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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Himayat
حِمایت
Meaning: Protection, guardianship
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Hina
حنا
Meaning: Henna leaves, henna
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Hinna
حِنّہ
Meaning: Compassion, tenderness
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Hirasat
حراست
Meaning: Protection, guarding
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Hishmat
حِشمت
Meaning: Modesty, dignity, decorum
Origin: Arabic
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Hoor al-Ain
حورالعین
Meaning: Beautiful woman with dark eyes
Origin: Quranic
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Girl
Huda
هدى
Meaning: Right guidance, the correct path
Origin: Arabic
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Hushma
حُشمہ
Meaning: Kinship, relationship; a woman
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Husn un-Nisa
حسن النساء
Meaning: The beauty of women
Origin: Arabic
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Husna
حسنیٰ
Meaning: Better, most excellent
Origin: Quranic
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.