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136Maliha 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...
Mariyam is a Dhivehi form of Maryam, as well as an alternate transcription of the Urdu name. It is primarily used in the Maldives (Dhivehi) and South Asia (Urdu), reflecting the widespread influence of the name through I...
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...
Masooma is a feminine given name predominantly used in Pashto and Urdu, representing the common alternate transcription of Pashto معصومه or Urdu معصومہ. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic name Masuma, which itself...
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...
Munawara is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, strictly the female form of Munawar. The root name Munawar derives from the Arabic verb nawwara, meaning "to illuminate, to light," and carries the connotation of being...
Nadia is an alternate transcription of Arabic ناديّة, primarily used in Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. It is derived from the root name Nadiyya, which means "announcement, call" in Ara...
Naeema is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Urdu contexts. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic Naʿīmah (Naima), and it is also the standard Urdu form of the name. Etymology and Meaning The nam...
Naila is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Nail, meaning "attainer" in Arabic. It is closely associated with Islamic history through Naila bint al-Farafisa, the wife of Uthman ibn Affan,...
Najma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Najm. The root word "najm" means "star" in Arabic, making Najma effectively mean "star" or "celestial body". The name is often associated with b...
Nargis is a Bengali, Tajik and Urdu form of Narges, which itself means 'daffodil, narcissus' in Persian, ultimately derived from Greek (see Narcissus). The name thus carries the botanical and mythological associations of...
Nasreen is a feminine given name primarily used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It represents a vernacular transcription of the Bengali নাসরীন and is also the standard Urdu spelling of the name Nasrin. The root...
Nazia is a feminine given name predominantly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It originates from Persian نازی (nāzī), meaning "sweet, coy" or "dainty". The name embodies grace and charm, reflecting the cult...
Nida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "call, proclamation". It is derived from the Arabic root nādā, which refers to the act of calling, announcing, or inviting. As a name, Nida carries connotations of...
Noor 1 is a variant transcription and the most common English spelling of the Arabic and Urdu نور (Nūr, from the root Nur), as well as the Bengali নূর (Nur). It is also used as a Malay and Indonesian variant. Meaning "li...
Nur (also spelled Noor or Nour) is a unisex given name meaning "light" in Arabic, derived from the root n-w-r (ن و ر). In Islamic theology, النور (al-Nūr), "the Light", is one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing divine...
Nusrat is a unisex given name rooted in the Arabic نصْرة (nuṣra), meaning "help, assistance." This derives from the triliteral root نصر (naṣara), meaning "to help" or "to aid." While the literal sense is "help," in broad...
Parveen is a feminine given name of Persian origin, used primarily in Urdu and Hindi-speaking regions as a transcription of پروین or परवीन. Etymology and Meaning The name derives from Classical Persian parwīn, meaning “t...
Parvin is a name meaning "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a prominent star cluster in the constellation Taurus, often associated with the seven sisters of Greek mythology. As a given name, Parvin is primarily...
Rabia is a feminine given name widely used in Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu. It functions as an alternate transcription of the Arabic رابعة (Raabi'a), meaning "fourth" or "fourth female." Derived from the root ʾarbaʿa (four)...
Rani 1 is a feminine given name with widespread usage across South Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly in Bengali, Indonesian, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, and Telugu language communities. It originates from the Sa...
Rashida is a feminine Arabic given name that originates as the female form of Rashid, a masculine name meaning "rightly guided" in Arabic. The name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and in Urdu-speaking regions...
Razia is the Urdu, Pashto, and Bengali form of Radhia, an Arabic feminine name derived from the root rāḍī, meaning "satisfying, pleasing" or raḍīy, meaning "satisfied, pleased". This name holds a notable place in history...
Rehana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It is the Bengali and Urdu form of Rayhana, an Arabic name meaning "basil." Sweet basil, a fragrant herb, has been...
EtymologyRizwana is an Urdu form of Ridwana, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription. This feminine name ultimately derives from Ridwan (Arabic: رضوان), which means "consent, approval" and comes from the Arabic root...
Rubab is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the word for a type of stringed musical instrument (specifically, a lute-like instrument) known as the rubab, popular in Persian and Afghan music tra...
Rukhsana is the Urdu form of Roxana. The name derives ultimately from an Old Persian or Bactrian root meaning "bright, shining," reflected in the Old Iranian *rauxšnā. This radiant meaning has made the name popular acros...
Saadia is an alternate transcription of the Arabic سعدية or Urdu سعدیہ, typically used as a feminine given name. It represents a variant spelling of Sadia, which itself is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name deri...
Saba is a feminine name of Persian and Urdu origin, meaning "soft breeze" — a gentle, poetic word that evokes a sense of calm and nature. In Persian literature, 'saba' often appears as a reference to a mild, refreshing w...
Sabeeha is an alternate transcription of Arabic صبيحة or Urdu صبیحہ, primarily used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking communities. It is closely related to the name Sabiha, which shares the same root and meaning.EtymologyThe...
Sabeen is a feminine name of Arabic origin, primarily used in Urdu-speaking communities. Its meaning is derived from the Arabic term meaning "follower of another religion" (from ṣābiʼ). Historically, this term was applie...
Sabiha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Sabih. It is used in Arabic, Bengali, Turkish, and Urdu cultures.EtymologyThe name Sabiha (صبيحة) means "morning" or "beautiful" in Arabic, ste...
Sadaf is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, also used in Persian and Urdu. It directly means "seashell, mother-of-pearl" in Arabic, drawing from the natural elegance of marine treasures. The name evokes imagery of p...
Sadia is a feminine given name used in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu speaking cultures. It is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name derived from the Arabic root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." Thus, Sadia c...
Saeeda is an Urdu variant of the Arabic name Saida, which is the feminine form of Said. Said derives from the Arabic root (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and thus Saeeda carries the meaning "happy" or "lucky...
Saima 1 is a feminine given name commonly used in Urdu-speaking communities, derived from the Arabic root صائم (ṣāʾim), meaning “fasting.” The name carries deep religious connotation in Islam, as fasting (ṣawm) is one of...
Saira is a feminine name of Urdu origin, primarily used in Pakistan and India. The name is often said to mean "traveller" in Arabic, evoking a sense of journey, exploration, and movement. It is also associated with a spi...
Sajida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Sajid, which means "worshipping" in Arabic. The root sajada (from the Arabic verb سجد) conveys the act of bowing down or prostrating, a central...
Sakina (Arabic: سـكـن) is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities. It derives from the Arabic root s-k-n, which conveys the meanings of calmness, peace, and tranquility. The name is d...
EtymologySalma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root salima (سلم) meaning "to be safe" or "to be secure." Its direct meaning is "safe" or "peaceful," closely tied to the concepts of safety, wel...
Samia is a feminine given name of Urdu origin, derived from the Arabic root s-m-ʿ (to hear). It is the feminine form of Sami, which means "hearing" or "listening" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, al-Samīʿ (The All-Hearin...
Samina is a feminine given name of Arabic and Urdu origin. It functions as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name ثمينة (Thamina?transliteration Thamina), meaning "valuable, precious, priceless." Through the Persi...
Sana is the Urdu form of Thana, a name of Arabic origin meaning "praise." In Urdu-speaking communities, Sana is a popular feminine given name, often chosen for its positive connotations and connection to Islamic values.E...
Shabana is a feminine given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine name Shaban. Shaban is linked to the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, شعب (Sha'ban), with the root meaning "to scatter" or "t...
Shabnam is a feminine given name of Persian and Urdu origin, meaning "dew." The name evokes the imagery of dewdrops on flowers or grass at dawn, symbolizing freshness, delicacy, and beauty—a common theme in Persianate po...
Shahida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, functioning as the feminine form of Shahid, which means "witness" in Arabic. The root name Shahid is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, as al-Shahid (الشاهد) is one of...
Shahnaz is a feminine given name and surname of Persian origin. The name combines two Persian elements: shah (شاه), meaning "king," and naz (ناز), which conveys "delight," "comfort," or "coquetry." Thus, Shahnaz is inter...
Shama is a feminine given name used primarily in Urdu, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It means "lamp" or "candle" in Hindi and other Indian languages, ultimately derived from the Arabic word شمْع (shamʿ), which...
Shameem is a feminine given name used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities, primarily in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. It is an alternate transcription of the Urdu شمیم or Bengali শামীম, which are themselves deriv...
Shamim or Shameem (Bengali: শামীম, Urdu: شمیم) is an Arabic/Persian unisex name that means "fragrance, scent" in Arabic. The name carries a poetic and sensory quality, evoking pleasant smells or perfumes. It is commonly...
Shams is a unisex name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the Arabic word shams, meaning "sun." It is widely used across Arabic-speaking countries, as well as in Persian, Urdu, and other Semitic-speaking cultures. T...
Shazia is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, primarily used in Urdu-speaking communities. While its exact meaning is debated, it is often interpreted as "rare, unusual", from Arabic roots suggesting uniqueness or sc...
Shehnaz (Urdu: شہناز) is an alternate transcription of the Urdu name Shahnaz. The root name Shahnaz originates from Persian, meaning "delight of the king". It is composed of the elements shāh (شاه) meaning "king" and nāz...
Siddiqa is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the masculine Siddiq. The root ṣadaqa (صدق) means "to tell the truth," and Siddiq itself translates to "honest" or "truthful." As a female counterp...
Sitara is a feminine given name of Urdu origin, meaning "star" in Urdu, derived from Persian. The Persian root word setâre (also Romanized as Setare or Setareh) forms the basis of several related names across the Persian...
Meaning Sultana is the feminine form of the Arabic title and name Sultan, meaning "ruler, king, sultan." In Arabic and other Islamic cultures, Sultan is primarily masculine, but the feminine form Sultana is used as a giv...
Syeda is the Urdu feminine form of Sayyida, derived from the Arabic word 'sayyid' meaning "master, lord" or "lady, mistress." The corresponding masculine form is Syed, a common surname and honorific across the Muslim wor...
Tabassum is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "smiling". It derives from the Arabic root بسم (basama), which conveys the act of smiling. The name is used in various cultures influenced by Islam, including A...
Etymology and MeaningTahira is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine form Tahir. The root of the name, meaning “pure, chaste, virtuous” in Arabic, reflects a deep-seated cultural value in Isl...
Tasneem is a feminine given name that represents an alternate transcription of the Arabic Tasnim (Arabic: تسنيم), as well as the typical Urdu transcription. It is used primarily in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking communities,...