Top 67 Arab Christian Names (Curated & Ranked) + Generator
Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq are just a few of the countries that are home to large Arab Christian communities, many of whom have roots dating back to the Middle East’s pre-Islamic periods.[1][2]
Naming traditions among Christian Arabs vary somewhat by country, as well as by the individual family’s choice.
Families may choose to use Western names, common Arabic names, Hebrew names, or Arabic names with Biblical roots (such as “Abdelmassih,” meaning “servant of Christ”).[3]
Names are important, and choosing a name that encompasses a complex, varied cultural background can be challenging. However, there are plenty of beautiful Arab Christian names to consider.
See our suggestions in the list below, or scroll past the list for a name generator and tips to help you choose the perfect name.
Arab Christian Names
Bachir[4]
Majida[5]
Yohana[6]
Leila[7]
Fadi[4]
Yasmine[7]
Maroun[4]
Haifa[4]
Samir[4]
Abdelmassih[6]
Cyrine[4]
Daoud[4]
Amira[4]
Yara[4]
Najwa[4]
Mariam[4]
Ilyas[7]
Tariq[4]
Maraya[7]
Maya[4]
Andros[8]
Elissa[4]
Bassem[4]
Sarah[7]
Youseff[4]
Bassem[4]
Yara[4]
Yaqub[9]
Khalil[4]
Joelle[4]
Girgis[4]
Michel[4]
Boulos[6]
Zahra[7]
Jumana[4]
Matta[6]
Ishaq[7]
Jamila[7]
Boutros[4]
Camilla[4]
Nawal[5]
Mina[4]
Mona[6]
Emile[4]
Ibrahim[4]
Marina[7]
Nassir[4]
Hanna[4]
Nayla[4]
Shenouda[4]
Ayoub[8]
Demiana[7]
Laila[4]
Sumaya[4]
Rania[4]
Jiries[6]
Salwa[4]
Imran[10]
Wissam[4]
Justina[7]
Verena[7]
Anoush[7]
Raheela[7]
Wael[5]
Morcos[4]
Amal[6]
Romina[11]
Arab Christian Name Generator
How to Choose the Perfect Arab Christian Name
While it can be challenging to find that one perfect name, our list has given you a good starting point, and you can expand the list based on your own knowledge and preferences.
Once you have some idea of the type of name you like, use these tips to whittle down your options:
- Consider local naming traditions. Depending on where you live, it might be common for Christians to use Arabic names, Western names, or choose whatever name they like based on their own preferences. While you don’t need to base your entire decision on what’s popular around you, knowing the customs in your area and how closely you want to stick to them can help you choose a name more easily. You can also get name inspiration from people you know.
- Consider your family history. Does your family have a history of naming newborns after their grandparents, or perhaps choosing a name based on its literal meaning? As with your location, you don’t need to follow your family’s traditions, but they can be a good starting point to formulate your list of options.
- Consider the name’s usage. Is this name for a child, a character, or some other usage? Your need for the name can help you choose the perfect fit. For example, when naming a child, you might want to choose something that other people will find easy to spell and pronounce, saving the child many hours of corrections as they grow up!
- Most importantly, choose something you like! While much can be said for following traditions and choosing something that your whole family appreciates (in the case of naming a child), it’s most important that you are happy with the name you choose. Take the time to think over your decision, and make a short list of favorite names before settling on the best one.
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