Arabic Names for Belly Dancers
Here is a brief list of names you might choose as a belly dancer. For a much more complete listing, please visit
sudairy.com/arabic/fem.html a very informative site which has hundreds of Arabic names and their meanings for both women and men.
INDEX -| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | | Y | Z |
A
Abia - Great
Adiba - Polite
Abir - Perfume
Adara - Virgin
Adiva - Gentle
Aesera - Of captivating beauty
Afifah - Chaste
Afrah - Happiness
Ahlam - Imaginative
Aida - Re-born
Akilah - Intelligent
Ala - Gift
Alia - High
Almasa - Diamond
Amber - Jewel
Ameera - Princess
Anan - Cloud
Anbar - Perfumed
Anwar -Light
Ara - Opinions
Areebah -Smart
Atifa - Affection
Atiya - Gift
Azhar - Flowers
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B
Badi'a - Admirable
Badiya - Wonderful
Badra - Full moon
Bahera - Skilled
Banan - Delicate fingers
Baraka - Fair (of complextion)
Bariya - Excels
Basseema - Smiling
Bedoor - Moons
Barika - Successful
Basmah - Smiling
Batul - Virgin
Bilqis - Queen of Sheeba
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C
Cala - Castle
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D
Dahab - Gold
Dalal - Femininity. Also, kind or treated kindly
Dhiya - Light
Diala - Flower
Dunia – World, universal
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F
Fadilah - Virtuous
Fadwa - Self-sacrificing
Fajer - Dawn
Farah - Happy occasion
Farha - Joy
Feirouz - Gem
Faridah - Gem
Fariha (also Farihah) - Joyful
Fatin - Enchanting
Feirouz (also Feyrouz) - Gem
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G
Ghadah - Beautiful
Ghaliya (Ghaliyah) - Fragrant, also precious
Ghaniya (Ghaniyah) - Beautiful woman or natural beauty
Ghayda - Young
Ghena - Prosperous
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H
Habibah - Beloved
Hadaya - Gifts
Hadiya - Guide
Hadiyyah - Gift
Hakima - Wise lady
Halawa - Sweet
Hana - Happy or joyful
Hanifah - True believer
Haniyyah - Pleased
Hasna' - Beautiful
Hayam -In love
Hayat - Life
Huda - Guidance
Husniyah - Beautiful
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I
Ibhaar- Dazzling
Ibtihaj - Joy
Ikram - Honor
Iman - Faith or belief in God
Imtithal - Polite obedience
Inaya - Concern; solicitude
Intisar - Triumph
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J
Jada - Avenue
Jamilah- Beautiful
Janan - Soul
Jeed - Beautiful neck
Johara - Jewel
Jumanah - Pearlescent
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K
Kalila - Sweetheart
Kamala - Perfection
Kamilah - Perfect
Kamilia - Camille flower
Kamila - Complete
Karimah (Kareema) - Generous
Khalidah - Immortal
Khayriyyah - Charitable
Khulud- Immortal
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L
Lahwa - Joyous
Lama - Beautiful dark skin
Latifah (Lateefa) - Gentle, also Cute
Lina - Tender
Luloah - A pearl
Lu'lu' - Pearls
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M
Majidah - Glorious
Mahara - Skill
Makarim - Honorable
Mahassen – Having excellent qualities
Mai - Antelope
Majda - Glorious
Malak - Angel
Maleeha - Beautiful
Malika - Queen
Manal - Achievement
Manar - Guiding light
Maya - Flower
Maymunah - Blessed
Mira - Delicious (as in food)
Mithal - Ideal
Muminah - Believer
Muna - Wish
Muslimah - Devout
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N
Nabala - Nobility
Nabiha (Nabilah) - Intelligent, also Noble
Nabilah - Noble
Nadirah - Rare
Nafisah - Precious gem
Najaah - Success
Najibah - Noble
Najla - Wide eyed
Najma - Star
Nara – Flame, fire
Nashita Energetic
Nashwa - Perfume
Nasiha - Teacher
Nathifa - Clean
Nawal - Gift
Nibal - Arrows
Nudar - Gold
Nuha - Intelligence
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Q
Qamar - Moon
Qadriyya - Destiny
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R
Rabab - Cloud
Rabi'ah - Garden
Radhiya -Satisfied, content
Radhwa - A mountain
Rafa - Happiness
Rafiqa - Best friend
Raghd - Pleasant
Rahimah - Merciful
Ra'idah - A Leader
Raja - Hopeful
Raia - Wonderful
Rasha - Young gazelle
Rasheeda - Wise and mature
Rawdha - Garden
Rida - Favored by God
Reem - Gazelle
Reema - Antelope
Rukan - Cconfident
Ruwaydah - To sneek
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S
Saadia – Derived from happiness
Sabira - Patience
Sadida - Wise (in an opinionated manner)
Safiyya - Purity
Sahar - Sun Rise
Sahlah - Smooth
Saidah - Happy
Salma - Peaceful
Samah - Generous
Sameeha - Generous
Sana' - Beautiful to look at
Sawsan - Lily
Shadha - Aromatic
Shadiyah - Singer, story teller
Shareefa - Noble
Siham - Arrow
Suhailah, - Soft
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T
Tahirah - Pure
Tamam - Perfect
Taroob - Merry, also Melodious
Thana - Thankful
Thara - Wealthy
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U
Ulfa - Friendship
Umayma - Mother
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W
Wadha – Bright, brightness
Wafa - Faithful
Wafeeqa - Successful
Wafiya - Loyal
Waheeda - Unique
Warda - Rose
Wasseema - Beautiful
Widad - Love
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Y
Yakootah - Emerald
Yamama - Dove
Yomun - Blessing
Yumn -Success
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Z
Zafira (Zafirah) - Victorious, winner
Zahirah - Shining
Zahiya – Beautiful. Literally, “bright faced”
Zahra - Flower
Zakiyyah - Pure
Zarifa - Cute
Zaynah (Zeina) - Beautiful
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