When trying to select Islamic names for your baby, you want to go for the most befitting to the ears.
But as a Muslim, the Qur’an is very particular about summoning one on judgment day by their names, hence you may want to consider the meaning of your choice of names and how befitting it is to the Muslim faith.
We have compiled for you some modern Islamic baby girl names to bless your baby with within this article. Read on…
Modern Islamic Baby Girl Names
Here is a list of very unique and beautiful Islamic names and their meanings in alphabetical order.
A
Aaliyah: It represents one with high social status
A’adab: Perpetual hope
Aaina: Denotes a mirror
Aaira: A woman who is notable and commands respect
Aamira: Someone who commands a princess
Aalina: Person who is beautiful and gentle
A’dab: A hopeful person
Abeeda: The loyal worshipper of God
Abia: A woman who is fully formed
Adara: As pure as a virgin
Adeeva: Pleasant gentleness of a woman’s touch
Afaf: Simple and chaste
Ahad: A woman who is known to always keep her promise
Ahlum: Very quick-witted and sharp
A’ishah: To have life or be living prosperous
Almaas: Also implies a girl shining like a diamond
Amaal: The bringer of hope to the world
Ameera: The worshipped and exalted one.
Amtulah: The favorite servant of God
Amyra: A highborn girl
Anisha: Means either a mysterious person or a very good friend.
Aida: The returning one
Asheeta: A charismatic person or someone desired by many
Asma: This means quality of excellence
Ayesha: Wife of a prosperous prophet
B
Badai: Wonder, Marvel
Badra: Meaning a full moon
Baashima: The contagiousness of a smile
Badreeya: A woman appearing like the glow of a full moon
Badyah: Admirable, Knowledgeable
Bareeka: Beauty of a blossoming flower
Bahamin: Meaning an emerging spring that yields water of life
Benazir: Meaning a great leader or a princess
Batul: A calm, silent, and pious girl
Bilkis: Another name for Queen Sheba
Bisma: Meaning polite and obedient
C
Calina: Meaning Moorish princess
Caria: The Beloved
Cancadanc: The light of Allah
Caspara: Keeper of the treasure
Chellam: Pampered, Cared for
ChudarOli: Brilliant
D
Daaria: A river whose flow never recedes
Daima: Someone who would be present all through her life
Dalilia: Delicate and gentle
Damira: Long live the world
Dania: Meaning God is my judge
Deemah: The beauty of rainwater
Dayesha: The essence of being alive
Dunia: A woman’s power of bringing life to the world
E
Eila: An Oak Tree, Earth
Eira: Snow
Elham: Denotes inspiration
Esita: Desire
Elijah: Beautiful, Sweet, or smart
F
Faakhira: Someone who is excellent at what she does
Fadela: Excellent
Fadilah: Generous
Faham: Understanding, Intelligent
Falak: The beautiful sky that glows with the light
Fara: A very popular name for a girl who always brings happiness to her
Farida: Daughter of the most precious one
Fateen: A girl with captivating eyes
Fatima: A very common name which is the name of a prophet’s daughter, it also means Chaste
Fauzia: A woman who is always victorious
Fayroz: The beautiful shade that comes with the turquoise color
Fayza: A victorious woman
Feroza: Soothing nature of turquoise color
Franchelle: Someone who is captivating
Furat: The sweet taste of water
G
Gabina: Someone who is so sweet like honey
Gamila: Beautiful
Ghania: Someone who is rich and self-sufficient
Ghaaliya: Fragrant
Ghadia: Morning, cloud
Ghushan: The tender branches of a tree
Gohar: Jewel/diamond
Gulnaz: A shining flower
Gul jan: Flower life
H
Haadiya: The gift of righteousness that comes from the Lord
Haameda: Someone who praises Allah
Hajna: Meaning favor, grace
Hanaan: A just woman
Haaniya: Someone who is happy
Hayat: Life
Hidaya: An obedient daughter
Hina: A popular name referring to the henna
Huda: The correct way to lead a life
I
Ibtihal: Prayer, Invocation
Idai: Awakening, love
Ikrima: A female pigeon
Iilham: A girl who is an inspiration to many people
Imaan: The virtue that comes with one having faith
Inaaya: A lady who is concerned with the well-being of others
Inaara: God sent gift
Inbihaaj: A cheerful young lady
Intisaar: Victory
Irsa: Journey of the night
J
Jamila: A beautiful lady
Jahanara: A woman meant to rule the world
Jaleela: A girl who manifests illustrious deeds.
Janan: Means heart and soul
Jannat: It means paradise
Jahara: It means adorning the world
Jasmine: The aroma of a Jasmine flower.
K
Kaia: Means stability
Kaadira: A woman who is capable of achieving anything she wants
Kaarima: An extremely gorgeous girl
Kainat: Means entire universe
Khatija: Someone whose trust can be easily won
Kiah: A new beginning
L
Laakia: someone as precious as a treasure
Leena: A soft woman with a warm heart
Lubaaba: Means innermost essence
Lulu: Pearls
M
Medeeha: Someone who is praiseworthy
Mahaala: The power of femininity
Mahira: An intelligent woman
Malala: Refers to the strength in grievance
Mallika: The queen of all mankind
Mehar: Someone who is benevolent
Meher: Benevolence
N
Nabeela: A Noble person
Nabila: Happiness
Naadiya: The bringer of all that is new
Na’imah: Peace or tranquility
Nausheen: The sweetness of a young lady
Nazia: A daughter who brings good news to her family
Neema: God’s blessing
Nope: The shining light from God
Q
Qadira: Capable
Qahira: Victory in all attempts
Qamara: Moon
Qirat: Meaning beautiful in recitation
R
Raadva: Mighty and tall as the mountain in Medina
Raaya: A friend for life
Raisha: A lady who resembles a young gazelle
Reeda: A staunch devotee of Allah
Reema: A very beautiful and popular name that means a thick forest
Rehma: A kind-hearted and passionate person
Rihana: Sweet basil
Ruhani: Means divine
Ruhee: Means one who touches the heart and soul
S
Sabeen: Morning breeze
Sadaaka: A charitable person
Sadiya: A girl who is fortunate in every situation
Saida: A woman who brings good fortune
Salima: A flawless woman
Sarah: A princess
Shadaan: A cheerful person
Shaaheen: As Royal as an eagle
Shakira: Name of a popular singer which means gracefulness
Shareem: A loyal lady
Shakufa: A flower that is emerging beautifully
Siddiqa: A girl that always keeps to her words
Sofia: A very common name that means very intelligent and wise woman
Sumaaya: The one who brings endless Joy
T
Tabana: bright moonlight
Tabina: To be bright or to shine
Taheera: An exotic name for a chaste woman
Tahira: Pure and chaste
Taleeha: The seeker of knowledge
Taima: The sound of thunder
Tehzeeb: An elegant young woman
V
Vida: The quality of obviousness in life
Veeya: Wealth
W
Wabisa: Something bright
Wahida: Someone who is unique
Y
Yamaama: This means the agile nature of a dove
Yameena: Refers to a lady who has been brought up the right way
Yasmin: An alternative way of spelling Jasmine, also referring to the Jasmine flower
Z
Zainab: Referring to a prophet’s wife
Zaira: Means rose
Ziya: Means light
Zoya: A beautiful name that means a girl that is truly alive
Tips For Choosing Beautiful And Meaningful Names For Your Baby Girl
When choosing modern Islamic baby girls’ names and their meanings, one thing to remember is that girls love cute names that are easy to pronounce. So you may want to choose a meaningful name that your baby girl will grow up to love.
- Browse the meaning
- Consider your family tree
- Choose names that can be easily pronounced
- Choose names that are made of two syllabi
- Pick names that can be easily shortened into a beautiful nickname
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Conclusion
Names are our first identities before anything else, it is what we’re known as before any other qualities we may possess as a person.
When choosing modern Islamic baby girl names and their meanings for your daughter, have it in mind that for as long as she lives, that is what she would be called except she decides to change it later as an adult but for the years she is still a child, the name you have chosen for her is what goes around with her everywhere.
As a Muslim, you may also want to consider the doctrines of the Islam faith as regards choosing names for your daughter in order not to go against the Islamic laws against certain names while looking for very modern and beautiful names.