Muslim Names

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.

This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.

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.

The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.

Haroon, also styled as Aroon and Harun, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.

A name appropriate for boys born during the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca every Muslim is expected to make once in his lifetime.

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

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.

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 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.

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

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Could present pronunciation problems.

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