Girls Names – Meanings & Origins

حَمْيَاء

the protective and dignified one; proud and noble; one who shields what is dear

هميدي

Swahili name from Arabic Hamid meaning "praiseworthy, commendable". Common in East Africa, honoring worthy character.

هِنَّامَة

the devotional whisperer; she who communes privately and intimately with God, her heart always in quiet prayer

هنْرِي

French-German form of Henry from Germanic meaning "home ruler, lord of the estate". A refined name of noble leadership beloved across European royal houses.

حَنْسَاء

the courageous one who stands firm in the heart of battle; bold and fearless in the face of hardship

حُرَيْزَة

the one too precious to part with; she who is fortified and safeguarded beyond all measure

هَشَّة

the joyfully cheerful one; she whose face shines with delight and whose spirit uplifts all around her

حَسُوبَة

endearment of noble lineage; she who is cherished for her excellent character and high regard

حُصَيْلة

the fruits of effort; she who gathers with patience the finest of what life and devotion can yield

حَثِيثَة

the earnest and swift one; she who approaches every matter with eagerness, diligence, and firm unwavering purpose

حُوَيْطَة

the little guardian and protector; she who encircles those she loves with a gentle ring of care, her presence a powerful shelter that nothing harmful can penetrate

هَيْفَاء

slender; graceful; one of beautiful slim figure and elegant posture; a woman of natural grace and refined beauty

حَيْلَا

Aramaic name meaning "power; might; strength." From the Aramaic root ḥayl (force, might); a name expressing vitality, divine strength, and the fortitude to face life with courage — a name of enduring spiritual and physical power.

هيلدة

Ancient Germanic name meaning "battle, warrior woman". Short form of Hildegard; a name of fierce beauty and noble strength from the age of Germanic tribes.

هيرمان

Germanic name meaning "army man; warrior." The classic German form of Herman; Hermann was the name of Arminius — the legendary Germanic chieftain who defeated three Roman legions at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD.

حَيِيَّة

the deeply modest and bashful one; she whose refined sense of honor and graceful shyness are a mark of her pure character and noble spirit

هَزْمة

the tranquil and serene one; she who embodies the peaceful stillness of the gentle lowland, calm and steady in every circumstance

إباء

Ibāʾ is a name that symbolizes triumph and success in honor

جَاكْلِين

French feminine name meaning "supplanter; one who follows after." The beloved French feminine form of Jacques; Jacqueline was forever associated with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady of the United States — a name of sophisticated elegance and iconic grace.

جاكولين

French feminine name meaning "supplanter; one who follows after." The beloved French feminine form of Jacques; Jacqueline was forever associated with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady of the United States — a name of sophisticated elegance and iconic grace.

جَاوِيد الحَقّ

eternal of truth; everlasting truth; one whose life is devoted to what is right and true; a person of enduring integrity and unwavering devotion to the divine

جَبْراء

the healer; the mender of what is broken; one who gives freely to the poor and the orphan; a woman of healing power and open hand whose compassion restores all who come to her

جلاديس

princess; Welsh form of Claudia

جوفانا

Italian feminine form of Giovanni meaning "God is gracious". A beloved classic Italian name shared by Renaissance masterpieces and the women who shaped Italian civilization.

جوفاني

Italian form of John meaning "God is gracious". One of Italy most beloved male names, with deep religious and cultural roots.

جَوْلَة

the elevated and lofty one; she who rises above and surpasses all others

جورجيوس

Ancient Greek form of George meaning "farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil." From georgos; the classical Greek spelling of this beloved name — Saint George the martyr is the patron saint of England, Georgia, and many nations across the world.

جينيفياف

Celtic name meaning "tribe woman, white wave". Saint Genevieve is the patron of Paris; symbolizes courage and faith.

جيرده

Germanic and Old Norse name meaning "enclosure; protected; guarded." From garðr (enclosure); in Norse mythology Gerda was a radiant frost giantess of breathtaking beauty; a name of quiet inner strength, natural grace, and serene feminine power.

جيرجيس

Coptic and Arabic form of George meaning "earth worker; farmer." The Eastern Christian form of George widely used in Coptic and Arab Christian communities; Girgis carries the rich heritage of Coptic Christianity and Eastern Mediterranean devotion.

جيزيل

Germanic name meaning "pledge, hostage". Made famous by the Romantic ballet; symbolizes graceful beauty and devotion.

خَاتِمة

the final; the seal; the beautiful conclusion; one who brings all things to a perfect and graceful end

خَبْراء

one of great knowledge and wisdom; deeply learned; a woman whose insight and experience make her a guide to others

خَفِرة

deeply modest; of intense chastity and gentle reticence; a woman whose profound sense of honour and pure restraint are the very crown of her noble character

خَصَّابة

very fertile and abundantly productive; bringer of great abundance

كليفورد

ford by a cliff; English name from a place near a cliff

كليمانس

merciful and gentle; kind-hearted

كليمن

French masculine name meaning "mild; gentle; merciful." From the Latin clemens; Saint Clement I was the fourth pope of Rome; a name of gracious temperament, gentle authority, and the enduring virtue of spiritual clemency across all Christian traditions.

كليوباترا

glory of the father; renowned Egyptian queen

كريسوفر

bearer of Christ; one who carries Christ

كَوْرَان

Irish name from O Corrain meaning "little spear, hero". A proud Gaelic surname turned given name of ancient lineage.

كورنا

maiden; ancient Greek name borne by the lyric poet Corinna

كُوَرت

German form of Conrad meaning "bold counselor; brave adviser." From the Germanic kühn (bold) + rad (counsel); Kurt is a classic direct German name of purposeful strength, carried by poets, athletes, and leaders across Germanic culture.

كيروز

sun; Greek form of Cyrus meaning throne or lord

لُمَيْعَة

sparkling; the shining one; a woman of brilliant and lustrous beauty who catches every eye as a jewel catches the light and whose radiance is impossible to overlook

لَوْمَان

Irish name meaning "little bare one". Saint Loman was a 5th-century Irish bishop, nephew of Saint Patrick.

لُونَا

moon; goddess of the moon in Roman mythology

ليليان

lily; English flower name symbolising purity and beauty