Moroccan names for girls

Worshipper, a devout woman.

Also written: Aabida

Fragrance, a blend of perfumes.

Also written: Abeer

Full-figured, of ample build. Abla was the beloved of the poet Antara.

Longings, yearnings.

Also written: Achwak, Ashwaq

Cultured, well-mannered; also a woman of letters.

Also written: Adibah

Just, fair.

Also written: Aadila

Modesty, virtue, self-restraint.

Also written: Afef

Chaste, virtuous.

Also written: Afifah

Branches. The Quran describes the gardens of Paradise as rich in branches.

Also written: Afnan

Dreams.

Also written: Ahlame, Ahlem

Living, alive. Aicha was a wife of the Prophet.

Also written: Aisha, Aïsha, Ayesha

Returning, one who comes back.

Also written: Ayda

Blessings, bounties. The word is repeated in Sura ar-Rahman.

Also written: Alaa, Ala, Alaâ

High, lofty, exalted.

Also written: Alya, Aliya, Aliaa

Hope.

Also written: Amel

Safety, security, peace of mind.

Also written: Aman

Wishes, hopes.

Also written: Amany

Servant of the Most Gracious (al-Rahman).

Also written: Amatourrahmane, Amatarrahmane

Trustworthy, faithful.

Also written: Amena, Aminah

Princess.

Also written: Amirah, Ameera

Friendly, pleasant company.

Also written: Anisa, Annissa

Breezes, gentle winds.

Also written: Ansame

Feelings, affections, tender emotions.

Also written: Awatif, Ouatif

Knowing, learned.

Also written: Aarifa

Sweet fragrance, a lingering scent.

Also written: Arije, Areej

Female mountain goat, ibex. Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib was the Prophet's aunt.

Also written: Aroua, Arwah

Often explained as 'names' or 'high standing'. Asma bint Abi Bakr was a Companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Asmaa, Asma, Assmae

Authenticity, nobility of origin.

Also written: Asala

Often explained as 'one who comforts and heals'. Asiya is the name tradition gives to Pharaoh's wife.

Also written: Asia, Assiya, Asiya

Of noble origin; genuine, authentic.

Also written: Asila

Affection, tenderness.

Also written: Aatifa

Noble, high-born; also fragrant with perfume. Atika bint Abd al-Muttalib was the Prophet's aunt.

Also written: Atiqa, Aatika

Sign, wonder; also a verse of the Quran.

Also written: Ayah, Eya

Signs, wonders; also verses of the Quran.

Also written: Ayate

Flowers, blossoms.

Also written: Azhare

Dear, precious; also strong, mighty.

Also written: Azizah

Might, honour, pride.

Also written: Aza

Bringer of good news.

Also written: Bashira

Wonderful, original, without equal.

Also written: Badiaa, Badiâa, Badiya

Like the full moon, from badr.

Also written: Badriya, Badriyya

Radiant, brilliant. The Bahia Palace in Marrakech bears this name.

Also written: Bahiya, Bahiyya

Joyful, delightful, cheerful.

Also written: Bahiga, Bahijah

Of the sea.

Also written: Bahrya, Bahriya

Luck, good fortune, from the Persian word bakht.

Also written: Bekhta

Persian

Blessing.

Also written: Baraka

Smiling.

Also written: Bassima, Basimah

A smile.

Also written: Bassma, Basmah

Devoted to God, chaste. A title of Maryam and of Fatima.

Also written: Batool, Batul

Clarity, eloquent speech.

Also written: Bayan

A word of affection for babies in the Souss; an old name in the Atlas.

Amazigh

Good news, glad tidings.

Also written: Bochra, Bushra, Boushra

Diminutive of bathna, 'soft, fertile land'. Buthayna was the beloved of the poet Jamil.

Also written: Bouthaina, Bouthayna, Boutayna

Smiling, a smile.

Also written: Ibtissam, Ibtissame, Btissame

Singing; a woman who sings, from shada, 'to sing'.

Also written: Shadia, Chadiya

Healing, one who cures.

Also written: Chafiya, Shafia

Compassionate, tender-hearted.

Also written: Chafiqa, Shafika

Honey, honey still in the comb.

Also written: Shahd, Chahed

Often explained as 'of noble lineage' or 'child of the city'. The storyteller of the Thousand and One Nights.

Also written: Chahrazade, Shahrazad, Schéhérazade

Persian

Often explained as 'with a beauty mark' or 'of fine qualities'. Al-Shayma was the Prophet's foster sister.

Also written: Chaima, Chaymae, Chaimaa, Shaima

Grateful, thankful.

Also written: Shakira

Beauty mark, a mole.

Also written: Chamma, Shama

Sun.

Also written: Shams

The sun of the forenoon, the bright morning sun.

Also written: Chams Eddoha, Chamseddoha, Chams Doha

Noble, honourable.

Also written: Cherifa, Chrifa, Sharifa

Healing, cure. Al-Shifa bint Abdullah was a Companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Chifae, Chifaa, Shifa

Sweet, in Persian.

Also written: Shirine, Shirin, Cherine

Persian

Sunrise.

Also written: Chorouk, Shorouk, Chourouq

Golden.

Also written: Dehbia, Dahbiya

Pampering, playful charm.

Also written: Dalale

Guide, one who shows the way.

Also written: Dalilah

Near, close; the Quran uses it of fruit hanging within reach.

Also written: Daniya, Danya

Witty, charming, graceful.

Also written: Zarifa, Dharifa

Often explained as 'beloved'. Name of the Amazigh queen of the Aurès called al-Kahina.

Also written: Dihia, Dehia

Amazigh

Remembrance, memory.

Also written: Dhikra, Zikra, Dekra

Often explained as 'vindicated, cleared of blame'. Dina was the daughter of Jacob.

Also written: Dinah, Dyna

Hebrew

Forenoon, the bright mid-morning. Ad-Duha is a sura of the Quran.

Also written: Douha, Duha, Dohae

Prayer, supplication to God.

Also written: Douaa, Doua, Douâa

The world, this earthly life.

Also written: Dounya, Donia, Dunia

Of Idriss; named after Idriss I, founder of the first Moroccan state.

Also written: Idrissia, Drissiya

Virtue, moral excellence.

Also written: Fadhila, Fadela, Fadilah

Moroccan and Amazigh form of Fatima: one who weans, one who abstains.

Also written: Fadhma

Self-sacrifice, devotion; from fida, 'ransom'. Fadwa Tuqan was a Palestinian poet.

Also written: Fadwa, Fedoua

Understanding, quick to grasp.

Also written: Fahimah

Turquoise, the blue-green gemstone.

Also written: Fayrouz, Fairuz, Fayrouze

Persian

Winner, successful.

Also written: Fayza, Faeza

Ring dove. Fakhita was the given name of Umm Hani, the Prophet's cousin.

Also written: Fakhitah

Joy, happiness.

Also written: Fara

Joy, a happy moment.

Unique, matchless; a precious pearl.

Also written: Faridah, Ferida

Of victory and opening, from fath.

Also written: Fatehia, Fathiya

Opening, ease, from fath. Al-Fatiha is the opening sura of the Quran.

Also written: Fatihah, Ftiha

One who weans, one who abstains. Fatima was the Prophet's daughter.

Also written: Fatma, Fatimah, Fatema

Fatima the radiant. Fatima was the Prophet's daughter.

Also written: Fatima Ezzahra, Fatima Zohra, Fatimzahra

Charming, captivating.

Also written: Faten, Fatin

Moroccan form of Fatima: one who weans, one who abstains.

Also written: Fatena

Paradise. Al-Firdaws is named in the Quran as a garden of Paradise.

Also written: Ferdaous, Firdaws, Firdaouss

Persian

Success, triumph.

Also written: Fawzia, Fouziya, Fawzya

A young, graceful woman.

Also written: Ghadah

Precious, dear; of great value.

Also written: Ghaliya, Ghalya

A woman whose beauty needs no adornment.

Also written: Ghaniya

Gain, prize, spoils.

Also written: Ghanimah

Gazelle.

Also written: Ghazela, Ghzala

Rain that brings relief; feminine of Ghayth, 'rain after drought'.

Also written: Rhita, Ghitha

Gazelles.

Also written: Ghizlaine, Ghizlan, Ghislane

Forgiveness, pardon.

Also written: Ghoufrane, Ghufran, Ghofran

Beloved, dear.

Also written: Hbiba, Habibah

Hashemite: of the family of Hashim, the Prophet's great-grandfather.

Also written: Hachemia, Hashmia, Hachmiya

Often explained as 'keen, sharp', from the root h-d-d. The aita singer Kharboucha was also known as Hadda.

Also written: Hada

Guide, one who leads to the right path.

Also written: Hadiya

The cooing of doves.

Also written: Hadile, Hadeel

Guardian, protector; one who keeps safe.

Also written: Hafidha, Hafiza

Young lion. Hafsa bint Umar was a wife of the Prophet.

Also written: Hafssa, Hafsah

Slender, slim-waisted.

Also written: Haifa, Hayfa, Haifaa

Name of Hagar, wife of Abraham and mother of Ismail. Often linked to hijra, 'emigration'.

Also written: Hajare, Hagar

Hebrew

Wise.

Also written: Hakimah

Halo, the ring of light around the moon.

Also written: Halah

Gentle, patient, forbearing. Halima al-Saadiya was the Prophet's wet nurse.

Also written: Hlima, Halimah

Praiseworthy, commendable.

Also written: Hamidah

Bliss, happiness, well-being.

Also written: Hanaa, Hana, Hanaâ

Tenderness, affection, compassion.

Also written: Hanan, Hananne

Happy, at ease, content.

Also written: Haniya, Henia

Upright in faith; true to the pure faith of Abraham.

Also written: Hanifah

Longing, tender yearning.

Also written: Hanin, Haneen

Of noble descent, highly esteemed.

Also written: Hassiba, Hasibah

Beautiful woman.

Also written: Hassna, Hasnae, Hasnaa

Eve, the first woman. Often explained as 'the living one'.

Also written: Hawaa, Haoua

Hebrew

Life.

Also written: Hayate, Hayet

Gift.

Also written: Heba, Hibah

Gift of God.

Also written: Hibatoullah, Hiba Allah

Guidance.

Also written: Hedaya, Hidayah

Wisdom.

Also written: Hekma

Often explained as 'a herd of a hundred camels'; also the Arabic name of India.

Also written: Hinde, Hinda

Happy, at ease.

Also written: Hnia, Haniyya

Right guidance.

Also written: Hoda, Huda

Houri, a maiden of Paradise.

Also written: Hourya, Hooria, Houriya

Humble prayer, supplication.

Also written: Btihal, Ibtihel

Radiance, the brightness of sunrise.

Also written: Ichraq, Ishraq, Ichraak

Doing good, kindness, excellence.

Also written: Ihssan, Ihsane, Ihsan

Sincerity, pure devotion. Al-Ikhlas is the title of a short sura of the Quran.

Also written: Ikhlass, Ikhlasse

Honouring others, generous hospitality.

Also written: Ikrame, Ikraam

Inspiration, an idea that comes to the mind.

Also written: Ilhame, Ilhem, Ilhaam

My daughter.

Also written: Illy

Amazigh

Faith, belief.

Also written: Iman, Imene, Eman

Care, attention, looking after someone.

Also written: Inaaya, Enaya

Friendliness, warm company, from uns. Also the Spanish name Inés, a form of Agnes.

Also written: Inas, Inass, Iness

Fairness, justice.

Also written: Inssaf, Insaaf

Victory, triumph.

Also written: Intisar, Entissar

Night journey. Al-Isra is the Prophet's night journey to Jerusalem, told in the Quran.

Also written: Israa, Isra, Esraa

Reliance, trust. Itimad was the wife of al-Mutamid, poet-king of Seville.

Also written: Iatimad, Ietimad, Itimade

Often explained as 'big eye', and by extension 'spring of water'.

Also written: Ito, Yetto, Yattou, Ittou

Amazigh

Great, honoured, venerable.

Also written: Jalilah, Djalila

Beautiful, graceful.

Also written: Jamilah, Djamila, Jamilla

Freshly picked fruit, harvest. The word appears in the Quran (55:54).

Also written: Janaa

Jewel, precious gem. The word comes from Persian gohar.

Also written: Jaouhara, Jouhara, Johara

Persian

The world, from Persian jahan.

Also written: Jihan, Jehane, Djihane

Persian

Gardens, also the gardens of Paradise.

Also written: Jenane, Jinan, Jenan

A pearl, or a pearl-shaped silver bead. The word is often said to come from Persian.

Also written: Jomana, Joumane, Jumana

Persian

The moon.

Also written: Qamar, Kamare

Generous, noble.

Also written: Karimah, Kerima

Star, planet.

Also written: Kaoukab, Kaoukeb, Kawkeb

Abundance. Al-Kawthar is a river of Paradise named in the Quran.

Also written: Kaoutar, Kaouthar, Kawthar

Full-cheeked, with a round face. Umm Kulthum was a daughter of the Prophet.

Also written: Kaltoum, Kalthoum, Koultoum

A treasure. Kenza al-Awrabiya was the wife of Idriss I and mother of Idriss II.

Also written: Kenzah, Kanza

Born early, a premature child. Khadija was the Prophet's first wife.

Also written: Khadijah, Khadidja, Khedija

Everlasting, enduring.

Also written: Khalidah, Khaleda

Often explained as 'doe, gazelle'. Khawla bint al-Azwar was an early Muslim warrior.

Also written: Khawla, Khaola, Khawlah

Good, the best, the chosen one.

Also written: Kheira, Khaira, Khayra

With dark, deep-red lips.

Also written: Lamia, Lamyae, Lamiaa, Lamya

Gentle, kind, delicate.

Also written: Latefa, Latifah, Lateefa

From layl, 'night'. Layla is the beloved in the Arabic love story of Majnun Layla.

Also written: Laila, Layla, Leyla

Soft, tender. Lina is also a palm tree named in the Quran (59:5).

Also written: Lyna, Linah, Leena

Storax tree, which gives a sweet-smelling resin.

Also written: Lubna, Lobna

Silver (the metal).

Also written: Loujaine, Lujain, Loujayn

Arabian oryx, a wild antelope known in poetry for its large eyes.

Also written: Mahaa

Good qualities, merits.

Also written: Mahasine, Mahassin, Mahasin

Beloved, a loved one.

Also written: Mahboba, Mahbuba

Veiled, sheltered, kept safe.

Also written: Mahjoba, Mahjuba

Walking with a proud, swaying gait.

Also written: Maisae, Mayssa, Meyssa, Maessa

Glorious, noble.

Also written: Majida, Majdah

Arabic form of Magdalena, 'from Magdala' (Aramaic 'tower'). Also al-Manfaluti's famous novel.

Also written: Majdoline, Magdouline, Majdolin

Hebrew

An angel.

Also written: Malaak, Malake

Queen, female sovereign.

Also written: Malikah, Maleka

Attainment, what one obtains.

Also written: Manale, Manel

Lighthouse, a guiding light.

Also written: Manare, Menar

Victorious, granted victory.

Also written: Mansora, Manssoura

Wish, aim, what one longs for.

Also written: Marame, Marem

Shiny white stone. Al-Marwa is a hill in Mecca, part of the pilgrimage rite.

Also written: Marwa, Marwah, Meroua

From the Massyli, an ancient Amazigh people and royal line of Numidia.

Also written: Massilya, Masilya, Mazilia

Amazigh

Blessed, full of blessing.

Also written: Embarka

Arabic form of Miriam, Mary. Meaning uncertain, often explained as 'beloved'.

Also written: Maryam, Mariem, Meriem, Myriam

Hebrew

Happy, fortunate, lucky.

Also written: Messouda, Masouda, Massouda, Mesaouda

Fortunate, bringing good luck. Maymuna was a wife of the Prophet.

Also written: Maimouna, Maymouna, Meymouna

Short form of Amina, 'trustworthy, safe'.

Also written: Meena, Minah

Often explained as 'grace'.

Amazigh

Useful, beneficial.

Also written: Mofida, Moufidah

Wishes, hopes.

Also written: Mona, Muna, Monna

A wish, a desire.

Also written: Mounya, Monia, Muniya

Bright, shining, giving light.

Also written: Monira, Munira

Noble, high-minded.

Also written: Nabilah, Nabilla

Dew; also generosity.

Also written: Nadaa

Often explained as 'the one who calls' or 'fresh with dew'.

Also written: Nadiya, Nadya, Nadiaa

Rare, precious.

Also written: Nadera, Nadirah

Precious, valuable. Nafisa al-Tahira was a renowned woman scholar in Cairo.

Also written: Nafisa, Nefissa, Nafisah

Comfort, a soft and pleasant life.

Also written: Naeema, Naimah

Rescue, safety, deliverance.

Also written: Najate, Nagat

Saved, rescued, safe.

Also written: Najiya, Nejia

With large, wide eyes.

Also written: Najlaa, Najla, Nejla

A star.

Also written: Najmah, Nejma

Confidential talk, a whispered secret.

Also written: Najwa, Nejoua

Gift, gain, what one is given.

Also written: Nawal, Naouel, Nawel

Narcissus flower. The word came to Arabic from Persian nargis.

Also written: Narjis, Narjisse, Nargis

Persian

Gentle breeze.

Also written: Nasima, Nassimah

Honest, upright, of clean conduct.

Also written: Nazeha, Nazihah

Pleasure outing; also purity, being free of fault.

Also written: Nazha, Nouzha, Nuzha

Young tree, sapling, from Persian. In Arabic, those who drink their fill.

Also written: Nehal, Nihale

Persian

Wild rose, eglantine. A Persian word.

Also written: Nissrine, Nesrine, Nasrine

Persian

Intellect, good sense.

Also written: Nouha, Nuha

Often explained as 'a first sip of water', a diminutive of nahla.

Also written: Nouhayla, Nuhayla, Nohaila

Light.

Also written: Noor, Nur

Boys and girls

Light of right guidance.

Also written: Nour Al Houda, Nourhouda

Light; a feminine form of Nour.

Also written: Nora, Nourah, Nura

Numidia, the ancient Amazigh kingdom.

Also written: Numidya

Amazigh

Little mother, a diminutive of umm, 'mother'.

Also written: Oumayma, Omaima, Umaima

A wish, a hope.

Also written: Oumniya, Omnia, Umniya

White cloud. Also the rebab, a bowed string instrument.

Also written: Rababe, Rebab

Gain, profit, a good return.

Also written: Rebha, Rabhaa

Young gazelle, fawn.

Also written: Rasha, Rachaa

Rightly guided, wise, sensible.

Also written: Rachidah, Rashida

Content, satisfied.

Also written: Radiya, Radiaa, Radhia

Merciful, compassionate.

Also written: Rahimah, Raheema

Mercy, compassion.

Also written: Rahmah

Hope, expectation.

Also written: Rajaa, Raja

Gazing, looking intently.

Also written: Ranya, Raniya, Raniah

Sweet basil, a fragrant plant.

Also written: Raihana, Rihana, Reyhana

Wide open spaces.

Also written: Rehab, Rihabe, Rehabe

White gazelle.

Also written: Rym, Reem, Rime

A large door, a great gate.

Also written: Ritage, Retaj, Ritaje

Often explained as 'rising, ascent'. Ruqayya was a daughter of the Prophet.

Also written: Rokaya, Roukaya, Rokia, Ruqayya

Often explained as the name of a star. Rumaysa was the mother of the Companion Anas.

Also written: Romaissa, Roumaissa, Rumaysa, Romaysae

Happy, fortunate.

Also written: Saadiya, Sadia

Morning, daybreak.

Also written: Sabaah

Purity, clarity, serenity.

Also written: Safaa, Safa

Pure, sincere; a chosen friend. Safiyya was a wife of the Prophet.

Also written: Safiya, Safiyya, Sfia

Happy, fortunate.

Also written: Saeeda, Saidah

Calm, tranquillity, peace of mind. The word appears in the Quran.

Also written: Sakinah, Sakeena

Safe, sound, unharmed.

Also written: Salimah, Saleema

Safe and sound, from the root of salam, 'peace'. Salma was the mother of Abd al-Muttalib.

Also written: Selma, Salmah

Comfort, solace. Also the quail sent to the Israelites in the Quran.

Also written: Salwa, Selwa

Fresh, flowing water. Salsabil is a spring of Paradise named in the Quran.

Also written: Salsabile, Salsabeel

Evening conversation among friends.

Also written: Samare

Lofty, exalted, high.

Also written: Samiya, Samiah

Companion in evening conversation.

Also written: Samirah, Sameera

Brightness, radiance; also high rank.

Also written: Sanaa, Sana

Princess, noblewoman. Sara was the wife of the prophet Ibrahim.

Also written: Sarah, Sarra, Saraa

Hebrew

Arrows; also shares, portions.

Also written: Sihame, Sihem, Seham

Name of an Amazigh princess, daughter of King Nubel (4th century).

Also written: Silia, Sylia, Cilia

Amazigh

Two souls, meaning the father and the mother.

Also written: Siman

Amazigh

Wisdom, from Greek.

Also written: Sophia, Sofiya, Soufia

Other origin

Happiness, good fortune.

Also written: Suad, Soad

Feminine of Souhail, the star Canopus.

Also written: Souhayla, Suhaila, Sohaila

Calm, peaceful, from sukun, 'stillness'. Sukayna was a daughter of al-Husayn.

Also written: Soukayna, Sokaina, Sukayna

Sultana, a woman who rules.

Also written: Sultana, Soltana

Often explained as 'lofty' or 'a little mark'. Sumayya was the first martyr of Islam.

Also written: Soumaya, Soumiya, Sumaya, Soumaia

Fine silk, a cloth of Paradise named in the Quran.

Also written: Sondos, Sundus, Soundouss

Bouquet, sheaf.

Amazigh

She who dazzles, like light shining on water.

Amazigh

Sun.

Also written: Tafokt, Tafukt

Amazigh

Dawn, daybreak.

Amazigh

Spring, the season; also blossoming.

Also written: Tafsout, Thafsut

Amazigh

Pure, clean.

Also written: Tahira, Tahera

Flower.

Also written: Tajddigt, Jedjiga

Amazigh

Piety, mindfulness of God.

Also written: Taqwa, Takoua

Spring, fountain.

Amazigh

Star and guide. Feminine of Amanar.

Amazigh

Feminine of Massine; also a place name.

Also written: Tamasint

Amazigh

North Africa, the land of the Amazigh.

Amazigh

The Amazigh language.

Also written: Thamazight

Amazigh

Turtle-dove.

Amazigh

Blessed, lucky. Amazigh feminine form of Mimoun.

Also written: Mimount, Tmimount

Amazigh

Happy. Feminine of Anamar.

Amazigh

A legendary bird known for its beauty.

Also written: Thanina, Taninna

Amazigh

Often explained as 'angel'. Feminine of Anir.

Amazigh

Torch.

Also written: Tasafut

Amazigh

Partridge, a symbol of beauty.

Also written: Tasekkurt, Taskkurt

Amazigh

A spring of Paradise named in the Quran.

Also written: Tasnime, Tasneem, Tesnim

Love.

Amazigh

Daisy.

Amazigh

Good-looking; also a pendant, a symbol of beauty.

Also written: Tazrurt

Amazigh

Truth.

Also written: Tidt

Amazigh

Alive, full of life. Feminine of Idir.

Amazigh

Clarity, light. An old name of central Morocco.

Also written: Tiffa

Amazigh

Light, the first light of day.

Also written: Tifawt

Amazigh

The season when greenery is at its peak.

Amazigh

Freedom.

Also written: Tileli, Thilleli, Lelli

Amazigh

Often explained as 'she of the tents'. Name of a legendary queen of the Tuareg.

Also written: Tinhinan, Tin Hinan

Amazigh

She of peace.

Also written: Tinufra

Amazigh

She who belongs to both parents.

Amazigh

Star, little star. Feminine of Itri.

Amazigh

Moonlight, full moon. Feminine of Ziri.

Also written: Thiziri, Taziri

Amazigh

She has her brothers.

Also written: Tlaytmas

Amazigh

She is enough, meaning enough for her parents' happiness.

Also written: Tuda

Amazigh

More beautiful than izli, a sung poem.

Also written: Tufizli

Amazigh

Joy, happiness.

Also written: Tumert, Tumrt

Amazigh

She who brings hope.

Also written: Tunaruz

Amazigh

The Pleiades, a cluster of stars.

Also written: Thouria, Thouraya, Soraya, Touriya

Loyalty, faithfulness.

Also written: Wafaa, Ouafae, Wafa

Rose, flower.

Also written: Ouarda, Wardah

Harmony, concord.

Also written: Ouiam, Wiame, Ouiame, Wiaam

Love, affection.

Also written: Ouidad, Widade, Wedad

Feeling, inner emotion, conscience.

Also written: Ouijdane, Wijdan, Wejdane

Union, closeness, being together.

Also written: Ouissal, Wisal, Wessal

Ruby, precious stone. The word came to Arabic via Persian, from Greek.

Also written: Yaqout, Yacout, Yaqut

Other origin

Blessed, bringing good fortune.

Also written: Yamina, Yemna, Yamena

Jasmine flower. A Persian word.

Also written: Yasmina, Yassmine, Yasamine, Jasmine

Persian

Ease, an easy life. The word appears in the Quran (92:7).

Also written: Yusra, Yosra, Youssra

Bright, radiant, colourful.

Also written: Zahiya, Zahiah

Flower, blossom. Not the same word as az-Zahra, 'the radiant', in Fatima Zahra.

Also written: Zahrah, Zehra

Pure, virtuous; also fragrant.

Also written: Zakiya, Zakiah, Zakiyya

Flowers, blossoms.

Also written: Zhour, Zouhour, Zuhur

Adornment, ornament.

Also written: Zaina, Zeina, Zeinah

Often explained as a fragrant desert tree. Zaynab was a daughter of the Prophet.

Also written: Zaineb, Zaynab, Zainab, Zeineb

Brightness, radiance. Linked to az-Zuhara, the Arabic name of the planet Venus.

Also written: Zouhra, Zuhra, Zohrah

Little cream, the best part of something. Zubayda was the wife of Harun al-Rashid.

Also written: Zoubaida, Zubaida, Zoubeida