Muslim girl names, with meaning

1. Maryam

   Arabic form of Miriam; often read as "beloved"

   Arabic, from Hebrew MAR-yam

   Mother of Isa (Jesus); Surah Maryam (19) is named after her.

2. Aisha

   Living, full of life

   Arabic AH-ee-sha

   A wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a great teacher of early Islam.

3. Fatima

   One who weans; one who abstains

   Arabic FAH-tee-ma

   Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

4. Khadija

   Born early

   Arabic kha-DEE-ja

   The Prophet's first wife, a respected merchant.

5. Zainab

   Often given as "fragrant flower"; the origin is debated

   Arabic ZAY-nab

   Name of the Prophet's daughter and granddaughter.

6. Noor

   Light

   Arabic NOOR

   Surah An-Nur (24) is "The Light".

7. Iman

   Faith, belief

   Arabic ee-MAAN

8. Layla

   Night

   Arabic LAY-la

   Known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun.

9. Inaya

   Care, concern, kindness

   Arabic ee-NAH-ya

10. Hana

    Happiness, bliss

    Arabic HAH-na

11. Safiya

    Pure; a true friend

    Arabic sa-FEE-ya

    A wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

12. Amira

    Princess, leader

    Arabic a-MEE-ra

13. Yasmin

    Jasmine flower

    Persian YAS-min

14. Samira

    Companion in evening talk

    Arabic sa-MEE-ra

15. Sara

    Princess, noble lady

    Arabic and Hebrew SAH-ra

    Wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).

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