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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 |
