Arabic Letter Necklace: How to Choose Your Letter
Arabic letters
Choose the letter from the Arabic spelling of the name, not the English one. Omar and Ali start with ع (ain), not with alif; Hamad starts with ح and Hind with ه, although both begin with H in English. The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Letter Necklace offers all 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in 18K yellow, white or rose gold, each set with a VS diamond, at AED 3,200 (November 2026).
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 12 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- Choose the letter from the Arabic spelling of the name, not the English one: Omar and Ali start with ع, Hamad with ح and Hind with ه.
- The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Letter Necklace comes in all 28 Arabic letters, about 10 x 14 mm, in 18K yellow, white or rose gold with a VS diamond.
- It costs AED 3,200 (November 2026) and is made to order, with about 15 working days of production before shipping.
English initial to Arabic letter: common names
| English initial | Name | Arabic spelling | Letter to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ahmed / Asma | أحمد / أسماء | أ (alif) |
| A / O | Ali / Aisha / Omar | علي / عائشة / عمر | ع (ain) |
| H | Hamad / Hind | حمد / هند | ح for Hamad, ه for Hind |
| S | Sara / Saleh | سارة / صالح | س for Sara, ص for Saleh |
| T | Tamim / Tariq | تميم / طارق | ت for Tamim, ط for Tariq |
| K | Khalid / Karim | خالد / كريم | خ for Khalid, ك for Karim |
| G | Ghada | غادة | غ (ghain) |
| Q / K | Qasim | قاسم | ق (qaf) |
| Sh | Sheikha | شيخة | ش (shin) |
| Y | Yousef | يوسف | ي (ya) |
These are the usual spellings. Some names have more than one, so confirm with the person or their family.
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Why does the first letter change in Arabic?
Arabic has several sounds that English writes with the same letter. H can be ح (a breathy sound from the throat) or ه (a soft h). S can be س or the heavier ص, T can be ت or ط, and D can be د or ض. A name that starts with a vowel in English often starts with ع or أ in Arabic. That is why the letter should come from the Arabic spelling. Our guide on writing a name in Arabic explains spelling in more detail.
What does the letter necklace look like?
Each letter measures about 10 x 14 mm and is set with a VS diamond. The product page says the size works on its own or layered with other necklaces. The 28 letter options are أ ب ت ث ج ح خ د ذ ر ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ع غ ف ق ك ل م ن ه و ي. The ending ة (ta marbuta) is not a separate option, because it is not one of the 28 letters.
What to buyArabic Letter Necklace, AED 3,200Letter or full name?
A single letter is quieter and costs less; a full name says more. The Arabic Name Necklace spells the whole name in 18K gold, from AED 4,250 (November 2026). Our comparison of name and letter necklaces helps you choose. Both pieces are made to order: production takes about 15 working days, then shipping about 3 working days in the UAE, 5 to Saudi Arabia and 10 to the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Which Arabic letter should I choose for my necklace?
Take the first letter of the name as it is written in Arabic. Omar and Ali start with ع, Ahmed with أ, Hamad with ح and Hind with ه.
How many letters can I choose from?
The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Letter Necklace offers all 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet, from أ to ي.
How big is the Arabic letter necklace?
The letter measures about 10 x 14 mm and is set with a VS diamond.
How much is the Arabic letter necklace?
AED 3,200 in 18K yellow, white or rose gold (November 2026).
Is the letter made to order?
Yes. Production takes about 15 working days, then shipping about 3 working days in the UAE, 5 to Saudi Arabia and 10 to the USA.
Not sure which one?
Send the studio a photo or a question on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Every piece is made in 18K gold.
