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.
844 names and counting
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Mahmud
محمود
Meaning: Praised, commended
Origin: Arabic
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Mansur
منصور
Meaning: Victorious, aided by God
Origin: Arabic
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Muadh
معاذ
Meaning: Protected, one who takes refuge in God
Origin: Arabic
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Muhafiz
محافظ
Meaning: Guardian, protector, supervisor
Origin: Arabic
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Muhammad
محمد
Meaning: The praiseworthy one; worthy of praise
Origin: Arabic
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Murtaza
مرتضى
Meaning: The chosen; one who is well-pleasing
Origin: Arabic
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Musa
موسى
Meaning: Prophet Moses; drawn from the water
Origin: Arabic
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Mustafa
مصطفى
Meaning: The chosen one
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.