sulaiman; peaceful king and Prophet in Islam…
- Sumon – Good mind
- Sunain – Beautiful eyes, clear vision
- Sunil – Dark blue
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- Ufair – Brave, swift like a young gazelle
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- Vijay – Victory