- Femme - Posted February 26, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Abal - Wild rose Abia - Great 'Abidah, Abida - Worshipper 'Abir, Abeer - Fragrance, perfume 'Ablah, Abla', Ablaa - Perfectly formed Abra - Example, lesson Abrar - Devoted to God A'dab, Aadab - Hope and need Adara - Virgin 'Adawiyah - Summer plant Adiba - Well-mannered, cultured, polite; writer 'Adilah, Adila, Adeela - Equal, just, honest 'Adn - Paradise 'Afaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure 'Afifah - Chaste, modest Afnan - Tree branches or twigs 'Afra', Afraa - White Afrah - Celebrations, festivals Afya - Shadows 'Ahd - Pledge, commitment, delegation Ahlam - Witty, imaginative; one who has pleasant dreams 'A'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; reward Ain - Eye, thus "precious" Aini - Spring, flower, source, choice 'A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous; youngest wife of the Prophet Akilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasons Ala', Aalaa - Signs of Allah Alhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini) Alima - Wise Alimah - Skilled in music or dance 'Aliyah, Aliyyah, Alia, A'lia - Exaulted, elevated, highest social standing Almas - Diamond Altaf - Kindness, politeness Aludra - Virgin 'Alya' - Loftiness Al Zahra - The illuminated; nickname of the Prophet's daughter, Fatimah Alzubra - (A star in the constellation Leo) Amal, A'mal, Aamal, Amala - Hope, aspiration Aman - Security, peace, safety Amani - Wishes, aspirations Amatullah - Female servant of Allah Amber - Jewel Aminah, Amineh, Ameena - Trustworthy, faithful, secure; name of the mother of the Prophet Amirah, Ameera - Princess, leader Amjad - Magnificence, splendor Amsah - Friendly; of good company 'Anan, Anaan - Clouds 'Anbar - Perfume, ambergris 'Anbarin - of ambergris Anisah, Aneesa - Close, intimate, good friend Anjum - Stars Anmar - Leopard Anwar, Anwaar - Rays of light, blossoms 'Aqilah - Wife, spouse; the best, the pick Ara - Opinions Aram - Signs, flags Areebah - Witty, smart Arij, Areej - Fragrance, sweet smell 'Arub, Aroob - Loving to her husband Asalah - Nobility of descent Ashwaq - Love, affections Asil - Smooth Asilah - Noble origin, pure 'Asimah, Asima - Protector Asiya, Asiyah - One who tends to the weak, one who heals, comforts, consoles 'Asma', Asma, Asmaa - Excellent, lofty, eminent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr Asra - Travel by night Asrar - Secrets 'Asriyah - Modernist Athir - Favored, preferred 'Atifah, Atifa - Affectionate, compassionate, sympathetic 'Atikah, Atika - Virgin, pure, clear 'Atiyah, Atiya - Gift, present Atyaf - Fantasies 'Awatif - Emotions Ayah, Ayeh - Qur'anic verse, clear evidence, sign of God Ayat - Qur'anic verses, clear evidences, signs of God Azhar, Azhaar - Flowers, blossoms 'Azizah, Aziza, Azeeza - Precious, cherished, beloved, dear 'Azzah, Azza - Young, female gazelle RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Badi'ah, Badi'a - Unprecedented, amazing, admirable, unique Badra - Full moon Badriyah, Badriyyah, Badriya - Resembling the full moon Bahijah - Magnificent, splendid Bahirah, Bahira, Baheera - Dazzling, brilliant, noble lady Bahiyah, Bahiya, Bahiyaa - Beautiful, radiant Balqis - Name of the Queen of Sheba Balsam - Balsam, balm Ban - a kind of tree Banan - Delicate, finger tips Bara'ah - Innocence Barakah, Baraka - Blessing; white one Bari'ah, Baraa'a - Excelling Barika - Bloom, be successful Barirah - Faithful and devoted Basha'ir - Good news, good omens Bashirah, Basheera - Bringer of good tidings, joy Basilah - Brave Basimah, Baseema - Smiling Basinah - Kitty, kitten Basmah, Basma - A smile Batul, Batool - Ascetic virgin Bayan - Clearness, eloquence Baysan - to walk with pride Bilqis, Bilqees - Queen of Sheeba Bisar - Adolescent Budur - Full moons Buhaysah, Buhaisah - Walking with pride Buhjah - Joy, delight Buhthah - Happy, delighted when seeing others Bushra - Good omen, good news Busr - Unripened dates; star, height Buthaynah, Buthainah, Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cala - Castle Cantara - Small bridge RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Da'd - Old Arabic name Dahab - Gold Dalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving way Daliyah - Grape vine Daniyah - Closer, nearer Dhakirah - One who remembers God frequently Dhakiyah - Bright, intelligent Dhuka' - Name of the sun Dimah - Cloud which carries rainwater Du'a' - Prayer Duha, Dhuha - Forenoon Dunya - World Dunyana - Our world Durar - Pearls Durrah - Pearl Durriyah - Shining, bright RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fadilah, Fadheela - Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined Fadiyah - Redeemer, self-sacrificing Fadwa - Name derived from self-sacrifice Fahdah, Fahada - Leopardess Fahimah - Intelligent Fa'iqah - Surpassing, excellent Fa'izah, Faiza - Victorious, winner Fajr - Dawn, morning prayer Fakhriyah - Honorary Falak - Star Fanan - Tree branch or twig Farah - Joy, cheerfulness Farhah - Lively Farhanah - Happy Faridah, Fareeda - Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem Farihah, Fareeha - Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad Farizah - Arch Fathiyah - Beginning Fatimah, Fatima - Accustom; daughter of the Prophet Fatin or Fatinah - Fascinating, captivating, alluring, enchanting Fawz - Victory or success Fawzah, Fawza - Success Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia - Successful, victorious Fayha' - Fragrant Fayruz - Turquoise Fellah - Arabian jasmine Fida' - Redemption Fiddah - Silver Fikriyah - Intellectual Firdaws, Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise Firyal - Old Arabic name Furat - Sweet water Futun - Fascinations RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ghadah, Ghaada - Beautiful Ghadir - Stream Ghaliyah, Ghaaliya - Dear, beloved, fragrant, expensive Ghaniyah - Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty Gharam - Love Ghayda', Ghaydaa - Young and delicate Ghazal - Flirt, words of love Ghazalah - Female gazelle Ghufran - Forgiveness, pardon Ghunwah or Ghunyah - Indispensible Ghusun, Ghusoon - Branches of a tree RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Habibah, Habeeba - Beloved, sweetheart, darling; a wife of the Prophet Hadeel - to coo (like a dove) Hadiyah, Haadiya - Guide to righteousness, calm Hadiyyah - Gift Hafa - Gentle rain Hafizah - Heedful, mindful Hafsah, Hafsa - Wife of the Prophet Hafthah - Preserved, protected Haifa, Hayfa' - Slender, of beautiful body Hajar - Name of the wife of the prophet Ibrahim Hala - Sweetness Halah, Haala - Aureole Halimah, Haleema - Gentle, patient, mild-tempered; name of the Prophet's nursing mother Hamdiyah - One who praises a lot Hamidah, Hameeda - Praiseworthy Hana', Hana - Happiness, bliss Hanan - Mercy; affectionate, loving, tender Hani'ah - of happiness, bliss Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa - True believer Hanin - Longing, yearning Haniyyah, Haniya - Pleased, happy Hasibah - Respected, noble Hasnah, Hasna', Hasna - Beautiful Hawa', Hawwa - Eve Hawadah - Pleasant Hawazin - Name of an Arabic tribe Hawra' - Having eyes with a marked contrast of black and white Hayah, Hayat - Life Hayam, Hayaam - Deliriously in love Hayed - Movement, motion Hayud - a mountain Hazar - Nightingale Hessa - Destiny Hibah - Gift, present Hibat Allah - Gift of God Hidayah - Guidance Hijrah - Migration (of the Prophet, from Makkah to Madinah) Hikmah, Hikmat - Wisdom Hind - Old Arabic name Hiyam - Love Hubab - Aim, goal Huda, Hooda - Right guidance Hudun - To become quiet Hulyah - Jewelry, ornament, finery Huma - Bird who brings joy Humairah, Humayrah - Of reddish complexion; nickname the Prophet gave to his wife 'A'ishah Hunaidah, Hunaydah - Diminutive of Hind Hur - Virgins of paradise Huriyah, Huriyyah, Hooriya - Angel; a Houri, virgin of paradise Husn - Beauty Husna - Most beautiful Husniyah - Beautiful Hutun - Clouds with rain Huwaidah, Huwaydah - Gentle RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iba' - Pride, sense 'Ibadah - Worship Ibtihaj, Ibtihaaj - Joy, delight Ibtihal - Supplication, prayer Ibtisam - Smiling 'Idhar - Fluff 'Iffah, 'Iffat - Chaste Iftikar - Thought, contemplation Iftikhar - Pride, glory I'jaz - Inimitability of the Qur'an Ijlal - Respect, honor 'Inayah, 'Inayat - Care, concern Ikhlas - Sincerity Ikram, Ikraam - Honor, hospitality, generosity Ilham, Ilhaam - Intuition Iman - Faith, belief Imtithal - Polite obedience In'am, Inaam - Kindness, benefaction, bestowal Inas - Sociability Inaya - Concern; solicitude Insaf - Justice, equity Intisar, Intisaar - Triumph Isa' - Spacious, generous Is'ad - To bring happiness, to provide help Is'af - Relief, help Isar - Fascinating Ishfaq - Compassion, affection Ishraq - Radiance 'Ismah, 'Ismat - Purity, modesty, infallibility Isra' - Nocturnal journey; night journey of the Prophet from Makkah to Jerusalem Istilah - Agreement 'Itab - Censure 'Itaf - Clock Ithar - Preference I'tidal - Straightness, tautness I'timad - Reliance, dependencen Izdihar, Izdihaar - Flourishing, blossoming 'Izzah - Might, power RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jabirah - Comforter, consoler Jada - Gift, present Jadwa - Gift, present Jala', Jala - Clarity, elucidation Jalilah - Splendid, lofty Jamilah, Jameela - Beautiful, graceful, lovely Jana - Harvest Janan, Janaan - Heart, soul Jannah - Garden, paradise Jawa - Passion, love Jawahir - Jewels Jawharah - Jewel Jawl - to move freely Jawna' - The sun Jihan - A river in Iran Jilan - Courtier Jinan - Gardens, paradise Johara - Jewel Jud - Generosity Judi - Name of a mountain mentioned in the Qur'an Juhanah - Young girl Juhainah, Juhaynah - Name of an Arab tribe Juman - Pearl Jumanah, Jumaana - Silver pearl Jun - Inlet, bay, gulf Junah - The sun Juwairiyah, Juwayriyah - Wife of the Prophet Juwan - Perfume RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kalila - Sweetheart, beloved Kamilah - Perfect, complete Karam - Generosity karawan - Variety of plover birds Karida - Untouched Karimah, Kareema - Generous, noble Kawakib - Satellites Kawkab - Satellite Kawthar - River in Paradise Khadijah, Khadeeja - First wife of the Prophet Khalidah, Khalida - Immortal, everlasting Khalisah - Sincere, pure Khawlah - Female deer Khayriyah, Khayriyyah, Khairiya - Charitable, beneficent, good Khitam - Conclusion Khulud, Khulood - Immortality, eternity, infinity Khuzama - Lavender Kifah - Struggle Kulthum, Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet Kulus - Clearness, purity RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labibah - Sensible, intelligent Lama - Darkness of lips Lam'ah - Brilliancy Lami'ah - Shine Lamis, Lamees - Soft to the touch Lamya', Lamya - Of dark lips Lana - to be gentle, soft, tender Latifah, Lateefa - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layali - Nights Layan - Gentle and soft Layla, Leila - (Born at) night; rapture, elation Lazim - Essential, imperative Linah, Lina, Leena - Tender Lubab - The best part Lubabah, Lubaaba - The innermost essence Luban - Pine tree; denotes long neck Lubanah - Wish, desire Lublubah - Affectionate, tender Lubna - Kind of tree Luja - of great depth Lujain, Lujayn - Silver Lu'lu' - Pearls Lu'lu'ah, Lulwa - Pearl Lunah - Date palm Lutfiyah - Delicate, graceful RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ma'ab - Place to which one returns Ma'ali - Noble things Mada - Utmost point, degree Madihah, Madeeha - Praiseworthy, commendable Maha - Wild cow; has beautiful eyes Mahabbah - Love, affection Mahasin - Beauties Mahbubah - Beloved Mahdiyah - Rightly guided Mahibah - Noble, respected Maimoona, Maymunah - Auspicious, blessed; a wife of the Prophet Ma'isah, Maisa - Walking with a proud, swinging gait Maizah - Discerning Majidah, Majida - Glorious Makarim, Makaarim - Of good and honorable character Makkiyah - From Makkah Maladh - Protection, shelter Malak - Angel Malakah - Talent Maliha - Praising Malikah - Queen Manab - Deputyship, share Manal, Manaal - Attainment, achievement Manar, Manaar - Guiding light Maram, Maraam - Aspiration Mariam, Maryam - Arabic form of "Mary"; Mother of Jesus Mariyah - Fair complexion; name of the wife of the Prophet Marwah - a mountain in Makkah (Al Safa wa al Marwah) Marzuqah - Blessed by God, fortunate Masarrah - Delight, joy Mas'udah, Mas'ouda - Happy, lucky, fortunate Mawaddah - Affection, love, friendliness Mawahib - Talents Mawiyah, Mawiya - The essence of life; clear mirror May - Old Arabic name Maymunah - Fortunate, blessed; name of the wife of the Prophet Mays, Mais - Proud gait Maysa', Maysaa - Walking with pride Maysam - Beautiful Maysan - a star Maysarah - Left-hand side Maysun, Maysoon - To walk with a proud, swinging gait Mayyadah, Mayyada - To walk with a swinging gait Mayyasah - To walk with a proud gait Masahir - Ancient Arabic lute Mina - a place near Makkah Minnah - Kindness, grace, blessing Mirah - Provisions, supply Mishael - Torch, light Mu'azzaz - Powerful, strong Mubin - Clear, obvious Mufi'ah - Obedient, compliant Mufidah, Mufeeda - Useful, helpful, beneficial Muhibbah - Loving Muhjah, Muhja - Heart's blood, soul Muhsinah - Charitable, benevolent Mukarram - Honored Mukhlisah - Devoted, faithful Mumayyaz - Distinguished Mu'minah - Pious believer Muna, Mona - Wish, desire Munawwar - Radiant, illuminated Munirah, Muneera - Illuminating, brilliant Mu'nisah - Friendly Muntaha - The utmost, highest degree Murjanah - Small pearl Murshidah - Guide Muruj - Meadows Mushirah, Musheera - Giving counsel, advising Muslimah - Devout believer; submitting oneself to God Musn - Rain, clouds Musnah - Rain, clouds Muyassar - Facilitated, wealthy, successful RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nabihah, Nabeeha - Intelligent Nabilah, Nabeela - Noble Nada - Generousity, dew Nadia - The beginning, first Nadidah, Nadeeda - Equal, rival Nadirah, Nadira - Rare, precious Nadiyah - Announcement Nadwah, Nadwa - Council, generosity Nafisah, Nafeesa - Precious thing, gem Naflah - Surplus, overabundance Nahid - One with full, round breasts Nahidah, Naheeda - Big Nahlah, Nahla - A drink of water Na'ilah, Naila - Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds Na'imah, Na'ima - Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace; living a soft, enjoyable life Najah, Najaah - Success Najat - Safety Najibah, Najeeba - Distinguished; of noble birth Najiyah - Safe Najla - Of wide eyes Najmah - Star Najwa - Confidential talk, romantic talk, secret conversation Najya - Victorious Namar - Name of a mountain Narjis - Narcissus Nashida - Student Nashita Energetic, full of life Nashwa - Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates Nasiha - One who gives valuable advice Nasim - Fresh air, breeze Nasira - Victorious, helper Nasmah - Breeze Nasrin - Eglantier Nathifa - Clean, pure Nawal - Gift Nawar - Flower; one who dislikes bad deeds Nawrah - Blossom, flower, happiness Nawwar - May Nazahah, Nazaaha - Purity, righteousness, honesty Nazihah, Nazeeha - Honest Nazirah, Nazeera - Like, equal, matching Nibal, Nibaal - Arrows Nibras - Lamp, light Nida' - Call Nihad - Height Nihal - Drink Ni'mah, Naeema - Blessing, loan Ni'mat, Nimaat - Blessings, loans Nisrin - Kind of aromatic plant Niyaf - Tall and pretty Noor, Nur - Light Nouf - Highest point on a mountain Nudar, Nudhar - Gold Nuha - Intelligence Nujud, Nojood - Noble, wise Nu'ma - Beautiful and pleasant; happiness Nunah - Dimple in the chin Nurah, Noorah - Corolla, blossom Nur al Huda - Light of the faith Nuriyah - Radiant, brilliant Nusaibah, Nusaybah - Old Arabic name Nuwairah, Nuwayrah - Small fire Nuwwar - Blossoms, flowers Nuwwarrah - Blossom, flower Nuzhah - Pleasure trip, promenade RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qadr - Fate, destiny Qadriyah - to believe in God's will Qamar - Full moon Qismah - Destiny, fate, ordained by God Qubilah - Concord Qudsiyah - Glorious, sacred RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rabab - White cloud Rabi'ah, Rabeea - Garden, springtime Rabiyah - Hill Radiyah, Radhiya - Content, satisfied Radwa, Radhwaa - a mountain in Medina Rafa', Rafa - Happiness, prosperity Rafah - Pleasant, luxurious life Ra'fah, Ra'fat - Mercy Rafal - to trail a garment Rafi'ah - Sublime, exquisite Rafidah - Support Rafif - to gleam, shimmer Raghad or Raghda' - Pleasant Raghidah - Pleasant Raha - Peaceful Rahaf - Delicate, fine Rahimah - Merciful, compassionate Rahiq - Nectar Rahmah - Mercy Ra'idah, Raaida - Leader Ra'ifah - Merciful Raja', Raja - Hope Ramlah - Old Arabic name Ramziyah - Symbolic Rana - To gaze, look Rand - Bay laurel Randa - Tree of good scent Ranim, Raneem - To recite in a sing-song voice Raniyah, Raniya - Gazing Rasha - Young gazelle Rashad - Straight Rashidah, Rasheeda - Wise, mature Rasmiyah - Official, formal Raw'ah - Charm, beauty, splendor Rawdah, Rawdha - Garden Rawhah - Nice Rawhiyah - Spirituality Rawiah, Raawiya - Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry Rayhanah - Aromatic sweet basil Rayya, Rayyaa - Sated with drink Razan, Razaan - Sensibility and respect Rida - Favored by God Rihab - Vastness, expanse Riham - Lasting, fine rain Rihana - Sweet basil Rim, Reem - Gazelle Rima, Reema - White antelope Ru'a - Dreams, visions Rubaa - Hills, height Rubadah - Ash-colored Rudainah, Rudaynah - Old Arabic name Rufaidah, Rufaydah - Support Rukan - Steady, confident Rumailah, Rumaylah - Old Arabic name Rumaithah, Rumaythah - Old Arabic name Ruqayyah, Ruqayya - Gentle; name of the daughter of the Prophet Rushd - Sensible conduct Ruwaidah, Ruwaydah - Walking gently Ru'yah - Dream, vision RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saba' - Sheba, a town in Yemen Sabaa - a nice wind Sabah - Morning Sabihah - Beautiful Sabirah, Saabira - Patient Sabr - Patience, self-control Sabriyah - Patient Sadad - Right thing to do, lucky hand Sa'dah - Happiness Sa'diyah - Fortunate Safa' - Pure Safaa - Clarity, purity, serenity; name of a hill in Makkah Saffanah - Pearl Safiyyah, Safiya - Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend; wife of the Prophet Safun - Breezing Sahar - Dawn Sahlah, Sahla - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Sa'idah - Happy, fortunate Saihah - Good, useful Saja - to be calm and quiet Sajidah - Prostrating to God Sakinah, Sakeena - God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility Salihah - Correct, agreeable Salimah, Saleema - Peaceful, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy Salma - Peaceful, safe, healthy; a wife of the Prophet Salsabil, Salsabeel - Spring in Jannah Salwa - Solace; quail Samah, Samaah - Generosity Samar - Evening conversation Samarah - Soft light Samawah - Summit, height Sameh - Forgiver Samihah, Sameeha - Generous Samirah, Sameera - Entertaining female companion Samiyah, Saamiya - Elevated, exhalted, lofty Samra' - Soft, light tanned color Sana, Sanaa - Brilliance, splendor Sana', Sanaa' - Eminence, sublimity Saniyah - Resplendence, brilliance Sarah - Name of the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim Sauda, Sawdah - Wife of the Prophet Sawsan - Lily of the valley Sayyidah - Lady, woman Sfiyah - Righteous Shadan - Young gazelle Shadha, Shadhaa - Aroma Shadhiyah - Aromatic Shadiyah - Singer Shafiqah - Compassionate, sympathetic Shahd - Honey, honeycomb Shahidah - Witness Shahirah - Well-known, famous Shahlah - Blush Shahrazad - Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights" Shakirah - Thankful Shamilah - Complete, comprehensive Shams - Sun Sharifah, Shareefa, Sherrifah - Noble, honored Shawq - Longing Shayma, Shaymaa - to look out Shifa' - Curing, healing Shimah - Nature, habit Shiyam - Nature, character Shudun - Powerful, straight Shuhrah - Fame, reputation Shukrah - Thankfulness Shukriyah - Of thanks Shuruq - Rising, shining Sibal, Sibaal - Eyes with long lashes Siddiqah - Upright, very truthful Siham, Sihaam - Arrows Simah - Sign, characteristic, expression Sirah - See "Sarah" Sirin, Sireen - Wife of Prophet's companion Hassan ibn Thabit Su'ad, Souad - Good fortune Subhah - in the morning Subhiyah - of the morning Su'da - Happy, lucky Suha - Name of a star Suhailah, Suhaylah - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Suhaimah, Suhaymah - Small arrow Suhair, Suhayr - Proper name Sukainah, Sukaynah - Charming, likable Sulafah - Choicest Sultanah - Sultaness Sumaira, Sumayra - Diminutive of Samra' Sumaiyah, Sumayyah - Name of a lady companion of the Prophet — the first martyr in Islam Sunbul - Spikes of grain Sundus - Silk brocade Sura, Suraa - to travel by night RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabassum - Smiling Taghrid - Singing (as a bird) Tahani - Congratulations Tahirah, Taahira - Pure, chaste Tahiyah - Greeting Tahiyat - Greetings Taima', Tayma' - Oasis in Northwest Arabia Takiyah - Pious, righteous Talah, Taalah - Young palm tree Talibah - Seeker after knowledge Tamadur - Brilliant Taqiyah - Heedful of God Taqwa, Taqwaa - Piety, devoutness, heedfulness of God Tarub - Merry Tasnim - Fountain in paradise Tawbah - Repentence Thana', Thanaa' - Thankfulness, commendation, praise Thara', Tharaa' - Wealth Tharwah - Wealth Thawab - Reward Thuraiya, Thurayya - Star, constellation Pleiades Thuwaibah, Thuwaybah - Deserving of God's reward; name of a female companion of the Prophet Tibah - Goodness, kindness Tuba, Tubaa - Blessedness, beautitude Tuqa, Tuqaa - Heedfulness of God RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Ubab, 'Ubaab - Waves, heavy rain 'Uhud - Commitment, pledge, delegation 'Ula - Uppermost, highest Ulfah - Harmony, intimacy Umamah - Young mother; name of the Prophet's granddaughter Umaymah - Young mother Umm Kalthum - Name of the Prophet's daughter Umniyah - a wish, an aspiration Usaimah, Usaymah - Old Arabic name Uwaisah, Uwaysah - Bilberry, whortleberry RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wa'd - Promise Wadha, Wadhaa - Bright Wadi'ah - Calm, peaceable Wafa', Wafaa' - Faithfulness Wafiqah, Wafeeqa - Successful Wafiyah - Loyal, faithful Wahbiyah - Giving Wahibah - Giver, donor Wahidah - Exclusive, unique Wajd - Passion, strong emotion Wajihah - Eminent, distinguished, notable Wala', Walaa' - Loyalty Walidah - Newborn Walladah - Frequently producing, prolific Wardah, Wordah - Rose Warqa', Warqaa' - Pigeon Wasfiyah - Depictive Wasimah - Pretty, beautiful Wi'am - Harmony, agreement Wid - Loving, affectionate Widad, Widaad - Love, friendship Wifaq - Harmony, consent Wijdan - Ecstacy, sentiment Wisal, Wisaal - Reunion, being together, communion in love Wisam, Wisaam - Medal, badge of honor Wurud - Roses RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yafiah - High Yakootah - Emerald Yamha - Dove Yaminah - Right and proper; blessed Yarah - Warm Yasmin, Yasmeen - Jasmine Yasirah - Lenient Yumn - Good fortune, success Yumnah, Yumna - Right side Yusra, Yusraa - Most prosperous Yusriyah - Most prosperous RETURN TO INDEX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zafirah, Zaafirah - Victorious, successful Zahidah - Ascetic, abstentious Zahirah - Shining, luminous Zahra', Zahraa' - White Zahrah - Flower, beauty, star Zahwah - Beauty, pretty Zain, Zayn - Beauty Zainab, Zaynab - an ornamented tree; name of the daughter of the Prophet Zakiyah - Pure Zanubiya - Name of a great Syrian queen Zaynah, Zaina - Beautiful Zinah, Zinat - Adornment, ornamentation Zubaidah - Excellent; name of the wife of Caliph Harun Al Rashid Zuha, Zuhaa - Adornment Zuhrah - Brightness Zuhur - to flower, to blossom, to glow Zumurrud - Emerald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior of Light Posted February 27, 2004 Thanks , i lost a book on that topic.And its always good to read the meaning of your name. im happy As our Prophet SAW said give your children good names.They are beautiful and they deserve beautiful names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7_steps_2_Heaven Posted February 27, 2004 axsantu abaayadiis, laakiin already, ciyaalkeyga wixi aan u bixin lahaay waa ii diyaar. thnx though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Fidele Posted February 28, 2004 Jazakallahu khairan for that lovely post, Shaabella, but it's missing one! I've searched far and wide for my name in dozens of these Arabic name directories, and still to no avail! :confused: My name is spelled Siraad in Somali, Sirat in Arabic. My parents explained the name to me as a child, meaning "the guide to the right path." But from my own analysis, Sirat in Arabic means "the straight path, or way"--eg. Siraatal Mustaqim. Similarly, in the Quran al-Sirat is the sword-thin path that all souls must pass that bridges over hell, in order to reach paradise. Manshallah, that's quite something to bear the name of, but I know it's not a very common name amongst Somalis and even less amongst Arabs and other Muslims. Wa salaam alaikum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OG_Girl Posted March 3, 2004 lol girl u have a lot of time wallahi salam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality Check Posted March 3, 2004 Originally posted by Shaabella: Ara - Opinions I guess that would be my "arabic" name. And who in the right mind would name a daughter virgin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaamac_Bootaan Posted March 4, 2004 do you also have such a list of Somali names? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
