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Arabic Boy Names

  1. Ammiras

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "commander"

    • Description:

      Related to Amir and Amira, an antiquated name that holds some modern appeal.
  2. Almonzo

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the victorious"

    • Description:

      Introduced to the lexicon by the husband of Little House on the Prairie writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, most scholars agree that this unusual name comes from the Arabic El-Mansur.
  3. Aladdin

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "height of religion; excellent in faith"

    • Description:

      We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin may be more wearable in the US, though.
  4. Nasim

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "breeze, fresh air"

    • Description:

      A traditional Arabic choice, used on girls and boys, with a bright, fresh, and nature connected meaning. Naseem is an alternative Arabic and Urdu form, while Nesim is used in Turkey. Though unisex, Nasim leans masculine in Lebanon, Indonesia, Iran, England, Palestine, and Iraq, but is more evenly split in India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. TikTok star and rapper Nasim Nabi is a notable bearer.
  5. Salim

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "safe"

    • Description:

      Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.
  6. Rafiq

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "friend, companion, gentle, kind"

    • Description:

      Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."
  7. Nuh

    • Origin:

      Arabic and Turkish form of Noah

    • Meaning:

      "rest"

    • Description:

      A variant of the highly popular Noah, Nuh has featured in the UK Top 1000 on and off since the 2010s.
  8. Basul

    • Description:

      Basul is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Arabic or South Asian linguistic traditions. The name may be a variant of Basil, which comes from the Greek word 'basilikos' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' In some cultures, it might be connected to the Turkish 'basul' meaning 'pressure' or 'influence.' Basul remains extremely rare worldwide, appealing to parents seeking truly unique names with an exotic sound. The name has a strong, distinctive quality with its combination of soft consonants and clean ending. Its uncommonness means that a child named Basul would likely be the only one in his social circles, offering a truly individual identity.

  9. Adnan

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "settler"

    • Description:

      Adnan in the Muslim religion was an ancestor of Muhammad. More recently, the name was introduced to many Westerners via Adnan Syed, the young man at the center of the sensational Serial podcast.
  10. Ishaq

    • Origin:

      Arabic and Urdu from Hebrew Yitzchak or Isaac

    • Meaning:

      "laughter"

    • Description:

      The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is the name of a prophet and the son of Ibrahim and Sarah.
  11. Daoud

    • Origin:

      Arabic variation of David

    • Description:

      Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.
  12. Jamal

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beauty"

    • Description:

      Jamal is an Arabic boys’ name meaning "beauty." Jamal and its variants are popular in the Muslim community, although Jamal’s popularity within the US has decreased in recent years.
  13. Kahlil

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "friend"

    • Description:

      Kahlil, spelled in various ways, was first brought into the American consciousness by the poet Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.
  14. Jamil

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"

    • Description:

      Familiar and handsome, Jamil is a name of Arabic origin. Its literal meaning is "beautiful" and while this can refer to physical beauty, as a Quranic name, it more specifically refers to beautiful behavior, such as patience, kindness, and courteousness.
  15. Nakia

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.
  16. Kadir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "capable"

    • Description:

      Kadir is derived from Qadir (many Arabic K names are phonetic versions of Q-starting names); a classic Muslim name reflecting one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.
  17. Suleiman

    • Origin:

      Arabic variation of Solomon, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "man of peace"

    • Description:

      Also transcribed as Sulaiman or Sulayman, this is the Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
  18. Gamal

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God is my reward"

    • Description:

      Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.
  19. Samar

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "evening conversation"

    • Description:

      This attractive Arabic name is gaining attention in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and distinctive for both genders.
  20. Akbar

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "praised"

    • Description:

      Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.