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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intelligent, logical, one who reasons
flower, blossom, brilliance
peaceful, secure
fragrant flowers
flower, blossom
handsome, well-built
high, exalted, sublime
dear, beloved
gift, present (related root)
flag, banner
type of flowering plant (possibly jasmine)
fragrance, sweet scent
light, luminous
eternal, unfading
lovely, pleasant, elevated
powerful, mighty
graceful, elegant
Pleiades star cluster, dawn light
flower, blossom
full of life
faithful, trustworthy
gift from God (folk etymology)
exalted, elevated, high
born of night, night beauty
shining, glowing with light
sustenance, livelihood
princess, female commander
scarcely found, uncommonly beautiful
great, exalted, majestic
premature child (original root)
dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips
radiant, shining light
greatness, majesty, honor
heavenly, elevated one
honor, dignity, power
chosen, selected
exalted, noble, high
lady, mistress
beauty, ornament, adornment
melodious voice, singing, humming
White antelope, graceful
brave, bold
feather, quill
safe, sound, healthy
the shining, radiant one (honorific title)
beautiful, lovely
dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)
Star, celestial body
Wide-eyed; alert and bright
fragrant herb, sweet basil
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