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 361–390 of 844 names
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Boy
Iftikhar
افتخار
Meaning: Pride, distinction, eminence
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ihmirar
احمرار
Meaning: Turning red
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ihsan
احسان
Meaning: Kindness, good conduct
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ikhlas
اخلاص
Meaning: Sincerity, purity of intent
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ikhtiyar
اختیار
Meaning: Choice, will, discretion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ikmal
اکمال
Meaning: Completing, perfecting
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ikram
اکرام
Meaning: Honour, generosity, hospitality
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Iktisab
اکتساب
Meaning: Earning, acquisition, effort
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Iltimas
التماس
Meaning: Request, entreaty
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Ilyas
الیاس
Meaning: Name of a Prophet
Origin: Quranic
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Boy
Imam
امام
Meaning: Leader, guide
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Iman
إيمان
Meaning: Faith, belief, conviction
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imdad
امداد
Meaning: Help, support, assistance
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imkan
امکان
Meaning: Power, capability, possibility
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imran
عمران
Meaning: Prosperity; the family of Imran
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imru al-Qais
امرؤالقیس
Meaning: Name of a Companion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imtiaz
امتیاز
Meaning: Distinction, discernment
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imtidad
امتداد
Meaning: Extension, expansion, growth
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Imtisal
امتثال
Meaning: Compliance, obedience to a command
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Inam
انعام
Meaning: Gift, reward, bounty
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Inaya
عناية
Meaning: Care, concern, protection
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Inbias
انبعاث
Meaning: Awakening, setting forth
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Inbisat
انبساط
Meaning: Expansion, cheerfulness
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Indiraj
اندراج
Meaning: Entry, inclusion
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Infaq
انفاق
Meaning: Spending, giving in charity
Origin: Quranic
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Boy
Inkisar
انکسار
Meaning: Humility, modesty
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Inkishaf
انکشاف
Meaning: Disclosure, unveiling
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Inshirah
انشراح
Meaning: Expansion of the heart, delight
Origin: Quranic
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Boy
Intibah
انتباہ
Meaning: Alertness, vigilance, awareness
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Intikhab
انتخاب
Meaning: Selection, choice
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.