Female Names

Name

             Meaning

Abeer Fragrance
Afaf Chastity
Afrah Happiness
Aishah Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prophet Muhammad
Aliyah Exalted; Highest social standing
Amal Hopes; Aspirations
Amani Wishes; Aspirations
Ameenah Trustworthy; Faithful
Aneesah Friendly; of good company
Asiyah One who tends to the weak and heals them
Asalah Purity
Asma' Daughter of Abu Bakr
Azeezah Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Ablaa Perfectly formed
Adeelah Equal
Afraah White
Ahlam Witty and imaginative
Aidah Visiting; Returning
Amatullah Female servant of Allah
Amirah Leader; Princess
Anwaar Rays of light
Areej Pleasant smell
Arwah Female mountain goat
Asah Plant known for its green color
Aseelah One belonging to a great heritage and family
Aasmaa Excellent; Precious
Azhaar Blossoms
Badriyah Resembling full moon
Bahiyah Beautiful; Radiant
Basimah Smiling
Bashirah Bringer of good tidings
Batool Ascetic virgin
Baheerah Dazzling; Brilliant
Bilquis The name of the Queen of Sheba
Basmah A smile
Bushra Good omen
Buthayna Of beautiful and tender body
Faizah Victorious; Winner
Fareedah Unique
Fawzia Successful; Victorious
Fadheelah Virtue
Fareehah Happy; Joyful
Fatimah Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom)
Fatinah Captivating
Firdows Paradise
Ghadah Beautiful
Ghaaliyah Fragrant
Ghusoon Branches (tree)
Hadiyah Guide to righteousness
Hameedah Praiseworthy
Hanan Mercy
Haleemah Gentle; Patient
Haniya Pleased; Happy
Hayaam Deliriously in love
Haifa Slender; of beautiful body
Hind Proper name
Huma A solitary bird that brings joy
Hadiyah Gift
Hana Happiness
Hala Aureole
Haneefah True believer in monotheism
Hasnah Beautiful
Hayat Life
Huda Guidance
Iman (or Eman) Faith; Belief
Inam Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal
Inayah Concern; Solicitude
Inas Sociability
Intisaar Triumph
Jameelah Beautiful
Jalah Clarity; Elucidation
Janaan Heart or soul
Jumaanah Silver pearl
Kameelah Most perfect
Khadijah Name of Prophet Muhammad's wife
Khawlah Proper name
Kulthum Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (p)
Kaamilah Perfect
Kareemah Generous; Noble
Kawthar River in Paradise
Khalidah Immortal
Khairiyah Charitable; Good
Lamiyah Dark-lipped
Leena Tender
Lateefah Gentle; Kind
Lubaabah The innermost essence
Maha Gazelle
Majidah Glorious
Manaar Guiding light (lighthouse)
Maryam Name of Mother of Esa
Maimunah Auspicious; Blessed
Maysoon Of beautiful face and body
Mufeeda Useful
Muna Wish; Desire
Madeehah Praiseworthy
Maisa Walking with a proud swinging gait
Majeedah Glorious
Manaal Attainment; Achievement
May Old Arabic name
Maysaa To walk with a swinging gait
Mayyada To walk with a proud strut
Muneerah Illuminating; Shedding light
Nabeelah Noble
Nadia The begining, first
Nafeesa Precious thing
Naeema Living a soft, enjoyable life
Najeebah Of noble birth
Najat Safety
Najla Wide eyed
Nashida Student
Nasiha One who gives valuable advice
Nawal Gift
Nazeeya Optimistic and full of hope
Nimat Blessings; Loans
Nuha Intelligence; Mind
Noor Light
Nusaybah Proper name
Nabeehah Intelligent
Nada Generosity; Dew
Nadirah Rare, Precious
Nadwa Council
Nailah Acquirer; Obtainer
Najaah Success
Najiyah Safe
Najwah Confidential talk; Secret conversation
Najyah Victorious
Nasirah Victorious, helper
Nawar Flower
Nazeeha Honest
Nazeerah Like; Equal; Matching
Naeemah Blessing; Loan
Nida Call
Nahlah A drink (of water)
Nuzhah Pleasure trip; Excursion spot
Radiyah Content; Satisfied
Raja Hope
Rafa Happiness; Prosperity
Raniyah Gazing
Rasheedah Wise; Mature
Rawiya Poetess
Rukan Steady; Confident
Rabeah Garden
Radwa Name of mountain in Medina
Raida Leader
Rana To gaze; Look
Rand Tree of good scent
Rasha Young gazelle
Rawdha Garden
Raya Sated with drink
Reemah White antelope
Ruqaya Name of the Prophet's daughter
Ruwayda Walking gently
Safa Clarity; Purity; Serenity
Sahar Dawn
Sakeenah God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility
Saleemah Safe; Healthy
Salma Peaceful
Samaah Generosity
Sameeha Generous
Samiyah Elevated; Lofty
Sawda Proper name
Shareefah Noble
Suha Name of a star
Suhaymah Small arrow
Sumayah Proper name
Sabirah Patient
Safiyah Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend
Sahla Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Salihah Good; Useful
Salimah Safe; Healthy
Salwah Quail; Solace
Samar Evening conversations
Sameerah Entertaining companion (woman)
Sana Resplendence; Brilliance
Sawsan Lily of the valley
Shaadiya Singer
Sihaam Arrows
Suhayla Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Suhair Proper name
Taroob Merry
Tharah Wealth
Tamadhur Proper name
Tahirah Pure; Chaste
Thanaa Thankfulness
Thuraya or Soraya) Star
Wafeeqa Successful
Wajeeha Eminent; Distinguished
Widad Love; Friendship
Wafa Faithfulness
Wafiya Loyal; Faithful
Warda Rose
Wijdan Ecstasy; Sentiment
Yasirah Lenient
Yumn Good fortune; Success
Yasmeen Jasmine
Yamha Dove
Yusra Proper name
Zafirah Victorious; Successful
Zahraa White
Zakiyyah Pure
Zahirah Shining; Luminous
Zahrah Flower; Beauty; Star
Zainab Name of Prophet's daughter
Zayna Beautiful

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