Having a baby isn’t just about changing diapers, decorating nurseries, and waking up several times at night. It’s also about finding a good name for your wee one. Most parents today look for a classic and traditional name, just to be on the safe side. But if you don’t want your baby’s name to drown in the crowd, you have to step out of your comfort zone and pick a name from a different culture or country.
The naming customs and conventions of Lebanon is similar to Arabic naming conventions. Names derived from the Holy Quran are a favorite, followed by Biblical and names inspired by locations. But that doesn’t mean Western names are not used in Lebanon. Anthony was the top name for baby boys in Lebanon last year.
A typical Lebanon name consists of a personal name, followed by the father’s personal name and grandfather’s personal name or family name. Traditionally, a Lebanese woman does not change her name upon marriage, but she may adopt her husband’s family name. It’s totally upon her. Take a dip in the Lebanon culture with MomJunction's list of Lebanon baby names with meaning below. We’re pretty sure you’ll find the ‘perfect’ name on this list.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aahad | Unity, oneness, harmony | Boy | |||
Aatazaz | Someone important or servant of the mighty. | Boy | |||
Abdel | Servant Of God; Servant of Allah | Boy | |||
Abila | Beautiful and healthy. | Girl | |||
Abroud | A fair and beautiful girl. | Girl | |||
Adeline | Noble or nobility | Girl | |||
Adeline | A variant of Adela, meaning noble. | Girl | |||
Aleyna | Awakening | Girl | |||
Amal | Bright; Clean; Pure; Unblemished; Hope; Aspiration; Guiltless | Boy | |||
Amir | A born leader and a prince who is born to give orders | Boy | |||
Anas | One of Prophet's companion; a friendly person | Boy | |||
Angela | An angel sent from heaven to spread peace and love | Girl | |||
Antanios | A successful and flourishing man | Boy | |||
Armin | Universal, army, complete and protective | Boy | |||
Assi | A beautiful and fair god or goddess | Boy | |||
Aybak | This name refers to Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak. It means slave or messenger. | Boy | |||
Ayman | A right headed and blessed individual | Boy | |||
Badah | A person who is broad minded. | Girl | |||
Baqil | A young and handsome bloke | Boy | |||
Bariqa | Lightning, shining or fast. | Girl | |||
Barjees | Jupiter or a star of the 6th sky. | Boy | |||
Battah | Lebanon surname | Boy | |||
Bazif | To be proud of something. | Girl | |||
Bukhdan | Something that's sleek, smooth and tender. | Girl | |||
Byblos | My father is joy | Boy | |||
Charbel | Narration of story of God | Boy | |||
Cyla | From the ancient times. | Girl | |||
Daiam | Everlasting or permanent. | Boy | |||
Dasia | Lebanese term for daisy flower, excellence | Girl | |||
Delkash | Attraction, charm and fascination. | Girl | |||
Dina | A valley which is filled with beautiful flowers | Girl | |||
Eessa | Lebanese variation of Jesus. It means devoted to God. | Boy | |||
Elias | One who believes Yahweh is the Lord | Boy | |||
Elie | One who deeply loves God and shares light | Boy | |||
Farez | An eloquent person. | Boy | |||
Farghan | Wide open or a wave of music. | Boy | |||
Ferazia | High, lofty, elevated or tall. | Girl | |||
Ferjal | A prosperous, rich and well settled boy. | Boy | |||
Ferman | A man who is superior and commands respect. | Boy | |||
Ferwa | Passion, fondness, desire or longing. | Girl | |||
Foziah | One who is victorious and successful. | Girl | |||
Ghafran | Ghafran is an attributive name of prophet Muhammad. It means absolution or salvation. | Boy | |||
Ghasharab | Strong and powerful person. | Boy | |||
Ghashmira | Liberty, generosity, munificence | Girl | |||
Ghasif | One who is happy and cheerful and leads a comfortable life. | Boy | |||
Ghawer | Consideration, deliberation or depth. | Boy | |||
Ghumra | Lebanese term for saffron or yellow color. | Girl | |||
Guita | World or universe. It's also a kind of song. | Girl | |||
Haasim | One who live the life with zeal, ardor and enthusiasm. | Boy | |||
Halifa | Friend, or ones who always stay together. | Girl | |||
Hamees | One who is brave, courageous and bold. | Boy | |||
Hamia | One with a sense of honor. | Girl | |||
Hani | One with a delightful behavior. | Boy | |||
Hareem | The walls of the house of Kaaba. | Girl | |||
Horiya | Angel or a black eyed heavenly nymph. | Girl | |||
Idrees | Variant of the name Idris. It means one who instructs or teaches. | Boy | |||
Ieisha | Alive or she who lives. | Girl | |||
Iffaa | One who keeps her faith alive. | Girl | |||
Ihtishaam | One who has a splendid or magnificent personality. | Boy | |||
Ijaaz | Miracle, astonishment, or magnanimity. | Boy | |||
Ijtiba | One who is chosen, elected or approved. | Boy | |||
Ikhlaaq | A man with good demeanor and moral virtues. | Boy | |||
Imad | Pillar, support or mainstay | Boy | |||
Immad | A variant of Imad, meaning pillar or support. | Boy | |||
Imman | Safety, protection, shelter or refuge. | Boy | |||
Injila | Shining, brilliant, glittering and glistening | Girl | |||
Iqala | A woman who is humble and modest. | Girl | |||
Iraj | Flower or blossom. | Girl | |||
Ishaaq | One of the names of prophet. It means pious or true believer. | Boy | |||
Iskandar | Iskandar is a Lebanese version of Alexander and means defender of mankind | Boy | |||
Jasar | One who is brave, bold and courageous. | Boy | |||
Jean-Marc | God is gracious, manly | Boy | |||
Kashir | A humorous man | Boy | |||
Kiswar | Nation, country or realm. | Girl | |||
Kitana | The name means Light | Girl | |||
Kitianna | The name means Light and Diety | Girl | |||
Lena | A short of Helen, meaning a torch, or Hindu for a Tender and devoted woman | Girl | |||
Leyla | The one who is born at night | Girl | |||
Liman | Liman is a Lebanon term for bright, shining and lustrous. | Boy | |||
Limees | Something that's tender, delicate and soft to touch. | Girl | |||
Maheer | A brave bold and courageous man | Boy | |||
Maier | Bright and shining | Boy | |||
Majedah | Noble or glorious | Girl | |||
Maroun | One who has a Saint's name | Boy | |||
Masab | Name of a friend of Prophet Muhammad. | Boy | |||
Mazia | Soft and supple | Girl | |||
Merjan | Lebanese term for diamond or pearl. | Girl | |||
Mubariz | A Lebanese term for soldier or police. | Boy | |||
Mubashir | The bringer of good news. | Boy | |||
Muhib | One who is noble and lovable | Boy | |||
Nigarish | One who's always on the mind, vision, or fantasy. | Girl | |||
Nuralain | Brightness, light, radiance or bringer of happiness | Girl | |||
Parniyan | Soft silk, a dress made of soft silk. | Girl | |||
Qabita | Name of an ancient Egyptian woman. | Girl | |||
Qailah | One of the names of Name of a Sahabiyyah (RA). | Girl | |||
Qamra | A Lebanese term for moon. | Girl | |||
Qateel | The one who can sacrifice anything for the welfare of the almighty. | Boy | |||
Qutab | One who is great, noble and venerable | Boy | |||
Raafe | A good companion | Boy | |||
Rafqa | Wide | Girl | |||