Islamic Names

Beautiful Muslim Names

Explore 210 curated names with Arabic script, meanings, origins and Quranic roots — for boys and girls.

210 of 210 names

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مُحَمَّد

Muhammad

Praised, commendable

Arabicح م د

The name of the Final Prophet (ﷺ). Most common Islamic name worldwide.

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أَحْمَد

Ahmad

Most praiseworthy

Arabicح م د

Another name of the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned in the Quran (61:6).

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عَلِيّ

Ali

Elevated, exalted, noble

Arabicع ل و

Name of the fourth Caliph and cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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عُمَر

Umar

Long-lived, flourishing life

Arabicع م ر

Name of the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه).

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عُثْمَان

Uthman

Baby bustard, loyal companion

Arabicع ث م

Name of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنه).

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أَبُو بَكْر

Abu Bakr

Father of the young camel; father of Bakr

Arabicب ك ر

Kunya of the first Caliph, Abdallah ibn Abi Quhafa (رضي الله عنه).

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إِبْرَاهِيم

Ibrahim

Father of many nations

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Abraham (عليه السلام), called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).

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إِسْمَاعِيل

Ismail

God will hear

Hebrew/Arabic

Son of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام), ancestor of the Arabs.

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يُوسُف

Yusuf

God increases, God will add

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Joseph (عليه السلام), his story is told in Surah Yusuf.

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حَسَن

Hassan

Good, beautiful, handsome

Arabicح س ن

Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima.

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حُسَيْن

Hussain

Good, beautiful (diminutive)

Arabicح س ن

Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima, martyred at Karbala.

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عَبْدُ اللّٰه

Abdullah

Servant of Allah

Arabicع ب د

The name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) father. Most virtuous compound name.

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عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَن

Abdul Rahman

Servant of the Most Merciful

Arabicع ب د

One of the most beloved names to Allah according to hadith.

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خَالِد

Khalid

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Arabicخ ل د

Name of the famous Companion and general Khalid ibn al-Walid.

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بِلَال

Bilal

Moisture, freshness, water

Arabicب ل ل

Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه), the first muezzin of Islam.

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سَلْمَان

Salman

Safe, peaceful, sound

Arabicس ل م

Salman al-Farisi (رضي الله عنه), the Persian Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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طَارِق

Tariq

Morning star, night visitor

Arabicط ر ق

Named after the star. Also the name of the Andalusian conqueror Tariq ibn Ziyad.

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زَيْد

Zayd

Growth, abundance, increase

Arabicز ي د

Zayd ibn Haritha (رضي الله عنه), the adopted son of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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حَمْزَة

Hamza

Lion, steadfast, strong

Arabicح م ز

Uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ), known as the 'Lion of Allah', martyred at Uhud.

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مُوسَى

Musa

Drawn from the water

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Moses (عليه السلام), most mentioned prophet in the Quran.

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عِيسَى

Isa

Allah saves

Aramaic/Arabic

Prophet Jesus (عليه السلام), born of Maryam (Mary), called Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah).

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يَحْيَى

Yahya

He lives, God is gracious

Arabicح ي ي

Prophet John the Baptist (عليه السلام), son of Zakariya.

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دَاوُود

Dawud

Beloved

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet David (عليه السلام), king and prophet, to whom the Psalms (Zabur) were revealed.

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سُلَيْمَان

Sulayman

Peaceful, man of peace

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Solomon (عليه السلام), son of Dawud, who was given power over jinn and animals.

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إِدْرِيس

Idris

Studious, learner

Arabicد ر س

Prophet Enoch (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and a prophet.

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نُوح

Nuh

Rest, comfort, repose

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Noah (عليه السلام), builder of the Ark, one of the five Ulul Azm prophets.

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آدَم

Adam

Earth, man, skin

Hebrew/Arabic

The first human and first prophet (عليه السلام), created from clay by Allah.

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هَارُون

Harun

Warrior, mountaineer

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Aaron (عليه السلام), brother and helper of Musa.

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إِلْيَاس

Ilyas

My God is the Lord

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Elijah (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as one of the righteous.

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زَكَرِيَّا

Zakariya

Allah remembers, God recalled

Hebrew/Arabic

Prophet Zechariah (عليه السلام), father of Yahya.

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صَالِح

Salih

Virtuous, righteous, pious

Arabicص ل ح

Prophet Salih (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Thamud.

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هُود

Hud

Repentance, guidance

Arabicه و د

Prophet Hud (عليه السلام), sent to the people of 'Ad. A surah is named after him.

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شُعَيْب

Shuaib

One who shows the way

Arabicش ع ب

Prophet Shu'ayb (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Madyan.

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لُقْمَان

Luqman

Wise, thoughtful

Arabicل ق م

A wise man mentioned in the Quran, whose advice to his son forms Surah Luqman.

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أَمِين

Ameen

Trustworthy, faithful, reliable

Arabicأ م ن

A title of the Prophet (ﷺ) before prophethood. Means the Trustworthy One.

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أَنَس

Anas

Friendliness, intimacy, companionship

Arabicأ ن س

Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه), personal servant of the Prophet (ﷺ) for 10 years.

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قَاسِم

Qasim

Distributor, one who divides

Arabicق س م

Name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) first son, from whom his kunya Abu Qasim comes.

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طَلْحَة

Talha

Fruit-bearing tree, acacia tree

Arabicط ل ح

Talha ibn Ubaydillah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

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زُبَيْر

Zubayr

Brave, strong, man of iron

Arabicز ب ر

Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

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مُعَاذ

Muaz

Protected, one who seeks refuge

Arabicع و ذ

Muaz ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه), highly knowledgeable Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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وَلِيد

Walid

Newborn, newly arrived

Arabicو ل د

A classical Arabic name meaning one who is newly born or newly arrived.

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فَيْصَل

Faisal

Decisive, separator of right from wrong

Arabicف ص ل

Carries the meaning of a judge or arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood.

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مَالِك

Malik

Owner, king, master

Arabicم ل ك

Malik ibn Anas (رحمه الله), founder of the Maliki school of Islamic law.

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جَمَال

Jamal

Beauty, elegance

Arabicج م ل

From the hadith: Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty.

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عِمْرَان

Imran

Prosperity, long life, population

Arabicع م ر

The father of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa (عليه السلام). Surah Al-Imran is named after his family.

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سَعْد

Saad

Happiness, good fortune, luck

Arabicس ع د

Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

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طَهٰ

Taha

Pure, O man (Quranic letters)

Arabicط ه

Title of a surah (Surah 20). Often interpreted as a name or Quranic initials (huruf muqattaat).

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عَزِيز

Aziz

Dear, mighty, powerful, respected

Arabicع ز ز

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Aziz). Used as a personal name by Muslims.

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كَرِيم

Kareem

Generous, noble, magnanimous

Arabicك ر م

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Kareem). Common personal name across the Muslim world.

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رَاشِد

Rashid

Rightly guided, on the right path

Arabicر ش د

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Rashid). Reflects guidance and righteousness.

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نَاصِر

Nasir

Helper, supporter, protector

Arabicن ص ر

Reflects the concept of divine help and support in Islam.

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نَبِيل

Nabil

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Arabicن ب ل

A name reflecting nobility of character and lineage.

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كَمَال

Kamal

Perfection, completeness, excellence

Arabicك م ل

Represents the Islamic ideal of striving for excellence in character and deeds.

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أَيْمَن

Ayman

Blessed, righteous, right-handed

Arabicي م ن

Carries connotations of blessedness and good fortune.

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فَارِس

Faris

Knight, horseman, cavalier

Arabicف ر س

Traditionally associated with chivalry, bravery, and nobility.

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غَالِب

Ghalib

Victorious, dominant, conqueror

Arabicغ ل ب

Reflects triumph and victory. Also the pen name of the great Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.

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جَعْفَر

Jafar

Small stream, rivulet

Arabicج ع ف

Jafar ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ), martyred at Mu'ta.

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لَيْث

Layth

Lion

Arabicل ي ث

A name symbolizing courage, strength, and bravery.

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مَنْصُور

Mansur

Victorious, helped by God

Arabicن ص ر

Reflects divine aid and victory given by Allah to the believer.

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صَابِر

Sabir

Patient, enduring, steadfast

Arabicص ب ر

Sabr (patience) is among the highest virtues in Islam. Allah is with the patient.

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تَوْفِيق

Tawfiq

Success, divine guidance, prosperity

Arabicو ف ق

Refers to the success and guidance that comes from Allah alone.

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حَيْدَر

Haidar

Lion, powerful

Arabicح ي د

A title given to Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) for his bravery.

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فُرْقَان

Furqan

Criterion, separator of truth from falsehood

Arabicف ر ق

A name of the Quran mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan (25). Refers to discernment.

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رَفِيق

Rafiq

Companion, gentle, kind friend

Arabicر ف ق

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Allah is Rafiq (gentle) and loves gentleness in all things.

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نُعْمَان

Numan

Blood, grace, man of blessings

Arabicن ع م

Al-Numan ibn Bashir (رضي الله عنه), Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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رِضَا

Rida

Contentment, satisfaction, approval

Arabicر ض ي

Represents the Islamic ideal of being content with Allah's decree (Ridha bil qadha).

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سُفْيَان

Sufyan

Swift, light-footed

Arabicس ف ن

Sufyan al-Thawri (رحمه الله), one of the greatest scholars of hadith.

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عِمَاد

Imad

Pillar, support, backbone

Arabicع م د

Refers to being a pillar of strength and support.

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غَازِي

Ghazi

Warrior, one who fights in the way of Allah

Arabicغ ز و

Historically given to warriors who fought for the defense of Islam.

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بَكْر

Bakr

Young camel, firstling, youthful

Arabicب ك ر

The name of a prominent Arab tribe. Abu Bakr's father's name was Abi Quhafa, but the kunya refers to Bakr.

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جَابِر

Jabir

Comforter, one who sets bones, restorer

Arabicج ب ر

Jabir ibn Abdullah (رضي الله عنه), Companion who narrated many hadiths.

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كَاظِم

Kazim

One who controls anger, who swallows rage

Arabicك ظ م

The Quran (3:134) praises those who suppress their anger. A great virtue in Islam.

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رَيَّان

Rayan

Luxuriant, watered, full of life

Arabicر ي ي

One of the gates of Jannah mentioned in hadith, entered by those who fast.

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سِرَاج

Siraj

Lamp, light, torch

Arabicس ر ج

The Quran describes the Prophet (ﷺ) as Siraj Munir — a shining lamp (33:46).

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زِيَاد

Ziyad

Growth, increase, abundance

Arabicز ي د

A classical Arabic name representing blessing and increase in all goodness.

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طَالِب

Talib

Seeker of knowledge, student

Arabicط ل ب

Seeking knowledge is an obligation in Islam. Abu Talib was the Prophet's (ﷺ) uncle.

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مَرْوَان

Marwan

Solid stone, flint

Arabicم ر و

A classical name suggesting firmness and strength of character.

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كَامِل

Kamil

Complete, perfect, whole

Arabicك م ل

Represents the Islamic aspiration for completeness in faith and character.

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بَدْر

Badr

Full moon

Arabicب د ر

The Battle of Badr was the first major battle of Islam. The full moon symbolizes beauty and guidance.

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دَاوُود

Dawoud

Beloved

Hebrew/Arabic

Alternate transliteration of Dawud. Prophet David (عليه السلام).

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حَارِث

Harith

Ploughman, cultivator, farmer

Arabicح ر ث

A common pre-Islamic name retained in Islam. Associated with hard work and diligence.

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مُرْتَضَى

Murtada

Approved, the one who is satisfied

Arabicر ض ي

A name of Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) meaning the one with whom Allah is pleased.

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نَوَاف

Nawaf

High, elevated, towering

Arabicن و ف

Represents elevation in status, character, and rank.

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سَامِر

Samir

Entertaining companion, one who converses at night

Arabicس م ر

In Arabic tradition, Samir refers to a companion who entertains with stories.

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عُبَيْدَة

Ubayda

Servant (diminutive), little servant

Arabicع ب د

Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise, the trustee of the Ummah.

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وَقَّاص

Waqas

Warrior, young and strong

Arabicو ق ص

Related to Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

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يَاسِين

Yasin

O man (Quranic letters)

Arabicي س

Title of Surah 36, sometimes called the heart of the Quran. Often interpreted as a name for the Prophet (ﷺ).

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ظَفَر

Zafar

Victory, triumph, success

Arabicظ ف ر

A name reflecting triumph and victory, popular across the Muslim world.

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إِحْسَان

Ihsan

Excellence, perfection in worship

Arabicح س ن

In hadith Jibril, Ihsan is defined as worshipping Allah as if you see Him.

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عَاقِل

Aqil

Wise, intelligent, rational

Arabicع ق ل

Reflects the importance of reason and wisdom in Islamic thought.

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بَسَّام

Bassam

Smiling, one who always smiles

Arabicب س م

Smiling is a sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), who said a smile is charity.

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دَوْلَت

Dawlat

Wealth, state, good fortune

Arabicد و ل

Common in South and Central Asian Muslim communities.

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فَضْل

Fadl

Grace, favor, bounty

Arabicف ض ل

Refers to the grace and bounty of Allah bestowed upon His servants.

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هِشَام

Hisham

Generous, crushing, breaking bread

Arabicه ش م

A name from a noble Arab tribe. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was an Umayyad caliph.

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إِقْبَال

Iqbal

Prosperity, good fortune, turning toward

Arabic/Urduق ب ل

Muhammad Iqbal (رحمه الله), the great poet-philosopher of the Muslim world.

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جِبْرِيل

Jibril

Servant of Allah, mighty one of God

Hebrew/Arabic

Angel Gabriel, the archangel who delivered revelation to the prophets.

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مِيكَائِيل

Mikail

He who is like God

Hebrew/Arabic

Angel Michael, responsible for natural phenomena and sustenance according to Islamic tradition.

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رَائِد

Raed

Pioneer, leader, explorer

Arabicر و د

Represents leadership and being first in exploring new paths.

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شَفِيق

Shafiq

Compassionate, kind, tender

Arabicش ف ق

Compassion is a central virtue in Islam — the Quran begins with Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim.

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وَدُود

Wadud

Loving, affectionate, devoted

Arabicو د د

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Wadud). Refers to deep love and affection.

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فَاطِمَة

Fatima

One who weans, abstainer

Arabicف ط م

Daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ) and wife of Ali. The highest-ranking woman in Islam alongside Khadija, Maryam, and Asiya.

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عَائِشَة

Aisha

Living, flourishing, well-off

Arabicع ي ش

Wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), called the Mother of the Believers. One of the greatest scholars of hadith.

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خَدِيجَة

Khadija

Premature child, early birth, trustworthy

Arabicخ د ج

First wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), first to accept Islam, the greatest support of the early Muslim community.

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مَرْيَم

Maryam

Beloved, of the sea, pious worshipper

Hebrew/Arabic

Mary, mother of Isa (عليه السلام). The only woman mentioned by name in the Quran; a surah is named after her.

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زَيْنَب

Zainab

Fragrant flower tree, adornment of the father

Arabicز ي ن

Name of two daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet (ﷺ), and a wife of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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حَفْصَة

Hafsa

Young lioness, gathering, cub

Arabicح ف ص

Wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab. Entrusted with the written compilation of the Quran.

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رُقَيَّة

Ruqayya

Rising, ascending, charm

Arabicر ق ي

Daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ). She and her sister Umm Kulthum were both wives of Uthman ibn Affan.

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أَسْمَاء

Asma

Lofty, eminent, names

Arabicس م و

Asma bint Abi Bakr (رضي الله عنها), known as Dhāt al-Nitāqayn (She of the Two Belts), daughter of Abu Bakr.

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سُمَيَّة

Sumayyah

Elevated, high

Arabicس م و

The first martyr in Islam. Sumayyah bint Khayyat (رضي الله عنها) was killed for refusing to renounce Islam.

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نُور

Nur

Light, divine light, radiance

Arabicن و ر

Allah is described as the Light of the heavens and the earth (24:35). A beautiful and meaningful name.

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صَفَاء

Safa

Purity, serenity, clarity

Arabicص ف و

Al-Safa is one of the two hills in Makkah between which pilgrims walk during Hajj and Umrah.

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مَرْوَة

Marwa

Flint stone, white marble-like stone

Arabicم ر و

Al-Marwa is the second of the two sacred hills in Makkah. Running between Safa and Marwa is a rite of Hajj.

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لَيْلَى

Layla

Night, born at night, dark beauty

Arabicل ي ل

A classic Arabic name. Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) is the most blessed night in the Islamic calendar.

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آمِنَة

Amina

Trustworthy, truthful, peaceful

Arabicأ م ن

The name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) beloved mother. She passed away when he was six years old.

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صَفِيَّة

Safiya

Pure, serene, untroubled

Arabicص ف و

Safiya bint Abd al-Muttalib (رضي الله عنها), aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ). Also a wife of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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هُدَى

Huda

Guidance, right direction

Arabicه د ي

The Quran is described as Huda (guidance) for the believers (2:2). A deeply meaningful name.

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إِيمَان

Iman

Faith, belief, trust in Allah

Arabicأ م ن

Iman (faith) is the foundation of Islam, comprising belief in Allah, angels, books, prophets, the Last Day, and divine decree.

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نَادِيَة

Nadia

Tender, delicate, moist with dew

Arabicن د و

Evokes freshness, tenderness, and gentleness — virtues admired in Islamic character.

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رَانِيَة

Rania

Gazing, looking with admiration

Arabicر ن و

A name suggesting contemplation and wonder, tied to the Islamic practice of reflection (tafakkur).

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سَلْمَى

Salma

Safe, peaceful, sound

Arabicس ل م

Salma bint Amr, the maternal grandmother of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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طَاهِرَة

Tahira

Pure, chaste, holy

Arabicط ه ر

A title of Khadija (رضي الله عنها). Purity is central to Islam — 'Cleanliness is half of faith.'

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وَفَاء

Wafaa

Loyalty, faithfulness, fulfillment

Arabicو ف ي

Faithfulness and fulfilling one's promises are great virtues emphasized in Islam.

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يَاسَمِين

Yasmin

Jasmine flower

Persian/Arabic

A fragrant flower widely cultivated across the Muslim world. Represents beauty and purity.

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زَهْرَاء

Zahra

Radiant, blooming, white flower

Arabicز ه ر

Al-Zahra is a title of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ), meaning the radiant or resplendent one.

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بَسْمَة

Basma

Smile

Arabicب س م

Smiling is a sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ). A beautiful name reflecting warmth and kindness.

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دُعَاء

Duaa

Prayer, supplication, calling upon Allah

Arabicد ع و

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Dua is the essence of worship. A deeply spiritual name.

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فَائِزَة

Faiza

Victorious, successful, winner

Arabicف و ز

The Quran uses Fauz (triumph) to describe the success of the believers in the hereafter.

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غُفْرَان

Ghufran

Forgiveness, pardon

Arabicغ ف ر

Allah's forgiveness is boundless. The Prophet (ﷺ) constantly sought Allah's forgiveness.

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هِبَة

Hibah

Gift, grant, blessing from Allah

Arabicو ه ب

A child is a gift (hibah) from Allah. One of the 99 Names of Allah is Al-Wahhab (the Bestower of Gifts).

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جُمَانَة

Jumana

Pearl, silver pearl

Arabicج م ن

A daughter of Abu Sufyan was named Jumanah. The pearl is a symbol of purity and rarity.

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خَوْلَة

Khawla

Gazelle, deer

Arabicخ و ل

Khawla bint Thalaba (رضي الله عنها), whose complaint to Allah is mentioned at the start of Surah Al-Mujadila.

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لِينَة

Lina

Tender, soft, gentle

Arabicل ي ن

Gentleness (lin) is a virtue praised in the Quran and Sunnah. Allah is gentle and loves gentleness.

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مَلَاك

Malak

Angel, essence, soul

Arabicم ل ك

Angels (Malaikah) are honored beings in Islam, created from light, who carry out Allah's commands.

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نَبِيلَة

Nabila

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Arabicن ب ل

Feminine form of Nabil. Represents nobility of character and virtue.

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رِيم

Reem

White gazelle, graceful deer

Arabicر ي م

The white gazelle is a symbol of grace and beauty in classical Arabic poetry.

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سَمِيرَة

Samira

Entertaining companion, night conversation partner

Arabicس م ر

Feminine form of Samir. Represents warmth, sociability, and good character.

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تَسْنِيم

Tasneem

A spring in paradise, loftiness

Arabicس ن م

Mentioned in the Quran (83:27) as a blessed spring from which the righteous drink in paradise.

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عُلْيَا

Ulya

Highest, most elevated, supreme

Arabicع ل و

Represents loftiness of rank, character, and aspiration — a virtue in Islam.

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يَارَا

Yara

Small butterfly, warmth

Arabic/Persian

A popular name in Arab and Persian cultures, symbolizing delicacy and beauty.

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عَبِير

Abeer

Fragrance, perfume, aroma

Arabicع ب ر

A name evoking pleasant fragrance. The Prophet (ﷺ) loved good scents.

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بَيَان

Bayan

Eloquence, clarity, expression

Arabicب ي ن

Allah taught humans eloquence (Bayan) — mentioned in Surah Al-Rahman (55:4).

female

بُشْرَى

Bushra

Good news, glad tidings, omen of good

Arabicب ش ر

Glad tidings are promised to the believers in the Quran (10:64). A joyful and hopeful name.

female

دِينَا

Dina

Religion, righteous, judged with justice

Arabic/Hebrewد ي ن

Related to Deen (religion/way of life). Represents commitment to Allah's guidance.

male

فَرُّخ

Farrukh

Happy, joyful, auspicious

Persian/Arabic

Common in Central Asian Muslim communities (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, etc.).

female

غَادَة

Ghada

Graceful, young woman, gentle

Arabicغ د و

Represents grace and gentle movement. A name popular across the Arab world.

female

إِكْرَام

Ikram

Honor, generosity, noble treatment

Arabicك ر م

Honoring guests is a highly emphasized virtue in Islam.

female

جَنَى

Jana

Fruit, harvest, to reap

Arabicج ن ي

Evokes the beauty of gathering fruit — a metaphor for the fruits of faith and good deeds.

female

كَوْثَر

Kawther

Abundance, river in paradise

Arabicك ث ر

Surah Al-Kawthar (108) was revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ), promising him abundant good and a blessed river in Jannah.

female

لُجَيْن

Lujain

Silver

Arabicل ج ن

Silver is mentioned in the Quran as an adornment of paradise. A name symbolizing purity and value.

female

مَنَال

Manal

Attainment, achievement, something gained

Arabicم ن ل

Represents success in achieving one's goals through effort and trust in Allah.

female

نَدَى

Nada

Dew, generosity, morning moisture

Arabicن د و

Dew on the morning grass is a symbol of freshness, purity, and Allah's blessings.

female

عُلَا

Ola

Elevated, high, sublime

Arabicع ل و

Represents loftiness and high aspirations in faith and character.

female

رَنِيم

Raneem

Melody, humming, pleasant sound

Arabicر ن م

Evokes beautiful sound and melody, often associated with Quranic recitation.

female

شَهْد

Shahd

Honey, honeycomb

Arabicش ه د

Honey (Asal) is mentioned in the Quran as a cure for people (16:69). A sweet and meaningful name.

female

ثُرَيَّا

Thuraya

The Pleiades star cluster, wealthy, abundant

Arabicث ر و

The Pleiades are mentioned in hadith. Named for the beautiful star cluster in the night sky.

female

وِدَاد

Widad

Love, affection, friendship

Arabicو د د

Islamic brotherhood and love are central to the Muslim community (Ummah).

female

أَرْوَى

Arwa

Mountain gazelle, satisfied

Arabicر و ي

Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib (رضي الله عنها), aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ).

female

رَوْضَة

Rawda

Garden, meadow, verdant land

Arabicر و ض

Al-Rawda al-Sharifa is the garden between the Prophet's (ﷺ) grave and his pulpit — a garden of paradise.

female

يُسْرَى

Yusra

Ease, prosperity, comfort

Arabicي س ر

The Quran promises: Verily, with hardship comes ease (94:5). A hopeful and comforting name.

female

لَامِيَة

Lamia

Shining, lustrous, radiant

Arabicل م ي

A name evoking radiance and brilliance. Light is a central metaphor in the Quran.

female

أُمَيْمَة

Omayma

Little mother, young mother

Arabicأ م م

A diminutive term of endearment. Omayma bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet (ﷺ).

female

سِهَام

Siham

Arrows, darts

Arabicس ه م

A powerful name evoking precision and strength. Used in classical Arabic poetry.

female

وَجْد

Wajd

Ecstasy, deep love, passionate emotion

Arabicو ج د

In Sufi tradition, Wajd refers to the state of spiritual ecstasy in the remembrance of Allah.

female

زَيْنَة

Zeina

Beauty, adornment, ornament

Arabicز ي ن

Used in the Quran: Tell believing women to lower their gaze... and not display their Zeenah (adornment) (24:31).

female

نُور

Nour

Light, divine light, radiance

Arabicن و ر

Variant of Nur. Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth (24:35).

female

إِلْهَام

Elham

Inspiration, divine inspiration

Arabicل ه م

Allah inspires the soul with what is right (91:8). A name associated with divine guidance.

female

حِصَّة

Hessa

Fortunate share, lucky portion

Arabicح ص ص

Popular in the Gulf region, especially in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

female

كَنْزَة

Kanza

Hidden treasure

Arabicك ن ز

A name evoking preciousness and hidden worth. True treasure in Islam is righteous deeds.

female

مَيْسَاء

Maysaa

Walking with pride and grace

Arabicم ي س

A classical Arabic name for a woman who walks with dignified grace.

female

نَسْرِين

Nasreen

Wild rose, dog rose

Persian/Arabic

A flower name popular across Persian, Turkish, and South Asian Muslim communities.

unisex

سَلَام

Salam

Peace, safety, security

Arabicس ل م

As-Salam is one of the 99 Names of Allah. Muslims greet each other with As-Salamu Alaykum (Peace be upon you).

male

إِسْلَام

Islam

Submission to Allah, peace through surrender

Arabicس ل م

The name of the religion. Rarely used as a personal name but found in some Muslim communities.

female

رَحْمَة

Rahma

Mercy, compassion, divine grace

Arabicر ح م

The Prophet (ﷺ) was described as a Mercy to all worlds (21:107). A deeply beautiful name.

female

تَقْوَى

Taqwa

God-consciousness, piety, righteousness

Arabicو ق ي

Taqwa is the highest virtue in Islam: Verily, the most noble among you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous (49:13).

female

إِسْرَاء

Isra

Night journey, nocturnal travel

Arabicس ر ي

Al-Isra is the miraculous night journey of the Prophet (ﷺ) from Makkah to Jerusalem, referenced in Surah 17.

male

مِعْرَاج

Miraj

Ascent, heavenly ascension

Arabicع ر ج

Al-Miraj was the Prophet's (ﷺ) ascension through the heavens on the night of Isra wal Miraj.

female

قَمَر

Qamar

Moon

Arabicق م ر

The Quran swears by the moon (Al-Qamar) in multiple surahs. Surah 54 is called Al-Qamar.

female

شَمْس

Shams

Sun

Arabicش م س

The Quran swears by the sun in Surah Al-Shams (91:1). Represents brilliance and life-giving energy.

female

لُبْنَى

Lubna

Storax tree, fragrant resin

Arabicل ب ن

A beautiful classical Arabic name for a type of fragrant tree. Used by the first Muslims.

female

مُنَى

Muna

Wishes, desires, hopes

Arabicم ن ي

Muna is also the name of the valley near Makkah where pilgrims stay during Hajj.

female

سَنَاء

Sana

Radiance, brilliance, resplendence

Arabicس ن و

Evokes brightness and the radiance of the divine light that guides believers.

female

هَنَاء

Hana

Happiness, bliss, contentment

Arabicه ن أ

Represents the inner happiness and contentment (contentment is a treasure — hadith) of a believer.

female

إِنْصَاف

Insaf

Justice, fairness, equity

Arabicن ص ف

Justice (Adl and Insaf) is one of the foundational principles of Islam.

female

جُود

Joud

Generosity, munificence, giving

Arabicج و د

The Prophet (ﷺ) was described as the most generous of people. Generosity is highly praised in Islam.

female

خَنْسَاء

Khansa

Small-nosed, female gazelle

Arabicخ ن س

Al-Khansa (رضي الله عنها) was a famous Arab poetess who accepted Islam and lost her four sons at the Battle of Qadisiyya.

female

نُهَى

Nuha

Intellect, wisdom, mind

Arabicن ه ي

Mentioned in the Quran (20:54) as a reference to people of understanding. A deeply meaningful name.

female

رَزَان

Razan

Calm, composed, dignified

Arabicر ز ن

Represents the dignity and composure admired in Islamic character.

female

عُظْمَى

Uzma

Greatest, most supreme

Arabicع ظ م

Reflects supreme greatness. Refers to Allah's majesty (Al-Azim, the Most Great).

female

وَضْحَاء

Wadha

Clear, bright, radiant

Arabicو ض ح

Evokes clarity and brightness, as in the clear white light of the moon.

female

زُمُرُّد

Zumurrud

Emerald

Persian/Arabic

Emeralds are mentioned in the Quran as adornments of paradise. A name of beauty and rarity.

female

تَوْبَة

Tawba

Repentance, turning back to Allah

Arabicت و ب

Allah is Al-Tawwab (the Accepter of Repentance). Surah 9 is called Surah Al-Tawba.

female

شُرُوق

Shuruq

Sunrise, dawn light

Arabicش ر ق

Represents new beginnings and the light of a new day — a symbol of hope in Islam.

male

أَمِين

Amin

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Arabicأ م ن

Al-Amin was the title given to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by the people of Makkah.

male

صَادِق

Sadiq

Truthful, sincere, honest

Arabicص د ق

As-Sadiq was a title of the Prophet (ﷺ). Truthfulness is one of the pillars of good character in Islam.

female

حَيَاة

Hayat

Life, existence

Arabicح ي ي

Allah is Al-Hayy (the Ever-Living). Life is a trust from Allah to be spent in His service.

female

فَرَح

Farah

Joy, happiness, gladness

Arabicف ر ح

The joy of a believer is in remembering Allah and living righteously.

female

رِهَام

Riham

Light rain, gentle rain

Arabicر ه م

Rain is a mercy from Allah (7:57). Gentle rain symbolizes blessings and sustenance.

female

هِبَة

Hiba

Gift, present, bestowed blessing

Arabicو ه ب

Children are a gift from Allah. One of the 99 Names of Allah is Al-Wahhab (the Giver of Gifts).

female

دُعَاء

Dua

Supplication, prayer, invocation

Arabicد ع و

Variant spelling of Duaa. The weapon of the believer and the essence of worship.

female

مُنْتَهَى

Muntaha

The utmost limit, the furthest end

Arabicن ه ي

Sidrat al-Muntaha is the tree at the furthest boundary of the heavens, beyond which no creation can pass.

male

حُذَيْفَة

Huzaifa

One who cuts short

Arabicح ذ ف

Hudhaifa ibn al-Yaman (رضي الله عنه), a close Companion entrusted with knowledge of the hypocrites.

male

سَعْد

Sad

Good fortune, happiness

Arabicس ع د

Alternate shorter form of Saad. Also the name of a Quranic surah (Surah 38, Sad).

male

خَيْر

Khair

Goodness, virtue, welfare

Arabicخ ي ر

The Quran frequently uses Khayr to describe the good of this world and the next.

male

بَرَاء

Bara

Innocence, free from guilt

Arabicب ر أ

Bara ibn Azib (رضي الله عنه) was a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

female

سَلْوَى

Salwa

Consolation, solace, quail (food from heaven)

Arabicس ل و

Al-Salwa is the quail that Allah sent as food from heaven for the Children of Israel (2:57).

female

آسِيَة

Asiya

One who heals, comforter

Arabicأ س ي

Asiya bint Muzahim (رضي الله عنها), the wife of Pharaoh, is one of the four greatest women in Islam.

female

حَلِيمَة

Halima

Patient, gentle, forbearing

Arabicح ل م

Halima al-Sadiyya (رضي الله عنها), the foster mother who nursed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

male

صُهَيْب

Suhaib

Reddish blond, tawny

Arabicص ه ب

Suhaib ibn Sinan al-Rumi (رضي الله عنه), a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) known for his sacrifice for Islam.

male

صُهَيْب

Suhayb

Reddish blond, tawny

Arabicص ه ب

Alternate transliteration of Suhaib. The same beloved Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

male

مُخْتَار

Mukhtar

Chosen, selected, the elect

Arabicخ ي ر

Al-Mukhtar (the Chosen) is a title of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Means divinely chosen and selected.