Islamic Names for Girls

Part 1

Islamic Girls Names  Abir (abeer - fragrance) Adiba (adeeba - civilised / cultured) Afaf (afaaf - purity/modesty) Afia (aafiya-vigour/vitality) Afifa (afeefa-honest, upright) Ahlam (ahlaam - dreams) Amal (hope) Amira (ameera - princess) Anbar (ambar - camphor) Areej (fragrance) Arwa (satisfied, pleasant, fresh) Azhaar (flowers) Azizah (azeeza - dear / powerful) Azra (azraa - virgin - used for Maryam/Mary) Badr (full moon) Badriya (full moon-wali) Bahia (bahiya - nice) Bahija (baheeja - happy) Bahja ( happiness) Baligha (baleegha - eloquent) Banan (banaan-finger tips) Barirah (bareera-pious, kind) Basha'ir (bashaaer-good tidings) Bashasha (bashaasha-cheerfulness) Bashira (basheera-report of good tiding) Basima (baseema-smiling) Batul (batool - immaculate) Bilqis (bilqees - name of the queen of Sheeba who became Muslim at the time of Solomon) Budur (full moons) Bushra (good tiding) Dalal (dalaal-pampering) Durriyah (durriyyah-brilliant) Fadwa (redemptor, sacrifing) Faiqa (faa-eqa - outstanding, awake) Faiza (victorious) Farah (happiness) Farha (happy) Faryal (faryaal-?) Fatema (faatima - one sucking her mother's milk) Firdaus (paradise) Ghada (ghaada-young lady) Ghunwah (song) Gulnar (gulnaar-flowery [Persian]) Hafsa (cub) Hajar [haajar - name of Prophet Ismail's mother] Hawwa [Eve] Hind (India - common Arab name) Huriya (hooriya-houri, nymph) Husna (beauty) Ibtihaj (ibtihaaj-happiness) Ibtihal (ibtihaal-supplication) Ibtisam (ibtisaam-smile) Iffat (purity/modesty) Ilham (ilhaam-revelation) Inas (Eenaas-cordiality) Intisar (Intisaar-triumph) Ishraq (ishraaq-radiance) Itidal (I'tedaal-balance) Itimad (I'temaad-trust) Jamila (jameela-beautiful) Janna (garden) Jasmin (yasmin) Jawhara (gem) Juwairiyah (little girl) Kamila (kameela/kaamila-complete) Kausar (reservoir in Paradise) Khansa [pre-Islam Arabic poetess] Khawlah (loneliness) Laila (dark-old Arab name) Lulu (pearl-plural) Lulua (pearl -singular) Ma'ali (heights) Mahasin (virtues) Maimuna (lucky, blessed) Mais (proud gait) Maisa (one with proud gait, walker with proud gait) Maisara (comfort, prosperity) Maisun (maysoon / meaning ?) Makarim (makaarim-kindnesses) Malak / Malaeka (angel - angels) Malika (maleeka-owner) Manal (manaal-achievement) Manar (manaar-lighthouse) Maram (maraam-aim) Mariha (joyful, cheerful) Maryam (Mary) Mawahib (mawaahib-abilities) Mayesa (same as "Maisa" above) Muna (desire) Muniba (muneeba-repentant to God) Munira (muneera-illuminator) Nabiha (nabeeha-eminent, noble, alert, intelligent) Nabila (nabeela-noble) Nadira (naadira-unique) Nahla (drink) Na'ila (naayela-achiever) Nasim (naseem-breeze) Nisrin (corrupted in the Subcontinent as Nasreen (nisreen -musk rose) Nur (noor - light) Nur (noor-light) Qudsia (holiness) Qurratulain (sweetheart) Rabab (rabaab-rabab (an Arab musical instrument)) Radwa (contentment) Raghad (carefree, comfortable) Rana (delight) Rania (raaniya-gazer, delighted) Reem (froth) Sabiya (brilliant, splendid) Sakina (sakeena-tranquil, calm) Salima (saleema-safe, complete) Salma (safe, faultless) Salsabil (salsabeel-a sping in Paradise) Samina (healthy, fertile land without rock and stone) Sara (Sarah - name of Prophet Ibrahim's wife) Shadiya (shaadiya - singing) Shaima (shaymaa-good-natured) Shakira (shaakira-grateful) Shaza (fragrance) Shazia (shaaziya-fragrant) Shurooq (sun-rise, rise) Suhair (vigilant) Taghrid (taghreed - churping) Tahani (tahaani-greetings) Tahira (taahira-pure, clean) uzma (greatest) Wafa (loyalty) Wajd (passion) Warda (rose) Yasmin (yasmeen-jasmin) Yusra (easy) Yusra (easy) Zahra (flower) Zainab (corruption of Zenubia, pre-Islam Syrian queen) Zarin (golden) Zeba (pretty) Islamic Boys Names Aban (abaan-more clear) Abbad (abbaad-great worshipper) Abbas (abbaas-name of the Prophet's uncle) Adib (adeeb - cultured, civilised) Affan (affaan-name of Caliph Uthman's father) Ajwad (better) Allam (very knowledgeagble) Almas (diamond) Amir (aamir-thriving, prosperous) Ammar (ammaar-great builder) Aniq (neat, elegant, smart) Antar (name of Arab hero of chivalry) Arwarh (more delicate, more gracious) Ashraf (more noble) Asif (aasif-describer) Asil (aseel-genuine, pure) Asir (captivating, fascinating) Askari (soldier) Awwab (awwaab-great repenter to God) Ayaz (ayaaz-slave [Persian]) Ayham (imiginary) Ayman (right-handed, lucky) Baariq (shining, lighting, illuminating) Bakir (baakir-early) Basil (brave, bold, valiant) Basim (baasim-smiling) Baz (falcon) Dara (possessor, sovereign) Diwan (royal court, tribunal of justice) Faiq (faa-eq- outstanding, awake) Fakih (fakeeh-pleasant) Faqih (faqeeh - wise) Fatih (faateh-conqueror, opener) Haidar (lion) Haitham (lion) Hamdan (praiser (of God)) Hamza (name of the Prophet's uncle) Hariz (strong, secure, guarded) Hasan (beautiful, good) Hashim (haashim-smasher, name of the Prophet great grandfather) Hisham (hishaam - popular Arab name) Humam (humaam- generous, heroic) Husain (demunitive form of Hasan (above)) Imad (pillar, post, support) Iqbal (iqbaal - advance, advent) Isam (isaam-self-made success) Jalal (jalaal-glory, splendour) Jamal (jamaal-beauty) Jamil (jameel-beautiful) Jasim (great & famous) Jawwad (jawwaad-generous) Kamil (perfect, complete, genuine, learned) Labib (labeeb-wise) Laith (lion) Mahdi (guided one) Mansur (mansoor-victorious) Marwan (marwaan-name of an Omayad caliph who built the Dome of the Rock) Muaz (protected) Munsif (just, fair) Muntasir (winner) Murad (muraad-aim) Muslih (reformer) Muslim (surrender (to God)) Muslim (surrender to God) Muwaffaq (fortunate) Nail (naa-yel-achiever) Nawaf (nawaaf-popular Arab name) Nawfal (popular Arab name) Numan (numaan-blood) Qa'id (qaayed-leader) Rashad (rashaad-good sense, maturity) Rauf (ra-oof-merciful) Rayhan (ease, fragrant, comfort) Sadiq (saadiq-truthful) Safwan (popular Arab name) Samir (companion, entertainer) Sayid (sayy-id-chief, leader) Shakil (shakeel-beautiful) Sharaf (honour) T'ariq (taariq-knocker) Wasi (broad-minded) Yusuf (Joseph) Ziad (ziyaad - popular Arab name) Ziaul-Haq (Zia-ul-Haq - "Light of Truth") Zuhair (demunitive form of zahr (flower))
	Ibraheem	A Prophet's name
	Idrees	A Prophet's name
	Iesa	A Prophet's name
	Ihsaan	Beneficence
	Ihtesham	Magnificent
	Ikram	Honour respect
	Ikrimah	A female pigeon
	Illiyas
	Ilyas	A Prophet's name
	Imaad	Support; Pillar
	Imaad Udeen	The pillar of the Faith
	Imraan	A Prophet's name
	Imran	Prosperity population
	Imtiyaz	Great King
	Inas	Capable; Sociability
	Inshaf	Equity; Justice
	Irfaan	Thankfulness
	Irfan	Knowledge understanding
	Isaam	Safeguard
	Is-haaq	A Prophet's name
	Ishrat	Pleasure; Mirth; Delight
	Ismaael	A Prophet's name
	Iyad	A big mountain*
	Izz Udeen	Might of the Faith

Part 2

A

Abia - Great
Abida - Worshipper
Abir, Abeer - Fragrance
Ablah, Abla' - Perfectly formed
Abra - Example, lesson
A'dab - Hope and need
Adara - Virgin
Adiba - Cultured, polite
Adila, Adilah, Adeela - Equal
Adiva - Pleasant, gentle
Afaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure
Afifah - Chaste
Afra' - White
Ahd - Pledge, knowledge
Ahlam - Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative
A'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; reward
Ain - Eye, thus "precious"
Aini - Spring, flower, source, choice
A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh)
Akilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasons
Alhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)
Alima - Wise
Alimah - Skilled in music or dance
Aliyyah, Aliah, A'lia - Exaulted, noble, highest social standing
Almas - Diamond
Aludra - Virgin
Alzubra - (A star in the constellation Leo)
Amal, A'mal, Amala - Hopes, aspirations
Amani - Wishes, aspirations
Amatullah - Female servant of Allah
Amber - Jewel
Aminah, Ameena - Trustworthy, faithful
Amineh - Faithful
Amirah, Ameera - Princess, leader
Amtullah - Female servant of Allah
Anan - Clouds
Anbar - Perfume, ambergris
Anisah - Close, intimate, good friend
Anwar - Rays of light
Ara - Opinions
Areebah - Witty, smart
Arub - Loving to her husband
Asima - Protector
Asiya - One who tends to the weak, one who heals
Asma' - Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr
Atifa - Affection, sympathy
Atiya - Gift
Ayah - Sign; distinct
Azhar - Flowers, blossoms
Azizah, Azeeza - Esteemed, precious, cherished
Azzah - Young, female gazelle

B

Badi'a - Unprecedented, admirable, unique
Badra - Full moon
Badriyyah - Resembling the full moon
Bahira, Baheera - Dazzling, brilliant
Bahiya - Beautiful, radiant
Balqis - Name of the Queen of Sheba
Banan - Delicate, finger tips
Baraka - White one
Bari'ah - Excelling
Barika - Bloom, be successful
Bashirah, Basheera - Bringer of good tidings, joy
Basimah, Baseema - Smiling
Basmah - A smile
Batul, Batool - Ascetic virgin
Bilqis - Queen of Sheeba
Bushra - Good Omen
Buthaynah, Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body

C

Cala - Castle
Cantara - Small bridge

D

Dahab - Gold
Dalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving way
Duha, Dhuha - Forenoon

F

Fadilah, Fadheela - Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined
Fadwa - Name derived from self-sacrifice
Faizah - Victorious, winner
Falak - Star
Farah - Joy
Faridah, Fareeda - Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem
Farihah, Fareeha - Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad
Fatimah, Fatima - Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Fatin or Fatinah - Captivating, alluring, enchanting
Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia - Successful, victorious
Fellah - Arabian jasmine
Firyal - Name
Firdaws, Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise

G

Ghadah - Beautiful
Ghaliyah - Fragrant
Ghaniyah - Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
Ghayda - Young and delicate
Ghusun, Ghusoon - Branches of a tree

H

Habibah - Beloved, sweetheart, darling
Hadiya - Guide to righteousness
Hadiyyah - A gift
Hafsah - Wife of the Prophet (pbuh)
Hafthah - Preserved, protected
Haifa, Hayfa' - Slender, of beautiful body
Halah - Aureole
Halimah, Haleema - Gentle, patient, mild-tempered
Hamidah, Hameeda - Praiseworthy
Hana' - Happiness
Hanan - Mercy
Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa - True believer
Haniyyah - Pleased, happy
Hasna' - Beautiful
Hayam - Deliriously in love
Hayat - Life
Hessa - Destiny
Hibah - Gift
Hind - Proper name
Huda, Hooda - Right guidance
Huma - Bird who brings joy
Huriyyah, Hooriya - Angel
Husn - Beauty
Husniyah - Beautiful

I

Ibtihaj - Joy
Ikram - Honor, hospitality, generosity
Ilham - Intuition
Iman - Faith, belief
Imtithal - Polite obedience
In'am - Kindness, benefaction, bestowal
Inas - Sociability
Inaya - Concern; solicitude
Intisar - Triumph
Izdihar - Flourishing, blooming

J

Jala' - Clarity, elucidation
Jamilah, Jameela - Beautiful, graceful, lovely
Janan - Heart, soul
Johara - Jewel
Jumanah - Silver pearl

K

Kalila - Sweetheart, beloved
Kamilah - Perfect
Karida - Untouched
Karimah, Kareema - Generous, noble
Kawthar - River in Paradise
Khadijah, Khadeeja - First wife of the Prophet (pbuh)
Khalidah - Immortal
Khayriyyah, Khairiya - Charitable, good
Khulud, Khulood - Immortality
Kulthum, Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

L

Lama - Darkness of lips
Lamis, Lamees - Soft to the touch
Lamya' - Of dark lips
Latifah, Lateefa - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
Layla, Leila - (Born at) night
Lina, Leena - Tender
Lubabah - The innermost essence
Luloah - A pearl
Lu'lu' - Pearls

M

Madihah, Madeeha - Praiseworthy
Maha - Wild cow, cow-eyes
Ma'isah - Walking with a proud, swinging gait
Maizah - Discerning
Majidah, Majeeda - Glorious
Makarim - Of good and honorable character
Malak - Angel
Malika - Queen
Manal - Attainment, achievement
Manar - Guiding light
Maram - Asperation
Mariam, Maryam - Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary"
Mas'ouda - Happy, lucky, fortunate
Mawiyah - The essence of life
Maymunah - Auspicious, blessed
May - Old Arabic name
Maysa' - To walk with a proud, swinging gait
Maysun, Maysoon - Of beautiful face and body
Mayyadah - To walk with a proud, swinging gait
Mufidah, Mufeeda - Useful
Muhjah - Heart's blood, soul
Muminah - Pious believer
Muna, Mona - Wish, desire
Munirah, Muneera - Illuminating, shedding light
Mushirah, Musheera - Giving counsel, advising
Muslimah - Devout believer

N

Nabihah, Nabeeha - Intelligent
Nabilah, Nabeela - Noble
Nada - Generousity, dew
Nadia - The beginning, first
Nadidah, Nadeeda - Equal, rival
Nadirah - Rare, precious
Nadwah - Councel
Nafisah, Nafeesa - Precious thing, gem
Nahlah - A drink of water
Na'ilah - Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds
Na'ima, Na'imah - Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace
Najah - Success
Najat - Safety
Najibah, Najeeba - Of noble birth
Najiyah - Safe
Najla - Of wide eyes
Najwa - Confidential talk, secret conversation
Najya - Victorious
Nashida - Student
Nashita Energetic, full of life
Nashwa - Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates
Nasiha - One who gives valuable advice
Nasira - Victorious, helper
Nathifa - Clean, pure
Nawal - Gift
Nawar - Flower
Nazahah - Purity, righteousness, honesty
Nazihah - Honest
Nazirah - Like, equal, matching
Nibal - Arrows
Nida - Call
Ni'mah - Blessing, loan
Ni'mat - Blessings, loans
Nouf - Highest point on a mountain
Nudar, Nudhar - Gold
Nuha - Intelligence
Numa - Beautiful and pleasant
Nur, Noor - Light

Q

Qubilah - Concord

R

Rabab - White cloud
Rabi'ah - Garden, springtime
Radeyah, Radhiya - Content, satisfied
Radwa, Radhwa - A mountain in Medina
Rafa' - Happiness, prosperity
Raghd - Pleasant
Rahimah - Merciful, compassionate
Ra'idah - Leader
Raja' - Hopeful
Rana - To gaze, look
Rand - Tree of good scent
Raniyah - Gazing
Rasha - Young gazelle
Rashida, Rasheeda - Wise, mature
Rawdah, Rawdha - Garden
Rawiyah - Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry
Rayya - Sated with drink
Rida - Favored by God
Rihana - Sweet basil
Rim, Reem - Gazelle
Rima, Reema - White antelope
Rukan - Steady, confident
Ruqayyah, Ruqaya - Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Ruwaydah - Walking gently

S

Sabah - Morning
Sabirah - Patient
Safa - Clarity, purity, serenity
Safiyyah - Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend
Sahar - Dawn
Sahlah - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
Saidah - Happy, fortunate
Saihah - Good, useful
Sakinah, Sakeena - God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility
Salihah - Correct, agreeable
Salimah, Saleema - Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy
Salma - Peaceful
Salwa - Solace; quail
Samah - Generosity
Samar - Evening conversation
Sameh - Forgiver
Samihah, Sameeha - Generous
Samira, Sameera - Entertaining female companion
Samiyah - Elevated, exhalted, lofty
Sana' - Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look
Sawsan - Lily of the valley
Shadha - Aromatic
Shadiyah - Singer
Shahrazad - Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights"
Sharifah, Shareefa - Noble
Siham - Arrows
Souad or Su'ad
Suha - Name of a star
Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
Suhaymah - Small arrow
Suhayr, Suhair - Proper name
Sumayyah, Sumaiya - Proper name

T

Tahirah - Pure, chaste
Takiyah - Pious, righteous
Talibah - Seeker after knowledge
Tarub, Taroob - Merry
Thana' - Thankfulness
Thara' - Wealth
Thurayya - Star

U

Umayma - Little mother

W

Wafa' - Faithfulness
Wafiqah, Wafeeqa - Successful
Wafiyyah, Wafiya - Loyal, faithful
Wahibah - Giver, donor
Wajihah, Wajeeha - Eminent, distinguished
Walidah - Newborn
Warda, Wardah, Wordah - Rose
Widad - Love, friendship
Wijdan - Ecstacy, sentiment
Wisal - Communion in love

Y

Yafiah - High
Yakootah - Emerald
Yamha - Dove
Yaminah - Right and proper
Yasirah - Lenient
Yasmine, Yasmin, Yasmeen - Jasmine
Yumn - Good fortune, success
Yusra - Proper name

Z

Zafirah - Victorious, successful
Zahirah - Shining, luminous
Zahra' - White
Zahrah - Flower, beauty, star
Zainab, Zaynab - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Zakiyyah - Pure
Zaynah, Zaina - Beautiful
Zubaidah - Excellent