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Arabic Muslim Boy Names

543 boy names used in arabic Muslim communities, each placed here by where the name is actually given rather than only by where its root comes from.

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Arabic Muslim Boy Names? Arabic is the source language of most of the Muslim naming stock, and a name that is Arabic by root travels further than any other: the same name is given in Rabat, Riyadh, Karachi and Kuala Lumpur, spelled differently in each.

أهيلAahilPrince, great emperor, the one of vast, imperial dignity عاقبAaqibThe follower, the last, one of the Prophet titles. Al-Aqib عارضAarizRespectable, respected عَبَّاسAbbasStern lion, frowning, the Prophet's uncle al-ʿAbbās عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbd ar RahmanServant of الرحمن, the All-Merciful عَبْد الْعَالِيAbdelaliServant of العلي, the Most-High عَبْد الْفَتَّاحAbdelfattahServant of الفتاح, the Opener عَبْد الْغَنِيّAbdelghaniServant of الغني, the Self-Sufficient عَبْد الْحَفِيظAbdelhafidServant of الحفيظ, the Preserver عَبْد الْحَمِيدAbdelhamidServant of الحميد, the Praiseworthy عَبْد الْجَبَّارAbdeljabbarServant of الجبار, the Compeller عَبْد الْقَادِرAbdelkaderServant of القادر, the Able عَبْد اللَّطِيفAbdellatifServant of اللطيف, the Subtle عَبْد الْمَجِيدAbdelmajidServant of المجيد, the Glorious عبد المؤمنAbdelmoumenServant of المؤمن, the Giver of Security عَبْد النُّورAbdelnourServant of النور, the Light عَبْد الْوَاحِدAbdelouahedServant of الوهاب, the Bestower عَبْد الْوَاحِدAbdelouahidServant of الأحد, the One عبد الوافيAbdelwafiServant of الوكيل, the Trustee عَبْد الْوَاحِدAbdelwahedServant of One عَبْد الرَّحِيمAbderrahimServant of الرحيم, the Especially-Merciful عبد الرؤوفAbderraoufServant of الرؤوف, the Kind عَبْد الرَّزَّاقAbderrazzakServant of الرزاق, the Provider عَبْد الصَّبُورAbdessabourServant of الصبور, the Patient عَبْد السَّلَامAbdessalamServant of السلام, the Source of Peace عَبْد السَّلَامAbdessalemServant of السلام, the Source of Peace عَبْد الصَّمَدAbdessamadServant of الصمد, the Eternal Refuge عَبْد الْمَلِكAbdul MalikServant of الملك, the Sovereign عبدالعليمAbdulalimServant of العليم, the All-Knowing عَبْد الْعَزِيزAbdulazizServant of العزيز, the Mighty عبدالبارئAbdulbariServant of البديع, the Originator without precedent عَبْد الْبَاسِطAbdulbasitServant of الباسط, the Expander عبدالغفورAbdulghafoorServant of الغفور, the Most-Forgiving عَبْد الْغَنِيّAbdulghaniServant of الغني, the Self-Sufficient عبدالهاديAbdulhadiServant of Al-Hadi, the Guide عَبْد الْحَمِيدAbdulhamidServant of الحميد, the Praiseworthy عبدالجليلAbduljalilServant of Al-Jalil, the Majestic, the Grand عَبْد الْكَرِيمAbdulkarimServant of Al-Karim, the Most Generous عَبْد اللهAbdullahServant of God عَبْد اللَّطِيفAbdullatifServant of Al-Latif, the Subtle, the Gentle عَبْد الْمَجِيدAbdulmajidServant of Al-Majid, the Glorious, the Majestic عبدالمتينAbdulmatinServant of Al-Matin, the Firm, the Strong عبدالمطلبAbdulmuttalibServant of Al-Muttalib, the Seeker عَبْد الْقَادِرAbdulqadirServant of القادر, the Able عبدالقيومAbdulqayyumServant of القيوم, the Self-Subsisting Sustainer of all عَبْد الرَّحِيمAbdulrahimServant of الرحيم, the Especially-Merciful عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdulrahmanServant of الرحمن, the All-Merciful عبدالوهابAbdulwahabServant of الوهاب, the Bestower عَبْد الْوَاحِدAbdulwahidServant of الأحد, the One عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdurrahmanServant of الرحمن, the All-Merciful عَبْد الرَّزَّاقAbdurrazzaqServant of Al-Razzaq, the Provider, the Sustainer عَبْد السَّلَامAbdussalamServant of Al-Salam, the Peace أبو الدرداءAbu DardaThe wise scholar of Damascus, beloved companion أَبُو هُرَيْرَةAbu HurairahFather of the kitten, companion with most hadith, 5,374 أبو ترابAbu TurabFather of dust, the Prophet's beloved name for Ali أبو عبيدةAbu UbaydaTrustee of the Ummah, one of ten promised paradise أَبُو بَكْرAbubakrSouth Asian/Gulf spelling of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq أبو القاسمAbul-QasimFather of Qasim, the Prophet's own kunya آدَمAdamThe first human; humankind أديبAdeebLiterary, cultured, the person of letters and refined character عديلAdeelJust, virtuous, one of noble and balanced character أدهمAdhamDark horse, Ibrahim Adham Sufi عادلAdilJust, fair, top global Muslim boys name آفاقAfaqThe horizons, where earth and sky meet, the breadth of the world عفانAffanForgiving, modest, chaste, father of Uthman, the third Caliph أفضلAfzalSuperior, most excellent, the one who excels all others أحدAhadThe One, the divine name of absolute unity أَحْمَدAhmadThe most praised; the most praiseful أَحْمَدAhmedThe most praiseful; the one who praises God most أحيانAhyanTimes, moments, the one who is present in every important moment أيدانAidanFire, little fire أجملAjmalMost beautiful, most handsome, beauty in its superlative form أكبرAkbarGreatest, larger; from Allāhu Akbar اخترAkhtarStar, good omen, the bright point that guides أكملAkmalMost perfect, top Arab boys أكرمAkramMost generous, top Arab boys الحسينAl-HusainAl-Husain, full formal form علاء الدينAladdinGlory of religion, Aladdin عليمAleemThe all-knowing, the deeply knowledgeable, one of the divine names عَلِيّAliThe high; the elevated; the exalted النسر الطائرAltairThe flying eagle الْيَسَعAlyasaElisha, the Prophet mentioned twice in the Quran with the great أمانAmaanSafety, peace, security, the divine protection that surrounds the believer أمينAmeenTrustworthy, doubled-e spelling أمينAminTrustworthy, faithful, the custodian, title of the Prophet himself أمجدAmjadMore glorious, more illustrious, one of exceeding honour عَمَّارAmmarBuilder, long-lived, companion Ammar ibn Yasir عمروAmrLife, command, Companion Amr ibn al-As أَنَسAnasAffection, friendliness, intimacy أنيسAnisIntimate friend أقدسAqdasMost holy, most sacred, the superlative of divine purity عَقِيلAqeelWise, intelligent, the companion of the Prophet from the noble Hashimi clan عَقِيلAqilIntelligent, wise, the one who uses reason well عرفاتArafatThe plain of recognition, the holiest station of Hajj, where Allah boasts… أرحمArhamThe most merciful, comparative of mercy عريشArishThrone, canopy, the high covered throne, the place of noble elevation أرقمArqamThe speckled snake, Sahabi whose house was the first school of Islam ارسلArsalThe one sent, mission-bearer, messenger عرشArshThe divine Throne, the highest station in creation أرشدArshadMost rightly guided, wisest, on the truest path أسعدAs'adHappiest, most fortunate, the one blessed with the greatest joy أسدAsadLion أشفقAshfaqMost compassionate friend, kindest companion أشهدAshhadI bear witness, the opening of the Shahada, the supreme declaration of faith أشرفAshrafMost noble آصفAsifForgiving; or 'storm', depending on tradition عاصمAsimProtector, the one who restrains from harm أسلمAslamThe one who submits, the most at peace, pure surrender أطهرAtharMost pure, most clean, the superlative of purity عاطفAtifCompassionate عتيقAtiqAncient, noble, the freed one, title of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq أوّابAwabPenitent returner, the one who keeps turning back to God أوسAwsGift, wolf, the companion-poet name of the Ansar of Madinah أيانAyanGift of God, God's grace, the #1 most searched Muslim name in 2026 أيدنAydinEnlightened, bright, the one of luminous intelligence and clear vision أيمنAymanBlessed, right-handed أَيُّوبAyyubThe prophet Job; the patient one أذانAzanThe call to prayer, the most beautiful announcement ever made عظيمAzeemThe great, the magnificent, one of the divine names أزہارAzharBright, shining, luminous; also al-Azhar (the famous mosque-university) عزيزAzizMighty, beloved, precious, al-ʿAzīz is one of God's names ازلانAzlanLion, the powerful, majestic, courageous one عزامAzzamDetermination باديسBadisBadis, the Zirid sultan name of medieval North Africa بدرBadrFull moon; site of the first major battle in Islam بهاءBahaSplendor, brilliance باهرBahirDazzling, brilliant, so bright that it overwhelms the eye بكرBakrBakr, Young camel, Abu Bakr name root بليغBalighEloquent, far-reaching, the one whose speech penetrates deeply باقرBaqirOne who opens knowledge, the lion, the one who splits open what was hidden براءBaraaInnocence بَرَكَاتBarakatBlessings, the plural of baraka, overflowing divine favour بارقBariqLightning flash, the shining one, brilliant and momentarily illuminating بصيرBaseerThe all-seeing, the deeply perceptive, one who truly sees بشارBasharHumanity, the human being بشيرBashirBringer of glad tidings, the one who announces the good news باسمBasimSmiling, the man of the perpetual warm smile باسطBasitThe Expander, Al-Basit divine name بسامBassamSmiling, the Prophet always smiled بصيرBassirInsightful, Al-Basir divine name form بِلَالBilalMoisture, freshness, the Prophet's first muezzin بشرBishrJoy, good cheer, the radiant happiness that shows on the face بديلBudaylSubstitute, the replacement that carries greater value براقBuraqLightning, the divine creature that carried the Prophet on the Night Journey برهانBurhanProof جَعْفَرCaferRiver, stream, the flowing one; name of the Prophet's beloved cousin جاهدCahitThe one who strives, devoted effort in the path of God جبريلCebrailGabriel, the angel of revelation who brought the Quran to the Prophet جلالCelalMajesty, glory, the overwhelming greatness of divine power جنكيزCengizOceanic, universal ruler, the vast one of immense capacity جوهرCevherJewel, essence, substance, the inner reality of a thing شعبانChabaneSha'ban, month before Ramadan. Boys named after this blesse چاندChandMoon, the luminous one who governs the night sky چراغChiraghLamp, light, the flame that holds back the darkness دائمDaimEternal, perpetual, everlasting, the one who endures without end دليلDalilGuide, proof, the one who shows the way ضميرDameerConscience, inner self, the deep interior voice of moral awareness دانيالDanielGod is my judge, Western Muslim convert درويشDarwishDervish, the wandering Sufi seeker, poor before God دَاوُدDawoodBeloved, the one dearly loved, Prophet and King of Israel دَاوُدDawudBeloved; the prophet David ديانDayyanThe judge, the ruler, the powerful one who governs with authority ضرارDerarCompanion Dirar, Arab boys name ظافرDhafirVictorious, triumphant, the one who always succeeds ذكرDhikrRemembrance of Allah, Quranic boys name ضياءDhiyaaRadiance, light, the brilliant illuminating glow ذو الفقارDhul FaqarDual-spine sword, Ali sword name ذو الفقارDhulfiqarThe cleaver of vertebrae, the legendary sword of Ali ibn Abi Talib ذُو الْكِفْلDhulkiflThe one of the pledge, Prophet mentioned twice in the Quran ضيابDiabWolves, brave Arab boys name دلاورDilawarBrave-hearted, the one whose heart is full of courage دلشادDilshadHappy heart, the one whose heart is full of joy and contentment دينارDinarGold coin, the name of worth, value and genuine currency دريدDuraidThe old and wise man, the experienced elder whose counsel is truth إهانEhanFull moon, expected, the anticipated one who arrives complete إِحْسَانEhsanExcellence, perfection in doing good, the highest station of the religion عِيسَىEisaJesus, the Prophet born of a virgin, who will return before the Day of… إعلانElanAnnouncement إِلْيَاسEliasIlyas عمادEmadPillar, support, from the root ʿ-m-d عصامEssamBond, safeguard, from root ain-s-m (isam, bond, safeguard) أَيُّوبEyüpJob, the Prophet of patience, the one who endured all and was restored فضلFadlBounty, grace, virtue, favor فائقFaeqOutstanding, surpassing all, the man who rises above every measure فهدFahdLeopard, the swift big cat of the desert فخر الدينFakhruddinPride of the religion, classical Muslim scholar name فلاحFalahSuccess, prosperity, the ultimate flourishing in this life and the next فردينFardeenUnique, singular, the one and only, incomparable فريدFaridUnique, matchless, the singular one who has no equal فارسFarisKnight فَارُوقFarooqThe Distinguisher, the title of Caliph ʿUmar فرخFarrukhHappy, auspicious, Central Asian boys name فاتحFatehOpener, conqueror, the one who opens what was closed فتحFathOpening, victory, Surah Al-Fath (48), the great divine opening فتحيFathiMy victory فؤادFawadHeart, the living beating heart, the seat of emotion and consciousness فايزFayezFayez, Successful, top Arab boys فيصلFaysalDecisive فياضFayyazMost generous, overflowing with bounty that knows no limit فضلFazalGrace, divine bounty, what is given beyond what was earned فَيْرُوزFerozTurquoise, victorious, the bright gem of the sky فداءFidaSacrifice, ransom; the offering of one's life فراسFirasPerceptive, intuitive, he who reads situations with uncanny accuracy فرقانFurkanThe Criterion, Quranic name for the Quran itself فرقانFurqanThe criterion, the divine separator of truth from falsehood جبريلGabrielStrength of God; the Archangel Jibreel غيثGaithRain جليلGalilGalil, Majestic, Al-Jalil divine name غفارGhaffarGreat forgiver, one of the divine names, the perpetual pardoner غفورGhafurThe Forgiving, Al-Ghafur divine name, 91 Quranic occurrences غاليGhaliGhali, Precious/dear, top Arab boys غالبGhalibVictorious, the one who overcomes all opposition غانمGhanemGhanem, Prosperous/winner, top Arab boys غانمGhanimSuccessful, prosperous, the one who achieves and gains غسانGhassanYouth, vigor, ancient Arab tribe boys name غيلانGhaylanForest, the one of deep natural power غازيGhaziWarrior غزوانGhazwanGhazwan, Raider, companion Ghazwan name غياثGhiyathRescuer غلامGhulamBoy, servant, usually used as 'servant of' in compounds گلزارGulzarRose garden, the one who cultivates beauty wherever he حبيبHabibBeloved, Al-Habib title of the Prophet هاديHadiGuide, from the divine Name al-Hādī حديدHadidIron, Surah 57, iron sent down from heaven, strength and benefit for people حافظHafizGuardian, memoriser of Quran, top Muslim title name حيدرHaiderLion; an epithet of ʿAli ibn Abi Ṭālib حَكِيمHakimAl-Hakim, the All-Wise, divine name حليمHalimAl-Halim, the Most Forbearing, divine name حامدHamedPraiser حامدHamidThe Praiser, the Praised, Al-Hamid divine name حَمْزَةHamzaLion, strong, the Prophet's uncle, martyr of Uhud حَمْزَةHamzahHamza حارثHarisPloughman, cultivator, the one who works the earth and brings forth life حارثHarithCultivator حَسَنHasanBeautiful, handsome, good, the morally and aesthetically excellent هاشمHashemCrusher of bread, the Prophet great-grandfather, Hashemite clan هاشمHashimThe crusher, the generous ancestor of the Prophet who fed the pilgrims حاشرHashirThe gatherer, one of the Prophet's names, he who gathers all on the Day of… حسنينHasnainThe two Hasans, the dual name honouring both grandsons of the Prophet ﷺ حاتمHatemHatem at-Taai, the greatest of the generous حاتمHatimThe decisive, the legendary model of Arab generosity حيدرHayderLion هيثمHaythamYoung eagle حيانHayyanThe vibrant, the one who is fully alive حازمHazemHazem, Decisive/firm, top Arab boys ہلالHilalCrescent moon, announces Ramadan and Eid, directly Quranic هشامHishamThe generous, the great Umayyad Caliph هُودHudProphet Hud, sent to Ad, Quran Chapter 11 حُذَيْفَةHudhayfahKeeper of secrets, the companion trusted with the Prophet's most intimate… حجراتHujuratThe Rooms, Surah 49, Islamic ethics of community and brotherhood حُسَيْنHusainHussain حُسَيْنHusaynBeautiful, little Hasan, Imam Husayn ibn Ali, Prophet grand حُسَيْنHusseinHusain, global English spelling حُذَيْفَةHuthaifaKeeper of secrets, companion حُذَيْفَةHuzaifaThe keeper of secrets, trusted with what no one else was told حُذَيْفَةHuzaifahThe keeper of secrets, the companion trusted with the Prophet's most… إِبْرَاهِيمIbraheemFather of nations إِبْرَاهِيمIbrahimFather of nations, the patriarch; the prophet Abraham إِدْرِيسIdrisThe prophet Idris (often identified with Enoch); the studious one إهابIhabGift إِحْسَانIhsanExcellence, beautiful action, to worship as if you see God إحسان اللهIhsanullahExcellence of Allah, compound boys name from ihsan إِلْيَاسIlyasThe prophet Elias / Elijah عمادImadPillar عمرانImranLong-lived, prosperous; father of Maryam (Quran 3, Āl ʿImrān) إقبالIqbalProsperity عرفانIrfanKnowledge, gnosis, esoteric or experiential knowing عِيسَىIsaThe prophet Jesus, son of Mary إِسْحَاقIshaqHe laughs; the prophet Isaac إِسْمَاعِيلIsmailGod hears, the prophet Ishmael عصامIssamSafeguard, bond, the protector through strong binding covenant إيادIyadStrong, powerful, classic Arab boys name إياضIyadhStrong refuge, the place of safety إذعانIzaanObedience, submission, the willing acceptance of what is right and true إظهارIzharManifestation, making evident عزةIzzatHonour, dignity جبارJabbarMighty, the Compeller, one of the divine names of overwhelming power جابرJabirHealer, setter of bones, prolific hadith companion جبرJabrRestoration, healing of the broken, Arab boys جَعْفَرJafarStream, small river, Jaʿfar ibn Abi Ṭālib, cousin of the Prophet جلالJalalMajesty, glory, the overwhelming greatness that commands awe جليلJalilSublime, majestic, one of great importance and stature جمالJamalBeauty, grace جريرJarirJarir, Companion poet, Arab boys name جرارJarrarPowerful, formidable, the one who commands and leads armies جاویدJavedEternal, immortal, the one who lives forever in impact جوادJawadGenerous, the noble horse, divine quality جبرانJibranRestorer, carried by Kahlil Gibran, the most widely read Arab author in history جبريلJibreelGabriel, the angel of revelation, directly named in Quran جبريلJibrilJibreel جهادJihadStriving, the sacred effort of the believer in every domain of life جبيرJubairCompanion Jubayr ibn Mut'im, he heard the Prophet reciting جنيدJunaidLittle soldier, and the famous Sufi al-Junayd of Baghdad كبيرKabirGreat, immense, one of the divine names of overwhelming greatness كہفKahfThe Cave, Surah 18, protection from Dajjal, recited every Friday كيفKaifDelight, high spirits, the one of joyful, elevated mood and happiness قاهرةKairoCairo, modern Muslim boys trending قيسKaisFirm, the Majnun of Layla legend كنزKanzTreasure, the hidden wealth that exceeds all visible riches كَرَمKaramGenerosity, 3-letter form كَرِيمKareemGenerous, noble, al-Karīm is one of God's names كَرِيمKarimGenerous كرارKarrarThe one who charges again and again, Ali's battle title, the unstoppable… خبابKhabbabQuick, lively, the companion tortured with burning coals who remained firm خيرKhairGood, goodness خَالِدKhalidEternal, everlasting; the famous companion Khālid ibn al-Walīd خليفةKhalifaVicegerent خليلKhalilFriend, Khalilullah, title of Ibrahim خليل اللهKhalilullahFriend of Allah, title of Ibrahim خَطَّابKhattabOrator, the one who addresses, Companion name خواجہKhawajaMaster, lord, the honoured teacher and guide الخضرKhidrAl-Khidr, the mysterious guide of Musa خرمKhurramCheerful, joyous, the man of radiant, happy character كيانKiyanBeing, essence, royal, the man of complete sovereign being لبیبLabibIntelligent, those of understanding (ulil albab), Quranic ليثLaithLion (a different word from asad, the strong, courageous lion) لطيفLatifThe Subtle, Al-Latif divine name, top Muslim name ليثLaythLion لياقتLiyaqatWorthiness, capability, the one who is truly deserving and able لؤيLoayShield لطفيLotfiLotfi, My gentle, North African boys لؤيLuayShield, protector, the ancestor of the Quraysh, guardian of noble lineage لوكاسLucasLight-bearer, Western Muslim convert لُقْمَانLuqmanLuqman the Wise, Quran Chapter 31 لُوطLutThe prophet Lot لطفيLutfiKind, gentle, the one of subtle, refined kindness معارجMaarijWays of ascent, Surah 70 مهديMahdiThe rightly-guided one ماهرMaherExpert, Arab boys name ماهرMahirSkilled, expert محمودMahmoudPraised ماجدMajidGlorious مالكMalikKing, sovereign, owner منصورMansourVictorious منصورMansurThe victorious, divinely aided مروانMarwanSilex stone, flint متینMateenStrong and firm, Al-Mateen divine name, Quranic مهديMedhiMahdi, European/Western spelling ميرابMeerabChief of water, the master of abundance and the one who distributes life ميكائيلMikaeelMichael, the angel of rain and provision who sustains all life ميكائيلMikailMikael, the archangel, Quranic spelling منهاجMinhajThe clear path, mentioned directly in the Quran as the divine road of guidance مُحَمَّدMohammedThe most praised محسنMohsinDoer of good; one who excels (muḥsin) معزMoizHonourable, one who gives honour, the bestower of dignity مُعَاذMuadhMuadh ibn Jabal, classic Arabic spelling معمرMuammarLong-lived, builder, the one given long life to build great things معاویۃMuawiyahBarking wolf, protector, founder of Umayyad dynasty معظمMuazzamGlorified, respected, the one held in the greatest honour and esteem مبشرMubasharBringer of good news, Quranic quality معينMueenHelper, supporter, the one who aids and sustains those around him مُحَمَّدMuhammadThe most praised; the praiseworthy one محييMuhyiGiver of life, Al-Muhyi divine name مجاهدMujahidThe striver, the one who gives his total effort in the path of God مجیبMujeebThe Responsive, Al-Mujeeb divine name, Quranic مجتبىMujtabaChosen, elected, the divinely selected one مختارMukhtarChosen, selected, the one chosen for a great role ملکMulkDominion, Surah 67, protection from punishment of the grave منیبMunibReturning to Allah, Quranic, top Islamic منيرMunirLuminous, shining; an epithet of the Prophet's lamp (sirāj munīr) مرتضىMurtazaThe one Allah is pleased with, the beloved title of Ali ibn Abi Talib مُوسَىMusaThe prophet Moses مصعبMusabThe untamed, the noble, the young companion who first taught Madinah Islam مصدقMusaddiqConfirmer, verifier, the one who verifies truth مصطفىMustafaThe chosen, the selected; an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ مزملMuzammilEnwrapped, Quran Surah 73, the Prophet in his cloak نادرNadirRare, precious نعيمNaeemComfort, paradise, directly Quranic نحلNahlThe Bee, Surah 16, the bee as symbol of divine wisdom and community نهيانNahyanForbidding evil, the one who commands good and forbids what is wrong نعيمNaim 2Bliss, paradise's ease, Jannat al-Naʿīm نجمNajmStar, Surah An-Najm (53), the star when it descends, divine oath نسيمNaseemGentle breeze, soft wind نسیمNasimFresh breeze, deeper content hub for all Naseem/Nasim variants ناصرNasirHelper, the one who aids and supports, the divine helper in human form نصرNasrVictory, divine promise in the Quran نصريNasriNasri, My victory, top Arab boys ناصرNasserVictorious helper, doubled-s spelling نسيمNassimBreeze نوازNawazCherisher, the one who nurtures and favours others نوفلNawfalGenerous sea نايلNayelAchiever, the one who reaches what he aims نزارNizarPure النعمانNomanNu'man, blood red, companion name نور الدينNoureddinLight of the religion نُوحNuhThe prophet Noah نعمانNumanBlood/gift, Imam Abu Hanifa name عبادةObadaWorship, the worshipper, Arab boys name عبيداللهObaydullahLittle servant of Allah, the humble, devoted one عُمَرOmarLong-lived, flourishing, the second caliph ʿUmar أُسَامَةOusamaLion cub أُوَيْسOwaisSmall wolf, the greatest of the Tabi'in, the hidden saint the Prophet praised پرویزParvizVictorious, lucky, the blessed and fortunate one قادرQadirCapable, all-powerful, al-Qādir is one of God's names قافQafQaf, the mystery letter of Surah 50, the cosmic mountain, divine axis قيسQaisFirm, steadfast, the measured and determined one قَاسِمQasimDistributor, divider, one who shares fairly قيسQays 3Qays, Firm, third max coverage قصيQusayQusay, Distant, Quraysh ancestor name قتيبةQutaybaDetermined, companion name قطبQutbQutb, Pole/axis, Sufi highest rank ريانRaayenGate of paradise رائدRaedPioneer, explorer رافعRafayThe exalter, the one who raises high, from the divine name Al-Rafi رفيقRafikCompanion رفيقRafiqCompanion, the gentle helper, the kind friend on the path رَحِيمRaheemThe compassionate, one of the divine names of perpetual mercy رَحِيمRahimMerciful, compassionate رؤوفRaifGentle, compassionate, Al-Rauf is a divine name ريحانRaihanFragrant herb, basil, the sweet fragrance that the soul of the believer carries راميRamiThe archer, the one who aims, top Arab male name رمزيRamziSymbol راشدRashidRightly-guided, mature in judgment رؤوفRaufCompassionate, al-Raʾūf is one of God's names ريانRayanThe gate of paradise for those who fast, full, sated with blessing ريانانRayyaanModern spelling of Rayyan; the gate of Paradise for those who fasted ريّانRayyanWell-watered, luxuriant, satisfied ريحانRehanFragrant herb, sweet basil, the name of the fragrant plant of paradise رضاRidaDivine pleasure رضوانRidwanDivine pleasure/contentment, directly Quranic ريانRiyaanGate of paradise رضوانRizwanPleasure, satisfaction, and the angel-keeper of paradise روحانRohaanSpiritual, kind-hearted, the one of pure spiritual quality روحانRuhanSpiritual, of the soul, the man of deep spiritual essence رومRumThe Romans, Surah 30, the victory prophecy fulfilled صابرSabirPatient, enduring صَبْرSabrPatient endurance, the most praised quality after iman in the Quran سَعْدSadFortunate, the conqueror of Persia, one of the ten promised paradise صادقSadiqTruthful صفوانSafwanPure rock, clear sky, companion name popular in Southeast Asia سَعِيدSaidHappy سيفSaifSword, the decisive force of justice and courage سيف الدينSaifuddinSword of the religion, scholarly title as name سيف اللهSaifullahSword of Allah, title of Khalid ibn al-Walid ساجدSajidOne who prostrates, the man whose life is an act of continuous worship سجادSajjadOne who prostrates much, frequent in worship صخرSakhrSakhr, Rock/strong, top Arab boys صلاحSalahRighteousness سَلَامSalamPeace, divine name as given name صَالِحSaleh 2Saleh, Righteous, second max coverage صَالِحSalihRighteous, virtuous; the prophet Salih سالمSalimSound, whole, safe سَلْمَانSalmanSafe, secure, Salmān al-Fārisī, the Persian companion ساميSamiElevated, lofty; or 'all-hearing' سميرSamirCompanion in evening conversation; entertainer ثاقبSaqibPiercing, bright star, Quranic quality ثقلینSaqlainThe two weights, jinn and humans, Surah Al-Rahman's great address صارمSarimSharp sword, decisive, the brave warrior of clear and resolute action سيحانSayhanFlowing, the one who moves freely, the river of the Quran's paradise شفيقShafiqTender, kind, compassionate شاهدShahidWitness, also one who has been martyred (shahīd) شهروزShahrozKing of the day, the sovereign who rules with the brilliance of daylight شاكرShakerGrateful, Al-Shakur (the Most Grateful) is a divine name. ' شایانShayanWorthy, deserving, capable, the one who is truly fitting شُعَيْبShoaibThe prophet Shuʿayb (Jethro) شُعَيْبShuaibProphet of justice, Jethro, the Quranic prophet شهابShuhabShooting star, blazing meteor, the Quranic star that drives away darkness صِدِّيقSiddiqThe truthful, title of Abu Bakr سراجSirajLamp, lamp of the Prophet, directly Quranic صبحيSubhiMy morning سفيانSufianSwift سفيانSufiyanSwift سفيانSufyanA short, swift man; a prominent classical companion's name صهيبSuhaybRoman, Suhayb al-Rumi, who gave all his wealth for his freedom and faith سُلَيْمَانSulaymanMan of peace; the prophet Solomon طهTahaThe opening letters of Sūrat Ṭā Hā (Quran 20); also a name of the Prophet… طاهرةTaherPure, clean, variant spelling of Tahir تيمورTaimoorIron, strong, the name of the great conqueror, a name of iron resolve طلالTalalMagnificent rain طَلْحَةTalhaA flowering tree of paradise mentioned in the Quran; companion Ṭalḥa ibn… طَلْحَةTalhahPalm tree, one of the ten promised paradise, shielded the Prophet at Uhud طالبTalibSeeker, top global Muslim boys name تميمTameemComplete, perfect, the one of total wholeness تمامTammamComplete تقيTaqiyyTaqiyy, God-fearing, top Islamic boys طارقTariqThe morning star; one who knocks at the door at night, Surat al-Ṭāriq (86) توفيقTawfiqDivine success/alignment طيبTayibGood, pure ثابتThabetThabet, Firm, companion Thabit name ثامرThamerFruitful, bearing fruit, Arab boys name تيمورTimurIron, the name of strength and endurance from Central Asian Muslim tradition عبيدUbaidLittle servant (diminutive of ʿabd) عُمَيْرUmairLong-lived (diminutive of ʿUmar) عُمَرUmarLong-lived, flourishing, the second caliph عمارةUmaraBuilding, prosperity, companion name عقبةUqbaUqba, Uqba ibn Nafi, companion name أسامۃUsamaLion, the Prophet's beloved, led army at 17 عتبةUtbaThreshold, noble, Arab boys name عُثْمَانUthmanSlow tortoise, figuratively, steady and enduring; the third caliph أُوَيْسUwaisUwais al-Qarani, the greatest hidden saint عزيرUzairEzra, Quranic prophet فاسيليVasileKingly, Eastern European convert فيكتورVictorVictor, Victor, Western Muslim convert ويكرامVikramVikram, Muslim name in South Asia فينسVinceVince, Conquering, Western convert boys فنسانVincentConquering, French Muslim convert ودودWadudAl-Wadud, the Loving, divine name وائلWaelRefuge-seeker وفيقWafikHarmonious وهبWahbWahb, Gift, companion Wahb ibn Munabbih واحدWahidOne, unique, al-Wāḥid is one of God's names وجديWajdiEcstatic love, Sufi boys name وليدWalidNewborn, one who has been born وقارWaqarDignity, the dignity that needs no announcement وارثWarisAl-Warith, inheritor, divine name واصفWasifWasif, Describing/eloquent, Arab boys وسامWisamBadge of honour, boys form final زاويرXavierNew house, Western Muslim convert name يَحْيَىYahyaHe lives; the prophet John (the Baptist) يمنYamanYemen, blessing, the Prophet said: faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni يَقِينYaqeenYaqeen, Certainty, Quranic boys name يَعْقُوبYaqubThe prophet Jacob يسYasinYa Sin, the heart of the Quran, Surah 36, recited for the dying يَاسِرYasirEase, the one who makes things easy, Companion ياسرYasserYasser, Easy, English-language Yasir يُوسُفYosefYosef يُونُسYunusThe prophet Jonah يُوسُفYusufThe prophet Joseph; God increases or adds زعيمZaeemLeader, chief, the natural leader whose authority comes from character زعفرانZafranSaffron, the rarest and most precious of all spices, golden and unique زهرانZahranRadiant, flourishing, the brilliantly flowering one زَيْدZaidIncrease, growth, companion Zayd ibn Harith زينZainGrace, beauty, adornment, the one who beautifies everything he touches زين العابدينZainulOrnament of the worshippers, the title of Ali ibn Husayn, given to… زين العابدينZainul AbideenOrnament of the Worshippers, son of Hussain, greatest ibadah in Islamic history زَكَرِيَّاZakariaZakariyya, French/global spelling زَكَرِيَّاZakariyyaZakariyya زكيZakiPure, virtuous ذاكرZakirThe one who remembers Allah, divine remembrance زريانZaryanGolden, glowing, the woman of radiant golden brilliance زفيانZavianRadiant, bright, the blazing star of modern Muslim naming 2026 زيانZayanGrace, adornment, beautiful, the trending name of the new generation زَيْدZaydIncrease, abundance, Zayd ibn Ḥāritha, the Prophet's freed slave and companion زيدانZaydanGrowth, increase زينZaynBeauty, ornament, top global Muslim boys' name زيّانZayyanOne who beautifies or adorns زيادZiadZiyad زيدانZidanGrowth, abundance, the one who multiplies and increases everything he touches زين الدينZinedineZinedine, Adornment of religion, Zidane زيادZiyadGrowth, increase زهيرZohairBright, flourishing ضوريزZoraizRays of light, the man who spreads radiance in every direction ذو الفقارZulfiqarDhul Fiqar, the sword of Ali

What marks a arabic Muslim name

Arabic is the source language of most of the Muslim naming stock, and a name that is Arabic by root travels further than any other: the same name is given in Rabat, Riyadh, Karachi and Kuala Lumpur, spelled differently in each.

A name appearing on this page is not exclusive to the region. Most Muslim names travel, and the same root turns up under different spellings from Dakar to Dhaka. What the region tells you is where the name is at home: whose grandparents carried it, and which spelling a registrar there would expect.

Questions people ask

What are popular arabic Muslim boy names?
AsrNaam lists 543 of them, each researched against the classical Arabic lexicons. The list above is alphabetical rather than ranked, because popularity data for arabic naming is patchy and a ranking built on guesswork is worse than none.
Are arabic names Islamic names?
Origin and permissibility are different questions. Islamic tradition asks that a name carry a good meaning and not claim for a person what belongs to God alone. A name can be Persian, Turkic or Wolof in origin and meet both conditions, and many on this page do.
How is the Ilm ul Huroof reading produced?
Each Arabic letter of the name is read against the divine name and element the classical Science of Letters attaches to it. The full method and its sources are set out on the Ilm ul Huroof page.

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