Arabic (Mashriqi) Submitted Surnames

These names are a subset of Arabic names used more often in the Mashriq (Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen). See also about Arabic Names.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

al-Ghoul الغول Arabic (Mashriqi)
Perhaps from the Arabic folklore tradition of the ghoul. In the English speaking world, this name is probably known from the Batman comic/movie characters Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul.

Al Mohannadi المهندي Arabic (Mashriqi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic المهندي (see al-Mohannadi).

al-Mohannadi المهندي Arabic (Mashriqi)
Originally indicated a person from the Al Muhannadi (أل مهند) or Al-Mahanda (المهاندة) tribe based primarily in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, especially in Qatar. The tribe itself is derived from the given name Muhannad.

Al-Raimi الريمي Arabic (Mashriqi)

Alshihab الشهاب Arabic (Mashriqi, Rare)
Means "son of Shihab." It is Saudi Arabian.

Aoun عون Arabic (Mashriqi), Arabic (Maghrebi)
Derived from a French-influenced variant of a given name based on the Arabic noun عون (aun) meaning "help, aid". This surname is more commonly used by Maronite Christians in Lebanon. A notable bearer is the former Lebanese president Michel Aoun (1933-).

Attieh عطية Arabic (Mashriqi)
From Arabic عطية (atiyah) meaning "gift".

Audi Arabic (Mashriqi)
Lebanese and Palestinian surname. Believed to have originated from the Arabic word "al-'awdi," which means "the one who returns."

Frangieh فرنجية Arabic (Mashriqi)
Means "occidental" in Arabic, denoting someone who came from the western world. Famous bearers of this name include the Frangieh family of Lebanese Maronite politicians, notably the fifth president Suleiman Frangieh (1910-1992)... [more]

Franjieh فرنجية Arabic (Mashriqi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic فرنجية (see Frangieh).

Gamlouche جملوش Arabic (Mashriqi)
Meaning unknown. It is found mostly in Lebanon and Kuwait.

Gemayel الجميّل Arabic (Mashriqi)
Derived from the given names Jamal or Jamil. This surname is borne by members of a Lebanese Maronite Christian political family, notably the assassinated president-elect and militia commander Bachir Gemayel (1947-1982).

Ghobriel غبريال Arabic (Mashriqi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic غبريال (see Ghobrial), found predominantly in Lebanon.

Ishag إسحاق Arabic (Mashriqi)
Derived from the given name Ishaq (chiefly used in Sudan).

Kahwaji قهوجي Arabic (Mashriqi)
Arabized form of Turkish Kahveci, chiefly used in Lebanon.

Lahoud لحود Arabic (Mashriqi)
Means either "one who stands alone" or "one and only" in Aramaic, given in reference to Jesus Christ. This is the surname of a Lebanese Christian family prominent in Maronite politics. One of the family members, Émile Lahoud (1936-), became the eleventh President of Lebanon.

Matalka Arabic (Mashriqi)
Jordanian surname of uncertain meaning.

Mohannadi المهندي Arabic (Mashriqi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic المهندي (see al-Mohannadi).

Mokonin Russian, Arabic (Mashriqi)

Naqqache النقاش Arabic (Mashriqi)
Occupational name meaning "engraver, carver" in Arabic. It is usually found in Lebanon. A famous bearer was the Lebanese president and prime minister Alfred Naqqache (1888-1978), also called Alfred Naccache.

Odeh عودة Arabic (Mashriqi)
Derived from Arabic عودة ('awdah) meaning "return". This surname is primarily found in the Levant.

Ouda عودة Arabic (Egyptian), Arabic (Mashriqi)
Arabic word and surname meaning “return.”

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