27 Famous Arabic Songs

“AROSA” by Esraa Al Aseel

Song Year: 2018

Esraa Al Aseel is an Iraqi singer and songwriter, the daughter of the well-known musician Ali Alaseel. Her strong voice tells the story of seeing a man for the first time and immediately falling in love. She wants to marry the man, but he doesn’t even notice her. The lyrics talk about how she’ll try to convince the village elders that he’s the one for her so they can bless the marriage.

“Aw’at” by Nassif Zeytoun

Song Year: 2021

Nassif Zeytoun started his musical career after winning Star Academy, an Arabic reality talent show. “Aw’at” is a slow, emotional ballad about how much love hurt the singer in the past. Because he was so upset by past breakups, he hardened his heart against future relationships.

The lyrics address how a cruel experience in the past can prevent people from opening themselves to new situations when they instead should allow those betrayals to strengthen them.

“Ya Banat” by Nancy Ajram

Song Year: 2012

Nancy Ajram started performing on TV as a child before becoming the Queen of Arab Pop as a young adult. “Ya Banat” is a single that gives you a good idea of her style, with an upbeat feel and charming voice singing about the love she feels for her daughter.

The lyrics address the beauty and curiosity of childhood, such as playing games, clapping, dancing, and trying new foods.

“Ahebbak” by Hussain Al Jassmi

Song Year: 2018

Hussain Al Jassmi is on the list again with his hit single “Ahebbak.” This song embraces the sounds of traditional Arabic music with a prominent string section and vocal styles best known in that culture.

The lyrics are about how it hurts the singer to remember the past, but their love lives on in memories. Despite experiencing heartbreak, the singer vows to keep loving their partner until the end of time.

“Leih Beydary Keda” by Ruby

Song Year: 2005

Ruby is a famous Arabic singer from Egypt who also acts and models. “Leih Beydary Keda” is a song that shows off her rich voice as she sings about lost love. She can still see his face, but he doesn’t visit her anymore. The singer still wants to be with him, but she worries that he ran away from her and won’t return her feelings.

“Ensay” by Mohamed Ramadan and Saad Lamjarred

Song Year: 2019

Both artists of this song are on the list for the second time, but it’s their first song as a duet. The powerful song “Ensay” addresses how love isn’t always a good situation for the people involved. The singers take turns singing about how they harmed their partners and want their loves to forget them.

The lyrics talk about how the singers won’t bother their loves anymore to hope that helps them forget the painful experience of their relationships. The dark music creates the perfect undercurrent for this emotional song.

“Zahgana” by Hala Al Turk

Song Year: 2012

Hala Al Turk is a young Jordanian-Syrian singer. She got her start on Arabs Got Talent at nine years old. “Zahgana” is a single Hala Al Turk released when she was ten years old, so the lyrics address how she’s bored because her parents are busy and she’s stuck at home. She only has a teddy bear for company, but she wants to travel and live life to the fullest.

“Ana Lamma Bheb” by Amjad Jomaa

Song Year: 2020

Amjad Jomaa is an Arabic musician best known for his deep voice full of emotion. In “Ana Lamma Bheb,” he sings about how he plans to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage. He wants her to enrich his life because he feels empty without her. However, her father asked for a large dowry, hindering their romance.

“Ya Rayah” by Rachid Taha

Song Year: 1993

This song is one of the oldest on the list and also one of several songs starting with Y. Rachid Taha was an Algerian singer who died in 2018, though his record company released his last album posthumously in 2019.

“Ya Rayah” addresses how many people travel the world looking for something new to inspire them to become their best selves. Still, they stay their true selves no matter where they go, so the only way to make their heart happy is to give their heart to God.

“Ma Baaref” by Yara

Song Year: 2014

Yara is a Lebanese singer who started her career on the music competition show Kass el-Nojoum. Her real name is Carla Nazih al-Berkashi, but she and her producer agreed on a catchy stage name and chose Yara.

Yara’s beautiful voice sings about how she loves her partner so much she wants to die for him. She loves how safe he makes her feel and how she loves the life they’re creating as they marry. The world is brighter because of their partnership, and their heart feels like it’s laughing with happiness.