Urdu Alphabet

Muslim Names Starting with Alif in Urdu

385 Muslim baby names that begin with the Urdu letter الف (Alif), each with its Urdu and Arabic spelling, its meaning, and its letter-by-letter reading. In English they are most often written A, I and E.

385 names

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385 names
Urdu letter
الف (Alif)
Sound
a, aa, or a carrier for the vowel that follows
In English
A, I, E, U
Every entry has
Urdu and Arabic spelling, meaning, and the Ilm ul Huroof reading

What is on this page? 385 Muslim baby names that begin with the Urdu letter الف (Alif), each with its Urdu and Arabic spelling, its meaning, and its letter-by-letter reading. In English they are most often written A, I and E. Every name links to its full page.

أهيلAahilPrince, great emperor, the one of vast, imperial dignity آيَاتAayatVerses, signs of Allah أبانAbanClear, lucid, manifest ابیحاAbihaHer father, the title the Prophet ﷺ gave Fatima, the devoted daughter ابليكيمAblikimUyghur form of Abd al-Hakim, servant of the Wise أَبُو بَكْرAboubacarAbu Bakr, Guinean/West African spelling أَبُو بَكْرAboubakrAbu Bakr, North African and French Muslim spelling أَبُو بَكْرAboubakryAbu Bakr, Senegalese/Guinean spelling variant ابراهيمAbrahimThe friend of God أبرارAbrarThe righteous, plural Quranic أَبُو بَكْر الرَّازِيAbu Bakr al-RaziThe Physician of Rayy (Rhazes) أبو الدرداءAbu DardaThe wise scholar of Damascus, beloved companion أبو ذرAbu DharrThe father of tiny particles أبو حمزةAbu HamzaThe father of Hamza أَبو حَنِيفَةAbu HanifaAl-Imām al-Aʿẓam, The Greatest Imam, Abū Ḥanīfa, father of Ḥanīfa, a kunya (teknonym) أَبُو هُرَيْرَةAbu HurairahFather of the kitten, companion with most hadith, 5,374 أبو هريرةAbu HurayrahThe father of a small cat أبو موسى الأشعريAbu Musa al-AshariThe father of Musa أبو ترابAbu TurabFather of dust, the Prophet's beloved name for Ali أبو عبيدةAbu UbaidahThe father of the little servant أبو عبيدةAbu UbaydaTrustee of the Ummah, one of ten promised paradise أَبُو بَكْرAbubakarAbu Bakr أَبُو بَكْرAbubakrSouth Asian/Gulf spelling of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq أبو القاسمAbul-QasimFather of Qasim, the Prophet's own kunya اداAdaIsland آدَمAdamThe first human آدَمAdamuAdam أديبAdeebLiterary, cultured, the person of letters and refined character أدينةAdeenaPious, devoted, the woman whose life is organised around genuine faith أدهمAdhamDark horse, Ibrahim Adham Sufi أديبAdibCultivated, learned in adab (etiquette and letters) أديبةAdibaFeminine of Adib أزهرAdzharThe most radiant, the most brilliant آفاقAfaqThe horizons, where earth and sky meet, the breadth of the world أفنانAfnanTree branches, Quranic girls name أفراحAfrahJoys, celebrations, the one who brings happiness and festivity آفرینAfreenCreation, well done, Persian praise word, top Pakistani girl name أفشانAfshanScattering of light, glitter, gold-dust أفضلAfzalSuperior, most excellent, the one who excels all others أغصانAghsanBranches, the plural of ghuṣn, evoking the trees of Paradise أحدAhadThe One, the divine name of absolute unity أحلامAhlamDreams, the woman whose presence is like the most beautiful of dreams أحلامAhlemDreams أَحْمَدAhmadThe most praised أَحْمَرAhmarRed, ruddy أَحْمَدAhmedThe most praiseful أَحْمَدAhmetThe Most Praised أحسنAhsanMost beautiful, Pakistani boys name أحيانAhyanTimes, moments, the one who is present in every important moment أَيْبَكAibakMoon-lord أيدانAidanFire, little fire ايداناAidanaWise moon ايدارAidarThe moon that walks with someone ايدينAidynMoon-like, bright as the moon أيكريمAigerimBeautiful moon, Kazakh/Kyrgyz Muslim girls آيگُلAigulMoon flower أيمنAimanThe one on the right ايمانAimanMoon-luck اينوراAinuraMoon light ايسولوAisuluMoon beauty ايزاداAizadaMoon princess ايژانAizhanMoon soul أجملAjmalMost beautiful, most handsome, beauty in its superlative form أكبرAkbarGreatest, larger اخترAkhtarStar, good omen, the bright point that guides أكملAkmalMost perfect, top Arab boys أكرمAkramMost generous, top Arab boys الْعَادِلAl-AdilThe just الْبَتَّانِيAl-BattaniThe Astronomer of Raqqa الْبِيرُونِيAl-BiruniThe Polymath of Khwarezm الدِّينَوَرِيAl-DinawariFounder of Arabic Botanical Science, Al-Dīnawarī, from Dīnawar, a nisba (relational... الْفَارَابِيAl-FarabiThe Second Master (after Aristotle) الفَرْغَانِيAl-FarghaniThe Astronomer of Fergana الْغَزَالِيAl-GhazaliHujjat al-Islām, the Proof of Islam الحسينAl-HusainAl-Husain, full formal form الْإِدْرِيسِيAl-IdrisiCartographer of Roger II, the Tabula Rogeriana الْجَزَرِيAl-JazariBadīʿ al-Zamān, Wonder of the Age, From al-Jazīra, the island (the region between the... الْكَامِلAl-KamilThe complete الْخَازِنِيAl-KhaziniMaster of the Balance الْخَوَارِزْمِيAl-KhwarizmiFather of Algebra الْكِنْدِيAl-KindiFirst philosopher of the Arabs الْمَسْعُودِيAl-MasudiThe Herodotus of the Arabs الشَّافِعِيAl-ShafiiImām al-Mujaddid, Renewer of the Second Century, Al-Shāfiʿī, a nisba traced to the... الطَّبَريAl-TabariShaykh al-Mufassirīn, Shaykh of the Exegetes, Al-Ṭabarī, from Ṭabaristān, a nisba marking... الطُّوسِيAl-TusiThe Master of Mathematics الْيَعْقُوبِيAl-YaqubiAmong the first systematic Muslim geographers الزَّهْرَاوِيAl-ZahrawiFather of Surgery (Albucasis) الحسنAlassaneWolof/Mande form of Al-Hasan أليناAleenaSoft, delicate, of gentle nature, silken in quality ألحانAlhanMelodies, trending Gulf girls name أليفAliffThe letter Alif الزہAlizehWind الأميرAlmirThe prince, the commander الميراAlmiraPrincess, exalted أَلْب أَرْسَلَانAlp ArslanHeroic lion الپرAlperBrave hero, Turkish name of the courageous warrior-hero آلْصوAlsuRosy, beautiful 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 أَحْمَدAmadouAhmad, West African compressed form أملAmalHope, top Arab and global Muslim girls name أمانيAmaniWishes, hopes, top Arab and East African girls name أمارةAmaraEternal beauty, grace, West African and global girls name أماياAmayaNight rain أمينAmeenTrustworthy, doubled-e spelling أميرAmeerPrince, commander, the one of noble leadership and sovereign bearing أملAmelHope آملةAmelaWorker of good deeds, Bosnian Muslim girl name أميلياAmeliaIndustrious, Western Muslim convert أمغارAmgharElder, scholar, a Berber name of authority أمينAminTrustworthy, faithful, the custodian, title of the Prophet himself آمِنَةAminaTrustworthy, secure, the Prophet's mother, Āmina bint Wahb أَمِينَةAminahTrustworthy أمينةAminataTrustworthy أمينةAminatouWolof and Bambara form of Aminah أمينAmineTrustworthy أمينAminuTrustworthy, faithful أميرAmirPrince, commander, leader أميرةAmiraPrincess, top global Muslim girls name أمجدAmjadMore glorious, more illustrious, one of exceeding honour آمِنَةAmnaSafe, peaceful, she who brings security and peace النَّاصِرAn-NasirThe Helper آناAnaCaring, kind, global Muslim girls name أنابيةAnabiaOne who turns to Allah, Pakistani girls name أَنَسAnasAffection, friendliness, intimacy أنس بن مالكAnas ibn MalikCompanionship, one who serves the Prophet ﷺ أَنَسAnes AnesCompanion أنيسAnisIntimate friend أنيسةAnisaFriendly, sociable أنيسةAnisahCompanionable, sociable, close friend انمولAnmolPriceless, beyond value أنوارAnoarAnwar, Guinean/Mauritanian variant أنوارAnouarMost luminous أَنْصَارAnsarThe Helpers of Madinah who sheltered the Prophet أنتAntaAnta Sega, beloved Senegalese feminine name انعمAnumBlessing of God, she who is a divine gift and grace أنوارAnwarLights, radiant, top Pakistani and Arab boys name انزارAnzarThe one who watches أقدسAqdasMost holy, most sacred, the superlative of divine purity الأقصىAqsaFarthest, most distant, al-Masjid al-Aqṣā, the farthest mosque (Jerusalem) آرامAramCalm, tranquillity, Persian-Iranian girls' name آرشArashBrilliant, the archer of justice, Persian legendary hero آرازArazThe Aras River, Azerbaijani Muslim boy's name أريبAreebIntelligent, skillful, sharp-witted اريحاAreehaFragrant, Jericho, the ancient blessed city and the quality of natural… أريجAreejFragrance, sweet aroma, a top Arab girl's name أرفعArfaaArfaa, Most exalted, Pakistani girls أرحمArhamThe most merciful, comparative of mercy أريجArijFragrance أريشةArishaThe throne, the canopy, she under whose shade others find rest أريزArizRespected, dignified أرجمندArjumandNoble, beloved, the real name of Mumtaz Mahal آرمانArmaanDesire, hope, longing, the deep wish of the heart أرمانArmanWish, hope, ardent longing, Persian Pakistani boys' name أرقمArqamThe speckled snake, Sahabi whose house was the first school of Islam ارسلArsalThe one sent, mission-bearer, messenger ارسلانArsalanLion, Alp Arslan opened Anatolia to Islam (1071) أرشدArshadMost rightly guided, wisest, on the truest path أرشانArshanBrave, strong lion, the Persian warrior name of courage and power أرسلانArslanLion, Turkic-Islamic boys name أروىArwaaMountain gazelle, the most graceful of all creatures, beauty in elevation آريانAryanNoble, warrior, the Persian name of nobility and strength أسعدAs'adHappiest, most fortunate, the one blessed with the greatest joy أسدAsadLion أصالةAsalahAuthenticity, noble origin, the woman of genuine, deep-rooted nobility أصيلAselAuthentic, pure اشمازAshamazCircassian Nart-hero of the sun آشرAsherHappy, blessed, felicitous أشفقAshfaqMost compassionate friend, kindest companion أشهدAshhadI bear witness, the opening of the Shahada, the supreme declaration of faith أشرفAshrafMost noble أشرفAshraffMost noble آسياAsiaAsia, the continent as a girls name, widely used آصفAsifForgiving آصِفَةAsifahStorm, whirlwind آسيةAsiyaWife of Pharaoh, one of the four greatest women in Islam آسيةAsiyahAsiya wife of Pharaoh, one of four greatest women أَسْكِيَا مُحَمَّدAskia MuhammadAskia the Great of Songhai أسلمAslamThe one who submits, the most at peace, pure surrender اصلانAslanLion اصلیAsliOriginal, genuine, classic Turkish female name أَسْمَاءAsmaNames, and 'noble, exalted' أسماء بنت يزيدAsma Bint YazidThe speaker of women, the companion who gave the women's speech to the Prophet أسماء بنت أبي بكرAsma bint Abi BakrElevated, most exalted أَسْمَاءAsmaeAsma, Moroccan spelling variant أسمهانAsmahanElevated names, legendary Syrian singer أسرىAsraNight journey, the miraculous Isra of the Prophet, the journey to Allah اسلAsselHoney آسياAsyaAsia أطهرAtharMost pure, most clean, the superlative of purity أَتْسِزAtsizA Turkic warrior-name أولياءAuliaFriends of Allah, Indonesian girls name أَوْرَنْگْزِيبAurangzebOrnament of the throne اويستاAvestaThe sacred book of Zoroaster أوّابAwabPenitent returner, the one who keeps turning back to God أُوَيْسAwaisOwais أوسAwsGift, wolf, the companion-poet name of the Ansar of Madinah آيةAyaSign, Quranic verse, miraculous proof أيانAyaanAyaan, Gift of God, top Pakistani boys أياناAyaanaBlessing, gift of God آيةAyahDivine verse, h-ending spelling أيانAyanGift of God, God's grace, the #1 most searched Muslim name in 2026 أيانةAyanaEternal blossom, the one who blossoms and flourishes forever آياتAyatSigns of Allah, directly Quranic ايازAyazCool breeze, frost أيديAydiHands, or one of strong hand أيدنAydinEnlightened, bright, the one of luminous intelligence and clear vision أيهانAyhanMoon lord آيلاAylaMoonlight, halo of the moon, globally beloved Turkish name of luminous grace ايلينAylinMoon halo أيمنAymanBlessed, right-handed عيراAyraRespected, dignified, Pakistani trending girls' name آيسونAysunMoon-like, the one whose face is as beautiful as the full moon أَيُّوبAyyoubJob أَيُّوبAyyubThe prophet Job آیزلAyzalGift from God, rising new Muslim girl name 2026 آزادهAzadehFree, top Iranian female name of noble freedom أذانAzanThe call to prayer, the most beautiful announcement ever made آزرAzarThe father (or paternal uncle) of Ibrahim (AS), named at Quran 6:74 أزہارAzharBright, shining, luminous ازلانAzlanLion, the powerful, majestic, courageous one أزيانAzyanAdornments, the most adorned, plural of Zain, beauty multiplied أبو بكرBoubacarWest African form of Abu Bakr البُخاريBukhariAmīr al-Muʾminīn fī al-Ḥadīth, Commander of the Faithful in Hadith, Al-Bukhārī, from... إِبْرَاهِيمEbrahimFather of nations أبرارEbrarRighteous ones, Turkish girls name إبروEbruPaper marbling, eyebrow, Turkish girls إيجهEceQueen, Turkish girls name اجرينEcrinGift, jewel إيداEdaGraceful, courteous, Turkish girls name الدينEdinReligion, Bosnian boys name إديناEdinaReligion/Paradise, Bosnian girls name إهانEhanFull moon, expected, the anticipated one who arrives complete إِحْسَانEhsanExcellence, perfection in doing good, the highest station of the religion إيلاElaHazel eyes, light, the girl of warm luminous colour إعلانElanAnnouncement إيلا نورElanurMoon-light, Turkish compound elan (moon) + nur (light) إيليناElenaBright, Western/Bosnian Muslim convert إلهامElhamDivine inspiration, Iranian and Turkish girls name إِلْيَاسEliasIlyas أَلِفElifAlif الماElmaApple, fair, top Bosnian Muslim girl name إلماسElmasDiamond, the hardest and most brilliant gem, formed under pressure الميرElmiraThe princess of the world النازElnazGrace of the land, top Iranian female name إلفيراElviraTruthful, Andalusian, Bosnian Muslim girls name إِلْيَاسElyesProphet Ilyas, Tunisian specific spelling Elyes إِيمَانEmaanFaith, belief أملEmelHope إيميلياEmiliaStriving, eager to excel آمِنَةEminaFaithful, the #1 Bosnian Muslim girl name آمِنَةEmineAminah, historically one of the most common Turkish female names أميرEmirPrince, commander, top Bosnian/Albanian Muslim male name أميرةEmiraPrincess أمير خانEmirhanPrince Khan أمرةEmreLove, Turkish Sufi boys name أَنَسEnesSociable إنكينEnginVast, deep ocean, Turkish boys' name أنيسةEniseIntimate friend أنصارEnsarEnsar, Helpers, Turkish boys name أردالErdalManly, Turkish boys name أردمErdemVirtue, Turkish boys name أرقمErkamThe pen, the one who writes اركينErkinFree ايرلانErlanBrave young man أرمانErmanWish, aspiration, Turkish/Persian boys إشعالEshaalFlame of paradise flower, she who kindles the light إيشالEshalFlower of paradise ايسنEsinInspiration, the breeze of inspiration, she who brings creative illumination أَسْمَاءEsmaNames, lofty qualities اسمانورEsmanurName-light, Turkish compound esma (names) + nur (light) إسراءEsraNight Journey, Turkish girls name ايڤينEvinLove أفرنEvrenUniverse, Turkish boys name ايلولEylulSeptember أيمنEymenBlessed, fortunate أَيُّوبEyüpJob, the Prophet of patience, the one who endured all and was restored أزلEzelPre-eternity, beginningless, Turkish girls' name ابْن بَاجَّةIbn BajjahAvempace, the first Andalusian philosopher ابْن بَطُّوطَةIbn BattutaThe greatest traveller of the medieval world ابنُ حَنبَلIbn HanbalImām Ahl al-Sunna, Imam of the People of the Sunna, Ibn Ḥanbal, son of Ḥanbal, the... ابنُ كَثيرIbn KathirAl-Ḥāfiẓ al-Mufassir, The Hadith Master and Exegete, Ibn Kathīr, son of Kathīr, the... ابْن خَلْدُونIbn KhaldunFounder of the sciences of society ابْن رُشْدIbn RushdAverroes, the Commentator on Aristotle ابْن سِينَاIbn Sinaal-Shaykh al-Raʾīs, The Chief Master (Avicenna) ابْن طُفَيْلIbn TufailAuthor of Hayy ibn Yaqdhan ابْن زُهْرIbn ZuhrAvenzoar, the master clinician of al-Andalus ابْن الْبَيْطَارIbn al-BaytarThe great botanist-pharmacist of the medieval world ابْن النَّفِيسIbn al-NafisThe Discoverer of Pulmonary Circulation إبوIbouYusuf/Ibrahim, Senegalese short form إِبْرَاهِيمIbraheemFather of nations إِبْرَاهِيمIbrahimFather of nations, the patriarch إِبْرَاهِيمIbrahimaIbrahim, West African Fula/Mande form ابتهاجIbtihajJoy, delight, from root b-h-j (baha, to be joyful) ابتسامIbtisamA smile, the gentle brightness that changes the quality of a room إيديلIdilThe perfect one, the just one إِدْرِيسIdrisThe prophet Idris (often identified with Enoch) إهابIhabGift إِحْسَانIhsanExcellence, beautiful action, to worship as if you see God إِحْسَانIhsaneExcellence, Moroccan girls name إحسان اللهIhsanullahExcellence of Allah, compound boys name from ihsan إخلاصIkhlasSincerity, Surah 112, worth a third of the Quran, pure monotheism إكرامIkramHonour, generosity إيلافIlafCovenant, familiarity, directly Quranic إيلايداIlaydaWater fairy, Turkish girls name إلهامIlhamDivine inspiration, Arab world spelling إلهانIlhanInspiration from God, divine illumination, the woman touched by divine light إِلْيَاسIliasIlyas, Greek/Balkan spelling إِلْيَاسIliyasIlyas إِلْنُورIlnurLight of the homeland إِلْتُتْمِشIltutmishHolder of the realm إلياناIlyanaMy God has answered, the beautiful fusion of Islamic faith and divine response إِلْيَاسIlyasThe prophet Elias / Elijah إِلْيَاسIlyesIlyas, Kabyle/Algerian Berber spelling إِيمَانImanFaith إِيمَانImaneFaith اينالInalA name of the Adyghe nobility إنارةInaraIllumination, from root n-w-r (anara, to illuminate) إيناسInasSociability, friendliness أنيسInesCompanion, gentle, Spanish/Mediterranean girls name إنصافInsafJustice إنسانInsanThe Human, Surah 76, the wine of paradise, gratitude and patience إنتانIntanDiamond, Indonesian Malay girls name انتصارIntisarIntisar, Victory, second max coverage إقبالIqbalProsperity إقراءIqraRead!, the first revealed word of the Quran (96:1) إرمIram"Iram of the Pillars", the legendary paradise garden, Surah Al-Fajr ارديناIrdinaA modern Malay name إرمIremIrem, Turkish garden of paradise إرهاءIrhaaSerenity, tranquility, the woman who brings divine peace to all around her ارتضىٰIrtizaDivine acceptance, the pleasing choice إيزابيلاIsabellaDevoted to God, Western Muslim convert إِسْحَاقIshaqHe laughs إشراقIshraqIshraq, Sunrise/radiance, top Arab girls اسكندرIskandarAlexander إِسْمَاعِيلIsmailGod hears, the prophet Ishmael إِسْمَاعِيل السَّامَانِيIsmail SamaniIsmail of the Samanids إسراءIsraThe Night Journey, Surah 17, the Prophet's ascension from Masjid al-Aqsa إسرافيلIsrafilThe angel of the trumpet 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 الخنساءKhansaAl-Khansa, greatest Arab poetess الأمينLamineThe Trustworthy, West African boys name الحاجLhajLhaj, The Pilgrim, North African name إِلْيَاسLyesIlyas, Kabyle/Amazigh boys name أحودOhoudMountains of Uhud, as girls name أُولْجَايْتُوOljeituThe fortunate one أميمةOmaimaUmayma اميدOmidHope أمنيةOmniaWish, desire, Egyptian girls name أَنَسOnsSociability, intimacy, Tunisian girls name أُورْخَانOrhanHigh khan, great sovereign أُسَامَةOsamaLion, the brave young commander chosen by the Prophet at seventeen أوليماتاOulimataOulimata, Learned woman, Fula girls name أميمةOumaimaUmayma أميمةOumaymaUmayma, North African girls name أم الخيرOumkheirOumkheir, Mother of goodness, West African أمنيةOumniaOumnia, Wish, Moroccan girls name أمOumouMother, West African Fula girls name أُسَامَةOusamaLion cub أُوَيْسOwaisSmall wolf, the greatest of the Tabi'in, the hidden saint the Prophet praised اوزانOzanThe bard, the singer أوزلمOzlemLonging, Turkish girls name أُبَي بن كعبUbay ibn KaabThe first of the reciters اولانUlanYoung lord, brave young man الفتUlfatAffection, friendship, Pakistani/Urdu girls الماسUlmasDiamond, Uzbek boys name أُولُوغ بَيْكUlugh BegThe great lord أمامةUmamaUmama, Umama bint Zaynab, Prophet granddaughter أميمةUmaymaLittle mother, companion, mother of Zaynab bint Jahsh اميدUmidHope برکةUmm AymanBarakah, who the Prophet called 'my mother after my mother' أم حكيمUmm HakimThe mother of Hakim أم حرامUmm HaramMother of the Sacred, companion promised paradise as a martyr in a naval battle كُلْثُومUmm KulthumUmm Kulthum, Star of the East أم سلمةUmm SalamaUmm Salama, Prophet wife of great wisdom أم سلمةUmm SalamahThe mother of Salamah أم سليمUmm SulaymMother of Sulaym, the companion whose dowry was her husband's Islam أمنيةUmniyyaUmniyya, Wish, classical Arabic girls form أَنَسUnsUns, Intimacy, Islamic concept boys أسامۃUsamaLion, the Prophet's beloved, led army at 17 أُوَيْسUwaisUwais al-Qarani, the greatest hidden saint

The Urdu letter الف (Alif)

Ordered by how often visitors open them on AsrNaam, with the Urdu spelling as a South Asian family writes it.

  1. IbrahimابراہیمFather of nations, the patriarch
  2. AyraایراRespected, dignified, Pakistani trending girls' name
  3. AnasأَنَسAffection, friendliness, intimacy
  4. AyzalآیزلGift from God, rising new Muslim girl name 2026
  5. IdrisادریسThe prophet Idris (often identified with Enoch)
  6. AshfaqأشفقMost compassionate friend, kindest companion
  7. AdamuآدَمAdam
  8. AnsarأَنْصَارThe Helpers of Madinah who sheltered the Prophet
  9. AminuامینTrustworthy, faithful
  10. ArmaanآرمانDesire, hope, longing, the deep wish of the heart

The same names in English

One Urdu letter does not become one English letter. The 385 names on this page are transliterated 8 different ways in English, because English has no settled system for Urdu and families spell by ear.

Muslim boy names beginning with الف

214 of the names here are boy names.

Ibrahimإِبْرَاهِيم Anasأَنَس Idrisإِدْرِيس Ashfaqأشفق Adamuآدَم Ansarأَنْصَار Aminuأمين Armaanآرمان Arsalارسل Ibn Sinaابْن سِينَا Ayyubأَيُّوب Abubakarأَبُو بَكْر

Muslim girl names beginning with الف

171 of the names here are girl names.

Ayraعيرا Ayzalآیزل Elnazالناز Eshalإيشال Iramإرم Eshaalإشعال Anabiaأنابية Aylaآيلا Ayaanaأيانا Ezelأزل Eylulايلول Khansaالخنساء

Questions about names beginning with الف

How many Muslim names start with الف in Urdu?
AsrNaam lists 385, 214 for boys and 171 for girls. Each carries its Urdu spelling, its Arabic spelling, its meaning and its letter-by-letter Ilm ul Huroof reading.
How is الف written in English?
There is no single answer, and that is the honest position. The names on this page appear in English under 8 different opening letters, most often A, I and E. Urdu has no official romanisation, so families spell by ear and both spellings are correct.
Which name beginning with الف is most popular?
By what visitors search for and open on this site, Ibrahim, Ayra and Anas lead this letter. The settled meaning of Ibrahim is: Father of nations, the patriarch.
What does Alif mean in Ilm ul Huroof?
The Science of Letters reads Alif as carrying an element, an abjad value and a link to one of the divine names. Its full reading is on the letter page, and every name on this page is read letter by letter on its own page. It is a tradition for reflection, not for prediction.

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