L to Z Muslim Names for Baby Girls
Meaningful, Simple & Practical Appellations for Newborn Daughters
There is a popular hadith that relays:
Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), said, “Anyone who has three daughters and provides for them, clothes them and shows mercy to them will definitely enter the Garden.”
A man from the people asked, “And two daughters, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “And two,” (Bukhari).
Giving a Baby Girl a Good Name
There are many beautiful names for Muslim baby girls but the sheer number of names can make it difficult to choose from. Expecting parents can find themselves leafing through books of baby names, finding it difficult to decide on a simple yet meaningful name for their daughter.
Some names are also difficult to pronounce and spell. For those who want pretty Muslim names for their baby girls as well as ones that are unique, here is a list of practical Islamic names from the letter "L" to "Z".
"L" names for Muslim girls
A great selection of “L” names includes Laila, Lamia, Lana, Latifa, Lina, Liyana and Lulu. Many of these “L” names gel well with Western societies.
"M" names for Muslim girls
Maryam is arguably the most popular “M” name and the only female name mentioned in the Qur’an. The verse of ‘Maryam’ is dedicated to Lady Maryam and her virgin birth of Prophet Isa (peace and blessings upon them both.
Simple “M” names include Maria, Maya and Mona.
For parents who prefer more elaborate “M” names, the following collection may appeal to them. They are Madeeha, Mahfuza, Mahira, Maisara, Maliha, Mishal, and Munira.
"N" names for Muslim girls
Simple and practical “N” names would include Nabila, Nadia, Nadyne, Nafisah, Najah, Najwa, Nasha, Nasra, Nina, Noor and Nuryn.
Other pretty “N” names that have good meanings include Nabiha, Nadirah, Nafisah, Nasihah, Naureen, Nimat, and Nuwwar.
"O" names for Muslim girls
Omera is a simple “O” name and variation of Umayrah – one who has a reddish complexion.
"R" names for Muslim girls
Popular and meaningful “R” names include Rahima, Rahma, Raihana, Rashida, Reem, and Ruqaya. Ruqaya was also the name of a daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
More unique “R” names are Rabia, Rafiqah, Raniya, Rayyan, and Rimsha.
"S" names for Muslim girls
The names Safiyya, Salma, Samia, Sara, Sawda and Sumaiya are mentioned in Islamic history.
Other simple “S” names for Muslim baby girls are Saadia, Saaleha, Sakina, Salwa, Suhaila, and Suraya.
More unique “S” names include Sabiha, Sabrina, Safa, Saniyah, Shahada, Shakira and Shireen.
"T" names for Muslim girls
“T” names are pretty awesome for a newborn baby girl. They include Tahira, Tamara, Tanisha, Tasneem. Tasneem, as mentioned in the Qur’an, is a water spring in Paradise.
"U" names for Muslim girls
Umamah is the name of Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him) beloved granddaughter.
Another pretty “U” name is Umayrah.
"W" names for Muslim girls
Meaningful “W” names include Wafa, Wafiqa, Wahidah, Warda and Widad.
"Y" names for Muslim girls
Yaminah, Yasmin and Yusra are pretty “Y” names for Muslim girls.
"Z" names for Muslim girls
Zainab is the name of the eldest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him).
Other special and unique Islamic names are Zaara, Zafirah, Zahara, Zaina, Zakiya, Zulaykha and Zulfah.
Choosing the Right Name
Choosing the best name, at the end of the day, is at the discretion of each parent. The above are just some simple names that are meaningful and special in the eyes of the Islamic faith.
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