Islamic Baby Names

Muhammad

Praised, commendable

Ahmad

Most praiseworthy

Ibrahim

Father of nations

Ismail

God hears

Ishaq

He laughs (Isaac)

Yaqub

Supplanter (Jacob)

Yusuf

God increases (Joseph)

Musa

Drawn from the water (Moses)

Harun

Exalted, high mountain (Aaron)

Isa

God is my salvation (Jesus)

Yahya

God is gracious (John)

Sulayman

Man of peace (Solomon)

Dawud

Beloved (David)

Idris

Studious, learned (Enoch)

Ilyas

My God is the Lord (Elias)

Nuh

Rest, comfort (Noah)

Hud

Guidance

Salih

Righteous, pious

Lut

Lot

Ayyub

To return (Job)

Shuayb

One who guides aright

Yunus

Dove (Jonah)

Zakariyya

God remembers (Zechariah)

Adam

Earth; the first man

Luqman

Wise, sagacious

Ali

High, exalted, noble

Omar

Life, long-lived

Usman

Baby bustard (a noble bird)

Hasan

Handsome, good

Husayn

Good, handsome (diminutive)

Khalid

Eternal, immortal

Bilal

Moisture, freshness

Hamza

Strong, steadfast

Zaid

Growth, abundance

Talha

Tall tree

Jabir

Comforter, restorer

Ammar

Builder, one who lives long

Salman

Safe, peaceful

Muadh

One who seeks refuge in Allah

Saad

Good fortune, happiness

Bakr

Young camel; early riser

Usamah

Lion

Yasir

Easy, prosperous

Jibril

Servant of Allah (Archangel Gabriel)

Mikail

Who is like God (Archangel)

Abdullah

Servant of Allah

Abdurrahman

Servant of the Most Gracious

Sufyan

Swift, light

Nawfal

Generous, handsome

Qasim

Distributor, divider

Aamir

Prosperous, full of life

Abbas

Lion, stern-faced

Adeel

Just, upright

Adham

Dark, jet-black

Adil

Just, fair

Afzal

Most excellent, superior

Ahsan

Most beautiful, best

Akbar

Greatest

Akram

Most generous, noblest

Aleem

Knowledgeable, learned

Amir

Prince, commander

Anwar

Radiant, luminous

Aqeel

Wise, intelligent

Arham

Most merciful

Arif

Knowing, wise

Aryan

Illustrious, noble

Asad

Lion

Asif

Forgiveness, wrath (Quranic)

Asim

Protector, guardian

Atif

Kind, compassionate

Awab

Repentant, one who turns to Allah

Ayaan

Gift of God, fortune

Aydin

Bright, enlightened, clear

Azhar

Radiant, brilliant, shining

Aziz

Dear, powerful, noble

Badr

Full moon

Baha

Splendour, magnificence

Basim

Smiling, cheerful

Bashir

Bringer of good news

Bassel

Brave, courageous

Daniyal

God is my judge (Daniel)

Emir

Prince, ruler

Fahad

Lynx, leopard

Faisal

Decisive, judge

Farhan

Happy, joyful

Farid

Unique, precious

Farooq

One who distinguishes truth from falsehood

Faris

Knight, horseman

Fuad

Heart, mind

Ghazi

Warrior, conqueror

Habib

Beloved, dear

Hakim

Wise, judicious

Hani

Happy, content

Harith

Ploughman, cultivator

Hatim

Decisive, one who judges

Hilal

Crescent moon, new moon

Imad

Pillar, support

Imran

Prosperity, long life

Iqbal

Prosperity, good fortune

Jamal

Beauty, grace

Jameel

Beautiful, handsome

Jawad

Generous, open-handed

Kamal

Perfection, excellence

Kareem

Noble, generous

Khalil

Friend, companion, intimate

Layth

Lion

Mahmoud

Praiseworthy, commendable

Majid

Glorious, noble

Malik

King, owner

Mansur

Victorious, helped by God

Marwan

Flint stone, solid

Mazin

Clouds bearing rain

Muhsin

Charitable, one who does good

Munir

Bright, radiant, luminous

Murad

Desired, intended, wished for

Mustafa

Chosen, selected

Nadir

Rare, unique

Naeem

Bliss, ease, comfort

Nabil

Noble, honourable

Nasir

Helper, supporter

Rabi

Spring, springtime

Raheem

Merciful, compassionate

Ramzi

Symbolic

Rashid

Rightly guided, mature

Rayan

Gate of Paradise (door of Jannah)

Rayhan

Fragrant plant, sweet basil

Ridha

Contentment, approval

Riyad

Gardens, meadows

Sabir

Patient, enduring

Sadiq

Truthful, sincere

Saeed

Happy, fortunate

Sajid

One who prostrates to Allah

Salah

Righteousness, goodness

Sami

Elevated, sublime

Samir

Entertaining companion

Shahid

Witness, martyr

Shakir

Grateful, thankful

Suhail

Canopus (bright star), easy

Taha

Opening letters of Quran 20

Talal

Fine rain, pleasant

Tariq

Morning star, night visitor

Tawfiq

Success, divine guidance

Taymur

Iron, strong

Walid

Newborn, son

Waqar

Dignity, prestige

Waseem

Handsome, graceful

Wisam

Medal of honour, badge

Zafar

Victory, triumph

Zahid

Devout, ascetic

Zahir

Manifest, apparent

Zain

Beauty, grace, adornment

Zayan

Beautiful, graceful

Zaki

Intelligent, pure

Zeeshan

With dignity, high status

Ziyad

Growth, increase, abundance

Zuhayr

Bright, shining

Aisha

Living, life, she who lives

Fatima

One who abstains, weaner

Khadija

Premature child, trustworthy

Maryam

Beloved, exalted (Mary)

Zaynab

Fragrant flower, beautiful tree

Hafsa

Lioness cub, gathering

Safiya

Pure, sincere

Sumayya

High above, exalted

Asma

Names, exalted

Ruqayyah

Rising, ascent

Khawla

Graceful, female deer

Halima

Gentle, patient, mild

Amina

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Hajar

Migrate, flee

Asiya

One who heals, consoling

Bilqis

Queen of Sheba

Farida

Unique, precious gem

Shaima

Of good character, mark

Dhuha

Morning sunshine, forenoon

Isra

Night journey

Iqra

Recite, read

Sakina

Tranquility, peace of heart

Tasneem

Fountain of Paradise

Tuba

Blessing, bliss

Aalia

High, exalted, noble

Abeer

Fragrance, perfume

Abida

Worshipper, devoted

Adila

Just, fair

Ahlam

Dreams, aspirations

Aleena

Soft, delicate

Aliya

High, sublime, exalted

Almas

Diamond

Amani

Wishes, aspirations, hopes

Amira

Princess, ruler

Amna

Safe, secure, peaceful

Anisa

Friendly, agreeable

Arwa

Mountain gazelle

Aseel

Original, pure, noble

Ayla

Moonlight, halo of light

Basma

Smile

Batool

Virgin, devoted to worship

Dalal

Pampering, coquetry

Dalia

Dahlia flower, grape vine

Dina

Religion, faith

Farah

Joy, happiness

Farwa

Fur, affluence

Fizza

Silver

Ghada

Beautiful, graceful young woman

Ghazala

Gazelle, sun at rising

Habiba

Beloved, dear

Hadiya

Gift, guide to righteousness

Hana

Happiness, bliss

Hanaan

Tenderness, compassion

Heba

Gift, divine gift

Hifza

Protection, preservation

Hira

Cave of Hira (where revelation began)

Houriya

Houri, angel of Paradise

Huda

Right guidance, right path

Iffat

Chastity, modesty

Ikram

Honour, generosity, respect

Imaan

Faith, belief

Jumanah

Pearl

Kamila

Perfect, complete

Lamia

Radiant, lustrous

Layla

Night, intoxicating

Lina

Tender, soft palm tree

Lubna

Storax tree (symbol of sweetness)

Lujain

Silver

Madiha

Praiseworthy, commendable

Mahnoor

Moonlight

Malak

Angel

Malika

Queen

Manar

Lighthouse, beacon of light

Marwa

Flint stone, a hill near Mecca

Maysa

Walking with pride

Mina

Enamel, harbour, a place near Mecca

Nabila

Noble, honourable

Nadia

Moist with dew, tender

Naima

Comfortable, serene, living in ease

Najah

Success, achievement

Najwa

Whisper, secret conversation

Nashwa

Elation, joy

Nida

Call, voice

Nisa

Women

Noura

Light, radiance

Rabia

Spring, springtime

Raghad

Pleasant life, ease

Rana

Gazelle, to gaze

Rania

Gazing, looking

Rawda

Garden, meadow

Ruba

Hills, high ground

Saba

Morning breeze

Sabeen

Thin stream of water

Sadia

Fortunate, happy

Sahira

Wakeful, the earth

Salma

Peaceful, safe

Samia

Elevated, noble

Sana

Radiance, brilliance

Sara

Princess, noblewoman (Sarah)

Sawsan

Lily of the valley

Shirin

Sweet, pleasant

Suha

A small star

Suhana

Pleasant, charming

Tahira

Pure, chaste, virtuous

Umayma

Little mother

Walaa

Loyalty, devotion

Warda

Rose

Yasmin

Jasmine flower

Yusra

Ease, prosperity

Zahra

Bright, brilliant, radiant

Zara

Flower, light, splendour

Zaria

Rose, flower

Zeynep

Fragrant flower (Turkish form of Zaynab)

Zulaikha

Brilliant beauty

Nour

Light, radiance

Noor

Light, divine light

Qamar

Moon

Roshan

Bright, luminous, radiant

Anas

Friendliness, intimacy, companionship

Zubair

Strong, pure gold

Suhayb

Reddish-haired, companion of the Prophet

Uqbah

Mountain pass, difficult journey overcome

Muaz

Protected by Allah, seeking refuge

Uwais

A gift, noble companion of the Prophet

Qays

Firm, steadfast, measuring

Ubay

My father, proud

Noman

Good fortune, prosperity

Mahdi

Rightly guided one

Yasin

Surah 36 of the Quran

Muzammil

One wrapped in garments

Minhaj

Clear path, method, way

Ridwan

Pleasure, approval, divine contentment

Nasr

Victory, divine help

Siraj

Lamp, luminous torch, light

Misbah

Lamp, lantern, light source

Rayaan

Lush, plentiful, gate of Paradise for the fasting

Ghaith

Rain, relief, aid from Allah

Haytham

Young eagle, strong and sharp

Majd

Glory, honor, greatness

Nizar

Keen-eyed, precious, little water

Saqib

Piercing star, brilliant, radiant

Wasim

Handsome, good-looking, graceful

Wissam

Medal, badge of honor

Ziad

Abundance, growth, increase

Saif

Sword, decisive and sharp

Salim

Safe, sound, intact, peaceful

Sharif

Noble, honourable, eminent

Shuja

Brave, courageous, bold

Sultan

Authority, ruler, power

Umair

Prosperous, full of life

Wadud

Loving, affectionate, warm-hearted

Wael

One who seeks shelter and refuge

Raed

Pioneer, leader, explorer

Rami

Archer, marksman

Sabah

Morning, dawn

Tahir

Pure, clean, chaste

Ameen

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Ashraf

Most noble, most honourable

Azeez

Mighty, powerful, beloved

Fahim

Intelligent, understanding, perceptive

Hafiz

Guardian, one who memorizes the Quran

Hamid

Praiser of Allah, thankful

Mukhtar

Chosen, elected, selected

Mahmud

Praised, commendable

Masud

Fortunate, happy, prosperous

Qadir

Powerful, capable, able

Raif

Merciful, compassionate, kind

Rauf

Very compassionate, very merciful

Naaim

Blissful, at ease, in comfort

Nafi

Beneficial, profitable, helpful

Najeeb

Noble, precious, intelligent

Naseem

Fresh breeze, gentle wind

Nawaf

High, elevated, eminent

Sameer

Entertaining companion, one who narrates

Talib

Seeker of knowledge, student

Thaqib

Piercing, shooting star

Ubaidullah

Small servant of Allah

Umar

Life, long-lived

Yasser

Easy, prosperous, wealthy

Mahfuz

Protected, guarded by Allah

Muslim

One who submits to Allah

Mutasim

One who holds fast to Allah

Mufid

Useful, beneficial, informative

Mukhlis

Sincere, devoted, faithful

Mundhir

Warner, cautioner

Murtada

Approved, content, chosen

Naveed

Good news, glad tidings

Nayef

High, eminent, surplus

Parwez

Victorious, fortunate

Raees

Chief, leader, head

Ramadan

The blessed month of fasting

Raza

Contentment, divine approval

Rifat

High rank, elevation, dignity

Saood

Good fortune, happiness, prosperity

Sarwar

Joy, happiness, leader

Taimur

Iron, strong

Tanveer

Enlightened, illuminated, radiant

Mumtaz

Distinguished, excellent, superior

Mazhar

Manifestation, appearance, expression

Mirza

Prince, nobleman

Mueen

Helper, supporter, assistant

Mujeeb

One who responds, the answerer

Nabeel

Noble, high-born, intelligent

Naqeeb

Chief, representative, leader

Nasrullah

Victory of Allah

Nisar

Scattered flowers, sacrifice

Owais

A gift, noble companion

Nailah

One who achieves and attains

Rumaisa

White-footed gazelle, companion

Atika

Pure, fragrant, clear

Lubaba

Core, essence, heart of things

Hind

Group of camels, companion name

Buraira

Innocent, pure, companion name

Sirin

Sweet, companion of the Prophet

Nusaiba

Dainty, brave companion of the Prophet

Hawaa

Eve, mother of mankind

Kawther

Abundant good, river in Paradise

Bushra

Glad tidings, good news

Abrar

Righteous ones, the pious

Afnan

Tree branches, lush foliage

Alaa

Blessings, bounties of Allah

Bayan

Clarity, eloquence, expression

Hoor

Maidens of Paradise, pure

Iram

Garden of Paradise, beautiful city

Lulua

Pearl of great beauty

Mawadda

Love, affection, tender care

Mutmainna

Soul at peace and tranquility

Naba

Great news, important announcement

Fajr

Dawn, daybreak, new beginning

Safa

Purity, clarity, serenity

Salwa

Consolation, comfort, quail

Sundus

Fine green silk of Paradise

Hanifa

True monotheist, upright believer

Elaf

Familiarity, security, comfort

Amal

Hope, aspiration, dream

Arij

Fragrance, sweet pleasant smell

Faiza

Victorious, successful, triumphant

Haala

Halo of light around the moon

Hayat

Life, vitality, living

Ibtisam

Smiling, cheerful, joy

Ilham

Inspiration, intuition, divine guidance

Inas

Friendliness, sociability, joy

Inaya

Care, concern, divine help

Jana

Harvest, Paradise garden, to reap

Jinan

Gardens of Paradise, hearts

Kareema

Generous, noble, honourable

Lara

Cheerful, bright

Layan

Soft, gentle, tender

Lamees

Soft to the touch, delicate

Leen

Soft, gentle, tender

Maha

Wild cow with beautiful eyes

Mahira

Skilled, expert, proficient

Manahil

Springs of fresh water

Maram

Wish, desire, goal, aspiration

Mayada

Walking gracefully, swaying

Muna

Wish, desire, aspiration

Nawal

Gift, attainment, favour

Neda

Call, dew, generosity

Nesreen

Wild rose, eglantine

Nuha

Intelligence, wisdom, sharp mind

Ola

Highness, elevation, ascent

Rabab

White cloud, gentle breeze

Rahaf

Delicate, fine, graceful

Rahima

Merciful, compassionate

Raida

Pioneer, leader, explorer

Reem

White gazelle, elegant

Rukan

Steady, confident, firm

Sadaf

Seashell, mother of pearl

Safwa

Purity, the best of everything

Samah

Generosity, forgiveness, tolerance

Samar

Evening conversation, fruit of trees

Sameera

Entertaining companion, storyteller

Shahd

Honey, honeycomb, sweet

Shafa

Healing, cure, recovery

Shorouk

Sunrise, radiance, dawning light

Suraya

The Pleiades star cluster, chandelier

Tala

Young palm tree, gold

Thana

Praise, gratitude, commendation

Thurayya

The Pleiades, brilliant stars

Umnia

Wish, aspiration, desire

Wasima

Beautiful, graceful, good-looking

Wisal

Reunion, union with the beloved

Yara

Small butterfly, friend

Afaf

Chastity, purity, virtue

Aida

Returning, helpful, visiting

Ambar

Ambergris, amber, precious perfume

Asala

Originality, authenticity, noble roots

Asna

Most splendid, most beautiful

Athar

Most pure, most pious

Awatif

Tender feelings, compassion

Ayda

Visitor, returning, benefit

Azeeza

Mighty, beloved, dear

Badra

Full moon, brilliant radiance

Baraka

Divine blessing, abundance

Bisma

Smile, mark of joy

Duaa

Prayer, supplication to Allah

Falak

The universe, orbit of the stars

Fariha

Happy, joyful, cheerful

Fedaa

Sacrifice, devotion, redemption

Ghadeer

Small stream, crystal brook

Hibah

Gift from Allah, blessing

Ibtihaj

Joy, delight, happiness

Joud

Generosity, excellence, bounty

Kawkab

Star, planet

Khulood

Immortality, eternity, everlasting

Maali

Heights, noble aspirations

Mayar

Standard, value, criterion

Miram

Wish, desire, aspirations

Munirah

Luminous, radiant, enlightened

Naghma

Melody, musical note, harmonious

Nahed

Maturing, rising, reaching

Naja

Salvation, safety, deliverance

Najeeba

Noble, precious, distinguished

Neeloofar

Water lily, beautiful flower

Nihad

Spirit, nature, soul

Qudsia

Holy, sacred, pure and divine

Raghda

Pleasant life, comfort, ease

Ruwaa

Beautiful vision, captivating

Sanaa

Brilliance, splendor, radiance

Shaheen

Falcon, hawk, noble bird

Zoha

Forenoon light, morning brightness

Afreen

Praise, encouragement, well done

Joudi

Generous, benevolent, mountain

Nahla

Drink of water, bee, sip

Nakia

Pure, clean, spotless

Jannah

Paradise, garden of Eden

Afra

White, fair-complexioned