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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shell, container of pearls
beautiful, handsome
elevated, exalted, lofty
of Mecca, blessed place
beautiful, soft
sweet basil, fragrant herb
radiant, brilliant light
elder, chief, leader
bright, luminous, shining
one who shows the right path
to sing, musical
walking with a proud gait (via Arabic Maisa)
one who seeks refuge with God
symbolic, coded gesture
generous, covered with dew
noble, respected, dignified
more glorious, most honorable
clouds in the night, nocturnal traveler
care, divine concern, providence
compassionate, benevolent
friendly, sociable
spiritual, of the soul
prayer, worship
contentment, satisfaction
women (plural)
migration, flight (Islamic interpretation)
he who goes ahead, the one who surpasses
father's precious jewel
night beauty
safe, protected
appreciative, recognizing good
desert, wilderness
full moon, radiant
gift, present (secondary meaning)
free from ailment, wholeness
exalted, high (from Alayah/Aaliyah)
fragrant herb, sweet basil
bright, shining, radiant
complete, perfect
trust, faithfulness
reddish-brown dye plant
exalted, lifted high
handsome, beautiful
noble, high-minded
increase, prosperity
bright, shining
related to Samir: lively conversationalist
one who abstains, one who weans a child
light-footed, agile
related to sama: sky, heaven
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