Arabic names for our baby
Some common names such as Azucena or Guadalupe are of Arabic origin, but also other more exotic ones, such as Sherezade.
One of the most complicated decisions that a mother has to make throughout her life is choosing the name of her children . If you are expecting a baby and you are looking for a really original name, maybe you should think about searching among names with Arabic etymology. These are characterized by smooth loudness and the use of S and R . There are names of Arabic origin that are widely spread in our country, but there are also other lesser-known and more exotic ones that are yet to be discovered . If you need inspiration to name your baby, here is a list of Arabic names for both boys and girls:
Index
ADNAN
The meaning of Adnan is “colonist”. The name comes from Adnan, the man who is considered the father of the tribes that settled north of the Arabian peninsula in ancient times. The protagonist of the famous Serial podcast is called Adnan Syed.
AISHA
Aisha means “life”. She was the second wife of Muhammad, whom he married at 7 years of age. Aisha played an important role in the development of Islam, becoming a role model for Muslim women. The actress Aisha Tyler, known for her role in the series Between Ghosts, is famous. It is also the title of the famous feminist song performed by artist Khaled and translated into several languages.
ALMUDENA
Almudena comes from “al-mudayna” which means “the citadel”. It is a name that has been integrated into Catholicism to the point where the patron saint of Madrid is the Virgen de la Almudena. His saint is November 9. Some famous Almudenas are the writer Almudena Grandes or the gymnast Almudena Cid.
AZUCENA
The name Azucena comes from the flower “lily (lillium)”, which is why it is also related to the names Lilian or Liliana. The saint is celebrated on August 15, since Our Lady of the Azucena is celebrated. The name also evokes the white and the pure.
FATIMA
It means “the one that is unique”. Its etymology is Arabic, but it is a very widespread name throughout the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. The best known Fatimas in our country are Fátima Baeza, who played Esther at Hospital Central, and Fátima Báñez, current Minister of Employment and Social Security of our country
GUADALUPE
It is generally used for women, but it can also be for men. It means “river of love” and comes from the Arabic “wad-al-hub”. The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Extremadura and Mexico, where she is highly revered. His saint is December 12. The diminutives of Guadalupe are Lupe, Lupita or Guada. Actress Lupita Nyong’o gets her name from the saint, since she was born in the capital of Mexico.
KAYDEN
Male name meaning “friend, partner”. We can also find him as Kaden or Kaiden. It is a rarely used name, so if you want to give your baby an original name, no one else will be sure that you are right with Kayden or one of its variations.
OMAR
Omar is one of the most popular Arabic names for men. The etymology of the name can come from two different origins: one would mean “the one who builds” and the other “the one with the long life.” Being possibly also of Hebrew origin, his saint is celebrated on November 16. The name is shared by the recently deceased actor Omar Sharif, the musician Don Omar and the well-known character from The Wire series, Omar Little.
RAMI
Also spelled Ramy, it is a male Arabic name. It is more popular in the Arab countries that are closer to the Mediterranean and means “the one who dreams, the one who aspires”. With the same name we find the actor Rami Malek (Mr Robot, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Night at the Museum).
SAMIRA
This woman’s name means “companion of the nocturnal conversation”. It has numerous variants such as Shamira, Xamira, Zamira or Samra and is the feminine of Samir. It receives the same name Samira Wiley, actress of ‘ Orange is the New Black ‘.
SHEREZADE
Probably one of the most popular Arab girl names thanks to the protagonist of The Thousand and One Nights, who to save her life had to tell a story, always leaving the king wanting to know how she continued. His name can also be written as Sheherezade, Shirazad, or Shahrazad.
SHIA
Unisex name, although in general it is used for males. It means “follower”. Without a doubt, the most famous Shia is the controversial actor Shia LaBeouf, thanks to which the name has become popular.
XIOMARA
Xiomara is a variant of Siomara whose meaning is “the most beautiful star in the universe.” It is a typical name in South America. Guiomar also comes from the same name.
YAMIL
Yamil is a little used boy’s name that means “beautiful.” Other variants of Yamil are Jamil, Gamil, Cemil or Jameel, most used in the United States. The feminine equivalent would be Jamila.
ZAIN
It means “beauty” or “beautiful”. It can also be written as Zein or Zayn, and the feminine is Zainah. The name has become popular thanks to Zayn Malik, a former One Direction member.
And if you are not convinced by any of these names for your baby, you can also take a look at the list of names of Greek origin that we have prepared for you.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.