Your name in Arabic
Names are not translated, they are carried over into Arabic sounds. Some have an established spelling, others several equally correct ones. The result tells you which case you are in.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I write my name in Arabic?
Type your name above in Latin letters — the tool transliterates it phonetically into Arabic script and shows whether the spelling is backed by a checked name dictionary or is only an automatic guess.
Is every automatically generated spelling correct?
No. Many well-known names have a verified spelling; for unknown or unusual names the tool gives a plausible but unverified guess, and marks it as such.
Does every name have a meaning shown?
Only for names whose origin and meaning have been researched and confirmed. If no meaning is shown, none was guessed on purpose.
Can I use the Arabic spelling for a tattoo?
What you see here is a technical guide, not a binding tattoo design. For a tattoo, it is worth having someone familiar with Arabic script check it too, and talking it through with your tattoo studio.
Put the lettering to use
Practise it, give it away or hang it on a wall.
- Most worth starting with
Calligraphy set with bamboo pen
Bamboo forgives more than metal nibs and is the better place to start. Ink and practice sheets are usually included.
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Ruled templates with stroke direction. The order of strokes decides the shape.
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Ready-framed lettering. Behind anti-glare glass the fineness of the lines stays visible.
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