Arabic Names

Arabic names derived from the language and culture of the Middle East and North Africa. On this page, are shared Arabic names for you to browse their rich history and meaning. Such names are related to tradition, religion, poetry, and culture of family. As the centuries passed, we have watched the Arabic names continue changing to convey aspirations, pay respect to ancestors, align with tribe and regional culture.

Here you will find the most popular and sweetest Arabic male and female baby names that symbolize beauty, strength, wisdom, and nature. Some are names I share with people throughout history or religion – prophets, key religious ideas. Others are names of virtues such as compassion, peace, goodness. And when you dive into these names with me, you’ll see why meaningful Arabic names with lovely meanings are sweeping the world!

Trending Arabic Male Names

Name Meaning Nickname
Addis Son of adam, man of the red earth, earth, new flower Addy
Addam The earth, man, being human, made from the earth Addy
Iskander Protector of men Isk
Homar Hostage; Pledge; Helmet maker; Life, long-lived Homi
Vasos King, emperor, tsar; Brave, fearless, intrepid Vas
Damascus From Damascus; Well-watered land Dam
Salem Peaceful, safe; Complete, perfect Sali
Zayne God is gracious Zay
Sammy God has heard; Name of God; Praised, elevated, sublime Sam
Bari Foreign; Fair-headed; Spear; Originator Bar
Aaryn High mountain; Mountain of strength; Illuminator; Warrior lion; Mountain Aar
Kori Maiden; From the hollow; Toop, company; Curly hair; Obstinant; Priest Kor
Danya Judgement of God; Close, near Dan
Anis Pure, chaste, holy; Close friend Ani
Kelita Held back, cut short; Small, petite one; Immortal, eternal; Playing, sporting; Leather purse maker Kel

Arabic boy names usually symbolize powerful and good qualities such as bravery, wisdom, leadership, and faith. Many of these names come from classical Arabic and have been handed down for generations. These names are based on a sense of honour, strength, and spirituality that is very highly regarded in the Arabic culture.

A few Arabic boy names with great meanings—Salem, Anis, Bari, and Iskander—are names. Some boys' names from Arabic traditions are quite long and difficult for English speakers to say. Arabic boy names also tend to be shorter and have fewer syllables, making it easier for people to use the nicknames in daily life. When parents select an Arabic boy's name, they can give their child a name with a deep purpose that they too can connect to culture, to tradition, and to identity.

Trending Arabic Female Names

Name Meaning Nickname
Lilah Delicate, night Lila
Lyla Night, dark Lila
Aliyah Rising, ascending, exalted, supreme Ali
Maryam Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter Mary
Dalia Branch; Flower Dali
Ieshia Alive, she who lives; Womanly Iesh
Jannah Harvest of fruit; God is gracious Jani
Saria Princess; Clouds coming in the night Sar
Raha Ewe, female sheep; One with purity; Free Rah
Marah Bitter; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Joyful, cheerful Mar
Salma Safe and sound; Peaceful Sali
Amana Eternally beautiful; Devotion, faithful; To confirm; Heaven, sky; Voice Ama
Aleena Light; Bright; Torch; Soft; Delicate; Noble Al
Aleana Going up, rising; Great, high in rank; Soft, delicate Ale
Leena Torch; of Magdala; Soft Lee
Dania God is my judge; Close; Denmark Dani
Dalila Delicate, weak, languishing; Guide, leader Dali
Lela Black beauty, dark beauty; Born at night Leli
Madi Of Madeline; Of Magdala; Elegant; Great; Tower; Guided Mad
Aleah Rising; High; Exalted Ali
Adara Beauty; Noble; Virgin Ada
Aleyna Light, shining; On us; Little rock; Handsome Ale
Zira Arena; Messenger; Dawning; Shining; Path; Moonlight; Fierce warrior; Visitor, guest Zi
Aina Graciousness; Only, always; Love, affection; Mirror; One who has beautiful eyes Ai
Rania Gazing, looking at; Heavenly one; Queen; Joyful Ran
Asyah Resurrection; Eastern sunrise; Pensive; Melancholic; Wistful; East Asya
Jamia He who supplants Jam
Tamarra Date palm; Palm tree Tam
Nel Horn; Merciful, pity; Bright, shining one; God is my light; Cloud; Champion Nel
Hannya A place to rest; To be happy Han
Nili The glory of Israel will not lie or repent; Blue, indigo Nilly
Zamira Nightingale; Songbird; Heart; Mind; Conscience; Good voice; Lean, slender Zami
Adeena Righteous, obedient, virtuous; Cheerful; Delicate; Noble Ade
Koree Maiden; Horn; Priest Kore
Saprina Thorny cactus; Patience Sap
Sariah Princess; God is ruler; Night Traveler; Clouds and rain that come at night Sari
Calla Beauty; Castle, fortress Cal
Bara To select; Innocent Bar
Anyssa Friendly; Pure, holy; Gracious Ana
Leina Torch, ray of light; Palm tree; Moon Lei
Amera Treetop; Commander; Prince; Prosperous, full of life Am
Mahalya Woman; Tender one, tenderness; Who is like God? Mah
Zaylee Sea strength; Berry wood; Hay clearing Zay
Marjie Pearl; Wished for; Desirable Marjie
Anayah God has answered; Yahweh has answered Ana
Daliah Branch, hanging branch; God has drawn; Dahlia flower; Portion, share Dal
Nysa Goal; Beginning; Woman; Sign; End; Mount Nysa; Tree Nys
Mahra Bitterness; Joy; Kind, affectionate; Beautiful, radiant; Moon-like Mar
Sariyah Princess, clouds at night Sari
Iraida Goddess Hera; Guardian, protector Ira
Nissa To try, to test; Woman; Friendly elf Nis
Alzina Of Alzena; Of Alcina; Woman; Strong-minded Al
Kaly Beautiful, Lovely, darling; Beloved Kal
Tima Honoring God; Goodness, nice Tim
Leyna Torch; Light; Moon Ley
Janny God is gracious; Earn, reap Jan
Aziza Strong, powerful; Noble, precious, beloved, respected Azi
Shamirah Protector, guardian, he who defends; Sweet; Hard worker; Expert Sharia
Anaiah Yahweh has answered; Care; protection; diligence Ana
Sabah From Sheba; Morning; Promise Sab
Sabriya Thorny cactus, prickly pear; Patience, endurance Sab
Hilani Praise; Praise of God; Arms of heaven Hi
Henna Home ruler; Blessed Henna
Daniah God is my judge; Close, near Dan
Saraia Princess; Star cluster Sara
Saroya Of Sarah; Princess; Of Soraya; Pleiades star cluster Ayr
Haniah Grace of the Lord; Pleasant; Happiness, laughter Han
Leonora Compassion; Light Leo
Sadee Princess Sad
Alliah Up to Yah; Ascent, rising; Exalted; Sublime, superb All
Tamora Date palm Arm
Daania Close, near; God is my judge Dan
Aghna Of Agnes; Pure; Holy; Richer, enrichment Ag
Lellia Sun; Chat, fair speech; Night Lellia
Hannia A place to rest; To be happy Han
Malkie Queen Mal
Selma God's helmet; Peaceful; Safe Sel
Navi Prophet, spokesperson, bearer of good news or best wishes; Promise; Kind to people Nav
Hanan Gracious, gracious gift; God was compassionate; Compassion, affection Han
Sammi Name of God; God has heard Sam
Edin Pleasure, delight; Plain; Rich friend; Guard of prosperity; Servant of Allah; Religion Ed
Adin Little fiery one; Faith; Everlasting bliss; Delicate Adi
Abir Perfume, aroma; Mighty one; Protector; Colored powder Abi
Reah To flow; Ground; Victory, triumph; Good scent Rea
Shan God is gracious; High status, splendor, noble, admirable, praiseworthy Shan

Arabic girl names are known for their beauty, elegance, and poetic meanings. Most of the names are related to nature, light, flowers, and beautiful attributes such as being kind, graceful, and happy. Arabic girl names are favoured all over the world because of their soft and melodious pronunciation.

Those are just a few examples of beautiful, strong, and spiritually meaningful Arabic names such as Maryam, Aliyah, Rania, and Salma. Many Arabic baby girl names also have easy and loving nicknames, which give a more familiar and warm feeling. The traditional, meaningful, and elegant sound of the Arabic girl names has great aspects.

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