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If you are considering Muslim baby girl names for your little one on the way, a beautiful name that carries meaning and honor for the Quran and Muhammad is most likely your priority.
With Arabic, Hindu, Turkish and Quranic roots, Islamic names for girls vary greatly from trendy to unique. But they are all meaningful as was recommended by Muhammad.
Name meanings related to generosity, faithfulness, strength, nature and truthfulness are popular name choices for Muslim baby girls and are highly regarded.
Other common picks for girl names are derivatives of popular Muslim boy names or unisex names.
As you celebrate the joy of Allah blessing you with a baby, we’ve rounded up a range of Islamic baby girl names to consider and their Urdu meanings to help you choose the perfect moniker for your little girl.
Popular Muslim Girl Names
There are thousands of Arabic and Islamic names to choose from, but these are some of the trending monikers. Give your daughter a name that shows the emotions you feel for her, a characteristic or a meaning of faith. Many of these popular Muslim names refer to blessings from Allah or reference portions of the Quran, as a core of Islamic naming traditions.
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- Aamira - A woman inhabiting a place
- Aaliyah - High exalted, to ascend
- Aisha - Life, alive, well-living, happily living
- Aleena - Fair, beautiful, good-looking
- Ayesha - Alive, well-living, happily living
- Faiza - Successful one or winner
- Fatima - Captivating, shining one
- Hannah - Affection
- Heba/Hiba - Gift, blessing from God
- Inaya - Concerned, or gift of Allah
- Iqra - First word of the Quran; to read, to recite
- Jenna - Paradise, heaven
- Khadija - The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- Mariam- Virgin, figurative, or pious
- Maryam - Lady of the sea, virginal or pious
- Masooma - Innocent
- Maya - Princess
- Meheroon - Charming, beautiful
- Muskaan - Smile
- Naa’irah - Bright, shining
- Nadia - Caller, announcer, to shout
- Nadira - Rare, unique
- Noora - Light or shine
- Sara - Pure, happy, noble lady
- Tanweer - Illumination
- Zainab/Zaynab - Generous, fragrant flower, beauty of the father. This name also belongs to the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- Wajiha - Beautiful woman, glorious
Beautiful Muslim Girl Names
These Muslim baby girl names have meanings rooted in physical or emotional beauty or simply sound beautiful to say. Many of these girl names end with an “ah” sound.
- A’dah - Hope, need
- Aabidah - Worshipper, a devotee
- Aafreen - Lovely
- Aa’eedah - Returning, reward
- Aafia - Healthy, beautiful, kind
- Aakifah - Devoted, dedicated
- Aamaal - Hopes, aspirations, wishes
- Aamina - Dependable
- Ablah - Perfectly formed
- Amal - Hopes, aspirations
- Afifa - Chaste, virtuous, modest
- Adara - Virgin
- Daania - One who is beautiful
- Eshal/Eshaal - Paradise flower, fragrant flower of Heaven
- Esita - Desired
- Fadilah - Virtuous, generous
- Fairoz - Turquoise
- Falak - Sky full of light
- Falisha - Happiness
- Fariah - Friend or companion
- Haseena - Beautiful, pretty
- Lutfiyah - Delicate, graceful
- Maheen - Delicate, slim
- Mahek - Sweet smell
- Nazuk - Delicate
- Nura - Full of light
- Nyasia - Most beautiful one
- Rimsha - Beautiful flower
- Rizwana - Beautiful, guardian of heaven
- Sana - Light, radiance, to glow, resplendence
- Shahida - Witness
- Shazana - Princess
- Shiza - A gift or present
- Yalina - Gentle
- Valiqa - Rare name meaning trustworthy
- Zeenat - Decoration, beauty
- Ziya - Source of light or radiance
- Zohra - Jewels in the sky
Powerful Muslim Girl Names
If you want to instill strength and success in your daughter, a powerful name may inspire her to thrive. These powerful Arabic female names focus on intellect, physical strength, and social standing.
- Aamira - Urdu, meaning prosperous
- Adeela/Adilah - One who executes equitable justice, noble
- Aeesha - Alive and well, living prosperously
- Ahlam - Witty
- Aiza - Noble, respectful
- Alima - Educated, intellectual
- Aliyah/Aliyyah - High exalted, to ascend; highest social standing
- Amber - Responsible
- Amira - Princess, wealthy, ruler
- Aminah - Trustworthy
- Aziza - Powerful or bold
- Benazir - Incomparable
- Bilquis - Queen of Sheba
- Daneen - Princess
- Ezza/Ezzah - Honor, respect
- Famya - Good fame
- Fida - Sacrifice
- Gazala - Intelligent and charming
- Iba - Pride, sense
- Ifra - Adept
- Ilham - Intuition, inspiration
- Intisar - Triumph
- Kyda - Strong
- Maysa - Walking with a proud gait
- Farzana - Wise, intelligent and knowledgeable
- Ghania - From the Quran, meaning rich, prosperous, or self-sufficient
- Hamra - Tolerant or enduring
- Maha - Rare jewel
- Mahala - Powerful
- Maleeka - Queen
- Nabila - Noble
- Nafisa - Princess
- Naila - Attainer
- Naima - Powerful
- Najida - Brave
- Natasha - Strong
- Nazia - To be proud, a proud woman
- Nisha - Whole world; also the Hindi word for night
- Nyla - Winner, champion
- Ojala - Light of the universe
- Omera - Great personality
- Parizia - Fairy
- Parveen - Noble
- Qadira - Powerful and capable
- Rania - Queen
- Rashida - Righteous one
- Sadia - Lucky, fortunate, cheerful, blessed, happy
- Sehrish - Glamorous personality, magical
- Shumaila - Meaning soorat in Urdu. Many people with this name have earned fame around the world
- Sobia - Well-dressed woman
- Sonia - Wise, sensible
- Tooba - Blessedness, goodness, bliss
- Uzma - Greatest
- Yumna - Good fortune
- Waseela - Female judge
- Zara/Zarah - High status, exalted, Eastern splendor, princess
Nature-inspired Muslim Girl Names
If you connect a lot with natural elements, consider giving your daughter a nature-inspired Islamic name. From water to sky, planets, plants and flowers, nature comes in many forms and brings an array of gorgeous nature names to choose from.
- Afra - Color of the Earth
- Anan - Cloud
- Badriya - Full moon
- Barika - Blossom, bloom
- Chandni - Moonlight
- Dariya - River
- Dimah - Carrying rainwater
- Elma - Apple
- Fazluna - Flower in the desert
- Ghusan - Branches of a tree
- Gulbano - Rose
- Hafsnah - Little lioness
- Hafsa - Cub or lioness, Hafsa was the wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
- Heena - Arabic for henna
- Irsa - Rainbow lily
- Jahari - Jewel
- Jannat - Paradise
- Jasmine/Jazmin - Persian flower name
- Jazeera - An island
- Jumana - Girl name of Arabic origins meaning silver pearl
- Junaina - Little garden or little paradise
- Khudrah - Of Urdu origin, meaning greenery
- Laila - From Arabic, meaning night
- Lana - Wool
- Lulu - Pearl
- Luna - Moon
- Mahnoor - Moonlight, moon, radiance
- Malala - Sad or grieved
- Mazneen - Shining gold
- Mehreen - Sun-like or loveable
- Misba - Light
- Najma - Star
- Neha - Loving, affectionate, rain
- Nelofur - Lotus flower
- Pegah - Dawn
- Qamara - The moon, moon-like
- Qindeel - Light
- Rahima - Compassionate
- Rameesha - Bouquet of roses
- Radwa - After the Al-Medina mountain
- Rabiah - Pale cloud
- Reeha - Air
- Ruhi - Cotton, soul
- Ruhoi - Cotton, soul
- Saba - Soft breeze, morning breeze, spring breeze, zephyr
- Shayla - Means little mountain
- Taia - Star
- Wardah - Rose
- Yara - Small butterfly
- Yasmin - Jasmine flower
Modern Muslim Girl Names
Many of these modern Muslim girl names have grown in popularity recently and are great trendy, modern girl name options.
- Adiva - Agreeable, gentle
- Anam - Mercy of Allah, blessed
- Anya - Gracious
- Badia - Unique
- Caria - Beloved
- Daima - Always
- Dalila - Delicate
- Eira - Snow
- Falak - Cosmos
- Farah - Happiness, lovely, pleasant, beautiful, or good looking
- Fatimah - One who abstains, chaste
- Huda - Guidance to the right path
- Huma - Mythical bird
- Jamila - Beautiful
- Laila - Night
- Mehar/Meher - Kindness, benevolent
- Omaira - Red
- Rabia - Breeze
- Rihana - Sweet basil
- Samaira/Samirah - Night companion in conversation
- Zoya - Alive, loving, caring girl
Muslim Girl Names Inspired By Faith and Friendship
Relationships, whether with Allah, spouses, family and friends, are very important in Muslim culture. Consider giving your daughter a name that means faith or is a virtue name inspired by the traits of a good companion.
- Basma - A smile
- Batool - Pious woman
- Bisma - Politely
- Bushra - Good news or omen
- Fareen - Blessed, fortunate
- Habiba - Beloved
- Hadiya - Gift
- Hafeezah - Keeper of the sacred book in Arabic
- Halima - Gentle, mild-mannered or generous
- Iman - Faith, belief
- Insha - Arabic, meaning to create or to express
- Isbah - Light
- Isra - Journey by night
- Jalilah - Illustrious
- Jaseena - Nice heart
- Kalila - Beloved, cherished
- Kainat - The universe, all being
- Laiba - Angel of heaven, gorgeous, pretty
- Latifa - Friendly, humorous
- Lina - Tender, delicate
- Liyana - Softness, tenderness
- Madiha - Praise or admiration (Arabic)
- Manar - Guiding light
- Marhaba - Greeting
- Naia - Comfort, peace
- Pakeezah - Virtuous
- Rafeeqah - Friend
- Rafia - Dignified
- Rahma - Compassion
- Rizwana - Pleasure
- Rayah - From Arabic, friend.
- Razia - Persian, meaning content
- Rida - Contentment and state of being obedient towards God
- Roshini - Light
- Safa - Clarity of mind
- Saira - Happy
- Salma - Peaceful
- Samreen - Fruitful, beneficial
- Summar - Gifts
- Tanisha - Happiness
- Thana - Happy occasion
- Urwa - Support, handhold
- Veeda - Evident
- Wahida - Unique
- Yusra - Ease, comfort, blessedness, prosperous
- Zubi - Understanding
Unique and Rare Muslim Girl Names
If you're looking for unique and rarely used names, here are some beautiful names to choose from that you likely won't hear being called on the playground.
239. Ahd - Pledge
240. Aida - Returning
241. Amtullah - Female servant of Allah
242. Anisah - Close, good friend
243. Bashirah - Bringer of good tidings, joy
244. Basimah/Baseemah - Smiling
245. Daisha - Alive
246. Dunya - Life, world
247. Eimaan - Faith
248. Elham - Inspiration
249. Erum - Heaven
250. Fareeha - Happy, joyful
251. Fasiha - Literary, eloquent
252. Ghazal - Love poem, melodious voice
253. Hadith - Speech, dialog, new
254. Hanan - Mercy, compassion
255. Hanifah - Arabic meaning true believer
256. Haniya - Joy, pleasant, to be happy
257. Inbiha - Happiness and cheerfulness
258. Jadwa - Gift
Muslim Girl Names from Quran
Finally, let's explore a collection of elegant Muslim names for girls that exude beauty and spirituality, coming straight from the Quran.
- Afnan - Blossoms, branches of trees in paradise
- Amana - Trust, honesty
- Areebah - Smart, wise
- Dana - A valuable and beautiful pearl
- Duaa - Prayer, supplication
- Hanaa - Happiness, bliss
- Ibtisam - Smile, cheerfulness
- Jannah - Paradise or garden
- Layla - Night, dark beauty
- Lina - Tender, delicate
- Maryam - Mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus); purity and virtue
- Naima - Comfort, blessing
- Nashita - Energetic, lively
- Noor - Light, brilliance
- Rahma - Compassion, mercy; derived from Rahman (The Most Merciful)
- Ruwayda - Gentle, delicate
- Safiya - Pure, chosen, or best friend
- Sakeena - Peace, tranquility
- Tahira - Pure or virtuous
- Thuraya - Star or the Pleiades constellation
Muslim Naming Traditions
Choosing a meaningful Muslim name for your baby is considered to be one of the first major duties of parenthood. Traditionally, Muslim parents officially name their baby on the seventh day after the child is born.
It is the right of the father to decide on a name, but he should also consult with the mother in the process. They make the final decision, but often also consult grandparents, the Imam and other family members.
Although most Muslims are not Arabic by ethnicity, the Arab and Persian language is still very important to Muslims and often provides inspiration for an Arabic name.
Meaning and connotation is very important to Muslim parents when choosing a name. Another source of inspiration for naming Muslim girls is the women who appear in the Quran and Islamic figures.
Names to avoid include any name associated with a person of immoral character, names of disbelievers, idols, provocative meanings or false gods.
For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:
