Female and male names : Iraq.
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BASRA
FeminineArabic origin name derived from 'Bassrah', the historic city founded around 635 AD during the Islamic Caliphate.
DIALA
FeminineElegant Arabic name meaning 'generous', derived from the ancient Sumerian goddess of fertility and rivers.
FEYSAL
MasculineArabic-origin given name derived from "fayyis," meaning "to distinguish" or "make clear." It signifies clarity and distinction, with notable bearer King Faisal I of Iraq (1921-33).
HIBBA
FeminineArabic name meaning 'love', popularized during the Islamic Golden Age and carried by notable figures like Hibba al-Zahra, a medieval Iraqi poet.
NINEVEH
FeminineRare, historically significant feminine name of Babylonian origin, derived from the ancient Assyrian capital known for accepting Judaism first and being destroyed due to wickedness.
NINIVE
FeminineUnique female name with roots in ancient Assyrian history, derived from the biblical city of Nineveh near modern-day Mosul, Iraq. Its meaning often symbolizes strength or destiny, and it's forever linked with biblical stories like that of Jonah.
ODAI
MasculineArabic name meaning 'to rise' or 'to grow', originating from ancient Iraq and symbolizing growth and determination.
SADAM
MasculineArabic name derived from Saddam, meaning 'one who supports or assists'.
SADDAM
MasculineArabic male given name which means "he who supports with might". It gained prominence in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq during the 20th century, most notably when Saddam Hussein served as President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. Despite historical associations, the name Saddam continues to be used today for its strength and power connotations.
SAMIYA
FeminineUnique Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "lofty", often associated with nobility and high status.
SORAN
MasculineKurdish name derived from "ser," meaning "head" or "leader," interpreted as "bold." It was popularized by ancient Iraqi Kurdish tribes and now adopted globally, though still rare outside Kurdish communities.
TAYZIN
MasculineIntriguing Middle Eastern name of Babylonian origin, meaning 'life' or 'to live', conveying a wish for a prosperous life.
WAJIHA
FeminineUnique Arabic name meaning "noble" or "elevated," with a rich history dating back to ancient Arabia where it was originally used as a title of nobility. Now widely used across the Middle East and North Africa, Wajiha has been carried by notable figures like Iraqi poet Wajiha Al-Yazidi. Though rare outside the Arab world, those named Wajiha are often admired for their elegance and sophistication.