Life
Derived from the Arabic word for life, it is a name that signifies existence and vitality. It is used across various cultures influenced by Arabic, often representing the preciousness of being.
Less common today
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
French national of Algerian origin
Saudi Arabian medical scientist and biotechnologist
Prominent Kuwaiti actress and writer