50 Beautiful Muslim Girl Names with Meanings
Choosing a name for your daughter is one of the most meaningful decisions you'll make. Here are 50 beautiful Muslim girl names — from timeless classics to modern favourites — each with its origin and meaning.
Classic Names from Islamic History
| Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|
| Fatimah | فاطمة | One who weans / Daughter of the Prophet |
| Khadijah | خديجة | Premature child / First wife of the Prophet |
| Aisha | عائشة | Living / Prosperous |
| Maryam | مريم | Beloved / Sea of bitterness |
| Asma | أسماء | Names / High status |
| Hafsa | حفصة | Young lioness |
| Zaynab | زينب | Fragrant flower |
| Umm Kulthum | أم كلثوم | Mother of Kulthum |
| Ruqayyah | رقية | Gentle / Rising |
| Safiyyah | صفية | Pure / Chosen |
Quranic Names
| Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|
| Maryam | مريم | The only woman named in the Quran by name |
| Hawwa | حواء | Life / Mother of humanity |
| Bilqis | بلقيس | Queen of Sheba |
| Asiyah | آسية | She who tends to the weak / Wife of Pharaoh |
Arabic Names with Beautiful Meanings
| Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|
| Noor | نور | Light |
| Sara | سارة | Pure / Happy |
| Layla | ليلى | Night beauty |
| Hana | هناء | Happiness |
| Rania | رانية | Gazing / Queen |
| Dina | دينا | Religious / Judged |
| Lina | لينا | Tender / Palm tree |
| Reem | ريم | White gazelle |
| Sana | سناء | Brilliance / Radiance |
| Huda | هدى | Right guidance |
| Iman | إيمان | Faith |
| Amina | أمينة | Trustworthy / Faithful |
| Samira | سميرة | Entertaining companion |
| Malak | ملاك | Angel |
| Basma | بسمة | Smile |
| Ghazal | غزال | Gazelle / Love poem |
| Lara | لارا | Cheerful |
| Yasmin | ياسمين | Jasmine flower |
| Dalia | داليا | Gentle / Slender branch |
| Zara | زارة | Flower / Radiance |
Persian-Origin Names
| Name | Arabic/Persian | Meaning |
|---|
| Parisa | پریسا | Like a fairy |
| Shireen | شیرین | Sweet |
| Nasreen | نسرین | Wild rose |
| Farida | فریده | Unique / Precious |
| Soraya | ثریا | Pleiades / Princess |
Modern Muslim Names
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|
| Ayla | Turkish/Arabic | Moonlight / Halo |
| Leila | Arabic | Night |
| Nadia | Arabic/Slavic | Hope / Caller |
| Sofia | Greek/Arabic | Wisdom |
| Aliya | Arabic | Exalted / Noble |
| Safa | Arabic | Pure / Clarity |
| Aya | Arabic | Sign / Verse of Quran |
| Ruba | Arabic | Hills |
| Nadia | Arabic | Announcer of good news |
| Lamya | Arabic | Dark-lipped |
| Wafa | Arabic | Faithfulness |
| Hira | Arabic | Cave of revelation |
| Anaya | Arabic | Care / Protection |
| Manar | Arabic | Lighthouse |
| Zuhra | Arabic | Venus / Brilliant |
Tip: When choosing a name, look beyond the sound — research the full meaning, consider how it combines with the family name, and make du'a for guidance.
