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Most popular Emirati and Arabic names with meaning

Read 500 plus Emirati and Arabic names and their meanings.

By Audrey SegalPublished about a year ago 8 min read
Most popular Emirati and Arabic names with meaning
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Being an Independent Dubai escort, I have been living in Dubai from 8 years and I know most of the Emirati names with their meanings. You can read the below names with meaning.

  1. Ahmed: Praiseworthy, commendable.
  2. Fatima: Captivating, one who abstains.
  3. Khalid: Immortal, everlasting.
  4. Mariam: Bitter sea, sea of bitterness.
  5. Saleh: Pious, virtuous.
  6. Aisha: Alive, she who lives.
  7. Hassan: Good, handsome.
  8. Noor: Light, radiance.
  9. Mohammed: Praiseworthy, highly praised.
  10. Sara: Pure, noble.
  11. Abdulrahman: Servant of the Most Gracious.
  12. Layla: Night, dark beauty.
  13. Ali: Noble, exalted.
  14. Noura: Light, brightness.
  15. Hamad: Praiseworthy, commendable.
  16. Zahra: Flower, bright and beautiful.
  17. Abdullah: Servant of God.
  18. Maryam: Sea of bitterness, beloved.
  19. Saif: Sword, warrior.
  20. Huda: Guidance, right path.Abdulaziz: Servant of the Powerful
  21. Aisha: Alive, She who lives
  22. Ahmed: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  23. Ali: Noble, Exalted
  24. Amal: Hope, Aspiration
  25. Aysha: Lively, Prosperous
  26. Badr: Full Moon
  27. Buthaina: Of Beautiful and Tender Body
  28. Dalal: Tenderness, Gentleness
  29. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  30. Ebrahim: Father of Multitude
  31. Faisal: Decisive, Determined
  32. Fatima: Captivating, One who abstains
  33. Ghassan: Youth, Prime of Life
  34. Hadiya: Gift
  35. Hafsa: Young Lioness
  36. Hamad: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  37. Hassan: Good, Handsome
  38. Hawra: Beautiful Maiden with Fair Complexion
  39. Ibrahim: Father of Multitude
  40. Iman: Faith, Belief
  41. Jamal: Beauty, Grace
  42. Khaled: Immortal, Everlasting
  43. Khawla: Gazelle
  44. Laila: Night, Dark Beauty
  45. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  46. Lubna: Storax Tree
  47. Maha: Wild Cow
  48. Mahdi: Guided One
  49. Majed: Glorious, Noble
  50. Mariam: Bitter Sea, Sea of Bitterness
  51. Mohammad: Praiseworthy, Highly Praised
  52. Muna: Wish, Desire
  53. Nadia: Caller, Announcer
  54. Naima: Comfort, Tranquility
  55. Nasser: Victorious, Triumphant
  56. Nawal: Gift, Present
  57. Noor: Light, Radiance
  58. Omar: Flourishing, Long-lived
  59. Rana: Gazelle
  60. Reem: Gazelle
  61. Rima: White Antelope
  62. Saad: Felicity, Good Fortune
  63. Saif: Sword, Warrior
  64. Salma: Peaceful, Safe
  65. Sami: Elevated, Lofty
  66. Sara: Pure, Noble
  67. Shadi: Singer
  68. Sultan: Ruler, King
  69. Talal: Nice, Admirable
  70. Tariq: Morning Star, Night-Comer
  71. Wafa: Faithfulness, Loyalty
  72. Yasir: Wealthy, Prosperous
  73. Youssef: God Increases
  74. Zahra: Flower, Bright and Beautiful
  75. Zainab: Fragrant Flower
  76. Abdullah: Servant of God
  77. Abir: Fragrance, Aroma
  78. Aisha: Prosperous, Flourishing
  79. Akram: Generous, Noble
  80. Alia: Exalted, Noble
  81. Amina: Trustworthy, Honest
  82. Anwar: Radiant, Bright
  83. Asma: Supremely Great
  84. Aziz: Powerful, Mighty
  85. Basma: Smile, Cheerfulness
  86. Bilal: Moisture, Refreshing
  87. Dalal: Tenderness, Gentleness
  88. Dina: Love, Affection
  89. Emad: Support, Pillar
  90. Farah: Joy, Happiness
  91. Faris: Knight, Horseman
  92. Fawaz: Successful, Triumphant
  93. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  94. Hala: Halo around the Moon
  95. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  96. Hazem: Strict, Firm
  97. Hind: Old Arabic Name for India
  98. Huda: Guidance, Right Path
  99. Ibtisam: Smile, Cheerfulness
  100. Issa: God's Help, Salvation
  101. Jamal: Beauty, Grace
  102. Jana: Harvest, Paradise
  103. Kareem: Generous, Noble
  104. Khalid: Immortal, Everlasting
  105. Lamis: Soft to the Touch
  106. Latifa: Gentle, Kind
  107. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  108. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  109. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  110. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  111. Mariam: Bitter Sea, Sea of Bitterness
  112. Mazen: Comfort, Ease
  113. Mira: Princess, Aristocratic Lady
  114. Muna: Wish, Desire
  115. Najla: Beautiful Eyes
  116. Nasser: Victorious, Triumphant
  117. Nesrine: Wild Rose
  118. Omar: Flourishing, Long-lived
  119. Rasha: Gazelle, Young Deer
  120. Razan: Wise, Sensible
  121. Rima: White Antelope
  122. Rola: Vision, Sight
  123. Saeed: Happy, Blissful
  124. Salim: Safe, Secure
  125. Samia: Exalted, Lofty
  126. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  127. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  128. Shaima: Good-Natured, Gentle
  129. Taha: Pure, Spotless
  130. Tala: Palm Tree
  131. Walid: Newborn, Child
  132. Yara: Butterfly
  133. Zain: Beauty, Grace
  134. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  135. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  136. Adel: Just, Fair
  137. Afrah: Happiness, Joy
  138. Aisha: Prosperous, Flourishing
  139. Ammar: Long-Lived, Prosperous
  140. Anas: Friendly, Companion
  141. Asma: Supremely Great
  142. Aya: Sign, Miracle
  143. Basel: Brave, Fearless
  144. Bilal: Moisture, Refreshing
  145. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  146. Dia: Light, Radiance
  147. Eman: Faith, Belief
  148. Fahad: Lynx, Panther
  149. Farida: Unique, Precious
  150. Faten: Charming, Fascinating
  151. Firas: Perspicacity, Eloquent
  152. Ghalia: Precious, Priceless
  153. Hadi: Guide, Leader
  154. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  155. Haya: Modesty, Shyness
  156. Hazar: One Thousand
  157. Heba: Gift, Present
  158. Iman: Faith, Belief
  159. Jad: Struggle, Effort
  160. Joud: Generosity, Munificence
  161. Kamal: Perfection, Excellence
  162. Khalid: Eternal, Immortal
  163. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  164. Leen: Softness, Tenderness
  165. Lubna: Storax Tree
  166. Maitha: Prudent, Wise
  167. Fawaz: Successful, Triumphant
  168. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  169. Hala: Halo around the Moon
  170. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  171. Hazem: Strict, Firm
  172. Hind: Old Arabic Name for India
  173. Huda: Guidance, Right Path
  174. Ibtisam: Smile, Cheerfulness
  175. Issa: God's Help, Salvation
  176. Jamal: Beauty, Grace
  177. Jana: Harvest, Paradise
  178. Kareem: Generous, Noble
  179. Khalid: Immortal, Everlasting
  180. Lamis: Soft to the Touch
  181. Latifa: Gentle, Kind
  182. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  183. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  184. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  185. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  186. Mariam: Bitter Sea, Sea of Bitterness
  187. Mazen: Comfort, Ease
  188. Mira: Princess, Aristocratic Lady
  189. Muna: Wish, Desire
  190. Najla: Beautiful Eyes
  191. Nasser: Victorious, Triumphant
  192. Nesrine: Wild Rose
  193. Omar: Flourishing, Long-lived
  194. Rasha: Gazelle, Young Deer
  195. Razan: Wise, Sensible
  196. Rima: White Antelope
  197. Rola: Vision, Sight
  198. Saeed: Happy, Blissful
  199. Salim: Safe, Secure
  200. Samia: Exalted, Lofty
  201. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  202. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  203. Shaima: Good-Natured, Gentle
  204. Taha: Pure, Spotless
  205. Tala: Palm Tree
  206. Walid: Newborn, Child
  207. Yara: Butterfly
  208. Zain: Beauty, Grace
  209. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  210. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  211. Adel: Just, Fair
  212. Afrah: Happiness, Joy
  213. Aisha: Prosperous, Flourishing
  214. Ammar: Long-Lived, Prosperous
  215. Anas: Friendly, Companion
  216. Asma: Supremely Great
  217. Aya: Sign, Miracle
  218. Basel: Brave, Fearless
  219. Bilal: Moisture, Refreshing
  220. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  221. Dia: Light, Radiance
  222. Eman: Faith, Belief
  223. Fahad: Lynx, Panther
  224. Farida: Unique, Precious
  225. Faten: Charming, Fascinating
  226. Firas: Perspicacity, Eloquent
  227. Ghalia: Precious, Priceless
  228. Hadi: Guide, Leader
  229. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  230. Haya: Modesty, Shyness
  231. Hazar: One Thousand
  232. Heba: Gift, Present
  233. Iman: Faith, Belief
  234. Jad: Struggle, Effort
  235. Joud: Generosity, Munificence
  236. Kamal: Perfection, Excellence
  237. Khalid: Eternal, Immortal
  238. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  239. Leen: Softness, Tenderness
  240. Lubna: Storax Tree
  241. Maitha: Prudent, Wise
  242. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  243. Lubna: Storax Tree
  244. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  245. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  246. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  247. Marwa: Fragrant Plant
  248. Maysa: Graceful, Beautiful
  249. Mina: Harbour, Port
  250. Mona: Wish, Desire
  251. Munira: Luminous, Radiant
  252. Nadia: Caller, Announcer
  253. Noura: Light, Brightness
  254. Ola: Elevated, High
  255. Qasim: Divider, Distributor
  256. Rabia: Spring, Fourth
  257. Rana: Gazelle
  258. Reem: Gazelle
  259. Rola: Vision, Sight
  260. Sabah: Morning
  261. Safa: Purity, Clarity
  262. Sajida: Prostrating in Worship
  263. Sameer: Entertainer, Jovial
  264. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  265. Sara: Pure, Noble
  266. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  267. Sharif: Distinguished, Noble
  268. Suhail: Gentle, Smooth
  269. Suha: Name of a Star
  270. Tarek: Morning Star, Night-Comer
  271. Yara: Butterfly
  272. Yasmeen: Jasmine Flower
  273. Youssef: God Increases
  274. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  275. Ziad: Abundance, Growth
  276. Zainab: Fragrant Flower
  277. Abdelrahman: Servant of the Most Gracious
  278. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  279. Adnan: Settler, One who stays
  280. Afaf: Chastity, Virtue
  281. Ahmad: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  282. Akram: Generous, Noble
  283. Alia: Exalted, Noble
  284. Amina: Trustworthy, Honest
  285. Anwar: Radiant, Bright
  286. Areej: Fragrance, Aroma
  287. Ashraf: Most Honorable, Noblest
  288. Asmaa: Supremely Great
  289. Awad: Reward, Compensation
  290. Aziz: Powerful, Mighty
  291. Badriya: Full Moon
  292. Bashar: Bringer of Good News
  293. Bayan: Expression, Clear Statement
  294. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  295. Dana: Wise, Learned
  296. Dia: Light, Radiance
  297. Eman: Faith, Belief
  298. Fadia: Redeemer, Savior
  299. Faisal: Decisive, Determined
  300. Farida: Unique, Precious
  301. Fatima: Captivating, One who abstains
  302. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  303. Ghassan: Youth, Prime of Life
  304. Hafsa: Young Lioness
  305. Hakim: Wise, Intelligent
  306. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  307. Haya: Modesty, Shyness
  308. Hessa: Destiny, Fate
  309. Hussein: Handsome, Beautiful
  310. Ibtihaj: Happiness, Delight
  311. Idris: Studious, Scholarly
  312. Inas: Friendly, Sociable
  313. Isa: God's Help, Salvation
  314. Jamila: Beautiful, Elegant
  315. Jawaher: Jewels, Gems
  316. Kamal: Perfection,
  317. Kamal: Perfection, Excellence
  318. Kareem: Generous, Noble
  319. Khaled: Immortal, Everlasting
  320. Khawla: Gazelle
  321. Latifa: Gentle, Kind
  322. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  323. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  324. Lubna: Storax Tree
  325. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  326. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  327. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  328. Marwa: Fragrant Plant
  329. Maysa: Graceful, Beautiful
  330. Mina: Harbour, Port
  331. Mona: Wish, Desire
  332. Munira: Luminous, Radiant
  333. Nadia: Caller, Announcer
  334. Noura: Light, Brightness
  335. Ola: Elevated, High
  336. Qasim: Divider, Distributor
  337. Rabia: Spring, Fourth
  338. Rana: Gazelle
  339. Reem: Gazelle
  340. Rola: Vision, Sight
  341. Sabah: Morning
  342. Safa: Purity, Clarity
  343. Sajida: Prostrating in Worship
  344. Sameer: Entertainer, Jovial
  345. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  346. Sara: Pure, Noble
  347. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  348. Sharif: Distinguished, Noble
  349. Suhail: Gentle, Smooth
  350. Suha: Name of a Star
  351. Tarek: Morning Star, Night-Comer
  352. Yara: Butterfly
  353. Yasmeen: Jasmine Flower
  354. Youssef: God Increases
  355. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  356. Ziad: Abundance, Growth
  357. Zainab: Fragrant Flower
  358. Abdelrahman: Servant of the Most Gracious
  359. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  360. Adnan: Settler, One who stays
  361. Afaf: Chastity, Virtue
  362. Ahmad: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  363. Akram: Generous, Noble
  364. Alia: Exalted, Noble
  365. Amina: Trustworthy, Honest
  366. Anwar: Radiant, Bright
  367. Areej: Fragrance, Aroma
  368. Ashraf: Most Honorable, Noblest
  369. Asmaa: Supremely Great
  370. Awad: Reward, Compensation
  371. Aziz: Powerful, Mighty
  372. Badriya: Full Moon
  373. Bashar: Bringer of Good News
  374. Bayan: Expression, Clear Statement
  375. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  376. Dana: Wise, Learned
  377. Dia: Light, Radiance
  378. Eman: Faith, Belief
  379. Fadia: Redeemer, Savior
  380. Faisal: Decisive, Determined
  381. Farida: Unique, Precious
  382. Fatima: Captivating, One who abstains
  383. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  384. Ghassan: Youth, Prime of Life
  385. Hafsa: Young Lioness
  386. Hakim: Wise, Intelligent
  387. Hanan: Compassion, Tenderness
  388. Haya: Modesty, Shyness
  389. Hessa: Destiny, Fate
  390. Hussein: Handsome, Beautiful
  391. Ibtihaj: Happiness, Delight
  392. Ibtihaj: Happiness, Delight
  393. Idris: Studious, Scholarly
  394. Inas: Friendly, Sociable
  395. Isa: God's Help, Salvation
  396. Jamila: Beautiful, Elegant
  397. Jawaher: Jewels, Gems
  398. Kamal: Perfection, Excellence
  399. Kareem: Generous, Noble
  400. Khaled: Immortal, Everlasting
  401. Khawla: Gazelle
  402. Latifa: Gentle, Kind
  403. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  404. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  405. Lubna: Storax Tree
  406. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  407. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  408. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  409. Marwa: Fragrant Plant
  410. Maysa: Graceful, Beautiful
  411. Mina: Harbour, Port
  412. Mona: Wish, Desire
  413. Munira: Luminous, Radiant
  414. Nadia: Caller, Announcer
  415. Noura: Light, Brightness
  416. Ola: Elevated, High
  417. Qasim: Divider, Distributor
  418. Rabia: Spring, Fourth
  419. Rana: Gazelle
  420. Reem: Gazelle
  421. Rola: Vision, Sight
  422. Sabah: Morning
  423. Safa: Purity, Clarity
  424. Sajida: Prostrating in Worship
  425. Sameer: Entertainer, Jovial
  426. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  427. Sara: Pure, Noble
  428. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  429. Sharif: Distinguished, Noble
  430. Suhail: Gentle, Smooth
  431. Suha: Name of a Star
  432. Tarek: Morning Star, Night-Comer
  433. Yara: Butterfly
  434. Yasmeen: Jasmine Flower
  435. Youssef: God Increases
  436. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  437. Ziad: Abundance, Growth
  438. Zainab: Fragrant Flower
  439. Abdelrahman: Servant of the Most Gracious
  440. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  441. Adnan: Settler, One who stays
  442. Afaf: Chastity, Virtue
  443. Ahmad: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  444. Akram: Generous, Noble
  445. Alia: Exalted, Noble
  446. Amina: Trustworthy, Honest
  447. Anwar: Radiant, Bright
  448. Areej: Fragrance, Aroma
  449. Ashraf: Most Honorable, Noblest
  450. Asmaa: Supremely Great
  451. Awad: Reward, Compensation
  452. Aziz: Powerful, Mighty
  453. Badriya: Full Moon
  454. Bashar: Bringer of Good News
  455. Bayan: Expression, Clear Statement
  456. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  457. Dana: Wise, Learned
  458. Dia: Light, Radiance
  459. Eman: Faith, Belief
  460. Fadia: Redeemer, Savior
  461. Faisal: Decisive, Determined
  462. Farida: Unique, Precious
  463. Fatima: Captivating, One who abstains
  464. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  465. Ghassan: Youth, Prime of Life
  466. Hafsa: Young Lioness
  467. Ibtihaj: Happiness, Delight
  468. Idris: Studious, Scholarly
  469. Inas: Friendly, Sociable
  470. Isa: God's Help, Salvation
  471. Jamila: Beautiful, Elegant
  472. Jawaher: Jewels, Gems
  473. Kamal: Perfection, Excellence
  474. Kareem: Generous, Noble
  475. Khaled: Immortal, Everlasting
  476. Khawla: Gazelle
  477. Latifa: Gentle, Kind
  478. Layla: Night, Dark Beauty
  479. Lina: Tender, Delicate
  480. Lubna: Storax Tree
  481. Majid: Glorious, Noble
  482. Malak: Angel, Messenger
  483. Mansour: Victorious, Triumphant
  484. Marwa: Fragrant Plant
  485. Maysa: Graceful, Beautiful
  486. Mina: Harbour, Port
  487. Mona: Wish, Desire
  488. Munira: Luminous, Radiant
  489. Nadia: Caller, Announcer
  490. Noura: Light, Brightness
  491. Ola: Elevated, High
  492. Qasim: Divider, Distributor
  493. Rabia: Spring, Fourth
  494. Rana: Gazelle
  495. Reem: Gazelle
  496. Rola: Vision, Sight
  497. Sabah: Morning
  498. Safa: Purity, Clarity
  499. Sajida: Prostrating in Worship
  500. Sameer: Entertainer, Jovial
  501. Sana: Radiance, Brilliance
  502. Sara: Pure, Noble
  503. Shahad: Honey, Sweet Nectar
  504. Sharif: Distinguished, Noble
  505. Suhail: Gentle, Smooth
  506. Suha: Name of a Star
  507. Tarek: Morning Star, Night-Comer
  508. Yara: Butterfly
  509. Yasmeen: Jasmine Flower
  510. Youssef: God Increases
  511. Zara: Flower, Blossom
  512. Ziad: Abundance, Growth
  513. Zainab: Fragrant Flower
  514. Abdelrahman: Servant of the Most Gracious
  515. Abeer: Fragrance, Aroma
  516. Adnan: Settler, One who stays
  517. Afaf: Chastity, Virtue
  518. Ahmad: Praiseworthy, Commendable
  519. Akram: Generous, Noble
  520. Alia: Exalted, Noble
  521. Amina: Trustworthy, Honest
  522. Anwar: Radiant, Bright
  523. Areej: Fragrance, Aroma
  524. Ashraf: Most Honorable, Noblest
  525. Asmaa: Supremely Great
  526. Awad: Reward, Compensation
  527. Aziz: Powerful, Mighty
  528. Badriya: Full Moon
  529. Bashar: Bringer of Good News
  530. Bayan: Expression, Clear Statement
  531. Dalia: Gentle, Soft
  532. Dana: Wise, Learned
  533. Dia: Light, Radiance
  534. Eman: Faith, Belief
  535. Fadia: Redeemer, Savior
  536. Faisal: Decisive, Determined
  537. Farida: Unique, Precious
  538. Fatima: Captivating, One who abstains
  539. Ghada: Graceful, Charming
  540. Ghassan: Youth, Prime of Life
  541. Hafsa: Young Lioness

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