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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light
night, dark beauty
night; dark beauty
ascending, going up
prince, commander
earth (in Arabic, adama)
bright, splendid
descending
sublime, high, exalted
eternal, immortal
companion, friend, from Arabic Kadin
beautiful, soft
commander, leader
one who builds
dark beauty
fragrant gift
growth, abundance (speculative)
light
winner, one who attains
blooming flower, radiance
heavenly ascent, to rise
praiseworthy, highly praised
beauty, grace, excellence
flourishing, long-lived
night, dark beauty
perfect, unblemished
exalted, noble, high
wise child
she who lives, alive, living
sublime, exalted
flag, banner
night, dark beauty
moon
purity, devoutness
intimate friend, close companion
heavenly, exalted, high
king, master
one who gives victory
champion, one who attains
caring, solicitude
commander
virgins, maidens
God will add, God will increase
exalted, elevated
God's gift
saved, rescued
belief, trust in God
lion
prince, commander
ambergris, waxy substance
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