Abia - Great Abida - Worshipper Abir, Abeer - Fragrance Ablah, Abla' - Perfectly formed Abra - Example, lesson A'dab - Hope and need Adara - Virgin Adiba - Cultured, polite Adila, Adilah, Adeela - Equal Adiva - Pleasant, gentle Afaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure Afifah - Chaste Afra' - White Ahd - Pledge, knowledge Ahlam - Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative A'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; reward Ain - Eye, thus "precious" Aini - Spring, flower, source, choice A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Akilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasons Alhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini) Alima - Wise Alimah - Skilled in music or dance Aliyyah, Aliah, A'lia - Exaulted, noble, highest social standing Almas - Diamond Aludra - Virgin Alzubra - (A star in the constellation Leo) Amal, A'mal, Amala - Hopes, aspirations Amani - Wishes, aspirations Amatullah - Female servant of Allah Amber - Jewel Aminah, Ameena - Trustworthy, faithful Amineh - Faithful Amirah, Ameera - Princess, leader Amtullah - Female servant of Allah Anan - Clouds Anbar - Perfume, ambergris Anisah - Close, intimate, good friend Anwar - Rays of light Ara - Opinions Areebah - Witty, smart Arub - Loving to her husband Asima - Protector Asiya - One who tends to the weak, one who heals Asma' - Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr Atifa - Affection, sympathy Atiya - Gift Ayah - Sign; distinct Azhar - Flowers, blossoms Azizah, Azeeza - Esteemed, precious, cherished Azzah - Young, female gazelle
B
Badi'a - Unprecedented, admirable, unique Badra - Full moon Badriyyah - Resembling the full moon Bahira, Baheera - Dazzling, brilliant Bahiya - Beautiful, radiant Balqis - Name of the Queen of Sheba Banan - Delicate, finger tips Baraka - White one Bari'ah - Excelling Barika - Bloom, be successful Bashirah, Basheera - Bringer of good tidings, joy Basimah, Baseema - Smiling Basmah - A smile Batul, Batool - Ascetic virgin Bilqis - Queen of Sheeba Bushra - Good Omen Buthaynah, Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body
C
Cala - Castle Cantara - Small bridge
D
Dahab - Gold Dalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving way Duha, Dhuha - Forenoon
F
Fadilah, Fadheela - Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined Fadwa - Name derived from self-sacrifice Faizah - Victorious, winner Falak - Star Farah - Joy Faridah, Fareeda - Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem Farihah, Fareeha - Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad Fatimah, Fatima - Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Fatin or Fatinah - Captivating, alluring, enchanting Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia - Successful, victorious Fellah - Arabian jasmine Firyal - Name Firdaws, Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise
G
Ghadah - Beautiful Ghaliyah - Fragrant Ghaniyah - Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty Ghayda - Young and delicate Ghusun, Ghusoon - Branches of a tree
H
Habibah - Beloved, sweetheart, darling Hadiya - Guide to righteousness Hadiyyah - A gift Hafsah - Wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Hafthah - Preserved, protected Haifa, Hayfa' - Slender, of beautiful body Halah - Aureole Halimah, Haleema - Gentle, patient, mild-tempered Hamidah, Hameeda - Praiseworthy Hana' - Happiness Hanan - Mercy Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa - True believer Haniyyah - Pleased, happy Hasna' - Beautiful Hayam - Deliriously in love Hayat - Life Hessa - Destiny Hibah - Gift Hind - Proper name Huda, Hooda - Right guidance Huma - Bird who brings joy Huriyyah, Hooriya - Angel Husn - Beauty Husniyah - Beautiful
Kalila - Sweetheart, beloved Kamilah - Perfect Karida - Untouched Karimah, Kareema - Generous, noble Kawthar - River in Paradise Khadijah, Khadeeja - First wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Khalidah - Immortal Khayriyyah, Khairiya - Charitable, good Khulud, Khulood - Immortality Kulthum, Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh)
L
Lama - Darkness of lips Lamis, Lamees - Soft to the touch Lamya' - Of dark lips Latifah, Lateefa - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layla, Leila - (Born at) night Lina, Leena - Tender Lubabah - The innermost essence Luloah - A pearl Lu'lu' - Pearls
M
Madihah, Madeeha - Praiseworthy Maha - Wild cow, cow-eyes Ma'isah - Walking with a proud, swinging gait Maizah - Discerning Majidah, Majeeda - Glorious Makarim - Of good and honorable character Malak - Angel Malika - Queen Manal - Attainment, achievement Manar - Guiding light Maram - Asperation Mariam, Maryam - Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary" Mas'ouda - Happy, lucky, fortunate Mawiyah - The essence of life Maymunah - Auspicious, blessed May - Old Arabic name Maysa' - To walk with a proud, swinging gait Maysun, Maysoon - Of beautiful face and body Mayyadah - To walk with a proud, swinging gait Mufidah, Mufeeda - Useful Muhjah - Heart's blood, soul Muminah - Pious believer Muna, Mona - Wish, desire Munirah, Muneera - Illuminating, shedding light Mushirah, Musheera - Giving counsel, advising Muslimah - Devout believer
N
Nabihah, Nabeeha - Intelligent Nabilah, Nabeela - Noble Nada - Generousity, dew Nadia - The beginning, first Nadidah, Nadeeda - Equal, rival Nadirah - Rare, precious Nadwah - Councel Nafisah, Nafeesa - Precious thing, gem Nahlah - A drink of water Na'ilah - Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds Na'ima, Na'imah - Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace Najah - Success Najat - Safety Najibah, Najeeba - Of noble birth Najiyah - Safe Najla - Of wide eyes Najwa - Confidential talk, secret conversation Najya - Victorious Nashida - Student Nashita Energetic, full of life Nashwa - Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates Nasiha - One who gives valuable advice Nasira - Victorious, helper Nathifa - Clean, pure Nawal - Gift Nawar - Flower Nazahah - Purity, righteousness, honesty Nazihah - Honest Nazirah - Like, equal, matching Nibal - Arrows Nida - Call Ni'mah - Blessing, loan Ni'mat - Blessings, loans Nouf - Highest point on a mountain Nudar, Nudhar - Gold Nuha - Intelligence Numa - Beautiful and pleasant Nur, Noor - Light
Q
Qubilah - Concord
R
Rabab - White cloud Rabi'ah - Garden, springtime Radeyah, Radhiya - Content, satisfied Radwa, Radhwa - A mountain in Medina Rafa' - Happiness, prosperity Raghd - Pleasant Rahimah - Merciful, compassionate Ra'idah - Leader Raja' - Hopeful Rana - To gaze, look Rand - Tree of good scent Raniyah - Gazing Rasha - Young gazelle Rashida, Rasheeda - Wise, mature Rawdah, Rawdha - Garden Rawiyah - Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry Rayya - Sated with drink Rida - Favored by God Rihana - Sweet basil Rim, Reem - Gazelle Rima, Reema - White antelope Rukan - Steady, confident Ruqayyah, Ruqaya - Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Ruwaydah - Walking gently
S
Sabah - Morning Sabirah - Patient Safa - Clarity, purity, serenity Safiyyah - Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend Sahar - Dawn Sahlah - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Saidah - Happy, fortunate Saihah - Good, useful Sakinah, Sakeena - God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility Salihah - Correct, agreeable Salimah, Saleema - Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy Salma - Peaceful Salwa - Solace; quail Samah - Generosity Samar - Evening conversation Sameh - Forgiver Samihah, Sameeha - Generous Samira, Sameera - Entertaining female companion Samiyah - Elevated, exhalted, lofty Sana' - Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look Sawsan - Lily of the valley Shadha - Aromatic Shadiyah - Singer Shahrazad - Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights" Sharifah, Shareefa - Noble Siham - Arrows Souad or Su'ad Suha - Name of a star Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Suhaymah - Small arrow Suhayr, Suhair - Proper name Sumayyah, Sumaiya - Proper name
