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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gift, precious reward
one who has a father (honorific)
sky-colored, heavenly blue
best friend, confidante
bright, luminous, radiant
radiant, bright, luminous
exalted, great, majestic
embryo, new life
bundle of flowers
ship, vessel, ark
river, flowing water
shadow, shade
moonlight
dew, generosity
softness, gentleness
comfort, solace, consolation
tender, delicate
excellence, goodness (from j-w-d root)
noble, exalted
generous, noble
noble, respected, honored
community; gathering
she who leads to righteousness
of the heart (Yasin)
the boundary, the farthest point
alive, living
journey, one who travels
champion, one who achieves
happy, joyful, content
alive, living
alive, living (via Aisha)
she who travels at night
noble, exalted
night, dark beauty
island, peninsula
jasmine, Damask rose
conquest, victory
flowing water, movement
blessed with good luck
honest, reliable
light
morning, east wind
night journey
beautiful, lovely
hidden treasure
gate of Paradise
light, brilliance
beautiful, graceful
righteousness, goodness
of bright, sparkling eyes
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