In Muslim families, it is important to choose baby girl names that holds meaningful significance. This alphabetical list features common Muslim female names, designed to assist you in the meaningful task of selecting the perfect name for your daughter.
Please note that the pronunciation of each name may vary depending on its original language. Muslim baby girl names are not limited to Arabic; they can originate from various languages as long as they carry a meaningful significance. Since some languages do not have an English equivalent for every letter, the names here are transliterated into English letters, and their spellings may differ. For accurate pronunciation, refer to the original language.
From Abidah, meaning “worshiper,” to Zayba, meaning “beautiful,” this list provides a wide range of Muslim baby girl names and their meanings to help you find the ideal name for your baby.

Muslim Baby Girl Names in Islam

Islam encourages choosing beautiful and meaningful names. Allah says in the Quran:

“And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them.”
(Surah Al-A‘raf 7:180 — Quran.com)

Babies in Muslim families should be given a name that carries a significant meaning. This alphabetical list contains common female Muslim names, to help you begin the difficult process of choosing baby girl names for your daughter.
Note that the exact pronunciation of each name depends on the original language. Muslim baby girl  names do not need to be Arabic names; they can come from other languages as long as they have a significant meaning. Some languages do not have an English equivalent for every letter, so they are transliterated into English letters here and the exact spelling may vary. Please refer to the original language for correct pronunciation.
From Abidah, which means “worshiper,” to Zayba, which means “beautiful,” here’s a list of dozens of Muslim baby girl names and their meanings to consider as you decide on the right name for your baby.

A ( Beautiful Muslim Baby girl names)

Abidah: Worshiper
Adibah: Literature, cultured
Adilah: Honest, fair
Afaf: Chastity
Aisha: Prosperous
Aliyah: Sublime
Ala: Bounties
Aminah: Secure, protected
Amal: Hope
Amani: Aspirations
Aminah: Trustworthy
Amirah: Princess
Anisah: Affectionate
Anjum: Stars
Aqilah: Intelligent
Areej: Fragrance
Arwa: Nice-looking
Asilah: Honey-like
Asimah: Protector
Asiyah: Nurse
Asma: High
Atifah: Sympathetic
Atiyyah: Gift
Azizah: Precious

Aabirah – Fleeting fragrance
Aafiya – Good health
Aaira – Noble, respectful
Aaliyah – Exalted, high
Aasmaa – Supreme
Aatika – Generous
Areeba – Wise
Aseela – Noble
Azeeza – Powerful, respected

B (Islamic baby girl names starting from B)

Badiah: Admirable
Badriyah: Full moon
Barakah: Blessing
Bashirah: Bringer of good news
Basimah: Always smiling
Basmah: Smile
Bushra: Good news
Buthaynah: Beautiful woman

Badiha – Unique
Basma – Smile
Bayan – Clarity
Bareerah – Faithful
Basilah – Brave
Bisma – Polite
Bushayra – Bringer of glad tidings

D (Unique Baby girl names starting from D)

Dariya: Knowledgeable
Deema: Drizzling rain
Deena: Pious
Dua: Personal prayer, supplication
Durra: Pearl
Durriya: Sparkling

Daaniya – Close, near
Dareen – Fragrant
Dawha – Tree
Dima – Continuous rain
Diyana – Religion, faith
Durrah – Precious pearl

F (Best Islamic Baby girl names)

Faida: Benefit
Faiza: Successful
Farah: Happiness
Fareeda: Unique
Farha: Happiness
Farhana: Happy
Farukh: Auspicious
Fateen: Smart
Fateena: Charming
Fatinah: Intelligent
Fayrooz: Turquoise
Fazila: Excellent
Feryal: Beauty of light
Firdaws: Garden of Paradise

Faaiza – Victorious
Fadwa – Self-sacrifice
Fairozah – Precious stone
Falak – Sky
Fariha – Joyful
Fawziya – Successful
Fida – Sacrifice

GH (Attractive baby girl names)

Ghada: Young woman
Ghaya: Goal

Ghaziyah – Warrior
Ghina – Richness
Ghusoon – Branches
Gulrukh – Face like a flower

H

Habibah: Beloved
Hadeel: Cooing sound
Hadiya: Guide
Hadiyya: Gift
Hala: Aura around the moon
Hameeda: Praiseworthy
Hamidah: Thankful
Hana: Felicity
Hanan: Mercy
Hanifah: Believer
Hasanat: Good deeds
Haseena: Charming
Hiba: Gift
Hiyam: Passion
Huda: Guidance
Husna: Beautiful

Haifa – Slender
Haleema – Gentle
Hibbah – Gift
Hoor – Maiden of Paradise
Husniyah – Beautiful

I

Ibtihaj: Joy
Ibtisam: Smile
Iffat: Loyalty
Ilham: Intuition
Iman: Faith
Inayat: Favor

Ibrah – Lesson
Ifrah – Happiness
Ijlal – Respect
Inara – Light
Irsa – Rainbow

J

Jaleela: Majestic
Jameela: Beautiful
Janan: Soul
Jawhara: Gemstone
Jumana: Large pearl

Jasira – Bold
Jumanah – Silver pearl
Juwairiyah – Young woman
Jalilah – Great
Jood – Generosity

K

Kamila: Complete
Kareema: Generous
Kawkab: Star; planet
Kawthar: Abundance; name of a river in Paradise

Kanza – Treasure
Karimah – Noble
Khayra – Goodness
Kifayah – Sufficiency
Kowsar – River of Paradise

KH
Khadeeja: Historical name
Khaleela: Friend
Khalida: Eternal
Khawlah: Deer

L

Labeeba: Intelligent
Lama: Beautiful
Lamees: Soft
Lamya: Bright
Lateefa: Gentle
Layla: Nighttime
Lina: Delicate
Lubna: Historical name
Lulu: Pearl

M

Maha: Wild deer
Mahasin: Beauties
Maisah: Walking proudly
Majeeda: Glorious
Majidah: Glorious
Malikah: Queen
Manal: Achievement
Maram: Aspiration
Mariyyah: Fair woman
Maryam: Historical name
Masirah: Happy
Maysara: Affluence
Maymuna: Blessed
Maysoon: Historical name
Muhayrah: Skilled
Muhsina: Charitable
Mujahida: Effort
Mumina: Faithful
Muna: Wish
Munirah: Bright
Munyah: Wish

N

Nabeeha: Intelligent
Nabeela: Noble
Nabiha: Eminent
Nahida: Youthful
Nahla: Honey bee
Naila: Historical name
Naima: Comfortable
Najda: Courage
Najiha: Successful
Najla: With large eyes
Najma: Star
Najwa: Conversation
Nashwa: Elation
Nasiha: Advisor
Nasreen: White rose
Nawal: Gift
Nima: Blessing
Nishat: Cheer
Noora: Light
Nuha: Intellectual

Q

Qamar: Moon
Qaseema: Beautiful
Qayima: Precious
R
Rabab: White clouds
Rafeeda: Assistance
Raghad: Ease
Raheema: Beneficent
Raida: Leader
Raifa: Compassionate
Raisa: Chief
Rajwa: Expectation
Rana: Attractive
Raneem: Musical note
Raqiyah: Ascending
Rasha: Young gazelle
Rasheeda: Righteous
Rasima: Designer
Rayhana: Fragrant
Rayya: Fragrance
Raziya: Contented
Reema: White antelope
Rizwana: Pleasure
Ruwayda: Graceful

S

Saba: Morning breeze
Sabah: Morning
Sabira: Patient
Sadaf: Mother of pearl
Safa: Purity
Safiyyah: Sincere friend
Sahar: Vigil
Sajidah: Worshipper
Sakeena: Tranquility
Salma: Safe
Salwa: Solace
Samirah: Companion
Samiyah: Lofty
Sana: Radiance
Sara: Historical name
Sayeeda: Happy
Seema: Sign
Sidrah: Lote-tree
Sufiya: Pious
Suha: Star
Suhayla: Gentle
Sultana: Queen
Sumayyah: Lofty
Sundus: Silk

SH

Shafea: Forgiving
Shaheeda: Witness to truth
Shaheera: Famous
Shakira: Thankful
Shameela: Good merit
Shameem: Sweet fragrance
Shamma: Proud
Shareefa: Honest

T

Taghreed: Singing birds
Tahani: Congratulations
Tahira: Pure
Taliba: Seeker of knowledge
Tameema: Complete
Tanweer: Illumination
Tasneem: Fountain of Paradise
Tawfeeqa: Prosperous
Thana: Gratitude
Thurayya: Constellations
Tooba: Blessedness

U

Ulfah: Affection
Uzma: Supreme

W

Wadad: Affection
Wafa: Loyalty
Wajida: Passionate
Warda: Flower
Waseema: Pretty

Y

Yamama: Dove
Yameena: Proper
Yasmeen: Jasmine
Yumna: Blessed
Yusra: Prosperity

Z

Zafira: Successful
Zaha: Radiance
Zahida: Pious
Zahira: Radiant
Zahra: Flower
Zakiyya: Intelligent
Zarwa: Peak
Zayba: Beautiful
Zuha: Decoration
Zulaykha: Historical name

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