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A'dab -
Hope and need

A'idah, Aida -
Visiting, returning; reward

A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah -


Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh)

Abia -
Great

Abida -
Worshipper

Abir, Abeer -
Fragrance

Ablah, Abla' -
Perfectly formed

Abra -
Example, lesson

Adara -
Virgin

Adiba -
Cultured, polite

Adila, Adilah, Adeela -


Equal

Adiva -
Pleasant, gentle

Afaf -
Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure

Afifah -
Chaste
Afra' -
White

Ahd -
Pledge, knowledge

Ahlam -
Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative

Ain -
Eye, thus "precious"

Aini -
Spring, flower, source, choice

Akilah -
Intelligent, logical, one who reasons

Alhena -
A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)

Alima -
Wise

Alimah -
Skilled in music or dance

Aliyyah, Aliah, A'lia -


Exaulted, noble, highest social standing

Almas -
Diamond

Aludra -
Virgin

Alzubra -
(A star in the constellation Leo)

Amal, A'mal, Amala -


Hopes, aspirations

Amani -
Wishes, aspirations
Amatullah -
Female servant of Allah

Amber -
Jewel

Aminah, Ameena -
Trustworthy, faithful

Amineh -
Faithful

Amirah, Ameera -
Princess, leader

Amtullah -
Female servant of Allah

Anan -
Clouds

Anbar -
Perfume, ambergris

Anisah -
Close, intimate, good friend

Anwar -
Rays of light

Ara -
Opinions

Areebah -
Witty, smart

Arub -
Loving to her husband

Asima -
Protector

Asiya -
One who tends to the weak, one who heals
Asma' -
Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr

Atifa -
Affection, sympathy

Atiya -
Gift

Ayah -
Sign; distinct

Azhar -
Flowers, blossoms

Azizah, Azeeza -
Esteemed, precious, cherished

Azzah -
Young, female gazelle

Badi'a -
Unprecedented, admirable, unique

Badra -
Full moon

Badriyyah -
Resembling the full moon

Bahira, Baheera -
Dazzling, brilliant

Bahiya -
Beautiful, radiant

Balqis -
Name of the Queen of Sheba

Banan -
Delicate, finger tips

Baraka -
White one
Bari'ah -
Excelling

Barika -
Bloom, be successful

Bashirah, Basheera -
Bringer of good tidings, joy

Basimah, Baseema -
Smiling

Basmah -
A smile

Batul, Batool -
Ascetic virgin

Bilqis -
Queen of Sheeba

Bushra -
Good Omen

Buthaynah, Buthayna -
Of beautiful and tender body

Cala -
Castle

Cantara -
Small bridge

Dahab -
Gold

Dalal -
Treated or touched in a kind and loving way

Duha, Dhuha -
Forenoon

Fadilah, Fadheela -
Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined
Fadwa -
Name derived from self-sacrifice

Faizah -
Victorious, winner

Falak -
Star

Farah -
Joy

Faridah, Fareeda -
Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem

Farihah, Fareeha -
Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad

Fatimah, Fatima -
Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

Fatin or Fatinah -
Captivating, alluring, enchanting

Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia -


Successful, victorious

Fellah -
Arabian jasmine

Firdaws, Firdoos -
Highest garden in Paradise

Firyal -
Name

Ghadah -
Beautiful

Ghaliyah -
Fragrant

Ghaniyah -
Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty
Ghayda -
Young and delicate

Ghusun, Ghusoon -
Branches of a tree

Habibah -
Beloved, sweetheart, darling

Hadiya -
Guide to righteousness

Hadiyyah -
A gift

Hafsah -
Wife of the Prophet (pbuh)

Hafthah -
Preserved, protected

Haifa, Hayfa' -
Slender, of beautiful body

Halah -
Aureole

Halimah, Haleema -
Gentle, patient, mild-tempered

Hamidah, Hameeda -
Praiseworthy

Hana' -
Happiness

Hanan -
Mercy

Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa -


True believer

Haniyyah -
Pleased, happy
Hasna' -
Beautiful

Hayam -
Deliriously in love

Hayat -
Life

Hessa - C
Destiny

Hibah - C
Gift

Hind -
Proper name

Huda, Hooda -
Right guidance

Huma -
Bird who brings joy

Huriyyah, Hooriya -
Angel

Husn -
Beauty

Husniyah -
Beautiful

Ibtihaj - C
Joy

Ikram - C
Honor, hospitality, generosity

Ilham - C
Intuition

Iman - C
Faith, belief
Imtithal - CC
Polite obedience

In'am - C
Kindness, benefaction, bestowal

Inas - EC
Sociability

Inaya - C
Concern; solicitude

Intisar - CC
Triumph

Izdihar - CC
Flourishing, blooming

Jala' -
Clarity, elucidation

Jamilah, Jameela -
Beautiful, graceful, lovely

Janan -
Heart, soul

Johara -
Jewel

Jumanah -
Silver pearl

Kalila -
Sweetheart, beloved

Kamilah -
Perfect

Karida -
Untouched

Karimah, Kareema -
Generous, noble
Kawthar -
River in Paradise

Khadijah, Khadeeja -
First wife of the Prophet (pbuh)

Khalidah -
Immortal

Khayriyyah, Khairiya -
Charitable, good

Khulud, Khulood -
Immortality

Kulthum, Kulthoom -
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

Lama -
Darkness of lips

Lamis, Lamees - C
Soft to the touch

Lamya' -
Of dark lips

Latifah, Lateefa -
Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly

Layla, Leila -
(Born at) night

Lina, Leena -
Tender

Lu'lu' -
Pearls

Lubabah -
The innermost essence

Luloah - E
A pearl
Ma'isah - E
Walking with a proud, swinging gait

Madihah, Madeeha -
Praiseworthy

Maha -
Wild cow, cow-eyes

Maizah -
Discerning

Majidah, Majeeda -
Glorious

Makarim - C
Of good and honorable character

Malak -
Angel

Malika -
Queen

Manal -
Attainment, achievement

Manar -
Guiding light

Maram -
Asperation

Mariam, Maryam -
Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary"

Mas'ouda -
Happy, lucky, fortunate

Mawiyah -
The essence of life

May -
Old Arabic name
Maymunah -
Auspicious, blessed

Maysa' -
To walk with a proud, swinging gait

Maysun, Maysoon -
Of beautiful face and body

Mayyadah -
To walk with a proud, swinging gait

Mufidah, Mufeeda -
Useful

Muhjah -
Heart's blood, soul

Muminah - C
Pious believer

Muna, Mona -
Wish, desire

Munirah, Muneera -
Illuminating, shedding light

Mushirah, Musheera -
Giving counsel, advising

Muslimah -
Devout believer

Na'ilah -
Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds

Na'ima, Na'imah -
Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace

Nabihah, Nabeeha -
Intelligent

Nabilah, Nabeela -
Noble
Nada - E
Generousity, dew

Nadia -
The beginning, first

Nadidah, Nadeeda -
Equal, rival

Nadirah -
Rare, precious

Nadwah - E
Councel

Nafisah, Nafeesa -
Precious thing, gem

Nahlah - E
A drink of water

Najah - E
Success

Najat -
Safety

Najibah, Najeeba -
Of noble birth

Najiyah -
Safe

Najla -
Of wide eyes

Najwa -
Confidential talk, secret conversation

Najya -
Victorious

Nashida -
Student
Nashwa -
Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates

Nasiha -
One who gives valuable advice

Nasira -
Victorious, helper

Nathifa -
Clean, pure

Nawal -
Gift

Nawar -
Flower

Nazahah -
Purity, righteousness, honesty

Nazihah -
Honest

Nazirah -
Like, equal, matching

Ni'mah - C
Blessing, loan

Ni'mat -
Blessings, loans

Nibal - C
Arrows

Nida -
Call

Nouf -
Highest point on a mountain

Nudar, Nudhar -
Gold
Nuha -
Intelligence

Numa -
Beautiful and pleasant

Nur, Noor -
Light

Qubilah - C
Concord

Ra'idah -
Leader

Rabab -
White cloud

Rabi'ah -
Garden, springtime

Radeyah, Radhiya -
Content, satisfied

Radwa, Radhwa -
A mountain in Medina

Rafa' -
Happiness, prosperity

Raghd -
Pleasant

Rahimah -
Merciful, compassionate

Raja' -
Hopeful

Rana -
To gaze, look

Rand - E
Tree of good scent
Raniyah -
Gazing

Rasha - E
Young gazelle

Rashida, Rasheeda -
Wise, mature

Rawdah, Rawdha - E
Garden

Rawiyah - E
Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry

Rayya - E
Sated with drink

Rida - C
Favored by God

Rihana -
Sweet basil

Rim, Reem -
Gazelle

Rima, Reema - C
White antelope

Rukan -
Steady, confident

Ruqayyah, Ruqaya -
Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

Ruwaydah -
Walking gently

Sabah -
Morning

Sabirah -
Patient
Safa -
Clarity, purity, serenity

Safiyyah -
Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend

Sahar - EE
Dawn

Sahlah -
Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing

Saidah -
Happy, fortunate

Saihah -
Good, useful

Sakinah, Sakeena
God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility

Salihah
Correct, agreeable

Salimah, Saleema
Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy

Salma
Peaceful

Salwa
Solace; quail

Samah
Generosity

Samar
Evening conversation

Sameh
Forgiver

Samihah, Sameeha
Generous

Samira, Sameera
Entertaining female companion
Samiyah
Elevated, exhalted, lofty

Sana'
Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look

Sawsan
Lily of the valley

Shadha
Aromatic

Shadiyah
Singer

Shahrazad
Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights"

Sharifah, Shareefa
Noble

Siham
Arrows

Suha
Name of a star

Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla


Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing

Suhaymah
Small arrow

Suhayr, Suhair
Proper name

Sumayyah, Sumaiya
Proper name

Tahirah
Pure, chaste

Takiyah
Pious, righteous

Talibah
Seeker after knowledge

Tarub, Taroob
Merry

Thana'
Thankfulness
Thara'
Wealth

Thurayya
Star

Umayma
Little mother

Wafa'
Faithfulness

Wafiqah, Wafeeqa
Successful

Wafiyyah, Wafiya
Loyal, faithful

Wahibah
Giver, donor

Wajihah, Wajeeha
Eminent, distinguished

Walidah
Newborn

Warda, Wardah, Wordah


Rose

Widad
Love, friendship

Wijdan
Ecstacy, sentiment

Wisal
Communion in love

Yafiah
High

Yakootah
Emerald

Yamha
Dove

Yaminah
Right and proper
Yasirah
Lenient

Yasmine, Yasmin, Yasmeen


Jasmine

Yumn
Good fortune, success

Yusra
Proper name

Zafirah
Victorious, successful

Zahirah
Shining, luminous

Zahra'
White

Zahrah
Flower, beauty, star

Zainab, Zaynab
Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)

Zakiyyah
Pure

Zaynah, Zaina
Beautiful

Zubaidah
Excellent

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