Beautiful Muslim Names
Explore 210 curated names with Arabic script, meanings, origins and Quranic roots — for boys and girls.
210 of 210 names
مُحَمَّد
Muhammad
Praised, commendable
The name of the Final Prophet (ﷺ). Most common Islamic name worldwide.
أَحْمَد
Ahmad
Most praiseworthy
Another name of the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned in the Quran (61:6).
عَلِيّ
Ali
Elevated, exalted, noble
Name of the fourth Caliph and cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ).
عُمَر
Umar
Long-lived, flourishing life
Name of the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه).
عُثْمَان
Uthman
Baby bustard, loyal companion
Name of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنه).
أَبُو بَكْر
Abu Bakr
Father of the young camel; father of Bakr
Kunya of the first Caliph, Abdallah ibn Abi Quhafa (رضي الله عنه).
إِبْرَاهِيم
Ibrahim
Father of many nations
Prophet Abraham (عليه السلام), called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
إِسْمَاعِيل
Ismail
God will hear
Son of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام), ancestor of the Arabs.
يُوسُف
Yusuf
God increases, God will add
Prophet Joseph (عليه السلام), his story is told in Surah Yusuf.
حَسَن
Hassan
Good, beautiful, handsome
Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima.
حُسَيْن
Hussain
Good, beautiful (diminutive)
Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima, martyred at Karbala.
عَبْدُ اللّٰه
Abdullah
Servant of Allah
The name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) father. Most virtuous compound name.
عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَن
Abdul Rahman
Servant of the Most Merciful
One of the most beloved names to Allah according to hadith.
خَالِد
Khalid
Eternal, immortal, everlasting
Name of the famous Companion and general Khalid ibn al-Walid.
بِلَال
Bilal
Moisture, freshness, water
Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه), the first muezzin of Islam.
سَلْمَان
Salman
Safe, peaceful, sound
Salman al-Farisi (رضي الله عنه), the Persian Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
طَارِق
Tariq
Morning star, night visitor
Named after the star. Also the name of the Andalusian conqueror Tariq ibn Ziyad.
زَيْد
Zayd
Growth, abundance, increase
Zayd ibn Haritha (رضي الله عنه), the adopted son of the Prophet (ﷺ).
حَمْزَة
Hamza
Lion, steadfast, strong
Uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ), known as the 'Lion of Allah', martyred at Uhud.
مُوسَى
Musa
Drawn from the water
Prophet Moses (عليه السلام), most mentioned prophet in the Quran.
عِيسَى
Isa
Allah saves
Prophet Jesus (عليه السلام), born of Maryam (Mary), called Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah).
يَحْيَى
Yahya
He lives, God is gracious
Prophet John the Baptist (عليه السلام), son of Zakariya.
دَاوُود
Dawud
Beloved
Prophet David (عليه السلام), king and prophet, to whom the Psalms (Zabur) were revealed.
سُلَيْمَان
Sulayman
Peaceful, man of peace
Prophet Solomon (عليه السلام), son of Dawud, who was given power over jinn and animals.
إِدْرِيس
Idris
Studious, learner
Prophet Enoch (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and a prophet.
نُوح
Nuh
Rest, comfort, repose
Prophet Noah (عليه السلام), builder of the Ark, one of the five Ulul Azm prophets.
آدَم
Adam
Earth, man, skin
The first human and first prophet (عليه السلام), created from clay by Allah.
هَارُون
Harun
Warrior, mountaineer
Prophet Aaron (عليه السلام), brother and helper of Musa.
إِلْيَاس
Ilyas
My God is the Lord
Prophet Elijah (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as one of the righteous.
زَكَرِيَّا
Zakariya
Allah remembers, God recalled
Prophet Zechariah (عليه السلام), father of Yahya.
صَالِح
Salih
Virtuous, righteous, pious
Prophet Salih (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Thamud.
هُود
Hud
Repentance, guidance
Prophet Hud (عليه السلام), sent to the people of 'Ad. A surah is named after him.
شُعَيْب
Shuaib
One who shows the way
Prophet Shu'ayb (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Madyan.
لُقْمَان
Luqman
Wise, thoughtful
A wise man mentioned in the Quran, whose advice to his son forms Surah Luqman.
أَمِين
Ameen
Trustworthy, faithful, reliable
A title of the Prophet (ﷺ) before prophethood. Means the Trustworthy One.
أَنَس
Anas
Friendliness, intimacy, companionship
Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه), personal servant of the Prophet (ﷺ) for 10 years.
قَاسِم
Qasim
Distributor, one who divides
Name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) first son, from whom his kunya Abu Qasim comes.
طَلْحَة
Talha
Fruit-bearing tree, acacia tree
Talha ibn Ubaydillah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.
زُبَيْر
Zubayr
Brave, strong, man of iron
Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.
مُعَاذ
Muaz
Protected, one who seeks refuge
Muaz ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه), highly knowledgeable Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
وَلِيد
Walid
Newborn, newly arrived
A classical Arabic name meaning one who is newly born or newly arrived.
فَيْصَل
Faisal
Decisive, separator of right from wrong
Carries the meaning of a judge or arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood.
مَالِك
Malik
Owner, king, master
Malik ibn Anas (رحمه الله), founder of the Maliki school of Islamic law.
جَمَال
Jamal
Beauty, elegance
From the hadith: Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty.
عِمْرَان
Imran
Prosperity, long life, population
The father of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa (عليه السلام). Surah Al-Imran is named after his family.
سَعْد
Saad
Happiness, good fortune, luck
Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.
طَهٰ
Taha
Pure, O man (Quranic letters)
Title of a surah (Surah 20). Often interpreted as a name or Quranic initials (huruf muqattaat).
عَزِيز
Aziz
Dear, mighty, powerful, respected
One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Aziz). Used as a personal name by Muslims.
كَرِيم
Kareem
Generous, noble, magnanimous
One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Kareem). Common personal name across the Muslim world.
رَاشِد
Rashid
Rightly guided, on the right path
One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Rashid). Reflects guidance and righteousness.
نَاصِر
Nasir
Helper, supporter, protector
Reflects the concept of divine help and support in Islam.
نَبِيل
Nabil
Noble, honorable, distinguished
A name reflecting nobility of character and lineage.
كَمَال
Kamal
Perfection, completeness, excellence
Represents the Islamic ideal of striving for excellence in character and deeds.
أَيْمَن
Ayman
Blessed, righteous, right-handed
Carries connotations of blessedness and good fortune.
فَارِس
Faris
Knight, horseman, cavalier
Traditionally associated with chivalry, bravery, and nobility.
غَالِب
Ghalib
Victorious, dominant, conqueror
Reflects triumph and victory. Also the pen name of the great Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.
جَعْفَر
Jafar
Small stream, rivulet
Jafar ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ), martyred at Mu'ta.
لَيْث
Layth
Lion
A name symbolizing courage, strength, and bravery.
مَنْصُور
Mansur
Victorious, helped by God
Reflects divine aid and victory given by Allah to the believer.
صَابِر
Sabir
Patient, enduring, steadfast
Sabr (patience) is among the highest virtues in Islam. Allah is with the patient.
تَوْفِيق
Tawfiq
Success, divine guidance, prosperity
Refers to the success and guidance that comes from Allah alone.
حَيْدَر
Haidar
Lion, powerful
A title given to Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) for his bravery.
فُرْقَان
Furqan
Criterion, separator of truth from falsehood
A name of the Quran mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan (25). Refers to discernment.
رَفِيق
Rafiq
Companion, gentle, kind friend
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Allah is Rafiq (gentle) and loves gentleness in all things.
نُعْمَان
Numan
Blood, grace, man of blessings
Al-Numan ibn Bashir (رضي الله عنه), Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
رِضَا
Rida
Contentment, satisfaction, approval
Represents the Islamic ideal of being content with Allah's decree (Ridha bil qadha).
سُفْيَان
Sufyan
Swift, light-footed
Sufyan al-Thawri (رحمه الله), one of the greatest scholars of hadith.
عِمَاد
Imad
Pillar, support, backbone
Refers to being a pillar of strength and support.
غَازِي
Ghazi
Warrior, one who fights in the way of Allah
Historically given to warriors who fought for the defense of Islam.
بَكْر
Bakr
Young camel, firstling, youthful
The name of a prominent Arab tribe. Abu Bakr's father's name was Abi Quhafa, but the kunya refers to Bakr.
جَابِر
Jabir
Comforter, one who sets bones, restorer
Jabir ibn Abdullah (رضي الله عنه), Companion who narrated many hadiths.
كَاظِم
Kazim
One who controls anger, who swallows rage
The Quran (3:134) praises those who suppress their anger. A great virtue in Islam.
رَيَّان
Rayan
Luxuriant, watered, full of life
One of the gates of Jannah mentioned in hadith, entered by those who fast.
سِرَاج
Siraj
Lamp, light, torch
The Quran describes the Prophet (ﷺ) as Siraj Munir — a shining lamp (33:46).
زِيَاد
Ziyad
Growth, increase, abundance
A classical Arabic name representing blessing and increase in all goodness.
طَالِب
Talib
Seeker of knowledge, student
Seeking knowledge is an obligation in Islam. Abu Talib was the Prophet's (ﷺ) uncle.
مَرْوَان
Marwan
Solid stone, flint
A classical name suggesting firmness and strength of character.
كَامِل
Kamil
Complete, perfect, whole
Represents the Islamic aspiration for completeness in faith and character.
بَدْر
Badr
Full moon
The Battle of Badr was the first major battle of Islam. The full moon symbolizes beauty and guidance.
دَاوُود
Dawoud
Beloved
Alternate transliteration of Dawud. Prophet David (عليه السلام).
حَارِث
Harith
Ploughman, cultivator, farmer
A common pre-Islamic name retained in Islam. Associated with hard work and diligence.
مُرْتَضَى
Murtada
Approved, the one who is satisfied
A name of Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) meaning the one with whom Allah is pleased.
نَوَاف
Nawaf
High, elevated, towering
Represents elevation in status, character, and rank.
سَامِر
Samir
Entertaining companion, one who converses at night
In Arabic tradition, Samir refers to a companion who entertains with stories.
عُبَيْدَة
Ubayda
Servant (diminutive), little servant
Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise, the trustee of the Ummah.
وَقَّاص
Waqas
Warrior, young and strong
Related to Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.
يَاسِين
Yasin
O man (Quranic letters)
Title of Surah 36, sometimes called the heart of the Quran. Often interpreted as a name for the Prophet (ﷺ).
ظَفَر
Zafar
Victory, triumph, success
A name reflecting triumph and victory, popular across the Muslim world.
إِحْسَان
Ihsan
Excellence, perfection in worship
In hadith Jibril, Ihsan is defined as worshipping Allah as if you see Him.
عَاقِل
Aqil
Wise, intelligent, rational
Reflects the importance of reason and wisdom in Islamic thought.
بَسَّام
Bassam
Smiling, one who always smiles
Smiling is a sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), who said a smile is charity.
دَوْلَت
Dawlat
Wealth, state, good fortune
Common in South and Central Asian Muslim communities.
فَضْل
Fadl
Grace, favor, bounty
Refers to the grace and bounty of Allah bestowed upon His servants.
هِشَام
Hisham
Generous, crushing, breaking bread
A name from a noble Arab tribe. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was an Umayyad caliph.
إِقْبَال
Iqbal
Prosperity, good fortune, turning toward
Muhammad Iqbal (رحمه الله), the great poet-philosopher of the Muslim world.
جِبْرِيل
Jibril
Servant of Allah, mighty one of God
Angel Gabriel, the archangel who delivered revelation to the prophets.
مِيكَائِيل
Mikail
He who is like God
Angel Michael, responsible for natural phenomena and sustenance according to Islamic tradition.
رَائِد
Raed
Pioneer, leader, explorer
Represents leadership and being first in exploring new paths.
شَفِيق
Shafiq
Compassionate, kind, tender
Compassion is a central virtue in Islam — the Quran begins with Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim.
وَدُود
Wadud
Loving, affectionate, devoted
One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Wadud). Refers to deep love and affection.
فَاطِمَة
Fatima
One who weans, abstainer
Daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ) and wife of Ali. The highest-ranking woman in Islam alongside Khadija, Maryam, and Asiya.
عَائِشَة
Aisha
Living, flourishing, well-off
Wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), called the Mother of the Believers. One of the greatest scholars of hadith.
خَدِيجَة
Khadija
Premature child, early birth, trustworthy
First wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), first to accept Islam, the greatest support of the early Muslim community.
مَرْيَم
Maryam
Beloved, of the sea, pious worshipper
Mary, mother of Isa (عليه السلام). The only woman mentioned by name in the Quran; a surah is named after her.
زَيْنَب
Zainab
Fragrant flower tree, adornment of the father
Name of two daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet (ﷺ), and a wife of the Prophet (ﷺ).
حَفْصَة
Hafsa
Young lioness, gathering, cub
Wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab. Entrusted with the written compilation of the Quran.
رُقَيَّة
Ruqayya
Rising, ascending, charm
Daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ). She and her sister Umm Kulthum were both wives of Uthman ibn Affan.
أَسْمَاء
Asma
Lofty, eminent, names
Asma bint Abi Bakr (رضي الله عنها), known as Dhāt al-Nitāqayn (She of the Two Belts), daughter of Abu Bakr.
سُمَيَّة
Sumayyah
Elevated, high
The first martyr in Islam. Sumayyah bint Khayyat (رضي الله عنها) was killed for refusing to renounce Islam.
نُور
Nur
Light, divine light, radiance
Allah is described as the Light of the heavens and the earth (24:35). A beautiful and meaningful name.
صَفَاء
Safa
Purity, serenity, clarity
Al-Safa is one of the two hills in Makkah between which pilgrims walk during Hajj and Umrah.
مَرْوَة
Marwa
Flint stone, white marble-like stone
Al-Marwa is the second of the two sacred hills in Makkah. Running between Safa and Marwa is a rite of Hajj.
لَيْلَى
Layla
Night, born at night, dark beauty
A classic Arabic name. Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) is the most blessed night in the Islamic calendar.
آمِنَة
Amina
Trustworthy, truthful, peaceful
The name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) beloved mother. She passed away when he was six years old.
صَفِيَّة
Safiya
Pure, serene, untroubled
Safiya bint Abd al-Muttalib (رضي الله عنها), aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ). Also a wife of the Prophet (ﷺ).
هُدَى
Huda
Guidance, right direction
The Quran is described as Huda (guidance) for the believers (2:2). A deeply meaningful name.
إِيمَان
Iman
Faith, belief, trust in Allah
Iman (faith) is the foundation of Islam, comprising belief in Allah, angels, books, prophets, the Last Day, and divine decree.
نَادِيَة
Nadia
Tender, delicate, moist with dew
Evokes freshness, tenderness, and gentleness — virtues admired in Islamic character.
رَانِيَة
Rania
Gazing, looking with admiration
A name suggesting contemplation and wonder, tied to the Islamic practice of reflection (tafakkur).
سَلْمَى
Salma
Safe, peaceful, sound
Salma bint Amr, the maternal grandmother of the Prophet (ﷺ).
طَاهِرَة
Tahira
Pure, chaste, holy
A title of Khadija (رضي الله عنها). Purity is central to Islam — 'Cleanliness is half of faith.'
وَفَاء
Wafaa
Loyalty, faithfulness, fulfillment
Faithfulness and fulfilling one's promises are great virtues emphasized in Islam.
يَاسَمِين
Yasmin
Jasmine flower
A fragrant flower widely cultivated across the Muslim world. Represents beauty and purity.
زَهْرَاء
Zahra
Radiant, blooming, white flower
Al-Zahra is a title of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ), meaning the radiant or resplendent one.
بَسْمَة
Basma
Smile
Smiling is a sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ). A beautiful name reflecting warmth and kindness.
دُعَاء
Duaa
Prayer, supplication, calling upon Allah
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Dua is the essence of worship. A deeply spiritual name.
فَائِزَة
Faiza
Victorious, successful, winner
The Quran uses Fauz (triumph) to describe the success of the believers in the hereafter.
غُفْرَان
Ghufran
Forgiveness, pardon
Allah's forgiveness is boundless. The Prophet (ﷺ) constantly sought Allah's forgiveness.
هِبَة
Hibah
Gift, grant, blessing from Allah
A child is a gift (hibah) from Allah. One of the 99 Names of Allah is Al-Wahhab (the Bestower of Gifts).
جُمَانَة
Jumana
Pearl, silver pearl
A daughter of Abu Sufyan was named Jumanah. The pearl is a symbol of purity and rarity.
خَوْلَة
Khawla
Gazelle, deer
Khawla bint Thalaba (رضي الله عنها), whose complaint to Allah is mentioned at the start of Surah Al-Mujadila.
لِينَة
Lina
Tender, soft, gentle
Gentleness (lin) is a virtue praised in the Quran and Sunnah. Allah is gentle and loves gentleness.
مَلَاك
Malak
Angel, essence, soul
Angels (Malaikah) are honored beings in Islam, created from light, who carry out Allah's commands.
نَبِيلَة
Nabila
Noble, honorable, distinguished
Feminine form of Nabil. Represents nobility of character and virtue.
رِيم
Reem
White gazelle, graceful deer
The white gazelle is a symbol of grace and beauty in classical Arabic poetry.
سَمِيرَة
Samira
Entertaining companion, night conversation partner
Feminine form of Samir. Represents warmth, sociability, and good character.
تَسْنِيم
Tasneem
A spring in paradise, loftiness
Mentioned in the Quran (83:27) as a blessed spring from which the righteous drink in paradise.
عُلْيَا
Ulya
Highest, most elevated, supreme
Represents loftiness of rank, character, and aspiration — a virtue in Islam.
يَارَا
Yara
Small butterfly, warmth
A popular name in Arab and Persian cultures, symbolizing delicacy and beauty.
عَبِير
Abeer
Fragrance, perfume, aroma
A name evoking pleasant fragrance. The Prophet (ﷺ) loved good scents.
بَيَان
Bayan
Eloquence, clarity, expression
Allah taught humans eloquence (Bayan) — mentioned in Surah Al-Rahman (55:4).
بُشْرَى
Bushra
Good news, glad tidings, omen of good
Glad tidings are promised to the believers in the Quran (10:64). A joyful and hopeful name.
دِينَا
Dina
Religion, righteous, judged with justice
Related to Deen (religion/way of life). Represents commitment to Allah's guidance.
فَرُّخ
Farrukh
Happy, joyful, auspicious
Common in Central Asian Muslim communities (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, etc.).
غَادَة
Ghada
Graceful, young woman, gentle
Represents grace and gentle movement. A name popular across the Arab world.
إِكْرَام
Ikram
Honor, generosity, noble treatment
Honoring guests is a highly emphasized virtue in Islam.
جَنَى
Jana
Fruit, harvest, to reap
Evokes the beauty of gathering fruit — a metaphor for the fruits of faith and good deeds.
كَوْثَر
Kawther
Abundance, river in paradise
Surah Al-Kawthar (108) was revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ), promising him abundant good and a blessed river in Jannah.
لُجَيْن
Lujain
Silver
Silver is mentioned in the Quran as an adornment of paradise. A name symbolizing purity and value.
مَنَال
Manal
Attainment, achievement, something gained
Represents success in achieving one's goals through effort and trust in Allah.
نَدَى
Nada
Dew, generosity, morning moisture
Dew on the morning grass is a symbol of freshness, purity, and Allah's blessings.
عُلَا
Ola
Elevated, high, sublime
Represents loftiness and high aspirations in faith and character.
رَنِيم
Raneem
Melody, humming, pleasant sound
Evokes beautiful sound and melody, often associated with Quranic recitation.
شَهْد
Shahd
Honey, honeycomb
Honey (Asal) is mentioned in the Quran as a cure for people (16:69). A sweet and meaningful name.
ثُرَيَّا
Thuraya
The Pleiades star cluster, wealthy, abundant
The Pleiades are mentioned in hadith. Named for the beautiful star cluster in the night sky.
وِدَاد
Widad
Love, affection, friendship
Islamic brotherhood and love are central to the Muslim community (Ummah).
أَرْوَى
Arwa
Mountain gazelle, satisfied
Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib (رضي الله عنها), aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ).
رَوْضَة
Rawda
Garden, meadow, verdant land
Al-Rawda al-Sharifa is the garden between the Prophet's (ﷺ) grave and his pulpit — a garden of paradise.
يُسْرَى
Yusra
Ease, prosperity, comfort
The Quran promises: Verily, with hardship comes ease (94:5). A hopeful and comforting name.
لَامِيَة
Lamia
Shining, lustrous, radiant
A name evoking radiance and brilliance. Light is a central metaphor in the Quran.
أُمَيْمَة
Omayma
Little mother, young mother
A diminutive term of endearment. Omayma bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ).
سِهَام
Siham
Arrows, darts
A powerful name evoking precision and strength. Used in classical Arabic poetry.
وَجْد
Wajd
Ecstasy, deep love, passionate emotion
In Sufi tradition, Wajd refers to the state of spiritual ecstasy in the remembrance of Allah.
زَيْنَة
Zeina
Beauty, adornment, ornament
Used in the Quran: Tell believing women to lower their gaze... and not display their Zeenah (adornment) (24:31).
نُور
Nour
Light, divine light, radiance
Variant of Nur. Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth (24:35).
إِلْهَام
Elham
Inspiration, divine inspiration
Allah inspires the soul with what is right (91:8). A name associated with divine guidance.
حِصَّة
Hessa
Fortunate share, lucky portion
Popular in the Gulf region, especially in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
كَنْزَة
Kanza
Hidden treasure
A name evoking preciousness and hidden worth. True treasure in Islam is righteous deeds.
مَيْسَاء
Maysaa
Walking with pride and grace
A classical Arabic name for a woman who walks with dignified grace.
نَسْرِين
Nasreen
Wild rose, dog rose
A flower name popular across Persian, Turkish, and South Asian Muslim communities.
سَلَام
Salam
Peace, safety, security
As-Salam is one of the 99 Names of Allah. Muslims greet each other with As-Salamu Alaykum (Peace be upon you).
إِسْلَام
Islam
Submission to Allah, peace through surrender
The name of the religion. Rarely used as a personal name but found in some Muslim communities.
رَحْمَة
Rahma
Mercy, compassion, divine grace
The Prophet (ﷺ) was described as a Mercy to all worlds (21:107). A deeply beautiful name.
تَقْوَى
Taqwa
God-consciousness, piety, righteousness
Taqwa is the highest virtue in Islam: Verily, the most noble among you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous (49:13).
إِسْرَاء
Isra
Night journey, nocturnal travel
Al-Isra is the miraculous night journey of the Prophet (ﷺ) from Makkah to Jerusalem, referenced in Surah 17.
مِعْرَاج
Miraj
Ascent, heavenly ascension
Al-Miraj was the Prophet's (ﷺ) ascension through the heavens on the night of Isra wal Miraj.
قَمَر
Qamar
Moon
The Quran swears by the moon (Al-Qamar) in multiple surahs. Surah 54 is called Al-Qamar.
شَمْس
Shams
Sun
The Quran swears by the sun in Surah Al-Shams (91:1). Represents brilliance and life-giving energy.
لُبْنَى
Lubna
Storax tree, fragrant resin
A beautiful classical Arabic name for a type of fragrant tree. Used by the first Muslims.
مُنَى
Muna
Wishes, desires, hopes
Muna is also the name of the valley near Makkah where pilgrims stay during Hajj.
سَنَاء
Sana
Radiance, brilliance, resplendence
Evokes brightness and the radiance of the divine light that guides believers.
هَنَاء
Hana
Happiness, bliss, contentment
Represents the inner happiness and contentment (contentment is a treasure — hadith) of a believer.
إِنْصَاف
Insaf
Justice, fairness, equity
Justice (Adl and Insaf) is one of the foundational principles of Islam.
جُود
Joud
Generosity, munificence, giving
The Prophet (ﷺ) was described as the most generous of people. Generosity is highly praised in Islam.
خَنْسَاء
Khansa
Small-nosed, female gazelle
Al-Khansa (رضي الله عنها) was a famous Arab poetess who accepted Islam and lost her four sons at the Battle of Qadisiyya.
نُهَى
Nuha
Intellect, wisdom, mind
Mentioned in the Quran (20:54) as a reference to people of understanding. A deeply meaningful name.
رَزَان
Razan
Calm, composed, dignified
Represents the dignity and composure admired in Islamic character.
عُظْمَى
Uzma
Greatest, most supreme
Reflects supreme greatness. Refers to Allah's majesty (Al-Azim, the Most Great).
وَضْحَاء
Wadha
Clear, bright, radiant
Evokes clarity and brightness, as in the clear white light of the moon.
زُمُرُّد
Zumurrud
Emerald
Emeralds are mentioned in the Quran as adornments of paradise. A name of beauty and rarity.
تَوْبَة
Tawba
Repentance, turning back to Allah
Allah is Al-Tawwab (the Accepter of Repentance). Surah 9 is called Surah Al-Tawba.
شُرُوق
Shuruq
Sunrise, dawn light
Represents new beginnings and the light of a new day — a symbol of hope in Islam.
أَمِين
Amin
Trustworthy, faithful, honest
Al-Amin was the title given to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by the people of Makkah.
صَادِق
Sadiq
Truthful, sincere, honest
As-Sadiq was a title of the Prophet (ﷺ). Truthfulness is one of the pillars of good character in Islam.
حَيَاة
Hayat
Life, existence
Allah is Al-Hayy (the Ever-Living). Life is a trust from Allah to be spent in His service.
فَرَح
Farah
Joy, happiness, gladness
The joy of a believer is in remembering Allah and living righteously.
رِهَام
Riham
Light rain, gentle rain
Rain is a mercy from Allah (7:57). Gentle rain symbolizes blessings and sustenance.
هِبَة
Hiba
Gift, present, bestowed blessing
Children are a gift from Allah. One of the 99 Names of Allah is Al-Wahhab (the Giver of Gifts).
دُعَاء
Dua
Supplication, prayer, invocation
Variant spelling of Duaa. The weapon of the believer and the essence of worship.
مُنْتَهَى
Muntaha
The utmost limit, the furthest end
Sidrat al-Muntaha is the tree at the furthest boundary of the heavens, beyond which no creation can pass.
حُذَيْفَة
Huzaifa
One who cuts short
Hudhaifa ibn al-Yaman (رضي الله عنه), a close Companion entrusted with knowledge of the hypocrites.
سَعْد
Sad
Good fortune, happiness
Alternate shorter form of Saad. Also the name of a Quranic surah (Surah 38, Sad).
خَيْر
Khair
Goodness, virtue, welfare
The Quran frequently uses Khayr to describe the good of this world and the next.
بَرَاء
Bara
Innocence, free from guilt
Bara ibn Azib (رضي الله عنه) was a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
سَلْوَى
Salwa
Consolation, solace, quail (food from heaven)
Al-Salwa is the quail that Allah sent as food from heaven for the Children of Israel (2:57).
آسِيَة
Asiya
One who heals, comforter
Asiya bint Muzahim (رضي الله عنها), the wife of Pharaoh, is one of the four greatest women in Islam.
حَلِيمَة
Halima
Patient, gentle, forbearing
Halima al-Sadiyya (رضي الله عنها), the foster mother who nursed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
صُهَيْب
Suhaib
Reddish blond, tawny
Suhaib ibn Sinan al-Rumi (رضي الله عنه), a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) known for his sacrifice for Islam.
صُهَيْب
Suhayb
Reddish blond, tawny
Alternate transliteration of Suhaib. The same beloved Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
مُخْتَار
Mukhtar
Chosen, selected, the elect
Al-Mukhtar (the Chosen) is a title of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Means divinely chosen and selected.