Traditional Iraqi Names

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

4.Aisha

Alive, living, prosperous

5.Akram

Most generous, noble, or bountiful; exceedingly honorable and giving.

6.Ali

Noble, exalted, sublime

7.Amira

Princess, commander, ruler

8.Anas

friendly, pleasant, companion

9.Bilal

Freshness, moisture, water; companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Good news, good omen

Coquetry, pampering, dalliance, flirtation

Judged, vindicated

Redeemer, savior

Decisive, arbitrator, judge

15.Fatima

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

16.Ghada

Graceful woman, young and tender girl

17.Ghazi

Conqueror, warrior, raider

18.Hadi

Guide, leader, one who shows the right path

19.Hala

Halo of the moon, glory, aura

20.Hana

Arabic, Japanese, Slavic, Hebrew

Happiness, bliss, flower

21.Hassan

handsome, good, benefactor

22.Hussein

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

23.Ibrahim

Father of many; a prophet's name

24.Imran

Prosperity, long-lived; also, 'my people are exalted'

25.Inas

Friendliness, intimacy, sociability, companion

God saves

Stream, rivulet

Beauty, grace, handsomeness

World, universe

Generous, noble, bountiful

31.Khadija

Respectable, trustworthy, born prematurely

32.Khalid

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

night, born at night

Dark-lipped, beautiful, having beautiful dark lips

night

Palm tree, tender; signifies flexibility and grace.

37.Maher

Skillful, expert, proficient

38.Mansour

Victorious, triumphant, divinely aided

39.Maryam

Multiple origins: Irish, Old English, Arabic, Italian, and others

Aramaic, Hebrew

Beloved, bitter, or 'star of the sea'

Praised, commendable

Noble, wishing, or solitary

42.Mustafa

The chosen one, selected

43.Nabil

Noble, honorable, distinguished

44.Nadia

Arabic, Slavic

Caller, announcer (Arabic); hope (Slavic)

45.Nawra

Blossom, flower, light

Light

Light, radiance, illumination

48.Omar