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Updated October 9, 2026

Arabic Baby Names

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

Zayn

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

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Lina

girl · tender, young palm · LEE-nah

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Maryam

girl · beloved · MAR-yam

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Rayan

boy · lush, well-watered · rah-YAHN

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Zara

girl · blooming flower · ZAH-rah

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Malik

boy · king · MAH-lik

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Khalid

boy · eternal · khah-LEED

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Amina

girl · trustworthy · ah-MEE-nah

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Hamza

boy · strong, steadfast · HAHM-zah

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Bilal

boy · moisture · bee-LAHL

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Dana

girl · wise · DAH-nah

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Imran

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.