Pronounced kha-DEE-jah, Khadija could be an excellent choice if your daughter is a premie! A notable bearer was the Prophet Muhammud’s first wife, recognized as the first person to convert to Islam. A widow called Hayat is forced to move with her two children (Deeb) and (Omar) to reside with her father in Damascus, Deeb is forced to work during his studies so that the mother does not have to need anything from her father. Pronounced NOO-ha, Nuha was the name of the pre-Islamic goddess of the sun worshiped by Northern Arabian tribes. She was given a byname meaning “the elevated sun,” which referenced her position as a sun ruler or as a metaphor for her wisdom. A newspaper salesman at the train station in Cairo develops an unhealthy obsession with a woman who sells refreshments. A story about the suffering of a mother (Kalthoum) from the Auras region whose husband died after aerial bombardment of the house by the French army during colonial days also the capture of... See full summary»

A poor peasant woman becomes a symbol of worker oppression in this somber social drama directed by Henri Barakat. Azziza (Faten Hamama) is brutally raped by a guard when she goes into the ... See full summary» In the Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, and the Quran, Sarah is the wife of Abraham, admired for her piety, hospitality, and beauty. Her name is popular among religious and non-religious individuals alike, especially in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.It’s most likely derived from the Turkish “el” meaning “nation,”“people,” or “country,” and the Arabic “amir” meaning “commander.” This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial '... See full summary» A common choice throughout the Middle East and Africa, Aziza is the female version of Aziz. This zingy name has several famous bearers – including Egyptian-Australian academic Aziza Abdel-Halim, who founded the Muslim Women’s National Network Australia (MWNNA), and Singaporean chef Aziza Ali, who opened Singapore’s first Malay restaurant. However, it wasn’t TV and movies where Sofia gained fame, it was her singing. She has released a couple of albums and is super famous for her music videos and her beauty. She is called a sensual rose.

This Moroccan-born beauty first started in a TV commercial as a 4-year-old advertising diapers. She appeared in a number of commercials and at age 15 she actually took part in a movie starring none other than Sophia Loren. It is derived from the root word “farih,” along with several other Arabic names, including the masculine Faruh, Farhatt, and Farhan and the feminine Afrah, Fariha, and Farhah. In Arabic, Dalia means “grapevine.” In Hebrew, Dalia means “tip of a branch,” particularly of a grapevine or an olive tree. Additionally, Dalia means “fate” in Lithuanian and is the name of their ancient goddess of destiny.

Diana was born in Lebanon in 1976 and has gained fame as an excellent Lebanese Arab pop folk singer. She is more commonly known as Diana Haddad, a lot simpler than her full name for sure, and she has incredible popularity ever since her first record in 1996.

Leila is a stunning name that’s received worldwide recognition. It means “dark” in Arabic, often given to baby girls born at nighttime.She continued to dance on the show for five years until she decided to branch out a bit. Once belly dancing became popular in other parts of the world, Didem turned to social media and YouTube. Also spelled Rim and Rym, Reem is often used in Arabic poetry to describe beautiful women as pure and graceful as deer. Although Reem is primarily given to females, it’s more prevalent for boys in Israel, ranked #78 in 2019. However, her spirit adds to her sex appeal; she’s not afraid to speak her mind and show that she is more than just a sizzling beauty. Mona is a TV presenter and personality, and she was born in Lebanon in 1968. Her best-known role is as the host of Talk of the Town on MTV. She’s a bit like the Oprah Winfrey of Arab TV. She gets to chat with politicians, sports stars, singers, actors and all those celebrity types that just love a bit of publicity. Also spelled Fatimah, Fatima is a traditional Muslim name used throughout the Arab world. A notable bearer was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad and his first wife, Khadija. Fatimah holds a similar position in Islam to Mary in Christianity, seen as an archetype for admirable Muslim women.

Rania is an elegant name that’s super easy to spell and pronounce. Although it’s not currently ranked in the U.S., it’s just broken into the top 1,000 names in Scotland, England, and Wales. So, it has the potential to become a worldwide favorite. Since then, she has been using social media to further her career, and it’s definitely working. There’s something about Didem that pleases both the eyes and the mind. Her dancing is practically perfect, and her body, even though she isn’t a 20-year-old, is still sizzling and without fault. Pronounced as LOOB-na, Lubna is the Arabic name for the storax tree, known for its aromatic sap used to make incense and perfumes. Hamila, also spelled Halimah, Halime, or Halimeh is the feminine form of Halim. It could be a perfect choice if your daughter is mild-mannered.Dana was bornin Kuwait in 1987 but attended school in the USA graduating from the American University of Science and Technology. She is a singer, a tall, blonde haired and green eyed beauty. She has had quite a few live concerts in the Middle East and Europe and appeared at a few Arabic Music Festivals.