Traditional Emirati Names

Servant of God

Servant of the Most Merciful

Noble, just, fair

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

Alive, living, prosperous

Stubborn, tough, or 'the branch of a tree'

Noble, exalted, sublime

Exalted, noble, sublime, high

Hope, aspiration, expectation

Supreme, exalted, or names

Good news, good omen

wise, knowledgeable

Faith, belief, devotion

Jesus, salvation of God

Leopard, cheetah

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Successful, prosperous, winner, plunderer

Goal, destination, ultimate aim

Halo of the moon, glory, aura

Praised, commendable

Beloved, cherished, strong, or blooming.

handsome, good, benefactor

Destiny, fate, or portion

India; 100 camels

Houris; beautiful maiden of Paradise

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

Father of many; a prophet's name

Great, influential, powerful, or handsome

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Successor, leader, caliph

Gazelle, deer

Gentle, kind, pleasant

night

Filly, young horse, symbolizing beauty and grace

Glorious, splendid, honorable, majestic

Glorious, noble, magnificent

Victorious, triumphant, divinely aided

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

A type of fragrant plant, flint stone

Princess, prospering, ocean, sea

Praised, commendable

Rain cloud, symbolizing abundance and blessings.

Blessed, fortunate, auspicious, bringing good luck and prosperity.

A drink of water, bee

Victorious, helper, supporter

Gift, favor, blessing, or attainment

Light, radiance, illumination

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent