Middle Eastern Last Names: A Comprehensive Guide

This comprehensive guide explores the fascinating world of Middle Eastern last names. These surnames, often steeped in history and tradition, offer a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the region. From Arabic origins to Persian roots, each name carries unique meaning and significance, reflecting the diverse heritage and values of Middle Eastern families.
1. **Abbas**: Father of the people, lion, great, strong
2. **Abd-Allah**: Servant of God
3. **Abdullah**: Servant of God
4. **Abdul-Hadi**: Servant of the Guide
5. **Abdul-Karim**: Servant of the Generous One
6. **Abdul-Malik**: Servant of the King
7. **Abdul-Rahman**: Servant of the Merciful One
8. **Abu-Bakr**: Father of the Virgin
9. **Ahmad**: Praised
10. **Ali**: Elevated, noble
11. **Amir**: Prince, commander
12. **Arif**: Knowledgeable, learned
13. **Asad**: Lion
14. **Assad**: Lion
15. **Basheer**: Bringer of good news
16. **Bashir**: Bringer of good news
17. **Farid**: Unique, one of a kind
18. **Fawzi**: Victorious
19. **Ghazi**: Warrior
20. **Hassan**: Good, beautiful, handsome
21. **Hussain**: Little Hassan, good, beautiful, handsome
22. **Ibrahim**: Father of many nations
23. **Issa**: Jesus
24. **Jamal**: Beauty
25. **Karim**: Generous
26. **Khalid**: Eternal, immortal
27. **Mahmoud**: Praised
28. **Malik**: King
29. **Marwan**: Beloved, desired
30. **Mohammed**: Praised
31. **Musa**: Moses
32. **Nabil**: Noble, generous
33. **Nasir**: Helper, protector
34. **Omar**: Flourishing, prosperous
35. **Osman**: The Listener
36. **Rahim**: Merciful
37. **Rashid**: Guided, righteous
38. **Saad**: Happy, fortunate
39. **Said**: Happy, fortunate
40. **Salah**: Prayer, devotion
41. **Sami**: High, exalted
42. **Tariq**: Morning star
43. **Umar**: Flourishing, prosperous
44. **Usman**: The Listener
45. **Yousef**: God will increase
46. **Zaid**: Increase, abundance
47. **Amin**: Faithful, trustworthy
48. **Asim**: Protector, defender
49. **Azza**: Strong, powerful
50. **Bilal**: Singer, announcer
51. **Daoud**: Beloved, friend
52. **Faisal**: Decisive, judge
53. **Hafez**: Protector, guardian
54. **Hamza**: Lion
55. **Haroun**: Mountain of light
56. **Hassan**: Good, beautiful, handsome
57. **Hilal**: Crescent moon
58. **Ismail**: God hears
59. **Jabir**: Bringer of good news
60. **Khalil**: Friend of God
61. **Latif**: Gentle, kind
62. **Majid**: Glorious, honorable
63. **Malik**: King
64. **Mansour**: Victorious
65. **Muhammed**: Praised
66. **Musa**: Moses
67. **Nadir**: Rare, unique
68. **Qasim**: Divider, distributor
69. **Rami**: Thrower, shooter
70. **Saleh**: Good, righteous
71. **Shakir**: Thankful, grateful
72. **Tariq**: Morning star
73. **Wael**: Wolf, strong
74. **Yasser**: Easy, simple
75. **Younis**: Dove
76. **Ziad**: Increase, abundance
77. **Al-Amin**: The Faithful
78. **Al-Assad**: The Lion
79. **Al-Bashir**: The Bringer of Good News
80. **Al-Ghazi**: The Warrior
81. **Al-Hakim**: The Wise
82. **Al-Khalil**: The Friend of God
83. **Al-Malik**: The King
84. **Al-Rashid**: The Guided
85. **Al-Sadiq**: The Truthful
86. **Al-Sahib**: The Companion
87. **Al-Sharif**: The Noble
88. **Al-Wahab**: The Giver
89. **Ashraf**: Most noble
90. **Ayoub**: Job, patient
91. **Badawi**: Bedouin, nomad
92. **Fadel**: Graceful, elegant
93. **Hakim**: Wise, ruler
94. **Hani**: Joy, happiness
95. **Jafar**: The River
96. **Karim**: Generous
97. **Kamel**: Complete, perfect
98. **Mahdi**: Guided, leader
99. **Mujahid**: Fighter, warrior
100. **Najib**: Noble, distinguished