Arabic baby names carry centuries of history, myth and music. Below are 80 beautiful Arabic names for girls and boys, each with its meaning. Tap any name to see its full page with origin and numerology. Whether you want something classic or rare, this is a great place to start.
Arabic names are poetic and deeply meaningful, often describing virtues, beauty or faith — names like Layla ('night'), Amir ('prince') or Yasmin ('jasmine'). Spread across many countries and cultures, they are rich in sound and symbolism, and many are shared across the Arab and Muslim world.
Choose an Arabic name for its beautiful meaning and musical sound; many are elegant and easy to say in any language.
Guadalupe: a name of Arabic origin meaning «River of light; valley of love».
Said: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Happy, fortunate».
Adara: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Virgin, maiden».
Aida: a name of Arabic origin meaning «She who returns; visitor».
Aisha: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Lively, full of life».
Amir: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Prince, leader».
Amira: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Princess».
Azucena: a name of Arabic origin meaning «White lily; purity».
Bahía: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful, splendid».
Dalia: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Blooming branch».
Dania: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Near, close».
Emir: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Prince, leader».
Farid: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Unique, incomparable».
Fátima: a name of Arabic origin meaning «The captivating one».
Hassan: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful, good».
Ibrahim: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Father of multitudes; Abraham».
Iman: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Faith».
Jana: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Harvest; paradise».
Karim: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Generous, noble».
Layla: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Night».
Lina: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Tender palm tree».
Nada: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Dew; generosity».
Nadia: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Hope; she who calls».
Nora: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Light; honor».
Omar: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Long-lived; flourishing».
Rana: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful to behold».
Salma: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Healthy, at peace».
Samira: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Companion, conversationalist».
Yamila: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful».
Yara: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Little butterfly».
Zaid: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Growth, abundance».
Zaira: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Rose; blooming».
Ámbar: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Amber; golden resin».
Adel: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Just».
Amal: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Hope».
Amina: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Faithful, reliable».
Anas: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Affection, friendship».
Anwar: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Luminous».
Ayman: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Fortunate, blessed».
Aziz: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Powerful and beloved».
Baltasar: a name of Arabic origin meaning «God protects the king».
Basma: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Smile».
Bilal: a name of Arabic origin meaning «The one who moistens; water of life».
Casilda: a name of Arabic origin meaning «She who wields the spear».
Dima: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Gentle rain».
Dunia: a name of Arabic origin meaning «The world».
Eman: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Faith».
Farah: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Joy».
Faris: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Knight, horseman».
Fuad: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Heart».
Habib: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beloved, dear».
Hadi: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Guide».
Hala: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Moon halo».
Halima: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Patient and gentle».
Hamza: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Strong as a lion».
Hanan: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Tenderness, compassion».
Hayat: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Life».
Hiba: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Gift, present».
Hind: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Classic woman's name».
Idris: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Studious, learned».
Inaya: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Divine protection, care».
Jad: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Generous».
Jalal: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Majesty, greatness».
Jalil: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Close friend».
Jamil: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful».
Jamila: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Beautiful».
Kamal: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Perfection».
Kamil: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Perfect, complete».
Karima: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Generous, noble».
Khalid: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Eternal, immortal».
Latif: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Kind, gentle».
Layan: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Soft, gentle».
Lubna: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Tree of sweet fragrance».
Maha: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Gazelle with beautiful eyes».
Mahdi: a name of Arabic origin meaning «The guided one».
Malak: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Angel».
Malik: a name of Arabic origin meaning «King».
Marwan: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Firm as stone».
Maryam: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Mary; beloved».
Munir: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Radiant, luminous».
Popular Arabic names include Guadalupe, Said, Adara, Aida, Aisha, Amir.
Yes — the list includes girl, boy and unisex names; each name's page shows the gender.
Arabic names often blend meaning, mythology and a distinctive sound that travels well across languages.