An Arabic name usually arrives with its meaning attached. Light, night, jasmine, generous, eternal. Here are some of the most loved Arabic names for girls and boys, what they mean, and how each one looks written in its own script.
One honest note first: many Arabic names carry more than one reading, and families and dictionaries don't always agree. The meanings below are the most common ones.
Arabic Names for Girls
| Name | In Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Layla | ليلى | Night |
| Noor | نور | Light |
| Yasmin | ياسمين | Jasmine |
| Amira | أميرة | Princess |
| Salma | سلمى | Peaceful, safe |
| Aisha | عائشة | Living, alive |
| Maryam | مريم | The Arabic form of Mary |
| Hana | هناء | Happiness |
| Leen | لين | Gentle, soft |
| Sara | سارة | One who brings joy |
Arabic Names for Boys
| Name | In Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Yusuf | يوسف | The Arabic form of Joseph |
| Omar | عمر | Long lived, flourishing |
| Adam | آدم | The first man |
| Ali | علي | High, exalted |
| Karim | كريم | Generous |
| Zayd | زيد | Growth, abundance |
| Hamza | حمزة | Strong, steadfast |
| Ibrahim | إبراهيم | The Arabic form of Abraham |
| Khalid | خالد | Eternal |
| Tariq | طارق | Morning star |
Why the Script Matters
Arabic is written right to left, and most letters join the one beside them, so a name has a shape as well as a sound. Layla written in English letters is a name. Written as ليلى, it is the name as the family has always seen it, with its own rhythm and flow.
That is also why Arabic names travel so well onto jewelry. The connected letters make a single, flowing form rather than a row of separate characters.
Names From Other Languages
Many families mix Arabic names with names from other languages. Emma, Daniel or Sofia can all be written in Arabic script too. We showed how in what your name looks like in Arabic.
Wearing a Name in Arabic
Once the name is chosen, it can be worn. An Arabic name necklace, bracelet or ring carries one name, crafted as one seamless piece in connected script. For a mother with several children, or a couple, the multiple name pieces carry two or more names side by side, and we explained how in our guide to Arabic multiple name jewelry.
The live preview shows every name in Arabic before you order. Choose 18K gold plating, Rhodium Silver or 18K rose gold plating, made on a stainless steel base, not brass, so it is waterproof, durable and hypoallergenic, or 18K Gold Vermeil, real 18K gold over solid 925 sterling silver, for something more precious. Vermeil rings are made to size. Every piece is made to order and finished by hand in 7 to 10 days, then delivered free within 1 to 2 weeks, anywhere in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are popular Arabic names for girls?
Layla, Noor, Yasmin, Amira, Salma, Aisha, Maryam, Hana, Leen and Sara are among the most loved Arabic names for girls.
What are popular Arabic names for boys?
Yusuf, Omar, Adam, Ali, Karim, Zayd, Hamza, Ibrahim, Khalid and Tariq are among the most loved Arabic names for boys.
What does Layla mean in Arabic?
Layla means night. It is written ليلى in Arabic script.
What does Noor mean?
Noor means light, and it is written نور in Arabic.
Do Arabic names always have one meaning?
Not always. Many Arabic names carry more than one reading, and families and dictionaries can differ. The meanings here are the most common ones.
Can a name from another language be written in Arabic?
Yes. Names from any language can be written in Arabic script, and the live preview shows how before you order.