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NAMES OF MUSLIM BABIES (GIRLS)
Collected by Tariq Ahmad Chapoo Shopian
Aabirah .Fleeting, transitory, ephemeral عابره
Aabish Daughter of Sa'ad; she was a queen عابشof Irqan (AN).
Aadila .Honest, upright, just, righteous; fem عادلهof Adil.
Aaida .Visiting, returning عائده
Aaila .Beautiful, like moon آئله
Aaima .Leader, ruler آئمه
Aaina Mirror آئینه
Aaira ,Noble, respectful, respected آئرهhonourable.
Aala .Benefit, favour, blessing آلء
Aamal ,Pl. of Amal, hope, expectation آمالaspiration.
Aamilah .Doer of (good) deeds, Righteous عامله
Aamira ,Prosperous, full of life, large عامرهsubstantial; fem. of Aamir.
Aani Fatimah Khatoon
آنی فاطمهخاتون
She was a literary woman and a poetess in Qastantiniyah (AN)
Aania .Towards, direction, concern آنیه
Aasira .Bond آصره
Abasah عباسهDaughter of al-Mahdi, a woman who was distinguished among her contemporaries.
Abdah .Worshiper (of Allah) عبده
Abeedah عبیدهWorshipper. The daughter of Nabil had this name; she was a narrator of Hadith.
Abeer عبیرFragrance, aroma, scent, perfume composed of musk, sandal-wood, and rose-water.
Abeera Rose, Sandal Safron mixed together عبیرهin fragrance.
Abida ,Worshiper, devotee, adorer عابدهdevout; fem of Abid.
Abla Well-rounded, perfectly formed, a عبلهwoman possessing a beautiful figure.
Abqurah .Genius عبقره
Abreshmina .Made of silk ابریشمینه
Ada .Grace, Expression ادا
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Adala .Justice عداله
Adan .Paradise, heaven عدن
Adiba ادیبهPolite, well-mannered, well-bred, courteous, polished, writer; fem. of Adib.
Adila .Equal عدیله
Afaf ,Chastity, purity, honesty عفافrighteousness, modesty, decency.
Afana .The forgiver, pardner عفانه
Afeerah .Covered with soil or dust عفیره
Afia good health, vigour, vitality عافیه
Afifa عفیفهpure, chaste, modest, virtuous, honest, righteous, upright, decent; fem. Of Afif
Afkar .Pl. of Fikr, intellect thought افکار
Afnan .Pl. of Fanan, branch, twig افنان
Afra Dust coloured, earth-coloured, a عفراءvariety buck.
Afrah .Pl. of Farah, joy, happiness افراح
Afrin .Praise, lucky آفرین
Afroz Illuminated افروز
Afroza .Burning, polishing افروزا
Afsana .Fable, fiction, romance افسانه
Afsar .Crown افسر
Afsar Ara .Adorning the crown افسرآرا
Afshan ںافشا Adornment aids.
Afshin .Decorated with sparkles, golden افشین
Afza .Increase, augmentation افزا
Agharid .Pl. of Ughrudah, twittering, song اغارید
Aghsan .Pl. of Ghusn, branch, twig اغصان
Ahd د ھع Pledge, knowledge.
Ahdaf داف ھا Pl. of hadaf, aim, goal, target.
Ahlam .Pl. of Hulm, dream احلم
Aighar She was a religious, righteous آیغرwoman (AN)
Aimen .Brave, fearless, lucky, right hand ایمن
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Ajeebah عجیبهShe was the daughter of Muhammad al-Baqadari, and was a narrator of Hadith.
Ajrada عجردهAl-Ameeh, was a great worshipper who worshipped long in the night somnetimes right upto daun (AN).
Ajwa .Name of a date in Saudia Arabia اجواTree planted by Holy Prohpet (PBUH).
Akhtar .Star, good luck اختر
Akida .Certain, firm اکیده
Akifa Devoted to, dedicated to, intent, busy; fem. of A عاکفه
al-Karimah الدرالکریمهA pious, righteous and intelligent woman of Egypt. She respected the Ulama and built religious schools (Madrasah) and mosques, She died in 762.
Alam .World; sing. of Alameen عالم
Alam Ara .Adorning the world عالم آرا
Aleema .Exalted, highest social standing علیمه
Aleena .Beautiful الینا
Alhan .Melody الحان
Alifa Friendly, sociable, amicable; fem. of الیفهAlif.
Alima .Woman of learning, scholar عالمه
Aliya عالیهHigh, tall, towering, lofty, exalted, high-ranking, sublime, superior, excellent; fem. of Aali.
Aliyya ,Highest social standing, lofty علیهsublime; fem. of Ali.
Almas .Diamond الماس
Almasa .Diamond الماسه
Almira Princess المیره
Altaf .Pl. of Lutf, kindness الطاف
Alveena .Loved one, cared one, liked الوینا
Alyaa .Heaven(s), sky, sublimity, lofty علیاء
Alyan .Tall and healthy علیان
Ama .Female slave, servant امه
Amal .Hope, expectation; sing. of Amaal امل
Aman Trust, safety, protection, tranquillity, peace of امانmind, calmness
Amanat .Pl. of Amanah, trust, deposit امانات
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Amani Wishes, aspirations, hopes; pl. of امانیUmniyah.
Amatul Islam .servant of Islam (female) امه السلم
Amatul Karim servant of the most (female) امه الکریمgenerous i.e. Allah.
Amatullah .servant of Allah (female) امهال
Ambar .Perfume, ambergris عنبر
Ambara .Perfume, ambergris; fem. of Ambar عنبره
Ambarin .Perfumed عنبرین
Ameena Trustworthy, faithful. hones; fem. of امینهAmin.
Ameera .Princess; fem. of Ameer امیره
Amila .Hopeful آمله
Amima ,Full, complete عمیمه
Amina آمنهSafe, secure, protected, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
Amira عامرهAn occupant of an abode, one who makes umrah or ziyaarah, abundant treasure.
Amjad .Pl. of Majd, glory, honour امجاد
Ammara .A lady with strong Imaan; tolerant عماره
Amna .Safety امنه
Amra Any covering for the head, as a عمرهcrown.
Amrah عمره
Headgear; This was the name of the female companion Amrah RA daughter of Abdur Rahman bin Sa'ad bin Zurarah Ansari.
Amrozia Woman of today امروزیه
Anadil .Pl. of Andalib, nightingale عنادل
Anan .Clouds عنان
Anat .Perseverance, patience اناه
Andalah .Song of the nightingale عندله
Andalib .Nightingale; sing. of Anadil عندلیب
Aneesa انیسهCompanion, affectionate, friendly, sociable, intimate friend; fem. of Anis.
Aneezah .She-Goat عنیزه
Angbin .Honey انگبین
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Anila .Inexperienced, raw انیل
Aniqa .Neat, elegant, smart انیقه
Anisa ,A pious-hearted lady, good-natured آنسهcompatible.
Anjum .Pl. Najm, star انجم
Anjuman .Assembly انجمن
Anjuman Ara .Adorning the assembly انجمن آرا
Anoosh .Delighted انوش
Anoosha Delighted, happy انوشه
Anqa A woman with a long neck, an عنقاimaginary bird.
Ansam .Pl. of Nasam, breath, breath of life انسام
Anwar .Rays of light; pl. of Noor انوار
Anwarah Greatly lighted انوره
Anya .A woman with large eyes عنیا
Aoj .Peak, height, apex, climax اوج
Aqdas .Pure, sacred اقدس
Aqeela .The best, the very best عقیله
Aqiba .Result, consequence عاقبه
Aqila ,Wise, sensible, intelligent, sensible عاقلهdiscerning.
Aqsa ی ٰاقص Height, limit, far, shore.
Ara .Adorning آرا
Areefa Learned, expert, authority; fem. of عریفهAreef.
Areej ,Fragrance, aroma, sweet smell اریجscent, perfume.
Arfa .Exalted, sublime, great, high ارفع
Aribah .Wise اریبه
Arifa Learned, expert, authority; fem. of عارفهArif.
Arjumand .Excellent, beloved, noble ارجمند
Arjumnd Bano .Excellent woman, noble woman ارجمند بانو
Aroob Lover wife, who loves her husband عروب
Arshia .She who lives in skies عرشیه
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Arshia .One who lives is the sky عرشیه
Arus .Brides عروس
Arwa ارواShe was the daughter of Abdul Muttalib, and so an aunt of the Prophet PBUH his father's sister.
Arzu .Wish, hope, love آرزو
Asar .Pl. of Asar, sign, mark, trace آثار
Aseela .Highborn, of noble origin اثیله
Aseela .Of noble origin, highborn, pure; fem اصیلهof Asil.
Asghia .Pious people, modest people اصغیه
Ashiqa .Very friendly, which stays very close عشیقه
Ashraf .Nobler, more honourable; comp. adj اشرفof Sharif.
Ashraf Jahan ان ھاشرف ج Noblest of the world.
Ashwaq .Pl. of Shawq, longing, desire, wish اشواق
Asifa .Virtuous, pure, spotless, upright آصفه
Asima ;Safe, chaste, protector, guardian عاصمهfem. of Asim.
Asira Honoured, chosen, preferred; fem. of اثیرهAsir.
Asiya آسیهComforting, consoling, a mansion with solid foundation or pillars, firm, a powerful. Wife of Firawn. One who heals
Asma عثمهA narrator of Hadith and daughter of Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Tahir al-Aswadi (AN)
Asmaa ,Higher, more exalted, more sublime اسماءmore eminent.
Asmaa .Pl. of Ism. name اسماء
Asmaa ,Chaste, virtuous, precious, valuable عصماءexcellent.
Asra ٰاسری To travel by night, to make someone travel by night.
Ateefa .Affectionate, compassionate عطیفه
Ateeqa .Ancient, noble; fem. of Atiq عتیقه
Atifa عاطفهCompassion, affection, sympathetic, kindness; fem. of Atif.
Atifat .Kindness, sympathy عاطفت
Atika .Clear, pure, limpid (of wine) عاتکه
Atiqa .Emancipated, a beautiful lady عاتقه
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Atira Fragrant, connoisseur of good عاطرهfragrance, aromatic, perfumed.
Atiya .Gift, present, bounty, grant عطیه
Atuf ,Affectionate, kind hearted عطوفcompassionate, loving.
Awatif ,Pl. of Aatifa, affection, compassion عواطفkindness, kind feeling.
Ayesha عائشه
Living, well-off, well-to-do, prosperous. Aisha (d.678): wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of Kahlifa Abu Bakr.
Ayn .Source, spring عین
Aynul Hayat .Fountain of life عین الحیاه
Aynun Nahr ر ھعین الن Source of the spring.
Azaa ,A must have, right, courage, power عزاlegal, allowable.
Azah .Loved one, good, successful عزه
Azeema .Determination, firm will عزیمه
Azhaar ار ھاز Pl. of Zahrah, flower, blossom.
Azima ,Great, powerful, dignified عظیمهmagnificent, glorious; fem. of Azim.
Aziza عزیزه
Noble, precious, cherished, honourable, illustrious, highly esteemed, dearly loved, beloved; fem. of Aziz.
Azka .Big hearted, generous اذکه
Azra .Virgin, maiden, a young unmarried lady عزراء
Azwa .Pl. of Zau, light, splendour, limelight اضواء
Badai .Pl. of Badia, wonder, marvel بدائع
Badiha ه ھبدی Insight, perceptive faculty.
Badiyah Desert; Bint Ghaylan al-Saqafi was بادیهso named; she was of Taif.
Badr .Full moon of the fourteenth night بدر
Badriyah .Full moon-like بدریه
Badrun Nisa .Full moon of the women بدرانساء
Badyah .Clear, knowledgeable person بدیه
Baha اء ھب Beauty, glory, splendour, magnificence, glow.
Bahar ار ھب Spring, blossom.
Bahar Bano اربانو ھب Blooming princess.
Baheera یره ھب Dazzling, brilliant.
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Bahija یجه ھب Glad, happy, joyful, delighted, delightful, cheerful; fem. of Bahij.
Bahira ره ھبا Brilliant, superb, magnificent, gorgeous, spectacular.
Bahiya یه ھب Beautiful, brilliant, elegant, radiant, pretty, charming; fem. of Bahi.
Bahriyah al-Aabidah بحریه العابده
She was a devoted worshipper and ascetic of Basrah. She used to say, "If the heart gives up the passions, it will then domesticate knowledge."
Baiza ,White, bright, brilliant, innocent بیضاءpure; fem. of Abyad.
Bajila .Honoured, dignified, highly regarded بجیله
Bakarah .Virginity بکاره
Bakhita .Lucky, fortunate; fem. of Bakhit بخیته
Bakht .Lot, Fate, Portion بخت
Bakhtawar .Fortunate, Lucky بختاور
Bakura .Coming early بکوره
Baligha .Eloquent بلیغه
Banafsaj .Violent flower بنفسج
Banafsha بنفشا
Daughter of Abdullah al-Rumiyah; was a very pious and generous woman who gave much in charity (AN).
Banan .Fingertips بنان
Banu .Princess, lady, Miss بانو
Banujah The daughter of al-Mahdi, the بانوجهKhalifah (775-785), had this name.
Baqilah باقله
Baraim .Pl. of Burum, blossom, bud براعم
Barakah .Blessing برکه
Barat .Innocence, guiltlessness براءه
Bareea ٔبریه Innocent, blameless, guiltless, sound; fem. of Bari.
Bareerah .Pious بریره
Baria .Excelling, originator; fem. of Bari بارعه
Barkat .Blessing; sing. of Barakat برکت
Barrah برهShe was the aunt of the Prophet PBUH, daughter of Abdul Muttalib and mother of Abi Salamah.
Barraqa ,Bright, brilliant, shining, sparkling براقهglittering; fem. of Barraq.
Barsa برصا
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Barzah She was a narrator of hadith from Sayyidah برزهAyshah RA
Basbas بصبصShe was a slave-girl of Ibn Nafees; she was beautiful and had a melodions voice, (AN)
Basbasah بسبسه
Basharat .Good news, glad tidings بشارت
Bashira ,Bringer of good news; fem. of Bashir بشیرهharbinger.
Basila .Brave, fearless, intrepid باسله
Basima .Smiling; fem. of Basim باسمه
Basira ;Sagacious, endowed with insight بصیرهfem. of Basir..
Basma .Smile بسمه
Basoos -She was the daughter of Munqiz at بسوسTamimah (AN).
Bassama .Smiling; fem. of Bassam بسامه
Batina .Hidden, Inner باطنه
Batul بتول
Virgin, pure and chaste. A lady who is purely devoted to Allah, an epithet of Maryam, mother of Prophet Isa, and of Fatima, daughter of Muhammad.
Bazala .Generous woman باذله
Bazegha Bright بازغه
Bazla .Reward, generous بزله
Bazla ,Big hearted, open handed باذلهbounteous.
Bazm-Ara .Beauty of company بزم آرا
Bazriqa .Exalted, great بزرقه
Beena .Seeing; clear sighted بینا
Beenish Intelligent, genius بینش
Begum Honorific title, queen, lady of بیگمrank.
Benazir .Matchless, unique بینظیر
Bhajat جت ھب Splendour, magnificence, pomp, joy, happiness.
Bibi بی بیLady of rank, and honorific title used at the end of a woman's name in the Indian sub-continent.
Bilqis Queen of Saba known as Bilqis in the بلقیسArabian tradition.
Bisharah A narrator of Hadith (AN) بشاره
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Bisma بسمه
Bismal .Fragrance بسمل
Budur .Pl. of Badr, full moon بدور
Buhaysah یسه ھب
This was the name of a female narrator of Hadith; She was al-fazariyah; Abu Dawood and Nasai transmitted from her.
Buhayyah یه ھب The name of a freed female slave of Sayyidah Ayshah RA
Bujaybah بجیبهA narrator who transmitted from Shaybah bin Usman and Sabit Al-Shimale narrated from her. (AN)
Bulbul .Nightingale بلبل
Bunanah This was the name of the daughter of بنانهYazid al-Abshamiyah.
Buqayrah She was a narrator of Hadith, she بقیرهdied in 119 AH (AN)
Burdah She was al-Suraymiyah, and a very بردهdutiful worshipper.
Burum .Bud, blossom; sing. of Baraim برعم
Busaina Diminutive of Basna, beautiful بثینهwoman.
Busayrah بسیرهShe was a female companion RA and also a muhajirah, who migrated to Madinah.
Bushra ٰبشری Good news, glad tidings
Busrah بسره
This was the name of the daughter of Safwan bin Nawfal; She was a companion and she lived until the era of Muawiyah.
Bustan .Garden, orchard بستان
Dafiya Narrator of Hadith, daughter of ضفیهMuhammad bin Bisharah.
Dahma ماء ھد She was a scholar of religion and had learnt from her brother al-Imam al-Mahdi.
Daiba .Assiduous, persistent, devoted دائبه
Dalal .Coquetry, pampering دلل
Dalia .Dahlia, flower دالیا
Danish .Wisdom, learning دانش
Danish Ara .Endowed with wisdom, learning دانش آرا
Daniya .Kind hearted, the one who gets near دانیه
Dara .Halo (of the moon) داره
Darakhshan ںدرخشا Shining.
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Daria .Learned, knowing داریه
Darkhshanda .Splendid, glittering درخشنده
Darra درهpearl, brilliant, teat, udder; name of a Sahabiyah RA, daughter of Abu Lahab.
Daulah .Wealth, empire, state, power دوله
Dawha ,Lofty tree with many branches دوحهfamily tree.
Dawlat Khatoon. .She was from a ruling family دولت خاتون
Deeba .Brocade دیبا
Deenah .Obedience دینه
Dil .Heart, mind دل
Dilara .Beloved, one who decorates heart دل آرا
Dildar Having a big heart. Wife of دلدارMughal emperor Babur.
Dilkash .Attractive, captivating دلکش
Dilruba .Heart-ravishing, a beloved object دلربا
Dilshad .Happy, glad, cheerful دلشاد
Dilshad Khatoon .She lived between 730-750 دلشاد خاتون
Dima دیمهAn incessant gentle rain unaccompanied by wind, thunder, or lightning.
Doha ٰضحی Forenoon.
Dujanah .A great rain, name of a woman دجانه
Dunya .World, earth دنیا
Dur-e-Shahwar وار ھدر ش Kings worthy pearl
Durdanah Pearl-grain دردانه
Durr .Pearls در
Durrah درهPearl. A sahabia i.e. a Muslim woman who lived in time of Prophet Muhammad.
Durriya .Glittering, sparkling, twinkling, brilliant دریه
Faariha ,Happy, glad, delighted, cheerful فارحهjoyful; fem. of Farih.
Fadia .Redeemer, ransomer; fem. of Fadi فادیه
Fadwa name derived from self-sacrifice فدوی
Faheemah یمه ھف Intelligent.
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Fahhama امه ھف Very intelligent, learned, very understanding.
Fahm م ھف Intellect, intelligence, insight.
Fahm Ara م آرا ھف Adorned with intellect, intelligent.
Fahmida میده ھف Intelligent, judicious.
Faida ,Benefit, advantage, gain, worth فائدهwelfare.
Faiqa ,Excellent, outstanding, distinguished فائقهsuperior, ascendant.
Faiza ,Victorious, triumphant, winner فائزهsuccessful, prosperous; fem. of Faiz.
Fajr .Dawn, rise, beginning, start فجر
Fakeehah ه ھفکی Cheerful.
Fakhar .Honour, pride, glory فخار
Fakhira ,Excellent, glorious, magnificent فاخرهprecious, honourable.
Fakhr .Glory, pride, honour فخر
Fakhriya Proud, honorary, glory, pride (for فخریهnoble cause); fem. of Fakhri.
Fakhrun Nisa .Glory of the women فخرالنساء
Fakhtah فاختهA dove. This was the name of Umm Hani; Alo the name of the mother of Khalid bin Yazeede.
Fakihah ه ھفاک Fruit.
Fakira .Thinker فاکره
Falahat .Welfare, benefit فلحت
Falak .Orbit, sky, celestial sphere فلک
Faliha ,Fortunate, lucky, successful فالحهprosperous; fem. of Falih.
Fanila .Able, worthy فانیله
Faqiha ه ھفقی Jurist, expert, scholar in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence); fem. of Faqih.
Faqirah This was the name of a beautiful فاقرهwoman, wife of Murrah al-Asadi (AN)
Faraal .Name of lion, height فرال
Farah .Joy, happiness, cheerfulness, delight فرح
Fareefta .Devotee, lover فریفته
Farha ,Gladness, pleasure, happiness فرحهdelight.
Farhal .Happy فرحال
Farhana ,Glad, joyful, happy, cheerful فرحانهdelighted; fem. of Farhan.
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Farhat .Cheer, pleasure فرحت
Farheen .Happy, glad فرحین
Farhi .Glad, happy فرحی
Faria ,Tall, towering, lofty, pretty, slim فارعهslender, fem. of Fari.
Farida ,Unique, matchless, singular فریدهprecious; fem. of Farid.
Fariha .Happy, glad, joyful فریحه
Farihah ه ھفار Brisk, Swift.
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Farkhanda Blessed فرخنده
Farqad .Name of a Star فرقد
Farrukh .Happy, Fortunate فرخ
Farwa -Fur; (daughter of Imam Jafar Al فروهSadiq).
Faryal .Name فریال
Farzana .Wise, learned فرزانه
Faseelah .Some distance فسیله
Fasiha .Eloquent, fluent, well-spoken; fem فصیحهof Fasih.
Fasiya .A gentle woman فاصیا
Fateenah .Intelligent فطینه
Fathiya ;One who wins victory after victory فتحیهfem. of Fathi.
Fatiha .Opening, introduction, dawn, first فاتحه
Fatima فاطمه
Literally: weaner, Abstinence, daughter of Muhammad and wife of Khalifa Ali known as Sayyidat-al-Nisa (the chief of women).
Fatin ,Beautiful, pretty, attractive فاتنglamorous, captivating, ravishing.
Fatinah ,Charming, fascinating, alluring فاتنهcaptivating.
Fattana ,Extremely beautiful, charming فتانهcaptivating.
Fauqiyah High Grade فوقیه
Fawha .Breath of fragrance فوحه
Fawz .Success, Salvation فوز
Fawza .Victory, triumph, success, winning, achievement فوزه
Fawziya ,Triumphant, successful فوزیهvictorious, fem. of Fawzi.
Fayona .Beautiful, pretty فیونا
Fayrooz .Turquoise فیروز
Fayyaza ,A lady who confers great favours فیاضهmost generous and bountiful.
Fazeela فضیلهHigh degree of excellence, merit, perfection, outstanding, virtue, excellence, knowledge.
Fazeen .Increasing فزین
Fazila فاضلهVirtuous, honest, excellent, superior, kind, outstanding, eminent, learned; fem. of Fazil (fadil).
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Fazilatun Nisa .Excellence of the women فضیله النساء
Feheema یمه ھف Intelligent, judicious, learned, erudite; fem. of Faheem.
Fidda .Silver فضه
Firdaus .Paradise, heaven, garden فردوس
Firdausi .Heavenly فردوسی
Firoza Turquoise, a bright greenish-blue فیروزهcoloured precious stone.
Fiza .Wide, open, open hearted فضاء
Fiza .Running water on land فضا
Fiza ,Enlarger, improver, who expands فزاءmagnifier.
Fozia Successful فوزیه
Fuada .Heart; fem. of fuad فواده
Fudayl .Learned, scholar فضیل
Funoon .Variety, art فنون
Furayah .Handsome, Well-built فریعه
Furoozan .Luminous, radiant فروزان
Fuseelah فسیله
Name of a narrator of Hadith who transmitted from her father, Wasilah bin al-Asqa RA who from the Prophet PBUH.
Fuzail فضیلA form of Faazil, meaning: An accomplished person; name of a saint known as Fuzail bin Iyaaz.
Ghada غادهDelicate young girl, beautiful young woman, youthful and beautiful woman.
Ghadeer .Brook, rivulet, small stream غدیر
Ghadia .Morning, cloud غادیه
Ghadir She was the slave of Musa al-Hadi غادرand then Haroon Rashid (AN)
Ghafira .One who hides other's sins غافره
Ghaida .Young and delicate, soft غیداء
Ghalia ,Precious, priceless, valuable, dear غالیهbeloved.
Ghaliba Conqueror, victor, winner; fem. of غالبهGhalib.
Ghamza .Gestures غمزه
Ghaneemah .Spoils, booty غنیمه
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Ghania ,Beauty, beautiful girl, pretty girl غانیهdanseuse.
Ghaniya Rich, wealthy, prosperous; fem. of غنیهGhani.
Ghareebah غریبهStrange, foreign; the daughter of Salim bin Ahmad at-Tajir had this name (AN)
Ghashia .Guidance غاشیه
Ghasna .Bud, blossom غصنه
Ghatiya .Dynamic, moving غاطیه
Ghazal .Gazelle, deer غزال
Ghazal .A poem, ode, talk with woman غزل
Ghazala .Gazelle, a young deer, the sun غزاله
Ghaziya .Female Warrior غازیه
Ghibtah غبطهShe was the daughter of Amer al-Mujashaiyah; she was a narrator of Hadith.
Ghina .Singing, song غناء
Ghufayrah غفیرهThis was the name of a very pious woman who kept vigil in the night. (AN)
Ghufran .Pardon, forgiveness غفران
Ghumaysa غمیصاء
Her Kuniyah was Umm Sulaym; She was a front-rank companion RA and narrated ahadith. She died in the times of Sayyidina Usman RA.
Ghusn .Branch, twig; sing. of Ghusoon غصن
Ghusun .Pl. of Ghusn, branch, twig غصون
Ghuzayyah ;She was also known as Ghuzaylah غزیهshe was a narrator of Hadith.
Gohar ر ھگو Precious Stone.
Gul .Flower, rose گل
Gul Badan .Beautiful body resembling rose گلبدن
Gul Bahar ار ھگلب Rose spring.
Gul Barg .Rose petal گلبرگ
Gul Izar .Rosy-cheeked گل عذار
Gul Rang .Rose-coloured گل رنگ
Gul Ru .Rosy-faced گل رو
Gul Rukh .Rose-face گل رخ
Gul-e-Rana .Beautiful delicate scented rose گل رعنا
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Gulab .Rose, rosewater گلب
Gulistan .Rose garden, garden گلستان
Gulnar A plant whose flowers resemble گلنارpomegranates
Gulrez Rose-Sprinkler گلریز
Gulshan .Rose-garden گلشن
Gulzaar .Rose-garden گلزار
Hababah A daughter of Ajlan; She was حبابهnarrator of Hadith.
Habiba Beloved, darling, sweetheart; fem. of حبیبهHabib.
Hablah .A woman who earns a lot هابله
Haboos حبوسThis was the name of noble lady who was kind and benevolent; she lived in Lebanon.
Hadaya .Pl. of Hadiya, gift, present ھدایا
Hadeel .Cooing of a pigeon ھدیل
Hadeeqah .Garden حدیقه
Hadia Guide to righteousness; fem. of Hadi ھادیهleader.
Hadiya .Gift, present; sing. of Hadaya ھدیه
Haeda .A woman who repents a lot هائده
Haemah .Crazy in love هائمه
Hafeeza .Guardian, protector; fem. of Hafeez حفیظه
Haffafa ,Glittering, shining, thin, peaceful ھفافهgentle wind.
Hafiza حافظهHonorific title of a woman who has memorised the Quran, guardian, protector; fem. Hafiz.
Hafsa Cub; wife of Muhammad; daughter of حفصهKhalifa Umar.
Haifa .Slender, slim, of beautiful body ھیفاء
Haiqa True, truly, obedient of God, prayer حائقهof God
Hajar The wife of Prophet Ibrahim AS was ھاجرname Hajar AS.
Hajira Wife of Prophet Ibrahim and mother ھاجرهof Prophet Ismail.
Hajjah حجهShe was a narrator of Hadith, daughter of Murrah; another narrator by the same name was the daughter of Murayt (AN).
Hajna The daughter of Nusayb, she حجناءwas a poetess. (AN)
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Hakeema حکیمه
Wise, sage, judicious, prudent; fem. of Hakeem. A Sahabia i.e. a Muslim woman who lived in time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Hakima .Ruler, queen حاکمه
Hala ھالهHalo, ring around the eye, aureole, name of the sister of Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Haleema حلیمه
Clement, patient, tolerant, gentle; fem. of Halim. Halima Al-Sadiyah: foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
Halia .Aware, knowing حالیه
Halima .Dreamer, visionary حالمه
Hamama .Dove, pigeon حمامه
Hamama .Bearer حمامه
Hamas .Low and soft sound, heartbeat همس
Hamda Praised, laudation of Allah; fem. of حمدهHamd.
Hamdan .Much praise. A tribe in Arabia حمدان
Hameeda ,Praised, commended, praiseworthy حمیدهcommendable; fem. of Hamid.
Hamida .Praiser (of Allah); fem. of Hamid حامده
Hamima .Close friend حمیمه
Hammada .Praising (God) حماده
Hamnah The daughter of Jahsh al-Asdiyah حمنهwas so named; she narrated Hadith.
Hamra .Red حمراء
Hana .Happiness, bliss, felicity ھناء
Hana .Merciful, kind hearted حنا
Hana .Kind hearted حنا
Hanan ,Compassion, affection, love, mercy حنانtenderness, warm-heartedness.
Hanfa Name of the wife of Sayyidina Ismail حنفاءAS.
Hani .Pleasant ھانی
Hania ٔٔٔانه .Happy, delighted ھٔ
Hanifa .True, one of true faith, upright; fem حنیفهof Hanif.
Hanin .Desire, longing, yearning حنین
Haniya .Pleasant, happy ھنیه
Hanna .Compassion, sympathy, pity حنه
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Hanoon حنونCompassionate, merciful, affectionate, tender-hearted, soft-hearted.
Hanoona .Compassionate; fem. of Hanun حنونه
Hareem .House, walls of a house حریم
Hareer .Silk حریر
Harisa Cultivator, lioness; fem. of Haris حارثه(Harith).
Harisa .Guard, protector (f.) حارسه
Haroona .Protector, messenger هارونه
Hasana Good deed, kind act, favour; sing. of حسنهHasanat.
Hashmat ,Modesty, bashfulness, decency حشمتdecorum.
Hasiba Highborn, respected, noble; fem. of حسیبهHasib.
Hasifa Judicious, wise, prudent, sagacious, endowed حصیفهwith sound judgement; fem. of Hasif.
Hasina .Pretty, beautiful حسینه
Hasna .Pious, beautiful woman حسناء
Hasna .Chaste, virtuous, modest حصناء
Hasnat .Virtues حسنات
Hassana Most beautiful woman, most حسانهsweetheart.
Hatima .Generous حاطمه
Hawiya .Dominant حاویه
Hawla .Intelligent حولء
Hawwa حواءA beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, Eve; wife of Adam, mother of mankind.
Haya ,Shyness, bashfulness, coyness حیاءmodesty.
Hayat .Life حیات
Hayrah حیرهShe was a well-=known narrator of Hadith from the generation after the companions (AN)
Hazar .Kind of nightingale ھزار
Hazeena .Autumn, treasure, forever ھزینه
Hazeerah .Wise هزیره
Hazima ,Firm, energetic, judicious, discreet حازمهprudent; fem. of Hazim.
Haziqa .Clever, shrewd حاذقه
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Hazzafa The name of Hazrat Haleema حذافهSaadia's daughter.
Hena Greenery حنا
Hiba Gift, present ھبه
Hibatullah .Gift of God ھبه ال
Hikmat .Wisdom حکمت
Hilal .Crescent, new moon ھلل
Hinaa حناThe Indian privet; a shrub, the leaves of which are used for dyeing the hands, feet and hair.
Hind .Proper name ھند
Hindah She was the wife of Abu Sufyan ھنده(some versions call her Hind).
Hira حراA peak near Makkah where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to worship Allah.
Hiyam .Passionate love ھیام
Hoor A virgin maiden of Paradise for its حورdwellers.
Hooriya .Virgin of Paradise, houri, nymph حوریه
Hoorulain The most beautiful HUR with حورالعینbeautiful eyes.
Hoyam .Passionate love ھیام
Hubayshah -She was the daughter of Hubaysh al حبیثهAamiriyah; she was a poetess.
Hubba ی ٰحب She was a beautiful woman, daughter of Maalik bin Amr al-Adwaniyah (AN)
Huboor .Happiness حبور
Huda .Right guidance, right path ھدی
Hujaymah .Attack ھجیمه
Hujayrah ,She was a narrator of Hadith حجیرهdaughter of Husayn.
Hukayman حکیمهShe was the daughter of Umaymah daughter of Ruqayqah RA a companion.
Huma .An imaginary bird ھما
Humaida .Praised; fem. of Humaid حمیده
Humaira Of red colour. Name of Ayesha, wife حمیراءof the Prophet Muhammad.
Hunaydah ھنیده
The wife of Ibrahim al-Nakhee was so named, as also the daughter of Shurayk. (AN). Whe was a narrator of Hadith.
Hura Free woman حره
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Hurmat Respect, dignity or something حرمتdeclared, sacred by religion.
Hurriya .Freedom, liberty حریه
Husaina .Diminutive of Husn, beauty حسینه
Hushaima .Diminutive of Hishma, modesty حشیمه
Husn .Beauty, gracefulness, prettiness حسن
Husn Ara .Adorned with beauty حسن آرا
Husna ٰحسنی Most pious, good outcome; fem. of Ahsan.
Husni .Possessing beauty حسنی
Husniya .Beautiful, pretty حسنیه
Huzuz .Pl. of Hazz, fortune, good luck حظوظ
Iba .Pride, disdain اباء
Ibadat .Worship عبادت
Ibrisam .Silk ابریسام
Ibrisami .Silken ابریسمی
Ibriz .Pure gold ابریز
Ibtihaj اج ھابت Joy, delight.
Ibtihal ال ھابت Prayer, supplication.
Ibtisam .Smile ابتسام
Ibtisama .Smile ابتسامه
Idrak ,Intellect, perception, achievement ادراکattainment.
Iffat ,Purity, chastity, modesty, virtue عفتabstinence.
Iffat-Ara Decorator of Chastity عفت آرا
Ifra .Height, sublimity افراء
Ifrah .To make happy افراح
Iftikhar .Pride افتخار
Iftinan enchantment, captivation افتنان
Ihtisham ,Chastity, modesty, decency احتشامdecorum.
Ijlal ,Glorification, exaltation, honour اجللdistinction, respect.
Ijliyah .The daughter of al-Asturlabi al-Ijli عجلیه
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Ikhlas .Sincerity, honesty, integrity, fidelity, faithfulness اخلص
Iklil .Crown, garland, wreath اکلیل
Ikram ,Honour, glory, respect, generosity اکرامhospitality.
Ilham ام ھال Intuition, inspiration, revelation.
Ilm علمA slave gifl belonging to Zubaydah, wife of Harun al-Rashid had this name.
Iltimas .Request, appeal, entreaty التماس
Ilyas Name of a Prophet of Allah. He was الیاسcalled Ilyaseen as well.
Iman .Belief, faith in Allah ایمان
Imrana .Population, socialism عمرانه
Imtinan .Gratitude, gratefulness, thankfulness امتنان
Imtisal Obedience, conforming to, in امتثالcompliance with.
Imtiyaz ,Distinction, mark of honour امتیازintelligent.
Inam ,Gift, present, act of kindness انعامbenefaction, bestowal.
Inan -A slave girl belonging to Harun al عنانRashid.
Inas .Friendliness, cordiality, sociability ایناس
Inayat .Concern, solicitude عنایت
Inshirah .Joy, delight, happiness, cheerfulness انشراح
Intisar .Victory, triumph; sing انتصار
Intisarat .Pl. of Intisar, victory, triumph انتصارات
Iqamat .Calm, peace, staying اقامت
Iqra .Study, read اقراء
Iradat .Wish, desire, intention ارادت
Iram .The Paradise of Shadad, Eden ارم
Irtiza .Contentment, approval ارتضاء
Isad ,Making happy of prosperous اسعادblessing.
Ishraq .Brilliance, radiance, shining اشراق
Ishrat .Pleasure, enjoyment, delight عشرت
Islah ,Making right, making good اصلحimprovement, betterment.
Ismat ,Purity, honour, protection, chastity عصمتmodesty.
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Ismat-Ara Decorator of modesty عصمت آرا
Isood .A woman of delicate body عصود
Istabraq .Brocade استبرق
Itidal ,Moderateness, moderation, mildness اعتدالrectitude.
Itimad .Reliance, dependence اعتماد
Itrat Lineage, descendants of Holy Prophet عترت(PBUH).
Izaz .Honour, esteem, regard, affection اعزاز
Izdihar ار ھازد Prosperity, flourishing, bloom, blossoming.
Izz عزThe daughter of al-Haytam Muhammad bin al-Haysam was so named.
Izza .Honour, fame, power عزه
Izza an-Nisa عزالنساءShe was the daughter of Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Hibbat Allah bin Khuldoon. She narrated hadith.
Izzat .Honor; esteem, integrity عزت
Jaan .Life جان
Jabalah Daughter of Musafh; she was a جبلهnarrator of Hadith.
Jabarah .A bracelet جباره
Jabin .Forehead جبین
Jadida .New, fresh جدیده
Jahan ان ھج World.
Jahan Ara ان آرا ھج Adorning the world. Daughter of Mughal emperor Shah Jahaan.
Jahan Khatoon ا خاتون ٔٔج ھں She was a Persian poet.
Jahdamah دمه ھج She was a female companion of the Prophet PBUH.
Jala .Bringing to light, shining, clarity جلء
Jaleelah .Dignified جلیله
Jaleesah Companion جلیسه
Jalila Great, exalted, magnificent; fem. of جلیلهJalil.
Jalwa .Sight, show جلوه
Jamal .Beauty جمال
Jamala .Beautiful, pretty, moon-faced جماله
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Jamia ;Gatherer, collector, author, writer جامعهfem. of Jami.
Jamila Beautiful, elegant, pretty; fem. of جمیلهJamil. Daughter of Khalifa Umar.
Jamila .Beautiful girl جمیله
Jamilah .Beautiful جامله
Janaan ںجانا Pretty, sweet-heart; pl. of Jan, life.
Janan .Heart, soul, pretty جنان
Janna .Garden, paradise جنه
Jannat .Heaven, paradise جنت
Jannatul Firdaus .Garden of Paradise جنه الفردوس
Jariyah .Slave girl جاریه
Jasrah ,Daughter of Dijajah al-Amiriyah جسرهand a narrator of Hadith.
Jassia One who sits, name of a Surrah of جاثیهAl-Quran.
Jawahir ر ھجوا Precious.
Jawda .Excellence, high, quality, fineness جوده
Jawedan ںجاودا Immortal, lasting.
Jawhara ره ھجو Jewel, gem, essence.
Jaza .Reward جزا
Jazibiyya .Attraction, charm, appeal جاذبیه
Jibla .Nature, natural disposition جبله
Jina ,Princess, lucky, patrician جینا
Jinan .Pl. of Jannat, garden, paradise جنان
Joindah .God's gift جوئنده
Joodi .Kind, working جودی
Joya .Searcher جویاء
Judaala .Distinct جداله
Judamah جدامهShe was the daughter of Wahb; she was a companion and a narrator of Hadith.
Juhaymah یمه ھج There is a suggestion that her name was Hujaymah, she was Umm ad-Darda, and a narrator of Hadith.
Juhi ی ھجو Fragrant flower.
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Jumaina .Diminutive of Jumana, small pearl جمینه
Jumana .Pearl جمانه
Jumaymah .Name of a female companion جمیمه
Junayna .Little garden جنینه
Juni .Lovable جنی
Junna .Shelter جنه
Juveria Diminutive of Jooriyah, damask rose. Wife of the جویریهProphet Muhammad.
Kabeesha ,This was the name of a poetess کبیشهdaughter of al-Waqa (AN).
Kabira .Great کبیره
Kabira .Leader, heroic woman کابره
Kabshah کبشهShe was a companion; she was the daughter of Sabit bin al-Munzir al-Ansari (AN)
Kaheela .Labour, triumph, trial کحیله
Kaif .A state of joy کیف
Kaifiya .Ecstatic, mirghful, gayhooppy کیفیه
Kaina .Leader woman کائنه
Kakuli Crest, tuft on the head of an animal کاکلیlike comb of a cock.
Kaleemah .Speaker کلیمه
Kalsam کلثمName of al-Qarshiyah who transmitted Hadith from Sayyidah Ayshah (AN)
Kamaliyah کمالیه
Perfection: name of a traditionalist, daughter of Muhammad bin Muhammad al-Hashmiyah al-Makkiyah RA.
Kamila Perfect, complete, genuine; fem. of کاملهKamil.
Kaneezah .Firm (of flish), sturdy (of body) کنیزه
Kaniz .Maid servant, female servant, virgin کنیز
Kanwal .A flower of water, water-lilly کنول
Kanz .Treasure کنز
Kanzah Treasure; She was a poetess (AN) کنزه
Karam .Generosity, bounty, noble nature کرم
Karamat .Miracle کرامت
Kardawaiyah A ious woman, daughter of Amr کردویهal-Basriyah was so name (AN)
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Karima کریمهKind, generous, benevolent, open-handed, bountiful, noble; fem. of Karim.
Kariman .Generous lady کاریمان
Karma .Vine, grapevine, kind, generous کرمه
Kas کاصGlass; This was the name of a woman, daughter of Buhayr bin Jundub.
Kashfiya .Enlightenment کشفیه
Kashida .Hardworking کاشیده
Kashifah .Revealer of Secrets کاشفه
Kashira .Jubiliant, jovial کاشره
Kashmala Necklace of flowers, Garland کشماله
Kashooda .Attractive کشوده
Kashud .Bloom, success, benefit کشود
Kasirah .Plenty کثیره
Kasool ,A girl brought up by tender care کسولsluggish girl.
Kasturi .Musk, a song bird کستوری
Kaureen .Beautiful girl, pretty girl کورین
Kausar Abundance, name of a fountain, in کوثرthe paradise.
Kauser A Fountain in heaven کوشر
Kawkab .Star, satellite کوکب
Kaysah Daughter of Abu Bakr al-Saqafi, was a narrator کیسهof Hadith.
Kazima کاظمهOne who controls or suppresses her anger; fem. of Kazim.
Kehkashan ںکهکشا Galaxy.
Khabira .Aware, knowing خبیره
Khadija خدیجهThe first wife of the Prophet Muhammad who was the first to embrace Islam.
Khadra .Green, verdant خضراء
Khair ,Good, blessing, boon, wealth خیرfortune.
Khaira ;The best, prime, top, flower, cream خیرهsing. of khairat.
Khairat .Pl. of Khaira, blessing, good work خیرات
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Khairiya ,Charity, benevolence, beneficence خیریهgood.
Khairun Nisa خیرانساءBest of women. Epithet of Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Khalida .Permanent, immortal, eternal; fem خالدهof Khalid.
Khalisa .Pure, true, clear, real; fem. of Khalis خالصه
Khalwat .Solitude خلوت
Khanam .Princess, noble woman خانم
Khansa Proper name (famous Arabic خنساءpoetess), pug-nosed.
Kharijah .External خارجه
Kharqa .Strong wind خرقاء
Khashar .Decorated, ornamented خشار
Khashia .Pious, devout; fem. of Khashi خاشعه
Khashifa .Disclosing, divulging خاشفه
Khasiba ,Fruitful, fertile, prolific, prodigal خصیبهproductive; fem. of Khasib.
Khatiba .Orator, speaker, fianc�e خطیبه
Khatiba .Speaker خاطبه
Khatira .Wish, desire خاطره
Khatoon .Noblewoman, lady خاتون
Khaula خولهA buck, deer, name of a well-known Sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Khawara .The sunlight, east خاوره
Khazanah خزانهTreasure; She was the daughter of Khalid bin Jafar bin Qurt. She was a poetess.
Khazeena .Arsenal, treasure house خزینه
Khidrah .Green خضره
Khitfa .Erroneus, forgetful خطفه
Khudamah .Service, name of a Sahabiyah RA خدامه
Khudra .Greenery, greenness, verdancy خضره
Khulaidah خلیدهPermanent, name of a Sahabi who participated in the battle of Badr and the name of a Sahabiyyah.
Khulat .Love, friend خلت
Khulaybah This was the name of an Arab خلیبهpoetess.
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Khuld .Paradise, heaven, eternal خلد
Khulud .Immortality خلود
Khurmi .Happiness, leisure خرمی
Khursheed خورشی Sun.
Khurshid Jahan
خورشیدا ٔٔج ھں
sun of the world
Khushbakht .Lucky خوش بخت
Khushbu .Fragrance, scent خوشبو
Khushnuda .Delighted, agreed, happy, joyous خوشنوده
Khuwailah ;A little or young female gazelle خویلهname of a women.
Khuzama ٰخزامی Lavender, tulip.
Kiran .Ray, beam کرن
Kishwar .Country کشور
Kohinoor کوه نورThe mountain of light, name of a diamond that was a prized possession of the Mughals.
Korina .Exalted, sublime, nice کورینا
Kowaisah Handsome, pretty, name of a کویسهSahaabiyah.
Kuaybah کعیبه
A distinguished woman of her times was so named. She was the daughter of Saad al-Aslamiyah and she offered allegiance (bayah) to the Prophet PBUH.
Kubra ٰکبری Great, senior, (Al-Khubra - Epithet of Khadija).
Kuhaylah کحیلهThis was the name of a pious, learned woman who was a good speaker (AN)
Kulsoom ,Full of flesh about the face and cheeks, rosy کلثومhealthy cheeks, chubby cheeks.
Laal .Pearl, ruby لعل
Labiba لبیبهIntelligent, judicious, sensible, understanding, sagacious, wise, prudent, wise; fem. of Labib.
Lafiza .As deep as a sea لفظه
Lahifa .Helper لحفه
Laiba Name of a Hoor in Heaven لئبه
Laiha .Glittering لئحه
Lail .Night لیل
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Laiqa ,Worthy, deserving, elegant, capable لئقهdecent.
Lakhsha .Glittering لخشه
Lala .Flower لله
Lama ٰلمی Darkness of inner lips, it is considered to be beautiful.
Lamia .Brilliant, lustrous, shining, radiant لمعه
Lamis .Tender woman لمیس
Lamisa .Soft to touch لمیسه
Lamiya .With beautiful curls لمیه
Lamya .Dark-lipped (from inside) لمیاء
Laraib .Not suspicious, truth لریب
Laseef .Glitter لصیف
Latifa لطیفهPretty, charming, gentle, sweet, refined, kind, pleasantry, humour, friendly; fem. of Latif.
Latimah .Scent لطیمه
Lawaiza The girl who was born to Eve لویزهwith Abel.
Layaan .Gentleness, softness, tenderness لیان
Layina .Tender, supple, resilient لینه
Layla ٰلیلی Night, A well-known character in Arabic literature i.e. the beloved of Majnoon.
Layyah .Twist, Flexure لیه
Lina .'Gentle, soft, tender, 'a kind of palm لینه
Liza .Dedicated for Allah لیزا
Lubaba .Essence, core, gist لبابه
Lubana .Wish, desire لبانه
Lubna ٰلبنی A tree which yields an aromatic resin used in perfume and medicine i.e. storax-tree.
Lulu ل ٶل ٶ Pearls.
Lulua لوه ٶل Pearl.
Lutf ,Kindness, friendliness, courtesy لطفdelicate, grace, favour from Allah.
Lutfana .Kind, helper لطفانه
Lutfiya .Delicate, graceful لطفیه
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Lutfun Nisa .Grace of women لطف النساء
Ma as-sama ماءالسماءA noble hearted, generous lady, daughter of al-Muzaffar had this name.
Mabrooka .Blessed, prosperous, abundant; fem مبروکهof Mabrook.
Madaniya .Civilized, urbane, polished مدنیه
Madiha ,Praiseworthy, commendation مدیحهcommendable.
Mah .Moon ماه
Mah Jabin .Beautiful, brow like the moon ماه جبین
Mah Liqa .Moon-like (face) ماه لقا
Mah Naz Humble moon (that would disappear ماه نازon touch).
Mah Noor .Moonlight ماه نور
Mah Rukh .Face as bright as the moon ماه رخ
Maha ا ھم Wild cow (representing beauty).
Mahala .Brave محاله
Mahalfa .Opponent محالفه
Maham Wife of mughal emperor Zahiruddin ماهمBaber, mother of Hamayun.
Mahasin ,Pl. of Mahsana, beauty, charm محاسنcharming, attraction, virtue, merit.
Mahbasah A narrator of Hadith, al-Bahiliyah had محبسهthis name.
Mahbooba Dear, beloved sweetheart; fem. of محبوبهMahboob.
Mahdiya دیه ھم Rightly guided; fem. of Mahdi.
Maheen .Like moon ماهین
Mahfooza .Safeguarded, well-protected; fem. of mahfooz محفوظه
Mahin ین ھم Fine, subtle, thin.
Mahira ره ھما Skilled, skilful, proficient; fem. of Mahir.
Mahjooba Hidden, covered, screened; fem. of محجوبهMahjoob.
Mahmooda ,Praised, praiseworthy, elegant محمودهlauded.
Mahmoodatun Nisa .Praised (one) of the women محمودهانساء
Mahnaz .Pride of the moon مهناز
Mahparah Piece of moon مه پاره
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Mahroz .One who has a face like moon مهروز
Mahtab تاب ھما Moonlight.
Mahtalat Moon-faced مه طلعت
Mahwish .Moon-faced, beautiful as moon مهوش
Maida Dining table, a chapter of Quran مائده
Mailiha .Beautiful, the one with darker shade ملیحه
Maimana Right, right-hand side, right wing (of میمنهarmy).
Maimoona ,Auspicious, prosperous, lucky میمونهfortunate, blessed; fem. of Maimoon.
Maira .Favourable, admirable مائره
Maisa .Walking with a proud gait مائسه
Maisaa .To walk with a proud swinging gait میساء
Maisara میسرهProsperity, abundance, wealth, affluence; left, left-hand side, left wing (of army).
Maisoon .Of beautiful face and body میسون
Maisoora میسورهEase; successful, fortunate, lucky, prosperous; fem. of maisoor.
Majda .Glory, honour, nobility مجده
Majdiya .Glorious مجدیه
Majeeda ;Glorious, noble, sublime, exalted مجیدهfem. of majeed.
Majida ,Glorious, noble, respected, exalted ماجدهfem. of majid.
Makarim .Of good and honourable character مکارم
Maktoomah .Name of a female singer of the past مکتومه
Maktoonah Name of a singer and a beautiful lady مکتونهof the past.
Malaha .Beauty, grace, elegance ملحه
Malaika .Angels ملئکه
Malak .Angel ملک
Maleeka .Queen; fem. of Maleek ملیکه
Maliha .Beautiful, pretty, good-looking; fem ملیحهof Malih.
Malika .Reigning, ruling مالکه
Malka .Fem. of Malik; queen ملکه
Mamoona ٔمامونه Trustworthy, honest, faithful, reliable; fem of Mamoon.
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Manahil ل ھمنا Pl. of manhal, spring, of salubrious water, fountain.
Manal ,Attainment, achievement منالacquisition.
Manar .Guiding light, light-house منار
Manara .Fem. of Manar: light-house مناره
Mandal .Fragrant wood مندل
Manfoosah منفوسه
She was the daughter of Abu Yazid bin Abu al-FAwaris; a very pious woman, she wept often for fear of Allah.
Manhalah له ھمن Spring; Name of many Arab women.
Mann .Gift, present, favour, benefit, boon من
Mannana .Bountiful, generous; fem. of mannan منانه
Mansoora ,Assisted, victorious, supported منصورهtriumphant; fem. of Mansoor.
Manzoora .Approved of, chosen, promising; fem منظورهof Manzoor.
Maqboola ,Accepted, admitted, granted مقبولهapproved; fem. of Maqbool.
Maqsooda .Intended, destined مقصوده
Marab ٔمارب Wish, desire, purpose, use, aim; sing. of Marib.
Maram .Wish, desire, aspiration مرام
Marghuba .Coveted, desired مرغوبه
Maria ماریهA lady with fair complexion, kind of bird. Wife of Muhammad who gave birth to son named Ibrahim.
Mariam ,Mother of the Prophet Isa (Jesus) مریمthe Biblical Mary.
Marib .Pl. of Marab, wish مآرب
Maridah A slave-girl of Haroon Rashid had this ماردهname.
Mariha .Joyful, cheerful, lively مرحه
Mariya ماریاA learned woman of Andulus had this name; she was the daughter of Abu Yaqoob al-Faysali.
Marjan .Small pearls, corals مرجان
Marjanah مرجانه
Precious stone; She was the mother of Prophet Isa AS and has been mentioned in the Quran frequently and a whole Surah is named after her.
Maroofa معروفهFamous, known, eminent, kindness, kind act; fem. of Maruf.
Marqooma .Writter, stated, well-defined مرقومه
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Marwa .Flint-stone مروه
Maryam .Pious, mother of Hazrat Isa (AS) i.e مریمJesus.
Marziya Accepted, well-pleased, one who is مرضیهpleasing.
Marzooqa ,blessed, fortunate, prosperous مرزوقهsuccessful; fem. of Marzooq
Mas For Almas; diamond. (only almas is ماسused as name).
Masabih .Pl. of Misbah, lamp مصابیح
Masarrat ,Joy, delight, pleasure, gladness مسرتhappiness.
Mashal .Light, bright fire, flame مشعل
Mashhuda وده ھمش Present, manifest.
Mashia ٔمشیه wish, desire, will (of Allah)
Mashmool .Included, sought, after, searched for مشمول
Masira .Noble ماثره
Masooda مسعودهFortunate, happy, lucky, prosperous, gracious, favourable, august; fem. of Masood.
Masooma ,Innocent, sinless, safe-guarded معصومهprotected; fem. of Masoom.
Masoon .Safeguarded, well-protected مصون
Masrurah .Glad, happy, delighted مسروره
Mastura .Latent, hidden, chaste مستوره
Matina .Strong, solid, of resolute mind متینه
Mausooma .Namely, viz موسومه
Mawadda .Friendship, intimacy, affection, love موده
Mawhiba به ھمو Gift, talent; sing. of Mawahib.
Mawhooba وبه ھمو Gifted, talented, favoured; fem. of Mawhoob.
Mawsoofa موصوفهWorthy of description, portrayed, endowed with laudable qualities; fem. of Mawsoof.
Maya .Nature, wealth, power, quantity مایه
Mayyada .To walk with swinging gait میاده
Mazida ,Increase, excess, high degree مزیدهmaximum; fem. of Mazid.
Maziyah .Excellence, merit, virtue مزیه
Mehak Fragrance مهک
Mehrin .Loving, The sun, The moon مهرىن
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Mehrin .Loving, affectionate, sun, moon مهرین
Mehrun Nisa رانساء ھم Sun of the women.
Mehtab تاب ھم Moon.
Midhat .Praise, eulogy مدحت
Mihr ر ھم Sun, affection.
Mina .Pearl, bead منا
Minnat .Grace, kindness, favour, gift منت
Minoo .Paradise مینو
Miral Doe میرال
Misaal .Example, copy مثال
Misam .Impression, mark, beauty میسم
Misbah .Lamp, Light مصباح
Mishal .Lightened, sparkling, shining مشال
Miskeenah .Humble مسکینه
Mohsana محصنهChaste, virtuous, protected, sheltered, pure, modest, married woman.
Mohsina ,Benevolent, beneficent, charitable محسنهhumanitarian; fem. of Muhsin.
Momina ٔمومنه Believer (in Islam); fem. of Mumin.
Mona ٰمنی Pl. of Monya, wish, desire.
Muazah Daughter of Abdullah al-Adowiyah معاذهwas a narrator of Hadith.
Muazza ی ٰمعز Elevated, exalted.
Muazzama Exalted, respected, glorified; fem. of معظمهMuazzam.
Mubaraka ;Blessed, fortunate, lucky, auspicious مبارکهfem. of Mubarak.
Mubashirah .Bringer of good news مبشره
Mubassirah .One who comments مبصره
Mubina .Clear, manifest, plain, distinct; fem مبینهof Mubin.
Mueenah .Helper معینه
Mueerah -The sister of Hajjaj bin Hassan al معیرهJamimi had this name.
Mufazzalah .A poetess of the past had this name مفضله
Mufida ,Beneficial, advantageous, favourable, useful مفیدهprofitable.
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Mugheesah .One who helps مغیثه
Mughirah Daughter of Hassan; she was a مغیرهnarrator of Hadith.
Muhabbat .Love, affection محبت
Muhariba .Fighter, one who entangles محاربه
Muhayya .Countenance, face, look محیا
Muhja جه ھم Heart, soul.
Muhra ره ھم Filly, a female pony.
Muida .Reviser, teacher, fem. of Muid معیده
Mujahida ده ھمجا One who struggles, strives, or fights for the cause of Islam; fem. of Mujahid.
Mujiba One who answers or grants مجیبهsomething.
Mukarrama .Honoured, revered, honourable; fem مکرمهof Mukarram.
Mukhlisa .Devoted, faithful, pure-hearted مخلصه
Mukhtar .Free مختار
Mulayka .Diminutive of Malaka, angel ملیکه
Mulook .Pl. of Malik, king ملوک
Mumtaz ,Distinguished, exalted, superior ممتازoutstanding.
Mumtaz Mahal .Wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ممتازمحل
Mumtaza .Fem. of Mumtaz ممتازه
Munaam .Soft, delicate مناعم
Munas Sabah .Wishes of the dawn منی الصباح
Munawwar .Shining, Bright منور
Munawwara ;Illuminated, brilliant, full of light منورهfem. of Munawwar.
Munazza .Devoid of faults, pure منزه
Muneeah -Name of a Slave-girl of Amr bin al منیعهAla.
Muniba One who turns towards Allah, one منیبهwho repents.
Munifa ,Eminent, exalted, superior, high منیفهlofty; fem. of Munif.
Munira منیرهbright, brilliant, shedding light, radiant, luminous, shining; fem. of Munir
Munisa ٔمونسه Sociable, friendly, kind, gentle; fem. of Munis.
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Munjiyah .A woman who saves someone منجیه
Muntahi .Last limit of height منتهی
Munya .Wish, desire, object of desire; sing منیهof Muna, wishes.
Munyatul Muna ٰمنیه المنی Wish of wishes.
Muqaddasa .Sacred, holy مقدسه
Muqbala This was the name of a narrator of مقبلهHadith, daughter of Ali al-Bazzaz.
Murdiyyah .Chosen one مرضیه
Muriha .Restful, soothing مریحه
Murshida ;Leader, guide, adviser, counsellor مرشدهfem. of Murshid.
Musaddas .A poem of six verses مسدس
Musaddiqa .One who affirms the truth مصدقه
Musarrat Pleasure مسرت
Musawat .Equality مساوات
Musaykah مسیکهShe was the mother of Yusuf bin Mahik and she narrated Hadith from Sayyidah Ayshah RA.
Mushahida .Observance, evidence, study مشاهده
Musharrafa .Honoured, elevated مشرفه
Mushira .Counsellor, adviser; fem. of Mushir مشیره
Mushtari .Jupiter المشتری
Muslima .Follower of the religion of Islam; fem مسلمهof Muslim.
Mussah مسهShe was Mussah al-Azdiyah, mother of Bussah; she was a narrator of Hadith.
Mustaeenah .One who prays for help مستعینه
Mutahhara ره ھمط Purified, chaste.
Mutazah A narrator of Hadith of the later معتزهperiod.
Mutia ;Obedient, pious, devoted, faithful مطیعهfem. of Muti.
Muwaffaqa ,Successful, prosperous, lucky موفقهfortunate; fem. of Muwaffaq.
Muyassar .Successful, lucky, prosperous میسر
Muzaina .Diminutive of Muzna, rain, clouds مزینه
Muzna .Rain clouds مزنه
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Naaz ,Glory, pride, elegance, gracefulness نازfresh.
Naazira ناضرهOne with healthy and happy looks, radiant, flourishing, resplendent, bright, beaming.
Naba .Famous, good, pious نابه
Nabaha ه ھنبا Fame, nobility, intelligence, brightness, brilliance.
Nabawiya .Prophetic نبویه
Nabeeha ه ھنبی Noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant, intelligent; fem. of Nabih.
Nabiha ه ھناب Noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant; fem. of Nabih.
Nabila نبیلهNoble, highborn, magnanimous, beautiful, intelligent, honourable; fem. of nabil.
Nadaa ,Dew, generosity, liberality ندیmagnanimity.
Nadi .Moist, damp, tender, delicate ندی
Nadia .The caller نادیه
Nadida .Rival, equal ندیده
Nadima Intimate friend, companion; fem. of ندیمهNadim.
Nadira ;Rare, extraordinary, choice, precious نادرهfem. of Nadir.
Nadiyya ,Fem. of Nadi, dew, generosity, damp ندیهtender, delicate.
Nadra ,Radiance, bloom, glamour نضرهbrightness, opulence, wealth.
Nadwa .Council, club ندوه
Naeema نعیمهHappiness, peaceful, comfort, ease, pleasure, smooth, tender, bliss; fem. of Naim.
Nafasat .Purity, refinement نفاست
Nafay .One who gets profit نافعه
Nafia نافعهProfitable, beneficial, advantageous, useful, beneficial; fem. of Nafi.
Nafisa ,Refined, pure, precious, delicate نفیسهchoice, exquisite.
Nageenah .Precious Stone نگینه
Naghma .Melody, song نغمه
Nahar ار ھن Day i.e. daytime.
Nahid ید ھنا Venus.
Nahida یده ھنا Fem. of Nahid.
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Nahiya .One who advises, adviser ناحیه
Nahiza ضه ھنا Elevated, deligent.
Nahla له ھن Bee.
Naifah نائفه
This was the name of a well-known, woman loved by the masses for her kindness and generosity, her advice was sought by the people.
Nail ,Winner, achiever, a boon, gift نائلacquirer.
Naila .Fem. of nail نائله
Naima .Delicate, soft, smooth ناعمه
Naira .Shining, glittering نائره
Najah .Success نجاح
Najat ,Safety, rescue, salvation نجاتdeliverance.
Najdah .Courage, bravery, help, succour نجده
Najia .Saved, liberated; fem. of Naji ناجیه
Najiba ,Noble, exce4llent, generous, praiseworthy نجیبهdistinguished, aristocratic.
Najida Brave; a lady who نجیدهaccomplishes difficult tasks.
Najidah .Succor, Help ناجده
Najiha Successful, prosperous; fem. of ناجحهNajih.
Najiya .Intimate friend, bosom friend; fem نجیهof Naji.
Najla .Large-eyed, wide-eyed نجلء
Najm .Star, planet نجم
Najma .Star, a fine species of grass نجمه
Najmus Sahar .The morning star نجم السحر
Najwa ٰنجوی Confidential talk, secret conversation.
Najwan .Saved, liberated نجوان
Nakhat ت ھنک Fragrance.
Nama .Gift, present, grace, favour, kindness نعماء
Nameera .Delicious water, pious woman نمیره
Namia Force to move forward, force to نامیهexpand
Naqa .Purity, refinement, clarity نقاء
Naqiba .Mind, intellect, leader نقیبه
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Naqiya .Clear, pure, clean; fem. of Naqi نقیه
Nargis .Narcissus (flower) نرگس
Narjis .Narcissus (flower) نرجس
Naseera .Helper, protector, friend, patron; fem. of Nasir نصیره
Nasha .Scent, perfume نشاء
Nashat ,Liveliness, vigour, cheerfulness, joy نشاطsprightliness, energy, vivacity.
Nasheem .Breeze, morning air نشیم
Nashida .Relaxation, joyance نشىده
Nashika .One who forgives, forgiver ناشکه
Nashirah .Publisher; diffuser, spreader ناشره
Nashita ,Energetic, dynamic, lively, fresh نشیطهvigorous.
Nashwa .Fragrance, aroma نشوه
Nashwaa ٰنشوی Elated, exultant, flushed, enraptured; fem. of Nashwan.
Nasia .Clear, pure; fem. of Nasi ناصعه
Nasiba .Noble, highborn; fem. of Nasib نسیبه
Nasifa .Just, equitable ناصفه
Nasiha ه ھناص Advisor, sincere.
Nasihah .Advisor ناصحه
Nasila .Honey that flows from the comb نسیله
Nasim ,Breeze, gentle wind, fresh air نسیمzephyr, fragrant air.
Nasima .Fem. of Nasim, zephyr, gentle wind نسیمه
Nasiqa .One who manages, organiser ناسقه
Nasiqa .One who forgives, forgiver ناسکه
Nasira .Helper, aide, assistant, protector ناصره
Nasooh .Advised, suggested نصوح
Nasreen Jonquil, Narcissus, wild rose, Jericho نسرینrose.
Nasya .Reformer, advisor ناصیه
Natasha Gift of Allah نتاشه
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Natila .Relation, way, sake نتیله
Natiqa ,One endowed with speech, eloquent ناطقهspokesperson; fem. of Natiq.
Naushabah .Elixir نوشابه
Nawal ,Gift, present, grant, favour, grace نوالkindness.
Nawar .Flower, bud, blossom نوار
Nawaylah نویله
Naweed .Good news نوید
Nawfa .Excess, surplus نوفه
Nawla .Gift, present, grant, favour, grace نوله
Nawra .Blossom, flower نوره
Nayab Scarce نایاب
Nayyar .Sun نیر
Nayyara .Luminous, shining; fem. of Nayyir نیره
Nazaha ه ھنزا Purity, righteousness, chastity, virtue, honesty.
Nazakat .Delicacy, subtlety نزاکت
Nazan ںنازا Proud, vain, haughty.
Nazanin .Elegant, delicate, beloved نازنین
Nazara .Bloom, beauty نضاره
Nazarat .Freshness of splendour نضارت
Nazeeha ه ھنزی Pure, virtuous, honest; fem. of Nazih.
Nazeera نذیره
Warner, anything offered as a token of respect, anything given as sacrifice, a child who has been dedicated by his parents to serve Allah.
Nazeera ,Equal, like, alike, resembling, match نظیرهcomparable; fem. of Nazir.
Naziah .Companion, friend نازیه
Naziah .Sharpness, cold, a large bowl نازیه
Nazifa ;Pure, clean, neat, chaste, innocent نظیفهfem. of Nazif.
Naziha ه ھناز Pure, honest.
Nazila .Lovely, charming نازله
Nazima Arranger, organizer, poetess; fem. of ناظمهNazim.
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Nazindah نازندهName of a liberal woman of Baghdad; she founded a college with religious school.
Nazira .Observer, supervisor ناظره
Nazish .Proud, lover نازش
Nazli .Delicate, feminine نظلی
Nazneen .Beautiful, delicate نازنین
Nazpari .A queen of ancient persia نازپری
Nazrat .Pride, nice, great نضرت
Nazuk نازکDelicate; The daughter of Muhammad bin Ibrahim had this name. She was a narrator of Hadith.
Neelam A precious stone of sky blue نیلمcolour.
Neelma .Bluish, Like blue نىلما
Neelma .Lucky, with good fortune نیلما
Nehla .Present, gift; sing of Nihel نحله
Niaz .Desire, urge to express love نیاز
Nibal .Arrows نبال
Nibras .Lamp نبراس
Nida .Call نداء
Nigar .Picture, portrait, sweetheart نگار
Nighat .Odour, perfume, fragrance نگهت
Niha .Bright one, naughty one نهاء
Nihel .Presents, gifts نحل
Nihla .Present, gift; sing. of Nihel نحله
Nikhat Sweet Smell نکهت
Nilofar .Water-lily نیلوفر
Nimaat Blessings, boons, bounties; pl. of نعماتNimat.
Nimat Blessing, boon, favour, a gift from نعمتAllah, grace bounty.
Nisa .Women نساء
Nishat .Happiness, intoxication نشاط
Niyyat .Intention, determination, resolution نیت
Nofal .Blessing, donation نوفل
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Noor .Light, illumination نور
Noor Jahan ا ٔٔنورج ھں Light of the world.
Noora .Light; fem. of Noor نوره
Nooraniyah .Luminous, brilliant نورانیه
Nooruddunya .Light of the world نورالدنیا
Noorulain .Peace of eyes, light of eyes نورالعین
Noorun Nisa .Light of the women نورالنساء
Noreen .Bright نورین
Noreenah .A sweet dish نورینه
Noshi .Of pleasant taste نوشی
Noshin .Sweet, pleasant, (i.e. dream) نوشین
Nu'aymah .Name of a woman narrator of Hadith نعیمه
Nuboogh ,Distinction, eminence, excellence نبوعsuperiority.
Nudbah .Lament, Scar; Mark ندبه
Nudoora .Rareness ندوره
Nudra . .Rarity, rareness ندره
Nudrat .Singularity ندرت
Nufaysah نفیسه
Name of the daughter of Munyah who arranged the marriage of the Prophet PBUH with Sayyidah Khadijah RA.
Nuha ی ٰن ھ Intelligence, intellect.
Numa .Displayer, viewer نماء
Nuriya ;Light, luminous, radiant, brilliant نوریهfem. of Noori.
Nusaiba .Diminutive of Nasiba, noble نسیبه
Nusrat .Help, aid, assistance, support نصرت
Nuwaira Petals of flowers نویره
Nuwwar .Pl. of Nuwwara, blossom, flower نوار
Nuwwara .Blossom, flower نواره
Nuzar .Pure gold نضار
Nuzhat ت ھنز pleasure trip, freshness, promenade, excursion, recreation, cheerfulness
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Obaidiyah Bondswoman of Allah عبیدیه
Orwiya .Female mountain goat ارویه
Ozra Virgin, Virgin Mary عذرا
Ozza .A baby fawn, young female deer, female fawn عزه
Pakiza .Pure, chaste, polite, nice, fine پاکیزه
Pardaj .Splendour پرداج
Pari .Fairy, fairy-like beautiful پری
Parsa .Chaste, devout, pious پارسا
Parvin .The Pleiades پروین
Qabalah Responsibility; Name of narrator of قبالهHadith, daughter of Yazeed.
Qabila .Able, wise قابله
Qabool قبولAccepted. An early woman, daughter of Abdullah, freed slave of al-Mustanjid Billah.
Qadira .Powerful, able قادره
Qahira ره ھقا Overpowering, victorious.
Qaifa .Estimater قائفه
Qailah .One who speaks قائله
Qaima .Bestower قائمه
Qamar .Moon قمر
Qamar Jahan ںقمر جها The moon of the world
Qamarun Nisa .Moon of the women قمرالنساء
Qamayr قمیرDaughter of Amr al-Khufiyah, wife of Masrooq, she was a narrator of Hadith.
Qameer قمیرWife of Masrooq bin al-Ajda daughter of Amr al-Kufiyah, she was a narrator of Hadith.
Qamra Moonlight, moonlit, bright; fem. of قمراءAqmar.
Qanaat .Patience قناعت
Qaniah .Contented قانعه
Qantara .Small bridge قنطره
Qaraah Cloudlet; A kind lady of the Hijaz قرعهhad this name.
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Qareebah .Near قریبه
Qaribah -Name of a woman scholar, Umm al قاربهBuhlul, of Banu Asad.
Qarsafah قرصافهShe was a narrator of Hadith known as Qarsafah al-Zahliyah.
Qaseema Beautiful woman, a box in which قسیمهperfumes are kept.
Qasiba .One who plays at flute, flutist قاصبه
Qasida .Mesenger قاصده
Qasima .Distributor, divider; fem. of Qasim قاسمه
Qasira .Patient قاسره
Qasoomah This was the name of a poetess قسومهdaughter of Ismail al-Yahudi.
Qaylah Two women companions had this قیلهname.
Qaymayriyah This was the name of an early قمیریهstudent of Hadith, wife of Masrooq.
Qaysar .A name of women قیصر
Qisaf ,Birttle, a student of Hadith قصافdaughter of Abdullah bin Damirah.
Qismat .Fate, destiny, area قسمت
Raaina .Beautiful princess, pretty priness راعنه
Raana ,Of elegant, statue, soft, lovely رعناءbeautiful, graceful, delicate.
Raani .A queen رانی
Rabab .Usually two-stringed instrument رباب
Rabbab .A musical instrument رباب
Rabeea .One who is well-versed ربیعه
Rabia The fourth. "Rabia Basri", name of a رابعهsaint who lived in Basrah.
Rabiha .Winner, gainer; fem. Rabih رابحه
Rabita .Band, bond, link nexus رابطه
Rabiya Spring, springtime, garden; fem. of ربیعهRabi.
Rabwa .Hill ربوه
Radifa .One who is full of shame رادفه
Radiya .Veiled, covered رادیه
Raeesa ,Leader, chief, princess, a noble lady رئیسهa wealthy lady.
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Raeha .Fragrance, perfume, scent رائحه
Rafat .Mercy, compassion, pity رافت
Rafeeah .Sublime, high رفیعه
Rafia رفیعهHigh ranking, noble, sublime, exquisite, exalted, eminent; fem. of Rafi.
Rafiah .Exalted رافعه
Rafida .Support, prop رافده
Rafif .Glittering, shining, gleaming رفیف
Rafiqa ,Intimate friend, companion رفیقهassociate; fem. of Rafiq.
Rafraf .Cushion, eyeshade رفرف
Raghada .Comfort opulence, affluence رغاده
Raghd .Pleasant, plenty رغد
Raghiba Desirous, wishful, willing; fem. of راغبهRaghib.
Raghid ,Comfort, opulence, affluence رغیدplenty.
Rahat .Rest, comfort, ease, relief راحه
Rahifa یفه ھر Sharp; fem. of Rahif.
Rahil راحیلWife of the Prophet Yaqub (Jacob). In the Bible she is mentioned as Rachel.
Rahilah .One who travels راحله
Rahima Kind, compassionate; fem. of رحیمهRahim.
Rahla .Happy, mirth, joyous راحله
Rahmat .Mercy, compassion, kindness رحمت
Raida ,Explorer, guide, leader, pioneer رائدهmodel, example; fem. of Raid.
Raiha .Smell, fragrance رائحه
Raihana ریحانهA handful of sweet basil. A bouquet of flowers; Wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Raima .Well-cultured رائمه
Raiqa .Pure, clear, tranquil, serene; fem رائقهof Raiq.
Raitah An early woman narrator of Hadith, she was رائطهthe daughter of Muslim.
Rajab The seventh month of the رجبIslamic calendar.
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Rajia .Hopeful, hoping, full of hope; fem راجیهof Raji.
Rajiha Superior, predominant, fem. of راجحهRajih.
Rajini .Kingly, very exclusive راجنی
Rajiya .Hope, expectation, wish راجیه
Rajwa ٰرجوی Hope.
Rakhas .Soft and delicate, supple رخص
Rakheelah رخیله
Rakhima soft, pleasant, melodious (voice) رخیمه
Rakhshan .Dazzling, bright رخشان
Rakhshi .Beautiful-faced, charming رخشی
Rakhshinda .Resplendant, bright رخشنده
Rakina .Firm, steady; fem. of Rakin رکینه
Ramazan The ninth month of the Islamic رمضانcalendar.
Rameen .Successful woman رامین
Rameesah .Hidden رمیسه
Rameesah .Wise رمیثه
Rameesah رمیثهBeautiful bunch of flowers, bouquet, Umm-e-Saleem: Aunt of Prophet (PBUH)
Ramiza .Intelligent, level headed رمیزه
Ramla Sand. Wife of the Prophet Muhammad Her رملهkunya is Umm Habiba.
Ramsha .Beautiful رمشاء
Ramza .Coquette رمزه
Rana .To gaze, look رنا
Randa Scented, fragrant tree, good for رندهdecoration.
Rania .Gazing رانیه
Ranim .Singing, song, music رنیم
Raoom وم ٶر Loving, tender.
Raqia ;Superior, high ranking, educated راقیهfem. of Raqi.
Raqiba .Guardian, supervisor رقیبه
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Raqiqa .Delicate, fine, soft, slender, slim رقیقه
Rasee .Life full of happiness رسیع
Rasha .Fawn, young gazelle رشا
Rashad .Righteous رشاد
Rashaqa .Graceful, stature, grace, elegance رشاقه
Rasheeda Righteous, of good character, one رشیدهwho leads onto the right path.
Rashida راشدهFollower of the right path, mature, right minded, rightly guided; fem. of Rashid.
Rashiqa .Graceful, elegant; fem. of Rashiq رشیقه
Rasikha ,Well-established, well-founded راسخهstable, steady; fem. of Rasikh.
Rasima .Planner, designer; fem. of Rasim راسمه
Rasina .Calm, composed رصینا
Rasmiya ,Ceremonial, ceremonious رسمیهformal; fem. of Rasmi.
Ratiba .Well-arranged, well-ordered راتبه
Rauhah Happy Contented روحه
Raunaq .Beauty, grace, glamour, splendour رونق
Raunaq Jahan ا ٔٔرونق ج ھں Lustre of the world.
Raushan .Light, luminous, bright, splendour روشن
Raushan Ara .Adorning light (female) روشن آرا
Raushan Jabin .Of radiant forehead روشن جبین
Raushani .Light, splendour روشنی
Rawah .Rest, repose رواح
Rawahah رواحهA noted narrator of Hadith, daughter of Abu Umar bin Abdur Rahman al-Awzaee had this name.
Rawia Narrator, reciter, transmitter (of راویهincident Arabic poetry).
Rawza .Garden روضه
Raya .Aroma, fragrance ریا
Rayia ,Guardian, custodian, patron راعیهprotector; fem. of Rayi.
Raytah Daughter of Hurays, and a narrator ریطهof Hadith.
Raytah Daughter of Hurayth, and a narrator ریطهof Hadith.
Razana .Calm, composure, self-possession رزانه
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Razia .Satisfied, content, well-pleased; fem راضیهof Razi.
Razina .Calm, composed, self-possessed; fem. of Razin رزینه
Raziqa .One who feeds others, feeder رازقه
Raziya ,Delighted, satisfied, contended رضیهpleased; fem. of Razi.
Razwa ٰرضوی Name of a mountain in Madina.
Resham .Silk, softness ریشم
Rida .Sheet of cloth, veil, covering ردا
Rifa .Happiness, prosperity رفاء
Rifat Dignity, exaltation, high rank, high رفعتstanding.
Rifqa رفقهKindness, gentleness, company, companionship. Wife of the Prophet ishaq.
Rihab .Pl. of Rahbbah, vastness, expanse رحاب
Riham ام ھر Light rain, drizzle
Rim .White gazelle, antelope ریم
Rima .White, gazelle, antelope ریمه
Riqbah Name of the wife of Prophet Ishaq ربقهAS.
Riyaz .Pl. of Rawza, garden ریاض
Riza .Pleasure رضا
Rizeen ,Dignity, heavy and precious thing رزینsouvenir.
Rizwan رضوانSatisfaction, acceptance, pleasure, contentment, name of the gate-keeper of paradise.
Rizwana . ,Fem. of Rizwan رضوانه
Robeena .Happy, girl روبینه
Roha .Soul, life روحه
Roheen .Iron روهین
Rohi Life, soul روحی
Roobi .Ruby, pearl روبی
Roshan .Bright روشن
Roshni .Light روشنی
Rozinah .Daily wages, pension, reward روزینه
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Rua ی ٰر ٶ Pl. of Ruya, vision.
Ruba ٰربی Pl. of Rubwa, Rabwa, hill.
Rubaba .A two stringed musical instrument ربابه
Ruban .Pl. of Rubwa, hill ربن
Rubay ربیعShe was the daughter of Muawwiz and a companion of the Propphet PBUH from her young age.
Rubina .Face reader روبینا
Rufayah .An early student of Hadith رفیعه
Rufayda رفیدهShe was a female companion who performed surgery on the injured in a tent setup in the mosque.
Ruhaniya .Spirituality روحانیه
Ruhiya .Spiritual روحیه
Ruhm م ھر She was the daughter of al-Aswad and a narrator of Hadith.
Ruhma ٔرحما Kind, merciful.
Rukhaylah .This is also a male name رخیله
Rukhsanah رخسانه
Rukhsar Cheeks رخسار
Rukhsara .Loving, charming face, beautiful رخساره
Rukhshana .Bright, brilliant, shining رخشانه
Rumaysa She was Umm Sulaym and a narrator رمیصاءof Hadith.
Rumayta رمیتهThe daughter of al-Hadis bin al-Tufayl al-Azdiyah was known by this name; she was a narrator of Hadith.
Rumman .Pl. of Rummana, pomegranate رمان
Rummana .Pomegranate رمانه
Ruqa .Pretty, beautiful روقه
Ruqayqah .A name of some prominent women رقیقه
Ruqayya رقیهCharming, attractive, captivating. Daughter of Muhammad(s) married to Khalifa Usman.
Ruqya .Charm, spell رقیه
Rushda ٰرشدی Most rightly guided.
Rushdiya رشدیهRightly guided, on the right way, following the right path; fem. of Rushdi.
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Ruwaa ,Beauty, grace, prettiness رواءcomeliness, pleasing appearance.
Ruwaida .Walking gently رویدا
Ruya یه ٶر Seeing, viewing, looking.
Ruyaa یا ٶر Dream, vision.
Ruzaynah Name of the freed slave-girl of Sayyidah Safiyah رزینهRA wife of the Prophet PBUH.
Saadat .Blessing سعادت
Saaida .Branch, tributary ساعده
Saaiqa .Lightning صاعقه
Saara Wife of the Prophet Ibrahim and سارهmother of the Prophet Ismail.
Saat .Moment, time, occasion ساعت
Saba .Queen saba, queen sheba سبا
Saba .East wind صبا
Sabah .Morning, dawn صباح
Sabahat .Beauty, gracefulness, handsomeness صباحه
Sabat ,Firmness, stability, certainty ثباتendurance, boldness, truth.
Sabeeha .Beautiful, handsome, morning صبیحه
Sabeen .Both the worlds سبین
Sabeera .Patient, tolerant; fem. of Sabeer صبیره
Sabha ٰصبحی Pretty, beautiful, graceful, radiant; fem. of Sabah.
Sabia .Captivating, enchanting, charming سابیه
Sabih .Pretty, beautiful, graceful صبیح
Sabiha ;Coming or arriving in the morning صابحهfem. of Sabih.
Sabina .Small sword سبینا
Sabiqa .First, winner; fem. of Sabiq سابقه
Sabira .Patient, tolerant; fem. of Sabir صابره
Sabita ;Well established, certain, sure ثابتهfem. of Sabit.
Sabooha .Pure, chaste سبوحه
Sabqat .Supremacy سبقت
Sabrina .Princess, daughter of the king سبرینه
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Sabriya .Patient; fem. of Sabri صبیره
Sabuh .Shining, brilliant صبوح
Sabura .Very patient, enduring صبوره
Sadaf .Shell, Oyster صدف
Sadaqat .Truth صداقت
Sadat .Happiness, bliss, felicity, success سعادت
Sadeeqa .Friend, companion; fem. of Sadiq صدیقه
Sadi سعدیDaughter of Awf al-Muruyyah and wife of Talhah bin UbaydAllah, she was a narrator of Hadith.
Sadida ;Correct, right, sound, appropriate سدیدهfem. of Sadid.
Sadiqa صادقهTrue, truthful, honest, sincere, faithful, veracious, devoted; fem. of Sadiq.
Sadiya ;Happiness, luck, blissful, fortunate سعدیهfem. of Sadi.
Sadoof .Name of a poetess صدوف
Sadooh .Singer, singing صدوح
Saduq ,Honest, truthful, sincere صدوقtrustworthy.
Saeeda .Happy, lucky; fem. of Saeed سعیده
Safa .A hill near the sacred Kaaba; stone, rock صفا
Safaa .Purity, clarity, serenity صفاء
Safeenah سفینهShp; Name of a narrator of Hadith, daughter of Muhammad bin Fadl (men are also so named)
Safeerah .Messenger, Ambassador سفیره
Safia .Pure, clear, crystal; fem. of Saafi صافیه
Safira .Traveller سافره
Safiya صفیه
Pure, righteous, untroubled, serene, the most valuable portions of the spoils of battle, sincere and honest friend; fem. of Safi.
Safura .Wife of the Prophet Musa صافورا
Safwa ,The best part, elite, top, prime صفوهflower.
Saghira .Small, slender, tender صغیره
Sahab .Clouds سحاب
Sahar .Early dawn, early morning سحر
Sahibah .Colleague صاحبه
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Sahimah Partner سهیمه
Sahina ساحنه
Sahira ره ھسا Moon, a spring which flows constantly.
Sahla له ھس Smooth, simple, fluent, soft, facile, easy, even; fem. of Sahl.
Saiba .Straight, pertinent صائبه
Saida .Rising, ascending; fem. of Said صاعده
Saima .Fasting; fem. of Saim صائمه
Saira Traveller سائره
Sairi .Satisfaction, saturation سیری
Sajida Prostrate in worship, bowing in ساجدهadoration; fem. of Sajid.
Sajila .Determined ساجله
Sajiya .Attractive ساجیه
Sakeeza .Fragrance سکیزه
Sakha .Generosity, liberality سخاء
Sakhawat .Generosity سخاوت
Sakhira .One who is like a delicate flower ساخره
Sakhiya .Generous, liberal, open handed سخیه
Sakina ,Calmness, comfort, ease, tranquillity سکینهrepose, serenity, peace of mind.
Sakina Daughter of al-Jadi, she was a ساکینهnarrator of Hadith.
Salam .Peace, safety, security سلم
Salama Peace, safety, security; fem. of سلمهSalam.
Saleema سلیمهUnhurt, affable, healthy, without defect, sound, perfect, complete, safe, secure; fem. of Salim.
Salifah Previous سالفه
Saliha Pious, virtuous, just, a chaste صالحهwoman, righteous.
Salikah .Following, mystic سالکه
Salima ,Safe, secure, perfect, sound سالمهcomplete; fem. of Salim.
Salma ی ٰسلم Pacifist, peaceful.
Salmah .Peace, fem. of Salm سلمه
Salsabil .A spring in paradise سلسبیل
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Salwa ٰسلوی Quail, solace.
Salwah .Comfort, ease, amusement سلوه
Sama .Heaven, sky سماء
Samah -Generosity, bounty, good سماحheartedness, large-heartedness.
Saman .Price, value ثمن
Saman .Jasmine سمن
Samar Pleasant conversation, evening or سمرnightly conversation.
Samarah A narrator of Hadith, daughter of سمراءQays al-Ansari.
Sameeah .Hearing سمیعه
Sameen .Costly, precious, valuable ثمین
Sameenah Valuable, costly, precious, priceless ثمینهexcellent; fem. of Smeen.
Sameenah .Overweight, fat سمینه
Sameera سمیرهCompanion (in nightly conversation), entertainer (with stories, music etc.) fem. of Samir.
Samia ,Eminent, exalted, lofty, elevated سامیهhigh minded, sublime; fem. of Sami.
Samiha سمیحهGenerous, kind, true, sincere, good-hearted, large-hearted, open-handed; fem. of Samih.
Samim ,Sincere, genuine, pure, true صمیمessence, heart.
Samima .True, sincere, genuine صمیمه
Samina A healthy girl, fertile land without سمینهrock and stone.
Samiqa .Lofty, towering سامقه
Samira ,Fruit-bearing, fruitful ثامرهproductive; fem. of Samir.
Samitah .Mighty سامته
Samrah .Profit, fruit ثمره
Sana ,Brilliance, radiance, resplendence سناءsplendour, majestic.
Sana ,Praise, commendation, thankfulness ثناءeulogy.
Sanad .Support, prop, document سند
Sanam .Beautiful, friend, lover, loved one صنم
Sanaubur .Cone bearing tree صنوبر
Sangeet .Music, rhythm سنگیت
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Saniha .Tall and high, bright سنیهه
Sanina .Friend, childhood friend سنینه
Saniya ,Brilliant, majestic, exalted, eminent سنیهsplendid; fem. of Sani.
Sanjeeda .Weighted, guarded سنجیده
Saqaafa .Wisdom, prudence ثقافه
Saqat .Strength, courage, power ثقت
Saqiba ,Penetrating, piercing, sharp-witted ثاقبهsagacious, acute; fem. of Saqib.
Sara .Wealth ثراء
Sarab .Mirage سراب
Sarahat .Explanation, detail, paraphrase صراحت
Sareea .Determined سریعه
Sareema .Determination, resolution صریمه
Sariba .Loverly ساربه
Sarina .Satisfactory, calm, cool سارینا
Sarita .Intelligent, clever, active سریتا
Sariyah Name of a female companion of the ساریهProphet PBUH.
Sarood .Rhythm and ecstasy سرود
Saroor .Happiness, calm, satisfaction سرور
Sarosh One who gives good news, unseen سروشvoice
Sarra She was a companion daughter of سراءnabhan al-Ghanawiyah.
Sarvia .Rich woman, affluent lady ثرویه
Sarwa .Fortune, wealth, riches ثروه
Sarwana .Of generous and good nature ثروانه
Sarwar .Chief سرور
Sarwari Chief ship سروری
Sarwat .Wealth ثروت
Sarya .Name of a pious woman ثریا
Sasha .Helper, assistant, supporter ساشا
Sataish .Praise ستائش
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Satila .Royal ساطله
Sauda :Leadership, the narrator of five Ahadith سودهSyeda Sauda bint Zam'aa RA
Sawab Reward. Name of an early ثوابpoetess.
Sawda سوداءDaughter of Aasim bin Khalid bin Dirar al-Qarshiyah, she was a narrator of Hadith.
Sawdah .Black سوده
Sawera .Dawn, early morning سویرا
Sayida Chief, leader, lady, Mrs; fem. of سیدهSayyid.
Sayida Leader, epithet of Hazrat Fatima سیده(A.S.)
Sayidatun Nisa .Chief of woman سیدهالنساء
Sayyah .Fragrance صیاح
Seerat .Character, life-story سیرت
Sehrish .Glamorous, magical سحرش
Shaban The eighth month of the Islamic شعبانCalendar.
Shabana .Nocturnal, Famous of the Night شبانه
Shabeehah ه ھشبی Picture, Image, like.
Shabin .Of Night, music of night شبین
Shabnam .Dew, a pendant of pearls شبنم
Shad .Happy شاد
Shadaab .Green, fresh, wet, ever-green شاداب
Shadan .Happy شادان
Shadia .Singer شادیه
Shadin .Fawn, young deer شادن
Shadman .Glad, cheerful, joyful شادمان
Shafaat .Recommendation, exoneration شفاعت
Shafaq .Aurora, morning light شفق
Shaffan .Cool breeze, morning breeze شفان
Shafia .Mediatress; fem. of Shafi شفیعه
Shafiah .One who recommends شافعه
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Shafiqa شفیقهCompassionate, kind-hearted, affectionate, tender, warm-hearted; fem. of Shafiq.
Shafqat ,Compassion, pity, kindness شفقهtenderness.
Shagoofa blossom شگوفه
Shagoon .Omen, luck, fortunate, destiny شگون
Shaguftah .Blooming, happy شگفته
Shahaba .Flame of fire شهابه
Shahamat .Grandeur, bravery, joy شهامت
Shahamat .Bravery, valour شهامت
Shahana انه ھشا Royal, kingly, splendid, magnificent.
Shaheeda یده ھش Martyr in the cause4 of Islam and as such held in very high esteem and honour; fem of .
Shaheen ین ھشا A royal white falcon, the beam of scales.
Shaheenah ینه ھشا Falcon.
Shaheera یره ھش Famous, eminent, renowned; fem. of Shahir.
Shahida ده ھشا Martyr in the cause of Islam and as such held in very high esteem and honour; fem. of Shaheed.
Shahiqa قه ھشا High, towering, lofty, tall; fem. of Shahiq.
Shahla لء ھش Having grey eyes with a shade of red, a species of the narcissus flower.
Shahnaz ناز ھش A musical note, name of a melody.
Shahra .Gift, souvenir شهره
Shahrbano ربانو ھش Lady of the city.
Shahrin رین ھش Month. Shahrin, the fully inflected form of Shahr appears in verse 3 of surat al-Qadr (no. 97).
Shahrzadah رزاده ھش offspring of the city
Shahzadi زادی ھشا Princess.
Shaiba .A variety of Artemisia شیبه
Shaima Daughter of Halima, the wet nurse شیماءof the Prophet Muhammad.
Shaira Poetess, endowed with deep insight شاعرهor intuition; fem. of Shair.
Shaista ,Cultured, courteous, urbane شائستهcivilized
Shaistah .Polite, Courteous شائسته
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Shajarah شجره
Tree; This was the name of a famous queen of Islam, she was Shajarah al-Durr, and known as Umm Khaleel al-Salihiyah.
Shajaratuddurr The tree of pearls, name of an شجرهالدرEgyptian Shajratuddur queen.
Shajeea Courageous, bold, brave; fem. of شجیعهShaji.
Shakila Well formed, beautiful; fem. of شکیلهShakil.
Shakira .Thankful, grateful, contented; fem شاکرهof Shakir.
Shakufa .Blossom, opening bud شکوفه
Shakura .Thankful, grateful; fem. of Shakur شکوره
Shama .Candle, Light, Flame شمع
Shamail .Virtues; pl. of Shamila شمائل
Shamailah .Good traits excellent disposition شمائله
Shamamah .Fragrance شمامه
Shameela ,Natural disposition, character quality شمیلهvirtue, a young shoot, a bud.
Shamikh .High, lofty, towering شامخ
Shamila .Complete, comprehensive شامله
Shamim .Perfume, scent شمیم
Shamima .Sweet smell, flavour شمیمه
Shamira .Experienced, expert, hard worker شمیره
Shamma .Pinch (of snuff) شمه
Shams .Sun شمس
Shamsa .Golden moon شمسه
Shamshad ,Tall and upright tree, box tree شمشادgraceful figure.
Shamsun Nahar ار ھشمس الن Sun of the day.
Shamsun Nisa The sun of Women شمس النسا
Shamuda .Diamond شموده
Shaqiqa .Full sister شقیقه
Shaqra ;Blond, fair-haired, fair-complexioned شقراءfem. of Ashqar.
Sharaf ,Nobility, high rank, eminence, distinction شرفhonour.
Shareekah .Partner شریکه
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Sharfa .Most noble, gentle, urbane شرفاء
Sharia .Princess, Daughter of the King شاریه
Sharifa ,Noble, eminent, honourable شریفهhighborn; fem. of Sharif.
Shariqah .Shining شارقه
Sharmin .Shy, bashful, modest, coy شرمن
Shasa شعثاءShe was the daughter of Abdullah al-Asdiyah, and a narrator of Hadith.
Shasun Nahar ار ھشمس الن Sun of the day.
Shayma .Proper name. Daughter of Halima شیماء
Shaza .Aroma, fragrance شزی
Shazia .Wonderous, strange, wonderful شازیه
Sheeba .Infatuated, demented, loony شیبا
Sheen .Beautiful, pretty, good, loved one شین
Shifa ,cure, healing, satisfaction شفاءgratification
Shimaa .Mirth, joy, ecstasy, gladness شماع
Shirin sweet, pleasant, gracious, delicate شیرین
Shiyaaj .Endeavour, strife, hardwork شیاج
Shola flame, blaze شعله
Shua .Rays of sun light شعاع
Shuaila .Burning candle شعیله
Shuhrat رت ھش fame, renown
Shukr thanks, gratitude, gratefulness شکر
Shumaylah شمیله
The first woman in Islam who wore coloured garments was shumaylah; wife of al-Abbas and she was also the first to prepare perfume.
Shumaysah ,She was a narrator of Hadith شمیسهdaughter of Aziz al-Atakiyah.
Shuqra fair-complexioned, blonde شقراء
Shurafa .Noble شرفاء
Siddiqa .righteous, very truthful, honest; fem صدیقهof Siddiq
Sidra The Lotus - tree at the farthest سدرهboundary in paradise
Sifoor .Exalted سیفور
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Silma peace; fem. of Silm سلمه
Silmi peaceful سلمی
Sima Sign of prostration on the face سیماء
Simaab .Mercury, silver سیماب
Simin silvery, made of Silver سیمین
Simra .Paradise, heaven, sky سمره
Sireen سیرینShe was the daughter of Ibn Abdullah Ibn Masood and a narrator of Hadith from the Prophet PBUH.
Sitara veil, screen, curtain ستاره
Sobiya .Nurse of Prophet PBUH ثوبیه
Sonia .Intelligence, Intellect, Smart سونیا
Suad happiness, good fortune سعاد
Subaha beautiful, graceful صباحه
Subayah .Daughter of al-Harish al-Aslamiyah سبیعه
Subaytah .Brave ثبیته
Subh dawn, aurora, morning صبح
Subhana .Pure, chaste, fine, nice, good سبحانه
Sufia .Intelligence, sharpness صوفیا
Sufia Pupil women, intellectual صوفیه
Sufiya .A mystic, someone believing in Sufi صوفیه
Sughra ٰصغری Small, slender, tender.
Suha ا ھس Dim star in Ursa Minor.
Suhaila یله ھس Canopus.
Suhaima یمه ھس Small arrow.
Suhair یر ھس Proper name.
Suhaira .Beautiful, pretty سهیره
Sujah .Civilization سجاح
Sukaina .Diminutive of Sakina, calmness سکینه
Sulafa .Choicest, (wine) سلفه
Sulaima .Diminutive of Salma, beloved سلیمی
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Sultana Queen, woman ruler, wife of a سلطانهSultan; fem. of Sultan.
Sultana .Queen, female of a king سلطانه
Sulwa ,Comfort, ease, amusement سلوهsolace.
Sumamah A writer and a poetess daugter of ثمامهAbdullah bin Sawar al-Basari.
Sumanah سمانهShe was the daughter of Hamdan bin Musa al-Anbariyah and a narrator of Hadith.
Sumaya .Diminutive of Samia, high سمیه
Sumayrah .Brownish سمیره
Sumaytah She was a companion and she was صمیتهal-haysiah.
Sumbal .A fragrant weed سنبل
Suml Name of an early distinguished ثملwoman.
Sumnah .A name of an Arab girl سمنه
Sunat Way, method, Prophet's (PBUH) way سنتof life.
Sunbula .Ear of corn سنبله
Sundus .Silk brocade سندس
Surayya ثریا ثریهThe Pleiades, cluster of seven brilliant stars in Taurus, a wealthy lady, lustre, chandelier.
Susan .Lily of the valley, iris سوسن
Suwaybah Name of one of the wet-nurses of the ثویبهProphet PBUH.
Suwaydah Daughter of Jabir, she was a narrator of سویدهHadith.
Taadeel .Moderation, equality, neutrality تعدیل
Taalea Fortunate طالعه
Taaliah .Lucky, fortunate, fortune, destiny طالعه
Taaqul .Wise thought تعاقل
Taasees .Inception, foundation تاسیس
Tabalah تبالهShe was the daughter of Yazid (Called by some as Bunanah); she was a narrator of Hadith.
Taban .Glittering, splendid تابان
Tabassum .Smile, happiness تبسم
Tabeedah .Complex, zigzag, curling تابیده
Tabeen .Followers تابین
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Tabina .Enlighting, sparkling تابینه
Tabinda .Bright تابنده
Taghrid .Singing, cooing تغرید
Tahani انی ھت Pl. of Tahniat, congratulation, felicitation, well-wishing.
Tahira ره ھطا Chaste, pure, pious, clean; fem. of Tahir.
Tahiya .Greeting, salutation, cheer, welcome تحیه
Tahkeem .Power, rule تحکیم
Tahleem .Beauty, decoration, pomp and show تحلیم
Tahmina مینه ھت Wife of the famous Persian hero Rustam and mother of Sohrab.
Tahseen تحسینAdornment, ornament, decoration, embellishment, betterment, praise, beautification.
Tahseenah .Acclaim تحسینه
Taiba ;One who refrains from evil-doings تائبهrepentant; fem. of Taib.
Taif .Vision, spectre طیف
Taisir .Felicitation تیسیر
Taj .Crown تاج
Tajmeel .Decoration, beauty, show تجمیل
Tajweed .Praise of Allah, hymn تجوید
Takreem .Respect, honour, sanctity تکریم
Talat Face, Sight طلعت
Talbashah A narrator of Hadith, daughter of Kab طلبشهbin Maalik.
Talhah Her Kuniyah was Umm Ghurab and طلحهshe was a narrator of Hadith.
Tali .Rising star, rising طالع
Taliba Student, seeker, pursuer; fem. of طالبهTalib.
Tamanna ٰتمنی To wish, to desire, to hope.
Tamanni .Wish, wishing (for), desire تمنی
Tamazur .Brilliant, whiteness تماضر
Tameemah -Name of a poetess, Ahban al تمیمهAbsiyah.
Tameemiya .Perfection تمیمیها
Tameen .Protection, patronage, care تامین
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Tameez .Distinction, difference, manner تمیز
Tamkeen .Honour, place, status, show تمکین
Tamseel .Example, allegory, parable تمثیل
Tanjia .Rescue, salvation, deliverance تنجیه
Tanweer .Illumination, lighting تنویر
Tanzila تنزیلهRevelation, sending down; fem. of Tanzil, revelation, sending down; fem. of Tanzil.
Taqadus .Sactity تقدس
Taqiya God-fearing, devout, pious; fem. of تقیهTaqi.
Tara .Star تارا
Taraab .Joy & sorrow طراب
Tarannum .Singing ترنم
Tarib .Lively, gleeful, merry طرب
Tarifa .Rare, exquisite thing or object بریفه
Tariqah طارقهThis was the name of the freed slave of Labeet of the family of the princess of al-Qays bin Zayd.
Tarneem .Rhythm, voice ترنیم
Taroob .Lively, gleeful, merry طروب
Tasiyah ٔتاسیه Consolation, comfort.
Taslima .Greeting, salutation; fem. of Taslim تسلیمه
Tasmeekh .Living in fragrance تسمیخ
Tasmeem .Strong, durable, long lasting تسمیم
Tasmin .She who fulfills تسمین
Tasneema .A spring in Paradise تسنیمه
Tasnim .A spring in paradise تسنیم
Tasweeb .Justification, truth تصویب
Taufeeq .Instruction, courage, daring توفیق
Taufeer .Obundance, excess توفیر
Tauqeer .Respect, honour توقیر
Tawaddud توددEndearment, showing love or affection to, gaining the love of another.
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Tawfiqa توفیقهProsperity, good luck, good-fortune, success (granted by Allah); fem. of Tawfiq.
Tawoos س ٶطا Peacock.
Taybah .Pure طیبه
Tayyiba طیبهGood, good-natured, sweet, agreeable, generous, good-tempered; fem. of Tayyib.
Tayyibatun Nisa .Good-natured (one) of the women طیبهانساء
Tazima .Glorification, exaltation, honour, fem تعظیمهof Tazim.
Tazkia .To purify, to clean, to spiritualize تزکیه
Tazmeen .One who adds, combines, mixes تظمین
Tehreem .Forbidden state, respect, sanctity تحریمتا
Tehzeeb .Civilization, etiquette تهزیب
Tiba .Goodness, good nature طیبه
Tirana .Son, anthem ترانه
Tooba ی ٰطوب Good news.
Trana .Melody, song ترانه
Tufaylah طفیله
This was the name of the freed slave of al-Waleed bin Abdullah; she transmitted Hadith from Sayyidah Ayshah RA.
Tuhfa .Gift, present تحفه
Tulayhah طلیحهDaughter of Rabiah bin al-Harish she narrated Hadith from Sayyidah Ayshah RA.
Turfa .Rarity, rare object, novelty طرفه
Ubayda .Female servant of lower rank; fem عبیدهof Ubayd.
Udaysah عدیسهThis was the name of the narrator of Hadith, daughter of Ahban al-Ghifariyah.
Udoola .Justified عدوله
Ula ٰعلی High rank, prestige, glory.
Ulfat ,Friendship, intimacy, love الفتattachment.
Ulya .Higher, highest; fem. of Ala علیا
Umaira .Living a long life, living long عمیره
Umama امامهProper name. Name of grand daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Umarah Name of a Sahabi who took part in عمارهthe battle of Badr.
Umayma .Diminutive of Umm, mother امیمه
Umaynah امینهDaughter of Anas bin Malik. She had this name and had narrated Hadith.
Umayrah .She was the daughter of Alqamah امیره
Umayyah .She was a narrator of Hadith امیه
Umm امMother. Used as an attributive, to make a compound of which the first part is Umm.
Umm Abaan .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام ابان
Umm Fakeeh .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام فکیه
Umm Haraam .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام حرام
Umm Khalid .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام خالد
Umm Rabeeah .Name of Sahabiyah RA ام ربیعه
Umm Shareek .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام شریک
Umm Sulaim .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام سلیم
Umm Umarah .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام عماره
Umm Warqah .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام ورقه
Umm Yousuf .Name of Sahabiyah RA ام یوسف
Umm-e-Ayman .Mother of the blessed ام ایمن
Umm-e-Fazl .Mother of favour, bounty ام فضل
Umm-e-Habiba ام حبیبه
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Her name is Ramla; Umm Habiba is her Kunya (nickname) after the name of her daughter habiba.
Umm-e-Hani انی ھام Name of the daughter of Abu Talib and sister of Ali (RA).
Umm-e-Kulsoom .Mother of favour, bounty ام کلثوم
Umm-e-Kulsum ام کلثوم
Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, married to Khalifa Usman (uthman) after the death of her sister Ruqayya.
Umm-e-Rooman ام رومان
Name of the sacred wife of first Khalifa Abu Bakr (RA) mother of Hazrat Ayesha (RA).
Umm-e-Rumman Mother of Ayesha (wife of the ام رمان
Prophet Muhammad).
Umm-e-Salma ٰام سلمی Name of the beloved mother of first Khalifa Abu Bakr (RA).
Umm-e-Salmah Wife of Muhammad, Her name was ام سلمه
Hind.
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Ummid .Hope امید
Ummul Fazal .Name of a Sahabiyah RA ام الفضل
Umniya .Wish, desire, hope امنیه
Umrah Pilgrimage to Makkah other than عمرهregular hajj days.
Unaysah .Friendly, affable انیسه
Unquda .Bunch of grapes عنقوده
Urooba Woman who loves her عروبهhusband.
Urooj .Height, exaltation عروج
Uroosa .Bride, heroine عروسه
Urwa Support, handhold. Description of عروهAyesha by Muhammad.
Ushna .Fragrant اشنه
Utaybah A narrator of Hadith and daughter of عتیبهAbdul Malik had this name.
Uzma ٰعظمی Greatest, more magnificent, more glorious; fem. of Azam.
Wadad .Love, friendship وداد
Waddia .Amicable, friendly ودیه
Wadi .Gentle, calm ودیع
Wadida .Attached, devoted, friendly, fond ودیده
Wafa .Faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty, faith وفاء
Wafeeqa .Successful; fem. of Wafiq وفیقه
Wafia .Faithful, loyal وافیه
Wafiqa .Successful وافقه
Wafiya وفیهTrue, trustworthy, reliable, loyal, faithful, perfect, complete; fem. of Wafi.
Wahabah یبه ھو This was the name of a poetess.
Waheebah یبه ھو One who gives.
Waheeda ,One, exclusive, unique, matchless وحیدهsingular; fem. of Wahid.
Wahiba به ھوا Giver.
Wahida .One of its kind واحده
Waiya .Guardian, watchguard, protector واعیه
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Wajahat ت ھوجا Respect.
Wajee .Happy, jolly, pleasant وجیه
Wajeeda .One who is noble وجیده
Wajida .Achiever, excited, finder, lover; fem واجدهof Wajid.
Wajiha ه ھوجی High, eminent, distinguished, honoured, well-esteemed, illustrious, fem. of Wajih.
Wajna .Happy, jolly, pleasant وجنه
Wakalat .Advocacy وکالت
Wakeela .Agent وکیله
Walia .Friendly ولیه
Walidah .Newborn child ولیده
Walihah ه ھوال Name of a poetess of the past.
Waliyah .Friend ولیه
Wallada .Prolific, fertile, fruitful ولده
Wania Gift of Allah وانیا
Waqar ;.Dignity وقار
Waqeea .Respected وقیعه
Waraqa .Rich, paper-made وراقه
Wardah Rose, deep red colour, Colour of وردهrose.
Warisa .Heiress وارثه
Warqah .Petal of a flower ورقه
Wasama .Beauty, gracefulness, prettiness وسامه
Waseefah .Female servant; Maid-in-waiting وصیفه
Waseema .Beautiful, pretty, charming وسیمه
Washida .Bloomed, fresh واشده
Washma .Cultured وشمه
Wasia .Expansionist, vast, spacious واسعه
Wasifa Praiser واصفه
Wasifi .Praiseworthy واصفی
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Wasila .Inseparable friend وصیله
Wasima وسیمهBeautiful, pretty, graceful, handsome of face, goodly, elegant; fem. of Wasim.
Wasiqa Confident, sure, certain; fem. of واثقهWasiq.
Wasma .A pretty face, beautiful, graceful واسماء
Wasna وسناءA narrator of Hadith, daughter of Abdur Rahman al-Muqaddasi was so named.
Wazeerah .Female minister وزیره
Widad .Love, friendship وداد
Wijdan .Ecstasy, sentiment وجدان
Wisal .Communion in love وصال
Wisam .Decoration, medal, badge of honour وسام
Ya'laa Exalted, high. Name of a Sahabi یعلRA.
Yakta .Unique, incomparable یکتا
Yalqoot یلقوطAn early philanthropic woman of Damascus who gave much in charity.
Yaqoot .Ruby, sapphire, topaz یاقوت
Yariqa .Bright, white, fair, good-looking یارقه
Yasharah .Intelligent, precious stone یشعره
Yasim .Jasmine یاسم
Yasira .Rich woman یاسره
Yasmeenah .Sweet-smelling flower یاسمینه
Yasmin یسمین /یاسمین
The flower called jasmine.
Yumna ٰیمنی Right-hand, right, fortunate, lucky, blessed; fem. of Ayman.
Yumnah .Happiness, success; fem. of Yumn یمنه
Yusayrah .Easy یسیره
Yusra ٰیسری Left-hand side, state of ease.
Yusra .Easy; the left side یسری
Zaaminah One who stands surety for another ضامنهone who helps.
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Zabiyah ظبیهShe was the daughter of al-Barra bin Maroor; she reported Hadith from the Prophet PBUH.
Zabreen .Dominant, exalted, upright زبرین
Zabya .Female gazelle ظبیه
Zafeera One who is a source of success, a ضفیراsuccessful lady.
Zafeerah .Firm ظفیره
Zafira ,Victorious, triumphant, successful ظافرهwinner, conqueror; fem. of Zafir.
Zaghlula .Young pigeon; fem. of Zaghlul زاغلوله
Zahabia بیه ھز Golden, precious.
Zaheen .Clever, fast, intelligent, sharp ذهین
Zaheera یره ھظ Helper, supporter, protector, patron; fem. of Zahir.
Zahia .Pious, noble, grand, great زاهیه
Zahida ده ھزا Devout, ascetic, a hermit, self-denying.
Zahira ره ھزا Bright, brilliant, shining, luminous, distinguished, lofty.
Zahra راء ھز Bright, brilliant, radiant, shining, luminous; fem. of Azhar.
Zahrah ره ھز Flower, blossom, beauty.
Zahratun Nisa رهالنساء ھز Flower of women.
Zaib .Beauty زیب
Zaida ,Increasing, exceeding, excessive زائدهgrowing, surplus; fem. of Zaid.
Zaima .Leader زعیمه
Zain Beauty, grace. Zayn un Nisa زینwas a literary lady of her times.
Zaina ,Fem. of Zayn; embellishment زینهadornment, decoration, ornament.
Zainab زینب
Name of a beautiful tree exuding fragrance. Names of two wives and one daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and one daughter of Khalifa Ali.
Zairah .Visitor زائره
Zaitoon .Olive زیتون
Zaitun .The olive tree or the olive fruit زیتون
Zaituna .Olive; fem. of Zaytun زیتونه
Zakira ;One who glorifies or eulogises Allah ذاکرهfem. of Zakir.
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Zakira .One who speaks of, speaker ذاکره
Zakiya -Intelligent, bright, brilliant, sharp ذکیهwitted.
Zakiyya .Pure, chaste, sinless, fem. of Zaki زکیه
Zalfa ذلفاءThis was the name of a distinguished woman of her times, she was Hajib known as Umm al-Hajib Abdul Malik.
Zameelah .Companion زمیله
Zamurd A narrator of Hadith wife of Abu زمردHayyan al-Kasir was so named.
Zamzam .The name of a spring in Arabia زمزم
Zaqawat .Wisdom, sharpness, prudence ذکاوت
Zara Dawn, morning زارا
Zarafat .Wit, humour, wisdom, prudence ظرافت
Zareefa .Elegant, witty, graceful; fem. of Zarif ظریفه
Zarin .Golden زرین
Zarina .Golden زرینه
Zarma .Captivating ضرمه
Zarqa .Bluish green (eyes) زرقاء
Zarrah ذرهShe was a narrator of Hadith who reported from the Prophet PBUH and Sayyidah Ayshah RA.
Zayb .Adornment زیب
Zeb Ara .Adorning ornament زیب آرا
Zeb-un-Nisa .Adornment of women زیب النساء
Zeba .Pretty, beautiful زیبا
Zerada .Gold maker زراده
Ziba .Pl. of Zaby, gazelle ظباء
Zinaat .Pl. of Zinat, ornament زینات
Zinat ,Adornment, ornament, decoration زینتelegance, beauty.
Zinat-un-Nisa .Ornament of women زینت النساء
Zinia .Name of a flower زینیا
Zinneerah .Name of a Sahabiyah RA زنیره
Ziyada ,Increase, addition, surplus زیادهsuperabundance.
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Ziyan .Ornament, decoration زیان
Zoreed زوریدOne who meets, one with strong intentions, one with decisiveness, distance, gap.
Zoya .Life, age زویا
Zubaah Name of a Sahaabiyyah, daughter of the ضباعهuncle of the Holy Prophet PBUH.
Zubaida زبیده
Diminutive of Zubda, butter, cream. Elite, choicest part, quintessence, essence, prime, flower.
Zubdah .Butter زبده
Zuha .Brightness, early morning ضحی
Zuhaira یره ھز Floret, small flower.
Zuhra ره ھز Venus, brilliancy, brightness, flower.
Zuhur ور ھز Pl. of Zahrah, flower.
Zulaikha زلیخاWife of the king of Egypt (Pharaonic age) who was attracted by the beauty of the Prophet Yusuf/Joseph.
Zulfa Having a small and finely chiselled زلفاءnose.
Zurafa .Elegant, witty, graceful; fem. of Zarif ظرفاء