Arabic names are among the most common in the world. Omar, Layla, Zara, Amir. They've crossed over into mainstream American naming. Most have clear meanings — 'light,' 'prince,' 'beautiful' — which parents tend to love.
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henna plant
clear reflection, seeing clearly
righteous, pious, virtuous
brightness, cluster of stars
religion, way of life
eye, mirror
healthy, plentiful
leader, chief
true believer, one who follows the true faith
attainer, one who achieves
one who gives sincere advice, counselor
judge, one who determines justice
a flower found in paradise
to bestow, to send down as a gift from above
tender, soft, gentle
elevated, champion
treetop, summit
fruit of the tree
gentle, delicate
paradise, garden of heaven
shell, container of pearls
elevated, exalted, lofty
of Mecca, blessed place
beautiful, soft
radiant, brilliant light
to sing, musical
walking with a proud gait (via Arabic Maisa)
generous, covered with dew
noble, respected, dignified
clouds in the night, nocturnal traveler
care, divine concern, providence
friendly, sociable
spiritual, of the soul
prayer, worship
contentment, satisfaction
women (plural)
migration, flight (Islamic interpretation)
father's precious jewel
night beauty
safe, protected
desert, wilderness
gift, present (secondary meaning)
free from ailment, wholeness
exalted, high (from Alayah/Aaliyah)
reddish-brown dye plant
noble, high-minded
bright, shining
one who abstains, one who weans a child
related to sama: sky, heaven
golden thread (Arabic zari influence)
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