Girls Names – Meanings & Origins

الاية

It' s an indirect Quranic name for girls meaning belonging to those who are noble, belonging to the high class, a person who comes from a respected class of society. It also means those who belong to Illiyyeen, which is the highest place in Paradise. It's derived from the AIN-L-A root, used in many...

عليين

High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb

عمادة

Support, pillar, confidence

إيمانه

Imaneh is a Persian name for girls that means pious, faithful, one who has faith in God. It is formed from the Arabic word Iman (faith) and the Persian. attribution suffix eh.

إيماني

Very faithful, one who has a strong faith/Belief in Allah

إمتنان

Gratitude, gratefulness, thankfulness.

امتِثَال

To Follow and Idolize

عِنَاية

Inaaya embodies the gentle grace of divine protection and tender concern, reflecting a soul that nurtures others with profound care, unwavering devotion, and a quiet, radiant strength.

عَنَّان

A slave girl belonging to Haroon al-Rashid (Fih).

إنارة

Ray of light - heaven sent

عِنَايات

Inayaat is an Arabic name for girls that means care, consideration, protection. It is the plural of Inayah.

انْبسَاط

Happiness, Laughter, Joy and Delight

إنْجي

A name of luminous grace, Ingi shines with the brilliance of a pearl, embodying a spirit that is both delicate and enduring, radiating light to all it touches.

إنجيلا

Injeela is an Arabic name for girls that is the feminine form of the word Injeel, which is the name of the book that was sent by God to Prophet Jesus, known as the Gospels in English. The word itself is from Greek and means messenger, therefore Injeela means female messenger, female message-bearer.

انشِرَاح

Delight, happiness, cheerfulness.

أَنَسِيَّة

Someone who remembers

انْتِصار

Intessar embodies the radiant spirit of triumph, weaving resilience and grace into a soul destined to overcome every challenge with quiet strength and an unconquerable, enduring heart.

انْتِشَال

Intishal is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means recovery, when an illness becomes weaker and the symptoms fade away.

انْتِظَار

A name echoing the quiet grace of patience; it captures the soulful tension of holding space for hope, lingering beautifully between the fading past and a promise unfolding.

إرادة

Wish, desire, intention.

إيراج

Iraj is a Persian name for boys that means helper of the Ari people (the people of Iran, also called Aryans).

ارتقى

High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb. BLANKENTER Irtiqa is an indirect Quranic name thats used mostly for both girls and boys, more common for girls. It means going higher, ascension , to become better, to evolve, to mature. It is derived from the R-Q-A root which is used in a number of places i...

إرتيزا

Contentment, approval.

إيزابيل

Isabel is a variant of Elizabeth and in it was used interchangeably with it in England in 16th century.

إيزابيلا

Isabella is the Italian form if sabel , which is comes from the name Elizabeth.

إشراق

Brilliance, radiance, shining, The coming up of the sun(sunrise).

عُسَيْر

Inspiritional, strong

إصلاح

Reform, improvement, betterm

إسلام

To bow ones head in submission, surrender (to the will of Allah) name of the religion of the Muslims.

إسراء

Variant transcription of ISRA ,Waiking at night

إصرار

Obduracy, persistence, obstinacy, Secret, mystery.

إستقلال

Istiqlal is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls that means independence, sovereignty. It is used when speaking of countries.

عَتَّاب

Atthab embodies the delicate art of soulful reproach, a name woven with deep emotional resonance, gentle sincerity, and the enduring courage to hold those we love truly accountable.

عَطْف

Itaf, a gentle name that embodies quiet devotion, signifying the quiet surrender of one's will to a higher purpose, a soft whisper of humility and devotion.

عَطِرة

Lineage, descendants of Holy Prophet (PBUH).

عَزَّان

A name of noble strength and rising glory, Azzan embodies a resilient spirit, reflecting one who walks with steadfast purpose, commanding deep respect and enduring honor in life.

إزدهار

Flourishing, Blossoming

عُزْمَت

Izmat is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means greatness, might, importance. It is a non-standard derivation from the boy name Azmat. It is derived from the AIN-DHA-M root which is used in many places in the Quran.

اذاننصا

She was a narrator of Hadith

جِبِلَّة

Jabala, a name born of wild majesty, evoking strength and untamed freedom, its essence echoing the unbridled power of the desert's vast and unforgiving beauty.

جَبَّارة

A name of profound strength and resilience, Jabarah embodies an unshakable spirit, reflecting the courage of one who restores, heals, and stands firm against life’s greatest storms.

جُبَيْن

Jabeen, a gentle name born of Arabic elegance, signifying the forehead, the seat of insight, a symbol of wisdom, and a reminder to ponder life's mysteries with a quiet, contemplative heart.

جابرة

Consoler, comforter, a woman who prevents people from becoming poor, or a woman who fixes and improves the world and prevents trouble.

جَبْرَا

Jabraa is an Arabic name for girls that means mender, especially one who mends broken bones. It also means one who is generous toward the poor and toward orphans.

جَبْرَة

Jabrah is an Arabic name for girls that means brave, courageous. It also means to fix, to mend.

جَدِيْرَة

Jadirah is an Arabic name for girls that means nature, essence. It also means deserving.

جعفريه

Jafeerah is an Arabic name for girls that means river, stream.

جَهْدَاء

one who strives, one who struggles. (on the path of Allah)