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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Madiha
مادحہ
Meaning: One who praises, an admirer
Origin: Arabic
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Mahira
ماہرہ
Meaning: Experienced, expert in her craft
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mahmooda
محمودہ
Meaning: Praiseworthy
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Mahmud
محمود
Meaning: Praised, commended
Origin: Arabic
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Mahnoor
ماہ نور
Meaning: Light of the moon
Origin: Persian
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Maimana
میمنہ
Meaning: Blessing, good fortune; the right flank of an army
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Majida
ماجدہ
Meaning: Generous, excellent, noble
Origin: Arabic
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Maknoona
مکنونہ
Meaning: Hidden, well-guarded
Origin: Quranic
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Makruma
مکرُمہ
Meaning: A noble deed; generosity, nobility of character
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mamdooha
ممدوحہ
Meaning: Praiseworthy
Origin: Arabic
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Manfaa
منفعہ
Meaning: Benefit, profit
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Mansur
منصور
Meaning: Victorious, aided by God
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Manzilat
منزلت
Meaning: Station, rank, standing
Origin: Arabic
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Maoona
معونہ
Meaning: Helper
Origin: Arabic
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Maqsooda
مقصوده
Meaning: That which is intended, the goal
Origin: Arabic
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Mareea
مریعہ
Meaning: Fertile green land
Origin: Arabic
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Maria
مارية
Meaning: Purity; a fair-skinned lady
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Marifat
معرفت
Meaning: Complete knowledge, acquaintance with reality
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Maroofa
معروفہ
Meaning: Kindness, goodness; well-known
Origin: Quranic
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Maryam
مريم
Meaning: Devout worshipper (Mary, mother of Prophet Isa)
Origin: Arabic
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Marziya
مرضیہ
Meaning: Well-pleasing, approved
Origin: Quranic
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Mauiza
موعظہ
Meaning: Admonition, counsel
Origin: Quranic
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Maziya
مازیہ
Meaning: Excellence, superiority, kindness
Origin: Arabic
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Midhat
مدحت
Meaning: Praise
Origin: Arabic
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Miftah
مفتاح
Meaning: Key
Origin: Arabic
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Muadh
معاذ
Meaning: Protected, one who takes refuge in God
Origin: Arabic
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Mubashshira
مبشرہ
Meaning: Bearer of glad tidings
Origin: Arabic
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Mubsira
مبصرہ
Meaning: Discerning, possessed of insight
Origin: Arabic
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Mufeeda
مفیدہ
Meaning: Beneficial, profitable
Origin: Arabic
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Muhafiz
محافظ
Meaning: Guardian, protector, supervisor
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.