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85+ Mehndi Designs - Arabic & Simple

BY Garvita | 11 Jan, 2024 | 2143811 views | 15 min read

Mehendi has always been a very essential part of the journey to being a bride. While some love to adorn their hands with elbow-length mehendi, more and more brides are opting out of the 6-hour-long mehendi designs. They are saying yes to simpler, easier-to-apply mehndi designs and the Arabic and simple mehendi designs are a hit amongst them. Arabic mehndi is the easiest to apply, has less downtime and that is why, it's more popular amongst modern girls. Since it's less complicated to design, it exhibits a very minimal and elegant vibe.

Brides are looking to have the best of both worlds – with simple designs and less downtime, you get to enjoy most of your event. Plus, there is a certain elegance with simple mehendi designs that we love. In order to leave you awestruck, we've lined up 85+ Arabic and simple mehendi designs, just for you. Time to start bookmarking your favourite ones!

1. Detailed Beauty!

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This super intricate and detailed mehendi design is great for brides who don’t want a super lengthy design yet want something unique!

2. Gorgeous Peacock Motif With Some Jhumkas!

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For all you Arabic mehendi fans, this peacock and jhumka motof design is such a lovely idea!

3. Lovely Half Moon Style With Gaps!

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This trending gap-style mehendi design is such a stunner. We love the half-moon style design that gives it such a different look.

4. Delicate Henna Design With Daisies!

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If you are looking for unique floral designs for mehendi, this delicate daisy design is a real beauty!

5. Haathphool Motif Mehendi Design For Minimal Brides!

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You can totally skip wearing a haathphool with this mehendi design. So unique and gorgeous!

6. Nothing Like A Lotus Design For A Mehendi!

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Lotus has been trending in the world of mehendi design and for all the right reasons. This design too is a testament to that!

7. Who Says You Cannot Get Portrait Style Mehendi In Arabic Mehendi Style?

Image via Khyatis Mehendi

This bridal mehendi portrait is such a great idea for brides who want the portrait mehendi but don’t want to sit for hours getting that sketched!

8. Gorgeous Symmetrical Rajasthani Style Mehendi!

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You can go with a beautiful Rajasthani style mehendi in a symmetry style in arabic and simple mehendi designs too!

9. Roses Are Always A Good Idea!

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Apart from lotus and leaves, roses are a favourite with mehendi design artists who love their florals!

10. Another Rose With A Bracelet Style!

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This mehendi design is slightly different with a matching bracelet style mehndi on the wrist.

11. Monogram Mehendi!

You can pick a motif or monogram and have it done in a monotone style all over your henna design, just like this bride did!

12. Loving This Half-Moon Henna Design!

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Total love!

Simple Arabic Mehndi Designs

13. Detailed Henna Design

arabic bridal mehndi designs

We love how this design is a mix of details with spaces! It gives an illusion of being fuller despite minimal. It’s a simple mehndi design for Karwa chauth and will yet make your hands stand out.

14. Leaflet Arabic Mehndi Design

Leaflet arabic mehndi design

Insta-worthy, ain't it? Opt for this mehndi design for Karwa chauth 2023.

15. Simple Leaf Mehndi

Looking for an Arabian mehndi design for Karwachauth? Well, we just have the perfect option for you. These designs are all about a beautiful presentation of leaves and dots! Since Arabic designs involve thick mehndi, this design would look really rich once the color sets in.

16. Latest Arabic Design on Wrist

Who said you always have to get your full hands filled with Arabic mehndi designs? Give this a look!

17. Minimal Wrist Bridal Henna

These designs around the wrist look so breathtaking! In case you don't wish to get henna drawn on your hands, you've found the perfect substitute. Also, it's really easy to make!

18. Simple Jaal Mehndi Design For Karwa Chauth

jaal arabic mehndi design

While we all have seen traditional jaali mehandi designs, this one's more effortless! It involves no other complementary patterns, thus bringing the entire attention to the beautiful jaal details. Jaal designs in the form of Arabic henna designs give an illusion of the hand being adorned with delicate jewels.

19. Arabic Mehndi with Motifs

The highlight of this design is the elaborate motifs that accentuate the hand. In short, an interesting pattern that surely is a sight to behold! For the modern bride, this minimalistic arabian mehndi design which is intricate and beautiful is surely a go-to one.

20. Palm Cuff Decorative Design

palm cuff arabic mehndi design

Palm cuffs became quite a rage a few years back! Now that the trend has declined, we decided to add a mehndi design which gives an impression of that jewelry piece. We love how this one displays patterns like lotus & leaves with so much panache. And also, don’t miss the fact that this arabic henna design will let your fingers be free to hold that glass of wine!

21. Simple floral Karwa chauth mehndi with leaves 

This design took us back to our childhood phase, as it was so popular back then. Perfect for bridesmaids who want to keep it simple but stunning!

22. Geometric Arabic Mehndi Design

It's an amazing tribal tattoo-like, geometric patterned Arabic mehndi design for hands. Looks the best when designed in black mehndi. Visually appealing! The bracelet on the forearm and the fingers being adorned with bead-like structures make this Arabian mehndi design worth a bookmark!

23. Butterfly Mehndi Design

It is the newest trend in Arabic mehndi art, and one cannot help but give it a try. Thanks to its sheer beauty! Why not choose this mehndi design?

24. Jeweled Backhand Arabic Mehndi

Woah! This one is definitely for the millennials. Those dainty jewel details are to die for.

Floral Pattern Arabic Bridal Mehndi

25. Lotus Mehndi Art

Lotus arabic mehndi design

Love the variation of thickness in this unique mehndi design for Karwa Chauth.

26. Gorgeous Lotus Henna for Brides

Never thought a mix of blooms and jaal would look so enchanting! *heart eyes*

27. Elegant Lotus Mehndi

The swirls and twirls created while incorporating the lotus pattern make these mehandi designs undeniably enchanting.

28. Rose Motif Design

simple arabic mehndi

Well, don’t be surprised if you later see these floral arabic henna designs trending hard on the internet because they're just so different and beautiful!

29. Easy Rose Mehndi

Flowers need not just be a part of decoration, these motifs in your arabic henna design can surely fetch you compliments as well. If yours is an intimate wedding and you don't wish to go overboard with the mehndi design, then any of these are a perfect choice for you!

30. Floral Bridal Mehndi for full hands

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A flower shower in the form of an arabic mehndi design? Who would have thought that a mehndi pattern with just one design would look so enticing? Thick floral motifs all over the hand look simple yet attractive.

31. Lateral Arabic Mehndi Design

Simple mehandi designs need not always be boring and out there, just like this one! While the design is of a typical floral pattern, it's created along the lower surface of the hand! So if you're someone who doesn't prefer mainstream patterns then this one is apt for you.

32. Floral Henna Art For Trendy Brides

If sitting for 3-4 hours for your bridal mehndi ain't your cup of tea, then this floral arabic mehndi design should definitely be on your 'bridal henna' Pinterest mood board.

33. Modern Floral Arabic Design

Image via Stuti Mehandi

 It'll look stunning with a dark stain! Right? Perfect mehndi design for Karvachauth.

34. Lotus Overdose Arabic Mehndi

Intricately detailed with distinct lotus art on both hands, this arabic mehndi design spells elegance, to say the least!

Back Hand Arabic Mehndi Designs

35. Backhand Floral Wonder!

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For brides who love their florals, this lovely floral design for the back of the hand is a winner!

36. This Lovely Half-Hand Mehndi With Jaal Detailing

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When it comes to henna designs, jaal is bae!

37. A Floral Garden Awaits!

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A lovely floral garden on the back of your hand for your mehendi design.

38. Mini Heart Shaped Beauty!

Image via Rukhsar Malik Mehandi Artist★ 4.2

If you are looking for something minimal when it comes to bridal mehendi designs, this heart shaped beauty is such adorable!

39. Super Simple Trellis Designs For Bridal Mehendi!

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Sometimes simple and pretty is the key!

40. A Vintage Rose Style Mehendi Design For The Back Of The Hand!

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A bridal mehendi design that has a vintage rose design at the back of the hand? Hell yes!

41. This Minimal Band Of Flowers That We Are Loving!

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Simple and elegant, all the things a bridal mehendi should be!

42. Unique Finger-tip Jewelled Design

Fingertip arabic mehndi design

Now not all brides believe in having their hands full-fledgedly done with mehndi so this minimal arabic henna design can be a good option for them. We know this one's quite simple but it would look really beautiful at nuptial ceremonies like Roka, engagement, and more! Extensively detailed on the fingers with little design on the palm. Rich look, indeed!

43. Minuscule Arabic Mehndi

This is one of those Arabic mehndi designs for Karwachauth which may look easy at first glance but are actually created with eccentric patterns! In short, it's an eccentric design with an unconventional punch.

44. Hand-harness Mehndi Design

hand harness arabic mehndi design

This one exhibits a magnificent vibe, doesn't it? The bracelet design around the wrist going all the way towards the middle finger,  look like a gorgeous haathphool! The intricacy of this arabian mehandi design is like no other.

45. Mandala Mehndi Design For Karwa Chauth

Beaded arabic mehndi design

Here, the design is creatively drawn with extensive use of beads! The mandala adds an enchanting vibe to the design and the fusion between these two makes it one of our favorites.  The age-old simple mehendi design which consisted of a mandala being drawn in the center of the palm and at the back of the hand has got really popular amongst modern brides. 

46. Ornamental Arabic Mehndi Design

A floral vine running from the wrist to the index finger attached with dotted strings gives an ornament like appeal. Though it's minimal but very eye-catching! Further paired with a delicate haathphool, this arabic henna design for Karwa chauth will make your hands a vision to look at!

47. Contemporary Back-Hand Mehndi Design

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This one's absolutely gorgeous! It's elegant, extremely detailed, and very feminine. This modern design would look amazing on any occasion and needs a lot of expertise to be created. So before you scroll ahead, don’t forget to screenshot this beautiful arabic mehndi design.

48. Arabic Mehndi Design with Spaces

In this pattern, a large portion of the hand is kept empty! The arabic henna design on your fingers will gorgeously accentuate your manicured nails that'll leave everyone around in awe. An inspiration worth saving!

49. Exquisitely Detailed Karwachauth Special Mehndi Design

Exquisite arabic mehndi design

Don't we all just love intricate, full-hand designs? Despite being rich, this design doesn't look cluttered. This arabic mehndi design is an all-time favourite and is here to stay! Ideal for the new-age brides!

50. Bridal Mehndi with Traditional Elements

It’s the back of your hands that is going to get captured by the camera mostly, so this arabic mehendi design is definitely “worth a shot”.  An English rose vine along with basic mesh looks really elegant. It's an amalgamation of both traditional and modern vibes. You won't be able to resist this one!

51. Leaf Branch Patterned Mehndi

This one's just about foliage! Little leaf branches scattered around the hand and forearm.  For the oh-so-simple bride who doesn’t like being extra, this simple arabic mehndi design is just your pick!

52. Detailed Backhand Arabic Mehandi

Definitely a fresh design, which is also extremely beautiful.

53. Arabic Mehndi Design For The Fingers

You won't require artistic skills to create this one. Perfect for your bridesmaids or mother of the bride!

Arabic Mehndi Designs For Full Hand

54. Beautiful Full Hand Arabic Mehndi

If you love arabic designs but also want your mehandi to be extremely elaborated, this one's perfect!

55. Bridal Mehndi With Separated Designs

Did you notice how this bridal mehndi is divided into three parts with unique patterns? This one just won our hearts.

56. Personalised Arabic Henna Art

Couple portrait arabic mehndi design

What's not to love about this one?

57. Mehndi Design That Defines Your Culture

Out of all the coming-of-age mehendi designs, personalised mehndi is trending a lot these days! While it looks nice in traditional mehndi design, with Arabic mehndi, it looks more prominent and neat. The ones above are innovative and also exhibit a modern vibe.

58. Elaborate Bridal Design for full hands

Image via Pooja Gada

For the bride who is oh-so traditional at heart and has always dreamt of her perfect mehendi for her d-day, this traditional arabic karwa chauth mehendi design is an ideal pick for you.

59. Beautiful Arabic Bridal Mehandi

This karva chauth mehendi design consists of various layers of mehndi illustrations! And we loved it to bits.

60. Peacock Bridal Mehndi For Full Hands

An arabic henna design and that too beautified further with peacock motifs? We say it’s a win-win!

61. Minimal Peacock Mehndi Design

Arabic mehndi design goes hand in hand with a peacock pattern! The design above is a brilliant example of the same. Someone who is not an expert can make a peacock design easily.

62. Jaali Arabic Mehndi Design

Mesh arabic mehndi design

When your outfit choices are so ravishing and out of the box, then why go for a plain arabic henna design? Your hands need a little attention too. This one is a mix of mesh with floral/ leaves pattern. It proves to be a stellar example of out-of-the-box Arabic mehndi designs. Unique, to say the least!

63. Contrasting Full-Hand Mehndi Design

A never seen arabic karwa chauth mehendi design with two totally opposite patterns featured together. It's the simplicity of this design that makes it popular amongst modern women! Don’t they complement each other perfectly?

Arabic Mehandi Design For Feet

64. Majestic peacock motifs for the win!

If you are looking for unique yet simple Arabic mehendi designs for the feet, this one is winner!

65. Mini Florals And Aww-Dorable Anklet Henna Design!

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How can you not love this?

66. Minimal Mehendi Design For The Back Of The Feet?

Did you think bridal mehendi design was restricted to only the front of the feet?

67. Loving this Aztec style mehendi design for a boho bride!

Image via Henna by Jenna

Bring in the boho wonder with this Aztec mehendi design!

68. Only For Your Gorgeous Ankles!

Image Via Aroosa Shahid

Tired of sitting for hours to get your mehendi done? Take a cue from this bridal feet mehendi design and just get this done!

69. How Pretty Are These Tiny Roses?

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We promise you that this mehendi design for the feet will be a total hit!

70. Minimal Arabic Bridal Mehandi

If you’re someone who has always loved simple mehndi for the feet, this is just the one for you. The mandala with a lotus motif adds a timeless touch to it! 

71. Mehndi Design with Glitter

arabic mehndi with glitter for feet

We haven't seen a lot of brides incorporating glitter in their mehndi! Though it's temporary but would be visually appealing, to say the least. Psstt.. .You can also match the same with your lehenga color.

72. Intricate Mehndi On Feet

arabic mehndi design for feet

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One of our favourites for obvious reasons!

73. Karwa Chauth Feet Mehndi Design with A Modern Vibe

The brides who like full-fledged Arabic henna designs adorning her hands would never want her feet to get unnoticed. So do you prefer heavily detailed mehndi on your feet? Then how about giving these designs a shot? The deeper application is done all over the feet and ankles, making it a lot more alluring.

74. Minimal Feet Mehndi Design

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Balance your minimal hand mehndi design with a henna art like this on the feet.

75. Dainty Arabic Feet Mehndi For Karva Chauth

How about going extra on the hands and keeping it minimal on the feet? Well if that's the plan, then you should consider this Arabic mehndi design.

76. Jewellery Style Feet Mehndi Design

We don't need to prove why you should save this Arabic karwa chauth mehndi design, the stain speaks for itself. IT LOOKS BEYOND GORGEOUS!

77. Modern Feet Henna Art

This half & half feet mehndi design is fresh and ideal for brides who like to keep it simple! Can't take our eyes off the concoction of delicate strokes and floral details.

Finger Tip Trendy Arabic Mehndi Design

78. Mesh Finger Mehndi

This minimalistic finger mehndi design with jaali/ mesh is to die for!

79. Small Jaal Finger Henna

If you want the fingers to be the center of attraction of your bridal mehndi then you should totally bookmark this one.

80. Abstract Finger Tip Design

Go for an abstract finger henna art if monotonous is not your a-game!

81. Finger Mehndi Design with Unique Details

It brings uniqueness to your Arabic bridal mehndi and helps to make it stand out from the designs available on the internet. In short, start a trend!

82. Leaf Motifs on the Fingers

Finger mehndi designs with leaves are timeless, to say the least!

83. Finger Arabic Mehndi with Leaves & Spaces

They are easy to create & add a stunning twist to your Arabic bridal mehndi.

84. Finger Arabic Mehndi On The Sides

If you think regular finger henna is cliched, then experiment by applying it to the sides of your fingers.

85. Easy Finger Mehndi For Modern Brides

What's not to love about this simple Arabic mehndi? All you need is a mix of lines, dots & swirls to achieve this Pinterest-worthy henna art.

86. Beautify Your Fingers With This One

Those thick leaves will serve as an excellent choice if you wish to accentuate your fingers with the mehndi. Save already?

Aren't those some really amazing Arabic mehndi designs? Can't help but fall in love! So, if you're a bridesmaid and you have a mehndi ceremony to attend, then you've got a plethora of trendy options to choose from. And if you're a bride-to-be then how about hosting an Arabic mehndi ceremony?! Innovative, to say the least.

We have many more beautiful mehndi designs for you to browse!

*Updated by Apoorva Pagar.

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