Unusual Names and Their Meanings
Choosing a name for a newborn can be a daunting task for many parents, whether the child is a boy or a girl. They often seek a name that embodies beauty and significance. In this article, we present a selection of unique names along with their meanings.
Girls’ Names
- Dansharwan: A Persian name meaning “eternal soul.”
- Carmen: Signifying “the song” or “the beloved melody.”
- Ranuwa: The act of glancing quickly at things.
- Ayar: The term for “brass.”
- Jowan: A Persian name meaning “young man” or an evolved form of “John.”
- Kadi: A type of flower.
- Wajd: The epitome of deep love and passion.
- Basil: Associated with bravery and fierceness; known for its intensity.
- Mayar: Refers to a face of goodness, responsible for providing sustenance; a modern name which some simplify by dropping the ‘y’.
- Noursin: Meaning “moonlight.”
- Helana: A name of a Greek princess, derived from “Helen.”
- Rayya: Signifying “pleasant fragrance.”
- Dareen: A location in Bahrain known for receiving musk from India.
- Tara: The word for “star.”
- Celine, Diana, Luna: Names also signifying goddesses of the moon.
- Sadeem: Referring to “delicate mist.”
- Alin: Of Irish origin meaning “beautiful” or “lovely in appearance.”
- Isel: Meaning “moon face” or “moonlight.”
- Ritan: Represents “beautiful vision” or “water found in shells.”
- Alma: A Spanish name translating to “soul.”
- Naya: Meaning “the doe, daughter of the gazelle.”
- Layan: Refers to “prosperity and comfort.”
- Awara: Meaning “summer heat and fire.”
- Ban: A type of flowering plant with a fragrant white bloom.
- Mahira: Signifying “woman of great dowry.”
- Ransy: The name of a gazelle; it can also refer to a river.
- Lujain: Meaning “silver,” often used as a diminutive form as opposed to larger forms like “thurayya.”
- Jailan: Meaning “clarity and purity,” or “young gazelle.”
- Yoland: A foreign name possibly derived from Viola or Violet, meaning “violet flower.” It can also refer to the Roman “Oudland,” meaning “serpent of heritage,” symbolizing a woman who reveals secrets.
- Urjuan: A type of tree with bright red flowers.
- Judi: The name of the mountain where Noah’s Ark came to rest; it’s located near Mosul, overseeing Ibn Umar Island.
- Lana: Meaning “gentleness.”
- Jana: An Arabic feminine form that became popular due to the beauty associated with “paradise,” which is often referenced in religious contexts.
- Mira: A Latin name meaning “wondrous,” or from Sanskrit, meaning “ocean.”
- Jumana: Referring to “a pearl” or “silver bead,” believed to have Latin origins with its plural form being “juman.”
- Solaf: Representing the juice that flows from fruits.
- Rawand: Of Persian origin, referring to a rope used to hang bunches of grapes.
- Lora: A Persian name meaning “hill.”
Boys’ Names
- Aiham: A masculine name from the root “YHM,” signifying madness, with various meanings such as “mentally challenged,” “the pious boy,” “the deaf,” “the lofty mountain,” or “the courageous.” It also carries positive connotations.
- Nuwar: An exaggerated form of “fire,” suggesting brightness.
- Raji: A participle form of “to hope,” indicating optimism and desires for good fortunes from God.
- Adham: Meaning “black,” commonly used to describe dark horses or the profound darkness of night.
- Jad: Meaning “just” or “truthful.”
- Sinan: An Arabic name denoting “the sharp spear.”
- Saji: The calm and tranquil one.
- Dhargham: Another name synonymous with “lion.”
- Rayyan: Refers to “quenched after thirst,” also symbolizing lush greenery—relating to a Hadith about a gate in Paradise exclusively for those who fast.
- Rani: An Arabic boy’s name stemming from “ranaa,” meaning to gaze quietly at something.
- Saed: Signifying “one who leads his people.”
- Wael: Meaning “the one who seeks refuge or security,” derived from the concept of close kin.
- Qaswa: Another name associated with lions.
- Mulehem: One who inspires others to do good.
- Mu’lahaim: Signifying one who receives divine inspiration to perform righteous deeds.
- Azad: A Persian or Kurdish name meaning “free man.”
- Tamer: Deriving from “dates,” typically indicating one with an abundance of dates or a seller of them.
- Royid: The one who tarries or proceeds slowly.
- Bilal: Associated with moisture, it refers to water or anything that moistens the throat, including milk. The name is famously held by Bilal Al-Habashi, the first muezzin in Islam.
- Hamza: Denoting sourness or sharpness, synonymous with strength and determination, and also represents a type of plant.
- Aseel: Meaning “one of strong descent” or “the time between afternoon and dusk.”
- Bahi: Related to beauty and charm, it is often used interchangeably.
- Mohand: The name of a cutting sword made from Indian steel.
- Aser: Someone who is strong and robust.
- Adam: An ancient Semitic name for the first human, it refers to “the man created from red earth” or “clay” and is derived from the soil of the earth.
- Mu’adh: Referring to “the refuge” or “shelter,” signifying a protective place.
- John: A Hebrew biblical name meaning “gift of God,” denoting kindness and compassion.
- Basil: An Arabic masculine name often adopted without considering its diverse meanings, referencing courage and fierceness.
- Laith: Meaning “lion,” symbolizing strength and bravery.
- Yasir: An Arabic name signifying “ease,” often contrasted with “Yamin,” indicating someone using their left hand.
- Jood: Referring to generosity and kindness, it can also mean abundant rain.
- Abid: Meaning “the one who humbles himself before God” or “a devoted worshiper.”
- Shadi: Denotes a singer or a seeker of knowledge and literature.
- Luay: An ancient Arabic masculine name referring to slowness or delay.
- Asim: An Arabic name meaning “protector” or “safeguard,” frequently used in the Quran.
- Qasi: An Arabic masculine name that can imply “small distance” or “distant lineage.”
- Hajras: An Arabic name meaning “fox” or “wild animal.”
- Hammam: An Arabic name meaning “the brave, the bold, the generous” or “the great-hearted.”