Muslim Names Meaning Purity & Chastity

Transliteration: ‘Afīfah

"Chaste, Pure, Modest, Virtuous"

Embodying the Islamic virtue of chastity (Iffah) celebrated throughout Quranic ethics.

Transliteration: An-Nisā’

"Indonesian form of An-Nisa; Gentle woman, Chaste lady"

Derived from Surah An-Nisa in the Holy Quran. Top girl name in Indonesia.

Transliteration: Dewi

"Noble lady, Pure woman of virtue"

Traditional Indonesian Muslim name representing womanhood and moral excellence.

Transliteration: Fatma

"Turkish form of Fatima; One who abstains, Beloved daughter of Prophet ﷺ"

Turkish form of Sayyidatina Fatima al-Zahra (RA), leader of women in Paradise. Deeply cherished in Türkiye.

Transliteration: Ḥāfiẓah

"Guardian, Protector, One who preserves the Holy Quran"

Quranic virtue denoting a woman who guards her chastity and preserves the Holy Quran in her heart (Surah An-Nisa 4:34).

Transliteration: Intan

"Precious jewel, Diamond of purity and elegance"

Traditional Malay & Indonesian Muslim name symbolizing a precious, chaste daughter.

Transliteration: Khadījah

"Trustworthy, Premature child, Pure Tahira, First Mother of Believers"

The sacred name of Sayyidatina Khadijah al-Kubra (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), the first beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, first believer in Islam, and mother of Sayyidatina Fatima Zahra.

Transliteration: Lujayn

"Pure liquid silver, Shimmering radiance"

Classical Arabic name popular in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait.

Transliteration: Māriyah

"Purity, White Rose, Wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Hazrat Mariyah Al-Qibtiyyah R.A.)"

Umm-ul-Mo'mineen Hazrat Mariyah Al-Qibtiyyah (R.A.), mother of Prophet's son Hazrat Ibrahim.

Transliteration: Maryam

"Pious, Devoted to Allah, Pure"

The blessed name of Syeda Maryam (عَلَيْهَا ٱلسَّلَامُ), mother of Prophet Isa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), the only woman named directly in the Quran.

Transliteration: Mahjabīn

"Beautiful as the Moon, Radiant forehead"

Represents luminous elegance, pure demeanor, and refined beauty.

Transliteration: Melati

"Jasmine flower, Fragrance of purity and simplicity"

The national jasmine flower of Indonesia, representing purity and innocence.

Transliteration: Nafīsah

"Precious, Valuable, Exquisite; Name of Sayyidatina Nafisah al-Tahira (RA)"

Named after Sayyidatina Nafisah al-Tahira (rahmatullah alayha), noble great-granddaughter of Imam Hassan (RA) renowned for piety.

Transliteration: Ṣafā

"Pure, Clarity, Sacred hill near Kaaba"

Explicitly named in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:158) as one of the sacred symbols (Sha'a'irullah) of Allah at Mecca.

Transliteration: Ṣafiyyah

"Pure, Best friend, Untainted"

The holy name of Sayyidatina Safiyyah bint Huyayy (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), Mother of the Believers.

Transliteration: Salsabīl

"Pure spring in Paradise, Smooth and easy flowing water"

Mentioned in Surah Al-Insan (76:18) as a crystal-pure, soothing spring of Paradise.

Transliteration: Sārah

"Pure, Princess, Joyful, Wife of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)"

The noble name of Sayyidatina Sarah, beloved wife of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and mother of Prophet Ishaq (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ).

Transliteration: Ṣūfiyyah

"Pious woman, Devout mystic, Pure-hearted worshipper"

Embodying Sufi virtues of heart-purity, sincere worship, and remembrance of Allah.

Transliteration: Ṭāhirah

"Pure, Chaste, Immaculate; Title of Sayyidatina Khadijah & Fatima (RA)"

Honored title of Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Khadijat-ul-Kubra (RA) and Sayyidatina Fatima al-Zahra (RA). Highly cherished.

Transliteration: Ṭāhirah

"Pure, Chaste, Virtuous, Clean"

An epithet of Syeda Fatima al-Zahra and Syeda Khadija al-Kubra (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُنَّ). Recommended in Fatawa Razawiyyah.

Transliteration: Zahrā’

"Radiant, Shining, Luminous Flower"

The celebrated title of Syeda Fatima al-Zahra (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا). Highly virtuous name for girls in Islam.

Transliteration: Zoyā

"Loving, Caring, Alive, Affectionate"

Popular virtuous Muslim girl's name denoting affectionate care and warmth.