Arabic is the new trend

CAIRO – 16 August 2017: Many western celebrities have Arabic names that you might not know about such as Mohamed Ali.

Arabic names have been popular throughout the years among people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Hence, some Arabic names have become so common that their origins do not seem Arabic like; Jenna, Hannah, or Sarah…

Here is a list of some western celebrities the rock Arabic names:

Adele: She is a British singer born on May 5, 1988. Her name means fair and justice.


Adele Via Wikimedia

Aziz Ansari: Is an American filmmaker, and actor. Born on February 23, 1983. His name means supporter.


Aziz Ansari Via Wikimedia

Barack Obama: The former president of the United States. Born on August 4, 1961. His name means blessing.


Barack Obama Via Wikipedia

Frida Kahlo: An influential Mexican painter, who mostly painted self-portraits. Born on July 6, 1907. Her name means unique. She died on July 13, 1954.


Frida Kahlo Via Wikimedia

Queen Latifah: An American rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, model, television producer, record producer, and talk show host. Born on March 18, 1970. Her name means nice.


Queen Latifah Via Flickr

Rihanna: Born in Barbados the singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on February 20, 1988. Her name means basil.


Rihanna Via Flickr