85 Adorable Moroccan Baby Names

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Do you have a thing for Morocco? Their rich tradition and meaningful names are so captivating. Many Moroccan baby names are Muslim names, because Islam is the leading religion there.

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These names are powerful and special. They will convey a good aura to your child.

We have compiled a great list of Moroccan names for boys and girls. We are sure you will love it.

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Moroccan Baby Names Boy

  1. Aamir: this boy’s name has an Arabic origin, meaning “ruler, prince.” It is the name of the popular Indian actor and producer, Aamir Khan. This name is popular among Muslim communities.
  2. Abbas: this one translates to “big worshipper.” It conveys the meaning of faith to kids and will inspire your child to believe.
  3. Adbel: this one means “servant” and is mostly used with names like Salam and Kader. It is a unique Moroccan name for boys.
  4. Abdellah: this one is greatly adored by Muslims. It means “God’s servant. It has many variations including Abdalla, Abdulla, Abdollah, and Abdulla.
  5. Adamu: this is a variant of the name Adam, which means “father of mankind.” This name has an Arabic origin and is common amongst Muslims.
  6. Adil: you should love this name because it sounds short and sweet. It means “just” and is a contemporary name.
  7. Ahmed: Muslims love this one so well, that is why it is very common. The name means “praiseworthy, highly praised.” You can also spell this name as Ahmad.
  8. Amine: this is a male version of the name Amina (mentioned below). This name means “obedient, faithful, and trustworthy.” It is a classic name and Moroccans alongside other Muslims love it.
  9. Ali: just like the name Alia (for girls), this name means “the greatest.” It appears four times in the Quran. The name describes one of the attributes of Allah.
  10. Amsu: this name depicts fertility. It means “an embodiment of reproduction.”It sounds like a name that will bring good fortune to your son. 
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  1. Ayub: this one has an Arabic origin, though it was gotten from a Hebrew word, Iyob. It is the Arabic version of Job, a Hebrew, and biblical name.  This name is believed to mean “the messenger of God/Allah” in the Suras. You can also spell this name as Ayyub.
  2. Cepos: this one is a trending name in morocco, meaning “Pharoah.” The name has an Egyptian origin.
  3. Hamzah: this one means “brace, strong, steadfast.” It is a popular name among Muslims. You can also spell the name as Hamza.
  4. Mohammad: this is the name of the prophet that founded Islam. This name is highly cherished by Muslims and means “praiseworthy, glorified.” Other variations of this name include Muhammad, Mohammed, Muhammed, and Mohamed.
  5. Mehdi: this one means “rightly guided.” The Muslims use it to represent the person that should redeem them and rule before judgment day. This name is derived from Mahdi.
  6. Omar: this one is a classic Islamic name, meaning “flourishing, long-lived, and eloquent.” This is also a very popular name in morocco and has an Arabic origin.
  7. Tauseef: this is a lovely name with many meanings including “glimmer, statement, quality, and praise.” This name has an Arabic origin.”
  8. Youseef: this is an Arabic version of the name Joseph. It means “God will increase.” You can also spell this name Yusuf. This name shows that you believe God to increase you in influence, piety, and power.
  9. Idris: this one also came from Arabic descent and means “smart and studios.” This was a name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. The Quran described this prophet as a patient and trustworthy person. Another version of this name is Driss. It has the same meaning as Idris.
  10. Idrissa: this is another variation of the name Idris, but means “Interpreter. It is the Arabic version of the biblical Hebrew name, Enoch. This name trends more in West and North Africa.
  11. Mustapha: this one is also lovely. It means “preferred, chosen, selected.” It speaks favor upon your son and makes him chosen by Allah. You can also spell this name as Mostafa or Mustafa.
  12. Murad: this one means “wish, wanted, yearned for, or strong desire.” It is a trending Moroccan name for boys and has an Arabic origin. You can also spell this name as Mourad.
  13. Zuhair: this one means “blossom, flower.” It is a common first name in morocco. It is also a Quranic name.
  14. Aryn: this is a sweet Muslim name that means “one that belongs to the Ari people.” The Ari people are Persians.
  15. Anas: this one means “affectionate, friendly.” This was the name of one of Prophet Mohammad’s companions who was very faithful.
  16. Bilal: this one has many meanings including “full moon, water, victorious. This was also the name of one of Prophet Mohammad’s companions.
  17. Ibrahim: this lovely name is the Arabic version of the Hebrew name, Abraham. It means “father of many nations, father of multitudes.” The short form of this name is Brahim.
  18. Emir: this one is commonly given as a title, and means “prince, ruler, chief, commander.”
  19. Hassan: this one means “handsome.” It is a popular Arabic name that is commonly used by Muslims.
  20. Ilyass: this one is an Arabic name gotten from the Hebrew name Elijah. The name means “Yahweh is God.” this name rose in popularity lately.
  21. Ismail: this is the Arabic version of the Hebrew name Ismael. It means “God will hear.”
  22. Jamal: this is very common and became even more common after the TV series, Empire. It means “handsome.” 
  23. Kadin:  this is also a trending Moroccan name that means “companion, friend.” 
  24. Issam: this one means “bond.” It is classic and sounds elegant.
  25. Maleek: this one is not so common, but it means “angel of God.” It is gotten from the Hebrew name, Malachi.
  26. Kareem: this one is common and means “noble.”
  27. Nadim: this one means “good friend.” This name sounds right in every aspect and is a variant of the name Nadeem.
  28. Nabil: this one is quite exotic and means “high born.” The name is quite unique in Africa.
  29. Rachid: this one means “the guide.” It describes an attribute of Allah. 
  30. Sami: this one is very common and means “breeze, friend.” The name is sweet with variations like Sammy, Sam, and Samuel.

Moroccan Baby Names Girl

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  1. Afaf: this is a Moroccan name for girls that means “pure, innocent”. This is a unique and sweet sounding name that would look good on your baby girl.
  2. Basma: this beautiful Moroccan name for a girl depicts so much happiness. It means “smile” and will fit your baby girl that smiles a lot.
  3. Bushra: you can also spell this name as Buchra. It means “good omen, good news, perfect.” It is an ideal name for a baby girl.
  4. Chaima: this name is commonly given to girls though it is a unisex name. It means “one who has a beauty spot, beauty, happiness.” 
  5. Faiza: this is another beautiful name that you will adore. It means “victorious.” 
  6. Farah: this one means “happiness.” It is commonly used by Muslims. This name became popular during the reign of Farah Palavi, the last Empress of Iran.
  7. Fatitha: it is a special Islamic name for girls. It is a title of a verse in the Quran and means “conqueror.”
  8. Farida: this name means “unique,” but it is not as unique as it sounds. It became the talk of the town when a queen of Egypt had the name.
  9. Fatima: this adorable Arabic name is pretty common among Muslims and means “one who is beautiful like the stars, or captivating.” Fatima is listed among the four perfect women in the world and this was also the name of the Prophet Mohammad’s daughter.
  10. Ghislaine: this is the Arabic version of Gazelle. It is the plural version of the name Gazal. The Moroccans consider Gazelles as super lovely creatures. That is why they can have a beautiful daughter named Ghislaine.
  11. Habiba: this one is dearly beloved. It means “darling or beloved.” The name has an Arabic origin and will show your baby girl how much you endear her.
  12. Ikram: this one means honor, respect, and hospitality.” It is commonly given to girls in morocco, but it is a unisex name.
  13. Imane: this is the female version of the name Iman. It means “faith.” Iman is also a unisex name, but some parents prefer to spell their girl’s name, Imane to make it look more feminine.
  14. Jamila: this one means “beautiful, chaste.” it is an African name.
  15. Khalida:  this is another lovely one for you. It means “everlasting, immortal.” It has an Arabic origin.
  16. Khadijah: this one was the name of Prophet Mohammad’s first wife. The name means “trustworthy, early baby, respected.” This name is highly valued by Muslims because of its significance in the prophet’s life. You can also spell this name as Khatija or Khadija.
  17. Latifa: this one means “pleasant, gentle.” It is a common name in Africa.
  18. Layla: this one sounds even more feminine than many on the list. It means “light.” This name is usually given to people that are born at night or Moroccan baby girls with dark hair. You can also spell this name as Laila or Leila.
  19. Loubna: this one is derived from a tree. It means “a tree that produces sweet fruits.” It is the Arabic name of the tree, storax. This name can also be spelled Lubna.
  20. Noor: this other beautiful Moroccan baby name for girls also means “light.” It fits perfectly for fair baby girls with bright eyes. Other meanings of this name include “divine guidance, enlightenment.”
  21. Salma: this one has an Arabic origin and means “safe, peaceful.” It gives an aura of peace and serenity to baby girls. Other variations of this name include Salma, Selma.
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  1. Sara: this is a Moroccan name that also shares a Hebrew origin. It means “noble, pure.” You can also spell this name as Sarah.
  2. Salima: this one means “safe, healthy.” You can also spell this name as Salma.
  3. Soraya: this one is not commonly used. It is beautiful and means “star cluster.” It is a diminutive of Thuraya, another lovely name from Morocco. Thuraya also means “a cluster of shining stars.”
  4. Yasmine: this is the Arabic version of the flower Jasmine. You can also spell this name as Yasmina, or Yasmin.
  5. Zainab: this name means “fragrant flower” and was the name of one of the wives of Prophet Mohammad.
  6. Zahra: I wonder if all Moroccan names are this beautiful. This one is very popular and means “a flower, a blossom.” The name has even deeper meanings including “radiant, purity, and white.”

Moroccan Girl Names Starting With A

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  1. A’idah: this is also an Islamic name that means “returning, visiting, reward.”
  2. Adan: this is an Islamic girl’s name from morocco, meaning “one who happily resides somewhere for eternity.” The English version of this name is Eden.
  3. Adila: this feminine name means “fair, just, honest, equal, or righteous.” It can also be spelled as Adilah. 
  4. Aicha: a core Muslim will love this name because it was the name of Prophet Mohammad’s favorite wife. This name means “sustenance” and is another way of spelling Aisha. The name has an Arabic origin and also means “alive and well.
  5. Alaa: this is yet another lovely name that portrays royalty. It means “highness, greatness, supremacy.” This name has the AIN-L-A root which appears many times in the Quran.
  6. Alae: this short one means “exalted.” It is a queenly name for your little royal.
  7. Alia: this is another favorite baby girl’s name for many. It means “glory, honor, exalted, supreme, high standards, and high values.” It is the feminine version of the name Ali. You can also spell this name as Aleah, Aliah, or Aliyah. It is a classic name.
  8. Amina: this one is quite common and means “protected, safe one, trustworthy, faithful, loyal, obedient of Iman, believable, devoted, and honest.” The male version of this name is Amin. You can also spell the name, Amina as Aminah, Ameenah, Amineh, Ameena, or Amna.
  9. Amira: this name represents royalty, but anyone can use it. It means “high-born girl, princess, and ruler.” It is an Arabic name that also has Hebrew and Hindu origins. The name still means “princess” in Hindu, but “treetop, or saying” in Hebrew. The Moroccans usually give this name to their girls that are born during a Moroccan festival, Shavuot. You can also spell this name as Ameera, Emira, or Amirah.
  10. Anisa: this is another beautiful three-syllable Muslim Arabic name. It has many meanings including “neat, smart, elegant, good friend, friendly, intimate.” You can also spell this name as Anisah or Aneesa.
  11. Aseel: though this name is listed as a Moroccan name for girls, it is a unisex name and sounds great for boys too. The name means “nighttime, evening time.” It can also mean “original, authentic, or deep-rooted. This name appears four times in the Quran. You can also spell this name as Asil.
  12. Asifa: this Muslim baby girl’s name of Arabic descent means “organizer, to organize.” You can also spell this name as Aseefa.
  13. Asila:  this one means “of noble origin, pure.”
  14. Asira: you should consider this name if you believe that names can impact your child’s life. This name means “honored, preferred, and chosen.” It will speak in favor of your girl wherever she goes. 
  15. Asmaa: prophet Mohammad’s niece (the one that helped him flee to Mecca) had this name. Hence, it is a very important name to Muslims. The name means “virtuous, supreme”
  16. Aya: this one has many lovely meanings including “miracle from God, sign, or a verse.”
  17. Ayat: this one is short and lovely. It has many meanings including “sign, and mark.”
  18. Aziza: this one means “gorgeous, precious, beloved, and mighty.” The name has Arabic, Swahili, and Hebrew origins. This name is widely used in Africa and the Middle East. Other variations of this name include Azize, Aziz, and Azizi.

Conclusion

Moroccans are mostly Muslims, so most of their names have Arabic origins. These names are inspiring and beautiful, with positive meanings. Choose the one you love the most for your baby.

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