4212 Arabic Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Names hold significant importance in Arab societies, serving as an expression of identity, values, and family lineage. Arabic girl names often carry profound meanings and are selected with great care to bestow positive attributes upon the child. Throughout history, Arabic language names have followed a distinctive naming system. Unlike the given/middle/family names commonly found in many cultures, people from Arabic-speaking communities often have a chain of names. Reflecting the religious and cultural importance associated with each individual’s identity, the naming system involves a series of names. Traditionally, Arabic names can consist of four names or more, including the person’s name, father’s name, grandfather’s name, and family name. This extended naming convention provides a comprehensive identification of an individual’s lineage and family heritage (1). Many Arabic girls’ names bear similarities to masculine names in meaning and spelling, as masculine given names could be feminized by adding ‘a’ or ‘ah’ to the end. For example, the name Khalid, when feminized, becomes Khalida(h). This linguistic convention allows for the creation of feminine versions of names based on existing masculine forms. Furthermore, Arabic names often undergo different transliterations into English, leading to various spellings. For instance, Majid may also appear as Majeed or Mejeed. The use of contractions further contributes to spelling variations, as seen in Saladdin, which may also be written as Sal-ad-Din or Sal-Addin. To avoid misspellings, countries such as Saudi Arabian have driver’s licenses and passports that provide official English transliterations in the Roman alphabet (2). The naming process reflects the importance of family lineage and heritage, making these names a cherished choice for parents seeking meaningful and beautiful names for their daughters. Keeping this in mind, we have included both traditional and modern names, each carrying unique significance and reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of Arabic naming customs.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Yanal		Unisex	Gift from God
Yanice		Unisex	Grace or mercy of God
Yaquta		Girl	Gold, ruby, pearl, and coral; A term used for gemstones
Yaseen		Unisex	Leader, enlightened, compassionate
Yaseera		Girl	One who is blessed and living well
Yashfa		Girl	She who intercedes on behalf of someone on judgment day
Yasiin		Girl	Peaceful; Beautiful
Yasim		Girl	Jasmine; Fragrance; Sweet smelling like Jasmine; Beautiful and fair
Yasirah		Girl	Wealthy; Prosperous
Yasmeen		Girl	Jasmine flower
Yasmin		Girl	Flower or Jasmine
Yasmoon		Girl	Another name for jasmine flower
Yasser		Girl	Easy-going, compassionate, resourceful
Yassin		Unisex	One who is rich and prosperous
Yaya		Unisex	Joyful, lively, and affectionate
Yazir		Girl	Bold, confident, leader
Yazmeen		Girl	Gift of God
Yeganeh		Girl	Unique
Yehia		Unisex	God's graciousness
Yemen		Unisex	The country of the south
Yezan		Unisex	Strong and determined
Yosifa		Girl	God will increase; Feminine form of Joseph
Yosra		Unisex	Prosperous or successful
Youmna		Girl	Righteous, blessed, content
Younes		Unisex	God is gracious
Younis		Girl	Dove; Peaceful
Younus		Unisex	Prophet Jonah
Yousra		Girl	Gift from God
Yumna		Girl	Fortunate child
Yusairah		Unisex	Bold and noble
Yusayrah		Girl	Easy; One of the First Two Swear Allegiance (bayah) to the Prophet
Yushfa		Girl	Youthful
Yusra		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Yusria		Girl	Highly prosperous; Fortunate; Lucky; Well-destined
Yuvleen		Girl	Absorbed in youthfulness; One who is young and vibrant
Yza		Unisex	Comfort; Consolation
Zaafarani		Girl	Saffron
Zaafir		Girl	Victorious, successful, triumphant
Zaafirah		Girl	Victorious; Successful
Zaair		Unisex	Exalted, noble, worthy
Zabe		Unisex	God is my oath; God is perfect
Zabella		Unisex	Graceful and elegant
Zabian		Girl	A worshiper of heavenly bodies
Zada		Unisex	Fortunate; Prosperous
Zadia		Unisex	Prosperous; Fortunate; Lucky
Zaeed		Unisex	Warrior; Strengthl Victorious
Zaf		Unisex	Quick; Swift; Rapid
Zafina		Unisex	Beautiful, graceful, and mysterious
Zafirah		Girl	Triumphant; Successful; Victorious; Winner
Zafrina		Girl	Successful; Victorious
Zagan		Unisex	Prudent; Wise
Zaha		Girl	Traveling over a dusty sky; Satisfied; Peaceable; Peaceful
Zahaan		Unisex	Radiance, brilliance, dawn
Zahab		Girl	Gold
Zahair		Unisex	Radiant, bright, outstanding
Zahaira		Unisex	Exotic, unique, beautiful
Zaharah		Unisex	Beautiful
Zaheen		Unisex	Intelligent, brilliant, sharp
Zaheera		Girl	A plant that has flowered
Zahia		Unisex	Distinguished, radiant, graceful
Zahida		Girl	She who is restrained; Devoted to God
Zahira		Unisex	Shining, radiant, bright
Zahirah		Girl	Shining; Luminous
Zahiya		Unisex	Radiant, beautiful, lively
Zahraa		Girl	Blooming or radiant
Zahria		Girl	Radiant, beautiful, princess-like
Zahriyyah		Girl	Flower-like; Flower vase
Zahyan		Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Zaib		Girl	A graceful and beautiful woman
Zaiba		Unisex	Beauty, elegance, grace
Zaida		Girl	Victorious, fortunate, prosperous
Zaidee		Girl	Prosperous; Increasing in wealth and growth
Zaidie		Girl	Prosperous or fortunate
Zaima		Girl	Leader; A woman with leadership qualities
Zaimah		Unisex	Leader; Ambitious; Determined
Zaina		Girl	Beautiful
Zainab		Girl	Beautiful plant; Fragrant
Zainah		Unisex	Beautiful, intelligent, determined
Zaine		Unisex	Beautiful; Good
Zaira		Unisex	Princess or radiant
Zairah		Girl	Exotic, unique, beautiful
Zaitun		Girl	Olive
Zaituna		Girl	Olive tree
Zaiyan		Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Zakirah		Unisex	Intelligent and insightful
Zakiya		Unisex	Pure or intelligent
Zakiyyah		Girl	Pure
Zalan		Unisex	Unique; Stylish
Zalika		Girl	One who is well-born
Zaliyah		Girl	Beautiful; Wonderful; Heavenly
Zalora		Unisex	Unique; Exotic
Zamaair		Girl	Hearts; Consciences
Zaman		Unisex	Time or era
Zamara		Unisex	To sing; To praise
Zamin		Unisex	Earth; Land
Zamira		Girl	Lean; Fit
Zamiya		Unisex	Unique and exotic name
Zamiyah		Unisex	Beautiful; Strong; Resilient
Zanab		Girl	Fragrant flower; Father's joy
Zaneerah		Girl	An intelligent and wise woman

Arabic girl names carry significant meanings in Arab societies, embodying identity, values, and family lineage. The distinctive naming system reflects the uniqueness of these names and their cultural and religious importance while strengthening their ancestral roots. Thus, from the traditional name Abidah to the more contemporary Zara, with the above list, you can now select from an array of options and find the one that best aligns with your values and virtues to help your baby girl attain a similar positive spiritual growth.

Infographic: Modern Arabic Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Arabic names are rich in cultural significance and carry a sense of history and tradition, reflecting deep religious and symbolic meanings. With a variety of names to choose from, Arabic baby girl names encompass qualities such as beauty, strength, wisdom, and virtue. In this infographic, you will explore some of the most meaningful and impactful Arabic names for girls.

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