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45 favourite Arabic baby names

Last modified on Tuesday 5 January 2021

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Yasmine, Lila and Muhammad are among these popular classics. In recent years, however, some Arab names have changed and others that were previously unknown have come into the spotlight, such as Lina, Aya, Ilyas and Kais.

Arabic names with strong meanings

In the Arab civilisation, each first name has a specific meaning, sometimes even a historical trace. Some Arabic names refer to intellectual, moral or spiritual heritage, while others relate to fauna, flora or the Quran.

Some even have a western, Greco-Roman, Persian, Spanish or Slavic influence.

Which one to choose?

Whether it is to pay homage to your roots, because you appreciate the Arab-Muslim culture, or simply because you adore the way the names sound, pick from 45 Arabic names for inspiration.

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