By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic, diminutive of Rafiq; Spanish, diminutive of Rafael
Most people will assoicate it with the well-known children's singer.
Arabic
"friend"
Appealing Indian and Arabic choice.
"well developed, handsome"
No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.
"patient"
An Arabic name with Quranic connections -- it represents one of the essential qualities -- that would have no trouble assimilating. Sabira or Sabirah is a form used for girls, and Sabri can be used…
"resolute"
A Saudi Arabian royal name that has remained within its own culture.
"the winner"
Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
Arabic and Turkish form of Noah
"rest"
A variant of the highly popular Noah, Nuh has featured in the UK Top 1000 on and off since the 2010s.
"brighter, clearer"
Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.
"king, monarch, emperor"
An Arabic name with a strong, regal meaning, Aahil and its alternative spelling Ahil come from the Arabic word for "emperor" or "great leader" and is generally used to refer to someone who rules over…
Arabic, Urdu, Turkish
"lion"
A variation of the Turkish Aslan, this spelling was a fast rising debut to the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2025. With its leonine meaning and its association with bravery, it was notably used by…
"illustrious"
This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.
"peace through faith"
Short form of the name Anglicized as Saladin, very popular throughout the Arab world.
"skilled, wise"
Also transcribed as Mahir and Maheer, Maahir is an Arabic name meaning "wise" or "skilled". Dubai-based perfume company Lattafa used the name Maahir for one of their fragrance ranges in 2020, with…
Variation of Xavier, Basque, Urdu, Arabic
"new house; brilliant, shining; slender"
A contemporary feeling choice that doesn't feel overly trendy, Zaviyan is a multicultural option with several possible meanings. Given to a small but rising number of boys in the US, it also appeared…
Arabic; Polish, Czech, Slovak
"perfect; young ceremonial attendant"
Although popular in the Muslim community as representing one of the 99 qualities of God listed in the Quran, this could be confused with the female Camille. It's also common in the West Slavic…
West African and French form of Uthman and Osman, Arabic
"young bustard (bird)"
Popular in French-speaking countries in West Africa, including Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, Ousmane is a form of the Arabic Uthman, likely via Osman or Usman, used in Urdu, Turkish, Malay, and Kurdish.…
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam,…
Urdu, Hindi, Arabic
"flower; to shine"
Strong and bright, Zohran is an Indian and Pakistani name, derived from the Arabic Zahran, meaning "flowers, blossoms" or "to shine", depending on whether you trace its roots to the floral zahr or to…
Bosnian, Arabic, Portuguese
"the commander, prince; noble, famous"
An approachable and multicultural choice, Almir can be either a Bosnian form of the princely Arabic name, Al-Almir, or it is a Portuguese name, which, via a rather convoluted history, emerged from…
