Myriam works under the name of Melissa, and she is a famous Lebanese singer. It must be something to do with the air or the food in Lebanon as it produces some great voices and also some great bodies! She was born in 1982, and she has achieved stardom in a relatively short period. A popular choice among our Middle Eastern names for girls, Aisha means “she who lives” or “womanly” in Arabic. In the Quran, Lady Fidda was originally from Ethiopia and was captured and brought to Arabia. She was freed by the Prophet Muhammad, who made her the housemaid for his daughter Fatimah. Fidda was a righteous and pious woman who remained faithful to the household throughout her life. A common choice throughout the Middle East and Africa, Aziza is the female version of Aziz. This zingy name has several famous bearers – including Egyptian-Australian academic Aziza Abdel-Halim, who founded the Muslim Women’s National Network Australia (MWNNA), and Singaporean chef Aziza Ali, who opened Singapore’s first Malay restaurant. A story about the suffering of a mother (Kalthoum) from the Auras region whose husband died after aerial bombardment of the house by the French army during colonial days also the capture of... See full summary»

The Russian form is Tamara, a prevalent name in many Eastern European countries, including Russia, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Serbia. This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial '... See full summary» In Arabic, Hana is a feminine name meaning “bliss” or “happiness.” It’s also a transliteration of the Hebrew name Hannah, derived from Channah, meaning “grace of God.” Hana is Kurdish for “hope,” Korean for “one,” Hawaiian for “craft,” and Persian and Japanese for “flower.”Sahar is a feminine name used throughout the Muslim world, especially by Arabic, Persian, Azeri, Turkish, Urdu, and Pashto speakers. In Turkey and Azerbaijan, Seher is more common. Also spelled Masoomeh or Masoumeh, Masuma is a virtuous name commonly used in the Muslim community. This plant-based name may have derived from the noun “ra’ihah” meaning “scent,” “aroma,” or “fragrance or perfume.” A namesake is Rayhana bint Zayd, a Jewish woman some Muslims consider one of Prophet Muhammad’s wives.

Set shortly before and during the Six-Day War in June of 1967, The Sparrow follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman. Pronounced ra-FEE-kah, Rafiqa is the feminine form of Rafiq, also spelled as Rafeeqa. Even with the added “a,” Rafiqa still sounds a bit manly, which could be good or bad depending on how feminine you want your daughter’s name to be.

Tala is a Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish variation of the old High Germanic Adalheidis, meaning “noble natured.” It is also a Tagalog name meaning “bright star,” after the goddess of the morning star, and a Samoan name meaning “story” or “tale.” Mona is prevalent in Northern Europe, commonly associated with Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

Sheikh Hosny is a blind man who lives with his old mother and his frustrated son in the Kit Kat neighborhood. His son Youssef dreams of going to Europe to find work, and has a relationship ... See full summary» We have to invent new ways to meet the challenges facing our countries,” said the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. He will be pressing the largely toothless summit to make progress in ending the wars in Sudan and Yemen. Noor is derived from An-Nur, the 24th chapter of the Quran meaning “the light.” It’s also a Norse name for the founder king of Norway and a Dutch name equivalent to the English Eleanor. In Estonian, Noor is a surname meaning “young.” Arabic names for girls are elegant and exotic. While some like Yasmin, Aisha, and Aliyah are making an impression outside the Middle East, others remain undiscovered.Pronounced ees-Ra, Isra is a mystical name derived from the Arabic “sara,” meaning “to travel at night.” In the 17th chapter of the Quran, Al-Isra refers to Muhammud’s night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem on a winged steed called a Buraq. Hamila, also spelled Halimah, Halime, or Halimeh is the feminine form of Halim. It could be a perfect choice if your daughter is mild-mannered. When Mona marries the seemingly decent police officer Hisham, she finds out there is more into him than what he shows to the people.