Baby Names

Muslim Baby Girl Names with Meanings (2026)

Elegant Muslim girl names of Arabic and Persian origin — Quranic names, flowers and virtues, each with a checked meaning.

Updated 9 July 2026 · Verified against official sources

For a daughter, Muslim families often choose a name of beauty and blessing — a Quranic name, a flower, or a virtue like purity, radiance or kindness. This list gathers Muslim baby girl names of Arabic and Persian origin with their widely-accepted meanings.

Each name links to its own page with origin, an honest popularity signal and its numerology number. Familiar names appear first, rarer ones below.

Muslim baby girl names and their meanings

Showing 75 of 230 names, most common first. Tap any name for its full meaning, origin, region and numerology.

ParveenThe Pleiades; a cluster of stars; capable MuskanA smile ShabanaOf the night; nocturnal AfsanaA tale; a story RubinaBright; like a ruby NoorLight ReemaA white antelope; graceful RihanaSweet basil; a fragrant flower of paradise ShabnamMorning dew AnjumStars; a gathering of stars RukhsarCheeks; the face SalmaSafe; peaceful; secure NargisThe narcissus flower NaseemA gentle, fresh breeze DilshadOf a joyful, happy heart RukhsanaBright; dawn SabinaA Sabine woman; beautiful SamreenA fruit of paradise; benevolent YasminThe jasmine flower MumtazDistinguished; exalted; excellent RaziyaContent; satisfied; a queen SanaRadiance; praise HinaHenna; a fragrant plant NasreenA wild rose TamannaA wish; a desire; a longing AlishaProtected by God; noble; joyful FaridaUnique; precious HasinaBeautiful; pretty; good NajmaA star FarzanaWise; intelligent; learned RizwanaKeeper of paradise; contentment TabassumA smile; smiling AmreenHeavenly; protected; abundant AsiyaOne who tends the weak; the Pharaoh’s righteous wife FarheenHappy; joyous RashidaRightly guided; wise; mature SahibaA lady; a noblewoman SaminaHealthy; prosperous TarannumA melody; a tune; song ZarinaGolden; a golden vessel AnamA blessing; a gift; soft FatimaCaptivating; the Prophet's daughter GulnazAs delicate as a flower HawaEve; the first woman; the breath of life HumaA mythical bird of paradise; good fortune JamilaBeautiful MadinaThe holy city of Medina MehboobBeloved; dear; darling NahidThe planet Venus; noble NazmaA star; a poem NusratHelp; victory SaimaOne who fasts SamaThe sky; heaven SaniaBrilliant; splendid SaniyaBrilliant; splendid; a moment ShahnazThe pride and glory of the king ShamimA sweet fragrance ZeenatBeauty; adornment; grace AminaTrustworthy; the Prophet's mother FarahJoy; happiness HumairaRosy-cheeked; fair-complexioned ImranaProsperous; of a righteous family MehakA fragrance; an aroma MehnazThe pride and glory of the moon NaseemaA gentle morning breeze NoorjahanThe light of the world RahmatMercy; compassion; a blessing SabiyaA gentle east wind; a young girl ShahidaA witness; a martyr’s honour SufiyaA devout mystic; pure TasleemSalutation; submission to God AarzooA wish; a longing; hope AbidaA devout worshipper AsmaHigher; a companion of the Prophet BarkatBlessing; abundance; prosperity

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Popular themes

Quranic and blessed names (Maryam, Fatima, Aisha, Khadija) honour revered figures. Flower and nature names (Yasmin/jasmine, Nargis/narcissus, Gulnaz) are soft and timeless. Virtue and light names (Noor/light, Sana/radiance, Amina/trustworthy) name a hope for her.

We give the common meaning for each name; many carry more than one across languages, so confirm anything used officially.

Frequently asked questions

What are popular Muslim girl names?

Well-loved names include Aaliyah, Ayesha, Zoya, Sana and Maryam. Tap any name for its meaning and origin.

Which names mean light?

Noor, Noori and names like Sana (radiance) carry the sense of light. See our "names meaning light" guide for many more across religions.

Are flower names common?

Yes — Yasmin (jasmine), Nargis (narcissus) and Gulnaz are popular flower-inspired Muslim girl names.

Are the meanings verified?

Yes — each is checked against widely-accepted sources, with the common meaning given where several exist.

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Formulas are verified against official or authoritative sources and reflect rules known as of 9 July 2026. Universities can revise conversion rules — always confirm with your examination cell for official submissions.