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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dear, precious one
powerful one, full of zeal
shining, glowing with light
sustenance, livelihood
princess, female commander
scarcely found, uncommonly beautiful
lively, blooming
speaker, eloquent
great, exalted, majestic
traveler, wanderer, guide
order, decree
premature child (original root)
he will increase, God will increase
reddish-haired, ruddy complexion
dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips
radiant, shining light
triumph, winning
the West, where the sun sets
greatness, majesty, honor
heavenly, elevated one
handsome, good, excellent
long-lived, one who rests
growth, increase, abundance
servant of the Most Merciful
honor, dignity, power
chosen, selected
exalted, noble, high
lady, mistress
beauty, ornament, adornment
Canopus star, bright star
melodious voice, singing, humming
divine inspiration, to inspire
pure, clean, innocent
White antelope, graceful
precious, esteemed
intelligent, witty
brave, bold
one who is set apart
most pious, most rightly guided
bright, splendid
moisture that quenches thirst
light of Muhammad
most praiseworthy
feather, quill
safe, sound, healthy
the shining, radiant one (honorific title)
Beautifier, one who brings beauty
Affection and tenderness
beautiful, lovely
brings rain; water-giver
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