Abu Sarah
09-04-2006, 10:40 AM
List of Female Muslim Names and their Meanings Name
Name: Meaning
Abeer : Fragrance
Ablaa :Perfectly formed
Aadab :Hope and need
Adeela : Equal
Afaf : Chastity
Afraa : White
Afrah : Happiness
Ahlam : Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative
Ahd :Pledge; Knowledge
Aida : Visiting; Returning
Aisha : Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prophet Muhammad
Aalia ; Exalted; Highest social standing
Alia : Exalted; Highest social standing
Almas: Diamond
Aamaal : Hopes; Aspirations
Amal : Hope; Aspiration
Amani : Wishes; Aspirations
Amatullah : Female servant of Allah
Ameena : Trustworthy; Faithful
Ameera : Leader; Princess
Anaan : Clouds
Anbar : Perfume; Ambergris
Aneesa : Friendly; of good company
Anwaar : Rays of light
Areebah : Witty and smart
Areej : Pleasant smell
Aroob : (Woman) Loving to her husband
Arwa : Female mountain goat
Asiya : One who tends to the weak and heals them
Asah : Plant known for its greenness
Asalah : Purity
Aseelah : One belonging to a great heritage and family
Asma : Daughter of Abu Bakr
Aasmaa : Excellent; Precious
Ayeh : Sign; distinct
Azhaar : Flowers; Blossoms
Azeeza : Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Azza :Young female gazelle
Badriya : Resembling full moon
Baheera : Dazzling; Brilliant
Bahiyaa : Beautiful; Radiant
Balqis : The name of the Queen of Sheba
Banan : Finger tips
Baraa'a : Excelling
Baasima : Smiling
Baseema : Smiling
Basheera : Bringer of good tidings
Basma : A smile
Batool : Ascetic virgin
Bushra : Good omen
Buthayna : Of beautiful and tender body
Dhuha : Forenoon
Faiza : Victorious; Winner
Fadheela : Virtue
Fadwa : Name derived from self-sacrifice
Falak : Star
Fareeda : Unique
Fareeha : Happy; Joyful
Firyal : Name
Fatima : Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom)
Faatin : Captivating
Faatina : Captivating
Fawziya : Successful; Victorious
Firdoos : Paradise
Ghaada : Beautiful
Ghaaliya : Fragrant
Ghaydaa : Young and delicate
Ghusoon : Branches (tree)
Haadiya : Guide to righteousness
Hadiya : Gift
Hameeda : Praiseworthy
Hana : Happiness
Hanan : Mercy
Haala : Aureole
Haleema : Gentle; Patient
Haneefa : True believer
Haniya : Pleased; Happy
Hasna : Beautiful
Hayaam : Deliriously in love
Hayat : Life
Haifa : Slender; of beautiful body
Hessa : Destiny
Hind : Proper name
Huda : Right guidance
Huma : A bird which lives in a quiet area and whenever it flies to the city it fills the people with joy
Hooriya : Angel
Husn : Beauty
Ibtihaaj : Joy
Ikraam : Honor; Hospitality; Generosity
Ilhaam : Intuition
Iman : Faith; Belief
Imtithal : (Polite) Obedience
Inaam : Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal
Inas : Sociability
Inaya : Concern; Solicitude
Intisaar : Triumph
Izdihaar : Flourishing; Blossoming
Jala : Clarity; Elucidation
Jameela : Beautiful
Janaan : Heart or soul
Jumaana : Silver pearl
Kaamla : Perfect
Kameela : Most perfect
Kareema : Generous; Noble
Kawkab : Satellite
Kawthar : River in Paradise
Khadeeja : Name of Prophet :saw: Muhammad's wife
Khalida : Immortal
Khawlah : Proper name
Khairiya : Charitable; Good
Khulood : Immortality
Kouther : River in Jannah (paradise)
Kulthoom : Daughter of the prophet Mohammed peace be upon him
Lamees : Soft to the touch
Lamya : Dark-lipped
Lateefa : Gentle; Kind
Leena : Tender
Lubaaba : The innermost essence
Lama : Darkness of lips
Madeeha : Praiseworthy
Maha : Gazelle
Maisa : Walking with proud swinging gait
Majida : Glorious
Majeeda : Glorious
Makaarim : Of good and honorable character
Malak : Angel
Manaar : Guiding light (lighthouse)
Maraam : Aspiration
Maryam : Name of Mother of Jesus
Manaal : Attainment; Achievement
Mawiya : Old Arabic name
May : Old Arabic name
Maimoona : Auspicious; Blessed
Maysaa : To walk with a swinging gait
Maysoon : Of beautiful face and body
Mayyada : To walk with a swinging gait
Mufeeda : Useful
Muhja : Heart's blood; Soul
Muna : Wish; Desire
Muneera : Illuminating; Shedding light
Musheera : Giving counsel
Nabeeha : Intelligent
Nabeela : Noble
Nada : Generosity; Dew
Nadia : The begining, first
Nadira : Rare, Precious
Nadeeda : Equal (to another person); Rival
Nadwa : Council
Nafeesa : Precious thing
Naila : Acquirer; Obtainer
Naeema : Living a soft, enjoyable life
Najaah : Success
Najeeba : Of noble birth
Najiya : Safe
Najat : Safety
Najwa : Confidential talk; Secret conversation
Najla : Of wide eyes
Najya : Victorious
Nashida : Student
Na*!*!*!*!a : Energetic and full of life
Nasiha : One who gives valuable advice
Nasira : Victorious, helper
Nawal : Gift
Nawar : Flower
Nazaaha : Purity; Righteousness; Honesty
Nazeeha : Honest
Nazeeya : Optimistic and full of hope
Nazeera : Like; Equal; Matching
Nibaal : Arrows
Naeema : Blessing; Loan
Nesayem: Flower
Nida : Call
Nimaat : Blessings; Loans
Nudhar : Gold
Nuha : Intelligence; Mind
Nahla : A drink (of water)
Noor : Light
Nouf : Highest point on a mountain
Nusayba : Proper name
Nuzha : Pleasure trip; Excursion spot
Rabab : White cloud
Rabeea : Garden
Radhiyaa : Content; Satisfied
Radhwa : Name of mountain in Medina
Raghd : Pleasant
Raaida : Leader
Raja : Hope
Rana : To gaze; Look
Rafa : Happiness; Prosperity
Rand : Tree of good scent
Raniya : Gazing
Rasha : Young gazelle
Rasheeda : Wise; Mature
Rawdha : Garden
Raawiya : Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry)
Raya : Sated with drink
Reem : Gazelle
Reema : White antelope
Rukan : Steady; Confident
Ruqaya : Name of the Prophet's daughter
Ruwayda : Walking gently
Saabira : Patient
Safa : Clarity; Purity; Serenity
Safiya : Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend
Sahar : Dawn
Sahla : Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Sakeena : God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility
Saaliha : Good; Useful
Saleema : Safe; Healthy
Saalima : Safe; Healthy
Salma : Peaceful
Salwa : Quail; Solace
Samaah : Generosity
Samar : Evening conversations
Sameeha : Generous
Sameera : Entertaining companion (woman)
Saamiya: Elevated; Lofty
Sana : Resplendence; Brilliance
Sawda : Proper name
Sawsan : Lily of the valley
Shatha : Aromatic
Shaadiya : Singer
Shareefa : Noble
Sihaam : Arrows
Suha : Name of a star
Suhayla : Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Suhayma : Small arrow
Suhair : Proper name
Sumaiyaa : Proper name
Taahira : Pure; Chaste
Taroob : Merry
Thanaa : Thankfulness
Tharaa : Wealth
Thuraya : Star
Tamadhur : Proper name
Wafa : Faithfulness
Wafeeqa : Successful
Wafiya : Loyal; Faithful
Wajeeha : Eminent; Distinguished
Warda : Rose
Widad : Love; Friendship
Wijdan : Ecstasy; Sentiment
Wisaal : Communion in love
Yasmeen : Jasmine
Yasirah : Lenient
Yafiah : High
Yakootah : Emerald
Yamha : Dove
Yumn : Good fortune; Success
Yusraa : Proper name
Zaafira : Victorious; Successful
Zahira : Shining; Luminous
Zahraa : White
Zahrah : Flower; Beauty; Star
Zakiyaa : Pure
Zainab : Name of Prophet's daughter
Zaina : Beautiful
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brother / islamicfajr
<waslam alaykum>
Name: Meaning
Abeer : Fragrance
Ablaa :Perfectly formed
Aadab :Hope and need
Adeela : Equal
Afaf : Chastity
Afraa : White
Afrah : Happiness
Ahlam : Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative
Ahd :Pledge; Knowledge
Aida : Visiting; Returning
Aisha : Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prophet Muhammad
Aalia ; Exalted; Highest social standing
Alia : Exalted; Highest social standing
Almas: Diamond
Aamaal : Hopes; Aspirations
Amal : Hope; Aspiration
Amani : Wishes; Aspirations
Amatullah : Female servant of Allah
Ameena : Trustworthy; Faithful
Ameera : Leader; Princess
Anaan : Clouds
Anbar : Perfume; Ambergris
Aneesa : Friendly; of good company
Anwaar : Rays of light
Areebah : Witty and smart
Areej : Pleasant smell
Aroob : (Woman) Loving to her husband
Arwa : Female mountain goat
Asiya : One who tends to the weak and heals them
Asah : Plant known for its greenness
Asalah : Purity
Aseelah : One belonging to a great heritage and family
Asma : Daughter of Abu Bakr
Aasmaa : Excellent; Precious
Ayeh : Sign; distinct
Azhaar : Flowers; Blossoms
Azeeza : Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Azza :Young female gazelle
Badriya : Resembling full moon
Baheera : Dazzling; Brilliant
Bahiyaa : Beautiful; Radiant
Balqis : The name of the Queen of Sheba
Banan : Finger tips
Baraa'a : Excelling
Baasima : Smiling
Baseema : Smiling
Basheera : Bringer of good tidings
Basma : A smile
Batool : Ascetic virgin
Bushra : Good omen
Buthayna : Of beautiful and tender body
Dhuha : Forenoon
Faiza : Victorious; Winner
Fadheela : Virtue
Fadwa : Name derived from self-sacrifice
Falak : Star
Fareeda : Unique
Fareeha : Happy; Joyful
Firyal : Name
Fatima : Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom)
Faatin : Captivating
Faatina : Captivating
Fawziya : Successful; Victorious
Firdoos : Paradise
Ghaada : Beautiful
Ghaaliya : Fragrant
Ghaydaa : Young and delicate
Ghusoon : Branches (tree)
Haadiya : Guide to righteousness
Hadiya : Gift
Hameeda : Praiseworthy
Hana : Happiness
Hanan : Mercy
Haala : Aureole
Haleema : Gentle; Patient
Haneefa : True believer
Haniya : Pleased; Happy
Hasna : Beautiful
Hayaam : Deliriously in love
Hayat : Life
Haifa : Slender; of beautiful body
Hessa : Destiny
Hind : Proper name
Huda : Right guidance
Huma : A bird which lives in a quiet area and whenever it flies to the city it fills the people with joy
Hooriya : Angel
Husn : Beauty
Ibtihaaj : Joy
Ikraam : Honor; Hospitality; Generosity
Ilhaam : Intuition
Iman : Faith; Belief
Imtithal : (Polite) Obedience
Inaam : Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal
Inas : Sociability
Inaya : Concern; Solicitude
Intisaar : Triumph
Izdihaar : Flourishing; Blossoming
Jala : Clarity; Elucidation
Jameela : Beautiful
Janaan : Heart or soul
Jumaana : Silver pearl
Kaamla : Perfect
Kameela : Most perfect
Kareema : Generous; Noble
Kawkab : Satellite
Kawthar : River in Paradise
Khadeeja : Name of Prophet :saw: Muhammad's wife
Khalida : Immortal
Khawlah : Proper name
Khairiya : Charitable; Good
Khulood : Immortality
Kouther : River in Jannah (paradise)
Kulthoom : Daughter of the prophet Mohammed peace be upon him
Lamees : Soft to the touch
Lamya : Dark-lipped
Lateefa : Gentle; Kind
Leena : Tender
Lubaaba : The innermost essence
Lama : Darkness of lips
Madeeha : Praiseworthy
Maha : Gazelle
Maisa : Walking with proud swinging gait
Majida : Glorious
Majeeda : Glorious
Makaarim : Of good and honorable character
Malak : Angel
Manaar : Guiding light (lighthouse)
Maraam : Aspiration
Maryam : Name of Mother of Jesus
Manaal : Attainment; Achievement
Mawiya : Old Arabic name
May : Old Arabic name
Maimoona : Auspicious; Blessed
Maysaa : To walk with a swinging gait
Maysoon : Of beautiful face and body
Mayyada : To walk with a swinging gait
Mufeeda : Useful
Muhja : Heart's blood; Soul
Muna : Wish; Desire
Muneera : Illuminating; Shedding light
Musheera : Giving counsel
Nabeeha : Intelligent
Nabeela : Noble
Nada : Generosity; Dew
Nadia : The begining, first
Nadira : Rare, Precious
Nadeeda : Equal (to another person); Rival
Nadwa : Council
Nafeesa : Precious thing
Naila : Acquirer; Obtainer
Naeema : Living a soft, enjoyable life
Najaah : Success
Najeeba : Of noble birth
Najiya : Safe
Najat : Safety
Najwa : Confidential talk; Secret conversation
Najla : Of wide eyes
Najya : Victorious
Nashida : Student
Na*!*!*!*!a : Energetic and full of life
Nasiha : One who gives valuable advice
Nasira : Victorious, helper
Nawal : Gift
Nawar : Flower
Nazaaha : Purity; Righteousness; Honesty
Nazeeha : Honest
Nazeeya : Optimistic and full of hope
Nazeera : Like; Equal; Matching
Nibaal : Arrows
Naeema : Blessing; Loan
Nesayem: Flower
Nida : Call
Nimaat : Blessings; Loans
Nudhar : Gold
Nuha : Intelligence; Mind
Nahla : A drink (of water)
Noor : Light
Nouf : Highest point on a mountain
Nusayba : Proper name
Nuzha : Pleasure trip; Excursion spot
Rabab : White cloud
Rabeea : Garden
Radhiyaa : Content; Satisfied
Radhwa : Name of mountain in Medina
Raghd : Pleasant
Raaida : Leader
Raja : Hope
Rana : To gaze; Look
Rafa : Happiness; Prosperity
Rand : Tree of good scent
Raniya : Gazing
Rasha : Young gazelle
Rasheeda : Wise; Mature
Rawdha : Garden
Raawiya : Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry)
Raya : Sated with drink
Reem : Gazelle
Reema : White antelope
Rukan : Steady; Confident
Ruqaya : Name of the Prophet's daughter
Ruwayda : Walking gently
Saabira : Patient
Safa : Clarity; Purity; Serenity
Safiya : Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend
Sahar : Dawn
Sahla : Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Sakeena : God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility
Saaliha : Good; Useful
Saleema : Safe; Healthy
Saalima : Safe; Healthy
Salma : Peaceful
Salwa : Quail; Solace
Samaah : Generosity
Samar : Evening conversations
Sameeha : Generous
Sameera : Entertaining companion (woman)
Saamiya: Elevated; Lofty
Sana : Resplendence; Brilliance
Sawda : Proper name
Sawsan : Lily of the valley
Shatha : Aromatic
Shaadiya : Singer
Shareefa : Noble
Sihaam : Arrows
Suha : Name of a star
Suhayla : Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Suhayma : Small arrow
Suhair : Proper name
Sumaiyaa : Proper name
Taahira : Pure; Chaste
Taroob : Merry
Thanaa : Thankfulness
Tharaa : Wealth
Thuraya : Star
Tamadhur : Proper name
Wafa : Faithfulness
Wafeeqa : Successful
Wafiya : Loyal; Faithful
Wajeeha : Eminent; Distinguished
Warda : Rose
Widad : Love; Friendship
Wijdan : Ecstasy; Sentiment
Wisaal : Communion in love
Yasmeen : Jasmine
Yasirah : Lenient
Yafiah : High
Yakootah : Emerald
Yamha : Dove
Yumn : Good fortune; Success
Yusraa : Proper name
Zaafira : Victorious; Successful
Zahira : Shining; Luminous
Zahraa : White
Zahrah : Flower; Beauty; Star
Zakiyaa : Pure
Zainab : Name of Prophet's daughter
Zaina : Beautiful
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brother / islamicfajr
<waslam alaykum>