Girl Names
Arabic-origin girl names
48 names
48 girl names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Arabic, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Arabic-origin names.
- Reema♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Heena♂♀हिनाHenna
- Amina♂♀अमिनाTrustworthy, faithful
- Tabasum♀तबस्सुमSmile
- Najma♀नज्माStar
- Raihana♀रेहानाSweet basil
- Samina♂♀समिनाPrecious, valuable (Arabic Thamina)
- Tuphan♂♀तुफानStorm, tempest
- Aaisha♂♀आइशाLiving, alive, full of life
- Irada♀इरादाIntention, determination and will
- Rima♂♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Sameera♀समीराEntertaining companion
- Sami♂♀समीExalted, lofty (Arabic)
- Ayesha♀आयेशाAlive, living
- Hasina♂♀हसिनाBeautiful and lovely one
- Aarshiya♀आर्शियाHeavenly or of the throne (arsh)
- Aayeesha♂♀आयशाLiving, full of life
- Aayesha♀आयेशाAlive, living
- Aaysha♀आयशाLiving, full of life
- Aisha♂♀आइशाLiving, alive, full of life
- Alima♀अलिमाLearned, wise woman
- Amira♀अमिराPrincess, noblewoman
- Arshiya♀अर्शियाHeavenly or of the throne (arsh)
- Hina♂♀हिनाHenna
- Khalida♀खालिदाEternal, immortal, everlasting
- Nashibha♀नशिभाFortune, destiny, luck
- Nujhat♂♀नुजहतPleasure, delight, freshness
- Samira♀समिराEntertaining companion
- Tahira♂♀ताहिराPure, chaste, clean
- Bushra♀बुश्राGood news or glad tidings
- Hasna♀हस्नाBeautiful and lovely
- Insha♀इन्शाCreation or writing
- Ishara♀इशाराSign or gesture
- Laila♀लैलाNight
- Nashiva♀नशिवाFortune, destiny, luck
- Rabab♀रबाबA stringed musical instrument
- Rahima♀रहिमाMerciful, compassionate, kind
- Rajiya♀रजियाContent, satisfied
- Rehana♀रेहानाSweet basil
- Saba♀सबाMorning breeze, gentle wind
- Samee♀समीExalted, lofty (Arabic)
- Shammi♀शम्मीExalted, lofty (Arabic)
- Hena♀हेनाThe henna plant used for mehndi
- Henna♀हेन्नाThe henna plant used for mehndi
- Rabia♀राबियाSpring, the springtime
- Safia♀सफियाPure, clear
- Salima♀सलिमाSafe, sound, healthy and peaceful
- Salma♀सलमाSafe, peaceful and calm
Guide
Arabic-origin girl names used in Nepal, with gentle meanings
The 48 names here offer images of stars, fragrant plants and living fully, as well as qualities such as trust and determination. Arabic origin describes a name’s language history. Names are shared across communities, and a name does not tell you a person’s religion or background.
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Plants and wildlife
Heena (हिना) means henna, the fragrant mehndi plant. Reema means white antelope, and Raihana means sweet basil.
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Character and resolve
Amina means trustworthy or faithful. Irada means intention, determination or firm resolve.
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Life and delight
Tabasum means a gentle, cheerful smile. Aaisha and Ayesha mean living or alive.
Arabic-origin girl names with nature images
Reema and Rima (रीमा) mean white antelope. Heena means henna, the fragrant mehndi plant used to decorate hands. Raihana means sweet basil or a fragrant plant. Najma means star. Sameera means an entertaining companion, also a gentle breeze. Compare all Arabic-origin names if you would like to explore these meanings across genders.
Names for trust, determination and life
Amina (अमिना) means trustworthy or faithful. Irada means intention, determination and firm resolve. Tabasum means a gentle, cheerful smile. Aaisha means living, alive or full of life, and Ayesha means alive or living. Samina means precious or valuable, also healthy. For a wider mix of meanings and language origins, browse girl names.
Tips for parents
- Choose a meaning you want to explain to your child, such as trust or determination.
- Write Reema and Rima beside the surname to compare the English forms.
- Practise the chosen name in English and Devanagari with your family.
- Use the baby-name choosing guide to compare your final choices.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Arabic-origin girl names used in Nepal?
Reema, Heena, Amina, Tabasum, Najma and Raihana offer different meanings, from white antelope and henna to trustworthiness and a star.
Which Arabic-origin girl names have nature meanings?
Najma means star, Raihana means sweet basil, and Heena means henna. Reema and Rima mean white antelope.
Does an Arabic-origin name identify someone’s religion?
No. Names are shared across communities. A language origin describes the name’s history and does not establish a person’s religion, caste or community.
What is the difference between Amina and Irada?
Amina means trustworthy or faithful. Irada means intention, determination or firm resolve. They offer different qualities to celebrate in a name.