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339 names from the Arabic naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.

MalihaGirlFrom Arabic مليحة: "beautiful, graceful, refined".
Malik (Arabic)BoyFrom Arabic ملك (malik): "king, ruler".
MalikaGirlFrom Arabic ملكة (malika): "queen, female ruler".
MamduhBoyFrom Arabic مدح (madaha): "praised, applauded, commended".
MamunBoyFrom Arabic أمن (amuna): "trustworthy, secure, faithful".
ManarGirlSignifies a lighthouse, beacon or tall tower in Arabic.
MansurBoyDenotes one who is victorious or supported, drawing from roots signifying aid and assistance.
MansuraGirlThe female counterpart to Mansur, meaning victorious or supported.
ManzurBoySignifies something viewed, regarded or anticipated, stemming from roots relating to sight and understanding.
MaqsudBoyConveys the sense of purpose, objective or design, rooted in terms for intention and direction.
MaramUnisexDenotes aspiration or longing, conveying a sense of yearning or heartfelt desire.
MarufBoySignifies something that is recognised, celebrated or esteemed, drawing from roots relating to knowledge and virtue.
MarwaGirlDerives from Arabic vocabulary for stones and aroma plants, also the title of a sacred mountain central to Islamic…
MarwanBoyThe male counterpart to Marwa, sharing its associations with stones, fragrant plants and the sacred mountain.
MaryamGirlThe Arabic version of Mary, with profound significance in both Islamic and Christian traditions.
MayarGirlFrom Arabic ميّار (mayyar): "gracious, generous".
MehdiBoyFrom the Arabic مهدي (Mahdī): "the guided one", derived from the root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide".
MennaGirlFrom Arabic منّة (minna): "favour, grace, blessing".
MennatullahGirlFrom Arabic: منّة (minna) meaning favour or grace, joined with الله (Allah), so divine favour or blessing from God.
MidhaGirlThe feminine version of Midhat, derived from Arabic roots signifying approval and recognition.
MidhatUnisexFrom the Arabic word for acclaim and endorsement, derived from the root madaḥa meaning to commend or acknowledge.
MirajBoyFrom the Arabic word for ascending or mounting; it signifies the spiritual ascension described in Islamic tradition.
MohamedBoyAn alternate romanization of the Arabic Muhammad, meaning "praised" or "the praised one", from the root ḥ-m-d meaning…
MokhtarBoyFrom the Arabic مختار (mukhtār): "the chosen one", "the selected one", derived from the root خيار (khayara) meaning "to…
Mu'tamidBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning to rely upon or lean upon; it conveys trust and dependence on divine support.
MuammarBoyFrom the Arabic root 'amara meaning to live long or flourish, this name signifies living a long and prosperous life.
MubarakBoyDerived from the Arabic root baraka, which conveys the sense of kneeling and receiving heavenly favour; the name…
MubinBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning clear, manifest, or evident, derived from the root bāna meaning to be plain or obvious.
MubinaGirlThe feminine form of Mubin, derived from the Arabic word meaning clear, distinct, evident, or manifest.
MufaddalBoyDerived from the Arabic root meaning to surpass or excel; the name conveys the sense of being favoured or superior.
MuhammadBoyDerived from the Arabic root meaning to praise or commend; the name carries the sense of one who is worthy of praise.
Muhammad AliBoyA compound name combining Muhammad (praised, commendable) and Ali (lofty, exalted). Together they honour both the…
MuhannadBoyRelated to the Arabic word for India, the name refers to a type of fine-quality sword historically crafted in India and…
MuhsinBoyDerived from an Arabic root relating to goodness and beauty; the name conveys the sense of someone who does good, who…
MuhsinaGirlThe feminine form of Muhsin; derived from an Arabic root relating to goodness and beauty, conveying the sense of a…
MujtabaBoyDerived from an Arabic root meaning to choose or select; the name conveys the sense of being chosen or elected.
MukhtarBoyDerived from an Arabic verb meaning to choose; the name conveys the sense of being chosen or having the power of choice.
MuminBoyDerived from an Arabic root relating to faith and trust; the name conveys the sense of a believer or one who has faith.
MuminaGirlThe feminine form of Mumin; derived from an Arabic root relating to faith and trust, conveying the sense of a woman who…
MumtazUnisexFrom Arabic امتاز: "distinguished, remarkable".
MunawarUnisexFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, bright, giving light".
MunawaraGirlFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, bright, giving light"; the feminine form.
MunirBoyFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, radiant".
MuniraGirlFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, radiant"; the feminine form.
MunyaGirlFrom Arabic منا: "wish, desire, a cherished aim".
MuradBoyFrom Arabic مراد: "desire, purpose, what is intended".
MurtadaBoyFrom Arabic رضا: "chosen, favoured, satisfied".
MusaBoyThe Arabic form of Moses; from Quranic tradition.
MusabBoyFrom Arabic صعب: "difficult, challenging, hard".
NesrineGirlA North African form of Nasrin, from the Arabic نسرين (nasrīn) or Persian نسرین: "eglantine" or "wild rose".
Nimat AllahBoyComposed of نعمة (ni'ma) meaning "divine gift" and الله (Allah), together conveying "Allah's grace".
NishatUnisexFrom Arabic نشاط (nishat) meaning "spirited, animated, lively".
NizarBoyPossibly derived from Arabic نزير (nazir) meaning "small, meagre" or alternatively "one who is scarce, precious".
NuhBoyThe Arabic form of Noah, meaning "rest, comfort, ease" from Hebrew נֹחַ (Noah).
NuhaGirlFrom Arabic نهى (nuha) meaning "wisdom, intellect, mental discernment".
NurUnisexFrom Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light".
Nur ad-DinBoyComposed of نور (nur) meaning "light" and دين (din) meaning "religion, faith", together conveying "light of the faith".
NuraGirlThe distinctly feminine version of Nur, which denotes light or brightness.
NuriBoyA possessive form of نور (nur) meaning "light", so "Nuri" conveys "my light".
NurulUnisexFrom Arabic نور ال (Nur al) meaning "light of the", typically appearing as the first element of compound names like…
OumarBoyThe West and Central African spelling of the Arabic name Umar, built on a root meaning "to live long" or "flourish".
RasimaGirlThe feminine counterpart of Rasim.
RasulBoyFrom Arabic رسول (rasul): "messenger" or "prophet".
RaufBoyFrom Arabic رؤوف (rauf): "compassionate", "merciful", or "tender-hearted".
RawdaGirlFrom Arabic روضة (rawda): "meadow" or "garden".
RawiyaGirlFrom Arabic راوية (rawiya): "storyteller" or "one who recites", derived from rawā meaning "to relate, to tell".
RayhanaGirlFrom Arabic ريحانة (rayhana): "basil", the fragrant herb.
RayyanUnisexFrom Arabic ريّان (rayyan): "watered", "luxuriant", or "well-irrigated".
RiadBoyFrom Arabic رياض (riyad): "meadows" or "gardens", the plural form of rawda.
RidaBoyFrom Arabic رضًا (rida): "satisfaction", "contentment", or "acceptance".
RidwanBoyFrom Arabic رضوان (ridwan): "consent", "approval", or "satisfaction", derived from the root radi meaning "to be…
SafaaUnisexFrom Arabic صفا: "pure, clear", or from صفاء: "serenity, clarity".
SafiBoyFrom Arabic صفيّ: "pure, clear", from the root meaning clarity and purity.
SafiyyaGirlFrom Arabic صفيّة: the feminine form of Safi, meaning "pure".
SaharGirlFrom Arabic سحر: "dawn", referring to daybreak.
SaidBoyFrom Arabic سعيد: "happy, lucky", derived from سعد meaning to be content or fortunate.
SaidaGirlFrom Arabic سعيدة: the feminine form of Said, meaning "happy, fortunate".
SaifBoyFrom Arabic سيف: "sword", a weapon and symbol of power and protection.
Saif al-DinBoyFrom Arabic سيف الدين: "sword of the faith", combining سيف (sword) and الدين (the religion/faith).
SaifulBoyFrom Arabic سيف ال: the first component of compound names beginning with "sword of the", such as Saiful-Islam (sword of…
SajidBoyFrom Arabic ساجد: "worshipping" or "prostrating", from the root meaning to bow down or show reverence.
Sami (Arabic)BoyFrom the Arabic root سما (samā): "elevated, sublime, supreme, high" or "lofty in rank or station".
Sami (Arabic)BoyFrom the Arabic root سمع (samīʿa): "hearing, listening, one who hears well", derived from the verb meaning "to hear".
SamihBoyFrom the Arabic root سمح (samuḥa): "forgiving, kind, generous, magnanimous", derived from a verb meaning "to be kind or…
SamihaGirlThe feminine form of Samih: from the Arabic root سمح (samuḥa), meaning "forgiving, kind, generous, magnanimous".
Samir (Arabic)BoyMeans "one who engages in conversation in the evening" or "a companion for evening discourse", from the Arabic root…
Samira (Arabic)GirlThe feminine form of Samir: from the Arabic word meaning "entertainer, companion in conversation, one who talks during…
SamiyaGirlThe feminine form of Sami: from the Arabic root سما (samā), meaning "elevated, sublime, supreme, lofty", derived from a…
ShakirBoyOne who is grateful; derived from the Arabic root related to expressing thanks and appreciation.
ShakiraGirlA feminine form of Shakir; one who is grateful and appreciative.
ShakurBoyThe grateful one; deeply appreciative and thankful, derived from the same Arabic root expressing gratitude.
ShakuraGirlThe grateful one, feminine form; expressing deep appreciation and gratitude.
ShamilBoyEncompassing, universal; derived from an Arabic root meaning to contain or include everything.
ShamimUnisexA pleasant scent or fragrance; aromatic and agreeable.
Shams ad-DinBoySun of the faith; combining Arabic words for sun and religion or faith to express radiance of belief.
ShamsaGirlA feminine form of Shams; meaning sun or luminous, conveying brightness and radiance.
ShariaBoyDivine law or sacred law; derived from an Arabic root meaning to establish or enact legal or religious principles.
SharifBoyNoble, eminent, honourable; derived from an Arabic root meaning to be elevated or illustrious.
SiddiqaGirlThe feminine form of Siddiq, derived from a root relating to truthfulness or sincerity.
SihamGirlArrows, the plural of sahm in Arabic.
SinanBoySpearhead in Arabic, from a root relating to pointed weapons.
SirinGirlThe meaning is uncertain; the name appears in historical records without clear etymological roots.
Su'udBoyFortune or good luck, a plural form of Sa'd.
SuadUnisexHappiness or luck, derived from a root meaning to be happy or to be lucky.
SubhanBoyGlory or praise in Arabic.
SubhiBoyLike the morning or of the morning, derived from the Arabic word for dawn.
SufyanBoyNimble, fast or light in Arabic, conveying swiftness and agility.
SuhaGirlForgotten or overlooked, derived from Arabic roots relating to obscurity.
SuhailBoyFrom Arabic سهل meaning "smooth, level, even".
SuhailaGirlFeminine form of Suhail, from Arabic سهل meaning "smooth, level, even".
SujudUnisexFrom Arabic سجود meaning "prostration, the act of bowing down".
SulaymanBoyThe Arabic form of Solomon, from the Hebrew name that historically signified a ruler of wisdom and peace.
SultanUnisexFrom Arabic سلطان meaning "ruler, king, one who has authority".
SultanaGirlFeminine form of Sultan, from Arabic سلطان meaning "ruler, queen, one who has authority".
SumayyaGirlFrom Arabic سما meaning "to be high, to rise"; the name means "lofty, elevated, sublime".
TabassumUnisexFrom Arabic تبسّم meaning "to smile, a smile", derived from the root بسم.
TaghridGirlFrom Arabic تغريد meaning "singing, the chirping or warbling of birds".
TahaBoyFormed from the Arabic letters ط (ta) and ه (ha), which are the opening letters of surah (chapter) Ta-Ha in the Qur'an.
YaraGirlFrom Persian یار (yār), "friend" or "helper", taken into Arabic as a girl's name.
YusraGirlMeans ease, comfort and prosperity in Arabic.
YusriUnisexMeans comfort, ease and abundance in Arabic.
YusufBoyArabic form of the biblical Joseph, derived from Hebrew, with connotations of multiplying or adding.
Zaahir (Arabic)BoyMeans shining, brilliant or radiant in Arabic.
Zaahir (Arabic)BoyMeans clear, evident, manifest or outward in Arabic.
ZaahiraGirlThe feminine form of Zaahir, meaning shining, brilliant or radiant in Arabic.
ZafarBoyMeans victory and triumph in Arabic.
ZahiBoyMeans beautiful and brilliant in Arabic.
ZahiaGirlThe feminine form of Zahi, meaning beautiful and brilliant in Arabic.
ZahidBoyMeans pious and devout in Arabic.
ZawarBoyFrom Arabic: "guest, visitor, one who journeys to a sacred place".
ZayanUnisexFrom Arabic: "beautiful, graceful".
ZaydBoyFrom Arabic: "growth, increase", derived from the root meaning "to grow".
ZaynBoyFrom Arabic: "beauty, grace, elegance".
Zayn ad-DinBoyFrom Arabic: "beauty of the faith", combining zayn ("beauty") and din ("religion, faith").
ZaynaGirlFrom Arabic: "adorned with beauty"; the feminine form of Zayn.
ZaynabGirlMeaning disputed: possibly from Arabic zayn ("beauty") combined with ab ("father"), or from a fragrant flowering tree…
ZenabaGirlThe Chadian spelling of the Arabic name Zaynab, traditionally linked to a fragrant flowering tree native to Arabia.
ZiyaBoyFrom Arabic: "splendour, light, radiance".
Ziya ad-DinBoyFrom Arabic: "splendour of the faith", combining ziya ("splendour, light") and din ("religion, faith").