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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dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)
Star, celestial body
Blessing, divine favor
Wide-eyed; alert and bright
strong and solid
cultured, refined
fragrant herb, sweet basil
call to prayer
little noble one
little noble one
mold, form (original Arabic root)
little lion
beautiful, graceful
hope, aspiration
truthful, sincere
growth and abundance (via Zaid root)
treasure, storehouse of precious things
praised one, commended
submission to God, peace, safety
early born, premature child
firm, strong, steadfast
ornament, beauty
praiseworthy, beautiful
one who gives victory
one who wraps himself in devotion
daring, bold
entertainer, evening companion
beautiful, graceful
high, exalted, sublime
flourishing, long-lived
beauty, ornament, adornment
great, exalted (via Kabir influence)
beautiful, successful
conscience, inner voice, heart
helper, one who assists
perfect, complete
bright, splendid
mercy, compassion
bliss, grace
moonlit, luminous
dove
to live long
life, living essence
night, dark beauty
shining, luminous
leader, commander
fortunate, lucky
strong woman, gazelle
dwelling places, abodes
righteous, virtuous, pious
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