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آسية

Healer of wounds — wife of Pharaoh, mentioned in the Quran as an exemplar of faithful women.

زليخا

The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran.

أصيل

Of noble origin — also "asil" the time before sunset, evoking refinement.

زمرد

Emerald — the precious green gemstone; symbol of luxury and beauty.

ألماس

Diamond — the most precious of gemstones, brilliantly hard and shining.

أيهم

The fearless, intrepid warrior — one who advances boldly.

الخضر

The pious servant who accompanied Prophet Musa in the journey of Surah al-Kahf.

طالوت

The righteous king sent by Allah to fight Goliath, mentioned in Surah al-Baqara.

عُزير

A prophet mentioned in the Quran — Allah took his life for 100 years then revived him.

قُطُز

The Mamluk sultan who led Muslims to defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut.

الرشيد

The rightly-guided — name of Caliph Harun ar-Rashid, peak of Abbasid glory.

المعتصم

One who seeks Allah's protection — name of the eighth Abbasid Caliph, conqueror of Amorium.

شام

The Levant (Syria); or a beauty mark on the face — a melodic, evocative name.

رؤى

Dreams and visions seen in sleep — plural of "ru'ya".

رَوْند

Rhubarb plant — fragrant and medicinal; a name of soft cadence.

أصايل

Plural of "aseel" — the beautiful golden hour between mid-afternoon and sunset.

كُتيب

Diminutive of "battalion" — symbol of chivalry and battlefield courage.

عَطا

Gift, generosity — one who bestows abundantly; beloved across the Arab world.

نشأت

Vigor and activity — growth and flourishing; beloved in Egypt and Levant.

الغزالي

Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali — the "Proof of Islam", author of Ihya Ulum ad-Din.

الخيزران

Slender bamboo cane — mother of Caliph Harun ar-Rashid, matriarch of Abbasid caliphs.

المتنبي

Abu at-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi — the greatest Arabic poet in eloquence and wisdom.

الفرزدق

Hammam ibn Ghalib al-Farazdaq — the great Umayyad-era poet, rival of Jarir.

شيخة

Noble lady of high standing — possessor of wisdom and elevated rank.

نورة

Feminine of "Nour" — radiant light; a beloved Gulf Arab name.

العنود

The noble camel; or a woman cherished by her people — an authentic Arabian name.

موضي

Bright-faced and clear of mind — an elegant Gulf female name.

جواهر

Jewels (plural) — precious stones; symbol of value and preciousness.

أضواء

Lights (plural) — symbol of brilliance and clarity.

أثير

The fifth element filling the cosmos (classical); or gentle breeze; or "the chosen one".

رغداء

Abundant, prosperous life — wide and comfortable living.

ضُحى

Mid-morning sunlight — name of a Quran chapter (Surah ad-Duhaa).

نَهيرة

Small stream of water; or a glowing lamp.

أم سلمة

Mother of believers Hind bint Abi Umayya, known as Umm Salama, wife of the Prophet ﷺ.

أم الفضل

Lubaba al-Kubra — wife of al-Abbas, mother of al-Fadl ibn al-Abbas.

بشّار

Bringer of good tidings — one who always brings happy news.

صبحي

Of the morning — luminous like sunrise; early and energetic.

ضاحي

Visible in sunlight — clear and unconcealed.

محيي الدين

Reviver of religion through knowledge and action — title of Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi.

يَزَن

Name of King Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, the Himyari Yemeni king who expelled the Abyssinians.

عبد الستار

Servant of As-Sattar — Allah, who veils the faults of His servants.

أيسون

Halo of the moon, moonglow. A combination of Turkish ay (moon) and sun (radiance). One of the most popular Turkish girl names.

أيسل

Moonlight stream, like the moon. From Turkish ay (moon) + sel (flowing water). Evokes flowing, gentle beauty.

أيغول

Moon rose. From Turkish ay (moon) + gül (rose, from Persian). A poetic name evoking gentle radiant beauty.

أينور

Moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + Arabic nur (light). Traditionally given to girls born on bright moonlit nights.

أيلين

Moon halo, encircled by moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + lin (halo). Hugely popular across Turkey and Azerbaijan.

أيسو

Moonwater, moon's reflection on water. From Turkish ay (moon) + su (water). A poetic, gentle name.

أيتاج

Moon crown. From Turkish ay (moon) + Persian taç (crown). Evokes a woman radiant like a crown of moonlight.