Arabic Baby Names
In Arabic tradition, naming a child is an act of prayer. Parents choose names that invoke beauty (Jamila), faith (Iman), strength (Aziz), or divine favour (Kareem) — qualities they hope will take root in the child's character. This intentionality, combined with the lyrical cadence of the Arabic language, has carried names like Layla and Zayn far beyond the Arabic-speaking world.
42Total Names
16Boy Names
26Girl Names
All Arabic Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah | Girl | Arabic | Exalted, sublime |
| Adhara | Girl | Arabic | Maiden, virgin |
| Aisha | Girl | Arabic | Living, alive, prosperous |
| Alayah | Girl | Arabic/English | Exalted, noble |
| Ali | Boy | Arabic | Elevated, noble |
| Amina | Girl | Arabic | Trustworthy, faithful |
| Amir | Boy | Arabic | Prince, commander |
| Amira | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| Amirah | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| Ayaan | Boy | Arabic/Somali | Gift of God |
| Ayla | Girl | Turkish | Moonlight, halo |
| Aylin | Girl | Turkish | Moon halo |
| Cyrus | Boy | Persian | Sun, throne |
| Esther | Girl | Persian / Hebrew | Star |
| Fatima | Girl | Arabic | Captivating, one who abstains |
| Ibrahim | Boy | Arabic | Father of many |
| Ismael | Boy | Spanish/Arabic | God will hear |
| JasminePopular | Girl | Persian | Gift from God, jasmine flower |
| Jasper | Boy | Persian | Bringer of treasure |
| Khalil | Boy | Arabic | Friend, companion |
| Laila | Girl | Arabic | Night, dark beauty |
| Layla | Girl | Arabic | Night, dark beauty |
| Leila | Girl | Arabic, Persian | Night, dark-haired beauty |
| Lila | Girl | Arabic, Sanskrit | Night, divine play |
| Lilah | Girl | Hebrew, Arabic | Night |
| LylaPopular | Girl | Arabic | Night |
| Malik | Boy | Arabic | King, master |
| Mohamed | Boy | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| Mohammed | Boy | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| Nadia | Girl | Slavic, Arabic | Hope |
| Nyla | Girl | Arabic, American (modern usage) | Winner; linked to the Nile River |
| Omar | Boy | Arabic/Hebrew | Flourishing, long-lived |
| XavierPopular | Boy | Basque, Arabic | New house, bright |
| YasminePopular | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| YusufPopular | Boy | Arabic | God increases, God will add |
| YaraPopular | Girl | Arabic | Small butterfly |
| Yasmin | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| Zahra | Girl | Arabic | Flower, shining, radiant |
| ZaraPopular | Girl | Arabic | Blooming flower, radiance |
| Zariah | Girl | Arabic/English (Modern) | Princess, blooming flower |
| ZaynPopular | Boy | Arabic | Beauty, grace |
| Zayne | Boy | Arabic/English | Beauty, grace |
Arabic Boy Names
16 arabic boy names with meanings and origins.
AliElevated, nobleArabicAmirPrince, commanderArabicAyaanGift of GodArabic/SomaliCyrusSun, thronePersianIbrahimFather of manyArabicIsmaelGod will hearSpanish/ArabicJasperBringer of treasurePersianKhalilFriend, companionArabic
...and 8 more arabic boy names in the table above.
Arabic Girl Names
26 arabic girl names with meanings and origins.
AaliyahExalted, sublimeArabicAdharaMaiden, virginArabicAishaLiving, alive, prosperousArabicAlayahExalted, nobleArabic/EnglishAminaTrustworthy, faithfulArabicAmiraPrincess, leaderArabicAmirahPrincess, leaderArabicAylaMoonlight, haloTurkish
...and 18 more arabic girl names in the table above.
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