Baby Names
Name for a half-Arabian little girl
We both like the following names:
Dina Noura Nour Zara Lina Farah
Which name would you choose? Other options are also welcome! Her last name will be Ahmadi. Middle name Sofia, third name Louise.
Thanks!
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LJ23 Guest #2
Lovely names!
I think Noura is much prettier than Nour (because of the rhyming words...)
Farah is my favorite name from your list! Very beautiful, strong yet sweet.
Other options, maybe you'll like this:
Fayah
Ebru
Layla / Leila
Naima
Nawal -
Anonymous Guest #3
I like Noura the most, and then Lina. -
Anonymous Guest #4
I think Lina is really beautiful! -
proud_mommy #5
Lina dina liana -
Anonymous Guest #6
Zara -
N.L. #7
Here too, half Moroccan, half Dutch! I chose a completely different name, I'm keeping it secret; but it's Islamic because I converted myself and my husband is Muslim.
Very coincidentally ; Lina was on my list (I thought it was nice that I could pronounce it myself haha)
In Islamic shops they also have books with names! Watch out because on the internet you also have a lot of Arabic names and Arabic names are not all Muslim but also Christian. I assume your husband is Muslim?
Well, wishing you a happy pregnancy and congratulations!! Xxx -
N.L. #8
*Islamic I type a bit too fast, sorry for the wrong word choice/mistakes but you'll get it, haha -
Bregje started this #9
Wow, what a response already, thank you!
My husband is indeed Muslim. However, we are not going to force our girl to be Muslim as well. I was raised atheist, I have nothing to do with religion. So daughter is free to choose what she wants. I do understand that a man wants to pass on his faith and culture. That's also why I find an Arabic name fine. What I find difficult is that not everyone in the Netherlands can pronounce all names. I can barely pronounce my husband's name normally. I want to prevent that. Hence these names.
We have thought about the rhyming words with Nour. I still think it's a beautiful name, hence Noura as an alternative.
Plus, and that may not be necessary for my husband, I want a name that is also somewhat Western. I do want to give her good chances in a country like the Netherlands. The last name was already a bit of an issue, but with three somewhat Western first names, I hope to help her a bit for later, if you understand what I mean. It remains difficult unfortunately.
Opinions and options are still welcome. By the way, congratulations to you all on your pregnancies too. Isn't it special, huh?! -
B. Guest #10
I’d go with Dina or Noura, they fit well with the last name. Dinie is also a Dutch name, so Dina sounds good. It’s also understandable for English speakers.
Sarah might also be a good idea, indeed. -
Tooby #11
Is your husband not practicing? Because a Muslim man can only marry a woman of the Book, namely a Christian or a Jew.
That aside, officially he gets to choose the name, so I would really discuss this with him. There's a list of Islamic names and their meanings online, because there are rules for choosing a name for a Muslim child, but he probably knows that. -
proud_mommy #12
A Muslim man can only marry a Muslim woman. Either a born Muslim or a convert.
And you do indeed have names on the internet.
My little one is already born
4 months ago. Love at first sight.
Liana is both Arabic but also easy to pronounce in Dutch. (There are also Dutch names like that) Sarah indeed, Dina, Lina, Noura can all work. -
Tooby #13
No, proud_mommy, a Muslim man can marry a Christian or Jewish woman or a Muslim woman.
A Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man. -
Tooby #14
See Al-Ma'idah 5:5 -
Mia #15
Noura and Farah, both so beautiful! -
proud_mommy #16
Oh, weird, Tooby. That’s what I was taught in the mosque (Islamic lessons). You can marry whoever you want (so from any country) as long as they’re Muslim.
Thank you. So now I know that. It’s something I’ve remembered since I was 10. -
proud_mommy #17
I see where I made the mistake
A Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man. -
Tooby #18
That's right, haha, doesn't matter! We learn from each other
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Bregje started this #19
My husband was born in the Netherlands and isn't strict about his Islam. His parents are okay with our relationship, they're actually cheering it on. I was raised Catholic, but I'm not religious myself. If it had been different, it wouldn't have mattered to him either. Very easy in that regard.
But let's keep the conversation on topic hahaha. Glad you guys also like the names mentioned. We're still busy deliberating. -
Bregje started this #20
Oh and Proud_mommy, congratulations on your little one!
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