Islamic Names
Explore meaningful Islamic names for boys and girls — each with its meaning, Arabic spelling and origin. Search a name, browse A–Z, or filter by gender to find the perfect Muslim baby name.
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Ibn Abi Awfa
ابن ابی اوفیٰ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ibn Umm Maktum
ابن ام مکتوم
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ibrad
ابراد
Meaning: Entering into the cool of the day
Origin: Arabic
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Ibrahim
ابراہیم
Meaning: Name of a Prophet
Origin: Quranic
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Ibtihal
ابتہال
Meaning: Supplicating with deep humility
Origin: Arabic
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Ibtisam
ابتسام
Meaning: Smile, cheerfulness
Origin: Arabic
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Idrak
ادراک
Meaning: Perception, understanding, intellect
Origin: Arabic
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Idris
ادریس
Meaning: Name of a Prophet
Origin: Quranic
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Iflah
افلاح
Meaning: Succeeding, prospering
Origin: Arabic
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Iftikhar
افتخار
Meaning: Pride, distinction, eminence
Origin: Arabic
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Ihmirar
احمرار
Meaning: Turning red
Origin: Arabic
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Ihsan
احسان
Meaning: Kindness, good conduct
Origin: Arabic
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Ikhlas
اخلاص
Meaning: Sincerity, purity of intent
Origin: Arabic
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Ikhtiyar
اختیار
Meaning: Choice, will, discretion
Origin: Arabic
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Ikmal
اکمال
Meaning: Completing, perfecting
Origin: Arabic
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Ikram
اکرام
Meaning: Honour, generosity, hospitality
Origin: Arabic
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Iktisab
اکتساب
Meaning: Earning, acquisition, effort
Origin: Arabic
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Iltimas
التماس
Meaning: Request, entreaty
Origin: Arabic
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Ilyas
الیاس
Meaning: Name of a Prophet
Origin: Quranic
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Imam
امام
Meaning: Leader, guide
Origin: Arabic
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Iman
إيمان
Meaning: Faith, belief, conviction
Origin: Arabic
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Imdad
امداد
Meaning: Help, support, assistance
Origin: Arabic
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Imkan
امکان
Meaning: Power, capability, possibility
Origin: Arabic
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Imran
عمران
Meaning: Prosperity; the family of Imran
Origin: Arabic
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Imru al-Qais
امرؤالقیس
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Imtiaz
امتیاز
Meaning: Distinction, discernment
Origin: Arabic
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Imtidad
امتداد
Meaning: Extension, expansion, growth
Origin: Arabic
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Imtisal
امتثال
Meaning: Compliance, obedience to a command
Origin: Arabic
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Inam
انعام
Meaning: Gift, reward, bounty
Origin: Arabic
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Inaya
عناية
Meaning: Care, concern, protection
Origin: Arabic
About Islamic names and their meanings
Choosing a good name is one of the first rights a child has upon their parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged giving beautiful, meaningful names, and many Muslims look for Islamic baby names rooted in the Qur'an, the names of the prophets, and the companions.
This directory brings together popular Muslim names for boys and girls, each shown with its meaning, Arabic spelling and linguistic origin — whether Arabic, Persian or Quranic. Use the search to look up a specific name or a meaning such as “light” or “mercy”, filter by gender, or browse alphabetically from A to Z.
If you would like guidance on naming from an Islamic perspective, you can always ask a Mufti a question or explore our collection of duas.