Islamic Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings: Which Name Is Best?

All of the mentioned names generally have good meanings, and choosing a name with a beautiful and positive meaning is encouraged in Islam. Parents should choose names that carry good qualities and avoid names with inappropriate meanings.

The meanings of the mentioned names are:

• Alyana – Beautiful, soft, noble, graceful
• Ameirah – Princess, leader, commander
• Yashfa – Healing, cure, one who heals
• Oznur – Pure light, true light, inner light (Turkish origin)
• Zayna – Beauty, grace, adornment
• Taliyah – One who recites, follower, successor

All of these names have positive meanings. Among them, names associated with beautiful qualities and good meanings are preferable according to Islamic teachings.

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged choosing good names because names can carry honorable meanings and positive qualities.

Hadith Reference

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“You will be called by your names and the names of your fathers on the Day of Resurrection, so choose good names.”

(Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 4948)

Conclusion

The mentioned names generally carry positive meanings and may be used. Choose a name that has a good meaning, is easy to pronounce, and reflects noble qualities. May Allah bless your child and make her among the righteous.