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230+ Beautiful Middle Eastern Baby Names

Apr 13 2023 - 8:45am

The Middle East is made up of many different countries — including Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia – with varying cultures, and there's a plethora of beautiful names [1] that come from the region, for both boys and girls. Names like Malik, Omar, and Xavier (for boys) and Layla, Zara, and Fatima (for girls) all have Middle Eastern origins and are currently among the 500 most popular names in the US, according to Nameberry [2]. And, of course, the name Aaliyah [3] has been a popular choice in the US for some time, at least partially due to the world-renowned singer Aaliyah [4], as well as the name's beautiful meaning: "exalted."

Whether you're looking for Middle Eastern names to use as inspiration for your own baby's name, you're interesting in reading about the powerful meanings [5] behind some Middle Eastern baby names, or you want a Middle Eastern baby name that honors your own heritage, this list of 230+ options is a great place to start. It's packed with some of our favorite Middle Eastern names, and their respective meanings, for baby boys and baby girls.

Middle Eastern Names For Boys

Middle Eastern Names For Boys

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With A

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With B

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With C

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With D

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With E

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With F

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With G

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With H

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Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With I Ibrahim: Arabic — "Father of multitudes" Ishaq: Arabic — Laughter Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With J Jaali: Islamic — Powerful Jal: Arabic — Water; resolution; firm will Jaleel: Arabic — Noble Jamaal: Arabic — Beauty Jamin: Hebrew — Right hand Jarah: Hebrew — Honeysuckle; honeycomb Jared: Hebrew — "He descends" Jaron: Hebrew — "To sing out" Jiri: Greek — "Farming man" Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With K Kabil: Arabic — Spear; gatherer Kalil: Arabic — Friend Karam: Arabic — Noble; generous Khairi: Arabic — Goodness Khalid: Arabic — Immortal; everlasting Khalil: Arabic — Friend Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With L Latif: Arabic — Gentle, kind Lyron: Hebrew — Song of mine; song that brings me joy Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With M Magen: Arabic — Shield; magenta Malik: Arabic — King; wave Matek: Hebrew — "Gift of God" Mikal: Arabic — "Who is same to Allah" Murad: Arabic — Wish Musa: Arabic — "Delivered from water" Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With N Naaman: Hebrew — Sweet herbs Nadir: Arabic — Precious; scarce Na'im: Arabic — Peaceful; at ease Nasr: Arabic — The winner Nayyir: Muslim — Luminous; brilliant Nibal: Arabic — Arrows Noor: Arabic — Light Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With O Ohannes: Hebrew — "God is gracious" Omar: Arabic — Flourishing; thriving; eloquent Oren: Hebrew — Laurel; pine tree Ori: Hebrew — "My light"

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With I

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With J

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With K

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With L

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With M

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With N

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With O

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With P Philo: Greek — Loving Pirro: Greek — Stable; calm Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Q Qassir: Arabic — "The one who distributes" Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With R Ra'ees: Muslim — Head; chief Rafi: Arabic — Friend; companion; gentle; kind Rasul: Arabic — Messenger; apostle Ravi: Arabic — Just Razi: Hebrew — "The Lord's secret" Reyhan: Arabic — Sweet basil; "favored by God" Ridha: Arabic — Contentment Roni: Hebrew — My song; my joy Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With S Saad: Aramaic — Help; support Saalim: Muslim — Secure; safe; mild; free Samir: Arabic — "A friend to talk to in the evening" Sayyid: Arabic — Lord; master Sef: Egyptian — Yesterday Shaki: Arabic — Singer Shams: Arabic — Sun Shaquille: Arabic — Well developed; handsome Silaah: Arabic — Arms; armor; weapons Symon: Hebrew — "He has heard"; flat nosed Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With T Tahir: Arabic — Pure; virtuous Taj: Arabic — Crown Tamar: Hebrew — Date palm tree Tariq: Arabic — "The one who knocks at the door" Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With U Uri: Hebrew — My flame; my light Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With X Xavier: Basque — New house Xanthus: Greek — Golden-haired Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Y Yael: Hebrew — To ascend Yanni: Greek — "God is gracious" Yaron: Hebrew — "He will sing" Yazdan: Arabic — Merciful; kind Yusef: Arabic — "God increases" Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Z Zahir: Arabic — Helper; supporter Zain: Arabic — Beauty; grace Zarif: Arabic — Elegant Zeki: Turkish — Clever; intelligent Zev: Hebrew — Wolf Zimra: Muslim — Song of praise Related: 70 Strong Names For Baby Boys in 2021

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With P

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Q

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With R

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With S

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With T

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With U

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With X

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Y

Middle Eastern Boy Names That Start With Z

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Middle Eastern Names For Girls

Middle Eastern Names For Girls

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With A

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With B

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With C

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With D

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With E

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With F

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With G

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With H

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With I Ilana: Hebrew — Oak tree Inas: Muslim — Sociability Iris: Greek — Rainbow Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With J Jael: Hebrew — Mountain goat Jasmine: Persian — "Gift from God" Jemina: Arabic — Dove Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With K Kala: Arabic — Miracle; art Karima: Arabic — Generous Kelia: Arabic — Crown; laurel Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With L Lale: Turkish — Tulip Layla: Arabic — Night Leorah: Hebrew — Light Levana: Hebrew — Raise up Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With M Mahaila: Muslim — Affection Maia: Greek — Mother Mariam: Arabic — Mary, mother of Jesus Mazana: Arabic — "Amazing girl" Miha: Arabic — Cute; elite Mira: Persian — Female leader Mirella: Hebrew — "Jehovah has said" Mirit: Hebrew — Drop of the sea Molara: Greek — References the Virgin Mary Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With N Naia: Greek — Dolphin; wave Na'ila: Arabic — The attainer; the achiever Najah: Arabic — Success Nalani: Muslim — Quiet skies Naya: Arabic — New Navah: Hebrew — Pretty; pleasant; desirable Nina: Arabic — "Lovely eyed" Noelani: Arabic — Heavenly mist Nura: Arabic — Light Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With O Odella: Hebrew — "I will praise the Lord" Oralee: Hebrew — My light Orli: Hebrew — Light Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With P Parvin: Arabic — Cluster of stars Phemia: Greek — "God of speech" Philana: Greek — "Lover of mankind" Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With R Rabia: Arabic — Spring Radhiya: Arabic — Contented; agreeable Rani: Hebrew — Queen; "she is singing" Rayah: Arabic — Friend Razi: Hebrew — "The Lord's secret" Riesa: Arabic — Leader; intelligent Rya: Arabic — Dream Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With S Sabba: Arabic — Morning Sadira: Persian — Lotus tree Sadiya: Arabic — Lucky; fortunate Safira: Greek — Sapphire Salihah: Arabic — Good; agreeable Samara: Hebrew — "Under God's rule" Sarafina: Hebrew — Ardent; fiery Sefa: Turkish — Pleasure Sheena: Arabic — "God is merciful" Shamsa: Arabic — Little sun Shey: Hebrew — Supplanter Shia: Hebrew — "Gift of God" Shirin: Persian — Sweet; charming Sivia: Arabic — A deer Sura: Arabic — Brave; princess Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With T Tabitha: Aramaic — Gazelle Tahira: Arabic — Pure; chaste Talor: Hebrew — Rain; dew Temirah: Muslim — Tall Thalia: Greek — "To flourish" Tova: Hebrew — Good; pleasing Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With U Uhuru: Arabic — Freedom Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With X Xenia: Greek — Hospitable; welcoming Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With Y Yeira: Hebrew — Light Yemina: Arabic — Right; proper Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With Z Zabrina: Arabic — Fruitful desert flower Zaib: Persian — Grace; beauty; elegance Zara: Hebrew — Blooming flower; "God remembers" Zareen: Persian — Golden Zina: Arabic — Beauty; welcoming

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With I

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With J

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With K

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With L

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With M

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With N

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With O

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With P

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With R

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With S

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With T

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With U

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With X

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With Y

Middle Eastern Girl Names That Start With Z

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Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/family/Bohemian-Baby-Names-43580033
[2] https://nameberry.com/baby-names/156/arabic-names
[3] https://www.popsugar.com/latest/Aaliyah
[4] https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/aaliyah-music-streaming-48449356
[5] https://www.popsugar.com/family/Meaningful-Baby-Names-39798140
[6] https://www.popsugar.com/family/Boy-Names-Girls-37183841
[7] https://www.popsugar.com/family/Strong-Baby-Boy-Names-46067198

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