Female Names
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| Name |
Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abeer | Fragrance |
| Afaf | Chastity |
| Afrah | Happiness |
| Aishah | Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prophet Muhammad |
| Aliyah | Exalted; Highest social standing |
| Amal | Hopes; Aspirations |
| Amani | Wishes; Aspirations |
| Ameenah | Trustworthy; Faithful |
| Aneesah | Friendly; of good company |
| Asiyah | One who tends to the weak and heals them |
| Asalah | Purity |
| Asma' | Daughter of Abu Bakr |
| Azeezah | Esteemed; Precious; Cherished |
| Ablaa | Perfectly formed |
| Adeelah | Equal |
| Afraah | White |
| Ahlam | Witty and imaginative |
| Aidah | Visiting; Returning |
| Amatullah | Female servant of Allah |
| Amirah | Leader; Princess |
| Anwaar | Rays of light |
| Areej | Pleasant smell |
| Arwah | Female mountain goat |
| Asah | Plant known for its green color |
| Aseelah | One belonging to a great heritage and family |
| Aasmaa | Excellent; Precious |
| Azhaar | Blossoms |
| Badriyah | Resembling full moon |
| Bahiyah | Beautiful; Radiant |
| Basimah | Smiling |
| Bashirah | Bringer of good tidings |
| Batool | Ascetic virgin |
| Baheerah | Dazzling; Brilliant |
| Bilquis | The name of the Queen of Sheba |
| Basmah | A smile |
| Bushra | Good omen |
| Buthayna | Of beautiful and tender body |
| Faizah | Victorious; Winner |
| Fareedah | Unique |
| Fawzia | Successful; Victorious |
| Fadheelah | Virtue |
| Fareehah | Happy; Joyful |
| Fatimah | Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom) |
| Fatinah | Captivating |
| Firdows | Paradise |
| Ghadah | Beautiful |
| Ghaaliyah | Fragrant |
| Ghusoon | Branches (tree) |
| Hadiyah | Guide to righteousness |
| Hameedah | Praiseworthy |
| Hanan | Mercy |
| Haleemah | Gentle; Patient |
| Haniya | Pleased; Happy |
| Hayaam | Deliriously in love |
| Haifa | Slender; of beautiful body |
| Hind | Proper name |
| Huma | A solitary bird that brings joy |
| Hadiyah | Gift |
| Hana | Happiness |
| Hala | Aureole |
| Haneefah | True believer in monotheism |
| Hasnah | Beautiful |
| Hayat | Life |
| Huda | Guidance |
| Iman (or Eman) | Faith; Belief |
| Inam | Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal |
| Inayah | Concern; Solicitude |
| Inas | Sociability |
| Intisaar | Triumph |
| Jameelah | Beautiful |
| Jalah | Clarity; Elucidation |
| Janaan | Heart or soul |
| Jumaanah | Silver pearl |
| Kameelah | Most perfect |
| Khadijah | Name of Prophet Muhammad's wife |
| Khawlah | Proper name |
| Kulthum | Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (p) |
| Kaamilah | Perfect |
| Kareemah | Generous; Noble |
| Kawthar | River in Paradise |
| Khalidah | Immortal |
| Khairiyah | Charitable; Good |
| Lamiyah | Dark-lipped |
| Leena | Tender |
| Lateefah | Gentle; Kind |
| Lubaabah | The innermost essence |
| Maha | Gazelle |
| Majidah | Glorious |
| Manaar | Guiding light (lighthouse) |
| Maryam | Name of Mother of Esa |
| Maimunah | Auspicious; Blessed |
| Maysoon | Of beautiful face and body |
| Mufeeda | Useful |
| Muna | Wish; Desire |
| Madeehah | Praiseworthy |
| Maisa | Walking with a proud swinging gait |
| Majeedah | Glorious |
| Manaal | Attainment; Achievement |
| May | Old Arabic name |
| Maysaa | To walk with a swinging gait |
| Mayyada | To walk with a proud strut |
| Muneerah | Illuminating; Shedding light |
| Nabeelah | Noble |
| Nadia | The begining, first |
| Nafeesa | Precious thing |
| Naeema | Living a soft, enjoyable life |
| Najeebah | Of noble birth |
| Najat | Safety |
| Najla | Wide eyed |
| Nashida | Student |
| Nasiha | One who gives valuable advice |
| Nawal | Gift |
| Nazeeya | Optimistic and full of hope |
| Nimat | Blessings; Loans |
| Nuha | Intelligence; Mind |
| Noor | Light |
| Nusaybah | Proper name |
| Nabeehah | Intelligent |
| Nada | Generosity; Dew |
| Nadirah | Rare, Precious |
| Nadwa | Council |
| Nailah | Acquirer; Obtainer |
| Najaah | Success |
| Najiyah | Safe |
| Najwah | Confidential talk; Secret conversation |
| Najyah | Victorious |
| Nasirah | Victorious, helper |
| Nawar | Flower |
| Nazeeha | Honest |
| Nazeerah | Like; Equal; Matching |
| Naeemah | Blessing; Loan |
| Nida | Call |
| Nahlah | A drink (of water) |
| Nuzhah | Pleasure trip; Excursion spot |
| Radiyah | Content; Satisfied |
| Raja | Hope |
| Rafa | Happiness; Prosperity |
| Raniyah | Gazing |
| Rasheedah | Wise; Mature |
| Rawiya | Poetess |
| Rukan | Steady; Confident |
| Rabeah | Garden |
| Radwa | Name of mountain in Medina |
| Raida | Leader |
| Rana | To gaze; Look |
| Rand | Tree of good scent |
| Rasha | Young gazelle |
| Rawdha | Garden |
| Raya | Sated with drink |
| Reemah | White antelope |
| Ruqaya | Name of the Prophet's daughter |
| Ruwayda | Walking gently |
| Safa | Clarity; Purity; Serenity |
| Sahar | Dawn |
| Sakeenah | God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility |
| Saleemah | Safe; Healthy |
| Salma | Peaceful |
| Samaah | Generosity |
| Sameeha | Generous |
| Samiyah | Elevated; Lofty |
| Sawda | Proper name |
| Shareefah | Noble |
| Suha | Name of a star |
| Suhaymah | Small arrow |
| Sumayah | Proper name |
| Sabirah | Patient |
| Safiyah | Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend |
| Sahla | Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style) |
| Salihah | Good; Useful |
| Salimah | Safe; Healthy |
| Salwah | Quail; Solace |
| Samar | Evening conversations |
| Sameerah | Entertaining companion (woman) |
| Sana | Resplendence; Brilliance |
| Sawsan | Lily of the valley |
| Shaadiya | Singer |
| Sihaam | Arrows |
| Suhayla | Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style) |
| Suhair | Proper name |
| Taroob | Merry |
| Tharah | Wealth |
| Tamadhur | Proper name |
| Tahirah | Pure; Chaste |
| Thanaa | Thankfulness |
| Thuraya or Soraya) | Star |
| Wafeeqa | Successful |
| Wajeeha | Eminent; Distinguished |
| Widad | Love; Friendship |
| Wafa | Faithfulness |
| Wafiya | Loyal; Faithful |
| Warda | Rose |
| Wijdan | Ecstasy; Sentiment |
| Yasirah | Lenient |
| Yumn | Good fortune; Success |
| Yasmeen | Jasmine |
| Yamha | Dove |
| Yusra | Proper name |
| Zafirah | Victorious; Successful |
| Zahraa | White |
| Zakiyyah | Pure |
| Zahirah | Shining; Luminous |
| Zahrah | Flower; Beauty; Star |
| Zainab | Name of Prophet's daughter |
| Zayna | Beautiful |