Muslim Names

Luqman is an Arabic name of unknown meaning, that is also used in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is the name of a sage in the Quran who was given knowledge by God and while its exact meaning is unknown, it's suggested that it means "wise and intelligent", either from its similarity to the Arabic word hikmah, or by association.

Translating literally to "my struggle", Nidali is an Arabic name which is also interpreted as meaning "my warrior" or "my fighter". It is the feminine form of Nidal and was used in the 2008 novel A Map of Home novel by Randa Jarrar. The name was specifically chosen for its meaning, in order to reflect the backdrop of conflict in the novel.

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both girls and boys mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls given the Arshiya spelling.

If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.

Variant spelling of Inaya