Traditional Yemen Names

Servant of God

Settler, rooted, established

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

Alive, living, prosperous

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

Noble, exalted, sublime

Peace, wishes

Princess, commander, ruler

More luminous, brighter; lights

Good news, good omen

Judged, vindicated

Leopard, cheetah

Unique, precious, incomparable

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Precious, expensive, valuable, dear

Wise, ruler, judge, governor

Happiness, bliss, flower

Mercy, compassion, tenderness, grace

handsome, good, benefactor

Generosity, bounty, munificence, or magnanimity

Father of many; a prophet's name

Night journey (of Prophet Muhammad)

Comforter, consoler, restorer

Beauty, grace, handsomeness

Pearl

Perfection, completeness, excellence

Respectable, trustworthy, born prematurely

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Intimate friend, beloved one

night

Palm tree, tender; signifies flexibility and grace.

good, beautiful, dance, plum

Victorious, triumphant, divinely aided

A type of fragrant plant, flint stone

Praised, commendable

Noble, wishing, or solitary

The chosen one, selected

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Generosity, dew, morning mist; suggests freshness and abundance.

Caller, announcer (Arabic); hope (Slavic)

Gift, favor, blessing, or attainment

Light

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

One who divides or distributes; generous

Archer, loving, beloved

Gazing, queen, regal beauty

Rightly guided, discerning, rational

Guide, messenger, soul, or a river in Paradise