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The Middle East is a region located in western Asia. Fondly referred to as the ‘cradle of civilization', the Middle East has been home to some of the earliest accomplishments of humanity. This region has also been the origin point of various belief systems and religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, which define the modern civilization.
With a wide variety of people, cultures, and religions, the Middle East boasts of some of the most gorgeous and exotic baby names too. Typically, Middle Eastern names carry linguistic roots and are handed down through generations. For instance, most of the Arabic names reflect one of the 99 attributes of Allah. While Christian and Hebrew names are usually derived from the Bible or Old Testament. The spelling of the names can be tweaked to suit the local language. Below MomJunction helps you discover a whole new world of Middle Eastern baby names for your boy and girl. Take a look.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sigliah |  |  Girl | Violet |
| Songl | | Girl | The last rose |
| Suhaymah | | Girl | Small arrow |
| Sukru | |  Boy | Grateful |
| Syman | | Boy | A form of Simon; Listen |
| Talora | | Girl | Dew of the morning |
| Taslimah | | Girl | Salutation; Peace |
| Tavi | | Boy | A form of David; Beloved |
| Tibon | | Boy | Nature lover |
| Tirsa | | Girl | Pleasant |
| Todros | | Boy | God's graceful gift |
| Tzafrirah | | Girl | Morning breeze |
| Ubaid | | Boy | Faithful |
| Ubaida | | Boy | Servant of God |
| Uhuru | | Girl | Freedom |
| Umarah | | Boy | A non-mandatory pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca |
| Umayma | | Girl | Little mother |
| Uriel | | Boy | God is my light; An archangel |
| Urwah | | Boy | Support |
| Usama | | Boy | Lion; One who is as brave as a lion |
| Uthman | | Boy | Wise; Most powerful; Dragon cub; Name of one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad |
| Uwais | | Boy | A small wolf |
| Varten | | Boy | Rose giver |
| Wahibah | | Girl | Giver; Donor |
| Wajdi | | Boy | Passion and love |
| Walidah | | Girl | Newborn |
| Walliyullah | | Boy | Supporter of God |
| Wijdan | | Girl | Ecstasy; Sentiment |
| Wisal | | Girl | Communion in love |
| Wordah | | Girl | Rose |
| Xantheus | | Boy | One who is golden-haired |
| Ximena | | Girl | He has heard |
| Yael | | Boy | Mountain goat |
| Yakub | | Boy | God will protect |
| Yalanda | | Girl | Form of Yolanda; Violet flower |
| Yaman | | Boy | Intelligent |
| Yaminah | | Girl | One who is right-handed |
| Yanni | | Boy | God is gracious |
| Yasar | | Boy | Wealth; Ease |
| Yasuf | | Boy | He will increase |
| Yazdan | | Boy | One who is mild and merciful |
| Yazid | | Boy | God will increase |
| Yegane | | Girl | A woman of incomparable beauty |
| Yeira | | Girl | Light |
| Yildiz | | Girl | Star |
| Yishai | | Boy | Gift |
| Yoninah | | Girl | Little dove |
| Yosifa | | Girl | God will increase; Feminine form of Joseph |
| Yushua | | Boy | God saves |
| Zafeer | | Boy | One of firm and resolute intention |
| Zafir | | Boy | Victorious |
| Zahavah | | Girl | Golden |
| Zahir | | Boy | Clear; Manifest; Shine |
| Zahirah | | Girl | Shining; Luminous |
| Zahrah | | Girl | Flower |
| Zaim | | Boy | Leader; Chief; General |
| Zakiyah | | Girl | A lady of keen perception and sharp mind |
| Zakiyyah | | Girl | Pure |
| Zakwan | | Boy | One who is intuitive |
| Zaleekhah | | Girl | A variant of Zulaikha, meaning brilliant beauty |
| Zalika | | Girl | One who is well-born |
| Zambak | | Girl | Lily |
| Zamir | | Boy | Songbird |
| Zarif | | Boy | Humorous |
| Zarifah | | Girl | A graceful woman |
| Zavier | | Boy | The new house |
| Zayid | | Boy | Increasing; Growing |
| Zeev | | Boy | Wolf |
| Zehab | | Boy | Gold |
| Zeinab | | Girl | Beautiful |
| Zeki | | Boy | One who is clever and intelligent |
| Zel | | Girl | Private or special |
| Zemar | | Boy | Lion |
| Zemira | | Girl | A branch |
| Zephan | | Boy | Treasured by God |
| Zephaniah | | Boy | Treasured by God |
| Zevi | | Boy | Deer |
| Zihayr | | Boy | Brilliant or shining |
| Zikiya | | Girl | One who is smart and intelligent |
| Zimora | | Girl | A branch |
| Zimra | | Boy | The song of praise |
| Zimraan | | Boy | Praise |
| Zivah | | Girl | One who is bright and shining |
| Ziynet | | Girl | Ornament |
| Zlem | | Girl | Longing, yearning |
| Zoltan | | Boy | Ruler; Sultan |
| Zubaydah | | Girl | One who has a soft body |
| Zubayr | | Boy | Strong and powerful |
| Zuberi | | Boy | One who is strong |
| Zuhairah | | Girl | Blossom; Radiant; Shining |
| Zuhayr | | Boy | Little flower |
| Zumarrad | | Girl | Emerald or precious stone |
| Zurah | | Girl | The heavenly body Venus |
