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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rising, ascending
beautiful, of high value
beautiful, adornment
beautiful, graceful
the best, most excellent
studious, learned one
pure, free
blissful, at peace
moon, born from the moon
noble, exalted, high
returning, visitor
light, radiance, glow
free-flowing
young woman, girl
of the moon, lunar
faith, belief, trust in God
most honorable
worshipper of the All-Powerful
growth, increase, abundance
friend of God (theological use)
radiant, brilliant, elevated
perfection, excellence, completeness
growth, abundance (Arabic root interpretation)
leopard, swift and fierce
leader, one who leads
high-minded, sublime
heaven, sky
noble, truthful father
gathering, community
the one who swallows (alternative etymology)
to adorn, beautiful
safe, unharmed, peaceful
freedom, liberation
friendly, sociable, good-natured
pure, virgin
pillar, cornerstone
honeybee
servant of the Merciful
high-born, sublime
success, triumph (from Arabic Najah)
increasing, growing, abundance
servant, worshipper
rich, prosperous (folk interpretation)
bright, splendid
visitor, pilgrim
light
generous, bountiful
strength, power
hard stone, small sharp rock
praised one
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