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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prince, commander
earth (in Arabic, adama)
bright, splendid
descending
companion, friend, from Arabic Kadin
one who builds
growth, abundance (speculative)
praiseworthy, highly praised
beauty, grace, excellence
flourishing, long-lived
exalted, noble, high
moon
intimate friend, close companion
king, master
one who gives victory
God will add, God will increase
God's gift
saved, rescued
lion
prince, commander
handsome, beautiful
praiseworthy, laudable
growth, abundance
luxuriant, full of water
pleasant, amusing
one deserving of praise
God the highest (variant interpretation)
peace, submission to God
beautiful, excellent
prosperity, surplus
generous, noble, honorable
visitor, pilgrim
growth, increase, abundance
praiseworthy, highly commended
he shall live
whom God helps
interpreter, studious one
conscience, inner self
conspicuous, apparent
precious, worthy
slave of Allah
honorable, bountiful
the pure and selected
gift of God
prince, commander, ruler
eternal, immortal, everlasting
great, mighty, powerful
counterpart, equal
treasure, to store (possible Arabic root)
lion
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