Traditional Bahrain Names

Servant of God

Devoted to God, virtuous, pious, righteous

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

Alive, living, prosperous

Noble, exalted, sublime

Princess, commander, ruler

More luminous, brighter; lights

Full moon

Smile, delight, cheerfulness

wise, knowledgeable

Faith, belief, devotion

Leopard, cheetah

Decisive, arbitrator, judge

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Graceful woman, young and tender girl

Precious, valuable, cherished; often implying something dear and highly esteemed.

To emigrate; mother of Ismail

Praised, commendable

Mercy, compassion, tenderness, grace

handsome, good, benefactor

Life, existence, modesty, decency

Destiny, fate, or portion

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

Father of many; a prophet's name

Night journey (of Prophet Muhammad)

Great, influential, powerful, or handsome

Jewel, essence

Perfection, completeness, excellence

Generosity, nobility, bounty

Early born, premature; respected, trustworthy.

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

night, born at night

night

Wild cow (oryx), beautiful eyes; symbolizes beauty and gentleness.

Glorious, noble, magnificent

Angel, messenger

Victorious, triumphant, divinely aided

Beloved, bitter, or 'star of the sea'

Praised, commendable

Noble, wishing, or solitary

Victorious, helper, supporter

Gift, favor, blessing, or attainment

Light

Light, radiance, illumination

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

One who divides or distributes; generous

Rightly guided, discerning, rational

White antelope, gazelle