Arabic Names
Arabic names are used in the Arab world, as well as some other regions within the larger Muslim world. They are not necessarily of Arabic origin, though most in fact are. Compare also Persian names and Turkish names. See also about Arabic names.
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1,453Khaled is an alternate transcription of Arabic/Urdu خالد, more commonly known as Khalid, and is also a Bengali variant. The root name Khalid means "eternal" in Arabic, derived from the root خلد (khalada) meaning "to last...
Khaleda is an alternate transcription of the Arabic خالدة (see Khalida), as well as the usual Bengali form. It is the feminine version of Khalid, an Arabic name deriving from the root khalada, meaning "to last forever" o...
Khaleel is an alternate transcription of the Arabic male name Khalil, which ultimately derives from the Arabic root خليل meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' The name is closely tied to the figure of Abraham (Ibrahim in Isla...
Khalid (also spelled Khaled; Arabic: خالد) is a common Arabic masculine given name meaning "eternal" or "immortal" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root khalada, meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal...
EtymologyKhalida is the feminine form of Khalid, an Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "immortal", derived from the Arabic root khalada (خلد) meaning "to last forever". The name thus carries a connotation of lastingness, p...
Khalifa (Arabic: خليفة, Khalīfa) is an Arabic masculine name and title meaning "successor, caliph". The term is derived from the Arabic root khalafa (خلف), meaning "to succeed" or "to come after." It holds immense religi...
Khalil (also spelled Khaleel) is an Arabic masculine given name that means "friend", particularly a close or intimate companion. In Islamic tradition, the name is famously associated with the prophet Abraham, who is hono...
Khalila is a feminine Arabic given name, derived as the feminine form of Khalil. The name is directly related to Khalilah, a common variant spelling.Etymology and MeaningIts root, Khalil, is a name of Arabic origin meani...
Khalilah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic خليلة (see Khalila), the feminine form of Khalil, which means "friend" in Arabic. As a derived form, Khalilah carries the...
Khaliq is an Arabic and Urdu masculine given name that means "creator" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, الخليق (al-Khalīq)—meaning "The Creator"—is one of the 99 names of Allah, known as al-Asmā' al-Ḥusnā (the Beautiful...
Khamis is a masculine Arabic given name that directly means "Thursday". The name reflects the practice in many Arabic-speaking cultures of naming children after days of the week, likely influenced by Islamic tradition wh...
Khawla is a feminine Arabic given name that likely derives from the Arabic word khawlah, meaning "gazelle" or "doe." This name carries connotations of grace, beauty, and gentleness, reflecting the characteristics of the...
Khayr is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the Arabic word khayr (خير), meaning "goodness, charity, or benefit." It is closely related to the name Kayra, a Turkish variant that developed from the same root.The...
Khayra is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root khayr (خير), meaning "goodness" or "charity." The name directly translates to "good deed," reflecting qualities of virtue, benevolence, and moral integrity. As a de...
Khayr ad-Din (Arabic: خير الدين) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It combines khayr (خير, 'goodness, charity') and dīn (دين, 'religion, faith'), bestowing the meaning 'goodness of the faith'. This theophoric n...
Khayrat is an Arabic unisex name meaning "good deeds," the plural of Khayra ("good deed"). Rooted in the Arabic element khayr (خير), which conveys "goodness, charity," the name embodies philanthropic virtue and moral rig...
Khayreddine is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Khayr ad-Din (خير الدين), chiefly used in North Africa. The name means "goodness of the faith," from Arabic khayr (خير) "goodness, charity" and dīn&#...
Khayri is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "charitable, beneficent", derived from the Arabic root khayr (خير), meaning "goodness" or "charity". The name is a direct derivative of khayr, with the -i suffix often ind...
Khayriyya is the feminine form of the Arabic masculine name Khayri. Both derive from the Arabic root خير (khayr), meaning "goodness" or "charity." Thus Khayriyya carries the meaning "charitable," "beneficent," or "one wh...
EtymologyKhayyam is an Arabic word meaning "tent maker" (مُعَمِّد), derived from the root khiyam meaning tent. It was originally a surname used for those who crafted or sold tents. As a first name, it is primarily used i...
Kheira is a feminine Arabic name primarily used in Algeria. It functions as an alternative transcription of the Arabic name Khayra (from Arabic خيرة), which derives from the root khayr meaning "goodness, charity." The na...
EtymologyKheireddine is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name خير الدين (Khayr ad-Din), chiefly used in Algeria. The name is composed of two Arabic elements: khayr meaning "goodness, charity" and dīn meaning "rel...
Kholoud is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Khulud. The name derives from the Arabic root khalada, meaning "to last forever" or "to be eternal." As such, Khulud carries the meaning "infinite, endless," and b...
Khulud (also transliterated Kholoud or Khulood) is an Arabic feminine given name that means "infinite, endless" or "immortality." It derives from the Arabic root خلد (khalada), which conveys the concept of lasting foreve...
Kubra is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived as the كبيرة (kubra) meaning "greatest." It is the feminine form of Akbar, an Arabic adjective meaning "greater, greatest" (derived from the root k-b-r, "to be big...
Kulthum is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "full-cheeked, beautiful" in Arabic. It is most often encountered as part of the compound name Umm Kulthum, meaning "mother of Kulthum." The name Kulthum itself is not...
Laïla is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Layla (ليلى) using French orthography. It is found primarily in French-speaking regions and contexts, where the diacritic on the 'i' indicates a long vowel sound, re...
Laila is a variant of Layla, a name of Arabic origin meaning "night". The name is deeply rooted in the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, in which the poet Qays (later known as Majnun) pines for his beloved L...
Laith is an alternate transcription of Arabic ليث, typically associated with the name Layth meaning "lion". In Arabic onomastics, layth is a common epithet for a lion, symbolizing strength and bravery. The name Laith is...
Lakhdar is an Arabic masculine given name and surname derived from الأخضر (al-ʾAkhḍar), meaning "the green". The name evokes richness and vitality, often symbolizing lush vegetation, paradise, and renewal in Islamic thou...
Lamia is a feminine Arabic name meaning "shining, radiant." It is derived from the Arabic root لمع (lamaʿa), which conveys the idea of gleaming or sparkling. The name reflects positive qualities like brilliance and lumin...
Lamine is a given name and surname used in parts of French-influenced West and North Africa. It is a local form of Al-Amin, an Arabic epithet meaning "the truthful" or "the trustworthy," which was a title given to the Pr...
Lamis is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word lamis (لَمِس), meaning “soft” or “gentle to the touch.” This etymology reflects a positive quality, often associated with tenderness and delic...
Lamya is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the poetic Arabic word لمى (lamā), meaning "dark red lips". This evocative term is often used in classical Arabic poetry to describe a beloved's lips as dark,...
Lateefah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Laṭīfah (لطيفة), ultimately derived from the masculine name Latif. The name shares its roots with the Arabic word laṭīf, meaning "gentle," "kind," or "pleasant."...
Etymology and Meaning Latif (Arabic: لطيف) is an Arabic unisex name meaning "gentle, kind". It derives from the Arabic root l-ṭ-f, which connotes subtlety, kindness, and gentleness. In Islamic tradition, اللطيف (al-Laṭīf...
Latifa is the feminine form of the Arabic male name Latif, which means “gentle, kind.” The name is directly derived from the Arabic root l-ṭ-f, connoting subtlety, kindness, and gentleness. In Islamic tradition, al-Laṭīf...
Latifah is a feminine given name used in Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay cultures. It is an alternate transcription of Arabic لطيفة (see Latifa), and the standard Malay and Indonesian form. The name ultimately derives from...
Lawahiz is an Arabic feminine name derived from the word lawāʾiḥ, meaning “glances” or “sidelong looks.” The name evokes the idea of subtle, expressive glances, often associated with beauty, mystery, or flirtation in cla...
Layan (Arabic: ليان) is a feminine Arabic given name that carries the lyrical meaning "soft, delicate." Derived from the Arabic root لان (lāna) meaning "to be soft," the name embodies qualities of gentleness and refineme...
Layla is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "night". It is famously associated with the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun, an old Arab tale that has been retold across centuries and cultures. The name gained w...
Layth (also spelled Laith) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "lion". The name derives from the Arabic root l-w-th, which relates to courage and strength, echoing the symbolic significance of the lion as a powerfu...
Etymology and MeaningLeila is a variant of Layla, the usual Persian transcription of a name that means "night" (from Arabic layl). In Arabic and Persian cultures, it is often given to girls born during the night, symboli...
Leyla is a feminine given name, a variant of Leila, and the usual Turkish, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, and Kurdish form. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic root layl, meaning “night.” The name is popular across the Middl...
Lina is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root lāna meaning "to be soft". The name directly translates to "soft" or "tender" in Arabic, evoking gentleness and delicacy. Additionally, it can be traced to...
Louay is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Luay (لؤيّ). The name originally derives from the Arabic word la'an, meaning "wild ox," which figuratively conveys qualities of protection and strength. Luay is the...
Luay is an Arabic male given name that means "little wild ox" in Arabic. It is a diminutive of laʾan (لأًى), which means "wild ox" and figuratively conveys the sense of "shield, protector". Etymology and Historical Conte...
Lubna is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "storax tree" (from the element lubn). Storax (Styrax officinalis) is a fragrant resin used in perfumery and incense in the ancient Middle East, giving the name an associati...
Etymology and MeaningLujayn (لُجَيْن) is a feminine Arabic name that directly translates to "silver." The name is derived from the Arabic word lujayn (لُجَيْن), which refers to the precious metal known for its luster and...
Lukman is a masculine given name and surname, primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Indonesian contexts. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Luqman (لقمان), and is also the usual Indonesian form of the na...
Lulu is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, directly meaning "pearls" (لؤلؤ). The name is derived from the singular word for pearl, lu'lu', which in its plural form evokes the imagery of multiple pearls, symbolizing...
Luqman (Arabic: لقمان) is a name of uncertain meaning, primarily associated with a wise sage in Islamic and pre-Islamic Arab tradition. The name appears several times in the Quran, and the 31st chapter (surah Luqman) is...
Lutfi (also spelled Lotfi or Luthfi, from Arabic: لطفي) is a male given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "kind, gentle" or "gracious". It is derived from the Arabic root لطف (laṭafa), which means "to be kind" o...
Maalik is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word mālik (مَٰالِكُ), meaning “owner, possessor, master”. It stems from the Arabic root m-l-k (ملك), which conveys acquisition and possession, and is related to t...
Mabruk is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root baraka (برك), which carries the dual meaning of "to kneel down" and "to be blessed." The name directly translates to "blessed," "happy," or serves as an expr...
Madiha is an Arabic feminine given name that carries the beautiful meaning of "praise, commendation". Its linguistic roots lie in the Arabic root madaḥa, which specifically signifies the act of praising or commending som...
Madjid is an alternate transcription of Arabic مجيد (see Majid), primarily used in North Africa. Like its root name Majid, it derives from the Arabic root مجد (majada) meaning "to be glorious". The name Majid itself corr...
Magda is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name ماجدة, which is the feminine form of Majd. Traced through its root, Majd, the name carries the meaning of "glory" or "splendour" in Arabic, derived from the verb مجد...
Magdi 2 is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Majdi, specifically corresponding more closely with Egyptian Arabic pronunciation. The name Majdi originates from the Arabic root majada meaning "to be glorious,"...
Magdy (also spelled Magdi) is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Majdi, reflecting the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation. The name derives from the Arabic root majada, meaning "to be glorious," and carries the sen...