Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Flowing with poetic grace, Arabic names celebrate faith, family, and enduring values. Mohammad and Aisha carry deep religious significance, while Samira and Faris brim with elegance. Their history spans centuries of rich Islamic art, scholarship, and storytelling. Whether referencing divine attributes or noble characteristics, these names offer cultural depth and melodic allure, ideal for families seeking meaningful connections in every letter.

TOP 250 Arabic Baby Names

Mariah -

A variant of the Latin name Maria and the Hebrew name Miriam

Zayden -

Abundance

Laila -

Night

Ethan -

Strong, enduring, firm

Leila -

Leila represents 'the eternal and enchanting qualities of the night'.

Lilah -

Lilah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jada -

Gift or precious stone

Nyla -

Winner

Fatima -

Daughter of the prophet

Kamila -

Perfect

Sabrina -

Sabrina symbolizes 'protection'.

Nadia -

Tender

Ismael -

God will hear or god will listen

Malik -

King

Amari -

Promised by God

Samara -

Samara means 'protected by God'.

Nylah -

Winner

Jimena -

Graceful

Ibrahim -

Father of many or exalted father

Nasir -

Helper

Zariah -

Helped by god

Elian -

A form of elijah

Zayne -

Beauty or grace

Mohamed -

Praiseworthy

Janiyah -

Cherished love, God is gracious

Jamari -

Beauty, pool

Kairo -

The conqueror

Mira -

Wonder

Jaliyah -

Rising

Kaylie -

Laurel

Omari -

Flourishing

Cairo -

Cairo means 'the strong'.

Yusuf -

God will increase

Mohammad -

Praiseworthy

Mohammed -

Praiseworthy

Leyla -

Leyla carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Mara -

Bitter

Yahir -

He who gives light

Hamza -

Lion

Lina -

Lina means 'tender'.

Zariyah -

Beautiful

Kaison -

Son of fighter

Maleah -

Angel

Laylah -

Night

Shayla -

Shayla means 'blind'.

Yasmin -

Jasmine flower

Kareem -

Generous

Samir -

Samir means 'companion in evening talk'.

Zaniyah -

Forever

Zaria -

Of multiple origin.

Raya -

Friend

Jazlynn -

A variant of Jazlyn or Jaslyn

Lailah -

Night

Salma -

Salma carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Janiya -

From jana

Sariyah -

Sariyah means 'night traveler'.

Romina -

Romina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kayden -

Fighter

Yara -

Small butterfly

Saniyah -

Saniyah means 'brilliant or radiant'.

Zaid -

Growth

Hassan -

Handsome

Jamal -

Beauty

Farrah -

Happiness

Salem -

Salem means 'peaceful'.

Yamileth -

Beautiful

Noor -

Light

Mariyah -

Bitter

Zainab -

Beautiful plant

Naya -

New

Lilia -

Lilia means 'night'.

Dalia -

Dalia symbolizes 'nature'.

Eliseo -

God is my salvation

Samira -

Samira means 'companion in evening talk'.

Yousef -

God increases

Zavier -

The new house

Kamari -

Moonlight

Emir -

Commander

Riya -

Riya symbolizes 'creativity and joy'.

Kamilah -

Perfect

Mustafa -

Appointed

Saniya -

Saniya means 'brilliant'.

Samiyah -

Samiyah means 'she who is exalted and elevated'.

Tamia -

Date palm

Rubi -

Rubi means 'red'.

Rashad -

Rightly guided

Zayd -

Abundance

Kalel -

Friend

Soraya -

Pleiades

Diya -

Splendor

Leena -

Light

Karim -

Generous

Zora -

Of the Slavic origin.

Egypt -

Fortress

Zahir -

Bright

Yahya -

Yahweh is merciful

Idris -

Interpreter or ardent lord in welsh

Zayla -

To blossom

Yazmin -

Jasmine flower

Salem -

Salem means 'peaceful'.

Yasmine -

Jasmine flower

Jamar -

And connotations

Zamir -

Singer

Malka -

Queen

Leilah -

Leilah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jaylani -

Beautiful

Nahla -

Night

Dina -

Judge

Imran -

Life growth

Nailah -

Acquirer

Sanai -

Sanai means 'brilliance'.

Khadija -

Premature child

Samiya -

Samiya carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Zahara -

Blooming flower

Kabir -

Great

Inaya -

Care

Layan -

Soft

Naima -

Comfort

Farah -

Happiness

Jad -

Serious

Malak -

Angel

Nazir -

Warner

Zaira -

Of Arabic origin.

Rayyan -

Rayyan carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jamiyah -

To gather

Raheem -

Compassionate

Nayla -

Attainer

Laith -

Lion

Yaseen -

Chief

Dalila -

A variant of the name Delilah

Kamilla -

Helper to the priest

Youssef -

God increases

Hakeem -

Wise

Zia -

Light

Syed -

Leader

Reya -

Reya carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Nori -

In the provided sources

Sahara -

Sahara carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lela -

Lela means 'dark beauty'.

Hasan -

Handsome

Zaniya -

Corner

Makiyah -

Blessed

Tahj -

Crown

Ismail -

God will hear or heard by god and holds significant importance in both the bible and the quran

Osman -

Baby bustard

Taniyah -

A joyful woman and a beautiful woman

Tala -

Gold

Sana -

Sana carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Zaina -

Beauty

Yasir -

Wealthy

Naila -

Attainer

Kenan -

Possession

Yusra -

Prosperous

Inara -

Shining light or illumination

Zarah -

Bright

Tariq -

Morning star

Eliyahu -

My god is yahweh

Dayanara -

Graceful

Khalia -

Immortal

Isa -

God is my oath, one

Yadira -

Flowering

Zadie -

Princess

Khadijah -

Early baby

Mikhail -

And usage

Jalayah -

Jalayah represents 'a blend of cultural and linguistic influences'.

Kiyan -

God is gracious

Zayan -

Beautiful

Jaleel -

Great

Safa -

Safa symbolizes 'innocence and purity'.

Jamila -

Beautiful

Jamel -

Handsome

Hafsa -

Gathering

Liya -

Liya carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Umar -

Life

Yasmeen -

Jasmine flower

Zaynab -

A fragrant tree

Faris -

A variant of the surname Ferris

Zakari -

God remembers

Iman -

Faith

Reem -

Reem carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Shamar -

Shamar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rami -

Archer

Kaliah -

The beloved

Malek -

A variant of Arabic and is associated with meanings such as

Shia -

Shia means 'gift from God'.

Inaaya -

Care or concern in arabic

Laniya -

Soft

Jahir -

Dignity

Fatimah -

One who weans children

Nariyah -

Lamp of yahweh

Yasin -

A variant of the title of the 36th chapter of the Quran

Ilyas -

A variant of the Hebrew name Elijah

Niyah -

Intention

Emoni -

Faith

Jamil -

Handsome

Malikai -

Queen

Raniyah -

To look at

Said -

Said symbolizes 'a person who is articulate and insightful'.

Elyas -

My god is salvation

Rania -

Heavenly one

Zaidyn -

Increase

Samia -

Samia means 'exalted'.

Salman -

Salman carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Khaled -

Eternal

Jannah -

Paradise

Caliyah -

Caliyah represents 'a blend of cultural heritage and individuality'.

Samya -

Samya means 'elevated'.

Saif -

Saif carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kaniyah -

One who is content or satisfied

Hadi -

Leader

Nour -

Light

Shaniyah -

Shaniyah represents 'a blend of African'.

Zayda -

To increase or grow

Kahlil -

Friend

Zaida -

Prosperous

Eila -

Torch

Ziya -

Splendor

Shaan -

Shaan signifies 'dignity'.

Zariya -

Beauty and light

Fatoumata -

The newborn was welcomed after difficulty

Lupita -

Little wolf

Saira -

Saira means 'to wander'.

Marwa -

High place

Laya -

Dew from heaven

Sultan -

King

Taha -

A variant of the Arabic characters

Sumaya -

High above

Kiyah -

Wise child

Khyree -

Charitable

Leen -

Tender

Syrus -

In the provided sources

Zayna -

Beauty

Selma -

Selma means 'godly helmet'.

Sama -

Sama means 'peace'.

Zaine -

Beauty

Samaira -

Samaira symbolizes 'enchantment'.

Yazan -

Writer

Muhammed -

Praiseworthy

Mahdi -

Guided to the right path

Jamia -

Of the Arabic origin.

Makiya -

The cherished one

Mohamad -

A variant of the Arabic word for

Isa -

Of Jesus in origin.

Jalani -

Jalani carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rya -

Rya carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Adhara -

Maiden, flower

Sedona -

Sedona carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

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