8341 Arabic Baby Names With Meanings
A rich archive of names that flow like a beautiful earthy song.
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There’s no dearth of inspiration when it comes to Arabic baby names. While some parents look up to their family tree, others pick the name of their favorite television or movie character. However, many Arabs like to stick to their culture when selecting a baby name. As Carlyle had said, giving a name is a poetic art. Arabs do not just look for meanings in names. They are also particular about how the name sounds and if the syllables flow well or not. They want a name that rolls mellifluously from the tongue and has elements that fit well with each other. Yes, everything is taken into consideration while naming in the language of the angels, Arabic. Arab names also come in two versions, which are pre and post-Islam. The pre-Islamic names were usually derived from nature, vocabulary words, or occupation. Some pre-Islamic names also reflect personal characteristics. Celestial aspects such as the moon and stars also play a major part in Arabic baby names. The post-Islamic names are influenced by 99 attributes of Allah and Islam, and the variations of the name Muhammad are also considered. And almost all Arabic names have Arabic words. An Arab usually has one personal name which could be a single name or a compound name. Generally, the first son is named after his paternal grandfather. The second son is named after the maternal grandfather, and the third son after the father. On the other hand, the eldest daughter in the family is named after the maternal grandmother. The second daughter is named after the paternal grandmother and the third daughter after the mother. They also use the adages of ibn or bin for boys and bint for girls to denote “son of” or “daughter of” (1). Millennial parents are also considering Angelized forms of names nowadays. Read on to find our extensive database of Arabic boy names and Arabic girl names with meanings.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aaaqil |  Boy | One who is wise and intelligent | |
| Aaarabisk | Boy | A person who is wishful and healthy | |
| Aaban | Boy | Name of an angel; 8th Persian month; Angel of iron; Spontaneous and versatile | |
| Aabdar | Boy | Moonlight; Early; Quick; The name of a famous battle | |
| Aabinus | Boy | Ebony; Dark-colored | |
| Aadab | Girl | Hope; Need; The person who brings hope to the family | |
| Aadam | Boy | Father of mankind | |
| Aadan | Boy | One who is adorned; One who brings beauty | |
| Aadeel | Boy | Righteous and just; One who acts with justice and fairness; Excellent in character | |
| Aadil | Boy | Righteous; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious | |
| Aadila | Girl | The female counterpart of Aadil; A person with justified morality | |
| Aadina | Girl | Delicate; Slender; Friday | |
| Aaeedah | Girl | Something of value given in return for something good; Reward; Return | |
| Aaeesha | Girl | She who lives; Womanly | |
| Aafaaq | Boy | Horizons | |
| Aafia | Girl | A person who is cool and composed and free from all worries | |
| Aafiya | Boy | A person who has a very sound body and health | |
| Aafiyah | Girl | Healthy; A person who has a state of well-being | |
| Aafiyat | Girl | Health; Freedom from illness | |
| Aafreeda | Girl | A person who is just put into existence or produced | |
| Aafreen | Girl | To praise; To give thanks; To congratulate; It is also an expression of praise and gratitude | |
| Aaftab | Boy | Sunlight; The Sun | |
| Aahad | Boy | Unity; Oneness; Harmony | |
| Aahil | Boy | Great king; Great leader; Emperor; A king or ruler who presides over multiple nations and countries | |
| Aaida | Girl | The one who is helpful; Ornament; Brightness | |
| Aaila | Girl | Beautiful; Attractive and possessing charm just like a moon | |
| Aaima | Girl | The one who is a supreme leader; The one who leads or conducts | |
| Aaira | Girl | The one who is worthy of respect; Noble and honorable | |
| Aairah | Girl | Noble; Honorable; Respected | |
| Aaisha | Boy | Prosperous, lively, joyous | |
| Aaishaa | Girl | The one who is alive; Living his life to the fullest | |
| Aakif | Boy | The act of being strongly bonded towards someone or attached; One who stays at the mosque to worship Allah; One who stays away from people to dedicate himself to Allah | |
| Aakifah | Girl | One who stays at the mosque to worship Allah, One who stays away from people to dedicate himself to Allah | |
| Aakrama | Boy | Name of a famous companion of Prophet Muhammad | |
| Aala | Girl | A quality of being generous, bountiful, ample, or plentiful | |
| Aalaa | Girl | The one who has great values or quality; Highest in the world | |
| Aalam | Boy | World or universe; The one belonging to the whole World | |
| Aalamgeer | Boy | Supreme conqueror of the world; Defeatless | |
| Aalee | Boy | Noble and majestic; Highly impressive; Awe-inspiring | |
| Aaleyah | Girl | The one having superior social standing; The one exalted; Of high esteem | |
| Aali | Boy | Another name of Allah or the almighty | |
| Aalia | Girl | The one having superior social standing; The one exalted; Of high esteem | |
| Aalif | Boy | The one that is sympathetic or compassionate; Affectionate to others | |
| Aalim | Boy | The one who is knowledgeable, Scholar; Very wise | |
| Aalin | Girl | The one having superior social standing; The one exalted; Of high esteem | |
| Aalina | Girl | Light | |
| Aaliya | Girl | Ascending; Highborn; Exalted | |
| Aaliyah | Girl | Ascending; Highborn; Exalted | |
| Aaliyan | Boy | Noble, exalted | |
| Aalya | Girl | The one who is very smooth soft and serene | |
| Aalyah | Girl | Exalted, noble, sublime | |
| Aamaal | Girl | The belief; Expectation; Aspiration | |
| Aamal | Girl | To get to work; Stay in motion | |
| Aamanee | Girl | The good desire; Hope; A sound blessing | |
| Aamena | Girl | Trustworthy, faithful, or secure It's of Arabic origin | |
| Aamer | Boy | Prosperous; Full of life | |
| Aamil | Boy | A hardworking person; A doer | |
| Aamin | Boy | The one having a great grace of God; The one who is divine | |
| Aamina | Girl | This was the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad | |
| Aamina bee | Girl | The one who is blessed with the grace of god | |
| Aaminabee | Girl | The one who is blessed with the grace of god | |
| Aamira | Girl | The superior; Being prosperous; Abundant | |
| Aamirah | Girl | The one residing in a divine place; Close to god | |
| Aamish | Boy | Full of enjoyment; Food; Meat | |
| Aamna | Girl | State of tranquility and harmony | |
| Aani | Girl | The name of a poetess and scholar in Qastaniniyah | |
| Aaniya | Girl | Affectionate; Caring; Consoler | |
| Aaqaa | Boy | The supreme owner or father; Having full authority | |
| Aaqib | Boy | The follower of Allah; Follower | |
| Aaqil | Boy | The one who is blessed with quick cognitive capacity; Intelligent | |
| Aara | Girl | The person who can be adored; Adoring | |
| Aaraa | Girl | the act of adoring or embellishing | |
| Aarash | Boy | The first ray of the sun | |
| Aarib | Boy | the one who is healthy and very handsome | |
| Aarif | Boy | Acquainted; Knowledgeable; Devotee; Knowing; Aware | |
| Aarifa | Girl | One endowed with great knowledge | |
| Aariz | Boy | The one who is a respectable man; Intelligent; The one who leads | |
| Aaro | Boy | Mountain of strength; High mountain | |
| Aaroh | Boy | the one having high qualities as a mountain | |
| Aarzam | Boy | War; Battle; Being conqueror | |
| Aasaf | Boy | the one who is very clear or lined up | |
| Aaseamah | Girl | The one who is the protector | |
| Aaseayah | Girl | A deep thinker; Having the appearance of a deep thinker | |
| Aaseemah | Girl | The person having the spirit to protect and guide others | |
| Aaseeyah | Girl | Full of yearning or thoughtful | |
| Aaseiyah | Girl | One who tends and heals the weak and poor | |
| Aasemah | Girl | A guardian angel | |
| Aaseyah | Girl | One who be apt to weak; The one who makes good console and comfort | |
| Aasfa | Girl | The protector; The sole guardian | |
| Aashik | Boy | The true lover; A suitor | |
| Aashiq | Boy | The true lover; A suitor | |
| Aashir | Boy | The one who is alive; Living | |
| Aasieyah | Girl | This name gives you the capability of organizing, planning, and carrying work for great success | |
| Aasil | Boy | Aggression; To assault cruelly and constantly | |
| Aasim | Boy | The one who is a protector and a guardian | |
| Aasima | Girl | Protector and defender | |
| Aasimah | Girl | Someone who guards, watches over, or protects | |
| Aasiya | Girl | Goodness or the one who is very hopeful | |
| Aasiyah | Girl | Pharaoh's Wife who Embraced Islam | |
| Aasma | Girl | The one who is regarded with love and tenderness | |
Arabic is a beautiful language, and so are Arabic names. Arabic names are among the most adorable names in the world, thanks to their captivating sound and poetic appeal. They are gaining popularity in the Western world such as the US and the UK too. These names encompass a variety of meanings including nature, celestial beings, landscapes, occupation, and place of living. Arabic baby names inspired by Islam are often given in praise of Allah. Arabs also usually prefer to use the names of their ancestors to name their babies. So browse the list and take your pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Arabic baby names mean ‘gift?
Ata is a common Arabic name that means 'gift.' Ataullah is another prevalent name that comes from the combination of two terms, ata, meaning 'gift' and Allah, and means 'gift of God.' Some more Arabic names with similar connotations include Atiya, Hadiyya, Hiba, Ihab, and Nawal.
2. What is the Arabic baby name for miracle?
Ahya and its forms Aya and Ayah mean 'miracle' in Arabic. An Ayah makes up chapters in the Surah and is also a name referring to a verse in the Quran.
3. What Arabic name means happiness?
Nuzhat is an Arabic name that means 'happy.' Raghda is another name that refers to 'pleasant' or 'happy life' in Arabic. Other names that share similar meanings or connotations include Sadun (joyful), Saeida (happy), Suaidah (cheerful), Tasaad (she becomes happy), and Zahuk (laughs frequently).
4. What do common Arabic baby names like Mohammed and Fatima mean?
Mohammed is an Arabic name that is a spelling variant of the more popularly used Muhammad and means 'praised,' 'commendable,' or 'the praiseworthy.' On the other hand, Fatima is a spelling variant of the popularly used name Fatimah, which means 'to abstain.'
5. What are some Arabic baby names that have been used for centuries?
Some Arabic baby names that have stood the test of time include Muhammad (praiseworthy), Aaliyah (of high status), Amina (honest or faithful), and Zara (sublime).
6. What restrictions or guidelines should be followed when naming a baby in Islamic culture?
A few of the restrictions or guidelines you should keep in mind when naming a baby in Islamic culture is that it is forbidden to name a child with a name that denotes servitude to anyone other than Allah. Choosing names particularly used by non-Muslims, such as George, Michael, or Susan, is also forbidden. Titles that have belonged to tyrants and evil personalities should be avoided. Finally, it is also not advisable to name the child after the chapters of the Quran.
Infographic: Attractive Arabic Baby Names With Meanings
Arabic baby names are gaining popularity not only in Arab countries but also in the Western world. These names have beautiful meanings related to nature, religion, or traits. The infographic below presents some interesting Arabic names along with meanings to help you choose the best name for your bundle of joy.
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References:
- Arabic Personal Names.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Arabic_Personal_Names
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