🌙 Arabic

جنى

Harvest, fresh fruit of Paradise (referenced in Quran 55:54). Evokes sweetness and reward.

تسنيم

A celestial spring in Paradise (mentioned in Quran 83:27). The highest, purest drink served to those nearest to Allah.

بشرى

Glad tidings, good news. Frequently mentioned in the Quran as a divine reward to believers.

ماريا

Name of Maria al-Qibtiyya (Mary the Copt), wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and mother of his son Ibrahim. Egyptian/Coptic in origin.

صفية

Pure, selected, the chosen one. Name of Safiyya bint Huyayy, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

آمنة

Trustworthy, secure, peaceful. Name of Aminah bint Wahb, the beloved mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

لبنى

A fragrant tree. Famous in Arabic literature through the love story of Qais ibn Dhurayh and Lubna.

حنان

Tenderness, deep affection, compassion. A gentle name conveying noble character.

إيمان

Faith, belief. One of the highest spiritual states in Islam, representing complete trust in God.

رحمة

Mercy, compassion. A central attribute of Allah, mentioned hundreds of times in the Quran.

هدى

Guidance, right path. A central concept in Islam, frequently mentioned in the Quran as divine guidance.

سارا

Princess (variant of Sarah). A truly universal name shared across cultures, languages, and religions.

ياسمين

Jasmine flower (from Persian). A fragrant white blossom; the name has spread to nearly every culture worldwide.

لينا

Tender young palm tree (mentioned in Quran 59:5). Conveys softness, gentleness, and grace.

ريم

White antelope, gazelle. A classic Arabic poetic name evoking elegance, large beautiful eyes, and grace.

نور

Light, radiance. A surah in the Quran is named An-Nur. One of the names of Allah (An-Nur). Used for both genders.

ليلى

Night, dark beauty. Made eternally famous by the legendary love story of Qais and Layla (the Arabic Romeo and Juliet).

سلمى

Safe, free from harm. A classic Arabic name conveying peace, wellness, and integrity.

هاجر

Name of Hagar, wife of Prophet Abraham and mother of Ismail. Her search for water for her son inspired the Hajj rite of Sa'i between Safa and Marwa.

أسماء

Names (plural). Name of Asma bint Abi Bakr, known as "Dhat al-Nitaqayn" (Owner of two belts), revered companion.

سمية

High, elevated. Name of Sumayyah bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam and mother of the companion Ammar ibn Yasir.

حفصة

Young lioness. Name of Hafsa bint Umar, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and entrusted with the first compilation of the Quran.

رقية

One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman.

زينب

A fragrant flowering tree. Name of Zainab, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and of the famous Zainab bint Ali.

خديجة

Premature child (born before her time). Name of Khadijah, first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first Muslim convert.

عائشة

Lively, vivacious. Name of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, known for her vast knowledge and intelligence.

فاطمة

One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Paradise".

مريم

Highly exalted lady (from Hebrew). Name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Prophet Jesus, the only woman named in the Quran with her own Surah.

فيصل

Decisive ruler, the one who separates truth from falsehood. A sharp sword. Popular in royal families.

كريم

Generous, noble, honorable. One of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Karim). Reflects nobility of character and generosity.

خليل

Intimate friend, beloved. The epithet given to Prophet Abraham in the Quran (4:125): "And Allah took Abraham as a friend".

سعد

Good fortune, happiness. Name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten promised paradise by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

حمزة

Lion (one of Arabic words for lion). Name of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, uncle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, known as "Lion of God".

إسماعيل

God hears (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), son of Abraham, ancestor of the Arabs and lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

يعقوب

Heel-holder (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf and the twelve tribes of Israel.

يحيى

He shall live. Name of Prophet John the Baptist; Quran 19:7 highlights "no one before him bore this name".

عيسى

Salvation (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary, a great prophet in Islam who will return at the end of times.

موسى

Drawn from water (from ancient Egyptian). Name of Prophet Moses, who spoke directly with God and led the Israelites out of Egypt.

داوود

Beloved (from Hebrew David). Name of Prophet Dawood, the prophet-king who received the Psalms (Zabur) and was famed for his beautiful voice.

سليمان

Peaceful (from Hebrew Solomon). Name of Prophet Sulaiman, son of David, the wise king who ruled over jinn, wind, and birds per Islamic tradition.

نوح

Rest, comfort (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Noah, builder of the ark that survived the Great Flood. Has a Surah named after him in the Quran.

إدريس

Name of Prophet Idris (Enoch). The name is associated with knowledge and learning; described in Quran as "a man of truth, a prophet".

آدم

The first human and prophet (peace be upon him), created by God from earth. The name relates to the Hebrew word for "earth" or "ground".

زيد

Growth, abundance. Name of Zayd ibn Harithah, beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the only Sahabi mentioned by name in Quran.

طارق

The morning star (named in Surah At-Tariq in Quran). Also the name of Tariq ibn Ziyad, the conqueror of Andalusia.

سلمان

Safe, peaceful, free from defects. Name of Salman al-Farsi, a noble companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

بلال

Moisture that quenches thirst. Name of Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam.

خالد

Eternal, immortal. Name of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the legendary Muslim general known as "The Sword of Allah".