Quranic Names

Quranic Muslim Baby Names

623 Muslim baby names drawn directly from the Quran — names of the prophets, names of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ, and names whose three-letter Arabic root appears in scripture. Each entry includes Arabic spelling, classical meaning, scriptural citation, and an Ilm ul Huroof reading.

623 names

عابدAabidWorshipper — one who devotes himself to the worship of Allah آدَمAadamAdam — the first prophet and father of all humanity عَائِشَةAaishaLiving, prosperous — variant of Aisha, mother of the believers عاقبAaqibThe follower, the last عاطفAatifAffectionate, compassionate عاتكةAatikaPure, fragrant, set free عَبَّاسAbbasStern lion, frowning عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdirahmanServant of the Most Merciful — the Somali form of the name Allah loves most عَبْد الْعَزِيزAbdul AzizServant of العزيز عَبْد الْمَلِكAbdul MalikServant of الملك عبدالعليمAbdulalimServant of العليم عَبْد الْعَزِيزAbdulazizServant of العزيز عبدالبارئAbdulbariServant of البديع عَبْد الْبَاسِطAbdulbasitServant of الباسط عبدالغفورAbdulghafoorServant of الغفور عَبْد الْغَنِيّAbdulghaniServant of الغني عبدالهاديAbdulhadiServant of Al-Hadi — the Guide عَبْد الْحَمِيدAbdulhamidServant of الحميد عبدالجليلAbduljalilServant of Al-Jalil — the Majestic, the Grand عَبْد الْكَرِيمAbdulkarimServant of Al-Karim — the Most Generous عَبْد اللهAbdullahServant of Allah — the single most common Muslim name in the world 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 عبدالقيومAbdulqayyumServant of القيوم عَبْد الرَّحِيمAbdulrahimServant of الرحيم عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdulrahmanServant of الرحمن عبدالوهابAbdulwahabServant of الوهاب عَبْد الْوَاحِدAbdulwahidServant of الأحد عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdur RahmanServant of the Most Merciful عَبْد الرَّحْمَنAbdurrahmanServant of الرحمن عَبْد الرَّزَّاقAbdurrazzaqServant of Al-Razzaq — the Provider, the Sustainer عَبْد السَّلَامAbdussalamServant of Al-Salam — the Peace عبيرAbeerFragrance, perfume — the wafted scent of the Arab garden ابیحاAbihaHer father — the title the Prophet ﷺ gave Fatima, the devoted daughter أَبُو بَكْرAboubacarAbu Bakr — Guinean/West African spelling أَبُو بَكْرAboubakryAbu Bakr — Senegalese/Guinean spelling variant أَبُو بَكْرAbu BakrThe Truthful — first Caliph, the Prophet's closest companion and Hijra partner 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 بَكْرAbubakarAbu Bakr — West African form, first Caliph أَبُو بَكْرAbubakrAbu Bakr — Pakistani and Arab standard spelling أبو القاسمAbul-QasimFather of Qasim — the Prophet's own kunya آدَمAdamFirst human — Quranic prophet, vicegerent of Allah أديبAdeebLiterary, cultured عدنانAdnanSettler عفافAfafChastity, modesty — the Quranic 'iffa' that protects honour عافيةAfiaHealth, wellbeing عافيةAfiyaGood health, wellbeing — the divine gift of being free from harm عافيةAfiyahHealth, wellbeing — top Islamic girls name عفراءAfraWhite, dust-pale أحدAhadThe One أَحْمَدAhmadThe most praised — Prophet Quranic name (61:6) أَحْمَدAhmedAhmad — second spelling covering Arab diaspora أَحْمَدAhmetThe Most Praised — Turkish form of Ahmad, top 3 Turkish male name أحسنAhsanMost beautiful عَائِشَةAichaAisha — French/West African spelling أيدانAidanFire, little fire — the Western Islamic spelling of Aydin, light and warmth عَائِشَةAishaAisha — the dominant Western spelling of the Mother of Believers عَائِشَةAisyahAisha — Malay and Indonesian dominant spelling عزتAizatHonour, dignity — Kazakh/Kyrgyz Muslim girls name عجوةAjwaThe Prophetic date — medicinal, Quranic tradition أكرمAkramThe Most Generous — al-Akram, a Quranic name of Allah الحسينAl-HusainAl-Husain — full formal form عَلِيّAliAli ibn Abi Talib — fourth Caliph, Lion of Allah الْيَسَعAlyasaElisha — the Prophet mentioned twice in the Quran with the great أمينAmeenTrustworthy أمينAminTrustworthy, faithful, the custodian آمِنَةAminaTrustworthy — the Prophet mother أَمِينَةAminahTrustworthy — classical Arabic form of Amina أمينAmineTrustworthy أمينAminuTrustworthy, faithful عمارAmmaarLong-lived, builder — son of Yasir, whose paradise was promised by the Prophet عَمَّارAmmarBuilder, long-lived — companion Ammar ibn Yasir آمِنَةAmnaSafe, peaceful عمروAmrLife, command — Companion Amr ibn al- أَنَسAnasIntimacy, comfort — Anas ibn Malik, the Prophet's servant for 10 years أَنَسAnassCompanion, intimate friend أَنَسAnesCompanion أنيسAnisIntimate friend — top Arab boys name أنيسةAnisaFriendly, sociable — top Muslim girls name أنيسةAnnisaGentle companion عَقِيلAqeelWise, intelligent — the companion of the Prophet from the noble Hashimi clan الأقصىAqsaAl-Aqsa — the farthest mosque, directly Quranic عرفاتArafatThe plain of recognition — the holiest station of Hajj, where Allah boasts of His servants أريجArijFragrance عروهArohaLink, handhold — Quranic word as girls name أرقمArqamThe speckled snake عروىArwaIbex; mountain goat أروىArwaaMountain gazelle — the most graceful of all creatures, beauty in elevation أسدAsadLion — Asad Allah, the title of Hamza and Ali ibn Abi Talib أشفقAshfaqMost compassionate friend, kindest companion أشهدAshhadI bear witness — the opening of the Shahada, the supreme declaration of faith آصفAsifForgiving; or 'storm', depending on tradition عاصمAsimProtector, the one who restrains from harm آسيةAsiyaWife of Pharaoh — one of the four greatest women in Islam أَسْمَاءAsmaNoble names — daughter of Abu Bakr, companion أسماء بنت يزيدAsma Bint YazidThe speaker of women — the companion who gave the women's speech to the Prophet أَسْمَاءAsmaaNames, attributes of excellence — the daughter of Abu Bakr who served the Prophet أسرىAsraNight journey — the miraculous Isra of the Prophet, the journey to Allah عاطفAtifCompassionate عتيقAtiqAncient, noble, the freed one عتيقAttiqThe Freed One أولياءAuliaFriends of Allah — Indonesian girls name أوّابAwabPenitent returner أُوَيْسAwaisOwais أوسAwsGift, wolf — the companion-poet name of the Ansar of Madinah عَائِشَةAyeshaAisha — UK/South Asian -esha spelling, massive search volume أيمنAymanBlessed, right-handed — top Arab boys name أَيُّوبAyoubJob — North African spelling of Ayyub عَائِشَةAyseAisha — top 3 all-time Turkish female name عَائِشَةAyshaLiving, happy عَائِشَةAyshahLiving — scholarly -ah ending of Aisha, capturing academic Muslim audience أَيُّوبAyyoubJob — French/North African spelling of Ayyub, Ayoub already done أَيُّوبAyyubJob — the Prophet of patience, directly Quranic أذانAzanThe call to prayer — the most beautiful announcement ever made ازلانAzlanLion — the powerful, majestic, courageous عز الدينAzzedineGlory of the Religion بدرBaderFull moon بدرةBadraFull moon بَرَكَةBarakaBaraka بَرَكَةBarakahDivine blessing بريرةBariraPious, devoted بشارBasharHumanity, the human being بشيرBasheerHerald — South Asian spelling of Bashir بشيرBashirBringer of glad tidings باسمBasimThe smiling one — the Hadith ideal of the believer's open face باسطBasitThe Expander — Al-Basit divine name بسمةBasmaSmile — top Levant/Egyptian girls name بسامBassamSmiling — the Prophet always smiled بسيمةBassimaSmiling — North African girls name بتولBatoolPure — title of Maryam and Fatimah بينةBayyinahClear Evidence — Surah 98, the clear proof of divine guidance بلقاسمBelkacemAbu al-Qasim — North African spelling بيضاءBeyzaWhite, pure — Turkish trending girls name بِلَالBilaalMoisture, the first muezzin — long-vowel spelling of Bilal, top searched variant بِلَالBilalMoisture, freshness بلقيسBilkisQueen of Sheba بنتوBintouDaughter — West African Muslim girls name شُعَيْبBouchaibShuaib — North African spelling بديلBudaylSubstitute, the replacement that carries greater value براقBurakLightning, the steed of Miraj — top Turkish trending boys براقBuraqLightning جَعْفَرCaferRiver, stream جاهدCahitThe one who strives جبريلCebrailGabriel جمالCemalBeauty شعبانChabaneSha'ban — month before Ramadan شيماءChaimaThe distinguished mark چاندChandMoon شرفCharafHonour — North African boys name شُعَيْبChoaibShuaib — Moroccan variant spelling دانيالDanielGod is my judge — Western Muslim convert دانیالDaniyalDaniel دَاوُدDaoudDawud — French/North African spelling دارينDareenFragrant — top Gulf girls name دَاوُدDaudDavid — South Asian/Indonesian short spelling of Dawud دَاوُدDawoodBeloved, the one dearly loved دَاوُدDawudDavid — the Prophet Dawud, given the Zabur (Psalms) by Allah ديانDayyanThe judge, the ruler ضرارDerarCompanion Dirar — Arab boys name ذو الفقارDhul FaqarDual-spine sword ذو الفقارDhulfiqarThe cleaver of vertebrae ذُو الْكِفْلDhulkiflThe one of the pledge — Prophet mentioned twice in the Quran دينارDinarGold coin جبريلDjibrilJibreel دعاءDuaPrayer, supplication — the believer's direct call to Allah دعاءDuaaPrayer, supplication — the believer's direct call to Allah الضحىDuhaSurah 93 — the Forenoon, directly Quranic إِبْرَاهِيمEbrahimFather of nations إِحْسَانEhsanExcellence, perfection in doing good عِيسَىEisaJesus — the Prophet born of a virgin, who will return before the Day of Judgement إِلْيَاسEliasIlyas — Western spelling of the Prophet إِلْيَاسElyesProphet Ilyas — Tunisian specific spelling Elyes آمِنَةEminaFaithful — the #1 Bosnian Muslim girl name آمِنَةEmineAminah أَنَسEnesSociable — Turkish form of Anas أنيسةEniseIntimate friend أرقمErkamTurkish form of Arqam أَسْمَاءEsmaNames, lofty qualities حواءEvaLife, living — Hawwa, the mother of all humanity, first woman of creation أَيُّوبEyüpJob فائزہFaaizahVictorious, the one who attains success — feminine of Faiz فرحFarahJoy, gladness فارسFarisKnight — top Arab boys name فَاطِمَةFatemehFatimah — Iranian/Persian dominant spelling فَاطِمَةFatimaFatima — the dominant global English spelling فاطمة بنت أسدFatima Bint AsadMother of Ali — who was like a mother to the Prophet himself فَاطِمَةFatimahThe weaned one, the shining — daughter of the Prophet فَاطِمَةFatimatuFāṭima فَاطِمَةFatmaFatima — the Turkish form of the name of the Prophet's daughter فاطنةFatnaFatimah — Moroccan contracted form Fatna فَاطِمَةFatouFatimah — West African form فَاطِمَةFatumaEast African Swahili form of Fatima — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda فراسFirasPerceptive, intuitive فردوسFirdausParadise فؤادFouadThe heart — the Quranic fu'ad, the seat of conscious feeling فوزيةFouziaVictorious — North African girls name غديرGhadeerStream — Shia significance girls name غيثGhaithBeneficial rain — the Quranic ghayth that revives the dead earth غيلانGhaylanForest غزالةGhazalaGazelle — the graceful desert animal of classical Arab poetry غزوانGhazwanGhazwan — Raider — companion Ghazwan name غلامGhulamBoy, servant کلثومGülsümUmm Kulthum — Turkish Gülsüm, beloved classical name هَاجَرHaajarHajar — mother of Ismail, her sa'i is performed by millions حبيبHabibThe beloved — Habib Allah, a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ حبيبةHabibaBeloved — top Arab girls name حبيبةHabibahBeloved — Malay -ah form, Umm Habiba Mother of Believers هاديHadiGuide خَدِيجَةHadijatKhadijah — alternate West African form حَفْصَةHafsaGuardian of the Quran — Prophet wife حَفْصَةHafsahThe guardian هالةHalaHalo around the moon — the lunar corona of classical Arab poetry حَلِيمَةHaleemaVariant spelling of Halima حليمHalimThe Most Forbearing — Al-Halim is a divine name حَلِيمَةHalimaForbearing — the Prophet foster-mother حَلِيمَةHalimahGentle — Singapore form, Halimah Yacob was Singapore's President حامدHamidThe Praised, the One worthy of praise — Al-Hamid is a divine name حمنةHamnaDove — companion, sister of Zainab bint Jahsh حَمْزَةHamzaLion, strong حَمْزَةHamzahHamza — alternate spelling حنينHaneenLonging, yearning — top Arab girls name هناءHannahHappiness, contentment — the Biblical-Islamic name of profound spiritual حارثHarisPloughman, cultivator — the one who works the earth and brings forth life هَارُونHaroonThe Prophet Aaron — Harun (AS), brother and helper of Musa هَارُونHarounAaron — West African/Senegalese حَسَنHasanBeautiful — grandson of the Prophet, son of Ali and Fatimah 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 Resurrection حسنينHasnainThe two Hasans — the dual name honouring both grandsons of the Prophet ﷺ حَسَنHassanHasan حَسَنHassenHassan — Tunisian spelling حاتمHatemHatem at-Taai — the greatest of the generous خَدِيجَةHaticeKhadijah — Turkish form, top 5 Turkish girls name حاتمHatimThe decisive حيدرHayderLion — title of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), cousin of the Prophet ﷺ حيانHayyanThe vibrant هبةHibaGift from God, divine bestowal حكمةHikmatWisdom — from root ح-ك-م ہلالHilalCrescent moon هِنْدHindIndian gazelle — top Arab girls name حراءHiraThe cave of revelation هشامHishamThe generous حورينHoorainHouris dual حُسَيْنHossainHusain — Persian/Bangladeshi spelling حُسَيْنHosseinHusain — Persian هُودHudProphet Hud — sent to Ad, Quran Chapter 11 حُذَيْفَةHudhayfahKeeper of secrets — the companion trusted with the Prophet's most intimate knowledge حُسَيْنHusainHussain — scholarly one-n Arabic transliteration حسامHusamThe sharp sword — the Quranic 'husam' that severs cleanly حُسَيْنHusaynBeautiful, little Hasan — Imam Husayn ibn Ali, Prophet grand حُسَيْنHuseyinHussain — Turkish spelling, top Turkish male name حُسَيْنHussainThe Beautiful — grandson of the Prophet, martyr of Karbala, 680 حُسَيْنHusseinHusain — global English spelling حُذَيْفَةHuthaifaKeeper of secrets — companion حُذَيْفَةHuzaifaThe keeper of secrets حُذَيْفَةHuzaifahThe keeper of secrets — the companion trusted with the Prophet's most intimate knowledge إبوIbouYusuf/Ibrahim — Senegalese short form إِبْرَاهِيمIbraaheemAbraham — long-vowel South Asian spelling capturing distinct searches إِبْرَاهِيمIbraheemFather of nations — Western Muslim and diaspora spelling of Ibrahim إِبْرَاهِيمIbrahimIbrahim — the Quranic spelling, most searched Arabic form إِبْرَاهِيمIbrahimaIbrahim — West African Fula/Mande form ابتسامIbtisamA smile إِدْرِيسIdrisElevated to a high station — Quranic prophet of knowledge إِدْرِيسIdrissIdriss — Prophet Idris — West African form إِحْسَانIhsanExcellence, beautiful action إخلاصIkhlasSincerity — Surah 112, worth a third of the Quran, pure monotheism إكرامIkramHonour, hospitality — the Quranic 'ikram' that welcomes the guest إِلْيَاسIliasIlyas — Greek/Balkan spelling إِلْيَاسIliyasElias — alternate transliteration of Ilyas, the Quranic prophet إِلْيَاسIlyasElijah — the Prophet Ilyas mentioned in the Quran إِلْيَاسIlyesIlyas — Kabyle/Algerian Berber spelling إِيمَانImanFaith أنيسInesCompanion, gentle — Spanish/Mediterranean girls name إقراءIqraRead! — the first word revealed to the Prophet ﷺ عِيسَىIsaJesus — Prophet Isa ibn Maryam, directly Quranic إِسْحَاقIshaqIsaac — the Prophet, son of Ibrahim and Sarah, father of Yaqub إِسْمَاعِيلIsmailSon of Ibrahim — built the Kaaba, father of Arab Muslims إسراءIsraThe Night Journey — Surah 17, the Prophet's ascension from Masjid al-Aqsa إياضIyadhStrong refuge, the place of safety — from root ain-y-dh ( إظهارIzharManifestation, making evident جابرJaabirComforter — Jabir ibn Abdullah companion جابرJaberThe consoler, the mender — Jabir ibn Abdullah, the Companion-narrator جابرJabirHealer, setter of bones — prolific hadith companion جَعْفَرJafarStream, small river جمالJamaalBeauty — al-Jamil, the Quranic beauty Allah loves جَنَّةJannaThe Garden — the Quranic Janna, the highest reward of the believer جريرJarirJarir — Companion poet — Arab boys name جاسمJasimOf great body, mighty — the Arabic for the strong, full-bodied man جوادJawadThe Generous, the noble horse — from root ج-و-د جبرانJibranRestorer — carried by Kahlil Gibran, the most widely read Arab author in history جبريلJibreelGabriel — the angel of revelation, directly named in Quran جهادJihadStriving جودJoudGenerosity, abundance — the Arabic 'jud' that classical poetry praised جوديJoudyGenerosity, abundant rain — feminine form drawing on the root ج-و-د جهينةJouhaynaYoung gazelle — Moroccan girls name جبيرJubairCompanion Jubayr ibn Mut'im — he heard the Prophet reciting جمانةJumanaSilver pearl — the small lustrous pearl of classical Arab poetry جمانةJumanahSilver pearl جويريةJuwayriyahLittle woman — Mother of Believers, whose marriage freed a hundred captives خَدِيجَةKadiatouKhadijah — Guinean form كُلْثُومKalthoumKulthum — Arab spelling variant كَرِيمKarimThe Generous — al-Karim, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah كرارKarrarThe one who charges again and again — Ali's battle title, the unstoppable warrior كَوْثَرKausarThe Abundant كَوْثَرKawtharAbundance — the shortest surah, river of paradise given to the Prophet خبابKhabbabQuick, lively — the companion tortured with burning coals who remained firm خَدِيجَةKhadijaKhadijah — 6-letter spelling variant خَدِيجَةKhadijahThe first believer — wife of the Prophet, mother of Islam خَدِيجَةKhadijatKhadijah — West African form, Nigeria Senegal top name خَالِدKhaledEternal, everlasting — Khalid ibn al-Walid, the Sword of Allah خَالِدKhalidEternal — Khalid ibn al-Walid, the Sword of Allah, never defeated خليفةKhalifaSuccessor, viceregent — the Quranic 'caliph' of Allah on earth خليلKhalilFriend — Khalilullah, title of Ibrahim خليل اللهKhalilullahFriend of Allah — title of Ibrahim الخنساءKhansaAl-Khansa — greatest Arab poetess خَدِيجَةKhatijaPremature child خَطَّابKhattabOrator, the one who addresses — Companion name خَوْلَةKhawlaThe deer — companion Khawla bint Thalaba خليلKhelilFriend — Algerian/Kabyle spelling of Khalil الخضرKhidrAl-Khidr — the mysterious guide of Musa كُلْثُومKulsoomFull-cheeked كُلْثُومKulsumThe chubby-cheeked كُلْثُومKulthumFull-cheeked — Prophet daughter الأمينLamineThe Trustworthy — West African boys name لؤيLouayShield, defender — top Levantine boys name لؤيLuayShield, protector — the ancestor of the Quraysh, guardian of noble lineage لبابةLubabaEssence, the innermost — the companion of the Prophet and mother of Ibn Abbas لبابةLubabahDeeper content — Lubaba bint al-Harith, one of the first Muslims لُقْمَانLuqmanLuqman the Wise — Quran Chapter 31 لُوطLutLot — Quranic prophet, companion of Ibrahim إِلْيَاسLyesIlyas — Kabyle/Amazigh boys name مُعَاذMaazRefuge, the one who seeks protection — from root ع-و-ذ مديحةMadihaWorthy of praise; one who is praised مهديMahdiThe rightly guided one — from root ه-د-ي ماهرMahirSkilled, expert ماہنورMahnoorLight of the moon ميسمMaisamMark of beauty — Iranian/Arab girls name ميسرةMaisaraEase, comfort ميسرةMaisarahEase, comfort — Malaysian top girl name of divine ease and wellbeing ميساءMaissaThe proudly walking one — the elegant gait of classical Arab beauty ملاكMalakAngel — top Arab and global Muslim girls name مالكMalikKing, sovereign, owner ملكةMalikaQueen مُحَمَّدMamadouMuhammad — West African compressed form منصورMansourThe victorious one — al-Mansur, divine help promised to believers ماريةMariyahRadiant white — Mariyah al-Qibtiyya, the Prophet's Egyptian wife متینMateenStrong, firm, unshakeable — Al-Mateen is a divine name مَيْمُونَةMaymounaBlessed — West African form of Maymuna مَيْمُونَةMaymunaBlessed, auspicious مَيْمُونَةMaymunahBlessed, fortunate — the last Mother of Believers the Prophet married مهكMehakFragrance مُحَمَّدMehmedThe Most Praised — the Ottoman Turkish form, borne by six sultans including the Conqueror مُحَمَّدMehmetMuhammad — Turkish classical spelling میمونہMemoonaBlessed, safe میلادMiladBirthday, birth of the Prophet — top Iranian name مَرْيَمMiriamMary مُحَمَّدModouMuhammad — Wolof form, most common name in Senegal مُحَمَّدMohamadThe praised — Lebanese and Levantine standard spelling of Muhammad مُحَمَّدMohamedThe Most Praised مُحَمَّدMohammadMohammad — Persian and South Asian dominant spelling مُحَمَّدMohammedMohammed — the most searched Muslim name spelling globally محسنMohsenDoer of good — from Arabic muhsin, top Iranian name محسنMohsinBenefactor, doer of good — the one who does beautiful acts of kindness مُوسَىMoosaMoses مصطفىMostafaMustafa — Iranian/Egyptian spelling مُحَمَّدMouhamedMuhammad — West African variant spelling مولايMoulayMy lord — Moroccan royal honorific as name مُوسَىMoussaMoses — West African/North African spelling مصطفىMoustaphaMustafa — West African dominant spelling مُعَاذMuaazMuadh — alternate Pakistani spelling مُعَاذMuadhMuadh ibn Jabal معاویۃMuawiyahBarking wolf, protector — founder of Umayyad dynasty مبشرMubasharBringer of good news — Quranic quality مدّثّرMudassarWrapped — title of the Prophet in Surah 74, top Pakistani مُحَمَّدMuhamadMuhammad — Indonesian single-m form مُحَمَّدMuhammadThe most praised; the praiseworthy one مُحَمَّدMuhammedThe Most Praised مُحَمَّدMuhammetThe Praised — alternate Turkish spelling with double مجتبىMujtabaChosen, elected — the divinely selected مختارMukhtarThe chosen one — al-Mukhtar, a title of the Prophet ﷺ 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) منيرةMunirahShining, luminous — top Arab girls name مرتضىMurtazaThe one Allah is pleased with — the beloved title of Ali ibn Abi Talib مُوسَىMusaMoses — the Prophet who spoke directly with Allah مصعبMusabThe untamed, the noble مصطفىMustafaThe Chosen One — Prophet title, most common Muslim boys name مزملMuzammilEnwrapped — Quran Surah 73, the Prophet in his cloak نديمNadeemCompanion, intimate friend نفيسةNafeesaPrecious, invaluable — the great-granddaughter of the Prophet, scholar of Egypt نفيسةNafisaPrecious — Islamic scholar Sayyida Nafisa نجمNajmStar — Surah An-Najm (53), the star when it descends, divine oath نجمةNajmaStar نویدNaveedGood news, glad tidings — from Persian/Urdu naveed (نوید) نوالNawalGift, bestowal — the Arabic for what is freely given نوفلNawfalGenerous sea — top Arab boys name نايفNayefThe high, the elevated one — the Arabic for the high mountain peak نديمNedimIntimate companion — Bosnian/Turkish boys name نمرةNimraTigress, soft water النعمانNomanNu'man — blood red, companion name نُوحNuhNoah — the first Prophet after Adam, survived the flood نسيبةNusaybahCompanion warrior — Nusaybah bint نسيبة بنت الحارثNusaybah Bint HarithThe Nurse of Uhud — the companion who treated the wounded with her own hands عبادةObadaWorship, the worshipper — Arab boys name عبيدObaidSmall servant — top Gulf and Pakistani boys name أحودOhoudMountains of Uhud — as girls name عُمَرOmarUmar — second dominant English spelling variant عُمَرOmerUmar — Turkish spelling capturing 85M Muslims أُسَامَةOsamaLion عُثْمَانOsmanUthman — Turkish dominant spelling أُسَامَةOssamaUsama — alternate romanisation عُثْمَانOthmanOthman — Western and North African spelling of Uthman كُلْثُومOum KeltoumUmm Kalthoum — the legendary singer as a name أميمةOumaymaUmayma — North African girls name أُسَامَةOusamaLion cub — Francophone form of Usamah, O dead zone أُسَامَةOussamaUsama — North African spelling أُوَيْسOwaisSmall wolf پرویزParvizVictorious, lucky قادرQadirThe Capable — al-Qadir, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah قيسQaisFirm, steadfast قمرQamarThe moon — Surah al-Qamar in the Quran, classical symbol of beauty قَاسِمQasimDistributor, divider قاسمةQasimahDistributor — girls form قاسمQassimDistributor — Gulf Arabic spelling of Qasim, one who shares generously قتيبةQutaybaDetermined — companion name رافعRafayThe exalter, the one who raises high — from the divine name Al-Rafi رفيقRafikCompanion — top Arab boys name رفيقRafiqCompanion, the gentle helper رَحْمَةRahmaMercy رملةRamlaRamla — Sand/prophecy — Prophet wife Ramla رملۃRamlahSandy soil — Umm Habiba, Mother of Believers, companion رؤوفRaufAl-Rauf — the Most Kind, divine name روضةRawdaGarden, meadow — the garden of paradise, classic Arab name روضةRawdahGarden, meadow — top Gulf girls name ريانRayaanThe gate of paradise for those who fast — double-a variant capturing distinct searches ريانRayanThe gate of paradise for those who fast ريحانةRayhanaFragrant herb — Prophet wife ريانRayyaanThe gate of paradise for those who fast — full, sated with divine blessing ريانReyanGate of paradise — South Asian spelling variant of Rayan capturing distinct searches رياضRiadGardens — al-Riyadh, the plural of rawda, the Quranic gardens رضاRidaContentment — the Quranic 'mardiyyah' soul that pleases Allah رحابRihabVastness رُقَيَّةRokaiaRuqayyah — North African/French spelling رُقَيَّةRokayaRuqayyah — West African alternate spelling رُقَيَّةRokayatouRuqayyah — Guinea/Fula form رُقَيَّةRokhayaRuqayyah — Senegalese Wolof form رُقَيَّةRokiaRuqayyah — Mali/West African spelling رميصاءRomaissaRumaisa — West African/French variant رُقَيَّةRoukiaRuqayyah — Mauritanian variant رميصاءRoumaissaRumaisa — Algerian spelling رُقَيَّةRouqaiyaRuqayyah — Mauritanian/Saharan variant رؤیاRoyaDream, vision — top Iranian female name of beautiful vision رميصاءRumaisahThe one with beautiful eyes — the beloved companion of the Prophet رميصاءRumeysaUmm Sulaym's real name — top 5 modern Turkish female name رُقَيَّةRuqayyaRuqayyah — 6-letter variant رُقَيَّةRuqayyahGentle incantation — Prophet daughter سَعْدSaadFelicity, good fortune — Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, conqueror of Persia صباSabaMorning breeze, east wind — the gentle wind that carries the fragrance of the beloved صابرةSabiraThe patient one — feminine of Sabir, the Quranic 'sabirin' صَبْرSabrPatience — the central Quranic virtue, named in over 90 verses صابرينSabreenThe patient ones — feminine plural of Sabir, the Quranic 'sabirin' سَعْدSadFortunate — the conqueror of Persia, one of the ten promised paradise صادقSadiqThe truthful one — al-Siddiq, title of Abu Bakr; Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq صَفِيَّةSafiyaPure, chosen صَفِيَّةSafiyyahThe chosen — Prophet wife صَفِيَّةSafiyyahPure — Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's warrior aunt صفوانSafwanPure rock, clear sky — companion name popular in Southeast Asia سحرSaharDawn سَعِيدSaidHappy, blessed, fortunate — the Quranic 'made happy in Paradise' سيفSaifSword سيف اللهSaifullahSword of Allah — the Prophet's title for Khalid ibn al-Walid سجدةSajdahProstration — Surah As-Sajdah (32), the act of worship closest to Allah ساجدةSajidaThe prostrating one — feminine of Sajid, the worshipper in sujud سجادSajjadThe constant prostrator — the intensive worshipper, title of Ali ibn Husayn سکینةSakinaTranquility — daughter of Hussain, divine peace descended with the Quran صلاحSalahRighteousness — top Arab boys name سليمSaleemSound, safe, whole — from root س-ل-م صَالِحSaleh 2The Prophet Salih — sent to the people of Thamud صَالِحSalihProphet Salih — the she-camel and Thamud سَلْمَانSalmanPeaceful, sound — Companion Salman al-Farisi سماحSamahGenerosity, forgiveness سميحةSamihaGenerous سميرSamirEntertaining companion — the one whose conversation enriches the night سميرةSamiraEntertaining companion — the woman whose conversation enriches the night سمراءSamraDark complexion, brown — Pakistani girls name سَارَةSaraPure, princess سَارَةSarahSarah سيحانSayhanFlowing, the one who moves freely — the river of the Quran's paradise سحرشSehrishMagical, enchanting — the one whose quality is like the beauty of pre-dawn سلمىSelmaThe peaceful — Turkish form of Salma, the woman of safety and peace سراجSerajLamp — the Quranic 'siraj' that names the sun and the Prophet himself شيماءShaimaDistinguished by a mark — Prophet foster-sister شائستہShaistaCourteous, refined شريفةSharifahNoble — Malay/Malaysian top girls name شُعَيْبShoaibThe Prophet Shu'ayb — one who follows the right path شُعَيْبShuaibProphet of justice صِدِّيقSiddiqThe truthful — title of Abu Bakr سدرةSidraThe lote tree at the boundary of paradise سراجSirajLamp, lamp of the Prophet — directly Quranic سيرينSirineSirin — French/North African spelling سُلَيْمَانSlimaneSolomon — Algerian top boys name إِسْمَاعِيلSmailIsmail — Algerian contracted form سوبیاSobiaBeautiful, praiseworthy سهيلSohailSohail سكينةSoukainaTranquility — North African spelling of Sakina سبحانSubhanGlory be to Allah سفيانSufyanOne who travels light — companion name صهيبSuhaybRoman — Suhayb al-Rumi, who gave all his wealth for his freedom and faith سُلَيْمَانSulaimanSolomon — Prophet-King, commanded wind, jinn, and birds سُلَيْمَانSulaymanSolomon — scholarly spelling of Sulaiman, capturing distinct academic audience سُلَيْمَانSuleymanSolomon — Bosnian/Balkan spelling سميرةSumairaDiminutive of Samra سُمَيَّةSumayyaVariant spelling of Sumaya سُمَيَّةSumayyahThe first martyr — highest companion name ثرياSurayaThe Pleiades — the seven stars the Prophet praised, symbol of gathered beauty تبسمTabassumSmile — the charity the Prophet ﷺ called greater than silver and gold طهTahaTa Ha — Surah 20, title of the Prophet, directly Quranic طاهرةTaherPure — feminine form covering all variants طاہرTahirPure, clean — from root ط-ه-ر طاهرةTahiraPure, clean, unblemished — feminine of Tahir طيبةTaibahPure — Madinah title as girls name تالينTaleenTalin 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 تسكينTaskeenConsolation, peace — the woman who brings stillness to every troubled soul توبةTawbahRepentance — the divine gift of turning back, the door that never closes توفيقTawfiqDivine success/alignment — top Arab boys name تيماءTaymaOasis — rare classical Arab girls name طيبةTayyibaPure, good ثابتThabetThabet — Firm — companion Thabit name الثرياThourayaPleiades — North African girls name طوبىToobaGoodness, the tree of Paradise — Quranic 'tuba lahum' عبيدUbaidUbaid — Little servant — companion name الفتUlfatAffection, friendship عُمَيْرUmairLong-lived (diminutive of ʿUmar) أمامةUmamaUmama — Umama bint Zaynab — Prophet granddaughter عُمَرUmarThe Distinguisher — second Caliph, Al-Faruq, whose conversion strengthened Islam عمارةUmaraBuilding, prosperity — companion name أميمةUmaymaLittle mother — companion, mother of Zaynab bint Jahsh برکةUmm AymanBarakah — who the Prophet called 'my mother after my mother' أم حرامUmm HaramMother of the Sacred — companion promised paradise as a martyr in a naval battle كُلْثُومUmm KulthumUmm Kulthum أم سلمةUmm SalamaUmm Salama — Prophet wife of great wisdom أم سليمUmm SulaymMother of Sulaym — the companion whose dowry was her husband's Islam عقبةUqbaUqba — Uqba ibn Nafi — companion name عروجUroojAscent, rising — the Quranic mi'raj, ladder of the soul's ascent عروجUrujAscension — Urdu boys name عروةUrwaUrwa — Handhold — companion Urwa ibn Zubayr أسامۃUsamaLion — the Prophet's beloved, led army at 17 عُثْمَانUsmanUthman — dominant South Asian spelling عُثْمَانUthmanThe young bustard — precise spelling of the third Caliph's name أُوَيْسUwaisUwais al-Qarani — the greatest hidden saint عزيرUzairEzra — Quranic prophet وليVeliGuardian, protector ودودWadudThe Loving — al-Wadud, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah وهبWahbWahb — Gift — companion Wahb ibn Munabbih وحیدWaheedUnique ولاءWalaaLoyalty, allegiance وليدWaleedNewborn وقارWaqarDignity, gravitas — the Quranic 'waqar' that distinguishes the elder وقاصWaqasThe strong, the warrior — Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, conqueror of Persia واقعةWaqiahThe Event — Surah 56, the resurrection and three groups on Judgement وارثWarisThe Inheritor — Al-Warith is a divine name وسيمWaseemHandsome وسامWisamMedal of honour — the badge granted to the brave يَعْقُوبYacoubYaqub — West African and French North African spelling يَحْيَىYahyaJohn the Baptist — named directly by Allah, given wisdom in childhood يَعْقُوبYakubuJacob — Hausa form of Yaqub, the patient prophet-father يمنYamanYemen, blessing — the Prophet said: faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni يَعْقُوبYaqoobJacob — the South Asian spelling of the Prophet who was given the name Israel يَعْقُوبYaqubJacob — Prophet Yaqub ياراYaraSmall butterfly, the precious one يسYaseenYa-Sin يسYasinYa Sin — the heart of the Quran, Surah 36, recited for the dying يَاسِرYasirEase, the one who makes things easy — Companion يَاسْمِينYasmeenVariant spelling of Yasmin يسYassineYa-Sin — Quranic mystery letters as North African name يسيرYassirEasy — North African spelling of Yasir يَحْيَىYehiaYehia — Prophet John — Egyptian/Levant form يُونُسYounesYunus — North African/French spelling يُوسُفYousefYusuf — Gulf Arabic spelling يُوسُفYoussefYusuf — North African doubled-s spelling يُوسُفYoussouphaYusuf — West African Fula form يُوسُفYousufJoseph يُونُسYunusJonah — the Prophet of the whale, directly Quranic يُوسُفYusufThe most beautiful story — Prophet Yusuf, Quran Chapter 12 زعيمZaeemLeader, chief — the natural leader whose authority comes from character ظافرةZafiraThe victorious one — feminine of Zafir, the Quranic 'fawz' attainer زعفرانZafranSaffron — the rarest and most precious of all spices, golden and unique زهراءZahraRadiant, blooming زَيْدZaidIncrease, growth — companion Zayd ibn Harith زَيْنَبZainabVariant spelling of Zaynab زينب بنت جحشZainab Bint JahshMother of Believers — the only companion wife mentioned by name in Quran زَيْنَبZainubFragrant flowering tree — variant spelling of Zainab for distinct searches زين العابدينZainulOrnament of the worshippers — the title of Ali ibn Husayn, given to daughters in his honour زَكَرِيَّاZakariaZakariyya — French/global spelling زَكَرِيَّاZakariyaThe prophet Zechariah; the one God remembers زَكَرِيَّاZakariyyaZakariyya — classical spelling of the Prophet زكيZakiThe pure, the intelligent — the Quranic 'zakat' that purifies زَيْدZaydIncrease, abundance زينZaynBeauty, ornament زَيْنَبZaynabFragrant tree — companion spelling variant زينب بنت عليZaynab Bint AliHeroine of Karbala — granddaughter of the Prophet who preserved the truth زهراءZehraRadiant زينZeinAdornment — Levantine spelling of Zain زَيْنَبZeynabZainab — Azerbaijani and Iranian Turkish spelling زَيْنَبZeynepZainab — Turkish dominant spelling زَيْنَبZinebZainab — Moroccan dominant spelling الزُّبَيْرZoubeirZubayr — North African spelling الزُّبَيْرZubairStrong, intelligent زنيرةZunairaFlowers of paradise — the legendary companion who bore persecution with faith أميرАмир EmirPrince, commander — Turkish form of Amir, the Quranic 'ulu al-amr' عُمَرعمر UmerThe Distinguisher