Muslim Girl Names

  1. Serina
    • Sofina
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "ship"
      • Description:

        Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.
    • Hiba
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "gift"
      • Description:

        Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.
    • Bahira
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "dazzling, brilliant"
      • Description:

        A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
    • Marjan
      • Nuru
        • Origin:

          Swahili
        • Meaning:

          "light, born during the day"
        • Description:

          Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
      • Latifah
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "kind and gentle"
        • Description:

          Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
      • Roula
        • Suhaila
          • Origin:

            Feminization of Suhail, Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "level, even"
          • Description:

            The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.
        • Niam
          • Nadiya
            • Origin:

              Russian, Arabic; "hope; moist with dew"
            • Meaning:

              "hope; moist with dew"
            • Description:

              A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning dew" or "to be wet with dew" — something especially precious in dry climates.
          • Halimah
            • Origin:

              Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "gentle and patient"
            • Description:

              The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
          • Kinza
            • Nuha
              • Origin:

                Arabic or Semitic
              • Meaning:

                "goddess of the sun"
              • Description:

                Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.
            • Ubah
              • Origin:

                Somali
              • Meaning:

                "flower"
              • Description:

                Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.
            • Manna
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Description:

                According to the Bible (and Quran), manna was the foodstuff miraculously provided for the Israelites in exile. This nourishing little name is one of the spiritual names that has seen a slight rise in recent years.
            • Marah
              • Origin:

                Bibical place-name
              • Description:

                Marah is where the Israelites camped right after they walked through the parted Red Sea. Marah is related to Mara and has the same "bitter" meaning.
            • Kübra
              • Origin:

                Turkish variation of Kubra, Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "great"
              • Description:

                The Turkish transcription of Kubra, most often used on baby girls in the Muslim community.
            • Nailah
              • Origin:

                Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "One who Succeeds"
              • Description:

                Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.
            • Maysan
              • Origin:

                Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "star"
              • Description:

                A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.