Traditional Islamic Girl Names can carry family memories, a meaningful word, or a connection with Muslim history. This collection brings together 200 distinct names, with the English form, Arabic and Urdu spellings, meanings in three languages, and a short explanation. Similar English spellings are kept separate only when the original names are genuinely different.
اس فہرست میں ۲۰۰ نام، ان کے عربی اور اردو املا، انگریزی، اردو اور عربی معانی، اور مختصر تشریح دی گئی ہے۔ قرآنی نام، قرآنی الفاظ اور مسلمانوں میں رائج نام الگ نوعیت رکھتے ہیں۔
Quick Answer
For traditional Islamic girl names with a clear historical connection, start by reading the cards for Maryam, Aishah, Khadijah, Fatimah, Zaynab, Hafsah and Safiyyah. Maryam is explicitly named in Quran 3:36. Other names have hadith, historical or linguistic connections, which are not the same kind of evidence.
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How to Read the Meanings and Sources
Q references point to Quran passages; H references point to numbered reports in Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Muslim. They establish only what the linked passage actually says. L and D references are linguistic sources. Links are grouped at the end. For ordinary Arabic word names, the meanings are lexical glosses; they are not claimed to be definitions given by a hadith.
A Quranic word is not automatically a Quranic personal name. A name familiar in Muslim families is not automatically exclusively Islamic. Some inherited proper names have debated origins: those cards give the name’s identity or alternative explanations instead of a fabricated translation. Urdu and Arabic glosses here are editorial translations and explanations, not quotations from scripture.
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Traditional Islamic Girl Names: Names 1–10 — Maryam to Maymunah
1. Maryam — مريم — مریم
English meaning / name identity: Maryam (Mary); original etymology debated
اردو معنی: مریم؛ اصل لغوی معنی میں اختلاف
المعنى بالعربية: اسم مريم؛ اشتقاقه الأصلي مختلف فيه
Meaning explained: The Quran explicitly names Maryam; it does not give a dictionary translation of her name. [Q1]
2. Aishah — عائشة — عائشہ
English meaning / name identity: Living; alive
اردو معنی: زندہ؛ زندگی والی
المعنى بالعربية: حيّة؛ ذات حياة
Meaning explained: A feminine name from the Arabic language of life; Aishah is named in Sahih al-Bukhari. [H1, H4]
3. Khadijah — خديجة — خدیجہ
English meaning / name identity: A girl born before full term
اردو معنی: وقت سے پہلے پیدا ہونے والی بچی
المعنى بالعربية: المولودة قبل تمام مدة الحمل
Meaning explained: This old literal meaning is separate from the honored history of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. [H2]
4. Fatimah — فاطمة — فاطمہ
English meaning / name identity: One who weans
اردو معنی: دودھ چھڑانے والی
المعنى بالعربية: التي تفطم
Meaning explained: The root concerns weaning. Religious affection for the name comes from Fatimah, not a promise attached to its letters. [H3]
5. Zaynab — زينب — زینب
English meaning / name identity: Traditional name; etymology uncertain
اردو معنی: قدیم نام؛ اصل معنی قطعی نہیں
المعنى بالعربية: اسم قديم مختلف في اشتقاقه
Meaning explained: A fragrant-tree interpretation exists, but is not certain. Sahih Muslim records the Prophet ﷺ giving this name. [H6, L3]
6. Ruqayyah — رقية — رقیہ
English meaning / name identity: Often related to rising; derivation debated
اردو معنی: بلندی سے منسوب؛ اشتقاق میں اختلاف
المعنى بالعربية: يُربط بالرقيّ؛ وفي اشتقاقه خلاف
Meaning explained: Lexical explanations include rising and ruqyah-related derivations. Do not present one as a Quranic definition. [L4]
7. Hafsah — حفصة — حفصہ
English meaning / name identity: Gathering; also linked with Hafs, a lion cub
اردو معنی: جمع کرنے سے نسبت؛ حفص، شیر کے بچے، سے بھی جوڑا جاتا ہے
المعنى بالعربية: يُفسر بالجمع؛ ويُربط بحفص ولد الأسد
Meaning explained: References give more than one lexical explanation. Its historical bearer Hafsah is explicitly named in Bukhari. [H4, D2]
8. Safiyyah — صفية — صفیہ
English meaning / name identity: Chosen; sincere friend
اردو معنی: منتخب؛ مخلص سہیلی
المعنى بالعربية: مختارة؛ صديقة خالصة
Meaning explained: The language suggests selection or closeness. Safiyyah is named among the Prophet’s wives in Bukhari. [H4]
9. Juwayriyah — جويرية — جویریہ
English meaning / name identity: Little young woman; diminutive of jariyah
اردو معنی: جاریہ کی تصغیر؛ کم سن لڑکی
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير جارية، أي الفتاة الصغيرة
Meaning explained: This is a historical diminutive, not a literal meaning of happiness or roses. Muslim records the naming. [H5]
10. Maymunah — ميمونة — میمونہ
English meaning / name identity: Blessed; fortunate
اردو معنی: بابرکت؛ خوش بخت
المعنى بالعربية: مباركة؛ ذات يُمن
Meaning explained: This is a positive word meaning, not a guarantee of future fortune. Maymunah appears as a narrator in Bukhari. [H7]
Names 11–20 — Sawdah to Atikah
11. Sawdah — سودة — سودہ
English meaning / name identity: Dark; black-complexioned
اردو معنی: سیاہی یا گہری رنگت سے منسوب
المعنى بالعربية: ذات سواد
Meaning explained: An old descriptive name, without a judgment of worth or beauty; Sawdah is named in Bukhari. [H4]
12. Asma — أسماء — اسماء
English meaning / name identity: Names
اردو معنی: نام؛ اسم کی جمع
المعنى بالعربية: جمع اسم
Meaning explained: The spelling أسماء is the plural of name. It should not be confused with أسمى, meaning higher.
13. Sarah — سارة — سارہ
English meaning / name identity: Lady; princess (Hebrew origin)
اردو معنی: معزز خاتون؛ شہزادی، عبرانی اصل
المعنى بالعربية: سيدة أو أميرة، من أصل عبري
Meaning explained: A traditional name in Muslim families whose familiar meaning is inherited from Hebrew, not an Arabic Quranic definition.
14. Sumayyah — سمية — سمیہ
English meaning / name identity: Elevated; lofty
اردو معنی: بلند؛ عالی مرتبہ
المعنى بالعربية: عالية؛ رفيعة
Meaning explained: A traditional feminine name associated in naming references with elevation. No claim is made that the name itself occurs in the Quran. [L5]
15. Ramlah — رملة — رملہ
English meaning / name identity: A sandy patch; sand
اردو معنی: ریت؛ ریت کا قطعہ
المعنى بالعربية: قطعة من الرمل
Meaning explained: A natural landscape word used as an old Arabic personal name.
16. Hind — هند — ہند
English meaning / name identity: Old Arabic name; also India
اردو معنی: قدیم عربی نام؛ ہندوستان بھی
المعنى بالعربية: اسم عربي قديم؛ ويُطلق على الهند
Meaning explained: A traditional camel-group explanation is reported, but uncertain; avoid turning it into a fixed spiritual meaning.
17. Umm Kulthum — أم كلثوم — ام کلثوم
English meaning / name identity: Mother of Kulthum; traditional compound name
اردو معنی: کلثوم کی ماں؛ قدیم مرکب نام
المعنى بالعربية: أم كلثوم؛ اسم مركب على صورة الكنية
Meaning explained: Umm means mother. Kulthum is traditionally explained by fullness of the cheeks; the compound has a kunya form.
18. Aminah — آمنة — آمنہ
English meaning / name identity: Safe; secure
اردو معنی: امن والی؛ محفوظ
المعنى بالعربية: آمنة من الخوف
Meaning explained: The initial long vowel matters: آمنة concerns safety, while أمينة is the distinct word for trustworthy.
19. Halimah — حليمة — حلیمہ
English meaning / name identity: Forbearing; gentle
اردو معنی: بردبار؛ نرم خو
المعنى بالعربية: صبورة؛ ذات حِلم
Meaning explained: Hilm describes patient self-restraint rather than weakness or passivity.
20. Atikah — عاتكة — عاتکہ
English meaning / name identity: Pure; clear (traditional lexical explanation)
اردو معنی: پاکیزہ؛ صاف، ایک لغوی توضیح
المعنى بالعربية: صافية؛ خالصة، في أحد المعاني
Meaning explained: This old name has several lexical associations; the gloss is not a statement about a child’s future character.
Names 21–30 — Abidah to Azizah
21. Abidah — عابدة — عابدہ
English meaning / name identity: Worshipper
اردو معنی: عبادت کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: متعبدة لله
Meaning explained: The feminine form describes worship. It is a meaningful word, not proof that a particular woman is named in scripture.
22. Adilah — عادلة — عادلہ
English meaning / name identity: Just; fair
اردو معنی: انصاف کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: منصفة؛ ذات عدل
Meaning explained: The name expresses fairness in judgment and conduct.
23. Afifah — عفيفة — عفیفہ
English meaning / name identity: Chaste; self-restrained
اردو معنی: پاک دامن؛ ضبط رکھنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: ذات عفة
Meaning explained: Iffah concerns restraint and honorable conduct, not a prediction about the bearer.
24. Aliyah — عالية — عالیہ
English meaning / name identity: High; elevated
اردو معنی: بلند؛ اونچی
المعنى بالعربية: مرتفعة؛ عالية
Meaning explained: This entry uses عالية. Similar English spellings can represent different Arabic forms.
25. Anisah — أنيسة — انیسہ
English meaning / name identity: Friendly companion
اردو معنی: ملنسار؛ اچھی ساتھی
المعنى بالعربية: مؤنسة؛ لطيفة الصحبة
Meaning explained: The meaning concerns warmth and pleasant companionship.
26. Amirah — أميرة — امیرہ
English meaning / name identity: Princess; female leader
اردو معنی: شہزادی؛ خاتون امیر
المعنى بالعربية: أميرة؛ صاحبة إمارة
Meaning explained: A title-derived feminine name. Its Arabic origin alone does not make it a Quranic personal name.
27. Aqilah — عقيلة — عقیلہ
English meaning / name identity: Sensible; intelligent
اردو معنی: عقل مند؛ سمجھ دار
المعنى بالعربية: عاقلة؛ راجحة العقل
Meaning explained: The word belongs to the language of understanding and sound judgment.
28. Arwa — أروى — ارویٰ
English meaning / name identity: Female mountain goat; ibex
اردو معنی: پہاڑی بکری
المعنى بالعربية: أنثى الوعل
Meaning explained: A traditional Arabic nature name. Animal-based name meanings should not be replaced with invented religious meanings.
29. Asiyah — آسية — آسیہ
English meaning / name identity: Traditional name; etymology debated
اردو معنی: قدیم نام؛ لغوی اصل میں اختلاف
المعنى بالعربية: اسم مختلف في أصله اللغوي
Meaning explained: Pharaoh’s believing wife is described without a name in Quran 66:11 and named in Bukhari. آسية is not عاصية, disobedient. [Q2, H1]
30. Azizah — عزيزة — عزیزہ
English meaning / name identity: Dear; honored; strong
اردو معنی: عزیز؛ باعزت؛ مضبوط
المعنى بالعربية: عزيزة؛ كريمة القدر
Meaning explained: For a person, the word conveys esteem or strength; it does not assign divine perfection.
Names 31–40 — Badriyah to Faridah
31. Badriyah — بدرية — بدریہ
English meaning / name identity: Related to the full moon
اردو معنی: پورے چاند سے منسوب
المعنى بالعربية: منسوبة إلى البدر
Meaning explained: A feminine adjective built from badr, the full moon.
32. Bahiyyah — بهية — بہیہ
English meaning / name identity: Beautiful; radiant
اردو معنی: خوب صورت؛ روشن
المعنى بالعربية: جميلة؛ مشرقة
Meaning explained: The meaning is an ordinary human description of beauty and brightness.
33. Bashirah — بشيرة — بشیرہ
English meaning / name identity: Bearer of good news
اردو معنی: خوش خبری دینے والی
المعنى بالعربية: مبشرة بالخير
Meaning explained: It describes conveying welcome news, without promising a particular event.
34. Basmah — بسمة — بسمہ
English meaning / name identity: A smile
اردو معنی: مسکراہٹ
المعنى بالعربية: ابتسامة
Meaning explained: A simple everyday word used as a gentle feminine name.
35. Bushra — بشرى — بشریٰ
English meaning / name identity: Good news
اردو معنی: خوش خبری
المعنى بالعربية: خبر سار
Meaning explained: The Quran uses bushra as a word for good news; that does not identify a woman named Bushra. [Q3]
36. Daniyah — دانية — دانیہ
English meaning / name identity: Near; close
اردو معنی: قریب؛ نزدیک
المعنى بالعربية: قريبة
Meaning explained: The spelling دانية concerns nearness; it is not a claim of a religious rank.
37. Durrah — درة — درہ
English meaning / name identity: Pearl
اردو معنی: موتی
المعنى بالعربية: لؤلؤة
Meaning explained: A traditional precious-object name with a clear lexical meaning.
38. Fadilah — فاضلة — فاضلہ
English meaning / name identity: Virtuous; excellent
اردو معنی: نیک؛ خوبی والی
المعنى بالعربية: ذات فضل
Meaning explained: This entry uses فاضلة, a feminine adjective; فضيلة is a related but different noun form.
39. Fahimah — فهيمة — فہیمہ
English meaning / name identity: Understanding; perceptive
اردو معنی: سمجھ دار؛ فہم رکھنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: حسنة الفهم
Meaning explained: The name expresses a wish for understanding, not a guaranteed level of intelligence.
40. Faridah — فريدة — فریدہ
English meaning / name identity: Unique; singular
اردو معنی: منفرد؛ یکتا
المعنى بالعربية: وحيدة في نوعها
Meaning explained: A feminine form used to express distinctiveness or preciousness.
Names 41–50 — Farihah to Ibtisam
41. Farihah — فريحة — فریحہ
English meaning / name identity: Happy; joyful
اردو معنی: خوش؛ مسرور
المعنى بالعربية: مسرورة؛ فرحة
Meaning explained: The meaning comes from the vocabulary of joy, not a prediction of constant happiness.
42. Fawziyah — فوزية — فوزیہ
English meaning / name identity: Related to success
اردو معنی: کامیابی سے منسوب
المعنى بالعربية: منسوبة إلى الفوز
Meaning explained: Fawz refers to success or attaining a desired outcome.
43. Habibah — حبيبة — حبیبہ
English meaning / name identity: Beloved
اردو معنی: محبوب؛ پیاری
المعنى بالعربية: محبوبة
Meaning explained: A warm relational name; it does not require any claim about a particular historical bearer.
44. Hamidah — حامدة — حامدہ
English meaning / name identity: One who praises
اردو معنی: حمد کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: التي تحمد
Meaning explained: This uses حامدة, the one doing the praising; حميدة is the related word praiseworthy.
45. Hanifah — حنيفة — حنیفہ
English meaning / name identity: Inclining to true faith; upright
اردو معنی: توحید کی طرف مائل؛ راست رو
المعنى بالعربية: مائلة عن الباطل إلى التوحيد
Meaning explained: The religious vocabulary concerns turning away from false worship toward devotion to Allah.
46. Haniyyah — هنية — ہنیہ
English meaning / name identity: Pleasant; agreeable
اردو معنی: خوش گوار؛ دل پسند
المعنى بالعربية: هنيئة؛ طيبة
Meaning explained: This entry uses هنية. It should not be confused with هانية, a separate related-looking spelling.
47. Hasanah — حسنة — حسنہ
English meaning / name identity: Good; beautiful; a good deed
اردو معنی: اچھی؛ خوب صورت؛ نیکی
المعنى بالعربية: حسنة؛ ذات حسن
Meaning explained: The Arabic word can describe goodness and also a good deed, depending on context.
48. Huda — هدى — ہدیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Guidance
اردو معنی: ہدایت؛ رہنمائی
المعنى بالعربية: إرشاد إلى الطريق الصحيح
Meaning explained: Quran 2:2 uses the word for guidance; it is vocabulary in the verse, not a named woman. [Q4]
49. Huriyyah — حورية — حوریہ
English meaning / name identity: Houri; a woman likened to a heavenly maiden
اردو معنی: حور سے منسوب خاتون
المعنى بالعربية: منسوبة إلى الحور
Meaning explained: A traditional cultural name; choosing it does not establish anyone’s rank in the hereafter.
50. Ibtisam — ابتسام — ابتسام
English meaning / name identity: Smiling
اردو معنی: مسکرانا؛ تبسم
المعنى بالعربية: التبسم
Meaning explained: An Arabic verbal noun expressing the act of smiling.
Names 51–60 — Iffah to Mawaddah
51. Iffah — عفة — عفت
English meaning / name identity: Chastity; self-restraint
اردو معنی: پاک دامنی؛ ضبط نفس
المعنى بالعربية: عفة؛ تعفف
Meaning explained: The Urdu form Iffat represents the same Arabic noun, rather than a separate name for counting purposes.
52. Iman — إيمان — ایمان
English meaning / name identity: Faith; belief
اردو معنی: ایمان؛ یقین
المعنى بالعربية: التصديق والإيمان
Meaning explained: A religious vocabulary name. Its use as a personal name does not mean a woman is named Iman in the Quran.
53. Inayah — عناية — عنایہ
English meaning / name identity: Care; attention
اردو معنی: توجہ؛ دیکھ بھال
المعنى بالعربية: اهتمام ورعاية
Meaning explained: The name expresses care and consideration; it does not literally mean a guaranteed miracle.
54. Jamilah — جميلة — جمیلہ
English meaning / name identity: Beautiful
اردو معنی: خوب صورت
المعنى بالعربية: حسنة؛ جميلة
Meaning explained: Sahih Muslim records the Prophet ﷺ replacing an unfavorable name with Jamilah. [H8]
55. Karimah — كريمة — کریمہ
English meaning / name identity: Generous; honorable
اردو معنی: سخی؛ معزز
المعنى بالعربية: سخية؛ شريفة
Meaning explained: For a person, karam describes generosity or honorable conduct.
56. Khawlah — خولة — خولہ
English meaning / name identity: Female gazelle
اردو معنی: ہرنی
المعنى بالعربية: أنثى الظبي
Meaning explained: An old Arabic nature name. A gazelle meaning is linguistic, not a description of religious status.
57. Latifah — لطيفة — لطیفہ
English meaning / name identity: Gentle; kind; subtle
اردو معنی: نرم خو؛ مہربان؛ لطیف
المعنى بالعربية: رقيقة؛ لطيفة المعاملة
Meaning explained: The feminine adjective describes gentleness or delicacy in a human sense.
58. Lubabah — لبابة — لبابہ
English meaning / name identity: Essence; best part
اردو معنی: خالص جوہر؛ بہترین حصہ
المعنى بالعربية: خلاصة الشيء وخياره
Meaning explained: The root refers to the inner or choicest part of something.
59. Lubna — لبنى — لبنیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Storax tree
اردو معنی: لبنیٰ کا خوش بو دار درخت
المعنى بالعربية: شجرة اللبنى
Meaning explained: A botanical name. The tree’s name is the lexical meaning, not an invented spiritual title.
60. Mawaddah — مودة — مودت
English meaning / name identity: Affection; loving care
اردو معنی: محبت؛ الفت
المعنى بالعربية: محبة وألفة
Meaning explained: Quran 30:21 uses this word for affection; it is not a woman’s personal name in that verse. [Q5]
Names 61–70 — Mubarakah to Rafiqah
61. Mubarakah — مباركة — مبارکہ
English meaning / name identity: Blessed
اردو معنی: بابرکت
المعنى بالعربية: ذات بركة
Meaning explained: The feminine form expresses blessing as a meaning, without guaranteeing events in a child’s life.
62. Munirah — منيرة — منیرہ
English meaning / name identity: Illuminating; bright
اردو معنی: روشن؛ روشنی دینے والی
المعنى بالعربية: مضيئة
Meaning explained: A feminine adjective used for brightness and giving light.
63. Najiyah — ناجية — ناجیہ
English meaning / name identity: One who is saved; survivor
اردو معنی: نجات پانے والی
المعنى بالعربية: ناجية من الخطر
Meaning explained: This entry uses ناجية, with a long first vowel. نجية is a different form and should not be merged with it. [D1]
64. Najmah — نجمة — نجمہ
English meaning / name identity: Star
اردو معنی: ستارہ
المعنى بالعربية: نجم من النجوم
Meaning explained: An Arabic nature word used as a feminine name; it does not assign a lucky star.
65. Nawal — نوال — نوال
English meaning / name identity: Gift; something bestowed
اردو معنی: عطیہ؛ بخشش
المعنى بالعربية: عطاء
Meaning explained: The word concerns giving or receiving a gift, not a promise of wealth.
66. Nazihah — نزيهة — نزیہہ
English meaning / name identity: Upright; free from dishonesty
اردو معنی: دیانت دار؛ بددیانتی سے پاک
المعنى بالعربية: بعيدة عن الدنايا
Meaning explained: A character word expressing integrity and honorable conduct.
67. Nur — نور — نور
English meaning / name identity: Light
اردو معنی: روشنی
المعنى بالعربية: ضياء
Meaning explained: A shared-gender word name. Quran 24:35 contains nur as religious vocabulary, not as a girl’s personal name. [Q6]
68. Qanitah — قانتة — قانتہ
English meaning / name identity: Devout; obedient to Allah
اردو معنی: اللہ کی فرماں بردار؛ عبادت گزار
المعنى بالعربية: مطيعة لله؛ متعبدة
Meaning explained: The meaning concerns devotion. It is an aspiration, not a declaration of a child’s spiritual standing.
69. Rabiah — رابعة — رابعہ
English meaning / name identity: Fourth
اردو معنی: چوتھی
المعنى بالعربية: الرابعة في الترتيب
Meaning explained: This is رابعة, an ordinal name. It is different from ربيع, spring, despite similar English spellings.
70. Rafiqah — رفيقة — رفیقہ
English meaning / name identity: Female companion; gentle friend
اردو معنی: ساتھی؛ نرم خو سہیلی
المعنى بالعربية: صاحبة؛ لطيفة الصحبة
Meaning explained: The meaning joins companionship with the Arabic vocabulary of gentleness.
Names 71–80 — Rahimah to Salma
71. Rahimah — رحيمة — رحیمہ
English meaning / name identity: Merciful; compassionate
اردو معنی: رحم دل؛ مہربان
المعنى بالعربية: ذات رحمة
Meaning explained: A human adjective for showing care and mercy; it does not claim divine perfection.
72. Rashidah — رشيدة — رشیدہ
English meaning / name identity: Sensible; rightly guided
اردو معنی: سمجھ دار؛ راہ راست پر چلنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: راشدة؛ حسنة التدبير
Meaning explained: The name concerns maturity and sound judgment, rather than a guaranteed religious rank.
73. Rawdah — روضة — روضہ
English meaning / name identity: Garden; meadow
اردو معنی: باغ؛ سبزہ زار
المعنى بالعربية: بستان أو مرج أخضر
Meaning explained: An ordinary Arabic landscape word; a name alone is not a promise of Paradise.
74. Rayhanah — ريحانة — ریحانہ
English meaning / name identity: Sweet basil; fragrant plant
اردو معنی: ریحان؛ خوش بو دار پودا
المعنى بالعربية: نبتة الريحان
Meaning explained: The literal meaning is botanical. It should not be replaced with an unsupported claim about marriage or status.
75. Rida — رضا — رضا
English meaning / name identity: Contentment; satisfaction
اردو معنی: رضامندی؛ اطمینان
المعنى بالعربية: رضا وقناعة
Meaning explained: Used for more than one gender across Muslim communities. Regional naming customs differ.
76. Sabirah — صابرة — صابرہ
English meaning / name identity: Patient; enduring
اردو معنی: صبر کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: ذات صبر
Meaning explained: The feminine form describes patience, not an instruction to accept mistreatment.
77. Sadiqah — صادقة — صادقہ
English meaning / name identity: Truthful
اردو معنی: سچ بولنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: صادقة القول
Meaning explained: This uses صادقة. The similarly written صديقة has a different form and range of meanings.
78. Sakinah — سكينة — سکینہ
English meaning / name identity: Tranquility; calm
اردو معنی: سکون؛ اطمینان
المعنى بالعربية: طمأنينة وسكون
Meaning explained: Quran 48:4 uses sakinah for tranquility placed in believers’ hearts; it is not a personal name there. [Q7]
79. Salihah — صالحة — صالحہ
English meaning / name identity: Righteous; good
اردو معنی: نیک؛ صالح
المعنى بالعربية: ذات صلاح
Meaning explained: A feminine adjective expressing goodness; the meaning is not a certificate of future conduct.
80. Salma — سلمى — سلمیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Safe; unharmed
اردو معنی: سلامت؛ محفوظ
المعنى بالعربية: سالمة
Meaning explained: The name is linked with the Arabic vocabulary of safety and soundness.
Names 81–90 — Samihah to Wafa
81. Samihah — سميحة — سمیحہ
English meaning / name identity: Generous; gracious
اردو معنی: سخی؛ خوش اخلاق
المعنى بالعربية: سمحة؛ جوادة
Meaning explained: The meaning concerns generosity and an accommodating manner.
82. Samirah — سميرة — سمیرہ
English meaning / name identity: Companion in evening conversation
اردو معنی: رات کی گفتگو کی ساتھی
المعنى بالعربية: مؤنسة في حديث الليل
Meaning explained: A cultural word about sociable conversation, not a religious title.
83. Sana — سناء — سناء
English meaning / name identity: Radiance; splendor
اردو معنی: روشنی؛ شان
المعنى بالعربية: ضياء وبهاء
Meaning explained: سناء means radiance. ثناء means praise and is a different Arabic name, often written Sana in Urdu.
84. Shakirah — شاكرة — شاکرہ
English meaning / name identity: Thankful; grateful
اردو معنی: شکر کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: ممتنة؛ حامدة
Meaning explained: The name expresses gratitude; it does not imply that its bearer has no difficult feelings.
85. Sharifah — شريفة — شریفہ
English meaning / name identity: Honorable; noble
اردو معنی: معزز؛ شریف
المعنى بالعربية: ذات شرف
Meaning explained: A descriptive name. Using it alone does not establish a claimed lineage.
86. Shifa — شفاء — شفاء
English meaning / name identity: Healing; recovery
اردو معنی: شفا؛ صحت یابی
المعنى بالعربية: برء من المرض
Meaning explained: Quran 17:82 uses shifa as vocabulary. The name is not a medical treatment or a promise of health. [Q8]
87. Suhailah — سهيلة — سہیلہ
English meaning / name identity: Gentle; easygoing
اردو معنی: نرم خو؛ آسانی پسند
المعنى بالعربية: سهلة المعاملة
Meaning explained: A feminine form related to ease and gentleness in ordinary language.
88. Tahirah — طاهرة — طاہرہ
English meaning / name identity: Pure; clean
اردو معنی: پاک؛ صاف
المعنى بالعربية: نقية؛ طاهرة
Meaning explained: A human adjective. The name does not establish sinlessness.
89. Tayyibah — طيبة — طیبہ
English meaning / name identity: Good; wholesome; pleasant
اردو معنی: اچھی؛ پاکیزہ؛ خوش گوار
المعنى بالعربية: صالحة؛ طيبة
Meaning explained: A broad positive adjective whose exact translation depends on context.
90. Wafa — وفاء — وفا
English meaning / name identity: Faithfulness; keeping a promise
اردو معنی: وفاداری؛ وعدہ نبھانا
المعنى بالعربية: إخلاص والوفاء بالعهد
Meaning explained: The noun concerns loyalty and fulfillment, rather than a prediction about relationships.
Names 91–100 — Wajihah to Saadah
91. Wajihah — وجيهة — وجیہہ
English meaning / name identity: Distinguished; respected
اردو معنی: معزز؛ باوقار
المعنى بالعربية: ذات وجاهة
Meaning explained: The adjective describes esteem or distinction in ordinary human society.
92. Widad — وداد — وداد
English meaning / name identity: Affection; love
اردو معنی: محبت؛ چاہت
المعنى بالعربية: محبة
Meaning explained: A traditional Arabic affection name, distinct from its related form Mawaddah.
93. Yasmin — ياسمين — یاسمین
English meaning / name identity: Jasmine
اردو معنی: چنبیلی؛ یاسمین کا پھول
المعنى بالعربية: زهر الياسمين
Meaning explained: A long-used Muslim-family name of Persian linguistic origin, adopted into Arabic; it is not exclusively Islamic.
94. Yumna — يمنى — یمنیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Blessed; right-hand side
اردو معنی: بابرکت؛ دایاں پہلو
المعنى بالعربية: ذات يُمن؛ جهة اليمين
Meaning explained: The lexical associations concern blessing and the right side, not fortune-telling.
95. Zahidah — زاهدة — زاہدہ
English meaning / name identity: Ascetic; one who turns from worldly excess
اردو معنی: دنیا کی بے جا رغبت سے بچنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: قليلة التعلق بمتاع الدنيا
Meaning explained: The name expresses restraint about worldly excess, not a claim of sainthood.
96. Zahrah — زهرة — زہرہ
English meaning / name identity: Flower; blossom
اردو معنی: پھول؛ کلی
المعنى بالعربية: زهرة من النبات
Meaning explained: This entry is زَهْرَة, flower. زُهْرَة, Venus, and زهراء, radiant, are different forms.
97. Zakiyyah — زكية — زکیہ
English meaning / name identity: Pure; growing in goodness
اردو معنی: پاکیزہ؛ نیکی میں بڑھنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: نقية؛ نامية في الخير
Meaning explained: The Arabic spelling uses ز. ذكية, intelligent, has a different first letter.
98. Zubaydah — زبيدة — زبیدہ
English meaning / name identity: Little choice portion; diminutive of zubdah
اردو معنی: عمدہ حصے کی تصغیر؛ زبدہ سے ماخوذ
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير زبدة، أي خلاصة الشيء وخياره
Meaning explained: The root can refer literally to butter or figuratively to the choicest part; avoid inventing a religious reward.
99. Salwa — سلوى — سلویٰ
English meaning / name identity: Consolation; comfort
اردو معنی: تسلی؛ دل جوئی
المعنى بالعربية: ما يُسلّي ويُذهب الحزن
Meaning explained: The same written word can mean quail in Quranic food passages; that context is not the comfort sense of this name.
100. Saadah — سعادة — سعادت
English meaning / name identity: Happiness; felicity
اردو معنی: خوشی؛ سعادت
المعنى بالعربية: سرور وسعادة
Meaning explained: The Urdu form Saadat reflects the same noun. A positive meaning is a wish, not a destiny.
Names 101–110: Abir to Abrar
101. Abir — عبير — عبیر
English meaning / name identity: Fragrance
اردو معنی: خوشبو
المعنى بالعربية: رائحة طيبة
Meaning explained: Abir is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “fragrance” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
102. Ahlam — أحلام — احلام
English meaning / name identity: Dreams
اردو معنی: خواب
المعنى بالعربية: رؤى المنام
Meaning explained: Ahlam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “dreams” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
103. Amal — أمل — امل
English meaning / name identity: Hope
اردو معنی: امید
المعنى بالعربية: رجاء
Meaning explained: Amal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “hope” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
104. Amani — أماني — امانی
English meaning / name identity: Wishes
اردو معنی: آرزوئیں
المعنى بالعربية: أمنيات
Meaning explained: Amani is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “wishes” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
105. Afrah — أفراح — افراح
English meaning / name identity: Joys
اردو معنی: خوشیاں
المعنى بالعربية: مسرات
Meaning explained: Afrah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “joys” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
106. Afnan — أفنان — افنان
English meaning / name identity: Branches
اردو معنی: شاخیں
المعنى بالعربية: أغصان
Meaning explained: Afnan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “branches” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
107. Ahd — عهد — عہد
English meaning / name identity: Promise
اردو معنی: عہد
المعنى بالعربية: ميثاق
Meaning explained: Ahd is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “promise” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
108. Aida — عائدة — عائدہ
English meaning / name identity: Returning; one who returns
اردو معنی: لوٹنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: راجعة
Meaning explained: Aida is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “returning; one who returns” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
109. Anhar — أنهار — انہار
English meaning / name identity: Rivers
اردو معنی: دریا
المعنى بالعربية: مجاري الماء
Meaning explained: Anhar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “rivers” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
110. Abrar — أبرار — ابرار
English meaning / name identity: The righteous
اردو معنی: نیک لوگ
المعنى بالعربية: الصالحون
Meaning explained: Abrar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “the righteous” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 111–120: Athar to Buthaynah
111. Athar — آثار — آثار
English meaning / name identity: Traces; lasting marks
اردو معنی: نشانیاں
المعنى بالعربية: علامات باقية
Meaning explained: Athar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “traces; lasting marks” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
112. Atifah — عاطفة — عاطفہ
English meaning / name identity: Affectionate
اردو معنی: شفیق
المعنى بالعربية: حنونة
Meaning explained: Atifah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “affectionate” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
113. Azhar — أزهار — ازہار
English meaning / name identity: Flowers
اردو معنی: پھول
المعنى بالعربية: ورود
Meaning explained: Azhar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “flowers” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
114. Badiyah — بادية — بادیہ
English meaning / name identity: Desert countryside
اردو معنی: دیہی صحرا
المعنى بالعربية: البرية
Meaning explained: Badiyah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “desert countryside” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
115. Badr — بدر — بدر
English meaning / name identity: Full moon
اردو معنی: پورا چاند
المعنى بالعربية: القمر المكتمل
Meaning explained: Badr is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “full moon” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
116. Balsam — بلسم — بلسم
English meaning / name identity: Balm
اردو معنی: مرہم
المعنى بالعربية: مادة مداوية
Meaning explained: Balsam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “balm” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
117. Banan — بنان — بنان
English meaning / name identity: Fingertips
اردو معنی: انگلیوں کے پورے
المعنى بالعربية: أطراف الأصابع
Meaning explained: Banan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “fingertips” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
118. Bayan — بيان — بیان
English meaning / name identity: Clarity; eloquence
اردو معنی: وضاحت؛ فصاحت
المعنى بالعربية: وضوح وفصاحة
Meaning explained: Bayan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “clarity; eloquence” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
119. Batul — بتول — بتول
English meaning / name identity: Devoted woman; virgin
اردو معنی: پاک دامن عورت
المعنى بالعربية: منقطعة للعبادة؛ عذراء
Meaning explained: Batul is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “devoted woman; virgin” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
120. Buthaynah — بثينة — بثینہ
English meaning / name identity: Soft ground; delicate
اردو معنی: نرم زمین
المعنى بالعربية: أرض لينة
Meaning explained: Buthaynah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “soft ground; delicate” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 121–130: Dalal to Ghusun
121. Dalal — دلال — دلال
English meaning / name identity: Charm; fondness
اردو معنی: ناز و ادا
المعنى بالعربية: تدلل
Meaning explained: Dalal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “charm; fondness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
122. Duha — ضحى — ضحی
English meaning / name identity: Morning light
اردو معنی: صبح کی روشنی
المعنى بالعربية: وقت ارتفاع الشمس
Meaning explained: Duha is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “morning light” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
123. Dua — دعاء — دعاء
English meaning / name identity: Supplication
اردو معنی: دعا
المعنى بالعربية: ابتهال
Meaning explained: Dua is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “supplication” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
124. Fajr — فجر — فجر
English meaning / name identity: Dawn
اردو معنی: صبح صادق
المعنى بالعربية: أول ضوء الصباح
Meaning explained: Fajr is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “dawn” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
125. Fatin — فاتن — فاتن
English meaning / name identity: Captivating
اردو معنی: دلکش
المعنى بالعربية: ساحر الجمال
Meaning explained: Fatin is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “captivating” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
126. Fayzah — فائزة — فائزہ
English meaning / name identity: Successful
اردو معنی: کامیاب
المعنى بالعربية: ناجحة
Meaning explained: Fayzah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “successful” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
127. Firdaws — فردوس — فردوس
English meaning / name identity: Paradise; garden
اردو معنی: جنت؛ باغ
المعنى بالعربية: جنة
Meaning explained: Firdaws is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “paradise; garden” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
128. Ghadah — غادة — غادہ
English meaning / name identity: Graceful young woman
اردو معنی: نرم و نازک لڑکی
المعنى بالعربية: فتاة ناعمة
Meaning explained: Ghadah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “graceful young woman” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
129. Ghaliah — غالية — غالیہ
English meaning / name identity: Precious
اردو معنی: قیمتی
المعنى بالعربية: ثمينة
Meaning explained: Ghaliah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “precious” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
130. Ghusun — غصون — غصون
English meaning / name identity: Branches
اردو معنی: شاخیں
المعنى بالعربية: أغصان
Meaning explained: Ghusun is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “branches” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 131–140: Hajar to Intisar
131. Hajar — هاجر — ہاجر
English meaning / name identity: Hagar; ancient personal name
اردو معنی: ہاجرہ؛ قدیم نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم هاجر
Meaning explained: Hajar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “hagar; ancient personal name” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. This entry has a non-Arabic historical root, as noted above. [N1]
132. Halah — هالة — ہالہ
English meaning / name identity: Halo
اردو معنی: نور کا ہالہ
المعنى بالعربية: دائرة الضوء
Meaning explained: Halah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “halo” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
133. Hanan — حنان — حنان
English meaning / name identity: Tenderness
اردو معنی: شفقت
المعنى بالعربية: عطف
Meaning explained: Hanan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “tenderness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
134. Hasna — حسناء — حسناء
English meaning / name identity: Beautiful woman
اردو معنی: خوبصورت عورت
المعنى بالعربية: جميلة
Meaning explained: Hasna is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “beautiful woman” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
135. Hawwa — حواء — حوا
English meaning / name identity: Eve; traditionally linked with life
اردو معنی: حوا؛ زندگی سے منسوب
المعنى بالعربية: اسم حواء
Meaning explained: Hawwa is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “eve; traditionally linked with life” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. This entry has a non-Arabic historical root, as noted above. [N1]
136. Hayat — حياة — حیات
English meaning / name identity: Life
اردو معنی: زندگی
المعنى بالعربية: عيش
Meaning explained: Hayat is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “life” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
137. Hibah — هبة — ہبہ
English meaning / name identity: Gift
اردو معنی: تحفہ
المعنى بالعربية: عطية
Meaning explained: Hibah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “gift” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
138. Husna — حسنى — حسنی
English meaning / name identity: The most beautiful; goodness
اردو معنی: بہترین؛ بھلائی
المعنى بالعربية: الأجمل؛ الخير
Meaning explained: Husna is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “the most beautiful; goodness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
139. Ilham — إلهام — الہام
English meaning / name identity: Inspiration
اردو معنی: الہام
المعنى بالعربية: إيحاء
Meaning explained: Ilham is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “inspiration” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
140. Intisar — انتصار — انتصار
English meaning / name identity: Victory
اردو معنی: فتح
المعنى بالعربية: فوز
Meaning explained: Intisar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “victory” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 141–150: Isra to Kifah
141. Isra — إسراء — اسراء
English meaning / name identity: Night journey
اردو معنی: رات کا سفر
المعنى بالعربية: سير ليلي
Meaning explained: Isra is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “night journey” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
142. Jalilah — جليلة — جلیلہ
English meaning / name identity: Dignified
اردو معنی: باوقار
المعنى بالعربية: عظيمة القدر
Meaning explained: Jalilah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “dignified” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
143. Janan — جنان — جنان
English meaning / name identity: Heart; inner soul
اردو معنی: دل
المعنى بالعربية: قلب
Meaning explained: Janan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “heart; inner soul” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
144. Jannah — جنة — جنہ
English meaning / name identity: Garden; paradise
اردو معنی: باغ؛ جنت
المعنى بالعربية: بستان
Meaning explained: Jannah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “garden; paradise” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
145. Jawahir — جواهر — جواہر
English meaning / name identity: Jewels
اردو معنی: جواہرات
المعنى بالعربية: أحجار كريمة
Meaning explained: Jawahir is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “jewels” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
146. Jinan — جِنان — جِنان
English meaning / name identity: Gardens
اردو معنی: باغات
المعنى بالعربية: بساتين
Meaning explained: Jinan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “gardens” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
147. Jumanah — جمانة — جمانہ
English meaning / name identity: Pearl
اردو معنی: موتی
المعنى بالعربية: لؤلؤة
Meaning explained: Jumanah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “pearl” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
148. Kawthar — كوثر — کوثر
English meaning / name identity: Abundance
اردو معنی: کثرتِ خیر
المعنى بالعربية: خير كثير
Meaning explained: Al-Kawthar occurs in the Quran as abundant good. The Quranic connection is distinct from the everyday spelling of a personal name. Read the passage. [N1]
149. Khayriyyah — خيرية — خیریہ
English meaning / name identity: Charitable; associated with goodness
اردو معنی: بھلائی والی
المعنى بالعربية: منسوبة إلى الخير
Meaning explained: Khayriyyah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “charitable; associated with goodness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
150. Kifah — كفاح — کفاح
English meaning / name identity: Struggle; striving
اردو معنی: جدوجہد
المعنى بالعربية: سعي ونضال
Meaning explained: Kifah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “struggle; striving” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 151–160: Lama to Maram
151. Lama — لمى — لمی
English meaning / name identity: Darkness of the inner lip
اردو معنی: ہونٹ کی سیاہی
المعنى بالعربية: سمرة الشفة
Meaning explained: Lama is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “darkness of the inner lip” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
152. Lamis — لميس — لمیس
English meaning / name identity: Soft to the touch
اردو معنی: نرم لمس والی
المعنى بالعربية: لينة الملمس
Meaning explained: Lamis is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “soft to the touch” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
153. Layla — ليلى — لیلی
English meaning / name identity: Night; ancient name associated with night
اردو معنی: رات سے منسوب نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم مرتبط بالليل
Meaning explained: Layla is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “night; ancient name associated with night” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
154. Lina — لينة — لینہ
English meaning / name identity: A palm tree; softness
اردو معنی: کھجور کا درخت؛ نرمی
المعنى بالعربية: نخلة؛ لين
Meaning explained: Lina is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “a palm tree; softness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
155. Lujayn — لجين — لجین
English meaning / name identity: Silver
اردو معنی: چاندی
المعنى بالعربية: فضة
Meaning explained: Lujayn is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “silver” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
156. Maha — مها — مہا
English meaning / name identity: Oryx; wild cow
اردو معنی: جنگلی ہرن کی ایک قسم
المعنى بالعربية: بقر الوحش
Meaning explained: Maha is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “oryx; wild cow” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
157. Majidah — ماجدة — ماجدہ
English meaning / name identity: Glorious; noble
اردو معنی: بزرگ مرتبہ
المعنى بالعربية: ذات مجد
Meaning explained: Majidah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “glorious; noble” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
158. Malak — ملك — ملک
English meaning / name identity: Angel
اردو معنی: فرشتہ
المعنى بالعربية: ملاك
Meaning explained: Malak is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “angel” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
159. Manal — منال — منال
English meaning / name identity: Attainment
اردو معنی: حصول
المعنى بالعربية: ما يناله المرء
Meaning explained: Manal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “attainment” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
160. Maram — مرام — مرام
English meaning / name identity: Aim; aspiration
اردو معنی: مقصد
المعنى بالعربية: مقصد
Meaning explained: Maram is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “aim; aspiration” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 161–170: Marwah to Najat
161. Marwah — مروة — مروہ
English meaning / name identity: White stone; a hill in Mecca
اردو معنی: سفید پتھر؛ مکہ کی پہاڑی
المعنى بالعربية: حجر أبيض؛ اسم موضع
Meaning explained: Marwah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “white stone; a hill in mecca” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
162. Mays — ميس — میس
English meaning / name identity: Graceful swaying
اردو معنی: خوش خرامی
المعنى بالعربية: تمايل
Meaning explained: Mays is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “graceful swaying” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
163. Maysun — ميسون — میسون
English meaning / name identity: Beautiful-faced; Persian origin
اردو معنی: خوبصورت چہرے والی
المعنى بالعربية: حسنة الوجه؛ أصل فارسي
Meaning explained: Maysun is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “beautiful-faced; persian origin” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. This entry has a non-Arabic historical root, as noted above. [N1]
164. Muna — منى — منی
English meaning / name identity: Wishes
اردو معنی: آرزوئیں
المعنى بالعربية: أمنيات
Meaning explained: Muna is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “wishes” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
165. Nadia — نادية — نادیہ
English meaning / name identity: Dewy; tender in Arabic usage
اردو معنی: شبنم آلود
المعنى بالعربية: ندية
Meaning explained: Nadia is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “dewy; tender in arabic usage” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
166. Nadwah — ندوة — ندوہ
English meaning / name identity: Gathering
اردو معنی: مجلس
المعنى بالعربية: اجتماع
Meaning explained: Nadwah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “gathering” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
167. Nafisah — نفيسة — نفیسہ
English meaning / name identity: Precious
اردو معنی: نفیس؛ قیمتی
المعنى بالعربية: ثمينة
Meaning explained: Nafisah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “precious” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
168. Nahlah — نهلة — نہلہ
English meaning / name identity: A drink of water
اردو معنی: پانی کا گھونٹ
المعنى بالعربية: شربة ماء
Meaning explained: Nahlah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “a drink of water” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
169. Najah — نجاح — نجاح
English meaning / name identity: Success
اردو معنی: کامیابی
المعنى بالعربية: فلاح
Meaning explained: Najah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “success” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
170. Najat — نجاة — نجات
English meaning / name identity: Rescue; safety
اردو معنی: نجات
المعنى بالعربية: خلاص
Meaning explained: Najat is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “rescue; safety” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 171–180: Najibah to Nuha
171. Najibah — نجيبة — نجیبہ
English meaning / name identity: Noble; distinguished
اردو معنی: نجیب
المعنى بالعربية: كريمة الأصل
Meaning explained: Najibah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “noble; distinguished” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
172. Naima — نعيمة — نعیمہ
English meaning / name identity: Living in ease
اردو معنی: آسودہ
المعنى بالعربية: منعمة
Meaning explained: Naima is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “living in ease” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
173. Narjis — نرجس — نرجس
English meaning / name identity: Narcissus flower
اردو معنی: نرگس کا پھول
المعنى بالعربية: زهرة النرجس
Meaning explained: Narjis is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “narcissus flower” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
174. Nasim — نسيم — نسیم
English meaning / name identity: Breeze
اردو معنی: ہوا کا نرم جھونکا
المعنى بالعربية: ريح لطيفة
Meaning explained: Nasim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “breeze” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
175. Nashwah — نشوة — نشوہ
English meaning / name identity: Joy; elation
اردو معنی: سرشاری
المعنى بالعربية: فرح
Meaning explained: Nashwah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “joy; elation” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
176. Nasirah — ناصرة — ناصرہ
English meaning / name identity: Helper
اردو معنی: مددگار
المعنى بالعربية: معينة
Meaning explained: Nasirah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “helper” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
177. Nawrah — نَوْرة — نَوْرہ
English meaning / name identity: Blossom
اردو معنی: شگوفہ
المعنى بالعربية: زهرة
Meaning explained: Nawrah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “blossom” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
178. Nida — نداء — نداء
English meaning / name identity: Call
اردو معنی: پکار
المعنى بالعربية: صوت النداء
Meaning explained: Nida is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “call” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
179. Nihal — نهال — نہال
English meaning / name identity: Young tree; Persian origin
اردو معنی: ننھا درخت
المعنى بالعربية: شجرة صغيرة؛ أصل فارسي
Meaning explained: Nihal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “young tree; persian origin” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. This entry has a non-Arabic historical root, as noted above. [N1]
180. Nuha — نهى — نہی
English meaning / name identity: Intelligence
اردو معنی: عقل و سمجھ
المعنى بالعربية: عقل
Meaning explained: Nuha is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “intelligence” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 181–190: Qamar to Rim
181. Qamar — قمر — قمر
English meaning / name identity: Moon
اردو معنی: چاند
المعنى بالعربية: جرم القمر
Meaning explained: Qamar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “moon” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
182. Qist — قسط — قسط
English meaning / name identity: Justice
اردو معنی: انصاف
المعنى بالعربية: عدل
Meaning explained: Qist is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “justice” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
183. Rabab — رباب — رباب
English meaning / name identity: White clouds
اردو معنی: سفید بادل
المعنى بالعربية: سحاب أبيض
Meaning explained: Rabab is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “white clouds” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
184. Raghad — رغد — رغد
English meaning / name identity: Comfortable living
اردو معنی: آسودہ زندگی
المعنى بالعربية: سعة العيش
Meaning explained: Raghad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “comfortable living” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
185. Raja — رجاء — رجاء
English meaning / name identity: Hope
اردو معنی: امید
المعنى بالعربية: أمل
Meaning explained: Raja is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “hope” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
186. Rana — رنا — رنا
English meaning / name identity: To gaze
اردو معنی: توجہ سے دیکھنا
المعنى بالعربية: أطال النظر
Meaning explained: Rana is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “to gaze” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
187. Ranim — رنيم — رنیم
English meaning / name identity: Melodious recitation
اردو معنی: خوش آوازی
المعنى بالعربية: ترنيم
Meaning explained: Ranim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “melodious recitation” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
188. Rasha — رشا — رشا
English meaning / name identity: Young gazelle
اردو معنی: ہرن کا بچہ
المعنى بالعربية: ولد الظبية
Meaning explained: Rasha is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “young gazelle” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
189. Rawa — رواء — رواء
English meaning / name identity: Freshness; pleasing appearance
اردو معنی: تازگی؛ خوش صورتی
المعنى بالعربية: حسن المنظر
Meaning explained: Rawa is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “freshness; pleasing appearance” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
190. Rim — ريم — ریم
English meaning / name identity: White antelope
اردو معنی: سفید ہرن
المعنى بالعربية: ظبي أبيض
Meaning explained: Rim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “white antelope” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 191–200: Safa to Zinah
191. Safa — صفاء — صفاء
English meaning / name identity: Purity; serenity
اردو معنی: صفائی؛ سکون
المعنى بالعربية: نقاء
Meaning explained: Safa is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “purity; serenity” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
192. Sahar — سحر — سحر
English meaning / name identity: Time before dawn
اردو معنی: سحر کا وقت
المعنى بالعربية: آخر الليل
Meaning explained: Sahar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “time before dawn” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
193. Sajidah — ساجدة — ساجدہ
English meaning / name identity: One who prostrates
اردو معنی: سجدہ کرنے والی
المعنى بالعربية: متعبدة بالسجود
Meaning explained: Sajidah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “one who prostrates” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
194. Salsabil — سلسبيل — سلسبیل
English meaning / name identity: A spring in Paradise
اردو معنی: جنت کا چشمہ
المعنى بالعربية: عين في الجنة
Meaning explained: Salsabil is named as a spring in Paradise. The Quranic connection is distinct from the everyday spelling of a personal name. Read the passage. [N1]
195. Samar — سمر — سمر
English meaning / name identity: Evening conversation
اردو معنی: رات کی گفتگو
المعنى بالعربية: حديث الليل
Meaning explained: Samar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “evening conversation” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
196. Shahd — شهد — شہد
English meaning / name identity: Honey
اردو معنی: شہد
المعنى بالعربية: عسل
Meaning explained: Shahd is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “honey” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
197. Siham — سهام — سہام
English meaning / name identity: Arrows
اردو معنی: تیر
المعنى بالعربية: جمع سهم
Meaning explained: Siham is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “arrows” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
198. Tasnim — تسنيم — تسنیم
English meaning / name identity: A spring in Paradise
اردو معنی: جنت کا چشمہ
المعنى بالعربية: عين في الجنة
Meaning explained: Tasnim is named in the description of the drink of the righteous. The Quranic connection is distinct from the everyday spelling of a personal name. Read the passage. [N1]
199. Wisal — وصال — وصال
English meaning / name identity: Union; connection
اردو معنی: ملاقات؛ وصال
المعنى بالعربية: لقاء واتصال
Meaning explained: Wisal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “union; connection” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
200. Zinah — زينة — زینہ
English meaning / name identity: Adornment
اردو معنی: زینت
المعنى بالعربية: زخرف
Meaning explained: Zinah is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “adornment” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Choosing a Name and Spelling
Begin with a small shortlist. Read the actual Arabic letters, compare the Urdu spelling, and say the name aloud with the surname. When a meaning is uncertain, decide whether the name’s documented history is the connection you value. Keep one English spelling consistent in your family’s records. A positive word meaning is an aspiration; it does not determine personality, luck or future religious standing.
For words about welcoming and appreciating the family around your child, explore our family quotes. For a brief message to accompany a name announcement, browse our short family quotes and add a personal sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are traditional Islamic girl names?
In this guide the phrase covers scriptural names, names familiar from Muslim history, and long-used names with explained linguistic meanings. Those are different types of connection; none should be silently presented as the others.
Are all 200 names mentioned in the Quran?
No. A Quranic personal name is different from an Arabic word that appears in a verse. The cards identify selected scriptural references, and the source index explains what each reference establishes.
Do Bukhari and Muslim give dictionary meanings for every name?
No. These hadith collections establish particular names, people, or naming guidance. A lexical source is needed for a word meaning. A dictionary gloss must not be attributed to a hadith that does not state it.
Is Maryam mentioned by name in the Quran?
Yes. Quran 3:36 explicitly records the naming of Maryam. That verse establishes the name but does not settle its original linguistic etymology.
Is Asiyah named in Quran 66:11?
The verse describes Pharaoh’s believing wife without stating her personal name. Sahih al-Bukhari 3433 names Asiyah. آسية and عاصية are different Arabic forms.
Why do some English spellings look similar?
English transliteration cannot represent every Arabic distinction consistently. The original Arabic letters and vowel pattern matter. Urdu also has its own spelling conventions, so inspect the scripts as well as the English form.
Are Arabic and Urdu spellings always identical?
No. Urdu commonly uses letters such as ہ and ی where Arabic uses ة and ي in certain name forms. These script differences do not automatically create a new name or a different meaning.
Why are some meanings marked uncertain?
A traditional name can be well established even when its oldest derivation is disputed. Giving the uncertainty is more accurate than turning a popular interpretation into a verified religious fact.
Does a name determine luck, health, or personality?
This guide makes no such claim. Meanings explain words and historical associations; they do not predict a child’s behavior, lifespan, fortune, or religious standing.
How should I choose the final spelling?
Read the Arabic form, understand the meaning or uncertainty, say the full name aloud, and agree on one consistent English and Urdu spelling for your family’s records. For a specific religious naming question, ask a qualified scholar with the exact written form.
Explore Related Name Guides
Compare our traditional Islamic boy names, or browse the Islamic girl names collection and the Baby Names hub.
Sources and References
Religious evidence and linguistic meanings are separated below. A linked name directory is a secondary language reference, not a sacred text or an endorsement of every interpretation. Quran translations and hadith numbering can vary by edition; the links identify the passages used. No horoscope, lucky number, personality prediction or invented religious reward is included.
- Q1: Quran 3:36 — Maryam is explicitly named
- Q2: Quran 66:11 — Pharaoh’s wife is described without her personal name
- Q3: Quran 10:64 — bushra as vocabulary for good news
- Q4: Quran 2:2 — huda as guidance
- Q5: Quran 30:21 — mawaddah as affection
- Q6: Quran 24:35 — nur as light
- Q7: Quran 48:4 — sakinah as tranquility
- Q8: Quran 17:82 — shifa as healing
- H1: Sahih al-Bukhari 3433 — Maryam, Asiyah and Aishah
- H2: Sahih al-Bukhari 3815 — Khadijah and Maryam
- H3: Sahih al-Bukhari 3714 — Fatimah
- H4: Sahih al-Bukhari 2581 — Aishah, Hafsah, Safiyyah and Sawdah
- H5: Sahih Muslim 2140 — naming Juwayriyah
- H6: Sahih Muslim 2142a — naming Zaynab
- H7: Sahih al-Bukhari 333 — Maymunah as narrator
- H8: Sahih Muslim 2139a — naming Jamilah; عاصية is not آسية
- L1: Behind the Name — Arabic feminine names A–L; linguistic reference, not scripture
- L2: Behind the Name — Arabic feminine names M–Y; linguistic reference
- L3: Behind the Name — Zaynab and Z-name etymologies
- L4: Behind the Name — Ruqayya and alternative derivations
- L5: Behind the Name — Sumayya
- L6: Behind the Name — Kulthum
- D1: Cairo Arabic Language Academy — root نجو, including ناجية and related forms
- D2: Classical dictionary extracts — حفص: gathering, lion-cub and other lexical senses
- D3: Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Names — Zubaydah, via The Arabic Lexicon
- D4: Islamweb scholarly answer 291127 — Juwayriyah as a diminutive of jariyah
Linguistic scope: the Arabic naming directories support general word-name glosses and spelling comparisons. Individual lexical notes take precedence when a meaning is uncertain. In particular, do not turn an uncertain derivation into a religious claim. This is an editorial naming reference, not a personalized religious ruling.
References for Names 101–200
N1 — Linguistic and naming references: Behind the Name: Arabic feminine names. Arabic spellings can also be compared with the UDI Arabic women’s-name transliteration list. Arabic and Urdu wording here gives short editorial glosses, not quotations. Usage, grammatical gender and transliteration can vary between regions.
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