A to K Muslim Names for Baby Girls
Meaningful, Simple & Practical Appellations for Newborn Daughters
Daughters hold high prestige in Islam. There are several Prophetic sayings that attest to that.
‘Uqba ibn ‘Amir reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), say, “If someone has three daughters and is patient with them and clothes them from his wealth, they will be a shield against the Fire for him,” (Bukhari).
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri said that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “No one has three daughters or three sisters and is good to them but that he will enter the Garden,” (Bukhari).
Giving a Baby Girl a Good Name
With all the emphasis on raising good Muslim daughters, selecting a meaningful name should be of priority even before the birth of one’s daughter and naming a baby girl is an exciting milestone for any parent. Here is a list of simple and practical Muslim names from"A" to "K" for baby girls.
"A" Names for Muslim Girls
The simplest "A" names for baby girls include Afia, Aida, Ain, Aisha, Ajwa, Alia, Amal, Amna and Anisa.
For parents who prefer a little modern twist, there is still Adeela, Akila, Amani, Amelia, Amira, Atikah, and Aziza to choose from.
"B" Names for Muslim Girls
Pretty “B” names for Muslim girls are Baida, Bahia, Bahira, Balqis.
“C” Names for Muslim Girls
Chaman and Chanda are “C” names that originate from the ‘Urdu language.
"D" Names for Muslim Girls
Some meaningful yet simple “D” names for Muslim girls are Daliya, Daniyah, Dina, Diyanah, Dua and Dunya.
"E" Names for Muslim Girls
Favourite “E” names for Muslim girls include Eimaan, Eliza and Ezzah.
"F" Names for Muslim Girls
There are plenty of “F” names for Muslim girls. These are the simplest ones; all of them have good meanings according to Islam. They are Fadila, Fahimah, Fahmida, Faiza, Fajr, Farah, Fareeha, Farhana, Farida, Farzana, Fatima and Firdaws.
One of the noticeable names is Fajr – the dawn prayer for Muslims. The most popular “F” name in the above list is probably Fatima, the name of one of Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him) daughters.
"G" Names for Muslim Girls
Gazala is a simple “G” name for a Muslim girl.
"H" Names for Muslim Girls
“H” is also a popular alphabet for Muslim girl names. Some iconic Muslim women were named Habiba, Hafsah, Hajar, Halima and Hawa.
Other beautiful names beginning with the same letter include Hadil, Hadiya, Hafiza, Hanan, Hanin, Hannah, Hasnah, Hessa, Hidayah, Huda and Husna.
"I" Names for Muslim Girls
One interesting “I” name that has grown popular over the years is Iman, meaning faith in Arabic. Another “I” name is Isha, the fifth and final daily prayer for Muslims.
Other “I” picks include Iftah, Ifra, Ikhlas, Ilham, Inas and Izzah.
"J" Names for Muslim Girls
The letter “J” presents plenty of pretty names for Muslim baby girls. Amongst the few are Jamila, Jana, Jasmin, Jennah,and Juwairiyah.
"K" Names for Muslim Girls
Khadija is a popular name for Muslim girls, representing the first Muslim woman of Islam. Another popular name is Kausar, a river in Paradise.
Other meaningful “K” names include Kaheesha, Kalila, Kamila, Khalisah and Kulthum.
Choosing the Right Name
Choosing the right name for a Muslim daughter can be difficult, although exciting. The above are amongst the simplest of Muslim girl names that are also meaningful and special in their own ways.
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