# Arabic Baby Names

Updated October 9, 2026

Arabic names are prized for beautiful meanings: light, grace, and strength.

### [Zayn](/baby-name-zayn-meaning/)

boy · beauty, grace · zayn (rhymes with rain)

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### [Lina](/baby-name-lina-meaning/)

girl · tender, young palm · LEE-nah

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### [Maryam](/baby-name-maryam-meaning/)

girl · beloved · MAR-yam

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### [Rayan](/baby-name-rayan-meaning/)

boy · lush, well-watered · rah-YAHN

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### [Zara](/baby-name-zara-meaning/)

girl · blooming flower · ZAH-rah

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### [Malik](/baby-name-malik-meaning/)

boy · king · MAH-lik

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### [Khalid](/baby-name-khalid-meaning/)

boy · eternal · khah-LEED

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### [Amina](/baby-name-amina-meaning/)

girl · trustworthy · ah-MEE-nah

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### [Hamza](/baby-name-hamza-meaning/)

boy · strong, steadfast · HAHM-zah

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### [Bilal](/baby-name-bilal-meaning/)

boy · moisture · bee-LAHL

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### [Dana](/baby-name-dana-meaning/)

girl · wise · DAH-nah

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### [Imran](/baby-name-imran-meaning/)

boy · prosperity · im-RAHN

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## Frequently asked questions

### What do Arabic names mean?

Arabic names are prized for beautiful meanings: light, grace, strength and devotion. Many are shared across the Muslim world in many languages.

### Are Arabic names gendered?

Arabic names are strongly gendered, with distinct masculine and feminine forms. Each entry above notes the traditional gender.

### How do you pronounce Arabic names?

Sounds like ayn and ha have no English equivalent; the audio above gives the standard pronunciation. Press play on any name to hear it.