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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1,453Maha is a feminine Arabic given name with layered poetic meanings. Derived from the same root as the word for a type of antelope, the name is traditionally associated with the Arabian oryx, an antelope celebrated in clas...
Mahbub is a masculine given name derived from Arabic, primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Bengali-speaking communities. It means "beloved, dear," stemming from the Arabic root ḥabba (to love). The name carries a deep e...
Mahbuba is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Bengali-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Mahbub, an Arabic name meaning "beloved, dear." The name Mahbuba is derived from the Arabic root حبّ (ḥab...
Mahdi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root هدى (hadā), meaning “to guide” or “to lead the right way.” The name directly translates to “guided one” and is deeply embedded in Islamic eschatolo...
Maher (Arabic: ماهر) is an Arabic given name meaning "skilled," "talented," or "expert." It is the common English transcription of the Arabic name Mahir (ماهر), specifically representing the alternate transcription that...
Mahfouz is an Arabic surname and, less commonly, a given name. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic محفوظ (Mahfuz), which derives from the root حَفِظَ (ḥafiẓa), meaning "to preserve, to protect." The name thus...
Mahfuz is an Arabic masculine given name that means "safeguarded, preserved", derived from the Arabic root ḥafiẓa meaning "to preserve, to protect". The name belongs to the same linguistic family as Hafiz ("guardian, mem...
Mahir (also spelled Maher or Mihir-A; Arabic: ماهر) is an Arabic given name meaning "skilled" or "expert". The name reflects a quality highly valued in Arabic-speaking cultures, often associated with competence and maste...
Mahira is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It serves as the feminine form of Mahir, which means "skilled" in Arabic. The name embodies qualities of expertise and proficiency, making it a meaningful choice for baby...
Mahmood is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name محمود (see Mahmud) and also an Urdu transcription. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "to praise," sharing this root with Muhammad. This...
Mahmoud is the usual Persian form of Mahmud, and also serves as an alternate Arabic transcription of the name. Derived from the Arabic root ḥamida (حمد) meaning "to praise", Mahmoud carries the meaning "praised" or "prai...
Mahmud is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "praised". It derives from the same triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D (حمد) as Muhammad, which also means "praised, commendable". The name is widespread across the Islamic wo...
Mahomet is an archaic transcription of Muhammad, based on the usual Latin spelling Mahometus. It was the predominant English form of the name from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, when it was gradually replac...
Mahometus is the Latinized form of Muhammad, the Arabic name meaning “praiseworthy,” derived from the root ḥamida (“to praise”). This form was used in medieval Latin texts, particularly in European writings about Islam a...
Mai 4 (مَيْ) is a dialectal variant of the standard Arabic word māʾ (ماء), meaning "water". In some Arabic vernaculars, the form mai or may is used instead of the classical māʾ, reflecting natural phonological shifts in...
Maimunah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maymuna (ميمونة), and is the usual form in Malay and Indonesian. The name is derived from the Arabic root يمن (yamana), meaning "to be lucky, to go to the right."...
Maïssa is a French-influenced transcription of the Arabic feminine given name Maysa, derived from the Arabic root ميس (mays) meaning "proud bearing, walking with a proud gait." The name reflects a graceful and confident...
Majd is an Arabic masculine given name that means "glory, splendour" in Arabic. Derived from the root majada (مجد), which conveys the idea of being glorious or splendid, the name embodies qualities of honor and excellenc...
Majda is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Majd. The root majada carries the meaning of "glory" or "splendour", making Majda a poetic equivalent to "glorious" or "splendid".
Majdi (also spelled Majdy or Mejdi; in Arabic مجدي) is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the root majada (مجد), meaning "to be glorious". It carries the meaning "glorious, praiseworthy". T...
Majed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic masculine given name Majid, primarily used for Arabic-speaking communities. The name originates from the Arabic root majada, meaning "to be glorious," and carries the mea...
Meaning and OriginMajeed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name مجيد (Majid), shared with Majid and other variant forms. Derived from the Arabic root مجد (majada) meaning "to be glorious," the name carries the...
Majid is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious," "magnificent," or "noble." It derives from the Arabic root majada, which denotes glory and honor. The name corresponds to two distinct forms in Arabic: Majī...
Majida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Majid. The root name Majid means "glorious, magnificent" in Arabic, stemming from the triliteral root m-j-d (مجد), which conveys the concept of...
Makram is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root k-r-m, which conveys concepts of generosity, nobility, and honor. The name directly translates to "noble trait" or "honorable quality," emphasizing virtuous...
Malak is a given name of Semitic origin, meaning "angel" in Arabic. It derives from the root "angel" in Arabic and is related to words in Hebrew, Ge'ez, and Aramaic. The name is used for both males and females in Arabic-...
Malek is a masculine given name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name مالك (see Maalik), as well as the usual form used in Persian. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic...
Maliha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, found primarily in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu usage. The name derives from the Arabic root m-l-ḥ (ملح), which carries connotations of beauty, grace, and elegance. Specific...
Malik 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word ملك (malik), meaning "king." It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. The name holds de...
Malika is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word meaning "queen." It is the feminine form of Malik, which means "king" and is also one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (al-Malik). The root of bot...
Mamdouh (also spelled Mamduh or Memduh, Arabic: ممدوح) is an Arabic masculine given name and surname. It is an alternate transcription of Mamduh, which is derived from the Arabic root m-d-ḥ (madaḥa), meaning "to praise,...
Mamduh is an Arabic masculine given name that directly means "praised," "commended," or "acclaimed" — someone spoken of well. It derives from the Arabic root m-d-ḥ (madaḥa), signifying "to praise" or "to commend." The na...
Mamoun is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Mamun, which means "trustworthy" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root أمن (ʾamuna), meaning "to be faithful." While Mamoun and Mamun share the same root and a...
Mamun is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "trustworthy." It is derived from the Arabic root ʾamuna, which conveys the concepts of faith, trust, and reliability. The name is closely related to ʾamuna, emph...
Manal (منال) is a feminine Arabic given name meaning "achievement, attainment". It derives from the Arabic root نال (nāla), which conveys the idea of reaching or obtaining something. The name reflects a positive aspirati...
Manar is an Arabic given name meaning "beacon, lighthouse, minaret". It is rooted in the Arabic verb nāra, which conveys the idea of light and illumination.EtymologyThe name derives from the Arabic word manār, which refe...
Manel (منال) is an alternate transcription of the Arabic feminine name Manal, commonly used in North African countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The name derives from the Arabic root nāla (نال), meaning "to...
Mansoor is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Mansur, derived from the root نصر (naṣara) meaning "to help, to aid." The name thus carries the meaning of "victorious, supported" or "he who is victorious." In Urd...
Mansour is a Persian form of Mansur, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription of the same name. The name is derived from the Arabic root naṣr (نصر), meaning "victory," and directly translates to "victorious" or "supp...
Mansur is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root naṣara, meaning "to help, to aid." The name literally translates to "victorious, supported" and embodies the concept of divine assistance leading to triumph. Its s...
Mansura is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Bengali-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Mansur, an Arabic masculine name meaning "victorious, supported" (derived from the root نصر (naṣara) mean...
EtymologyManzur is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root naẓara (نظر), meaning "to perceive, to see, to observe." The literal meaning of Manzur is "seen, considered, expected," and it carries connotations of bei...
Maqsood is a common masculine given name in Arabic and Urdu, functioning as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maqsud. The root name derives from the Arabic root ṣ-d- (ص د), associated with intention and purpo...
Maqsud (also spelled Maqsood and Maksud) is a given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root qaṣada (قصد), meaning "to intend, to aim, to seek". The name Maqsud itself functions as a noun or adjective, t...
Maram is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It directly derives from the Arabic word maram, meaning "wish" or "desire". The name carries a poetic and aspirational quality, often chosen to express a cherished hope or...
Mariam is a form of the name Maria used in the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint) and New Testament. In the New Testament, both this spelling and the variant Μαρία (Maria) appear. The name derives from the Hebrew name Miri...
Mariem is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maryam (مريم) chiefly used in North Africa. It is derived via the chain Maryam > Maryam (the Arabic form of Miryam, ultimately from the Hebrew name Miryam) and shar...
MarufMaruf (also spelled Ma'ruf, Marouf, Maroof) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "known, recognized" or "favour, kindness." It is derived from the Arabic root عرف (ʿarafa) meaning "to know, to recognize." The n...
Marwa is an Arabic female given name, derived from the Arabic word marū or maruw (مرو), meaning "pebbles, flint," or a type of hard stone such as quartz. The name is also associated with a fragrant plant species (Maerua...
Marwan (Arabic: مروان) is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root marw (مرو), which refers to "pebbles, flint" or "hard stone of nearly pure silica." Traditionally, the name is associated with strength and du...
Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...
Masood is a male given name that serves as the Urdu form of Masud, as well as an alternate Arabic and Persian transcription. The name derives from the Arabic root saʿida (to be happy, to be lucky) and carries the meaning...
Masoud is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic and Persian origin, an alternate transcription of the Persian/Arabic مسعود (see Masud). It is derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be l...
Mas'ud is an alternate transcription of the Arabic and Persian name Masud ( مسعود ), which derives from the Arabic root saʿida meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." The name itself directly translates to "lucky," "fortunat...
Masud is a name of Arabic origin widely used in Arabic, Persian, Bengali, and other Muslim-majority cultures. Derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," Masud directly translates to "lu...
Masuda is a feminine given name used in Arabic and Bengali, derived from the masculine Masud. The name Masud originates from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and itself means "lucky, fortu...
Masuma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "innocent, sinless". Derived from the Arabic root عصم (ʿaṣama) meaning "to protect," the name conveys a sense of moral purity and protection from sin.Historical a...
Matin is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "firm, solid, sturdy." It derives from the Arabic root matana (مَتَنَ), conveying strength and stability. In Islamic tradition, al-Matīn (المتين) is one of the 99...
Mawlud (also spelled Mouloud) is an Arabic masculine name meaning "newborn" (from the root ولد (walada) "to give birth"). Its primary cultural significance comes from its reference to the Mawlid, the observance of the bi...
Mayar is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Mayyar, chiefly used in Egypt, where it is usually feminine. The name derives from the Arabic root m-y-r, meaning "supplier" or "purveyor," reflecting a role of prov...