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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Boy
Yahya
يحيى
Meaning: He lives (Prophet John)
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Yaqub
يعقوب
Meaning: Prophet Jacob
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Yasmeen
یاسمین
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Origin: Persian
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Girl
Yasmin
ياسمين
Meaning: The jasmine flower
Origin: Persian
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Boy
Yunus
يونس
Meaning: Prophet Jonah
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Yusuf
يوسف
Meaning: God increases (Prophet Joseph)
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.