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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wish, longing for good
summit, pinnacle
high, exalted
keeper of fire
Night; dark beauty
Patient; one who is patient and endures
beautiful, handsome, good
Lively, alive, she who lives
satisfaction; contentment; pleasure of God
righteous, virtuous, pious
help; divine support
Bright; radiant; one who shines
radiant, beautiful
Wide sandy plain; woman of the desert
female leader, respected elder
discoverer, one who reveals
Night; dark beauty (elaboration of Layla)
tranquil, safe, sound
noble; one who travels by night; serene
exalted (variant of Aliya)
ascent, rising
entertaining companion; one who delights throug...
friend, companion, intimate
alive, living, she who lives
beauty, handsomeness
night
happiness, joy
blessing, grace, gift of God
smiling, one who smiles
beautiful, lovely
From the city; civilized; urban
measurement, reason, analogy
exalted, heavenly
flower; to shine
noble, pure, of distinguished origin
Nights (plural of Layla meaning night)
care, nurturing (from Arabic daya)
divine light
eye, spring of water
wishes, desires
bracelet
faction, community, group; a people united
hope, aspiration
Exalted; sublime; high in status. A variant spe...
dawn, break of day
victorious, one who conquers
One who abstains from forbidden things
my eye (term of endearment)
gazing, contemplating
distinguished, notable
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