Islamic Names for Girls
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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 Akilah
Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh) 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
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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
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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
Badi'a
Unprecedented, admirable, unique
Badra
Full moon
Badriyyah
Resembling the full moon
Bahira, Baheera
Dazzling, brilliant
Bahiya
Beautiful, radiant
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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
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Castle
Cantara
Small bridge
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Gold Treated or touched in a kind and loving way Forenoon Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined Name derived from self Victorious, winner Star Joy Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Captivating, alluring, enchanting Successful, victorious
Fawziya, Fazia Fellah
Arabian jasmine
Firyal
Name
Firdaws, Firdoos
Highest garden in Paradise
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Beautiful
Ghaliyah
Fragrant
Ghaniyah
Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
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Ghayda
Young and delicate
Ghusun, Ghusoon
Branches of a tree
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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
Hamidah, Hameeda
Praiseworthy
Hana'
Happiness
Hanan
Mercy
Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa Haniyyah
True believer
Hasna'
Beautiful
Hayam
Deliriously in love
Hayat
Life
Hessa
Destiny
Hibah
Gift
Hind
Proper name
Huda, Hooda
Right guidance
Pleased, happy
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Bird who brings joy
Huriyyah, Hooriya
Angel
Husn
Beauty
Husniyah
Beautiful
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Joy
Ikram
Honor, hospitality, generosity
Ilham
Intuition
Iman
Faith, belief
Imtithal
Polite obedience
In'am
Kindness, benefaction, bestowal
Inas
Sociability
Inaya
Concern; solicitude
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Intisar
Triumph
Izdihar
Flourishing, blooming
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Clarity, elucidation
Jamilah, Jameela
Beautiful, graceful, lovely
Janan
Heart, soul
Johara
Jewel
Jumanah
Silver pearl
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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 Khulud, Khulood
Charitable, good
Kulthum, Kulthoom
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Immortality
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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
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Praiseworthy
Maha
Wild cow, cow
Ma'isah
Walking with a proud, swinging gait
Maizah
Discerning
Majidah, Majeeda
Glorious
Makarim
Of good and honorable character
Malak
Angel
Malika
Queen
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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
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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
Nashwa
Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates
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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
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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
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Rim, Reem
Gazelle
Rima, Reema
White antelope
Rukan
Steady, confident
Ruqayyah, Ruqaya
Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Ruwaydah
Walking gently
Rima, Reema
White antelope
Rukan
Steady, confident
Ruqayyah, Ruqaya
Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Ruwaydah
Walking gently
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Dawn
Sahlah
Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing
Saidah
Happy, fortunate
Saihah
Good, useful
Sakinah, Sakeena
God
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 Suhaymah
Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Small arrow
Suhayr, Suhair
Proper name
Sumayyah, Sumaiya
Proper name
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Tahirah
Pure, chaste
Takiyah
Pious, righteous
Talibah
Seeker after knowledge
Tarub, Taroob
Merry
Thana'
Thankfulness
Thara'
Wealth
Thurayya
Star
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Little mother
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Faithfulness
Wafiqah, Wafeeqa
Successful
Wafiyyah, Wafiya
Loyal, faithful
Wahibah
Giver, donor
Wajihah, Wajeeha
Eminent, distinguished
Walidah
Newborn
Warda, Wardah, Wordah Widad
Rose
Wijdan
Ecstacy, sentiment
Wisal
Communion in love
Love, friendship
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High
Yakootah
Emerald
Yamha
Dove
Yaminah
Right and proper
Yasirah
Lenient
Yasmine, Yasmin, Yasmeen Yumn
Jasmine
Yusra
Proper name
Good fortune, success
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Victorious, successful
Zahirah
Shining, luminous
Zahra'
White
Zahrah
Flower, beauty, star
Zainab, Zaynab
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
Zakiyyah
Pure
Zaynah, Zaina
Beautiful
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Zubaidah
Excellent
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