Traditional Palestine Names

Highborn, exalted, sublime, ascending

Servant of

Man, earth

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

Alive, living, prosperous

Noble, exalted, sublime

Hope, aspiration, expectation

Trustworthy, honest, faithful, or reliable

Trustworthy, faithful, secure, honest

More luminous, brighter; lights

Sign, miracle, verse (especially from the Quran)

Smile, delight, cheerfulness

Freshness, moisture, water; companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Grapevine, branch; or Dahlia flower

Judged, vindicated

Joy, happiness, gladness

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Guide, leader, one who shows the right path

Happiness, bliss, flower

handsome, good, benefactor

Gift, present, blessing from God

Father of many; a prophet's name

Faith, belief

God saves

Beauty, grace, handsomeness

Beautiful, handsome, graceful

Beautiful, graceful

Striving, struggle, holy war

Generosity, nobility, bounty

Generous, noble, bountiful

night

Bright, shining one; also, 'torch' or 'moon'

Palm tree, tender; signifies flexibility and grace.

Praised, commendable

Angel, messenger

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Illusion, good mother, water, or great

Praised, commendable

Noble, wishing, or solitary

Prophet's name (Moses), drawn out of water

The chosen one, selected

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Noble, honorable, distinguished, of noble birth

Caller, announcer (Arabic); hope (Slavic)

safe, saved, intimate friend

Light, radiance, illumination

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

Lion, brave, courageous