Tracing back to North Africa and medieval Iberia, Moorish baby names mirror a blend of Arabic, Berber, and Andalusian influences. They may reflect religious devotion, reference desert landscapes, or recall illustrious dynasties that shaped Southern Europe’s architecture and scholarship. Whether parents opt for a name like Zara or Idris, the result connects a child to a legacy of cultural fusion, intellectual pursuits, and a spirit of refined endurance.

Abbas -

Arabic origin, meaning "stern" or "lion."

Affan -

Modest

Ahmad -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "highly praised."

Ali -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "noble" or "exalted."

Ali -

Sublime

Amir -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "prince" or "commander."

Amir -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "prince" or "commander."

Amira -

A feminine form of Amir, meaning "princess" or "commander."

Amr -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "life" or "prosperity."

Asad -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "lion" or "courageous."

Asim -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "protector" or "guardian."

Ayman -

Derived from the Arabic word for "blessings" and has significant cultural and historical importance

Ayyub -

Ayyub is a boy's name of Arabic origin, meaning "patient" or "enduring

Baraka -

Of Swahili origin, meaning "blessing."

Faris -

A variant of the surname Ferris

Hamid -

Praised

Hammad -

Praiseworthy

Hani -

Gracious

Hani -

Associated with bold qualities.

Harith -

Gardener

Hasan -

Handsome

Hatim -

A variant of Arabic

Hayyan -

Lively

Hisham -

Generous

Husain -

Handsome or good

Ibrahim -

Father of many or exalted father

Idris -

Interpreter or ardent lord in welsh

Isa -

Of Jesus in origin.

Isa -

Of Isa has origin.

Ishaq -

Love or passion and holds significant religious and cultural meaning

Jabir -

Comforter or one who consoles

Khalid -

A name with unique qualities.

Malik -

King

Mansur -

Victorious

Marwan -

Flint

Muhammad -

Praiseworthy

Mujahid -

Warrior

Musa -

Savior

Najah -

Success

Najma -

Star

Nizar -

To glance

Nuh -

Rest

Qasim -

One who distributes

Qays -

Measurement

Rashid -

Rightly guided

Ridwan -

Ridwan means 'grace'.

Rima -

Rima means 'white antelope'.

Sabah -

Sabah symbolizes 'new beginnings'.

Safwan -

Safwan symbolizes 'purity and brightness'.

Sahl -

Sahl means 'Companion of Prophet Muhammad'.

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