Gulf baby names

Names tagged with “Gulf” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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4 names

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Humaid
Arabic
84
From Arabic meaning 'praised' or 'commendable', derived from the root hamida. Common in UAE and Gulf states.
Dubai
Arabic
62
From Arabic 'Dubai' meaning 'locust' or 'small locust', referencing the region's historical abundance of locusts in the Arabian Gulf.
Nawaf
Arabic
40
From Arabic meaning 'gift' or 'present', signifying something precious and bestowed. Popular in Gulf and Middle Eastern cultures.
Nahyan
Arabic
40
From Arabic meaning 'one who gives' or 'generous giver', commonly used in Gulf Arab naming traditions, particularly in the UAE.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024