Arabic Origin Names for Girls - Part 2

Nafisa Meaning: Precious gem. Nafisa is an indirect-Qur'anic name for girls that its meaning reinforces multiple meanings all pointing in the same direction of being invaluable. According to Wikipedia, the literal translation of Nafisa is "something so good and valuable that people compete for it". Other meanings of this name include "refined, pure, delicate, most excellent".

Natara Meaning: Sacrifice; martyr. In the Urdu language, Natara means "guidance, guardian".

Oadira Meaning: Powerful; potent.

Omnia Meaning: Wish; hope. The name Omnia is a direct-Qur'anic name mentioned in 22:52 and is a variant of the Arabic girl's name Umniya.

Peridot Meaning: Green gemstone. The name Peridot stems from the Arabic word faridat as well as the Greek word peridona meaning "bestowed wealth" according to Kidadl.com. The peridot is an olive-green gemstone that represents the birth month of August and would be fitting for a child born in this month.

Qaaria Meaning: Reciter of the Holy Quran.

Qasira Meaning: Patient.

Radhia Meaning: Well-satisfied; pleasant. Alternative spellings of Radhia include Radia and Radeyah.

Rawiah Meaning: The transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry.

Sabah Meaning: Morning. Sabah also has a Hebrew meaning which translates to "from Sheba; morning". Alternative spellings include Saba or Sabaa.

Safiya Meaning: Pure. In Muslim theology, Safiyya bint Huyayy was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, who is referred to as the "mother of believers". Alternative variations of the name include Safiyya, Safiyya, Safiyyah, Safia, Safya or Saffiyah. Due to the religious significance of this name, it is most common in areas where Islam is the most prominently practiced religion.

Tahani Meaning: Congratulations; best wishes. Tahani is a relatively uncommon name even in Arabic-speaking countries, but according to Nameberry.com has emerged as a fictional character's name in the popular television show, The Good Place.

Tasnia Meaning: Waterfall of heaven; admirable.

Uyaina Meaning: Beautiful eyed.

Wadaana Meaning: Prosperous. The name Wadaana also shares its origins with the Urdu language with the same meaning.

Wardah Meaning: Rose. Warda is a direct-Qur'anic name for girls used in the verse 55:37 according to Quaranicnames.com.

Yasmeen Meaning: Jasmine flower. Yasmeen is an extremely popular name for girls in Arabic-speaking countries, including its variant names such as Yasmin, Yaasmeen, Yaasmin or Yasmine. Notable people with this name include Canadian supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri, who modelled alongside Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Kate Moss, Carla Bruni and Claudia Schiffer from the 1980s to 1990s.

Yusra Meaning: Success; affluence. Yusra is a direct-Qur'anic name for girls used twice in the Quran in verses 87:8 and 92:7 according to Quaranicnames.com.

Zahra Meaning: Beautiful flower. The name Zahra is an incredibly popular name in Arabic-speaking countries, with a variety of spellings such as Zaara, Zara, Zahraa and Zahrah.

Zarena

Meaning: Of gold; golden. Zarena has a range of alternative spellings such as Zareena and Persian variations including Zarina or Zarrina.

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