Hausa girl names.
349 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Aafiyagirl“Health, safety, peace, and well-being.”/ah-fee-YAH/Abeergirl“A fragrant scent or perfume”/a-BEER/Abidagirl“Arabic-derived: a woman devoted to worship”/AH-bee-dah/Adibagirl“Arabic-derived: cultivated, well-mannered, and learned”/ah-DEE-bah/Adilagirl“Arabic-derived — A fair-minded and just woman”/ah-DEE-lah/Afifagirl“Arabic-derived: pure-hearted and virtuous”/ah-FEE-fah/Afnangirl“Branches, boughs, or shoots of a tree.”/af-NAHN/Afragirl“Arabic-derived: radiant white or fair”/AF-rah/Aishagirl“Full of life and vitality”/EYE-sha/Albarkaboy or girl“A blessing and a source of goodness”/al-BAR-kah/Alheriboy or girl“Goodness, kindness, and a life filled with what is good”/al-HEH-ree/Alimagirl“Arabic-derived: a knowledgeable and wise woman”/ah-LEE-mah/Aliyagirl“A girl whose character and hopes rise high”/ah-LEE-ya/Amalgirl“A hopeful child who brings promise for the future”/ah-MAL/Amanagirl“A child who is a precious trust”/ah-MAH-na/Amanigirl“Wishes, hopes, and aspirations”/ah-MAH-nee/Aminagirl“A trustworthy child who brings a sense of peace”/ah-MEE-na/Aminatugirl“Arabic-derived — A trustworthy and faithful woman”/ah-MEE-nah-too/Aminciboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life”/ah-MIN-chee/Anabgirl“Grapes.”/AH-nab/Anfalgirl“Voluntary gifts or additional bounty; in Qur'anic usage, spoils of war.”/AN-fal/Anisagirl“A warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfort”/ah-NEE-sa/Aqilagirl“Arabic-derived: intelligent and discerning”/ah-KEE-lah/Areebagirl“Arabic-derived: intelligent, perceptive, and wise”/ah-REE-bah/Aribahgirl“Intelligent, skilled, eloquent, or discerning.”/ah-REE-bah/Arifagirl“Arabic-derived: knowledgeable and perceptive”/ah-REE-fah/Arwagirl“A female mountain goat or ibex; by extension, freshness, beauty, or grace.”/AR-wah/Arzikiboy or girl“Blessed provision and the good things God provides”/ar-ZEE-kee/Asabegirl“A girl born on Saturday.”/ah-SAH-beh/Asiyagirl“Arabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healing”/ah-SEE-yah/Asmagirl“More exalted, loftier, or more sublime.”/AS-mah/Asmaugirl“A girl destined to rise high and be greatly honoured”/AS-mow/Atikagirl“Free, liberated, ancient, or noble.”/ah-TEE-kah/Atiyagirl“A precious gift and blessing”/ah-TEE-yah/Atiyyagirl“A gift, bestowal, or grant.”/ah-TEE-yah/Ayatgirl“Arabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God.”/AH-yat/Azizagirl“A dearly loved and precious daughter”/ah-ZEE-za/Badiagirl“Arabic Badīʿa: wonderful, extraordinary, unique, or admirable.”/bah-DEE-ah/Badriyagirl“Radiant and beautiful like the full moon”/bad-REE-yah/Balarabagirl“A daughter born on Wednesday, a day-name carrying blessings for her life”/bah-lah-RAH-bah/Baraagirl“Arabic: innocence, freedom from blame, or being cleared of wrongdoing.”/bah-RAH/Barakaboy or girl“A child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family”/bah-RAH-kah/Bariragirl“A girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle character”/bah-REE-rah/Bashiragirl“A girl who brings joy, hope, and good news”/bah-SHEE-rah/Basiragirl“A wise girl with clear understanding and good judgment”/bah-SEE-rah/Basmagirl“A warm smile or cheerful expression”/BAS-ma/Bilkisugirl“A queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Sheba”/bil-KEE-soo/Bintagirl“A beloved daughter and treasured child”/BIN-tah/Bushragirl“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”/BOOSH-rah/Buthainagirl“A beautiful, delicate woman”/boo-THAY-na/Cetoboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: rescue, deliverance, or being saved from difficulty”/CHEH-toh/Cutaboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: illness or disease; as a protective name, it may reflect the hope that misfortune will be named and kept away”/CHOO-tah/Dadaboy or girl“A traditional Hausa descriptive name associated with a child born with tightly curled or matted hair”/DAH-dah/Dadiboy or girl“A delightful child who brings pleasure and happiness”/DAH-dee/Dalalgirl“Arabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appeal”/DAH-lal/Daminaboy or girl“An indigenous Hausa name drawn from damina, the rainy season—a hopeful image of life-giving rain”/dah-MEE-nah/Daniagirl“Arabic: near, close, or brought near.”/DAH-nee-ah/Darajagirl“Honor, dignity, and respected standing”/dah-RAH-jah/Dariyagirl“A warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy”/dah-REE-yah/Dauramagirl“The legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition.”/dow-RAH-ma/Dijegirl“A traditional Hausa name for a girl born after twins”/DEE-jeh/Dogoboy or girl“A traditional Hausa descriptive name meaning “tall” or “long””/DOH-goh/Duagirl“Arabic-derived: supplication or prayer.”/DOO-ah/Duniyagirl“An indigenous Hausa name meaning “the world” or “life in this world””/doo-NEE-yah/Eemanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith and trust in God”/ee-MAHN/Ehsanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautiful”/eh-SAHN/Elhamgirl“Arabic-derived: inspiration or a beautiful thought”/EL-ham/Fadilagirl“A virtuous and admirable woman”/fah-DEE-lah/Fadimatugirl“A cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima”/fah-dee-MAH-too/Fadwagirl“Arabic-derived: self-sacrifice, ransom, or redemption.”/FAD-wah/Fahimagirl“An intelligent and perceptive woman”/fah-HEE-mah/Faizagirl“A successful woman who triumphs in life”/FAH-ee-zah/Falmatagirl“A cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima”/fal-MAH-tah/Farahgirl“Joy and happiness”/FAH-rah/Farhanagirl“A joyful and cheerful girl”/far-HAH-nah/Fariboy or girl“A bright, fair or radiant child”/FAH-ree/Faridagirl“A one-of-a-kind and precious daughter”/fah-REE-dah/Farihagirl“A joyful and cheerful daughter”/fah-REE-hah/Fatagirl“A daughter who brings hope and hopeful expectations”/FAH-tah/Fatanagirl“My hope and the promise of a bright future”/fa-TA-na/Fatigirl“A beloved, familiar form of Fatima”/FAH-tee/Fatihagirl“A name associated with new beginnings and the opening chapter of the Quran”/fah-TEE-hah/Fatimagirl“A cherished and highly respected Muslim name”/fah-TEE-mah/Fatiyagirl“A hopeful name for victory, success and new beginnings”/fah-TEE-yah/Fauziyagirl“A woman blessed with success and victory”/faw-ZEE-yah/Fawziyagirl“Arabic-derived: A victorious and successful daughter.”/fow-ZEE-yah/Furegirl“Indigenous Hausa: a flower, suggesting beauty and blossoming”/FOO-reh/Furqanboy or girl“A name expressing moral clarity and the ability to recognize truth”/foor-KAHN/Gimbiyagirl“Princess; a daughter held in honor”/gim-BEE-yah/Godiyagirl“Gratitude and thankfulness; a child received with thanks”/go-dee-YAH/Habibagirl“A dearly loved and cherished daughter”/ha-BEE-bah/Hadizagirl“A respected and trustworthy woman”/ha-DEE-zah/Hafizagirl“A devoted and thoughtful daughter with a retentive mind”/ha-FEE-zah/Hafsagirl“Arabic-derived: young lioness.”/HAF-sah/Hafsatgirl“A young woman of dignity and strength”/HAF-sat/Hajaragirl“A resilient and steadfast daughter”/ha-JA-rah/Hakimagirl“Arabic-derived — A wise and thoughtful woman”/hah-KEE-mah/Hakuriboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and calm endurance”/hah-KOO-ree/Halimagirl“A gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughter”/ha-LEE-mah/Halimatugirl“A patient and tender-hearted daughter”/ha-lee-MA-too/Hamidagirl“A daughter whose goodness brings praise and gratitude”/ha-MEE-dah/Hanangirl“Arabic-derived: compassion, tenderness, and loving care”/hah-NAHN/Haneengirl“Arabic-derived: yearning, longing, or nostalgic desire.”/ha-NEEN/Hanifagirl“A daughter known for sincerity and upright character”/ha-NEE-fah/Haniyagirl“Arabic-derived: joyful and happy”/hah-NEE-yah/Hasinagirl“Arabic-derived: beautiful in character and appearance”/hah-SEE-nah/Haskiyaboy or girl“A child who grows up valued for honesty and truthfulness”/has-KEE-yah/Hassanagirl“A good and beautiful-hearted daughter”/ha-SAN-ah/Hassanatugirl“A daughter blessed with goodness and beauty”/ha-sa-NAH-too/Hauwagirl“A life-giving daughter and mother-to-be”/HOW-wah/Hibagirl“Gift; a present or bestowal.”/HEE-bah/Hidayagirl“Divine guidance and a life led toward what is good”/hee-DAH-yah/Hudagirl“Guidance; right guidance or the right path.”/HOO-dah/Husnagirl“Most beautiful; best, finest, or most excellent.”/HOOS-nah/Husseinagirl“A daughter of goodness, beauty, and dignity”/hoo-SAI-nah/Ibtihajgirl“Arabic-derived: happiness and delight”/ib-tee-HAJ/Ibtihalgirl“A heartfelt prayer or humble supplication”/ib-tee-HAHL/Ibtisamgirl“Smile; smiling.”/ib-tee-SAHM/Iffatgirl“Arabic-derived: purity, honor, and modesty”/IF-at/Ikhlasgirl“Arabic-derived — Sincerity and wholehearted devotion”/ikh-LAHS/Ikramboy or girl“Arabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected life”/ik-RAHM/Ilhamgirl“Arabic-derived: inspiration, a lovely wish for a child who brings bright ideas and encouragement”/il-HAHM/Imangirl“Faith and a trusting heart”/ee-MAHN/Inayagirl“Arabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concern”/in-AH-yah/Inayatgirl“Kindness, care, and loving concern for others”/in-ah-YAT/Innagirl“Indigenous Hausa: mother; an affectionate name evoking maternal love and care”/IN-nah/Iqragirl“Arabic-derived: read or recite, celebrating learning, knowledge, and a love of the word”/IK-rah/Isragirl“Arabic-derived: the night journey, a name associated with a sacred and wondrous journey”/IS-rah/Izzahgirl“Arabic-derived: honor, dignity, and cherished worth”/IZ-ah/Jalilagirl“Arabic-derived: noble, majestic, and highly honored”/jah-LEE-lah/Jamilagirl“Arabic-derived: beautiful and graceful”/jah-MEE-lah/Jannatgirl“Arabic-derived: paradise and heavenly joy”/JAH-nat/Jannatugirl“Arabic-derived: paradise; a hopeful name wishing its bearer a blessed life”/jah-NAH-too/Jarumagirl“Indigenous Hausa: A courageous daughter who faces life boldly.”/jah-ROO-mah/Jiddagirl“Arabic-derived term/name meaning grandmother; it is not indigenous Hausa in origin.”/JID-da/Jumanagirl“Arabic-derived: a precious pearl”/joo-MAH-nah/Jummaigirl“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: a girl associated with Friday, a blessed day of gathering”/joom-MY/Juriyagirl“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and the strength to persevere”/joo-REE-yah/Juwairiyagirl“Arabic-derived: a revered and honored woman in Islamic tradition”/joo-WAIR-ee-yah/Kainatgirl“The universe; creation or the cosmos.”/KAI-nat/Kaltumegirl“(Arabic-derived) A cherished traditional name associated with dignity and beauty”/kal-TOO-meh/Kandegirl“The second-born of a pair of twins.”/KAHN-deh/Karimagirl“(Arabic-derived) Generous-hearted, gracious, and noble”/kah-REE-mah/Kariyaboy or girl“Protection, defense, or safeguarding.”/kah-REE-yah/Kaunagirl“A beloved child surrounded by love”/KOW-nah/Kausargirl“(Arabic-derived) Abundance, blessings, and overflowing goodness”/KOW-sar/Khadijagirl“(Arabic-derived) A cherished historic name borne by Khadija, remembered for strength, faith, and generosity”/kha-DEE-jah/Khadragirl“(Arabic-derived) Fresh, flourishing, and full of life”/KHAD-rah/Khawlagirl“Female gazelle; a young doe.”/KHOW-lah/Kifayagirl“(Arabic-derived) Enough, contentment, and the assurance of having what is needed”/kee-FAH-yah/Kubragirl“(Arabic-derived) The greatest, most distinguished, or most senior”/KOOB-rah/Kulugirl“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOO-loo/Kyautaboy or girl“A precious gift and blessing”/KYOW-tah/Labibagirl“An intelligent, wise, and discerning woman (Arabic-derived)”/la-BEE-ba/Ladigirl“Indigenous Hausa day-name for a girl born on Monday”/LAH-dee/Ladidigirl“A traditional Hausa feminine name, often used as a longer form related to Ladi”/lah-DEE-dee/Lahadigirl“Arabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Sunday”/lah-HAH-dee/Lailagirl“Arabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night”/LAY-lah/Lamigirl“Arabic-derived: radiant, shining, and bright”/LAH-mee/Lamisgirl“Soft, smooth, delicate to the touch.”/LAH-mis/Larabagirl“Arabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Wednesday”/lah-RAH-bah/Laraigirl“A traditional Hausa female personal name; no fixed literal meaning such as “affectionate familiarity” is established.”/lah-RYE/Latifagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”/lah-TEE-fah/Lubabagirl“Arabic-derived: the heart, essence, or innermost goodness of something”/loo-BAH-bah/Lubnagirl“Arabic-derived: the fragrant storax tree, a graceful nature name”/LOOB-nah/Lujaingirl“Silver.”/loo-JAIN/Madihagirl“A woman who praises; praising or laudatory.”/mah-DEE-hah/Mahagirl“Oryx or wild cow; by association, beautiful eyes/beauty.”/MAH-hah/Mahiragirl“Arabic-derived: skilled, capable, and accomplished”/mah-HEE-rah/Maimunagirl“Arabic-derived; blessed, fortunate, and protected”/mai-MOO-nah/Mairamagirl“An established Hausa female personal name; it does not have a reliably attested literal meaning of “grace and beauty.””/MY-rah-mah/Mairogirl“A familiar Hausa form used affectionately for Maimuna or related female names”/MAI-roh/Majidagirl“Arabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and distinguished.”/mah-JEE-dah/Malikagirl“Arabic-derived: queenly and dignified”/mah-LEE-kah/Mansuragirl“Arabic-derived: A victorious girl whose life is filled with strength and success.”/man-SOO-rah/Mariyagirl“Arabic-derived; a form of Maryam, traditionally associated with purity and devotion”/mah-REE-yah/Marwagirl“Al-Marwah, the sacred hill in Makkah; also a flint-like stone.”/MAR-wah/Maryamgirl“Arabic-derived; a beloved and spiritually pure woman”/MAR-yam/Marziyagirl“Pleasing, approved, and held in favor”/mar-ZEE-yah/Masudagirl“A fortunate and happy girl”/mah-SOO-dah/Mawaddagirl“Affection, goodwill, and loving kindness”/ma-WAD-da/Mubarakagirl“A blessed girl and a source of joy”/moo-bah-RAH-kah/Mubinagirl“Clear, evident, manifest; feminine form of Mubīn.”/moo-BEE-nah/Mufidagirl“Useful, beneficial, helpful.”/moo-FEE-da/Muhsinagirl“A woman who does good and brings benefit”/moo-HSEE-na/Mumtazgirl“Arabic-derived: exceptional and distinguished”/MOOM-tahz/Munagirl“Wishes, hopes, desires; from Arabic munā.”/MOO-nah/Munawwaragirl“Arabic-derived: radiant and full of light”/moo-nah-WAR-ah/Muneebagirl“A woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly.”/moo-NEE-bah/Muniragirl“A radiant girl who brings warmth and light”/moo-NEE-rah/Murnaboy or girl“Joy and celebration”/MOOR-nah/Nabilagirl“Noble and distinguished”/nah-BEE-lah/Nadiagirl“Tender and delicate”/NAH-dee-ah/Nadifagirl“Pure-hearted and clean in spirit”/nah-DEE-fah/Nadiragirl“Rare and precious”/nah-DEE-rah/Nadiyagirl“Tender and delicate”/nah-DEE-yah/Nadwagirl“Arabic-derived: a gathering for learning and thoughtful discussion”/NAD-wah/Nafisagirl“Precious and dearly cherished”/nah-FEE-sah/Nagartagirl“Goodness, virtue, and moral excellence”/nah-GAR-tah/Nailagirl“One who achieves her goals”/NAH-ee-lah/Naimagirl“Peaceful, contented, and blessed”/nah-EE-mah/Najibagirl“Noble and excellent in character”/nah-JEE-bah/Najiyagirl“Safe, secure, and protected”/nah-JEE-yah/Najlagirl“Arabic-derived: bright-eyed and beautiful”/NAHJ-lah/Najmagirl“A shining star”/NAJ-mah/Najwagirl“Secret conversation, confidential discourse, or private whispering.”/NAJ-wah/Nanagirl“A daughter named in honor of a beloved grandmother or elder”/NAH-nah/Nargisgirl“A fragrant narcissus flower”/NAR-gis/Nasaraboy or girl“Victory, triumph, and hope for good things ahead”/nah-SAH-rah/Nashitagirl“Arabic-derived: lively, energetic, and full of vitality”/nah-SHEE-tah/Nashwagirl“Exhilaration, delight, or ecstatic joy.”/NASH-wah/Nasibagirl“A child with a fortunate destiny and a good share in life”/na-SEE-ba/Nasihagirl“Arabic-derived — Sincere counsel and wise guidance”/nah-SEE-hah/Nasiragirl“Arabic-derived: A strong helper who brings courage and success to those around her.”/nah-SEE-rah/Nawalgirl“A precious gift and blessing”/NAH-wal/Nazihagirl“Honest, pure, and upright”/nah-ZEE-hah/Niimagirl“A precious blessing and favor”/NEE-ma/Nimatullahboy or girl“A blessing from God”/nee-mah-too-LAH/Nusaibagirl“A name associated with faith, courage, and dignity”/noo-SAI-bah/Nusragirl“Help, strength, and victory”/NOOS-rah/Nusratgirl“Help, strength, and victory”/NOOS-rat/Pamelagirl“English-language Christian name used by Hausa Christians”/PAM-uh-lah/Patiencegirl“English Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christians”/PAY-shens/Paulinegirl“Female form of Paul, a Christian name meaning “humble” or “small”; used by Hausa Christians”/PAW-leen/Peaceboy or girl“English Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians”/PEES/Praiseboy or girl“English Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians”/PRAYZ/Prudencegirl“Christian virtue name celebrating wisdom and good judgment; used by Hausa Christians”/PROO-dens/Qudsiyyagirl“Holy, sacred, or sanctified.”/kood-SEE-yah/Rababgirl“White cloud; Rabab is also the name of a traditional bowed string instrument.”/rah-BAHB/Rabiagirl“Arabic-derived: springtime, freshness, and new beginnings”/rah-BEE-ah/Rabiatugirl“Arabic-derived: springtime and renewal”/rah-bee-AH-too/Rabiyagirl“Arabic-derived: springtime and renewal”/rah-BEE-yah/Rafatugirl“Arabic-derived: noble, elevated, and held in high esteem”/rah-FAH-too/Rafiagirl“Elevated, exalted, or lofty.”/rah-FEE-ah/Rahamagirl“Mercy, tenderness, and compassionate strength”/ra-HA-ma/Rahilagirl“Arabic-derived: a traveler with purpose and a life filled with meaningful journeys”/rah-HEE-lah/Rahimagirl“Arabic-derived — A compassionate and merciful woman”/rah-HEE-mah/Rahmagirl“Arabic-derived: mercy, kindness, and compassionate love”/RAH-mah/Rahmatugirl“Arabic-derived: a child surrounded by mercy and compassion”/rah-MAH-too/Raihanagirl“Feminine form associated with basil or an aromatic, sweet-smelling plant.”/rye-HAH-nah/Rainagirl“Indigenous Hausa: my life, a tender expression of love for a cherished child”/RAI-nah/Rakiyagirl“Arabic-derived: elevated, dignified, and spiritually strong”/rah-KEE-yah/Raliyagirl“Arabic-derived: contented, peaceful, and grateful”/rah-LEE-yah/Ramatugirl“Arabic-derived: mercy, tenderness, and compassionate love”/rah-MAH-too/Ramlagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduring”/RAHM-lah/Ranaboy or girl“Sunshine and brightness”/RAH-na/Raniyagirl“One who gazes or looks intently.”/ra-NEE-ya/Rashidagirl“Arabic-derived: rightly guided, wise, and sound in judgment”/rah-SHEE-dah/Rayuwagirl“Life, vitality, and the blessing of being alive”/rah-YOO-wah/Rihanagirl“Arabic-derived: fragrant and sweet-smelling like basil”/ree-HAH-nah/Rufaidagirl“A helpful and supportive woman”/roo-FAI-dah/Rukayyagirl“Arabic-derived: one who rises in dignity, strength, and spiritual stature”/roo-KAI-yah/Ruwagirl“Water—a life-giving, refreshing, and sustaining presence (indigenous Hausa)”/ROO-wa/Saadagirl“Happiness and good fortune”/SAH-dah/Saadatugirl“Arabic-derived; happiness and good fortune”/saa-DAH-too/Sabahgirl“Morning, dawn, and a new beginning”/sa-BAH/Sabihagirl“Arabic-derived: lovely, graceful, and pleasant”/sah-BEE-hah/Sabiragirl“Arabic-derived; patient, steady, and resilient”/sah-BEE-rah/Sadiqagirl“Arabic-derived; truthful and sincere”/sah-DEE-kah/Sadiyagirl“A fortunate and joy-bringing girl”/sah-DEE-yah/Safagirl“Arabic-derived: purity, serenity, and clarity”/SAH-fah/Safinatugirl“Arabic-derived from safīnah, meaning “ship,” “boat,” or “vessel.””/sa-fee-NA-too/Safiyagirl“Arabic-derived; pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/Safiyyagirl“Pure-hearted and treasured”/sah-FEE-yah/Sahargirl“Arabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrise”/SAH-har/Sahuragirl“A Hausa-Muslim female form associated with sahur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting; by extension, pre-dawn/early morning.”/sa-HOO-ra/Saidagirl“Arabic-derived; happy and fortunate”/sah-EE-dah/Sajidagirl“Arabic-derived feminine form: “a woman who prostrates in worship.””/sah-JEE-dah/Sakinagirl“Arabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serene”/sah-KEE-nah/Salamatugirl“Arabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-being”/sah-lah-MAH-too/Salihagirl“Arabic-derived — A righteous woman with a good heart”/sah-LEE-hah/Salimagirl“Arabic-derived; safe, whole, and well”/sah-LEE-mah/Salmagirl“Peaceful, safe, and serene”/SAL-mah/Salsabilgirl“The name of a spring in Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an.”/sal-sa-BEEL/Salsabilagirl“Arabic-derived: a beautiful spring or fountain in Paradise”/sal-sah-BEE-lah/Samahgirl“Arabic-derived: forgiveness, generosity, and graciousness”/SAH-mah/Samargirl“Arabic-derived: evening or nighttime conversation; companionship in such conversation.”/SA-mar/Samiragirl“Arabic-derived; a warm and delightful companion”/sah-MEE-rah/Sanagirl“Arabic-derived: radiance, brilliance, or excellence”/SAH-nah/Sarauniyagirl“Hausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity.”/sah-RAU-nee-yah/Saudatugirl“Arabic-derived; blessed with happiness and good fortune”/sow-DAH-too/Sawsangirl“Lily or iris; an Arabic flower name.”/SOW-san/Shahidagirl“Female witness; depending on the Arabic form, it may also mean female martyr.”/shah-HEE-dah/Shakiragirl“Grateful, appreciative, and mindful of blessings”/shah-KEE-rah/Shamimagirl“Fragrant; a sweet scent or fragrance.”/shah-MEE-mah/Shamsiyyagirl“Arabic-derived; radiant and full of sunshine”/sham-SEE-yah/Sharifagirl“Arabic-derived name meaning noble, honorable, and dignified.”/shah-REE-fah/Shifagirl“Healing, remedy, and comfort”/SHEE-fa/Shukriyagirl“Thankfulness for God’s blessings”/shook-REE-yah/Shukuragirl“Thankfulness for a cherished blessing”/shoo-KOO-ra/Sorayyagirl“Arabic-derived; sparkling and radiant like the stars”/soh-RAI-yah/Sulaimatugirl“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peace”/soo-lai-MAH-too/Sumayyagirl“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name with a long history”/soo-MAI-yah/Sundusgirl“Fine silk, associated with the gardens of Paradise”/SOON-doos/Tabassumgirl“Smile.”/ta-bas-SOOM/Tahiragirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning pure and virtuous.”/tah-HEE-rah/Talatugirl“A Hausa Muslim name traditionally associated with Tuesday.”/tah-LAH-too/Talibagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning a girl who seeks knowledge and wisdom.”/tah-LEE-bah/Taqwagirl“Arabic-derived — A life guided by piety and good conduct”/TAK-wah/Tasmiagirl“Arabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name.”/tas-MEE-ah/Tasnimgirl“Arabic-derived: a lofty spring or fountain in Paradise, mentioned in the Qur'an.”/tas-NEEM/Taufidagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance.”/tow-FEE-dah/Tausayiboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa — Compassion and a tender heart toward others”/tow-SAH-yee/Tawhidagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God.”/tow-HEE-dah/Tayyabagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning good-hearted, wholesome, and pure.”/tie-YAH-bah/Tsamiyagirl“An indigenous Hausa nature name inspired by the tamarind tree, suggesting rootedness and enduring sweetness.”/tsah-MEE-yah/Tsiraboy or girl“A life preserved and kept safe”/TSEE-rah/Tubagirl“Blessedness, goodness, and happiness”/TOO-bah/Ulfahgirl“Arabic-derived: affection, friendship, and loving fellowship”/OOL-fah/Ummuhanigirl“Usually written Ummu Hani or Umm Hani: “mother of Hani,” an established Arabic feminine personal name/teknonym.”/oom-moo-HA-nee/Ummulkhairigirl“Arabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing”/oom-ool-KHAI-ree/Ummulkhulsumgirl“Arabic-derived; a name honoring Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman”/oom-ool-KHOOL-soom/Ummusalamagirl“Arabic-derived; associated with Umm Salama, a respected and wise early Muslim woman”/oom-oo-sah-LAH-mah/Uwanigirl“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oo-WAH-nee/Wafagirl“A life marked by loyalty, devotion, and steadfast love; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-fah/Wafiyagirl“A faithful and dependable daughter with a loyal, loving heart; Arabic-derived.”/wah-FEE-yah/Wahibagirl“Arabic-derived: a generous giver and gracious benefactor”/wah-HEE-bah/Wahidagirl“A unique and precious daughter, one who is truly special; Arabic-derived.”/wah-HEE-dah/Wajidagirl“A daughter who discovers goodness and brings treasured blessings to her family; Arabic-derived.”/wah-JEE-dah/Wajihagirl“Arabic-derived: eminent, respected, distinguished, or of high standing.”/wah-JEE-hah/Walidagirl“A cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.”/wah-LEE-dah/Waliyyagirl“A cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.”/wah-LEE-yah/Wardagirl“A beautiful rose: graceful, fragrant, and dearly cherished; Arabic-derived.”/WAR-dah/Wasilagirl“A daughter who brings people together and remains close to those she loves; Arabic-derived.”/wah-SEE-lah/Widadgirl“Affection, tenderness, and the loving bond she brings to her family; Arabic-derived.”/wee-DAD/Yaganagirl“Indigenous Hausa female name associated with a first-born or first daughter.”/yah-GAH-nah/Yalwagirl“An indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plenty”/YAL-wah/Yaminagirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “one who is on the right side””/yah-MEE-nah/Yaqeenboy or girl“Deep faith and reassuring certainty”/ya-KEEN/Yaqutagirl“An Arabic-derived Hausa name meaning “ruby” or “precious jewel””/yah-KOO-tah/Yasiragirl“Arabic-derived feminine form: prosperous, at ease, or one who makes things easy.”/yah-SEE-rah/Yasmingirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “jasmine,” evoking beauty and a sweet spirit”/YAS-min/Yasminagirl“An Arabic-derived feminine form of Yasmin, meaning “jasmine””/yas-MEE-nah/Yelwagirl“Prosperity, abundance, and a flourishing life”/YEL-wah/Yumnagirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “prosperous””/YOOM-nah/Yusragirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful future”/YOOS-rah/Zahidagirl“Arabic-derived feminine form: ascetic, devout, or pious.”/zah-HEE-dah/Zahiragirl“Radiant, shining, and bright”/zah-HEE-rah/Zahragirl“Arabic-derived: radiant, shining, and flower-like”/ZAH-rah/Zainabgirl“Arabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name”/ZAY-nab/Zainabugirl“Arabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name”/zay-NAH-boo/Zakiagirl“Pure, virtuous; also intelligent/keen-minded.”/zah-KEE-ah/Zamaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived: an era, a period, or the modern age”/zah-MAH-nee/Zubaidagirl“Arabic-derived: excellent, precious, and of the finest quality”/zoo-BAY-dah/Zuhragirl“Arabic-derived: radiant and bright; also associated with Venus”/ZOOH-rah/Zuhuragirl“Arabic-derived: blossoms, flowers, or radiant beauty”/zoo-HOO-rah/Zulaihagirl“Arabic-derived: the traditional name associated with the woman in the Joseph story”/zoo-LAY-hah/Zunairagirl“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-NAI-rah/Zuwairagirl“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-WAY-rah/