30 Strong Arabic Baby Names
Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people worldwide and is the official language of 22 sovereign states...not to mention the influence of Arabic echoes through lots of other languagesâand itâs also the basis for some amazing baby names! Any of these traditional Arabic baby names will definitely set your sweet boy or girl apart. These Arabic baby names have both strong meanings and lovely-sounding cadences...theyâre a beautiful way to pay tribute to your roots or simply nod to a part of the world that has relevance for your family.
Arabic Names for Boys
Abdul: This well-loved Arabic boy name means âservant of.â Â
Achmed: Achmed has a bold sound and a beautiful dual meaning: âhighly praised,â or âone who constantly thanks God.â
Cairo: This hip âplace nameâ is the capital of Egypt and also a popular Arabic baby name.
Fayez: A powerful sounding Arabic baby boy name that translates to âvictorious.â We also love Fez as a super-cute nickname for a young boy named Fayez.
Galel: This boyâs name also has Hebrew roots, giving this unique Arabic name pan-cultural appeal. Galel means âthe wave of Godâ and would also make a lovely middle name choice. Â
Hamid: Al-Hamid is one of the 99 names of Allah, and this well-liked Arabic name meaning âpraisedâ would be a beautiful choice for a son to carry on the culture.
Jamal / Jamar: We didnât want to pick between these similar-sounding but equally adorable names. Jamal means âbeautyâ and Jamar, âsparks,â so whichever ending sound and meaning resonates more with you, either of these popular Arabic boy names is a great choice. Â
Khalid: One of the better known names on our list of Arabic baby names thanks to the music giant DJ Khaled, this name with either spelling translates to âeternal.â
Malik: This Arabic name for boys means âkingâ or âwaveâ and is a very sweet pick for a baby.
Mohammad: The biblical name is very popular throughout the Middle East and around the world, so whichever spelling you go with (Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammad), you canât go wrong when naming your little guy after the prophet.
Omar: We love the simplicity and openness of this sweet Arabic boy name. Omar means âeloquentâ and is of mixed Hebrew and Arabic origins.
Rashid: Meaning ârightly guided,â this smart baby boy name is a popular choice in Arabic-speaking countries.
Salem: Itâs no surprise that this soothing baby name from the Arabic and Hebrew means âpeace.â It can technically be used for a boy or girl but is more widely thought of as a boy name in the Middle East and surrounding areas. Â
Arabic Names for Girls
Aisha / Ayesha: We had to provide both beautiful spellings of this popular Arabic girl name meaning both âwomanâ and âlife.â Aisha was a wife of the prophet Mohammed, giving clout to this pretty pick.
Anila: This lovely moniker for girls translates to âinexperienced, raw.â We can see it with a few pretty nickname choices including Annie, Nila, or Nini. Â
Bisma: A more unique Arabic baby name, the Muslim baby girl name meaning âpolitelyâ is widely used in other parts of the world and would be a special pick for your daughter. Â
Farah: This beautiful Arabic name is a popular choice for American parents for many reasonsâone being the iconic â70s star and another being its hopeful meaning: âhappiness.â
Fatima: One of the known popular Arabic baby names, Fatima means âone who wears a babyâ and lends easily to sweet nicknames Fati, Tima, and Ema.
Hiba: This gorgeous and unique Arabic name meaning âgiftâ is a very cool baby name to consider.
Khadija/h: Another of Mohammadâs wives and also a stellar pick with plenty of nickname options (Katie, Khada, Didi, Dija), it means âpremature child.â
Kinza: A gold-edged name for a baby girl, this one stems from the Arabic word âkinzâ which means âhidden treasure.â It has major connotations of wealth and prosperity, and weâre here for it!Â
Maha: The stunner of a baby girl name meaning âbeautiful eyesâ (but also, âwild cowâ) is often found in Arabic poetry. Â
Nadia: Itâs more widely used in the West than many on this list, but Nadia still feels special. Also known for its Russian roots, the Arabic meaning of Nadia is âtender and delicate;â itâs an offshoot of the girlsâ name Nada, which means âdew.â
Rimsha: We love how unique this one sounds, and also its multiple Islamic meanings which include âbeautifulâ and a âbunch of flowers.â
Saba: The Muslim baby name meaning âeastern windâ is a lovely choice for a modern baby girl.Â
Zoya: Thereâs something special about Z names, and this one is no exception. Zoya means âloving and caringâ in Arabic and also shares roots with the Greek, and as a Russian/Ukranian version of Zoe, where it means âlife.â
Gender-Neutral Arabic Names
Amal: Itâs a popular pick throughout Arabic-speaking countries and this unisex baby name means âhopeâ or âaspiration.â
Ehsan: The Arabic boy name is picking up popularity with little girls as well; it means âperfectâ or âexcellenceâ and lends easily to boy nickname Sonny and girl nickname Ehsa.
Iman: A gender-neutral name thatâs historically been given more to girls but is experiencing a bit of a crossover with modern parents, Iman means âfaithâ and your child would be in good company if given this name, that the international superstar model Iman is known byâno last name needed!Â
Nakia: The gender-neutral Arabic baby name translates to âpureâ in that language, and means âpure and faithfulâ in Egyptian, for a beautiful and unique choice your little one will be proud to grow into.
Beyond Arabic Baby Names:
Thereâs a whole wide world of baby name inspiration out there! Some of our other favourite names includeâŚ
- Biblical Baby Names
- Brazilian Baby Names
- British Baby Names
- Chinese Baby Names
- French Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Greek Baby Names
- Hawaiian Baby Names
- Irish Baby Names
- Italian Baby Names
- Japanese Baby Names
- Korean Baby Names
- Mexican Baby Names
- Nature Baby Names
- Old-Fashioned Baby Names
- Southern Baby Names
- Spanish Baby Names
- Twin Baby Names
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