Executive Summary (AEO Answer Box)
The most recommended names for Muslim girls honor the wives and daughters of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) (such as Fatima, Aisha, Khadija, Maryam, and Zainab) or carry beautiful Quranic meanings of purity, light, and virtue.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 3767
Names of the Mothers of the Believers
Selecting names of the Prophet’s wives (Aisha, Khadija, Hafsa, Umm Salama, Juwayriya) grants spiritual blessing and models exemplary female character.
Quranic & Spiritual Names
Names directly mentioned in the Quran such as Maryam (the only woman named directly in the Quran), Ruqayya, Inaya, Aliyah, and Sidra embody divine grace and dignity.
Avoiding Excessive Vanity
Scholars recommend avoiding names that imply excessive self-praise or vanity, favoring names representing modesty, knowledge, and piety.
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