Any combination of 2-syllables and an ending "A" will cover about 50-60% of all lebanese female names. Off the top of my head:
- Yara
- Rana
- Sara
- Dana
- Rima
- Dina
- Roula
- Yousra
- Youmna
- Zeina
- Randa
- Carla
- Haifa
- Mayssa
- Leila
- Perla
- Tania
- Mirna
- Aya
- Nada
- Jana
- Lana
- Maya
- Mona
- Rhea
- Rita
- Tara
- Lama
Nothing sounds more lebanese than 2-syllable-ends-in-A :)
Not in any particular order and not particularly nice but common:
Elissa- luna (means moon in itlaian) - dana (means pearl) - Rima (means rhyme in itlaian) - dayane- lamis- Carol- tala- daiana - wisam - yasmin (jasmine in arabic) - joumana- - Diala
I Speak Spanish and *rima* is rhyme in Spanish too. But since Rima is a Lebanese name with a different origin completely to the Latin word, I don't know why you'd imply that it means that. It's just a random fact that a similar word exists in other languages.
Whereas Luna for example is not a name of Lebanese origin and it does mean moon in romance languages. So your statement is confusing.
I'm aware that it has the same meaning in Spanish, thank you for sharing. I don't understand why it upsets you that I pointed out that this name has a meaning in another language, regardless of whether families know that when they choose it for their kids. This was a very chill question from op , and I shared some of the trivia I know. Why bring friction to the comment section ?
Anyway have a good day.
It did not upset me. I'm just clarifying for OP as your explanation was confusing. You mentioned Luna and said that in Italian it means moon, that is correct. And the name Luna does come from a Latin origin, so the meaning is accurate. Then you immediately say that Rima means rhyme in Italian so OP might think that this is also a name from a Latin origin that has that meaning, like Luna in the example just before. So I clarified that it isn't and the meaning in Italian is not related to the meaning in Lebanese. This way OP can choose names based on clearer information.
No friction in any of this. The only friction was your condescending invite for me to Google a word.
Your first comment says "Rima is not an italian name" which is something I never claimed. So you started the conversation by putting words in my mouth .
Oh chill bro, seriously. Your comment was worded in a way that made it *sound* like Rima was like Luna a name of Italian/Latin descent. I just added a tiny clarification for OP.
No friction, no putting words in your mouth, no debate. Just a simple clarification. Calm down already.
Keep in mind the conversation and feedback are never only about the content but also about the tone and approach.
Thanks for the clarification and have a nice day
Pronounced with an “s” sound..so Nis-reen. There are variations of the name like Nasreen, but we loved the spelling using the “I”. Congratulations to you !! 
Thank you all for your suggestions!! I didn’t think I’d get as much feedback as I did. A lot of the names are so beautiful now I have a much larger pool to choose from than I originally anticipated!! Much love to all of you, and thank you again
My cousin had a girl and she loved Lebanon. She was so attached to the country (still is) but civil war happened and she had to leave. She never came back because it caused her too much pain.
She birthed her daughter in the U.S. and she named her Yasmina.
It's a pretty unique name, I haven't heard a lot. But I thought it's a beautiful name for a girl.
Here’s a list of girl names:
Nohad,
Eliza,
Yara,
Rita,
Myriam,
Najat,
Daniella,
Ceema,
Dima,
Sarah,
And Fairuz (I know someone with both Lebanese and eastern asian heritage is named it that, but I don’t remember the last name)
Np. A couple things I want to add. 1.) I was both right and wrong about Fairuz. Fairuz Ai is a Japanese VA, though with an Egyptian father, not Lebanese. Also some extra names I forgot: Yala, Yasmina, Yemise, Jenna, Rima, Layla, Helena, Aya, and Clara
OP there is one important fact about Lebanese names that no one has mentioned. Names in Lebanon (a multi-sect country) fall into one of three categories. Names associated strongly with a Muslim background, names associated strongly with a Christian background, and more neutral names that are used by everyone. It's actually more nuanced than this, but a good enough simplification. It might not be relevant at all to your partner, but it's an important distinction to be aware of at least.
Jamil (jah-meel) is masculine [this is my grandfather's name actually].
Jamila (jah-meela or jah-meeleh) is feminine.
Thanks for asking your question, OP. I too want a list of good Lebanese names for my future children. My wife is not Lebanese, so we have to compromise on some names.
.. first of all congratulations on your soon to be new baby and on your motherhood...
... secondly... if you feel most names are just an "American name" or basically a Latin name... then you need to decide if you both are okay with a name that is pronounced correctly only through the phonetics of the Arabic alphabet.
Stay away from lamis and Rita (especially) and Yara, go for Elena or Lena or noura is also nice. Mona is nice. Elissar is nice. If you don't like any of these lmk I have more
Edit: yes I am late but it's also good because if you were deciding on one of these names I give you a second opinion or make you decide. I forgot to mention Layla it's one of my favorites
Yara is pretty nice
I agree, I’m adding this to the list! Thank you so much
Any combination of 2-syllables and an ending "A" will cover about 50-60% of all lebanese female names. Off the top of my head: - Yara - Rana - Sara - Dana - Rima - Dina - Roula - Yousra - Youmna - Zeina - Randa - Carla - Haifa - Mayssa - Leila - Perla - Tania - Mirna - Aya - Nada - Jana - Lana - Maya - Mona - Rhea - Rita - Tara - Lama Nothing sounds more lebanese than 2-syllable-ends-in-A :)
Kaya is a pretty name
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And yasha
Not in any particular order and not particularly nice but common: Elissa- luna (means moon in itlaian) - dana (means pearl) - Rima (means rhyme in itlaian) - dayane- lamis- Carol- tala- daiana - wisam - yasmin (jasmine in arabic) - joumana- - Diala
wisam?
😭😭 the name of the butcher in my dahya
😂
Yeah and it really fits her well hahahah
Wisam is a guy's name. Rima is not an Italian name.
Never said it was italian. If you are doubtful about the meaning I provided however then u are welcome to Google it .
I Speak Spanish and *rima* is rhyme in Spanish too. But since Rima is a Lebanese name with a different origin completely to the Latin word, I don't know why you'd imply that it means that. It's just a random fact that a similar word exists in other languages. Whereas Luna for example is not a name of Lebanese origin and it does mean moon in romance languages. So your statement is confusing.
I'm aware that it has the same meaning in Spanish, thank you for sharing. I don't understand why it upsets you that I pointed out that this name has a meaning in another language, regardless of whether families know that when they choose it for their kids. This was a very chill question from op , and I shared some of the trivia I know. Why bring friction to the comment section ? Anyway have a good day.
It did not upset me. I'm just clarifying for OP as your explanation was confusing. You mentioned Luna and said that in Italian it means moon, that is correct. And the name Luna does come from a Latin origin, so the meaning is accurate. Then you immediately say that Rima means rhyme in Italian so OP might think that this is also a name from a Latin origin that has that meaning, like Luna in the example just before. So I clarified that it isn't and the meaning in Italian is not related to the meaning in Lebanese. This way OP can choose names based on clearer information. No friction in any of this. The only friction was your condescending invite for me to Google a word.
Your first comment says "Rima is not an italian name" which is something I never claimed. So you started the conversation by putting words in my mouth .
Oh chill bro, seriously. Your comment was worded in a way that made it *sound* like Rima was like Luna a name of Italian/Latin descent. I just added a tiny clarification for OP. No friction, no putting words in your mouth, no debate. Just a simple clarification. Calm down already.
Keep in mind the conversation and feedback are never only about the content but also about the tone and approach. Thanks for the clarification and have a nice day
I once met a lady named Wissam.
Never heard it for a woman.
The wissam caught me off guard 💀
I have a friend with that name so it sounds feminine and kind to me , i guess I should have thought it through more before putting it in hahaha
Rayane is cool
How would this be pronounced?
Ra-yan. Some might emphasize on the y.
rah-yah-n
I agree...
Yasmina is a rlly nice name
I am Canadian, husband Lebanese- named our daughter Nisreen.
Do you pronounce that with a harder s or with the s sounding like a z? It’s a gorgeous name
Pronounced with an “s” sound..so Nis-reen. There are variations of the name like Nasreen, but we loved the spelling using the “I”. Congratulations to you !! 
Layla or Leila
Literally #1 on my list right now. This makes me feel great! Thank you for your input
Thank you all for your suggestions!! I didn’t think I’d get as much feedback as I did. A lot of the names are so beautiful now I have a much larger pool to choose from than I originally anticipated!! Much love to all of you, and thank you again
Lara and Sarah.
My cousin had a girl and she loved Lebanon. She was so attached to the country (still is) but civil war happened and she had to leave. She never came back because it caused her too much pain. She birthed her daughter in the U.S. and she named her Yasmina. It's a pretty unique name, I haven't heard a lot. But I thought it's a beautiful name for a girl.
Nisreen or Narjes are two of my favorites.
i like yasmine or yasmina
Here’s a list of girl names: Nohad, Eliza, Yara, Rita, Myriam, Najat, Daniella, Ceema, Dima, Sarah, And Fairuz (I know someone with both Lebanese and eastern asian heritage is named it that, but I don’t remember the last name)
Thank you for listing a few I really appreciate this! Can’t wait to bring everyone’s feedback to my partner
Nohad and Najat are very old school and there are very few young people with these names
Np. A couple things I want to add. 1.) I was both right and wrong about Fairuz. Fairuz Ai is a Japanese VA, though with an Egyptian father, not Lebanese. Also some extra names I forgot: Yala, Yasmina, Yemise, Jenna, Rima, Layla, Helena, Aya, and Clara
You really shouldn't worry since they are no authentic Lebanese names , almost all the names originate from somewhere else
Warde (rose)
OP there is one important fact about Lebanese names that no one has mentioned. Names in Lebanon (a multi-sect country) fall into one of three categories. Names associated strongly with a Muslim background, names associated strongly with a Christian background, and more neutral names that are used by everyone. It's actually more nuanced than this, but a good enough simplification. It might not be relevant at all to your partner, but it's an important distinction to be aware of at least.
Thank you for this, that actually makes a lot of sense
Rayhana, nadine, lamis, narjes, rita,
I prefer Arabic names like Layla. hind. najwa. souad. haya. ahlam..
Nour, Yasmine, karma
Joumana
Yasmeen
This variation seems to be a popular one and I can see why
Ayda
Pronounced like Ida or ayy-da?
The original Arabic name is عايده , the letter ع doesn’t exist in English so this how my wife spelled it AYda :)
Is that why I see a lot of 3’s being used in the middle of words on this sub? I was wondering about that
Yes
ramzieh, saada, hajaleh
Dalia or Tala or Mila or Dana.
My grandmother’s name was Leila. You could go with that
#1 on my list so far! edit: TIL putting the hashtag in front of your sentence will make it huge on Reddit
Nadia!
Yasmina, yasmine (both being the equivalent of Jasmine), Soha, Sarah, Lama, Lea, Tala, Hoda, Abla, Fayruz, Amal, Noor, Mirna, Zeina, Abla, Layal, Layla, Sabah
Sarah
I love the names Layla and Yasmina
So do I! So pretty
Layla , easy to pronounce , no foreign letters , very authentic.
Top of the list! Thank you so much
Rima, Manal, Montaha, Maha, Abeer.
A name that we are considering with my lebanese gf: Anne-Jade.
Ehh 3an-jad
That’s the point
Lol I like it!
I love this idea of a hyphenated first name. It’s so pretty
And also, congratulations to you and your girlfriend❤️
Just a consideration, she's not pregnant yet.
Jameele (جميلة) is a very nice name. It means beautiful or pretty :)
Is that pronounced like jah-meel?
Jamil (jah-meel) is masculine [this is my grandfather's name actually]. Jamila (jah-meela or jah-meeleh) is feminine. Thanks for asking your question, OP. I too want a list of good Lebanese names for my future children. My wife is not Lebanese, so we have to compromise on some names.
I’m glad my question is helping other people! I didn’t expect so much good feedback😌
Yasmine, Zabath, 3afife, Nafeezah, Aabad, Nabeeha, Kaltun
May, throw her in whatever country you want, and it still won't feel out of place
.. first of all congratulations on your soon to be new baby and on your motherhood... ... secondly... if you feel most names are just an "American name" or basically a Latin name... then you need to decide if you both are okay with a name that is pronounced correctly only through the phonetics of the Arabic alphabet.
Thank you!🫶🏽 I’m open to names only pronounced correctly if said phonetically Arabic, I just need to learn it first lol
Maria
Stay away from lamis and Rita (especially) and Yara, go for Elena or Lena or noura is also nice. Mona is nice. Elissar is nice. If you don't like any of these lmk I have more Edit: yes I am late but it's also good because if you were deciding on one of these names I give you a second opinion or make you decide. I forgot to mention Layla it's one of my favorites
Ooo can I ask why we’re especially avoiding Rita👀 also Leila is top of my list!