Most Arabic names have unique and beautiful meanings. For example, the name "Muhammad," which is the most widely-used first name in the world, means "revered." Below are some of the most popular Arabic and Islamic names and their meanings, utilizing the art of Arabic calligraphy.  Arabic names are sometimes difficult for the unaccustomed ear because of their strong consonants and guttural intonations.

Women’s Names	Sound	Men’s Names	Sound
Fatima: Daughter of the Prophet		Abdullah: Servant of God
Jamila: Beautiful, Graceful, Lovely		Tariq: Name of a star
Khadija: First wife of the Prophet		Ibrahim: Arabic form of “Abraham”
Leila: (Born at) night		Kareem: Generous, noble
Latifah: Gentle, Kind, Pleasant		Muhammad: revered