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Aa'idah : Name of a narrator of hadith.

Aabidah : Worshipper.

Aabirah : Fleeting, transitory, ephemeral.

Aabish : Daughter of sa'd, a queen of Iran (A.N).

Aafreen : Brave, Acclaim.

Aakifah : Devoted, Dedicated.

Aalimah : Scholar, Authority.

Aaliyah : Tall, Towering.

Aamilah : Doer of (good) deeds, Righteous.

Aaminah : Secured, Safe.

Aamirah : Inhabitant.

Aani Fatimah Khatoon: She was a literary woman and a poetess in Qastaniniyah.

Aanisah : Young lady, Maiden.

Aaqilah : Intelligent.

Aarifah : Knowing, Women who recognises Islam.

Aasimah : Protector, defendant, central.

Aatiqah : Shoulder (support) old.

Aatirah : Fragrant.

Abasah : Daughter of al-Mahdi.

Abeedah : Worshipper.

Abeerah : Rose, Sandal Saffron mixed together in fragrance.

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Abqurah : Genius.

Ada : Grace, Expression.

Afaf : Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure.

Afifah : Chaste, modest.

Afeerah : Covered with soil or dust.

Afra : Dust-coloured.

Afroze : Enlightening.

Afshan : Adornment aids.

Ahlam : Dreams.

Aighar : She was a religious, righteous woman.

A'ishah : Wife of the Prophet (SAW).

Ajeebah : A narrator of hadith.

Akifah : Intent, busy.

Alaia : Virtuous.

Aleemah : Knowing, Knowledgeable.

Aliyah : Exalted, noble.

Almas : Diamond.

Amal : Hope, aspiration.

Amal : Hopes, aspirations.

Amani : Wishes, aspirations.

Amatullah : Slave of Allah.

Ambar : Ambergris.

Ambrim* : Of ambergris.

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Ameenah : Trustworthy.

Amilah : Hopeful.

Aminah : Trustworthy, faithful.

Aminah : Princess, leader.

Amirah : Royal lady, Princess.

Ammarah : An inhabitant.

Amrah : Headgear.

Anan : Clouds.

Anaum : The blessing of Allah.

Anbar : Perfume, ambergris.

Andalib : Nightingale.

Aneezah : She-Goat.

Angbin : Honey.

Anisah : Close, intimate, friendly.

Anjum : Stars.

Aqeelah : Wise, Sensible.

Anwar : Rays of light.

Aribah : Wise.

Arij : Sweet Smell.

Arjumand : Noble, Honourable.

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Arub : Loving (to husband).

Arwa : Mountain gazelle.

Asima : Protector.

Asiya : The Muslim wife of Pharaoh.

Asma : Loftier, more eminent.

Ateeqah : Old Ancient.

Athilah : Deep-rooted, firmly established.

Athmah : A narrator of HADITH.

Atifa : Affectionate, sympathetic.

Atiya* : Gift.

Awatif : Emotions.

Ayra : Respectable.

Ayshah : Wife of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W).

Azadeh : Princess.

Azeemah : Great.

Azhar : Flowers, blossoms.

Azizah : Esteemed, precious, cherished.

Azra : Maiden, Pious, Woman.

Azzah : Young, female gazelle

B

Badiyah : Desert.

Badriyah : Resembling the full moon.

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Baha : Value, Worth.

Bahar : Spring, Prime (of life), Bloom (of youth).

Bahij : Splendid.

Bahiyyah : Radiant, beautiful.

Bahira : Dazzling, brilliant.

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Bakht : Lot, Fate, Portion.

Bakhtawar : Fortunate, Lucky.

Banan : Delicate, finger tips.

Banujah : The daughter of al-Mahdi.

Barzah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Basbas : She was a slave girl of Ibn Nafees; she was beautiful and had a melodeons voice.

Bashirah : Bringer of good tidings, joy.

Basilah : Brave, fearless.

Basimah : Smiling.

Basmah : A smile.

Basoos : She was the daughter of Munziq at-Tamimah (A.N).

Batinah : Hidden, Inner.

Batool : A true devotee woman of Allah.

Beena : Seeing, clear sighted.

Bilqis : Queen of Sheeba.

Bisharah : A narrator of Hadith.

Buhaysah : A narrator of hadith.

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Buhayyah : The name of a freed female slave.

Bunanah : Yazid al-Abshamiyah's daughter.

Buqayrah : A narrator of Hadith.

Bushra : Glad, tidings, good news.

Busrah : She was a companion who lived until the era of Muawiyah.

Buthaynah : Of beautiful and tender body.

D

Dafiyah : Narrator of Hadith.

Daliya : Dahlia

Darakhshaan : Shinning.

Dawlah : Wealth, authority of state.

Dawlat Khatoon: She was from a ruling family.

Deeba : Obedience.

Dhakiyah : Bright, intelligent.

Dilshad Khatoon: She lived between 730-750.

Diqrah : A narrator of hadith.

Duha : Early Morning.

Dujanah : Rain.

Durdanah : Pearl.

Durrah : Pearl.

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Ermina : Friendly

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Fadeelah : Superiority.

Fadilah : Distinguished, learned.

Fadwah : Name derived from self-sacrifice.

Faheemah : Intelligent.

Fahmida : Intelligent and Wise

Faidah* : Benefit, advantage.

Faiqah* : Excellent, superb.

Faizah : Successful.

Fakeehah : Cheerful.

Fakhirah : Splendid, Elegant.

Fakhr : Pride.

Fakhrun Nisa* : Pride of Women.

Fakhtah : A dove.

Fakihah : Fruit.

Falaq : Break of dawn.

Faqirah : Name of a beautiful woman (wife of Murrah al-Asadi).

Farah : Joy.

Faridah : Unique, matchless, precious gem.

Farhanah : Happy.

Farhat : Cheer, Pleasure.

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Farihah : Brisk, Swift.

Farkhandah : Happy, Lucky.

Farqad : Name of a star.

Farrukh : Happy, Fortunate.

Faseehah : Eloquent.

Faseelah : Some distance.

Fateenah : Intelligent.

Fatihah : Opening.

Fatimah : A daughter of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Fatinah : Captivating, alluring, intelligent.

Fawz : Success, Salvation.

Fawziyah : Successful.

Fayruz : Turquoise.

Feerozah:

Fiddah : Silver.

Firdous : Garden.

Firdaws : Highest garden in Paradise.

Foziah : Successful.

Fudayl : Learned, Scholar.

Furayah : Handsome, Well-built.

Fusaylah : Some distance.

Fuseelah : Name of a narrator of hadith.

Farwah:

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Ghadah : Beautiful.

Ghadir : She was a slave of Musa al-Hadi & Haroon Rashid.

Ghalibah : Dominant.

Ghaliyah : Fragrant, beloved, valuable.

Ghaneemah : Spoils, booty.

Ghareebah : Strange, foreign.

Ghayda : Young and delicate.

Ghazal : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Ghazalah* : Gazelle.

Ghaziyah : Female Warrior.

Ghitbah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Ghusun : Branches of tree.

Ghuzayyah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Gohar : Precious Stone.

Gul-e-Rana : Sweet-smelling rose.

Gulshan : Flower Garden.

H

Hababah : A daughter of Ajlan; She was a narrator of Hadith.

Habibah : Beloved, sweetheart, darling.

Haboos : Name of a kind and benevolent noble lady who lived in Lebanon.

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Hadeeqah : Garden.

Hadiyah : Guide to righteousness.

Hafizah* : Successful.

Hafsah : A wife of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Hajar : Wife of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).

Hajjah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Hajna : Daughter of Nusayb, she was a poetess.

Hajrah : The wife of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).

Hakimah : Wise, judicious.

Halah : Aureole.

Halimah : Gentle, patient, mild-tempered.

Hamidah : Praising Allah, appreciative.

Hamidah : Praiseworthy, commendable.

Hamnah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Hamra : Red.

Hana : Bliss, felicity.

Hanan : Mercy.

Hanfa : Name of the wife of Sayyidina Ismail (A.S).

Hani : Pleasant.

Hanifah : True believer, upright.

Hanin : Longing, yearning.

Haniah : Pleasant, agreeable.

Hannah : Affection.

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Harir* : Silk.

Hasinah : Pretty, beautiful.

Hasna : Pretty.

Hawla : Click Here.

Hawwa : Eve.

Hayah : Life.

Hayfa : Slender, of beautiful body.

Hayrah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Hazimah : A female companion of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Hibah : Gift.

Hibatullah : Gift of Allah.

Hijab : Daughter of a Scholar from Baghdad.

Hind : India.

Hindah : Wife of Abu Sufyan.

Hoor : A virgin maiden of Paradise for its dwellers.

Hubayshah : She was a poetess.

Hubba : Daughter of Maalik bin Amr al-Adwaniyah.

Huda : Right guidance.

Hujayrah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Huma : An Imaginary bird.

Humaydah : She was a narrator of hadith.

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Humayrah : Red.

Hunaydah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Husna : Beautiful.

I

Ibthaj : Joy.

Ibtihal : Supplication, prayer.

Ibtisam : Smile.

Iffah : Purity, modesty.

Iffat : Chastity.

Ikram : Honour, hospitality, generosity.

Ilham : Intuition, inspiration.

Ilm : Slave girl belonging to Zubaydah, wife of Harun al-Rashid had this name.

Iman : Faith, belief.

Imtihal : Polite, obedience.

In'am : Kindness, benefaction, bestowal.

Inan : A slave girl belonging to Haroon al-Rashid (Fih).

Inas : Sociability, geniality.

Inayah : Concern.

Intisar : Triumph.

Ishrat : Enjoyment, Gaiety.

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Istabraq : Brocade.

Izdihar : Flourishing, blooming.

Izz : She was a narrator of hadith.

Izz an-Nisa : She was a narrator of Hadith.

J

Jaan : Life.

Jabalah : Daughter of Musafh; she was a narrator of hadith.

Jabin* : Forehead.

Jahan Aara : Adornment of the world.

Jahan Khatoon: She was a Persian poet.

Jahdamah : She was a female companion of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Jalilah : Splendid.

Janan : Heart, Soul.

Jamal : Beauty.

Jamilah : Beautiful, graceful.

Jannah : Heaven, paradise.

Jariyah:

Jasmin : Flower.

Jasmina : Flower.

Jasrah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Jawahir : Precious stones, jewels.

Jawharah : Jewel, gem.

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Jumanah : Silver pearl.

Jumaymah : Name of a female companion.

Jumaynah : Gem, name of a female companion.

Juwariyah : She was the wife of the Prophet (S.A.W).

K

Kabirah : Elder, Big.

Kadshah : She was a companion.

Kaheesha : This was the name of a poetess, daughter of al-Waqa.

Kaleemah : Speaker.

Kaltham : Name of al-Qarshiyah who transmitted Hadith from Sayyidah Ayshah.

Kamaliyah : Perfection.

Kamilah : Perfect, complete.

Kaneez : Slave.

Kanz : Treasure.

Kanzah : Treasure.

Karam : Noble nature.

Kardawiyah : A pious woman, daughter of Amr al-Basriyah was so named.

Karimah : Generous, noble.

Kas : Glass.

Kashifah : Reveler of Secrets.

Kathirah : Plenty.

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Kaukab : Star.

Kawkab : Satellite.

Kawthar : River in Paradise.

Kaysah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Kehkashan : Galaxy.

Khadijah : First wife of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Khalidah : Abiding, Forever.

Khalisah : Pure, clear.

Khansa : Old Arabic name.

Kharijah : External.

Kharqa : Strong, wind

Khatoon : Lady.

Khawlah : One who has beautiful features.

Khayrah : Good.

Khayriyah : Charitable, good.

Khazanah : Treasure.

Khidrah : Green.

Khudrah : Greenery.

Khulaybah : This was the name of an Arab poetess.

Khulud : Immorality.

Khursheed : sun.

Khusbakht : Lucky.

Khuwaylah : Gazelle.

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Khuzamah : Lavender.

Kiswar : Territory.

Kuhaylah : Name of a pious woman who was a good speaker.

Kuwaysah : Pretty.

L

Labibah : Understanding, intelligent.

Laiqah* : Deserving, suitable, elegant.

Lama : Darkness of lips.

Lamisah : Soft to the touch.

Lamya : Of dark lips.

Latifah : Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly.

Laraib : Without a doubt.

Layyah : Twist, Flexure.

Leena : Plant of dates, soft, mild, clemency.

Leila : Night.

Lina : Palm tree.

Lubabah : The innermost essence.

Lubna : Storaz, Systrax.

Lu'lu : Pearls.

Lu Luah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Lutfiyah : Delicate, graceful.

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Madaniyah : Civilised, cultured.

Madhat : Praise.

Madihah : Praiseworthy.

Maha : Large eyes.

Mahbasah : A narrator of Hadith.

Mahbubah* : Beloved.

Mahfuzah* : Protected.

Mahirah : Adept, Expert.

Mahmudah* : Praised, commendable.

Mahum : Moon's Light.

Ma'isah : Walking with a proud, swinging gait.

Majidah : Glorious, noble, respected.

Makhtooma : Name of a female singer of the past.

Makhtoonah : Name of a singer and a beautiful lady of the past.

Malak : Angel.

Maleehah : Salty, Graceful, Brownish colour.

Malikah : Queen.

Manal : Attainment, achievement.

Manar : Guiding light (lighthouse).

Manhalah : Spring.

Mansurah : Supporter, victorious.

Maqboolah : A noted woman of the past had this name; Maqboolah Hanim.

Maram : Aspiration.

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Maridah : A slave girl of Haroon Rashid had this name.

Mariya : Purity.

Mariyah : Oryx, Addax.

Marjanah : Precious stone.

Maryum : Mother of Isa (A.S).

Masabeeh : Lamps, Lights.

Mashoodah : Evidenced.

Masoomah : Innocent.

Mas'udah* : Happy, lucky, fortunate.

Masumah : Innocent.

Mateenah : Firm, Solid, determined.

Mawahib : Talents.

Mawiyah : The mirror.

Maymunah : Auspicious, Blessed.

Maysa : To walk with a proud, swinging gait.

Maysun : Of beautiful face and body.

Mayyadah : To walk with a swinging gait.

Mehtab : Moon.

Misbah : Lamp, Light.

Miskeenah : Humble.

Muazah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Mubarakah : Blessed.

Mubashirah : Bringer of good news.

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Mubassirah : One who comments.

Mubeenah : One who makes something clear.

Muqbalah : Name of a narrator of Hadith.

Murdiyyah : Chosen one.

Murshidah : Guide.

Musaddiqah : One who affirms the Truth.

Musaykah : She narrated hadith from Sayyidina Ayshah.

Muslimah : Devout believer.

Mussah : She narrated Hadith.

Musta'eenah : One who prays for help.

Mutahharah : Purified, chaste.

Mutazah : A narrator of Hadith.

Muzaynah : Adornment.

Muznah : The cloud that carries the rain

N

Nabihah : Intelligent, noble, eminent.

Nabilah : Noble, magnanimous.

Nada : Generosity, dew.

Nadimah : Friend.

Nadirah : Rare, precious.

Nadiyah : Caller, announcer.

Naeema : Ease, blessing.

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Nafisah : Precious gem.

Nafiah : Profitable.

Nageenah : Precious Stone.

Nahida : Elevated, delightful.

Na'ilah : Acquirer, obtainer, winner.

Na'imah : Comfort, tranquillity.

Najah : Success, safety.

Najdah : Courage, bravery.

Najibah : Of noble birth, distinguished.

Najidah : Succour, Help.

Najiyah : Safe.

Najla : Of wide eyes.

Najm : Star, Planet.

Najmah : Star.

Najwa : Confidential talk, secret conversation.

Nakhat : Fragrance.

Naqeebah : Leader, Head, Chief.

Nargis : Narcissus.

Naseemah : Breeze.

Naseerah : Helper.

Nasha : Scent, perfume.

Nashat : Cheerfulness.

Nashirah : Publisher, Diffuser; Spreader.

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Nashitah : Active, energetic.

Nashwa : Elated, flushed.

Nasihah : Advisor.

Nasifah : Just, equitable.

Nasihah : Sincere advisor.

Nasimah : Gentle breeze, zephyr.

Nasirah : Helper, protector.

Nasrin : Blue scented flower.

Naushaba : Elixir.

Nawal : Gift.

Nawar : The one who guards herself.

Naweed : Good news.

Nawlah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Nayyab : Very Rare, Exclusive.

Nayyirah : Luminary.

Naazneen : Beautiful.

Nazahah : Purity, righteousness, honesty.

Nazakat : Delicacy, Subtlety.

Nazeefah : Clean.

Nazirah : Observer, supervisor.

Nazimah : Administrator.

Nazindah : Name of a liberal woman of Baghdad who founded a religious school.

Nazuk : Delicate.

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Nelofar : Lotus, Water lily.

Nida : Call.

Ni'mah : Blessing, loan, favour.

Nimat : Blessing.

Nisa : Women.

Noor Jehan : An Indian Queen had this name.

Nu'aymah : Name of a narrator of hadith.

Nudbah : Lament, Scar; Mark.

Nudrat : Singularity.

Nuha : Intelligence.

Numa : Beautiful and pleasant.

Nur : Light.

Nusaybah : One with good lineage.

Nusrat : Help, Victory.

Nuzhah : Excursion spot.

Nuzhat : Cheerfulness.

P

Parveen : Very Noble.

Q

Qabalah : Responsibility.

Qabilah : Consenting.

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Qabool : Accepted.

Qailah : One who speaks.

Qamar : Moon.

Qamayr : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Qaniah : Contended.

Qaraah : Cloudlet.

Qareebah : Near.

Qarasafahl : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Qasoomah : She was a poetess.

Qaylah : Two women companions had this name.

Qaymayriyah : She was a student of Hadith.

Qaysar : A name of women.

Qisaf : Brittle.

Quddusiyyah : Sacred, Pious.

Qudsiyah : Holy.

Quraybah : Utricle.

Qurratul Ayn : Delights of the eye, darling.

Qutaylah : She was a companion.

Qutayyah : She was a student of Hadith.

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Rabab : White cloud.

Rabi'ah* : Fourth.

Rabitah : Bond, tie.

Radeyah : Content, satisfied.

Raeesah : Princess; Noble lady.

Rafeeqah : Friend; Soft-hearted.

Rafiah : High, sublime, exquisite.

Rafiqah : Friend, companion.

Raghad : Pleasant.

Raghibah : Desiring, desirous.

Rahat : Comfort.

Rahilah : One who travels.

Rahimah : Merciful, companionate, kind.

Rahmah : Compassion, mercy.

Raidah : Leader, pioneer.

Raiqah : Clear, Pure, Undisturbed.

Raisah* : Leader, matron.

Raitah : A narrator of Hadith.

Raja : Hopeful, hope.

Rajiyah : Hoping, full of hope.

Rakhshan : Dazzling, bright.

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Saadat : Blessing.

Saba : Sheba.

Sabah : Morning, dawn.

Sabahat : Grace.

Sabihah : Beautiful, graceful.

Sabiqah : Past.

Sabirah : Patient, perseverant.

Sabburah : Very patient, enduring.

Sadaf : Shell, Oyster.

Sadaqat : Truth.

Sadiqah : Truthful, sincere.

Sadiyah : Blessed.

Sadoof : Name of a poetess.

Saeedah : Fortunate, Auspicious.

Safa : Clarity, purity of mind, serenity.

Safeenah : Ship.

Safeerah : Messenger; Ambassador.

Safiyyah : Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend.

Safoorah : Wife of Prophet Musa (A.S).

Safwah : An Arab feminine name.

Sagheerah : Short.

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Sahar : Dawn, early morning.

Sahibah : Colleague.

Sahirah : Wakeful.

Sahlah : Easy, convenient.

Saibah : She was a narrator of hadith.

Saidah : Happy, fortunate.

Saimah* : Fasting.

Sairah : One who travels.

Sajidah : Prostrating to Allah.

Sakinah : Allah-inspired peace of mind.

Sakhawat : Generosity.

Sakina : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Saleemah : Healthy, Sound.

Salifah : Previous.

Salihah : Good, useful, righteous, devout.

Salikah : Following; Mystic.

Salimah : Sound, safe, healthy.

Salimah : Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy.

Salma : Peaceful.

Salwa : Solace, quail, comfort.

Samah : Generosity.

Samar : Evening conversation.

Samarah : A narrator of Hadith.

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Sameenah : Overweight, fat.

Samirah : Entertaining female companion.

Samiyah : Elevated, exalted, lofty.

Sana : Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze, look.

Sanaubar : Cone bearing tree.

Saniyah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Sanjeedah : Serious.

Sarah : Pure, Happy.

Sariyah : Name of a female companion.

Sarra : She was a female companion.

Sarwar : Chief.

Sarwari : Chief.

Sawdah : A wife of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Sawsan : Lily.

Sayyidah : Chief.

Seemeen : Name of some women.

Shabeehah : Picture, Image, Like.

Shabnam : Dew.

Shadan : Happy.

Shadha : Aromatic.

Shafiah : Intercessor.

Shafiqah : Compassionate, tender.

Shafqat : Affection.

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Shagufta : Blooming, Happy.

Shaheen : Falcon.

Shaheenah : Falcon.

Shaheerah : Well-known.

Shahidah : Witness.

Shahidah : Martyr.

Shahirah : Renowned.

Shahla : Dark flower, Dark grey eyes.

Shahnaz : Bride.

Shairah : Poetess.

Shaistah : Polite, Courteous.

Shajarah : Tree.

Shajee'ah : Brave.

Shakeelah : Comely, beautiful.

Shakirah : Thankful, grateful.

Shakurah : Grateful, very thankful.

Shama : Lamp.

Shamailah : Good traits excellent disposition.

Shamamah : Fragrance.

Shamoodah : Diamond.

Shaqeeqah : Real sister.

Sharifah : Noble, honoured, distinguished.

Shareekah : Partner.

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Shariqah : Shining.

Shatha : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Shayma : Having a beauty spot.

Shifa : Healing.

Shireen : Sweet.

Shu'a : Rays of Sun light.

Shumaysah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Shurafa : Noble.

Siddiqah : Strictly veracious, honest.

Sidrah : Name of a tree.

Siham : Arrows.

Sireen :

Sitarah : Star.

Su'ad : Good fortune.

Subayah :

Sudi : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Sughra : Small.

Suha : Name of a star.

Suhaylah : Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing.

Suhaymah : Small arrow.

Suhayr : Proper name.

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Suheera : Beautiful.

Sukaynah : Calm, Quietude.

Sultanah : Sultana.

Sulafah : Choicest.

Sumanah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Sumayrah : Brownish.

Sumaytah : She was a companion.

Summayyah : First martyr of Islam.

Sumnah : Name of an Arab girl (FH).

Suwaydah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Swiyyah : Little one.

T

Tabalah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Taban : Glittering, splendid.

Tabassum : Smile- happiness.

Tahirah : Pure, chaste.

Tahiyah : Greeting, cheer.

Tahseenah : Acclaim.

Taibah : Repentant.

Taj : Crown.

Tansin* : Praise, beautification.

Tali : Rising star, rising.

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Talhah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Talibah : Seeker-after knowledge.

Tamanna : Desire.

Tameemah : Name os a poetess.

Tanweer : Radiant, Illuminating.

Taqiyah : Pious, righteous.

Tara : Star.

Tarannum : Singing.

Tarub : Merry.

Tasnim : Fountain of paradise.

Tawoos : Peacock.

Taybah : Pure.

Tayyibah : Good, pleasant, agreeable.

Thabitah : Firm.

Thaman : Price.

Thaminah : Precious, generous.

Thana : Thankfulness, praise.

Thara : Wealth.

Tharwat : Wealth.

Tharya : Name of a pious woman.

Thawab : Reward.

Thumamah : A writer and a poetess.

Thuml : Name of an early distinguished woman.

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Thurayya : Star.

Thuwaybah : Name of one of the wet-nurses of the Prophet (S.A.W).

Tooba : Good news.

Tulayhah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Tumadur : Old Arabic name.

U

Udaysah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Ulfah : Friendship, harmony, love.

Umamah : Proper name.

Umaymah : Young mother.

Umaynah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Umayrah : She was the daughter of Alqamah.

Ummayyah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Umm Kulthum : One with round face.

Unaysah : Friendly; Affable.

Urooj : Height, Exalation.

Utaybah : A narrator of Hadith.

Uzma* : Greatest.

W

Wafa : Faithfulness.

Wafiyah : Loyal, faithful.

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Wahabah : This was the name of a poetess.

Wahibah : Giver, donor.

Wahidah : Exclusive, unique.

Wajahat : Respect.

Wajihah : Eminent, distinguished.

Wakalat : Advocacy.

Wakeelah : Agent.

Walihah : This was the name of a poetess.

Waliyah : Princess.

Waqar : Dignity.

Wardah : Rose.

Warithah* : Heiress.

Waseefah : Female Servant; Mid-in-waiting.

Waseemah : Comely.

Wasifah : One who describes.

Wasilah : Inseparable friend.

Wasimah : Graceful, pretty.

Wasna : A narrator of Hadith had this name.

Widad : Love, friendship.

Wijdan : Sentiment.

Y

Yalqoot : An early woman who gave much in charity.

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Yaminah : Right and proper.

Yamamah : Valley in Arabia.

Yaqoot : Ruby.

Yasmin : Jasmine flower.

Yumna : Good fortune, success.

Yusra : Prosperous.

Z

Zafeerah : Firm.

Zafirah : Victorious.

Zaheerah : Helper, Assistant.

Zahidah : Abstinent.

Zahirah : Obvious.

Zahra : Beautiful.

Zahrah : Beauty; the planet venus.

Zairah : Visitor.

Zakirah : One who remembers Allah regularly.

Zakiyah : Intelligent.

Zameelah : Companion.

Zamrud : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Zafeerah : Witty. She was a narrator of Hadith.

Zareenah : A companion of Prophet (S.A.W).

Zarqa : Blue.

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Zarrah : She was a narrator of Hadith.

Zayb : Adornment.

Zayba : Adornment; Beauty.

Zayn : Beauty; grace.

Zaynab : Proper Name, Name of Prophet's Daughter.

Zaytoon : Olive.