NAMA PEREMPUAN

HURUF A

• Abal – Wild rose
• Abia – Great
• ‘Abidah, Abida – Worshipper
• ‘Abir, Abeer – Fragrance, perfume
• ‘Ablah, Abla’, Ablaa – Perfectly formed
• Abra – Example, lesson
• Abrar – Devoted to God
• A’dab, Aadab – Hope and need
• Adara – Virgin
• ‘Adawiyah – Summer plant
• Adiba – Well-mannered, cultured, polite; writer
• ‘Adilah, Adila, Adeela – Equal, just, honest
• ‘Adn – Paradise
• ‘Afaf – Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure
• ‘Afifah – Chaste, modest
• Afnan – Tree branches or twigs
• ‘Afra’, Afraa – White
• Afrah – Celebrations, festivals
• Afya – Shadows
• ‘Ahd – Pledge, commitment, delegation
• Ahlam – Witty, imaginative; one who has pleasant dreams
• ‘A’idah, Aida – Visiting, returning; reward
• Ain – Eye, thus “precious”
• Aini – Spring, flower, source, choice
• ‘A’ishah, Aisha, Ayishah – Living, prosperous; youngest wife of the Prophet
• Akilah – Intelligent, logical, one who reasons
• Ala’, Aalaa – Signs of Allah
• Alhena – A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)
• Alima – Wise
• Alimah – Skilled in music or dance
• ‘Aliyah, Aliyyah, Alia, A’lia – Exaulted, elevated, highest social standing
• Almas – Diamond
• Altaf – Kindness, politeness
• Aludra – Virgin
• ‘Alya’ – Loftiness
• Al Zahra – The illuminated; nickname of the Prophet’s daughter, Fatimah
• Alzubra – (A star in the constellation Leo)
• Amal, A’mal, Aamal, Amala – Hope, aspiration
• Aman – Security, peace, safety
• Amani – Wishes, aspirations
• Amatullah – Female servant of Allah
• Amber – Jewel
• Aminah, Amineh, Ameena – Trustworthy, faithful, secure; name of the mother of the Prophet
• Amirah, Ameera – Princess, leader
• Amjad – Magnificence, splendor
• Amsah – Friendly; of good company
• ‘Anan, Anaan – Clouds
• ‘Anbar – Perfume, ambergris
• ‘Anbarin – of ambergris
• Anisah, Aneesa – Close, intimate, good friend
• Anjum – Stars
• Anmar – Leopard
• Anwar, Anwaar – Rays of light, blossoms
• ‘Aqilah – Wife, spouse; the best, the pick
• Ara – Opinions
• Aram – Signs, flags
• Areebah – Witty, smart
• Arij, Areej – Fragrance, sweet smell
• ‘Arub, Aroob – Loving to her husband
• Asalah – Nobility of descent
• Ashwaq – Love, affections
• Asil – Smooth
• Asilah – Noble origin, pure
• ‘Asimah, Asima – Protector
• Asiya, Asiyah – One who tends to the weak, one who heals, comforts, consoles
• ‘Asma’, Asma, Asmaa – Excellent, lofty, eminent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr
• Asra – Travel by night
• Asrar – Secrets
• ‘Asriyah – Modernist
• Athir – Favored, preferred
• ‘Atifah, Atifa – Affectionate, compassionate, sympathetic
• ‘Atikah, Atika – Virgin, pure, clear
• ‘Atiyah, Atiya – Gift, present
• Atyaf – Fantasies
• ‘Awatif – Emotions
• Ayah, Ayeh – Qur’anic verse, clear evidence, sign of God
• Ayat – Qur’anic verses, clear evidences, signs of God
• Azhar, Azhaar – Flowers, blossoms
• ‘Azizah, Aziza, Azeeza – Precious, cherished, beloved, dear
• ‘Azzah, Azza – Young, female gazelle

HURUF B 

• Badi’ah, Badi’a – Unprecedented, amazing, admirable, unique
• Badra – Full moon
• Badriyah, Badriyyah, Badriya – Resembling the full moon
• Bahijah – Magnificent, splendid
• Bahirah, Bahira, Baheera – Dazzling, brilliant, noble lady
• Bahiyah, Bahiya, Bahiyaa – Beautiful, radiant
• Balqis – Name of the Queen of Sheba
• Balsam – Balsam, balm
• Ban – a kind of tree
• Banan – Delicate, finger tips
• Bara’ah – Innocence
• Barakah, Baraka – Blessing; white one
• Bari’ah, Baraa’a – Excelling
• Barika – Bloom, be successful
• Barirah – Faithful and devoted
• Basha’ir – Good news, good omens
• Bashirah, Basheera – Bringer of good tidings, joy
• Basilah – Brave
• Basimah, Baseema – Smiling
• Basinah – Kitty, kitten
• Basmah, Basma – A smile
• Batul, Batool – Ascetic virgin
• Bayan – Clearness, eloquence
• Baysan – to walk with pride
• Bilqis, Bilqees – Queen of Sheeba
• Bisar – Adolescent
• Budur – Full moons
• Buhaysah, Buhaisah – Walking with pride
• Buhjah – Joy, delight
• Buhthah – Happy, delighted when seeing others
• Bushra – Good omen, good news
• Busr – Unripened dates; star, height
• Buthaynah, Buthainah, Buthayna – Of beautiful and tender body

HURUF C  

• Cala – makna : Castle-kastil-benteng
• Cantara – makna : Small bridge-jembatan

HURUF D 

• Da’d – Old Arabic name
• Dahab – Gold
• Dalal – Treated or touched in a kind and loving way
• Daliyah – Grape vine
• Daniyah – Closer, nearer
• Dhakirah – One who remembers God frequently
• Dhakiyah – Bright, intelligent
• Dhuka’ – Name of the sun
• Dimah – Cloud which carries rainwater
• Du’a’ – Prayer
• Duha, Dhuha – Forenoon
• Dunya – World
• Dunyana – Our world
• Durar – Pearls
• Durrah – Pearl
• Durriyah – Shining, bright

HURUF F 

• Fadilah, Fadheela – Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined
• Fadiyah – Redeemer, self-sacrificing
• Fadwa – Name derived from self-sacrifice
• Fahdah, Fahada – Leopardess
• Fahimah – Intelligent
• Fa’iqah – Surpassing, excellent
• Fa’izah, Faiza – Victorious, winner
• Fajr – Dawn, morning prayer
• Fakhriyah – Honorary
• Falak – Star
• Fanan – Tree branch or twig
• Farah – Joy, cheerfulness
• Farhah – Lively
• Farhanah – Happy
• Faridah, Fareeda – Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem
• Farihah, Fareeha – Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad
• Farizah – Arch
• Fathiyah – Beginning
• Fatimah, Fatima – Accustom; daughter of the Prophet
• Fatin or Fatinah – Fascinating, captivating, alluring, enchanting
• Fawz – Victory or success
• Fawzah, Fawza – Success
• Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia – Successful, victorious
• Fayha’ – Fragrant
• Fayruz – Turquoise
• Fellah – Arabian jasmine
• Fida’ – Redemption
• Fiddah – Silver
• Fikriyah – Intellectual
• Firdaws, Firdoos – Highest garden in Paradise
• Firyal – Old Arabic name
• Furat – Sweet water
• Futun – Fascinations

HURUF H

• Habibah, Habeeba – Beloved, sweetheart, darling; a wife of the Prophet
• Hadeel – to coo (like a dove)
• Hadiyah, Haadiya – Guide to righteousness, calm
• Hadiyyah – Gift
• Hafa – Gentle rain
• Hafizah – Heedful, mindful
• Hafsah, Hafsa – Wife of the Prophet
• Hafthah – Preserved, protected
• Haifa, Hayfa’ – Slender, of beautiful body
• Hajar – Name of the wife of the prophet Ibrahim
• Hala – Sweetness
• Halah, Haala – Aureole
• Halimah, Haleema – Gentle, patient, mild-tempered; name of the Prophet’s nursing mother
• Hamdiyah – One who praises a lot
• Hamidah, Hameeda – Praiseworthy
• Hana’, Hana – Happiness, bliss
• Hanan – Mercy; affectionate, loving, tender
• Hani’ah – of happiness, bliss
• Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa – True believer
• Hanin – Longing, yearning
• Haniyyah, Haniya – Pleased, happy
• Hasibah – Respected, noble
• Hasnah, Hasna’, Hasna – Beautiful
• Hawa’, Hawwa – Eve
• Huda, Hooda – Right guidance
• Hudun – To become quiet
• Hulyah – Jewelry, ornament, finery
• Huma – Bird who brings joy
• Humairah, Humayrah – Of reddish complexion; nickname the Prophet gave to his wife ‘A’ishah
• Hunaidah, Hunaydah – Diminutive of Hind
• Hur – Virgins of paradise
• Huriyah, Huriyyah, Hooriya – Angel; a Houri, virgin of paradise
• Husn – Beauty
• Husna – Most beautiful
• Husniyah – Beautiful
• Hutun – Clouds with rain
• Huwaidah, Huwaydah – Gentle