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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Abul Yasar
ابوالیسر
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Abyad
ابیض
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Adam
آدم
Meaning: Name of the first Prophet and first man
Origin: Quranic
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Adbat
اضبط
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Adeeb
ادیب
Meaning: Man of letters; refined, cultured
Origin: Arabic
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Adra
ادرع
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Afaq
آفاق
Meaning: Horizons
Origin: Arabic
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Aflah
افلح
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Afrathim
افراثیم
Meaning: Son of Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him
Origin: Arabic
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Aftab
آفتاب
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Persian
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Afzal
افضل
Meaning: Superior, most excellent
Origin: Arabic
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Agha
آغا
Meaning: Master, chief, lord
Origin: Turkish
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Agharr
اغرّ
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Aghlab
اغلب
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ahban
اھبان
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Ahmad
احمد
Meaning: Most praiseworthy
Origin: Quranic
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Ahmar
احمر
Meaning: Red; gold, saffron
Origin: Arabic
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Ahmas
احمس
Meaning: Strong, robust
Origin: Arabic
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Ahnaf
احنف
Meaning: Inclining towards uprightness
Origin: Arabic
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Ahsan
احسن
Meaning: Best, most excellent
Origin: Arabic
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Ahwad
اھود
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ahwar
احور
Meaning: One with dark black eyes
Origin: Arabic
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Ahwas
احوص
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ailam
اعلام
Meaning: Informing, conveying, publishing
Origin: Arabic
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Aitazaz
اعتزاز
Meaning: Attaining honour, being exalted
Origin: Arabic
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Aitimad
اعتماد
Meaning: Trust, reliance
Origin: Arabic
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Aitisam
اعتصام
Meaning: Taking refuge, holding fast
Origin: Arabic
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Aizaz
اعزاز
Meaning: Honour, rank, distinction
Origin: Arabic
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Ajmal
اجمل
Meaning: Most beautiful
Origin: Arabic
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Ajwad
اجود
Meaning: Most generous
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.