
Written by Aparna Hari
A massive part of the world’s population is that of Muslims. The Islam religion has some very beautiful and meaningful names. Muslims are of different types and not all follow all traditions. Yet one thing common between all Muslims is the baby naming practice. As per Islam, the baby is named on the seventh day after the birth. This is also the day when the hair is tonsured as well. The religion also believes that they are called by their names on Judgement Day, so they look for popular muslim baby girl names that have deep meaning, are good and pleasant to hear. It is known that they have some very beautiful sounding names.
The naming ceremony in Islam is done by the mother while the father decides along with the mother on the name. Taqiqah which is a celebration, is also done on the same day, which involves the slaughtering of the sheep. The first practice is to call the Athaan in the ear of the baby so that the first words they hear after coming to the world are the name of Allah or God, they even say Kalimah. Babies in any religion are a blessing so the name should be kept in a prudent manner as it becomes a part of the personality.
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We list 300 Islamic or Muslim baby girl names with meanings in a tabular form as given below.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aafiyat | Health, freedom from illness. |
2 | Aafreen | Afareen is a Persian name for girls |
3 | Aamal | The word means to get to work or stay in motion |
4 | Aamira | The superior or being prosperous and abundant |
5 | Aaseeyah | Full of yearning or thoughtful |
6 | Aasira | Brave, strong and powerful fighter who can conquer & imprison. |
7 | Aatoon | An Educator, Teachers |
8 | Abla | Well-rounded, perfectly formed |
9 | Adeeba | Polite |
10 | Adorina | One who helps |
11 | Afeefa | Chaste |
12 | Afri | Name of a character in Shahnameh, Siamak’s daughter-in-law |
13 | Afsana | Fable, Fiction, Romance |
14 | Ain | Eye, thus “precious” |
15 | Aleyna | Awakening |
16 | Alhena | A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini) |
17 | Allikodi | Alli Flower Vine |
18 | Altaf | Kindness, politeness |
19 | Amah | A star in the constellation Leo |
20 | Amaidhi | Peace |
21 | Ambereen | Fragrance, amber, sky |
22 | Anisa | Friendly, Sociable, Intimate friend |
23 | Anjum | Star |
24 | Ansam | Breath, Breath of life |
25 | Arutpa | Divine Song |
26 | Arzu | Wish, hope, love |
27 | Ashya | Pious; A variant of the name Ashiya; Life and alive |
28 | Asima | Protector, Guardian |
29 | Asra | To travel by night |
30 | Awatif | Kindness, Feeling |
31 | Ayishah | the one who is characterized by success or having favorable… |
32 | Azarnoush | Right in faith |
33 | Badriyah | Resembling the full moon |
34 | Baheenah | A beautiful woman. |
35 | Baileet | One of the Assyrian Goddesses. |
36 | Barat | Innocence, guiltlessness |
37 | Bariah | Doing extremely well |
38 | Barsala | Eyelashes |
39 | Bashnin | Lotus |
40 | BeetaA | Unique |
41 | Begum | Princess; Lady |
42 | Benazir | Unequalled, Matchless, Unique |
43 | Benazira | A girl with no comparison |
44 | Betool | Ascetic Virgin; Maiden |
45 | Bikhtir | One who has a Graceful Gait |
46 | Brula | Pearl |
47 | Bulan | A moon and the month in Indonesian |
48 | Burum | Bud, blossom, sing of Baraim |
49 | Busyna | A worshiper and ascetic of Basrah |
50 | Cantara | One who comes from the small bridge |
51 | Dafiya | Narrator of Hadith |
52 | Dahila | Flower |
53 | Daiba | Diligent, Industrious |
54 | Daleela | Guide, Proof |
55 | Daniyah | Closer, nearer |
56 | Darsameen | Valuable, expensive, and costly. |
57 | Darya | Sea |
58 | Deebaa | Cloth of silk |
59 | Dilshad Khatoon | She lived between 730-750 |
60 | Diwa | Candle / Light |
61 | Dželila | One who is respected and famous. |
62 | Eiman | Faith |
63 | Eira | Snow |
64 | Emmarie | a faithful or truthful person. |
65 | Eshna | Desire |
66 | Faaiza | Victorious, Triumphant, Successful |
67 | Faatinah | A woman who is fascinating people |
68 | Fadeelah | One who is learned and distinguished. |
69 | Fadwah | Name derived from self-sacrifice |
70 | Faheema | Intelligent, Judicious |
71 | Fahmeda | Intelligent and wise |
72 | Fahreta | Fame, greatness, brilliance. |
73 | Fakeehah | Cheerful |
74 | Fakhar | Honor, Pride, Glory |
75 | Fakhirah | Splendid, Elegant |
76 | Fakira | Thinker |
77 | Farah | Joy, Happiness, Delight |
78 | Farani | Sunshine |
79 | Farhanah | A very happy woman |
80 | Fatan | One who is charming |
81 | Fathia | To achieve victory |
82 | Fauziya | Triumphant, Victorious |
83 | Fayona | Beautiful, pretty |
84 | Fazilatunnisa | A woman’s excellence |
85 | Feme | A name of love |
86 | Ferwa | Passion, fondness, desire or longing. |
87 | Feryal | One who has the beauty of the light |
88 | Fikriyah | Intellectual |
89 | Firuza | Turquoise, A bright greenish-blue colour |
90 | Fusaylah | A Sindhi term for some distance |
91 | Galiana | The name of a Moorish princess |
92 | Gathbiyya | Variant transcription of JATHIBIYYA |
93 | Ghalia | Precious, Valuable |
94 | Ghaniya | Rich, wealthy, prosperous |
95 | Ghaziyah | Female Warrior |
96 | Ghunwah | Indispensible |
97 | Ghusun | Branch, Twig |
98 | Gohar | Precious Stone |
99 | Grace | Graceful |
100 | Gul badan | Beautiful body resembling rose |
101 | Gulnaz | Cute like a flower |
102 | Gulya | Flower |
103 | Haalima | Dreamer, Visionary |
104 | Haameda | Praiser |
105 | Hadiyah | Guide to righteousness |
106 | Hanifa | True, One of true faith, Upright |
107 | Hanima | A Wave |
108 | Havina | Safety |
109 | Hijrah | To move to another place, a migration |
110 | Humaira | Crimson |
111 | Ibrisam | Silk |
112 | Ibtissem | To smile |
113 | Ikhlas | Sincerity |
114 | Ilanila | Moon Crescent |
115 | Ilhem | Inspiration |
116 | Inaam | Act of kindness, Benefaction, Bestowal |
117 | Inayah | Concern |
118 | Inayatur Rahman | Care of the most Gracious (Allah) |
119 | Ines | Partner |
120 | Irmela | One who is gorgeous, shiny, and radiant. |
121 | Irtiza Husain | Approval of Husayn |
122 | Isaf | Relief, help |
123 | Israa | Variant transcription of ISRA |
124 | Istilah | Agreement |
125 | Izabelle | Beautiful |
126 | Izz an-Nisa | She was a narrator of Hadith |
127 | Jabira | Agree |
128 | Jadwa | She was a gif, a present |
129 | Jamia | Gatherer, Collector |
130 | Jariyah | God Has Seen |
131 | Jehan | Beautiful Flower |
132 | KalaiArasi | Queen of Arts |
133 | Kamilah | Perfect, complete |
134 | Kamshat | Beaver |
135 | Karima | Kind, Generous, Benevolent, Open-handed |
136 | Kashfia | To make it evident, To impart |
137 | Kashira | Jubilant, jovial |
138 | Kausar | Abundance |
139 | Ketifa | Flowering; Blooming |
140 | Khadija | The first wife of Muhammad |
141 | Khafifa | Small |
142 | Khuwaylah | Gazelle |
143 | Kohila | Sweet Voiced like a Kuyil (Cuckoo) |
144 | Kunsulu | Beauty or beautiful |
145 | Kuntum | Flower bud |
146 | Kuvira | Courageous Woman |
147 | Laiba | Female of the Haven; Prettiest Woman in all the heavens |
148 | Lakhsha | Glittering |
149 | Lamees | Pure silk |
150 | Lamisa | Soft to touch |
151 | Layaan | Gentleness, Softness, Tenderness |
152 | Lazim | Essential, imperative |
153 | Limees | Something that’s tender, delicate and soft to touch. |
154 | Lujain | Silver |
155 | Lutfiyah | Delicate, graceful |
156 | Maarib | End goals |
157 | Madhulata | Sweet creeper |
158 | Maha | Gazelle; Beautiful Eyes; Splendid; Beloved to Amun |
159 | Mahbubah | Beloved |
160 | Mahiba | Majestic, Dignified, Magnificent |
161 | Mahreen | Bright and Beautiful as the sun |
162 | Maisura | Easy, Successful, Fortunate |
163 | Majd | Glory, Honour |
164 | Malaika | Angels |
165 | Manfoosah | A very pious woman, she wept often for fear of Allah |
166 | Mardhiah | One who is loved and respected by all |
167 | Masuma | Innocent, Sinless |
168 | Mawaddah | Affection, love, friendliness |
169 | Mayil | Full of Grace and Beauty like a Peacock (Peahen) |
170 | Meharunnisa | Beloved One |
171 | Milta | Talk or conversation. |
172 | Minnat | Grace, Kindness, Gift |
173 | Mirah | Provisions, supply |
174 | Misam | Impression, Mark, Beauty |
175 | Mounia | A wish or dream come true |
176 | Muazah | She was a narrator of hadith |
177 | Mubaraka | Blessed, sacred, and blissful. |
178 | Mubera | She who is innocent and respected. |
179 | Muida | Teacher |
180 | Mujahida | One who struggles, Strives |
181 | Mumina | Pious |
182 | Munawara | An enlightened and wise woman |
183 | Munifa | Eminent, Exalted, Superior, High |
184 | Munyat al-Muna | Wish, Desire, Object |
185 | Murisa | One who leaves inheritance |
186 | Murjanah | Small pearl |
187 | Nabeelah | Noble |
188 | Nadheema | Intimate friend |
189 | Naghma | A melody or musical note. |
190 | Nahal | A young plant |
191 | Nahleejah | Down to earth, cool |
192 | Nailah | One who succeeds |
193 | Najmah | Star |
194 | Najwa | Confidential talk, romantic talk, secret conversation |
195 | Naqiya | Pure, Clean |
196 | Narjis | Narcissus |
197 | Naseemah | Breeze |
198 | Nashita | Energetic, Dynamic, Lively |
199 | Nashwa | Elated, Exalted, Exuberant |
200 | Nasifah | Just, equitable |
201 | Nasra | Helper |
202 | Nazish | Fragrance, Proud |
203 | Nazma | Star |
204 | Nedžara | Dear or beloved. |
205 | Nermina | A variant of Nermana, meaning hero. |
206 | Nesrin | A field of wild roses |
207 | Nisveta | Bosnian term for woman. |
208 | NoushAfrin | The creator of joy |
209 | Nudra | Rarity, Rareness |
210 | Nuria | Light, Luminous |
211 | Nuzhat | Pleasure Trip, Promenade |
212 | Pakiza | Pure, chaste, polite, nice |
213 | Pashmina | Woollen type of cloth |
214 | Peghra | To praise or someone worthy of a praise |
215 | Qaaria | Reciter (of the Holy Quran) |
216 | Qahira | A woman who overpowers others and is always a victor |
217 | Qasira | Patient |
218 | Qisaf | Brittle |
219 | Qismah | Destiny, fate, ordained by God |
220 | Qurrtul ain | Gods mercy |
221 | Radwa | A mountain in Medina |
222 | Raghada | Comfort, Opulence, Affluence |
223 | Ramineh | A woman of a quiet and peaceful personality. |
224 | Ramlah | Old Arabic name |
225 | Raneem | To recite in a sing song voice |
226 | Raqeema | One who is intelligent and perceptive |
227 | Reshtina | Truthful, a stern believer of truth. |
228 | Reyhana | Sweet smelling flowers of paradise |
229 | Rifna | An angel-faced princess |
230 | Rukhshana | Bright, Brilliant, Shining |
231 | Rumaylah | An ancien female Arabic name |
232 | Ruwaida | To walk very gently |
233 | Saabira | Patient, Tolerant |
234 | Saadat | Blessing |
235 | Sagheerah | Short |
236 | Saliha | Pious, Righteous, Upright |
237 | Salma | Peace |
238 | Sangina | The one who is polite with everyone |
239 | Sawsan | Lily of the valley |
240 | Segulah | Treasure |
241 | Selveta | Comfort, consolation |
242 | Serina | Calm and tranquil, a girl with a calm and tranquil nature |
243 | Shabiba | She who is like a grandmother |
244 | Shadee | One who sings beautifuly, a singer |
245 | Shafinaz | A pretty, lovely and kind woman |
246 | Shafira | A nice and well behaved woman. |
247 | Shahay | Beautiful. It’s the name of the heroine of a folk tale |
248 | Shahen | Falcon |
249 | Shamsa | Sun |
250 | Shaqraa | Blond, Fair haired |
251 | Sharfa | A woman with glowing qualities |
252 | Sharifa | Noble, Honorable, Highborn |
253 | Sharmin | Shy, Bashful, Modest |
254 | Shezmin | A flower |
255 | Shughla | Ray of light |
256 | Siddiqa | She is a righteous friend |
257 | Sidida | A friendly woman |
258 | Sobia | A well-dressed woman. |
259 | Storai | Star |
260 | Suhailah | Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing |
261 | Suhair | Proper name |
262 | Sulema | Peace |
263 | Taadeel | State of being equal |
264 | Tafida | Paradise (egyptian name) |
265 | Tahiyya | To support or comfort someone |
266 | Takseen | One who provides peace |
267 | Taliba | One who seeks knowledge |
268 | Tameen | Protection, patronage, care |
269 | Tasmeekh | Living in fragrance |
270 | Tasmin | She who fulfils |
271 | Taufiqa | Prosperity, Success |
272 | Tazima | Glorification, exaltation |
273 | Thenammal | Sweet as Honey |
274 | Thukira | Coral, red |
275 | Tibah | Goodness, kindness |
276 | Tumadur | Old Arabic name |
277 | Uhud | Commitment, pledge |
278 | Umaimah | Diminutive of Umm |
279 | Umaira | Living a long life |
280 | Umayrah | She was the daughter of Alqamah |
281 | Umm abiha | Its meaning is “her father” |
282 | Umm-e-kulsum | The mother of kulsum |
283 | Umm-e-rumman | Mother of Ayesha (wife of the Prophet Muhammad) |
284 | Urwa | Support |
285 | Vardah | Rose |
286 | Wafeeqa | Successful |
287 | Wahabah | This was the name of a poetess |
288 | Waheebah | One who gives |
289 | Waiya | Guardian, watchguard |
290 | Wajida | Achiever, excited, finder |
291 | Wajiha | High, Honoured |
292 | Walidah | Newborn |
293 | Yasharah | Intelligent, precious stone |
294 | Zabaana | Flame of a candle |
295 | Zabia | Like Deer |
296 | Zahaa | Radiance and Brilliance |
297 | Zeenat | Delicate |
298 | Zerina | Name of a Shahabiah |
299 | Zoufishan | Moonlight |
300 | Zulema | Full of beauty. |
Common names are not very interesting always, as every second person has them. Given below is a set of unique names that have a beautiful connotation to them.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadab | Hope |
2 | Aaliya | A popular name in recent times representing a high social stature |
3 | Abla | A woman who is fully formed |
4 | A’dab | A person who is full of hope |
5 | Adeeva | The pleasant gentleness of a woman’s touch |
6 | Ahad | A woman who always keeps her promise |
7 | Anisha | mysterious or a good friend |
8 | Baadia | Unique |
9 | Badai | Wonder |
10 | Benazir | Princess |
11 | Cancandanc | Light of Allah |
12 | Caria | Beloved |
13 | Daaria | A river that never recedes its flow |
14 | Daima | Someone who would be present throughout her life |
15 | Damira | Long live the world |
16 | Eila | Oak tree, Earth |
17 | Eira | Snow |
18 | Falak | The beautiful sky that glows with her light |
19 | Fara | A popular name for a girl who brings happiness with her |
20 | Fauzia | A woman who always finds success in her life |
21 | Fayroz | Inspired by the beautiful shade of the colour turquoise |
22 | Ghushan | The tender branches of a tree |
23 | Haaniya | The gift of simple happiness in our lives |
24 | Huda | A trending name indicating the correct way to lead a life |
25 | Ilhaam | A girl who is an inspiration for everyone around her |
26 | Jahanara | A strong woman meant to rule the world |
27 | Jannat | Another popular Muslim name referencing the paradise |
28 | Kaarima | A girl who is extremely generous |
29 | Maaysa | A woman who has a confident walk |
30 | Mahaa | rare gem |
31 | Nadima | Companion |
32 | Nausheen | The simple sweetness of a young girl |
33 | Nazia | A daughter who brings glory to her family |
34 | Raaya | A friend for life |
35 | Sarah | Still used widely by many, for its reference to a princess |
36 | Shaaheen | As royal as an eagle |
37 | Shakufa | A flower that is emerging beautifully |
38 | Sofia | An intelligent and wise woman |
39 | Tabana | Bright Moonlight |
40 | Tabinda | Shines, Bright |
41 | Veeya | Wealth |
42 | Yasmeen | A popular Muslim name for a girl resembling a jasmine flower |
43 | Zahra | As vast and expansive as the desert itself |
44 | Zaina | A simple name for a graceful woman |
45 | Zara | The resplendent nature of a flower |
Parents of this generation love to keep names with a modern touch to them. The table below has a list of some modern Islamic or Muslim baby names for their baby girl that are trending and help in staying with time.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Abeeda | The loyal worshipper of God |
2 | Adara | A girl as pure as a virgin |
3 | A’idah | One who is returning |
4 | A’ishah | Life, Living Prosperous |
5 | Amaal | The bringer of hope in the world |
6 | Asheeta | Someone who is desired by many |
7 | Asma | While the Hindi equivalent refers to the sky, this word refers to the quality of excellence |
8 | Ayesha | A wife of the Prophet, who was also prosperous |
9 | Badyah | Admirable, knowledgeable person |
10 | Bilkis | An alternative name for Queen Sheba |
11 | Dania | God is my judge |
12 | Dayesha | The very essence of being alive |
13 | Deemah | The beauty of rainwater |
14 | Elijah | Beautiful, sweet, smart |
15 | Fadela | Excellent |
16 | Faham | Understanding, Intelligent |
17 | Farida | A daughter who is the most precious one |
18 | Fatima | A modern and common name, which is also the name for the Prophet’s daughter |
19 | Fayza | A woman who always brings back victory |
20 | Feroza | The soothing nature of turquoise colour |
21 | Haadiya | The gift of righteousness granted by the Lord |
22 | Hina | Another popular name referring to the henna in a mehendi |
23 | Imaan | The virtue of having faith |
24 | Jasmine | The aroma of a jasmine flower |
25 | Kaadira | A woman who is capable of achieving anything |
26 | Khatija | Someone who can trust blindly |
27 | Mehar | Someone who is benevolent in nature |
28 | Naadiya | An exotic name for a woman who is the bringer of all new |
29 | Naazwa | A passionate and secret whisper |
30 | Nabila | Happiness |
31 | Neema | A girl who is a blessing from God |
32 | Noor | The shining light sent from God |
33 | Onima | Analysis |
34 | Qadira | Capable |
35 | Qamara | Moon |
36 | Reeda | A staunch devotee of Allah |
37 | Sabeen | Morning Breeze |
38 | Saida | A woman who brings good fortune |
39 | Samira | A wonderful name that harkens to a calm evening spent with a friend |
40 | Shadaan | Someone who is always cheerful |
41 | Shakira | A popular singer of our times, with a name that refers to gracefulness |
42 | Siddiqa | A girl that never fails to keep her word |
43 | Sumaaya | The one who brings endless joy and pride |
44 | Taima | The pleasurable sound of thunder |
45 | Tehzeeb | An elegant young woman |
46 | Vida | The quality of obviousness in life |
47 | Yara | As beautiful and tender as a butterfly |
48 | Zaayra | The magnificent nature of a rose |
49 | Zahira | She who shines brightly at night |
50 | Ziah | She who sheds light in dark times |
There is no dearth of good names in Islam. Every name seems very different and has a deep meaning to it. Some names are trendy while some have been picked up from The Holy Quran. Some sound very difficult, yet some are very rhythmic. One can pick up the muslim baby names for their baby girl as per their style and comfort. But it is prudent to understand the meaning and its connotation as Islam believes in calling the person by their name on the Judgement by Allah, their Almighty.
Muslims/Islam follow a unique tradition while naming their children. They usually pick up names that have deep meanings from the verses of their holy book and culture. They also pick up the names of prophets and their followers. Over time, the consideration for societal acceptance increased, thus bringing in some change.
Muslim names often reflect their great respect for their God and fidelity to their religion. They pick up names that ardently represent their religion and culture and that are capable of shaping the bearer into a true follower of their Creator with much reverence.
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