Islamic Names for Girls

A

Abia - GreatAbida - WorshipperAbir, Abeer - FragranceAblah, Abla' - Perfectly formedAbra - Example, lessonA'dab - Hope and needAdara - VirginAdiba - Cultured, politeAdila, Adilah, Adeela - EqualAdiva - Pleasant, gentleAfaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pureAfifah - ChasteAfra' - WhiteAhd - Pledge, knowledgeAhlam - Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginativeA'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; rewardAin - Eye, thus "precious"Aini - Spring, flower, source, choiceA'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh)Akilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasonsAlhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)Alima - WiseAlimah - Skilled in music or danceAliyyah, Aliah, A'lia - Exaulted, noble, highest social standingAlmas - DiamondAludra - VirginAlzubra - (A star in the constellation Leo)Amal, A'mal, Amala - Hopes, aspirationsAmani - Wishes, aspirationsAmatullah - Female servant of AllahAmber - JewelAminah, Ameena - Trustworthy, faithfulAmineh - FaithfulAmirah, Ameera - Princess, leaderAmtullah - Female servant of AllahAnan - CloudsAnbar - Perfume, ambergrisAnisah - Close, intimate, good friendAnwar - Rays of lightAra - Opinions

Areebah - Witty, smartArub - Loving to her husbandAsima - ProtectorAsiya - One who tends to the weak, one who healsAsma' - Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu BakrAtifa - Affection, sympathyAtiya - GiftAyah - Sign; distinctAzhar - Flowers, blossomsAzizah, Azeeza - Esteemed, precious, cherishedAzzah - Young, female gazelle

B

Badi'a - Unprecedented, admirable, uniqueBadra - Full moonBadriyyah - Resembling the full moonBahira, Baheera - Dazzling, brilliantBahiya - Beautiful, radiantBalqis - Name of the Queen of ShebaBanan - Delicate, finger tipsBaraka - White oneBari'ah - ExcellingBarika - Bloom, be successfulBashirah, Basheera - Bringer of good tidings, joyBasimah, Baseema - SmilingBasmah - A smileBatul, Batool - Ascetic virginBilqis - Queen of SheebaBushra - Good OmenButhaynah, Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body

C

Cala - CastleCantara - Small bridge

D

Dahab - GoldDalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving wayDuha, Dhuha - Forenoon

F

Fadilah, Fadheela - Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refinedFadwa - Name derived from self-sacrificeFaizah - Victorious, winnerFalak - StarFarah - JoyFaridah, Fareeda - Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gemFarihah, Fareeha - Happy, joyful, cheerful, gladFatimah, Fatima - Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)Fatin or Fatinah - Captivating, alluring, enchantingFawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia - Successful, victoriousFellah - Arabian jasmineFiryal - NameFirdaws, Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise

G

Ghadah - BeautifulGhaliyah - FragrantGhaniyah - Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beautyGhayda - Young and delicateGhusun, Ghusoon - Branches of a tree

H

Habibah - Beloved, sweetheart, darlingHadiya - Guide to righteousnessHadiyyah - A giftHafsah - Wife of the Prophet (pbuh)Hafthah - Preserved, protectedHaifa, Hayfa' - Slender, of beautiful bodyHalah - AureoleHalimah, Haleema - Gentle, patient, mild-temperedHamidah, Hameeda - PraiseworthyHana' - HappinessHanan - MercyHanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa - True believerHaniyyah - Pleased, happyHasna' - BeautifulHayam - Deliriously in love

Hayat - LifeHessa - DestinyHibah - GiftHind - Proper nameHuda, Hooda - Right guidanceHuma - Bird who brings joyHuriyyah, Hooriya - AngelHusn - BeautyHusniyah - Beautiful

I

Ibtihaj - JoyIkram - Honor, hospitality, generosityIlham - IntuitionIman - Faith, beliefImtithal - Polite obedienceIn'am - Kindness, benefaction, bestowalInas - SociabilityInaya - Concern; solicitudeIntisar - TriumphIzdihar - Flourishing, blooming

J

Jala' - Clarity, elucidationJamilah, Jameela - Beautiful, graceful, lovelyJanan - Heart, soulJohara - JewelJumanah - Silver pearl

K

Kalila - Sweetheart, belovedKamilah - PerfectKarida - UntouchedKarimah, Kareema - Generous, nobleKawthar - River in ParadiseKhadijah, Khadeeja - First wife of the Prophet (pbuh)Khalidah - ImmortalKhayriyyah, Khairiya - Charitable, goodKhulud, Khulood - Immortality

Kulthum, Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

L

Lama - Darkness of lipsLamis, Lamees - Soft to the touchLamya' - Of dark lipsLatifah, Lateefa - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendlyLayla, Leila - (Born at) nightLina, Leena - TenderLubabah - The innermost essenceLuloah - A pearlLu'lu' - Pearls

M

Madihah, Madeeha - PraiseworthyMaha - Wild cow, cow-eyes Ma'isah - Walking with a proud, swinging gaitMaizah - DiscerningMajidah, Majeeda - GloriousMakarim - Of good and honorable characterMalak - AngelMalika - QueenManal - Attainment, achievementManar - Guiding lightMaram - AsperationMariam, Maryam - Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary"Mas'ouda - Happy, lucky, fortunateMawiyah - The essence of lifeMaymunah - Auspicious, blessedMay - Old Arabic nameMaysa' - To walk with a proud, swinging gaitMaysun, Maysoon - Of beautiful face and bodyMayyadah - To walk with a proud, swinging gaitMufidah, Mufeeda - UsefulMuhjah - Heart's blood, soulMuminah - Pious believerMuna, Mona - Wish, desireMunirah, Muneera - Illuminating, shedding lightMushirah, Musheera - Giving counsel, advisingMuslimah - Devout believer

N

Nabihah, Nabeeha - IntelligentNabilah, Nabeela - NobleNada - Generousity, dewNadia - The beginning, firstNadidah, Nadeeda - Equal, rivalNadirah - Rare, preciousNadwah - CouncelNafisah, Nafeesa - Precious thing, gemNahlah - A drink of waterNa'ilah - Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeedsNa'ima, Na'imah - Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peaceNajah - SuccessNajat - SafetyNajibah, Najeeba - Of noble birthNajiyah - SafeNajla - Of wide eyesNajwa - Confidential talk, secret conversationNajya - VictoriousNashida - StudentNashita Energetic, full of lifeNashwa - Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicatesNasiha - One who gives valuable adviceNasira - Victorious, helperNathifa - Clean, pureNawal - GiftNawar - FlowerNazahah - Purity, righteousness, honestyNazihah - HonestNazirah - Like, equal, matchingNibal - ArrowsNida - CallNi'mah - Blessing, loanNi'mat - Blessings, loansNouf - Highest point on a mountainNudar, Nudhar - GoldNuha - IntelligenceNuma - Beautiful and pleasantNur, Noor - Light

Q

Qubilah - Concord

R

Rabab - White cloudRabi'ah - Garden, springtimeRadeyah, Radhiya - Content, satisfiedRadwa, Radhwa - A mountain in MedinaRafa' - Happiness, prosperityRaghd - PleasantRahimah - Merciful, compassionateRa'idah - LeaderRaja' - HopefulRana - To gaze, lookRand - Tree of good scentRaniyah - GazingRasha - Young gazelleRashida, Rasheeda - Wise, matureRawdah, Rawdha - GardenRawiyah - Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetryRayya - Sated with drinkRida - Favored by GodRihana - Sweet basilRim, Reem - GazelleRima, Reema - White antelopeRukan - Steady, confidentRuqayyah, Ruqaya - Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)Ruwaydah - Walking gently

S

Sabah - MorningSabirah - PatientSafa - Clarity, purity, serenitySafiyyah - Untroubled, serene, pure, best friendSahar - DawnSahlah - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowingSaidah - Happy, fortunateSaihah - Good, usefulSakinah, Sakeena - God-inspired peace of mind, tranquilitySalihah - Correct, agreeableSalimah, Saleema - Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthySalma - Peaceful

Salwa - Solace; quailSamah - GenerositySamar - Evening conversationSameh - ForgiverSamihah, Sameeha - GenerousSamira, Sameera - Entertaining female companionSamiyah - Elevated, exhalted, loftySana' - Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or lookSawsan - Lily of the valleyShadha - AromaticShadiyah - SingerShahrazad - Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights"Sharifah, Shareefa - NobleSiham - ArrowsSouad or Su'adSuha - Name of a starSuhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowingSuhaymah - Small arrowSuhayr, Suhair - Proper nameSumayyah, Sumaiya - Proper name

T

Tahirah - Pure, chasteTakiyah - Pious, righteousTalibah - Seeker after knowledgeTarub, Taroob - MerryThana' - ThankfulnessThara' - WealthThurayya - Star

U

Umayma - Little mother

W

Wafa' - FaithfulnessWafiqah, Wafeeqa - SuccessfulWafiyyah, Wafiya - Loyal, faithfulWahibah - Giver, donorWajihah, Wajeeha - Eminent, distinguished

Walidah - NewbornWarda, Wardah, Wordah - RoseWidad - Love, friendshipWijdan - Ecstacy, sentimentWisal - Communion in love

Y

Yafiah - HighYakootah - EmeraldYamha - DoveYaminah - Right and properYasirah - LenientYasmine, Yasmin, Yasmeen - JasmineYumn - Good fortune, successYusra - Proper name

Z

Zafirah - Victorious, successfulZahirah - Shining, luminousZahra' - WhiteZahrah - Flower, beauty, starZainab, Zaynab - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)Zakiyyah - PureZaynah, Zaina - BeautifulZubaidah - Excellent