Beautiful Meanings
Names with the most beautiful and uplifting meanings
777 names in this collection
Adam
Name of the first man and Prophet of Allah; father of mankind.
Nur-ul-Absar
light of vision
Abu Ayyub
A well-known Sahaabi who had received the honour of offering hospitality to the Prophet Muhammad(SAW) when he migrated to Madinah
Abyaz
white, bright, brilliant
Abul Bashar
father of mankind. An epithet of Adam who was also the first Prophet
Afzaal
kindness, grace, favours, virtues
Ahmad
the most praised; one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; I praise (First person present imperfect verb)
Ahsab
nobler, more respected, of higher nobility
Ajawid
pl. of Jawwad جواد, open-handed, generous, noble
Ajmal
more beautiful, extremely beautiful, handsome
Akbar
greater, bigger, greatest, most pious, honourable
Akmal
more complete, more perfect
Akram
more generous, nobler, bountiful
Ali
high, lofty, sublime, eminent, excellence, noble, honourable; one of the names of Allah; fourth Caliph of Islam; name of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin & son-in-law
Altaf
pl. of Lutf لطف, Kindness, grace, favour
Altaf Husain
kindness of Husain
Aman
trust, safety, security, protection, tranquillity, peace of mind, calmness
Amjad
most glorious, most distinguished, more illustrious, most venerable, most noble
Amjaad
pl. of majd مجد, glory, honour
Aniq
neat, elegant, smart
Anwar
rays of light, lustre; pl. of Nur نور, light
Anwarulkarim
lights of the Beneficent (Allah)
Aqmar
bright, brilliant, luminous, moonlit
Arib
wise, intelligent, bright, brilliant, clever
Arij
fragrant, sweet-smelling
Arshaq
handsome, more elegant, more graceful
Arwah
more delicate, more gracious
Arzu (Per.)
wish, hope, love
Ashfaq
pl. of Shafaqa شفقة, kindness, compassion, sympathy, pity, mercy, favours
Ashiq
adorer, lover, suitor
Ashraf
more honourable, most distinguished, eminent, more nobler
Asil
of noble origin, highborn, pure, pristine
Aslam
very safe, safeguarded, better, more perfect, more complete
Athar
purer, more virtuous, most pious, meticulously neat and clean
Atif
compassionate, affectionate, sympathetic, kind-hearted, loving
Atiq
ancient, noble, antiquated
Atir
fragrant, aromatic
Atuf
affectionate, kind hearted, compassionate, loving
Atyab
scrupulously clean, refined, most noble, excellent
Ayman
lucky, blessed, right-hand, right, on the right, fortunate
Azhar
more glittering, blooming, shining, bright, brilliant, luminous, radiant
Azim
mighty, magnificent, glorious, great, dignified, exalted, determined; one of the names of Allah
Aziz
mighty, strong, illustrious, highly esteemed, dearly loved, one of the names of Allah
Azraf
more elegant, more graceful; more humorous
Baahi
glorious, magnificent
Lutf-ul-Baari
kindness of the Creator
Baariq
shining, lightning, bright, illuminating
Badi‘
wonderful, marvellous, unique, amazing
Bahi
splendid, brilliant, shining.
Bahiyud Din
radiant, brilliant of the religion (Islam)
Bahjat
splendours, pl. of Bahjah بهجة, delight, joy
Abul Barakat
father of blessings, blissful.
Bareeq
glitter, flash, lustre, brightness, brilliance, radiance
Barraq
flashing, bright, brilliant, glittering
Bashar
man, mankind
Bedar (Per)
wakeful, attentive, enlightened
Bishr
joy, happiness, cheerfulness
Farih
happy
Fikhar
honour, pride, glory
Fakhir
excellent, superior, magnificent, honourable, precious, proud
Fakhr
glory, pride, honour
Fakhri
proud (for noble cause), honorary
Farah
happiness, delight
Abul Farah
father of joy i.e. happy, glad
Farhan
glad, happy, joyful, cheerful, delighted
Farahat
joys, delights
Farid
unique, matchless, precious
Furoogh (Per)
splendour, light, brightness
Gauhar (Per)
gem, jewel, noble
Habib
beloved, dear, friend
Hanan
affection, love, sympathy, mercy
Hannan
most merciful, most kind, all-compassionate; one of the names of Allah
Hasan
beautiful, good, handsome, wonderful; name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson
Haseeb
noble, respected, of high ancestry, estimator; one of the names of Allah
Haseen
beautiful, smart, elegant
Hassan
very beautiful, handsome, good
Hatif
voice from heaven
Nurul Huda
light of the right guidance (of Allah)
Humam
brave and noble, magnanimous, courageous, generous
Husayn
diminutive of Hasan حسن, beautiful. Imam Husayn: second son of Caliph Ali
Iftikhar
honour, grace, glory, pride, distinction
Ihsan
favour, good, kindness, charity, excellence, mercy
Ihsan-ul-Haq
(ihsaan al-haqq) kindness of the Truth i.e. Allah
Ikram
honouring, glory, esteem, respect, veneration
Imtiaz
distinction, privilege, mark of honour
Inayat
care, concern, favour, bounty, kindness
Inshirah
delight, happiness, cheerfulness
Isad
making happy or prosperous, blessing, favoring
Izaz
honour, esteem, regard, affection, to respect an honour, or raise to an exalted position
Izazuddawlah
honour of the state
Izz
power, might, honour
Izzuddin
honour of the religion (Islam)
Izzat
honour, fame, power
Jalil
great, exalted, magnificent
Abdul Jamil
servant of the Beautiful (attributed to Allah)
Jazib
attractive, charming, alluring
Jila (Per)
lustre, brightness, splendor
Kabir
great, grand, magnificent, senior; one of the names of Allah
Kaif
state, condition, mood, joy, pleasure
Kab
fame, honour, high rank
Kbir
great, grand, magnificent, senior, Allah’s epithet
Kausar
abundance, name of a river in Paradise.
Kaykaus (Per)
just, noble. King of Iran (d. 1058)
Khalid ibn al-Walid
general to whom the Prophet Muhammad awarded the title of honour, Sword of Allah (d. 642)
Khalis
pure, true, clear, real
Kohinoor (Per)
the mountain of light, name of a precious stone
Latif
kind, gracious, courteous, gentle, friendly
Abdul Latif
servant of the All-gentle i.e. Allah
Luqman
the sage Luqman...is the type of perfect wisdom, Lokman
Mabruk
blessed, prosperous
Mahbub
beloved, dear
Mahtab (Per)
moonlight
Maimun
fortunate, blessed
Majd
glory, nobility, honour
Majdi
glorious, praiseworthy
Lutf
kindness, friendliness, gentleness, grace, courtesy, favour (from Allah)
Lutfullah
kindness of Allah, favour of Allah
Lutfi
kind, friendly, courteous
Majid
glorious, noble, honourable, generous, Allah’s attribute
Abdul Maajid
servant of the All-glorious i.e. Allah
Maali
noble, sublime, excellency
Mahbubullah
beloved of Allah
Mahib
majestic, dignified, magnificent
Majeed
glorious, noble, exalted, an epithet of Allah
Abdul Majeed
servant of the All-glorious i.e. Allah
Makram
noble trait, excellent quality
Maroof
favour, kindness, kind act, famous, noted
Marghoob
desired, desirable, pleasant
Marzooq
blessed (by God), fortunate, prosperous, successful
Maseeh
one who is blessed with piety from the cradle to the grave. The Messiah (Jesus), a Prophet.
Masood
prosperous, happy, dutiful, fortunate, lucky
Mawdood
beloved, attached
Minnat
grace, kindness, favour, gift
Muazzam
exalted, glorified, honoured, revered
Mubajjal
glorified, exalted, honourable, greatly respected
Mubarak
blessed, fortunate, lucky, auspicious, august
Mufakhkhar
glorious, exalted
Muizz
one who honours, strengthens
Mukammil
perfecting, completing
Mukarram
honoured, revered, honourable, noble
Mukrram
one who is honoured
Mumin
believer (in Islam), pious, one who advocates peace and harmony. Allah's attribute
Munaim
"benevolent kind" Al-Muna'im المناعم the Benevolent: one of the names of the Allah
Munir
splendid, shining, something that reflects light, bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous
Munis
sociable, friendly, kind, gentle
Munzir
warner, cautioner, forerunner. Messenger sent by Allah to warn mankind
Musharraf
honoured, exalted
Mushfiq
kind, tender, fearful
Muslih
peacemaker, conciliator, reformer, one who sets things right
Mustazi
one who seeks light or advice or guidance
Mutahhar
pure, clean, purified, very beautiful
Mutammim
perfecting, completing
Nabih
noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant
Nassi
clear, pure, white
Nazir
bright, radiant, blooming
Nabi
Prophet sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind
Nabil
noble, highborn, honourable, intelligent, dexterous, one skilled in archery
Nafis
refined, pure, choice, exquisite, precious, invaluable, costly
Naim
happiness, comfort, ease, tranquil, felicity, peaceful, bliss, pleasure, bounty, anything given as gift
Naimullah
grace of Allah, bliss of Allah
Najib
excellent, noble, distinguished, praiseworthy, generous, aristocratic
Nameer
pure, clear, healthy, good
Naqi
pure, clean
Nasib
noble, highborn
Nasim
gentle wind, fresh air, fragrant air, zephyr, a cool breeze
Nawed (Per)
happy tidings, good news
Nazif
pure, clean, innocent, neat and clean, chaste
Nazih
pure, virtuous, just, honest
Nuaym
diminutive of Naaim (ناعِم), gentle, delicate
Noor
light, illumination. Allah's epithet
Abdun Noor
servant of the Light
Noorullah
light of Allah
Noor Muhammad
light of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Nooruddin
light of the religion (Islam)
Noorul Haq
light of the Truth i.e. Allah
Nooruzzaman
light of the era
Noori
light, luminous
Nuzayh
pure, chaste
Parvez (Per)
victorious, fortunate, happy
Quddoos
holy, most, pure, free from any defects. Al-Quddus القدوس, the All-holy: one of the names of Allah
Raiq
pure, clear, tranquil, serene
Rafat
compassion, mercy, pity, kindness, affection
Rafi
exalted, sublime, high, noble, eminent. Al-Rafi الرافع, the Exalter: one of the names of Allah
Rafiuddin
noble (person) of the religion (Islam)
Rafiq
friend, companion, associate, kind, gentle
Rahat
rest, repose, ease, comfort, tranquility, pleasure
Rahid
soft, delicate, fine
Rahmat
sympathy, mercy, compassion, kindness
Rahmatullah
mercy of Allah
Rais
leader, chief, president, superior, nobleman
Raja al-Karim
hope of the Kind
Rashiq
graceful, elegant
Rauf
merciful, kind, compassionate. الرؤوف, the most Kind: one of the names of Allah
Abdur Rauf
servant of the most Kind i.e. Allah
Rayhan
ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort
Rizwaan
satisfaction contentment, happiness, pleasure, name of the Keeper of the gates of Jannah (Paradise)
Ashrafus Sadat
most noble of the Sayyids
Safi
pure, clear, crystal
Salim
safe, secure, perfect, complete
Sa'd
good fortune, happiness, prosperity, bliss
Sa'eed
fortunate, happy, lucky, blissful, auspicious
Safiullah
the pure (servant) of Allah. An epithet of Prophet Adam
Safiyuddin
pure (person) of the religion (Islam)
Safiuddin
the pure (one) of the faith (Islam)
Safwan
pure, clear, smooth stone, cloudless day
Salah
piety, righteousness, honesty, goodness, peace, concord, treaty, rectitude
Salam
peace, safety, security. Al-Salam السلام, the All-peaceable: one of the names of Allah
Abdussalam
servant of the All-peaceable
Salama
peace; fem. of Salam سلم
Salman
safe, mild, affable, perfect, name of a sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Samim
sincere, genuine, pure, true, essence, heart
Samin
valuable, precious, priceless
Sanie
brilliant, majestic, exalted, eminent, splendid
Sardar (Per)
chief, noble man, officer of rank
Saifullah
sword of Allah. Title of honour awarded to Khalid ibn Walid by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Shad
happy, cheerful, joyful
Shadan
happy, cheerful, joyful
Shadman
happy, cheerful, joyful
Shafiq
affectionate, compassionate, tender, kind-hearted friend
Shamim
fragrant, scent, a sweet-smelling breeze
Sharaf
nobility, high rank, eminence, honour distinction, honour, glory, dignity
Sharafuddin
honour of the religion (Islam)
Sharafat
honour, nobleness
Sharif
noble, honourable, highborn, eminent
Sharifuddin
noble (person) of the religion (Islam)
Shua
ray of the sun, sunshine, light, lustre, splendour
Silm
peace
Siraj
lamp, light, the sun, candle
Subah
beautiful, graceful
Subbooh
extremely pure, Allah's attribute
Subahuddin
beautiful (person) of the religion (Islam)
Suhail
Canopus, The second brightest star in the sky
Tafazzul
courteousness, favour kindness, beneficence
Tahir
virtuous, pure, pious, modest, clean, chest.
Talal
nice, admirable, agreeable, joy, happiness
Talha
a kind of tree; name of a sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Tamim
perfect, complete, name of a sahabi (RA)
Tarfa
kind of tree
Tawqir
honour, great respect, high regard
Tayyib
good, good-natured, generous, sweet, pure, chaste, good-tempered
Tazim
glorification, exaltation, honour
Uthman
the young of a lark, a beautiful pen, name of the third Caliph of Islam.
Wadi‘
calm, peaceful
Wadood
lover, warm-hearted, affectionate, friend, beloved. Al-Wadood الودود, the All-loving: one of the names of Allah
Wafi
true, trustworthy, reliable, perfect, complete
Wajid
finder, lover
Wajih
noble, honoured, well-esteemed, illustrious
Waseem
graceful, handsome, good-looking
Abul Yumn
father of happiness, happy
Zahi
beautiful, brilliant, glowing
Zaki
pure, sinless, chaste
Zakiuddin
pure (person) of the religion (Islam)
Nuruzzaman
light of the age
Zarif
elegant, witty, graceful
Zayn
beautiful, pretty, beauty, grace, ornament, honour
Zhobin (Per)
kind of spear
Zia
light, glow, illumination, splendour
Ziauddin
light of the religion i.e. Islam
Ziaul Haq
light of the Truth i.e. Allah
Ziaur Rahman
light of the most Gracious i.e. Allah
Aabla
perfectly formed
Aasia
physician, name of the pious wife of Pharaoh who believed in Prophet Musa (peace be upon him)
Afifa
pure, chaste, modest, virtuous, honest, righteous, upright, decent; fem. of Afif
Afrah
pl. of Farah, joy, happiness
Altaf
pl. of Lutf لطف, kindness
Alya
heaven(s), sky, sublimity, lofty
Aman
trust, safety, protection, tranquillity, peace of mind, calmness
Amina
safe, secure, protected, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Amjad
pl. of Majd مجد, glory, honour
Aniqa
neat, elegant, smart
Anwar
rays of light; pl. of Noor نور
Areej/Arij
fragrance, aroma, sweet smell, scent, perfume
Arjumand (Per)
excellent, beloved, noble
Arjumand Bano
excellent woman, noble woman
Arzu (Per)
wish, hope, love
Ashraf
nobler, more honourable; comp. adj. of Sharif شريف
Asila
highborn, of noble origin
Asiya
pious, name of the pious wife of Pharaoh who believed in Prophet Musa (peace be upon him)
Ateeqa
ancient, noble; fem. of Ateeq عتيق
Athar
purer, more chaste, more virtuous; comp. adj. of Tahir طاهر
Atiqa
emancipated, noble, name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ grandfather
Ayman
lucky, blessed, right hand; fem. of Ayman
Azbah
fresh, sweet; fem. of Azb عذب
Azima
great, powerful, dignified, magnificent, glorious; fem. of Azim
Aziza
noble, precious, cherished, honourable, illustrious, highly esteemed, dearly loved, beloved; fem. of Aziz
Azwa
pl. of Zau ضوء, light, splendour, limelight
Bahija
glad, happy, joyful, delighted, delightful, cheerful; fem. of Bahij
Bahira
brilliant, superb, magnificent, gorgeous, spectacular
Bahiya
beautiful, brilliant, elegant, radiant, pretty, charming; fem. of Bahi
Bahjat
splendour, magnificence, pomp, joy, happiness
Baiza
white, bright, brilliant, innocent, pure; fem. of Abyad
Bajila
honoured, dignified, highly regarded
Barraqa
bright, brilliant, shining, sparkling, glittering; fem. of Barraq
Batul
virgin, pure and chaste, maiden. A lady who is purely devoted to Allah, an epithet of Maryam, mother of Prophet 'Isa (Jesus), and of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Busaina
diminutive of Basna بثنة, beautiful woman
Dilara (Per)
beloved, one who decorates heart
Dilruba (Per)
heart-ravishing, a beloved object
Dilshad (Per)
happy, glad, cheerful
Dima
An incessant gentle rain unaccompanied by wind, thunder, or lightning
Fakhira
excellent, glorious, magnificent, precious, honourable
Fariha
happy, glad, delighted, cheerful, joyful; fem. of Farih
Farkhanda (Per)
blessed, fortunate, happy, lucky
Farhana
glad, happy, cheerful, joyful; fem. of Farhan
Farhat
cheerfulness, delight, pleasure, joy, happiness
Farid
unique, matchless, precious; fem. of Farida
Farida
unique, matchless, singular, precious pearl or gem; fem. of Farid
Fatin
charming, enchanting, fascinating, captivating, alluring
Ghada
delicate young girl, beautiful young lady
Farhi
glad, happy
Fatinah
charming, fascinating, alluring, captivating
Fattanan
extremely beautiful, charming, captivating
Fazila
virtuous, honest, excellent, superior, kind, outstanding, eminent, learned; fem. of Fazil (fadil)
Firdaus
paradise, heaven, garden
Firdausi
heavenly
Fairuza
turquoise, a bright greenish-blue coloured precious stone
Furoozan
luminous, radiant
Ghania
beauty, beautiful girl, pretty girl, danseuse
Ghaida
young and delicate, soft
Ghalia
precious, priceless, valuable, dear, beloved
Gul Badan (Per)
beautiful body resembling rose
Gul Rana (Per)
beautiful delicate scented rose
Habiba
beloved, darling, sweetheart; fem. of Habib
Haffafa
glittering, shining, thin, peaceful, gentle wind
Hana
happiness, bliss, felicity, prosperity
Hanan
affection, love, compassion, mercy, pity
Hania
happy, delighted, pleasant
Haniqa
graceful, elegant, neat
Haniya
pleasant, happy, blissful
Hanna
affection, compassion, mercy
Hasana
good deed, kind act, favor; sing. of Hasanat حسنات
Hasiba
highborn, of noble lineage, esteemed, respected; fem. of Hasib
Hasna
beautiful woman, pretty lady
Hassana
most beautiful woman, most sweetheart
Hawwa
a beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, Eve; wife of Adam, mother of mankind
Hayfa
slender, slim, of beautiful body
Hazar
kind of nightingale
Hiyam
passionate love
Hoyam
passionate love
Hooriya
Virgin of Paradise, houri, nymph
Husn
beauty, gracefulness, prettiness
Ibriz
pure gold
Ibtihaj
joy, delight
Ijlal
glorification, exaltation, honour, distinction, respect
Ikram
honour, glory, respect, generosity, hospitality
Imtiyaz
distinction, mark of honour, intelligent
Inam
gift, present, act of kindness, benefaction, bestowal
Inshirah
joy, delight, happiness, cheerfulness
Isad
making happy or prosperous, blessing
Ishrat
pleasure, enjoyment, delight
Ismat
purity, honour, protection, chastity, modesty
Izaz
honour, esteem, regard, affection
Izza
honour, fame, power
Jaanaan (Per)
pretty, sweet-heart; pl. of Jan جان, life
Ashraf Jahan (Ar.Per)
noblest of the world
Noor Jahan (Ar. Per.)
light of the world
Jaleela
great, exalted, magnificent, noble, dignified, venerable; fem. of Jaleel
Jameela
beautiful, elegant, pretty, graceful; fem. of Jameel
Jamilatun Nisa
the most beautiful of women
Jannat
garden, paradise, heaven; sing. of Jannaat جنات
Jannaat
pl. of Jannat جنت, garden, paradise
Jinan
pl. of Jannat جنت, garden, paradise
Jishi
joy, happiness
Kamila
perfect, complete, genuine; fem. of kamil
Karam
generosity, bounty, noble nature
Karima
kind, generous, benevolent, open-handed, bountiful, noble; fem. of Karim
Karma
vine, grapevine, kind, generous
Kausar
abundance, name of a fountain in the paradise
Khalisa
pure, true, clear, real; fem. of Khalis
Khanum/Khanam
princess, noble woman
Khatoon (Per)
noblewoman, lady
Kohinoor
the mountain of light, name of a diamond that was a prized possession of the Mughals
Laiqa
worthy, deserving, elegant, capable, decent
Lama/Luma/Lima
darkness of inner lips, it is considered to be beautiful
Lamia
brilliant, lustrous, shining, radiant
Latifa
pretty, charming, gentle, sweet, refined, kind, pleasantry, humour, friendly; fem. of Latif
Layaan
gentleness, softness, tenderness
Layla
a well-known character in Arabic literature i.e. the beloved of Majnoon
Lina
gentle, soft, tender, ‘a kind of palm’
Lutf
kindness, friendliness, courtesy, delicate, grace, favour from Allah
Lutfiya
delicate, graceful
Majida
glorious, noble, honourable, generous; fem. of Majid
Mabrooka
blessed, prosperous, abundant; fem. of Mabrook
Mah Jabin (Per)
(maah jabeen): (beautiful) brow like the moon
Mah Nur (Per)
moonlight
Mah Rukh (Per)
face as bright as the moon
Mahtab(Per)
moonlight
Mahabbat/Muhabbat
love, affection
Mahabbatun Nisa
love of women
Mahbuba
beloved, darling, sweetheart; fem. of Mahbub
Maimoona
blessed, prosperous, lucky, fortunate; wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Makariya
pl. of Makruma مكرمة, noble deed, noble trait, excellent character
Maliha
beautiful, pretty, good-looking, sweet, charming; fem. of Malih
Manar
guiding light, light-house
Manara
light-house; fem. of Manar
Maria
a lady with fair complexion, kind of bird. Wife of Muhammad ﷺ who gave birth to son named Ibrahim
Maroofa
famous, known, eminent, kindness, kind act; fem. of Maruf
Marzooqa
blessed, fortunate, prosperous, successful; fem. of Marzooq
Mariha
joyful, cheerful, lively
Masarrat
joy, delight, pleasure, gladness, happiness
Masrurah
glad, happy, delighted
Masooda
fortunate, happy, lucky, prosperous, gracious, favourable, august; fem. of Masood
Mawadda
friendship, intimacy, affection, love
Maisoon
of beautiful face and body
Minnat
grace, kindness, favour, gift
Minoo (Per)
paradise
Mubaraka
blessed, fortunate, lucky, auspicious; fem. of Mubarak
Muhsana
chaste, virtuous, protected, sheltered, pure, modest, married woman
Mukarrama
honoured, revered, honourable; fem. of Mukarram
Mukhlisa
devoted, faithful, pure-hearted
Munawwar
bright, brilliant, illuminated, full of light; fem. of Munawwar
Munawwara
bright, brilliant, illuminated, full of light; fem. of Munawwar
Munira
bright, brilliant, shedding light, radiant, luminous; fem. of Munir منير
Munisa
companionable, sociable, friendly, kind; fem. of Munis مؤنس
Musarrat
joy, delight, pleasure
Musliha
reforming, peacemaker, improver; fem. of Muslih مصلح
Nabiha
noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant; fem. of Nabih
Naima
delicate, soft, smooth
Nasia
clear, pure; fem. of Nasi
Naaz (Per)
glory, pride, elegance, gracefulness, fresh
Naziha
pure, honest
Nabaha
fame, nobility, intelligence, brightness, brilliance
Nabila
noble, highborn, magnanimous, beautiful, intelligent, honourable; fem. of Nabil
Nadi
moist, damp, tender, delicate
Nadia
fem. of Nadi, dew, generosity, damp, tender, delicate
Nadira
rare, extraordinary, choice, precious; fem. of Nadir
Nadra
radiance, bloom, glamour, brightness, opulence, wealth
Nafisa
refined, pure, precious, delicate, choice, exquisite
Najiba
noble, excellent, generous, praiseworthy, distinguished, aristocratic
Nama
gift, present, grace, favour, kindness
Naqiya
clear, pure, clean; fem. of Naqi
Nashat
liveliness, vigour, cheerfulness, joy, sprightliness, energy, vivacity
Nasiba
noble, highborn; fem. of Nasib
Nasim
breeze, gentle wind, fresh air, zephyr, fragrant air
Nasima
fem. of Nasim, zephyr, gentle wind
Nawal
gift, present, grant, favour, grace, kindness
Nazanin (Per)
elegant, delicate, beloved
Nazifa
clean, neat, chaste, pure; fem. of Nazif نظيف
Nazli (Per)
delicate, feminine
Nazuk (Per)
delicate, thin, slender, fragile
Nigar (Per)
picture, portrait, beautiful face, beloved
Nimra
tigress, clean, pure light
Nooruddunya
light of the world
Noorun Nisa
light of the women
Noora
light; fem. of Noor
Nuriya
light, luminous, radiant, brilliant; fem. of Noori
Nusaiba
diminutive of Nasiba نسيبة, noble
Nuzar
pure gold
Pari (Per)
fairy, fairy-like beautiful
Qamra
moonlight, moonlit, bright; fem. of Aqmar
Qudsia
holiness, sacredness, glorious, sacred, celestial, a blessed girl, a pious girl
Qurratulain
cooling or delight of the eye, joy, pleasure, darling, sweetheart
Raiqa
pure, clear, tranquil, serene; fem. of Raiq
Rafat
mercy, compassion, pity
Rafia
high ranking, noble, sublime, exquisite, exalted, eminent; fem. of Rafi
Raghd/Raghad
pleasant, plenty
Rahima
kind, compassionate; fem. of Rahim
Rahmat
mercy, compassion, kindness
Raisa
leader, chief, princess, a noble lady, a wealthy lady
Rakhima
soft, pleasant, melodious (voice)
Randa
scented, fragrant tree, good for decoration
Raqiqa
delicate, fine, soft, slender, slim
Rashaqa
graceful, stature, grace, elegance
Rashiqa
graceful, elegant; fem. of Rashiq
Raunaq
lustre, brightness, beauty, elegance, splendour, grace
Rawada
to walk with a graceful swinging gait
Rayhana
a fragrant herb, sweet basil. Wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Rifat
mercy, compassion, pity
Rifqa
kindness, gentleness, company, association
Rizwan
satisfaction, acceptance, pleasure, contentment, name of the gate-keeper of paradise
Rakhshana
bright, brilliant, shining
Ruqa
pretty, beautiful
Ruqayya
charming, attractive, captivating. Daughter of Muhammad (s), married to Khalifa Usman
Sadat
happiness, bliss, felicity, success
Safia
pure, clear, crystal; fem. of Saafi
Salima
safe, secure, perfect, sound, complete; fem. of Salim
Sabaha
beauty, gracefulness, handsomeness
Sabha
pretty, beautiful, graceful, radiant; fem. of sabah صباح
Sabia
captivating, enchanting, charming
Sabih
pretty, beautiful, graceful
Sadiya
happiness, luck, blissful, fortunate; fem. of Sadi
Sadra
lotus-tree (lote-tree). “Sidratul Muntaha”, a tree in the seventh heaven
Saeeda
fortunate, auspicious, blissful, happy, lucky; fem. of Saeed
Safun
pure
Saiqa
lightning
Sakina
tranquility, calmness, peace of mind
Salama
peace, safety, security
Salma
peaceful, name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ
Shaheeda
martyr in the cause of Islam and as such held in very high esteem and honour; fem. of Shaheed
Shakila
well formed, beautiful; fem. of Shakil
Shamima
fragrant breeze, scent, perfume
Shamsia
sun-like, radiant, luminous, brilliant; fem. of Shamsi
Sharifa
noble, eminent, honourable, highborn; fem. of Sharif
Shayista (Per)
polite, well-bred, decent, graceful
Shazia
fragrant, aromatic
Sherin (Per)
sweet, pleasant, name of an Iranian Queen
Shua
ray of the sun, sunshine, light, beam, lustre
Simra
soft, light tanned color
Suad
happiness, bliss, felicity
Subaha
beauty, gracefulness
Subahi
pretty, beautiful; fem. of Sabah صباح
Taban (Per)
glittering, splendid, brilliant, shining
Tabinda (Per)
bright, shining, glowing, brilliant
Tahira
chaste, pure, clean, holy; fem. of Tahir
Taiyiba
good, sweet, agreeable, pure, chaste; fem. of Taiyib
Tameema
complete, perfect; fem. of Tamim
Tanwir
illumination, lighting, blossoming (of a tree)
Tanzeela
revelation, sending down (from heaven)
Tashfin
one who is kind and sympathetic
Taslima
greeting, salutation, health, peace; fem. of Taslim
Tasneem
name of a spring in Paradise
Tayyiba
good, sweet, agreeable, pure, chaste; fem. of Tayyib
Thaminah
costly, valuable, precious, excellent; fem. of Thamin
Tuba
purity, excellence, name of a tree in Paradise
Ulfah
friendship, intimacy, love, attachment, affection
Unaisa
diminutive of Anisa أنيسة, sweetheart, dear friend
Wadad
love, friendship, affection
Wadeeah
calm, peaceable, gentle, mild; fem. of Wadee
Wajeeha
distinguished, eminent, beautiful; fem. of Wajeeh
Wasima
graceful, beautiful, handsome; fem. of Wasim
Widad
love, friendship
Yumna
right side, blessed, lucky; fem. of Ayman
Zain
beauty, grace, ornament, honour
Zainab
name of a beautiful tree with fragrant flowers. Name of the daughter and two wives of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Zakiya
sharp-witted, intelligent, bright; fem. of Zaki
Zamurrad
emerald, a green precious stone
Zarifa
elegant, witty, graceful, charming; fem. of Zarif
Zuha
brightness, early morning
Zuhra
venus, brilliancy, brightness, flower
Zurafa
elegant, witty, graceful; fem. of Zarif ظريف
Aaida
Returning, one who returns with benefit.
Aala
Blessings, favours, gifts of Allah.
Abdah
Worshipper, devoted servant of Allah.
Abeer
Fragrance, perfume, sweet scent.
Abida
Worshipper, devoted to Allah.
Abla
Full-figured, perfectly formed woman.
Adala
Justice, fairness.
Afrin
Praise, admiration; Persian name of blessings.
Afroz
Illuminating, brightening; Persian.
Afroza
Bright, shining, illuminated; Persian.
Afsana
Story, tale, legend; Persian.
Afza
Increasing, growing; one who augments.
Alima
Learned, knowledgeable, scholar.
Ambarin
Of ambergris, fragrant.
Anbar
Ambergris, perfume.
Anjuman
Assembly, gathering; Persian.
Ara
Adorning, embellishing; Persian.
Arifa
Knowledgeable, learned, wise.
Arjumand
Noble, excellent; Persian — birth name of Mumtaz Mahal.
Atika
Clear, pure; name of a companion.
Atira
Fragrant, aromatic.
Bahar
Spring, springtime; Persian.
Dilara
Heart-adorning, charming; Persian.
Dildar
Possessing the heart, beloved; Persian.
Dilruba
Heart-ravishing, captivating; Persian.
Fadia
Redeemer, one who sacrifices.
Fadwa
Self-sacrificing, dedicated.
Fahmida
Intelligent, wise, understanding; Persian/Urdu.
Faida
Benefit, advantage, use.
Faiqa
Superior, outstanding, surpassing.
Fakhrun Nisa
Pride of women.
Fakhriya
Honorary, pride-related.
Falak
Celestial sphere, orbit, sky.
Faliha
Successful, prosperous.
Faryal
Beautiful fairy; Persian/Urdu.
Farzana
Wise, intelligent; Persian.
Fatina
Charming, captivating, bewitching.
Gul
Flower, rose; Persian.
Gul Badan
Rose-bodied, flower-like body; Persian.
Gul Bahar
Rose of spring; Persian.
Gulshan
Rose garden, flower garden; Persian.
Jaan
Life, soul, darling; Persian.
Jahan Ara
World-adorning, beautifying the world; Persian.
Jalila
Great, exalted, magnificent.
Janna
Paradise, garden.
Jawda
Quality, excellence, goodness.
Jawhara
Jewel, gem, essence.
Jumana
Silver pearl.
Juwairiyah
Little neighbour; wife of Prophet Muhammad.
Mah
Moon; Persian.
Mahbooba
Beloved, dear, sweetheart.
Mahmooda
Praiseworthy, commendable.
Maimana
Right-hand side; blessing, auspiciousness.
Maisoora
Fortunate, prosperous, easy.
Majda
Glory, honour.
Majeeda
Glorious, noble, exalted.
Makarim
Noble traits, good qualities.
Malaha
Beauty, grace, elegance.
Malaika
Angels.
Musaddiqah
One who confirms, believes.
Naaz
Pride, coquetry, delicate; Persian.
Nazanin
Coy, coquettish, delicate; Persian.
Nazli
Delicate, coy; Turkish/Persian.
Nibras
Lamp, light.
Nigar
Painting, beloved; Persian.
Nilufar
Water lily, lotus; Persian.
Pari
Fairy, angel-like; Persian.
Raihana
Sweet basil, fragrant plant.
Rasikha
Well-established, firm in knowledge.
Raushan
Bright, luminous; Persian.
Rawza
Garden, meadow.
Raya
Flag, banner, standard.
Safiya
Pure, chosen, selected.
Safura
Wife of Prophet Musa; pious woman.
Sajida
Prostrating, one who makes sujood.
Salsabil
A spring in paradise; mentioned in Quran.
Samiha
Generous, kind, tolerant.
Samina
Precious, valuable, fertile.
Sara
Pure, happy; wife of Prophet Ibrahim.
Shahida
Witness, observer.
Shadia
Singer, melodious voice.
Shafia
Healing, curing.
Shafiqa
Compassionate, tender, kind.
Shafqat
Compassion, kindness, care.
Shahadat
Testimony, martyrdom.
Shahan
Kings; Persian plural.
Shahana
Kingly, royal, majestic.
Shahnaz
Pride of the king; Persian.
Shama
Candle, flame, light.
Shayma
Of good character; foster sister of the Prophet.
Shaza
Fragrance, aroma.
Shirin
Sweet, pleasant; Persian.
Siddiqa
Truthful, sincere; title of Aisha r.a.
Sidra
Lote tree; tree in paradise mentioned in Quran.
Simin
Silver, silvery; Persian.
Sitara
Star, screen; Persian/Urdu.
Sufiya
Mystic, one following Sufi path.
Suhair
Small star, twinkling star.
Sulafa
Best of wine, purest part.
Sultana
Queen, ruler, empress.
Sumaya
High above, elevated; first martyr of Islam.
Sunbula
Ear of grain; Virgo; mentioned in Quran.
Sundus
Fine silk brocade; mentioned in Quran.
Surayya
The Pleiades star cluster; chandelier.
Tahiya
Salutation, greeting.
Tahmina
Name from Persian literature; Rustam's wife.
Tahsin
Praise, beautification, improvement.
Taiba
Good, pure, pleasant.
Taif
Vision, spectre, gentle breeze.
Taisir
Facilitation, making easy.
Tanweer
Illumination, enlightenment.
Tarifa
Rare, novel, unique.
Tuhfa
Rare gift, novelty, treasure.
Turfa
Rarity, novelty, precious thing.
Umayma
Little mother; daughter of Zainab r.a.
Umm Habiba
Mother of Habiba; wife of Prophet Muhammad.
Umm Kulsum
Daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Wahiba
Generous giver, bestower.
Wahida
Unique, singular, one of a kind.
Wajida
Finder, one who finds.
Wajiha
Eminent, distinguished, notable.
Wardah
Rose, flower.
Wasama
Beauty, good looks.
Wisal
Union, communion, connection.
Wisam
Medal, badge of honour.
Yasmin
Jasmine flower.
Zahia
Bright, radiant, flourishing.
Zaib
Beauty, decoration; Urdu/Persian.
Zaida
Increasing, growing, surplus.
Zakira
One who remembers Allah, mindful.
Zarina
Golden, made of gold; Persian.
Zayna
Beauty, adornment.
Zinat
Adornment, decoration.
Adib
Literary man, man of letters, polite.
Afsar
Officer; Persian/Urdu.
Aftab
Sun; Persian.
Akhtar
Star, good omen; Persian.
Aurangzeb
Ornament of the throne; Mughal Emperor.
Azad
Free, independent; Persian.
Badi
Wonderful, marvellous, unprecedented.
Bakhit
Lucky, fortunate.
Bakht
Fortune, luck; Persian.
Bakhtiyar
Lucky, fortunate, prosperous; Persian.
Bedar
Wakeful, alert, vigilant; Persian.
Binyamin
Son of the right hand; Prophet Yusuf's brother.
Dana
Wise, learned; Persian.
Daniyal
Daniel; beloved of God.
Dastgir
Helper, supporter; Persian title.
Didar
Vision, sight, meeting; Persian.
Dilwar
Brave-hearted; Persian.
Faisal
Judge, arbitrator, decisive.
Faizi
Bountiful, overflowing with grace.
Faizuddin
Grace of the Faith.
Faizullah
Grace of Allah.
Faris
Knight, horseman, brave.
Farooq
Distinguisher of right and wrong; title of Umar r.a.
Farrukh
Happy, auspicious; Persian.
Fath
Victory, conquest, opening.
Fathi
My victory, victorious.
Fathullah
Victory of Allah.
Fatih
Conqueror, opener.
Fattah
One who opens; name of Allah Al-Fattah.
Fattan
Charming, captivating.
Fattooh
Very victorious.
Fawwaz
Successful, triumphant.
Fawz
Success, triumph.
Fawzy
Victorious, successful.
Fayyaz
Generous, bountiful, overflowing.
Fazil
Excellent, virtuous, superior.
Fazl
Grace, favour, excellence.
Fazli
Gracious, my grace.
Fazlullah
Grace/Favour of Allah.
Firoz
Turquoise; victorious; Persian.
Gauhar
Jewel, gem, essence; Persian.
Halif
Ally, confederate.
Halim
Clement, patient, forbearing.
Hamas
Enthusiasm, zeal, fervour.
Hamidullah
Praiseworthy servant of Allah.
Hamim
Close friend, intimate.
Hammam
Resolute, determined, vigorous.
Hammud
Praiseworthy.
Hamud
Praised, commendable.
Hamza
Lion; uncle of the Prophet, Lion of Allah.
Hani
Happy, pleased, content.
Hanif
True believer, pure monotheist.
Hanin
Longing, yearning.
Hanoon
Compassionate, tender-hearted.
Haq
Truth, right, justice.
Haqqani
Related to truth and justice.
Haqqi
My right; related to truth.
Hariz
Cautious, safe, well-guarded.
Haroon
Aaron; Prophet and brother of Musa.
Hasanat
Good deeds, virtues.
Hasher
Assembler; one of the names of the Prophet.
Hasnain
The two Hasans; Hasan and Husayn together.
Ikhtiyar
Choice, option, preference.
Ikrima
Young pigeon; companion of the Prophet.
Ikramullah
Honour of Allah.
Ilias
Elijah; Prophet mentioned in Quran.
Jahan
World; Persian.
Jahangir
World-conqueror; Mughal Emperor's name.
Jamshed
Legendary Persian king.
Jan
Life, soul; Persian.
Javed
Eternal, immortal; Persian.
Kalam
Speech, word, discourse.
Kalim
Speaker; title of Prophet Musa who spoke to Allah.
Kalimullah
He who spoke to Allah; title of Prophet Musa.
Kamal
Perfection, excellence, maturity.
Kamaluddin
Perfection of the Faith.
Kamil
Perfect, complete, accomplished.
Kamran
Successful, fortunate; Persian.
Karamullah
Generosity of Allah.
Karamat
Miracles, honours, dignities.
Karim
Generous, noble, gracious.
Kashif
Discoverer, revealer.
Kasib
Earner, provider, gainful.
Khurram
Happy, cheerful, pleasant; Persian.
Khurshid
Sun; Persian.
Nawed
Good news; Persian.
Pasha
Ottoman Turkish title of rank.
Parvez
Victorious, fortunate; Persian.
Pir
Elder, saint, spiritual master; Persian.
Rabih
Winner, gainer, prosperous.
Ragheed
Comfortable, wealthy, carefree.
Rahim
Merciful, compassionate.
Ruknuddin
Pillar of the Faith.
Saad
Good luck, good fortune, happiness.
Saadat
Prosperity, happiness, felicity.
Saadi
Lucky; name of the great Persian poet.
Saaduddin
Prosperity of the Faith.
Saadullah
Happiness of Allah.
Sabeer
Patient, enduring.
Sabiq
Foremost, preceding, first.
Sadr
Chest, breast, foremost.
Saeed
Happy, fortunate, blissful.
Sardar
Chief, leader, commander; Persian.
Sarkar
Master, chief, government; Persian.
Shadi
Singer, one who makes joyful.
Shaheed
Martyr, witness; one who dies in the way of Allah.
Shamil
Inclusive, comprehensive, encompassing.
Sher
Lion; Persian.
Sikandar
Alexander; great conqueror.
Wasim
Handsome, good-looking.
Wasimuddin
Handsome of the Faith.
Wasi
Broad-minded, capacious, ample.
Wazir
Minister, vizier, helper.
Wilayat
Guardianship, governance, sainthood.
Yar
Friend, companion; Persian.