This list includes 34 Egyptian girl names that start with N, from “Nabiha” to “Nouria”. Many come from Arabic and Coptic roots and often refer to virtues, nature, or light. You can use this collection for choosing a baby name, tracing family history, or naming characters.

[Egyptian girl names that start with N] are feminine given names used across modern Egyptian society and its cultural traditions. Many reflect Arabic language influence, while names like “Nouria” connect to the classical idea of light and warmth.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Arabic script, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, Variant spellings, and Notes.

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Origin: Notes on linguistic or historical origin to help you understand cultural background and naming traditions.

Variant spellings: Common alternate spellings and transliterations that you can use when searching records or registering the name.

Notes: Brief comments on usage, popularity, or regional notes that help you pick the most fitting name.

Egyptian girl names that start with N

NameArabicPronunciationMeaning
Noorنورnoorlight
Nouraنورةnoo-rahlittle light; feminine of Noor
Nouranنورانnoor-ahntwo lights; luminous
Nourhanنورهانnoor-hanlight + Turkish/Ottoman suffix
Nouriaنوريةnoo-REE-ahluminous; relating to light
NadiaناديةNAH-dee-ahtender; caller (orig. Slavic/Arabic)
Nadineنادينna-DEENdiminutive of Nadia; hope/tender
Nawalنوالna-WAALgift; grant
Nerminنرمينner-MEENsoftness; delicate
NesmaنسمةNES-mabreeze
Nesreenنسرينnes-REENwild rose; narcissus
NagwaنجوىNAG-wasecret whisper; intimate talk
Naimaنعيمةna-EE-matranquil; pleasant
NahedناهدNAH-hedgraceful; upright
Nabilaنبيلةna-BEE-lahnoble
Najatنجاةna-JAATsalvation; deliverance
NailaنائلةNAY-laachiever; attainer
Nihalنهالni-HALyoung tree; sapling
NawarنوارNAW-warblossoms; flowers
Nilنيلneelthe Nile River
Nefertitiنفرتيتيneh-fer-TEE-teethe beautiful one has come
Nefertariنفرتاريneh-fer-TAR-eethe most beautiful; royal companion
Nofretنفرتnof-RETfrom “nefer” meaning beautiful
Nitocrisنيتوكريسni-TOH-krisname of a legendary Egyptian queen
NazliنازليNAZ-leecoquettish; delicate
NellyنيلليNEL-leediminutive of Helen; bright one
NeamaنعمةNEE-mahblessing; favor
Nivinنيفينnee-VEENuncertain; possibly dune/Coptic origin
NaglaaنجلاءNAG-laalarge-eyed; wide-eyed
NajlaنجلاءNAJ-lalarge-eyed
Najiaناجيةna-JEE-yasaved; survivor
Nashwaنشوىnash-WAecstasy; rapture; delight
Nabihaنبيهةna-BEE-haintelligent; alert
NohaنهىNO-hawisdom; guidance (sources vary)

Descriptions

Noor
Very common Arabic female name in Egypt meaning “light”. Widely used across generations (variant: Nour). Modern popularity very high.
Noura
Egyptian feminine form of Noor; popular name across generations (variants Nura, Noura). Simple, classical Arabic origin.
Nouran
Modern Egyptian name formed from Nour; gained popularity in the 1990s–present (variant Nouraan). Bright, contemporary feel.
Nourhan
Ottoman-influenced Egyptian name combining “Nour” and “-han”. Common in Egypt (variants Norhan, Nourhan).
Nouria
Feminine adjective from “Noor”, used in Egypt (variants Nuriya, Noria). Literary, slightly formal usage.
Nadia
Widely used in Egypt; origin debated between Slavic and Arabic analyses — sources vary (variant Nadiya). Very familiar name.
Nadine
Borrowed via French/European usage and used in Egypt across communities. Elegant, widely recognized (variant Nadine).
Nawal
Classical Arabic name very common in Egypt meaning “gift” or “bestowal”. Frequent across generations (variant Nawāl).
Nermin
Persian-origin name that became popular in Egypt since mid-20th century (variants Nermeen, Narmin). Common feminine name.
Nesma
Popular Egyptian female name meaning “breeze” (variants Nesma, Nesmah). Light, poetic connotation.
Nesreen
Widely used in Egypt; variant spellings Nesreen, Nisreen, Nesrin. Floral imagery; modern and classical usage.
Nagwa
Common Egyptian name (also transliterated Najwa). Used across social groups and generations, literary resonance.
Naima
Arabic/Persian origin, used among Egyptians; more common in older generations (variant Na’ima). Gentle meaning.
Nahed
Egyptian female name borne by public figures and actresses; variant Nahid appears in Persian contexts.
Nabila
Classical Arabic name widely used in Egypt (variant Nabeela). Connotes nobility and good character.
Najat
Common Egyptian name; famous bearer: singer Najat Al-Saghira. Also spelled Nagat in Egyptian transliteration.
Naila
Arabic name popular in Egypt (variants Nayla, Naela). Positive, aspirational meaning.
Nihal
Used for girls in Egypt; Persian/Arabic origin suggesting growth, freshness. Simple, nature-based name.
Nawar
Used as a feminine name in Egypt (also male in some regions); literally “flowers”, floral and vibrant.
Nil
Rare but attested female given name in Egypt, especially among Christians; evokes the River Nile (variant Nile).
Nefertiti
Ancient Egyptian queen’s name, well known in Egypt and globally; used in historical and cultural contexts.
Nefertari
Queen of Ramesses II; ancient Egyptian royal name appearing in inscriptions and literature.
Nofret
Ancient Egyptian feminine name attested in tombs and inscriptions (variants Nofret, Neferet). Historic usage.
Nitocris
Greek-derived name used in Arabic historical texts (Nītokris). Known from classical sources; rare as modern given name.
Nazli
Ottoman/Turkish-origin name historically used in Egypt (notably Queen Nazli Sabri). Elegant, early 20th-century popularity (variant Nazly).
Nelly
Common in Egypt as a given or stage name (Egyptian singer/actress Nelly). Borrowed European name adopted locally.
Neama
Arabic name meaning “blessing”, widely used in Egypt (variants Ni’ma, Naama). Popular across communities and ages.
Nivin
Popular Egyptian female name; meaning sources vary — some cite Coptic or local origins. Widespread modern use.
Naglaa
Very common Egyptian female name (variant Najla). Traditional and enduringly popular.
Najla
Alternative transliteration of Naglaa; common and widely recognized across Egypt.
Najia
Arabic name used in Egypt meaning “one who is saved”; variants Najiyah, Najia. Classical and religious resonance.
Nashwa
Arabic-origin female name used in Egypt; popular mid-20th century and still in use (variant Nashwa).
Nabiha
Arabic female name meaning “intelligent” or “sensible”, attested in Egyptian contexts (variant Nabeeha).
Noha
Common Egyptian female name. Classical root can mean “to forbid”; as a given name often glossed as “wisdom” (variants Nuha, Noha).
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