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 481–510 of 844 names
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Girl
Labooa
لبوءہ
Meaning: To be intelligent
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Labwa
لبْوہ
Meaning: Intelligence
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Laiya
لاعیہ
Meaning: A hillside plant with yellow flowers
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Lamia
لامعہ
Meaning: Shining, bright
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Laqana
لقانہ
Meaning: Quick understanding, intelligence
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Lata
لعطہ
Meaning: Reddishness tinged with black
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Lateefa
لطیفہ
Meaning: Kind, gentle, good-humoured
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Lateema
لطیمہ
Meaning: Musk container
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Layla
ليلى
Meaning: Night; born at night
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Luhwa
لُہْوہ
Meaning: A gift, the finest of presents
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Luqman
لقمان
Meaning: A wise man mentioned in the Quran
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Lutfa
لطفہ
Meaning: Gift, present
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Luyoona
لُیونہ
Meaning: Gentleness, softness, kindness
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Madiha
مادحہ
Meaning: One who praises, an admirer
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mahira
ماہرہ
Meaning: Experienced, expert in her craft
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mahmooda
محمودہ
Meaning: Praiseworthy
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Mahmud
محمود
Meaning: Praised, commended
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mahnoor
ماہ نور
Meaning: Light of the moon
Origin: Persian
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Girl
Maimana
میمنہ
Meaning: Blessing, good fortune; the right flank of an army
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Majida
ماجدہ
Meaning: Generous, excellent, noble
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Maknoona
مکنونہ
Meaning: Hidden, well-guarded
Origin: Quranic
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Girl
Makruma
مکرُمہ
Meaning: A noble deed; generosity, nobility of character
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mamdooha
ممدوحہ
Meaning: Praiseworthy
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Manfaa
منفعہ
Meaning: Benefit, profit
Origin: Arabic
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Boy
Mansur
منصور
Meaning: Victorious, aided by God
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Manzilat
منزلت
Meaning: Station, rank, standing
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Maoona
معونہ
Meaning: Helper
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Maqsooda
مقصوده
Meaning: That which is intended, the goal
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Mareea
مریعہ
Meaning: Fertile green land
Origin: Arabic
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Girl
Maria
مارية
Meaning: Purity; a fair-skinned lady
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.