Iraqi Names

Male Names
  • Ali (Arabic) - Noble, sublime, elevated, exalted [African, Arabic and English speaking countries]

    Ali ibn Abi Talib was the first male convert to Islam, and is considered by Shia Muslims to be the first Imam. To Sunni Muslims, he is the fourth Rashidun or Rightly Guided Caliph. He married Muhammed's daughter Fatima.

    The name is borne by

  • Malik (Arabic) - King; owner [Arabic and English speaking countries]

    Malik is an Arabic name meaning "he who owns", "king" or "master". It is also an Arabian title. A Malik is the ruling Monarch of a kingdom, called "mamlaka".

    In Islamic belief, it is also one of the "99 Names of Allah", and is then al-Mali

  • Mohammed (Arabic) - Praised one; praiseworthy [Arabic and English speaking countries]

    From the Arabic "hamida" (to praise). The name, one of the most popular in the Muslim world, was borne by the Arabic Prophet and founder of Islam.

  • Muhammad (Arabic) - Praised one; praiseworthy [Arabic and English speaking countries]

    From the Arabic "hamida" (to praise).
    The name, one of the most popular in the Muslim world, was borne by the Arabic Prophet and founder of Islam.

  • Raheem (Persian) - Merciful, kind, compassionate [Arabic and English speaking countries]
  • Yusuf (Hebrew) - He will enlarge [English speaking countries]
  • Zaid (Arabic) - Lord [Arabic and English speaking countries]
Female Names
  • Amira (Arabic) - Princess; prosperous [African, Arabic, English, Hebrew and Swahili speaking countries]

    As a Hebrew name, Amira may come from the Hebrew meaning "speech" or "treetop" if written with the letter Aleph, or "sheaf of corn" if written with the letter Ayin. It is also the feminine form of the Arabic name Amir.

  • Farrah (Arabic) - Joyful [Arabic and English speaking countries]

    In Arabic usage, Farrah is both a surname and a given name; in English usage, it is exclusively a first name. Farrah is also the name of a British indie-rock band.

  • Leyla (Persian) - Dark-haired beauty; night [Arabic and English speaking countries]

    A variant transcription of Laila.

  • Sanaa (Arabic) - Brilliance [African, Arabic, English and Swahili speaking countries]

    This Arabic name has become more popular in the United States since the actress Sanaa Lathan became famous.

Gender Neutral Names