The Baby Name Posted on November 12th
The list of baby names;
Abda - slave girl/A black slave girl
Abia - Great
Abida - Worshipper
Abir/ Abeer - Fragrance
Ablah/ Abla’ - Perfectly formed
Abra - Example/ lesson
Abru - honor/fame/good name/dignity
A’dab - Hope and need
Adara - Virgin
Adena - Noble/adorned
Adiba - Cultured/ polite
Adila/ Adilah/ Adeela - Equal/one who deals justly
Adira - mighty/strong
Adiva - Pleasant/ gentle
Afaf - Chaste/ virtuous/ decent/ pure
Afifah - Chaste
Afra’ - White
Afreen - Praise; also means to create
Afsanah - tale/legend/fiction
Afsar - Crown
Afshan - To sprinkle
Afsoon - Charm/ spell/ bewitchment
Aghigh - Name of a stone
Ahava - beloved
Ahd - Pledge/ knowledge
Ahlam - Witty; one who has pleasant dreams/imaginative
Ahou/Ahoo - Deer
A’idah/ Aida - Visiting/ returning/reward
Ain - Eye/ thus “precious”
A’inah - mirror
Aini - Spring/ flower/ source/ choice
A’ishah/ Aisha/ Ayishah - Living/ prosperous/ youngest wife of the Prophet pbuh
Akhtar - Star; also name of a flower
Akilah - Intelligent/ logical/ one who reasons
Akram - Honourable; great
Alalah - A flower
Alhena - A ring; A star in the constellation Gemini
Alima -learned/wise/intelligent
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
Amanat - something given in trust/deposit/security
Amani - Wishes/aspirations
Amara - paradise/urgent news/eternally beautiful
Amatullah - Female servant of Allah
Amber - Jewel
Aminah/Amineh/Ameena - Trustworthy; faithful/honest; trustful/ Mother of the Prophet pbuh
Amira/Amirah/Ameera - Princess/ leader
Anadil - A nightingale
Anan - Clouds
Anbar - Perfume/ ambergris
Anchal-corner of the ‘dupatta’ worn by women
Andalee - nightingale
Aneesh - companion/affectionate friend; name of a sahaabi
Anisah - Close/ intimate/ good friend
Anjum - plural of najm. Stars
Anjuman -assembly/meeting/society/council
Annakiya - Sweet face
Anthea - flowery
Anushah/Anooshah - Happy/ fortunate
Anwar - Rays of light
Aquilah - intelligent
Ara - embellishing/adorning/Ornament/ decoration
Arda/Ardah - bronzed
Areebah - Witty/ smart
Arghavan - Redish Purple
Armaghn - Gift
Arshia - heavenly
Arub - Loving to her husband
Arzoo - yearning/desire/wish/longing
Asa - Like/ similar to
Asal - Honey
Asas - foundation
Asgari devotee
Ashira - wealthy
Ashraf - Nobler or Noblest
Asima - Protector
Asiya - One who tends to the weak/ one who heals/The name of Pharoah’s wife who educated
prophet Moosa pbuh
Asma’ - Excellent/ precious; daughter of Abu Bakr
Atifa - Affection/ sympathy
Atira/Aatira - of good fragrance; connoisseur of fragrances
Atiya - gift/present
Atoosa - Name of an Iranian princess
Ava - Voice/call
Aviva - spring
Avivit - lilac
Avizah - A pendant
Ayah - Sign; distinct
Ayana - beautiful flower
Aymalak - moon angel
Aypari - moon fairy
Aysal - moonlike
Azad - free/unrestrained
Azadah - Free
Azah - strong/bright
Azhar - Flowers/ blossoms
Azima/Azeemah - great/dignified
Azin - Accessories (usually jewelry)
Azita - Name of an Iranian princess
Aziza/ Azeezah - Esteemed/ precious/ cherished/dear/beloved/honored/respected/worthy
Azzah - Young/ female gazelle
B
Badi’a - Unprecedented/ admirable/ unique
Badra - Full moon
Badriyyah - Resembling the full moon
Bahamin/Bahameen - Spring
Bahar - spring/prime/bloom/beauty/glory/delight
Baharah - Someone who brings the spring (or a sprint flower)
Baharak - Small Spring (season)
Bahijah - joyful/delightful/happy
Bahira/ Baheera - Dazzling/ brilliant
Bahiya - Beautiful/ radiant
Balqis/Bilqis - Name of the Queen of Sheba
Banafshah - A flower (Violet)
Banan - Delicate/ finger tips
Bano /Banou -lady/gentlewoman
Baraka - White one
Bari’ah - Excelling
Barika - Bloom/be successful
Barkat - abundance/prosperity/blessing/auspiciousness
Basar - sight/vision/the eye
Bashirah/ Basheera - Bringer of good tidings/ joy
Basimah/ Baseema - Smiling
Basmah - A smile
Batul/ Batool - Ascetic virgin
BeetaA/Bita - Unique
Behnaz - Best coquetry
Behrokh - Best face
Be-Nazir/Benazir - unequalled/matchless/unique
Binnaz - a thousand blandishments/i.e. charming
Bolour - Crystal
Bushra - Good Omen
Buthaynah/ Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body
C
Cala - Castle
Cantara - Small bridge
Chandni - moonlit
D
Dahab - Gold
Daima - always
Dalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving way
Duha/ Dhuha - Forenoon
Dalia - a branch/to draw water
Dana - wise/learned
Danish - knowledge/science/learning
Dara/Dahra - compassionate
Darya - Sea/wealthy
Daya/Dayeah - a bird
Deeba - silk
Deena/Dina - judge
Dilaram - Quiet-hearted
Dilbar - Charming/ Sweetheart
Dil-Dar - charming/beloved
Dilkash - Fascinating/ attractive
Dil-Shad - cheerful/of happy heart
Duha - forenoon
Dunya - world
Durrdana - pearl
Durri - A sparkling star glittering like a gem
Durrishahwar - royal pearl
Durriyyah - brilliant/glittering
E
Ehteram - Respect
Elham - Inspiration/ revelation
F
Faaria - tall/pretty
Fadilah/ Fadheela - Virtuous/ outstanding/ superior/ cultured and refined
Fadwa - Name derived from self-sacrifice
Faghira - Jasmine flower
Fahima - intelligent/disarming
Fa’iqa - superior/great
Fairoz - turquoise
Faiyaz - artistic
Faiza/Faizah - Victorious/ winner
Fakhri - Glory
Falak - Star
Farah/ Farha - happiness/Joy
Farhannah - glad/joyful
Fariba - Charming/ enticing
Faridah/ Fareeda - Unique/ matchless/ precious pearl or gem
Farihah/ Fareeha - Happy/ joyful/ cheerful/ glad
Farin - Glorified
Farkhondah - Happy/ joyous
Farnaz - Splendid coquetry/ glorious coquetry
Farzanah - Wise
Fatimah/ Fatima/Fatma - Accustom/Daughter of the Prophet pbuh
Fatin or Fatinah - Captivating/ alluring/ enchanting
Fawziyyah/ Fawziya/ Fazia - Successful/ victorious
Fazila - superfluous/accomplished person/virtuous
Fellah - Arabian jasmine
Fikriyyah - meditative
Fila - Lover
Filiz - bud/sprout
Firdaus/Firdaws/ Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise
Firouzah/Feerouzah - Turquoise
Firoza-turquoise
Firyal - Name
Fojan/Fozhan - A loud voice or sound
Forouzan - Shining
Forouzandah - Shining
Furough - Brightness
G
Galiah - wave
Gauhar - a pearl
Gazala - a deer
Geela - joyful
Gelarah - Eyes
Ghadah - BeautifulGhaliyah – FragrantGhaniyah - Pretty girl/ beautiful woman/ beautyGhayda - Young and delicate
Ghusun/Ghusoon - Branches of a tree
Gul - a flower
Gulab - the rose
Gulbahar - rose spring
Gulbarg - rose-petal
Guldali - rose twig
Gul-e- rana - lovely rose
Gulfiliz - rose sprout
Gulgazel - Rose-beauty
Gulnar - Pomegranate flower
Gulnaz - Cute like a flower
Gulpari - rose fairy
Gulrang - rose-coloured
Gulrukh/Gulru/Gul’adhar - rose face
Guls - laugh
Gulshan /Gulistan - rose garden
Gulzar - flower bed/garden
H
Habibah - Beloved/ sweetheart/ darling
Hadiya/Hadiyyah - Guide to righteousness/Gift
Hadara/Hadarah - adorned with beauty/splendid
Hadassah - myrtle tree/symbol of victory
Hafiza - memory/protected
Hafsa - cub/young lioness/Wife of the Prophet pbuh
Hafthah - Preserved/ protected
Haifa/ Hayfa’ - Slender/of beautiful body
Halah - Aureole
Halima/Haleemah - lady of patience and perserverance/mild-tempered/Gentle
Hamidah/ Hameeda - Praiseworthy
Ham-Raz - confidant
Hana - happiness/peace of mind
Hanan - Mercy
Hanifah/ Hanifa/ Haneefa - True believer
Haniyyah - Pleased/ happy
Harika - marvelous/wonderful
Hasina/Hasseenah - beautiful lady w/attractive face
Hasna’ - Beautiful
Hawa - wind/breeze/air/atmosphere
Hayal - dream
Hayam - Deliriously in love
Hayat - Life
Hazine - treasure
Heera - diamond
Hessa - Destiny
Hibah - gift/bequest/grant
Hilal - crescent
Hina - henna
Hoor -a celestical
Hoori - Fairy
Huda/ Hooda - Right guidance
Huma - Bird who brings joy/phoenix/bird of Paradise
Huraiva - kitten
Huriyyah/ Hooriya - Angel
Hurmat - Honour
Husn - Beauty
Husna -beautiful
Husniyah - Beautiful
I
Ibtihaj - Joy
Iffat - purity/chastity
Ihsan - charity
Ikram - Honor/ hospitality/ generosity
Ilanah - tree
Ilham - Intuition
Iman - Faith/ belief
Imtithal - Polite obedience
In’am - Kindness/ benefaction/ bestowal
Inas - Sociability/well-mannered
Inaya - Concern; solicitude
Inayat - kindness
Inci - pearl
Intisar - Triumph
Iona - purple colored jewel
Iris - iris flower
Irshad - instruction/order/command/guidance
Ishrat - pleasure/enjoyment/mirth/society
Izdihar - Flourishing/ blooming
Izzat - honor/esteem/glory/reputation
J
Jabeen - forehead
Jael - mountain goat/to descend
Jahan - world
Jahanara - queen of the world
Jala’ - Clarity/ elucidation
Jala - dew-drop
Jalilah - great/exalted
Jamila/Jameelah - beautiful/elegant
Janan - Heart/ soul
Jannah/Jannat - heaven/garden
Jawahir/Jauhar/Gauhar - jewels
Jemina - dove.
Jessenia - flower
Jhilmil - sparkling
Johara - Jewel
Johari - jewel
Juhi - a flower
Jumanah - Silver pearl
Jwahir - golden woman
K
Kadifa - velvet
Kadri/Kadriya - Kader/destiny
Kala/Cala - fortress/castle
Kamila/Kaamilah - complete/perfect
Kamra - Moon
Kanwal - water lily
Karida - Untouched
Karima/Kareemah - generous lady/bountiful; something invaluable
Kawthar - River in Paradise
Kelia/Kayla - crown/laurel
Khadijah/ Khadeeja - means “born prematurely” /first wife of the Prophet pbuh
Khair - welfare/happiness
Khalida - immortal; surviving/alive
Khalila - Sweetheart/ beloved
Khandan - Smiling
Khanum - lady/princess/wife
Khaterah - Memory
Khayal - thought/imagination/opinion/care/respect
Khayriyyah/ Khairiya - Charitable/ good
Khoorsheed - sun
Khujasstah - Royal
Khulud/ Khulood - Immortality
Khurram - happy
Kimiya - Alchemy
Kobra - Major
Kowkab/Kokab - Star/ celestial body
Kulthum/ Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet pbuh
L
Ladan - A flower
Laila/Layly/Laily - night/Famous beauty in Leyla & Majnun/Also Leilah - having dark hair
Laleh - Tulip
Lama - Darkness of lips
Lamis/ Lamees - Soft to the touch
Lamya’ - Of dark lips
Lateefah Latifah/ Lateefa - Gentle/ kind/ pleasant/ friendly
Levana - moon
Leylak - lilac
Lila - The lilac tree
Lina/ Leena - Tender
Lubabah - The innermost essence
Lubina - flexible
Luloah - A pearl
Lu’lu’ - Pearls
M
Madihah/ Madeeha - Praiseworthy
Maha - Wild cow/ cow-eyes
Mahasti - The moon’s being
Mahboobah - mistress/sweetheart
Maheen/Mahin - Greatest/related to the moon
Mahira - energetic
Mahirimah - Sun-Moon/i.e. very beautiful
Mah-Jabeen - a beautiful person
Mahlagha/Mahlagha - Face of the moon
Mahliqa/Mehlika - moonlike
Mahnaz - The moon’s glory
Mahrukh - Whose face is like the moon/ beautiful
Mahsa - Like the moon
Mahsati - moon lady
Mahsheed - Moon/ moonlight
Mahta - Moon like
Mahtab - Moonlight
Mahwash - Moon-like; a beauty
Ma’isah - Walking with a proud/ swinging gait
Maisha - life
Maizah - Discerning
Majidah/ Majeeda - Glorious/powerful/noble
Makarim - Of good and honorable character
Malaika - Angel
Malak - Angel
Malha - queen
Malihah - Beautiful
Malika - Queen
Malkia - Queen
Mana - Alike/ similar
Manal - Attainment/ achievement
Manar - Guiding light
Manish - heart/mind/soul/magnanimity/pride
Manolya - magnolia
Manzoor - admired/chosen/approved/accepted/granted
Manzuma - poem or song
Maqbool - accepted/chosen/grateful
Maqsood - intended/proposed
Maram - Aspiration
Marghoob - desired/beautiful
Mariam/ Maryam - A flower, Mother of Jesus pbuh; Arabic form of “Mary”
Mariyah - lady with fair complexion
Marjan - Coral
Marjanah - Coral
Marjani - red coral
Marmar - Marble
Marzieh - Satisfactory/ agreeable
Mash’al - torch/lantern
Mas’ouda - Happy/ lucky/ fortunate
Masoumah - Sinless/ Innocent
Mastanah - joyful)
Mastoorah - Veiled/chaste
Mawiyah - The essence of life
May - Old Arabic name
Maymunah - Auspicious/ blessed
Maysa’ - To walk with a proud/ swinging gait
Maysun/ Maysoon - Of beautiful face and body
Mayyadah - To walk with a proud/ swinging gait
Mazana - an invented name from the Hebrew word for amazing
Meher - benevolence
Mehira - from “mahir”/speedy or energetic
Mehrangiz - To cause affection
Mehrnaz - The sun’s glory
Mehrunissa - benevolent
Mehry - Sun; also Affectionate/ kind
Meira - light/connotation of sharing one’s light with others
Melina - from greek “melos” a song
Melissa - a bee/from greek “meli” honey
Meltem - breeze
Meral/Miral - gazelle
Meshia - Butter made of sheep’s milk
Mina - Enamel/blue glass(lapis lazuli)
Minoo - Paradise/ heaven
Misal - simile/likeness/metaphor/example
Misbah - Lamp
Mozhdah - Good news
Mozhgan - Eyelashes
Mubashshira/Mubashshir - messenger/bringer of good tidings/joy
Mufidah/ Mufeeda - profitable/beneficial/useful
Muhjah - Heart’s blood/ soul
Muminah - Pious believer
Mumtaz - exalted/eminent/chosen
Muna/ Mona - Wish/ desire
Muneerah/Munirah - brilliant/shining/something that reflects light
Muqaddam - antecedent/prior/superior/chief
Murad - desire/will/intention/vow/tenor/meaning
Murvareed - Pearl
Mushirah/ Musheera - Giving counsel/ advising
Mushtaree - Jupiter/planet
Muslimah - Devout believer
Mutabassim - smiling/laughing
Mutahammil - affable/tolerant/patient/passive
N
Nabihah/ Nabeeha - Intelligent/ Noble
Nabila/Nabeela - noble
Nada - Generousity/ dew
Nadhirah - bright face with lustre & noor; healthy & happy
Nadhiyah - lively/pretty <