List of female Muslim names and their meanings

NameMeaningNameMeaning
Abeer Fragrance
Ablaa Perfectly formed
Aadab Hope and need
Adeela Equal
Afaf Chastity
Afraa White
Afrah Happiness
Ahlam Witty; one who has pleasent dreams;imaginative
Ahd Pledge; Knowledge
Aida Visiting; Returning
Aisha Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prohet Muhammad
Aalia Exalted; Highest social standing
Alia Exalted; Highest social standing
Almas Diamond
Aamaal Hopes; Aspirations
Amal Hope; Aspiration
Amani Wishes; Aspirations
Amatullah Female servant of Allah
Ameena Trustworthy; Faithful
Ameera Leader; Princess
Anaan Clouds
Anbar Perfume; Ambergris
Aneesa Friendly; of good company
Anwaar Rays of light
Areebah Witty and smart
Areej Pleasent smell
Aroob (Woman) Loving to her husband
Arwa Female mountain goat
Asiya One who tends to the weak and heals them
Asah Plant known for its greeness
Asalah Purity
Aseelah One belonging to a great heritage and family
Asma Daughter of Abu Bakr
Aasmaa Excellent; Precious
Ayeh Sign; distinct
Azhaar Flowers; Blossoms
Azeeza Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Azza Young female gazelle
Badriya Resembling full moon
Baheera Dazzling; Brilliant
Bahiyaa Beautiful; Radiant
Balqis The name of the Queen of Sheba
Banan Finger tips
Baraa'a Excelling
Baasima Smiling
Baseema Smiling
Basheera Bringer of good tidings
Basma A smile
Batool Ascetic virgin
Bushra Good omen
Buthayna Of beautiful and tender body
Dhuha Forenoon
Faiza  Victorious; Winner
Fadheela Virtue
Fadwa Name derived from self-sacrifice
Falak Star
Fareeda Unique
Fareeha Happy; Joyful
Firyal Name
Fatima Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom)
Faatin Captivating
Faatina Captivating
Fawziya Successful; Victorious
Firdoos Paradise
Ghaada Beautiful
Ghaaliya Fragrant
Ghaydaa Young and delicate
Ghusoon Branches (tree)
Haadiya Guide to righteousness
Hadiya Gift
Hameeda Praiseworthy
Hana Happiness
Hanan Mercy
Haala Aureole
Haleema Gentle; Patient
Haneefa True believer
Haniya Pleased; Happy
Hasna Beautiful
Hayaam Deliriously in love
Hayat Life
Haifa Slender; of beautiful body
Hessa Destiny
Hind Proper name
Huda Right guidance
Huma A bird which lives in a quiet area and whenever it flies to the 
city it fills the people with joy
Hooriya Angel
Husn Beauty
Ibtihaaj Joy
Ikraam Honor; Hospitality; Generosity
Ilhaam Intuition
Iman Faith; Belief
Imtithal (Polite) Obedience
Inaam Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal
Inas Sociability
Inaya Concern; Solicitude
Intisaar Triumph
Izdihaar Flourishing; Blossoming
Jala Clarity; Elucidation
Jameela Beautiful
Janaan Heart or soul
Jumaana Silver pearl
Kaamla Perfect
Kameela Most perfect
Kareema Generous; Noble
Kawkab Satellite
Kawthar River in Paradise
Khadeeja Name of Prophet Muhammad's wife
Khalida Immortal
Khawlah Proper name
Khairiya Charitable; Good
Khulood Immortality
Kouther River in Jennah (paradise)
Kulthoom Daughter of the prohet Mohammed peace be upon him
Lamees Soft to the touch
Lamya Dark-lipped
Lateefa Gentle; Kind
Leena Tender
Lubaaba The innermost essence
Lama Darkness of lips
Madeeha Praiseworthy
Maha Gazelle
Maisa Walking with proud swinging gait
Majida Glorious
Majeeda Glorious
Makaarim Of good and honorable character
Malak Angel
Manaar Guiding light (lighthouse)
Maraam Aspiration
Maryam Name of Mother of Jesus
Manaal Attainment; Achievement
Mawiya Old Arabic name
May Old Arabic name
Maimoona Auspicious; Blessed
Maysaa To walk with a swinging gait
Maysoon Of beautiful face and body
Mayyada To walk with a swinging gait
Mufeeda Useful
Muhja Heart's blood; Soul
Muna Wish; Desire
Muneera Illuminating; Shedding light
Musheera Giving counsel
Nabeeha Intelligent
Nabeela Noble
Nada Generosity; Dew
Nadia The begining, first
Nadira Rare, Precious
Nadeeda Equal (to another person); Rival
Nadwa Council
Nafeesa Precious thing
Naila Acquirer; Obtainer
Naeema Living a soft, enjoyable life
Najaah Success
Najeeba Of noble birth
Najiya Safe
Najat Safety
Najwa Confidential talk; Secret conversation
Najla Of wide eyes
Najya Victorious
Nashida Student
Nashita Energetic and full of life
Nasiha One who gives valuable advice
Nasira Victorious, helper
Nawal Gift
Nawar Flower
Nazaaha Purity; Righteousness;Honesty
Nazeeha Honest
Nazeeya Optimistic and full of hope
Nazeera Like; Equal; Matching
Nibaal Arrows
Naeema Blessing; Loan
Nesayem Flower
Nida Call
Nimaat Blessings; Loans
Nudhar Gold
Nuha Intrelligence; Mind
Nahla A drink (of water)
Noor Light
Nouf Highest point on a mountain
Nusayba Proper name
Nuzha Pleasure trip; Excursion spot
Rabab White cloud
Rabeea Garden
Radhiyaa Content; Satisfied
Radhwa Name of mountain in Medina
Raghd Pleasant
Raaida Leader
Raja Hope
Rana To gaze; Look
Rafa Happiness; Prosperity
Rand Tree of good scent
Raniya Gazing
Rasha Young gazelle
Rasheeda Wise; Mature
Rawdha Garden
Raawiya Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry)
Raya Sated with drink
Reem Gazelle
Reema White antelope
Rukan Steady; Confident
Ruqaya Name of the Prophet's daughter
Ruwayda Walking gently
Saabira Patient
Safa Clarity; Purity; Serenity
Safiya Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend
Sahar Dawn
Sahla Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Sakeena God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility
Saaliha Good; Useful
Saleema Safe; Healthy
Saalima Safe; Healthy
Salma Peaceful
Salwa Quail; Solace
Samaah Generosity
Samar Evening conversations
Sameeha Generous
Sameera Entertaining companion (woman)
Saamiya Elevated; Lofty
Sana Resplendence; Brilliance
Sawda Proper name
Sawsan Lily of the valley
Shatha Aromatic
Shaadiya Singer
Shareefa Noble
Sihaam Arrows
Suha Name of a star
Suhayla Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Suhayma Small arrow
Suhair Proper name
Sumaiyaa Proper name
Taahira Pure; Chaste
Taroob Merry
Thanaa Thankfulness
Tharaa Wealth
Thuraya Star
Tamadhur Proper name
Wafa Faithfulness
Wafeeqa Successful
Wafiya Loyal; Faithful
Wajeeha Eminent; Distinguished
Warda Rose
Widad Love; Friendship
Wijdan Ecstasy; Sentiment
Wisaal Communion in love
Yasmeen Jasmine
Yasirah Lenient
Yafiah High
Yakootah Emerald
Yamha Dove
Yumn Good fortune; Success
Yusraa Proper name
Zaafira Victorious; Successful
Zahira Shining; Luminous
Zahraa White
Zahrah Flower; Beauty; Star
Zakiyaa Pure
Zainab Name of Prophet's daughter
Zaina Beautiful


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