Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
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Mountain of majesty
Pronunciation: ah-RAH
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Ara is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Mountain of majesty". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-RAH. Lucky number: 17. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عارا
عظیم شان والی، بلند کردار، عالیہ
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عارة
اسم مؤنث يعني العالية أو العظيمة في الشأن
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-RAH
IPA
/ˈɑː.rɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
17
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Aqeeq)
Life Path Number
33
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Khaldun's Muqaddimah mentions a Berber tribe called the Arawas or Ara, who were influential in the Maghreb during the Middle Ages and contributed significantly to Islamic scholarship.
Middle Ages (11th-15th centuries)
The Ara were also mentioned in the works of the 14th century Andalusian scholar Ibn Idhari, who described them as a Berber tribe that inhabited the region between the Oranais and the Djurdjura Mountains in present-day Algeria, and were known for their bravery and military prowess.
14th century
Translations
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Ara
Respectful, dignified, exalted, or high in status
عارا
عظیم شان والی، بلند کردار، عالیہ
عارة
اسم مؤنث يعني العالية أو العظيمة في الشأن
आरा
आदरणीय, सम्मानित, उच्च चरित्र वाली
عاره
د عظیمو خلقو په منځ کې لوړه شوې
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Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.