Muslim Girl Names

Not, as you may be inclined to think, a variation of Eleanor. Elanur is a modern Turkish compound of the names Ela (meaning "hazel") and Nur ("light.")

A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning dew" or "to be wet with dew" — something especially precious in dry climates.

Maliha comes from the Arabic word malih, meaning "beautiful."

A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.

Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam.

This unisex Arabic name is most frequently used for baby boys in the US, although a significant number of girls are named Rayan each year as well. The emphasis belongs on the second syllable.

A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.

This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.

Atia Balba Caesonia was a Roman noblewoman who was the mother of Emperor Augustus. As was the practice at the time, she had two sisters also named Atia, Atia Prima and Atia Tertia. The real-life Atia was reportedly a more worthy personage than the scheming Atia on HBO's "Rome."

A modern English variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah, which remains the most popular spelling in the US, in the Top 100 names for girls.

Mecca was the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, making it the holiest city in Islam. Located in modern-day Saudi Arabia, millions of Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca each year.

One of the most popular Muslim names for girls.

Variant spelling of Inaya

One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.