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
Showing 1–30 of 844 names
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Boy
Aamin
آمن
Meaning: Secure, fearless, at peace
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Aamir
آمر
Meaning: One who commands
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Aanis
آنس
Meaning: Affectionate, friendly
Origin: Arabic
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Aban
ابان
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abdul Aziz
عبد العزيز
Meaning: Servant of the Almighty
Origin: Arabic
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Abdul Malik
عبد الملك
Meaning: Servant of the Sovereign King
Origin: Arabic
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Abdullah
عبد الله
Meaning: Servant of Allah
Origin: Arabic
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Abdurrahman
عبد الرحمن
Meaning: Servant of the Most Merciful
Origin: Arabic
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Abi
ابی
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Abida
عابدہ
Meaning: Devoted worshipper
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abkar
ابکر
Meaning: One who goes forward, early riser
Origin: Arabic
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Abraha
ابرھہ
Meaning: Name of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Abrar
ابرار
Meaning: Righteous, obedient, pious
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Abrar un-Nisa
ابرار النساء
Meaning: The righteous and God-fearing among women
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abtahi
ابطحی
Meaning: A name of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Abs
ابوعبس
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Abu Amir
ابوعامر
Meaning: Kunya of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Abu Amr
ابوعمرو
Meaning: Kunya of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Amra
ابوعمرہ
Meaning: Kunya of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Ayyub
ابوایوب
Meaning: Kunya of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Abu Bakr
ابوبکر
Meaning: Kunya of the first Rightly Guided Caliph
Origin: Arabic
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Abu Bakr Siddiq
ابوبکرصدیق
Meaning: Kunya of the first Rightly Guided Caliph
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Bakra
ابوبکرہ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Barza
ابو برزہ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Baseer
ابوبصیر
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Burda
ابو بردہ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Darda
ابوالدرداء
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Dujana
ابودجانہ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Fukayha
ابو فکیہہ
Meaning: Kunya of several Companions
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Abu Hudhaifa
ابوحذیفہ
Meaning: Kunya of a Companion
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.