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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Akbar
اکبر
Meaning: Greatest, largest
Origin: Arabic
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Akhdar
اخضر
Meaning: Green, verdant, fresh
Origin: Arabic
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Akhir
آخر
Meaning: The last
Origin: Arabic
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Akhlaq
اخلاق
Meaning: Manners, morals
Origin: Arabic
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Akhnas
اخنس
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Akhram
اخرم
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Akhtar
اختر
Meaning: Star, planet
Origin: Persian
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Akmal
اکمل
Meaning: Most complete, perfect
Origin: Arabic
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Akram
اکرم
Meaning: Most generous, most honoured
Origin: Arabic
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Aktham
اکثم
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Akwa
اکوع
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Ali
علي
Meaning: Exalted, noble, sublime
Origin: Arabic
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Altaf
الطاف
Meaning: Kindnesses, favours, gentleness
Origin: Arabic
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Amad
امد
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Aman
امان
Meaning: Safety, protection, security
Origin: Arabic
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Amanat
امانت
Meaning: Trustworthiness, integrity
Origin: Arabic
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Ameen
امین
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful
Origin: Arabic
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Amir
أمير
Meaning: Prince, commander, leader
Origin: Arabic
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Amjad
امجد
Meaning: Most glorious, most noble
Origin: Arabic
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Ammar
عمار
Meaning: Long-lived; one who builds
Origin: Arabic
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Anas
انس
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Anees
اَنِیس
Meaning: Companionable, friendly
Origin: Arabic
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Anjasha
انجشہ
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Anwar
انور
Meaning: Radiant, luminous, fair
Origin: Arabic
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Anzar
انظر
Meaning: Most attentive, most watchful
Origin: Arabic
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Aqas
اقعس
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Aqra
اقرع
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Aqram
اقرم
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Arbad
اربد
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Areeb
اریب
Meaning: Intelligent, clever, skilful
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.