This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Semitic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jala f Arabic (Egyptian, Rare)Derived from Arabic
جَالَ (jāla) "to wander, to travel, to roam" as well as "(of an idea, thought) to come to mind; to think".
Jana f ArabicOld Arabic name meaning gifts or bounty from the harvest.
Jannaeus m Hebrew (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Iannaeus, which is in turn a latinized form of
Iannaios. This name was borne by Alexander Jannaeus, a Judean king from the 1st century BC.
Jannah f Arabic, IndonesianMeans "garden, paradise" in Arabic. In Islam this term refers to the concept of heaven.
Jara m Biblical HebrewThe name יַעְרָה (yaʿrâ) is most likely a spelling mistake from יַעְדָּה (yaʿdâ), which is shortened form יְהוֹעַדָּה (yəhōʿdâ), meaning "Yahweh knows", "Yahweh recognized".... [
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Jarallah m Arabic (Rare)Means "neighbour of
Allah", from Arabic جار
(jār) meaning "neighbour, refugee" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "Allah".
Jarrah m ArabicMeans "surgeon" in Arabic, from the root جرح
(jaraḥa) meaning "to wound, to hurt".
Jasser m ArabicAn ancient Arab name meaning "brave", "valiant, "dauntless", "fearless", and "daring".
Jawhar m ArabicMeans "jewel, gem, precious stone" in Arabic, ultimately from Persian گوهر
(gōhar).
Jazeel m ArabicFrom Arabic جَزِيل (jazeel) meaning "very much".
Jeduthan m Biblical, English (Puritan), Biblical HebrewMeaning, "praising." Jeduthun was one of the chiefs of the temple choir during the time of David. Jeduthun belonged to the Merari family of the tribe of Levi. He is considered to be the same person as Ethan... [
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Jesimiel m Biblical, HebrewApparently means "God establishes" in Hebrew. In the bible, this was the name of a Simeonite.
Jia f HebrewMeans "ravine" or "valley" in Hebrew.
Joud m & f ArabicDerived from Arabic جَوْد (
jawd) meaning "abundant rain". جُود (
joud) written with different wovels reflect the generosity and munificence because in the desert rain is a rare gift.
Jubran m ArabicMeans "healing, comfort, recompense" in Arabic, from the root جبر
(jabara) meaning "to restore, to comfort, to treat kindly".
Jud m & f ArabicFrom the root ج و د (
j-w-d) that bring the meaning of "generous" (see
Jawad). Jud is a plural form of it.
Juman f Arabic (Rare)The name means "Pearls", and it's in the plural. Its singular form (Jumanah, or Jumana) is also used as a feminine name in Arabic. The word is a very old in the Arabic language.
Juwayriyyah f Medieval ArabicMeaning uncertain. It could figuratively mean "young woman" from Arabic جرى
(jara) meaning "to run, to flow" (referring to a girl reaching maturity). Alternatively, it could be derived from ورد جوري
(ward juri), the Arabic name for the Damask rose (a type of flower), itself from Persian گور
(Gor), which is an old name for the Iranian city of Firuzabad... [
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Kabtāya f BabylonianMeans "honoured", deriving from the Akkadian element
kabātu ("to be honored, shown respect").
Kaddour m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic قَدَرَ
(qadara) meaning "to be able, to be capable, to have power" (chiefly Algerian).
Kadhem m ArabicLiterally means "withholds", in reference to a common Arabic phrase meaning "withholds anger". Could be translated as "he who withholds anger" or simply "well-tempered". The Arabic root is kdhm, meaning "to withhold, to restrain, to control".
Kafia f Urdu, ArabicMeans "rhyme" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic قَافِيَة (qāfiya).
Kai m & f Hebrew (Modern)Modern Hebrew acronym for "The Holiness of The Land of Israel" (Hebrew: קדושת ארץ ישראל).
Kalanit f HebrewMeans "anemone (flower)" in Hebrew. It is ultimately related to the word כַּלָּה
(kala) meaning "bride".
Kalċidon m MalteseFrom the ancient Megarian settlement of Chalcedon (a Latinisation of its Ancient Greek name
Khalkedon) wherein the Council of Chalcedon took place in 451AD, a council which principles would later be accepted by the Roman Catholic Church, the predominant religion in Malta... [
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Kalkidan f AmharicAmharic for "promise", root words "qal" (ቃል) meaning word, and "kidan" (ኪዳን), meaning covenant, from the Ge'ez language
Kama f HebrewIn Hebrew, Kama is a kind of a grain that ripened before harvesting.
Kamal ad-Din m ArabicMeans "perfection of religion", from Arabic كمال
(kamāl) meaning "perfection" combined with دين
(dīn) "religion, faith".
Kamek m HebrewKamek is a Hebrew name that means
come back. It is also a Mario character named
Kamek. (also called
Magikoopa.
Kamilia f ArabicMeans "camellia flower", related to Arabic "Kamila" meaning "perfect".
Kanzuddin m ArabicMeans "treasure of the faith", referring to someone Muslims treasure because of their beliefs and virtues.
Karaa f Ancient HebrewDerived from the root
קרא (Kara) meaning "to call, to read". This name means "(she has) called"
Karamatullah m Arabic, Afghan, PakistaniThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic كرامات
(karamat), which is the plural form of كرامة
(karama) meaning "dignity, generosity" (compare
Karam)... [
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Karamullah m ArabicMeans "God's generosity", "God's honoring of humans", or "gift from God".
Kareemah f ArabicMeaning "generous,noble, bountiful, something invaluable".
Karmni f Maltese (Archaic)Karmni Grima (2 February 1838 – 25 May 1922) was a Maltese peasant whose mystical religious experience led to the constructions and services as an apostle of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu.
Karrar m ArabicMeans "recurring, repeating" in Arabic, from the word كَرَّرَ
(karrara) meaning "to repeat".
Kasbr m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer"
Kassa m & f AmharicMeans "compensation, reparation" in Amharic.
Kauthar f Arabic (Maghrebi)Alternate transcription of
Kawthar chiefly used in Northern Africa. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch columnist and politician Kauthar Bouchallikht (b. 1994), who is of Moroccan descent.
Kawsar f & m Arabic, BengaliArabic alternate transcription of
Kawthar as well as the Bengali form. It is solely used as a feminine name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is unisex (more commonly masculine) in Bangladesh.
Kawther f ArabicMeaning: A lot of goodness and money, a lot of everything, a lot of accumulated dust, so Al-Kawthar is the abundant .There is a whole Surah called Surah Al-Kawthar. في قوله تعالى: ﴿إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ ١﴾ الكوثر:1... [
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Kayme f ArabicKayme, translated to قيم, meaning "valuable", worthy, trustee".
Kbra f TigrinyaUsed in Eritrea and Tigray, meaning: her glory, her dignity
Keben m HebrewMeaning "Anointed by God Almighty" in Hebrew.
Kedar m Arabic, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew verb קדר (qadar), meaning "to be or become dark, gloomy, or dirty." In the Bible, Kedar is one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
Kedem m & f HebrewMeans "east, history" or "ancient times" in Hebrew. Kedem was the name of a group of nomads in the stories of the Bible, who migrated eastward through the Arabian desert and were called "Bnei Kedem"... [
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Kefah m ArabicVariant transcription of
Kifah. A known bearer of this name is the Palestinian-born Dutch television host Kefah Allush (b. 1969).
Keilah m Biblical Hebrew, BiblicalLikely meaning "citadel" in Ancient Hebrew. This is the name of a Biblical character in 1 Chronicles 4:19, described as the grandson of
Hodiah.
Keni f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)Derived from Hebrew קניין (
kiniyan) meaning "property", it can also means "my nest", another variant can be
Keny.
Kenizé f Arabic (Rare, ?)Perhaps derived from Arabic كنز
(kenz) "treasure" (see
Kenza). Bearer Kenizé Mourad (1939-) is a French writer of Turkish and Indian origin.