Noor is derived from An-Nur, the 24th chapter of the Quran meaning “the light.” It’s also a Norse name for the founder king of Norway and a Dutch name equivalent to the English Eleanor. In Estonian, Noor is a surname meaning “young.” Arwa is also associated with water, from which the “fresh” and “quenched” meanings are derived. In Dubai, Arwa is the name of a bottled water brand, likely linked to this version of the name. In Arabic, Hana is a feminine name meaning “bliss” or “happiness.” It’s also a transliteration of the Hebrew name Hannah, derived from Channah, meaning “grace of God.” Hana is Kurdish for “hope,” Korean for “one,” Hawaiian for “craft,” and Persian and Japanese for “flower.” Pronounced roo-KIE-yah, Ruqayya is also spelled Ruqayyah, Roghayeh, or Rukiye. It’s derived from the Arabic “ruqia,” meaning “rise,” or from “ruqyah,” meaning “spell” or “charm.” We suggest English as your preferred language. You can change the language next to the bendecho logo.

Rania, also spelled Raniah, Raniya, and Raniyah, is derived from the Arabic verb “rana” meaning “to gaze.” Pronounced as LOOB-na, Lubna is the Arabic name for the storax tree, known for its aromatic sap used to make incense and perfumes. A great name if your family is of the Muslim faith, Dua is a specific kind of prayer where you ask God for help or assistance. A newspaper salesman at the train station in Cairo develops an unhealthy obsession with a woman who sells refreshments.

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This beautiful lady was born and raised in Lebanon. She is listed as being a singer and an actress, born in 1976, and a committed Muslim. However, some aspects of what she does and her allegiance to her religion have come under fire from the more hard-line fanatics. Abbas, a resident of Cairo, is appointed by the government to hold the office of supervisor in a post office in a small village in Upper Egypt. Also spelled Rim and Rym, Reem is often used in Arabic poetry to describe beautiful women as pure and graceful as deer. Although Reem is primarily given to females, it’s more prevalent for boys in Israel, ranked #78 in 2019. A widow called Hayat is forced to move with her two children (Deeb) and (Omar) to reside with her father in Damascus, Deeb is forced to work during his studies so that the mother does not have to need anything from her father.

A popular choice among our Middle Eastern names for girls, Aisha means “she who lives” or “womanly” in Arabic. The story of the friendship that develops between two men with quite different world views. One, a water carrier whose wife has died twenty years before, spends his days thinking about her.... See full summary» In April, 1975, civil war breaks out; Beirut is partitioned along a Moslem-Christian line. Tarek is in high school, making Super 8 movies with his friend, Omar. At first the war is a lark: ... See full summary»

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It’s most likely derived from the Turkish “el” meaning “nation,”“people,” or “country,” and the Arabic “amir” meaning “commander.” However, her spirit adds to her sex appeal; she’s not afraid to speak her mind and show that she is more than just a sizzling beauty.