Top 100 Muslim Girls Names with Meaning (Arabic, Quranic & Islamic Names)
Choosing a name for your daughter is one of the most meaningful gifts a parent can give. In Islam, names carry profound weight. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so give yourselves good names.” — (Abu Dawud, 4948)
In another narration, he ﷺ said: “Indeed you will be called on the Day of Judgment by your names and the names of your fathers, so beautify your names.”
The great scholars of Islam, including Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah in Tuhfat al-Mawdud, dedicated entire chapters to the importance of giving children beautiful, meaningful names — names that carry good meanings, honor the divine attributes, or connect a child to the righteous.
This guide presents 100 of the best Muslim girls names, organized by category, with their Arabic script, meaning, and where applicable, their Quranic or Islamic significance.
What Makes a Good Islamic Name for a Girl?
Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) provides clear guidance on naming:
- Preferred names include those that reflect servitude to Allah (e.g., Amatullah — “servant of Allah”), names of the Prophet’s ﷺ family members and Companions, names with beautiful meanings, and names of the righteous women of Islamic history.
- Permissible names include Arabic names with good meanings that are not exclusive to non-Muslims.
- Prohibited names include names that carry meanings of arrogance, names that belong exclusively to non-Muslim religious figures, and names that attribute divinity to other than Allah.
Scholars such as Imam al-Nawawi noted that it is mustahabb (recommended) to give names that are beloved to Allah, and that the best names are those that reflect ‘ubudiyyah (servitude) to Him.
Quranic Names for Muslim Girls
These names are either explicitly mentioned in the Quran or are directly derived from Quranic vocabulary.
| # | Name | Arabic | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryam | مريم | The Arabic form of Mary; a devoted worshipper | Surah Maryam (19); she is the only woman named directly in the Quran |
| 2 | Hawa | حواء | Life; the mother of humanity (Eve) | Referenced in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:35) |
| 3 | Asiya | آسية | One who heals; the wife of Pharaoh, a woman of paradise | Referenced in Surah Al-Tahrim (66:11) |
| 4 | Sarah | سارة | Pure; joyful; the wife of Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ | Referenced in Surah Hud (11:71) |
| 5 | Zulaikha | زليخا | Brilliant beauty; the wife of the Egyptian ruler, associated with the story of Prophet Yusuf ﷺ | Referenced in Surah Yusuf (12) |
| 6 | Bilqis | بلقيس | The Queen of Sheba, known for her wisdom and ultimate submission to Allah | Referenced in Surah Al-Naml (27:22–44) |
| 7 | Noor | نور | Light | From Ayat al-Nur (24:35): “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth” |
| 8 | Rahma | رحمة | Mercy | A core divine attribute; “My mercy encompasses all things” (7:156) |
| 9 | Taqwa | تقوى | God-consciousness; piety | Mentioned over 250 times in the Quran |
| 10 | Jannah | جنة | Paradise; garden | Mentioned extensively throughout the Quran |
| 11 | Sabr / Sabira | صابرة | Patient; one who endures with steadfastness | “Indeed, Allah is with the patient” (2:153) |
| 12 | Salma | سلمى | Peaceful; safe | From the root salama, related to Islam and salam |
| 13 | Kawthar | كوثر | Abundance; a river in paradise | Surah Al-Kawthar (108) — gifted to the Prophet ﷺ |
| 14 | Zainab | زينب | Fragrant flower; ornament | The name of the Prophet’s ﷺ daughter |
| 15 | Mawadda | مودة | Affection; love between spouses | Mentioned in Surah Al-Rum (30:21) |
Names of the Prophet’s ﷺ Family (Ahl al-Bayt) and Wives
These names carry immense blessing and are among the most recommended by scholars.
| # | Name | Arabic | Meaning | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Khadijah | خديجة | Born prematurely; the first and most beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ | She was the first Muslim and the Prophet ﷺ loved her deeply |
| 17 | Aisha | عائشة | Living; full of life | Mother of the Believers; greatest female scholar of Islam |
| 18 | Fatima | فاطمة | One who weans; daughter of the Prophet ﷺ | Sayyida of the women of paradise |
| 19 | Hafsa | حفصة | Lioness; wife of the Prophet ﷺ | Entrusted with the written Quran |
| 20 | Umm Salamah / Hind | هند | A proper name; wife of the Prophet ﷺ | Known for her wisdom and jurisprudential insights |
| 21 | Zaynab bint Jahsh | زينب | As above | Wife of the Prophet ﷺ; known for her generosity |
| 22 | Ruqayyah | رقية | Gentle ascent; charm | Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ |
| 23 | Umm Kulthum | أم كلثوم | Mother of the full-cheeked one | Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ |
| 24 | Sukayna | سكينة | Tranquility; calm | Great-granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ |
| 25 | Lubaba | لبابة | Core; essence | Name of Umm al-Fadl, one of the first women to accept Islam |
Names of the Female Companions (Sahabiyyat)
| # | Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Asma | أسماء | Names; elevated |
| 27 | Sumayya | سمية | High; elevated |
| 28 | Nusaybah | نسيبة | Noble; related |
| 29 | Khawla | خولة | A female deer; graceful |
| 30 | Umayma | أميمة | Little mother; nurturing |
| 31 | Shifa | شفاء | Healing; cure |
| 32 | Safiyya | صفية | Pure; chosen |
| 33 | Juwayriyya | جويرية | Little neighbor |
| 34 | Umm Ayman / Barakah | بركة | Blessing |
| 35 | Ramlah / Umm Habiba | رملة | Sandy; wife of the Prophet ﷺ |
Beautiful Arabic Names with Meanings (A–Z)
| # | Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Abeer | عبير | Fragrance; perfume |
| 37 | Afnan | أفنان | Tree branches; mentioned in Surah Al-Rahman (55:48) |
| 38 | Ahlam | أحلام | Dreams; aspirations |
| 39 | Aliyah | عالية | Exalted; elevated; noble |
| 40 | Amani | أماني | Wishes; hopes |
| 41 | Amatullah | أمة الله | Servant of Allah — one of the most beloved names to Allah |
| 42 | Amira | أميرة | Princess; leader |
| 43 | Aya | آية | Sign of Allah; a verse of the Quran |
| 44 | Basma | بسمة | Smile |
| 45 | Bushra | بشرى | Good news; glad tidings — mentioned in the Quran (10:64) |
| 46 | Daliya | داليا | Grapevine; graceful |
| 47 | Daniyah | دانية | Close; near — from Surah Al-Rahman (55:54): “and its fruits are near at hand” |
| 48 | Dina | دينا | Faith; religion |
| 49 | Duha | ضحى | Forenoon; morning brightness — Surah Al-Duha (93) |
| 50 | Farah | فرح | Joy; happiness |
| 51 | Farida | فريدة | Unique; precious gem |
| 52 | Ghada | غادة | Graceful young woman |
| 53 | Hana | هناء | Happiness; bliss |
| 54 | Hanin | حنين | Longing; yearning |
| 55 | Hawra | حوراء | A beautiful woman with dark eyes; description of the houris of paradise |
| 56 | Hiba | هبة | Gift; present |
| 57 | Huda | هدى | Guidance — referenced repeatedly in the Quran (“this is guidance for the God-conscious”) |
| 58 | Iman | إيمان | Faith; belief — a pillar of Islam |
| 59 | Intisar | انتصار | Victory; triumph |
| 60 | Isra | إسراء | Night journey — Surah Al-Isra (17), referring to the Prophet’s ﷺ miraculous journey |
| 61 | Izzah | عزة | Honor; glory |
| 62 | Jumana | جمانة | Silver pearl |
| 63 | Lamya | لمياء | Dark-lipped; beauty |
| 64 | Layla | ليلى | Night; dark beauty |
| 65 | Linah | لينة | Tender; gentle — from Surah Al-Hashr (59:5): “linat” (date palm) |
| 66 | Lujain | لجين | Silver |
| 67 | Luna | لونا | Moon (used in Arab world) |
| 68 | Madiha | مديحة | Praiseworthy |
| 69 | Malak | ملاك | Angel |
| 70 | Maliha | مليحة | Beautiful; pretty |
| 71 | Manar | منار | Lighthouse; guiding light |
| 72 | Marwa | مروة | A mountain in Makkah; white stone — part of the Sa’i ritual in Hajj |
| 73 | Mirah | ميرة | Provisions; to provision |
| 74 | Muna | منى | Wishes; desires — also a sacred valley in Makkah |
| 75 | Nadhirah | ناضرة | Radiant; blooming — from Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:22): “Faces that day will be radiant” |
| 76 | Najah | نجاح | Success; achievement |
| 77 | Najwa | نجوى | Intimate conversation; secret |
| 78 | Nada | ندى | Dew; generosity |
| 79 | Nadiyah | ندية | Tender; delicate |
| 80 | Naima | نعيمة | Comfort; ease — from na’im, bliss of paradise |
| 81 | Nuhaa | نهى | Intelligence; wisdom — Surah Ta-Ha (20:54): “for people of reason” |
| 82 | Qamar | قمر | Moon — referenced in the Quran (Surah Al-Qamar, 54) |
| 83 | Rafa | رفاء | Happiness; comfort |
| 84 | Rania | رانيا | Gazing; looking with admiration |
| 85 | Rawdah | روضة | Garden; meadow — the Rawdah of the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah |
| 86 | Rim | ريم | White gazelle |
| 87 | Roshan | روشن | Bright; shining (Persian-Arabic) |
| 88 | Ruba | ربى | Hilltops; mentioned in Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:50) |
| 89 | Ruqayyah | رقية | Gentle; soaring — also the name of the Prophet’s ﷺ daughter |
| 90 | Safa | صفاء | Purity; clarity — also a sacred mountain in Makkah |
| 91 | Sahar | سحر | Pre-dawn time; the blessed hour before Fajr — mentioned in Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:18) |
| 92 | Sana | سناء | Radiance; brilliance |
| 93 | Sara | سارة | Joy; purity (variant of Sarah) |
| 94 | Shaima | شيماء | One with a mark; a name of the Prophet’s ﷺ foster sister |
| 95 | Siham | سهام | Arrows; thoughtful |
| 96 | Tasneem | تسنيم | A spring in paradise — Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:27) |
| 97 | Thuraya | ثريا | The Pleiades star cluster; elevated |
| 98 | Widad | وداد | Affection; love |
| 99 | Yasmin | ياسمين | Jasmine flower |
| 100 | Zahra | زهراء | Brilliant; radiant; flowering — a title of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ |
Names Scholars Recommend Avoiding
Islamic jurists caution against:
- Names that imply divinity (e.g., “Rabbah” meaning “Lady/Goddess”)
- Names with bad or weak meanings
- Names that exclusively belong to figures of other religions in a religious context
- Overly non-Arabic names that carry meanings foreign to Islamic values
Ibn al-Qayyim wrote in Tuhfat al-Mawdud: “The name has an effect on the named one, just as the named one has an effect on the name.”
Tips for Choosing Your Daughter’s Islamic Name
- Look up the meaning — in both Arabic and any transliteration, ensure the meaning is beautiful
- Check the pronunciation — the name should be easy to pronounce in your community
- Consider the full name — how does the first name pair with the family name?
- Seek knowledge — consult a knowledgeable scholar or imam if unsure about a name’s origin or meaning
- Make du’a — ask Allah to bless your child and their name
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular Muslim girl name? Fatima remains one of the most beloved Muslim girl names globally, owing to its connection to Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Aisha and Khadijah are also consistently among the most chosen names.
Can Muslim girls have non-Arabic names? Yes. Many Muslim-majority cultures use Persian (e.g., Roshan, Parisa), Turkish (e.g., Elif), and Urdu names. The key condition is that the name must have a good meaning and not be exclusively tied to non-Muslim religious identity.
What are Quranic names for girls? Quranic names for girls include Maryam, Zainab, Asiya, Marwa, Safa, Kawthar, Tasneem, Duha, Noor, Aya, Bushra, and many more derived from Quranic vocabulary.
Is it obligatory (wajib) to give an Islamic name? The majority of scholars hold it is mustahabb (strongly recommended) rather than strictly obligatory to choose a name with a good Islamic meaning. However, naming a child on the seventh day and performing the aqiqah is considered Sunnah.
May Allah bless your daughter with a name that reflects her beauty, her character, and her place among the righteous. Ameen.
Article by Yala Media Group | Islamically reviewed for theological accuracy