Arabic Boy Names
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Adil
Arabic
"just, fair"
Also spelled Adel, this name of Arabic origin is also used in Urdu, Turkish, and Persian. It comes from the Arabic root adala meaning "to act justly", linking it to honesty and fairness —…
Akbar
Arabic
"praised"
Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.
Aladdin
Arabic
"height of religion; excellent in faith"
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…
Altair
Arabic
"falcon"
The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.
Amin
Arabic
"faithful, trustworthy"
Amin is a simple but strong name with a solid meaning. It was borne by the sixth Abbasid caliph, a ruler of the Abbasid Muslim Empire in the 9th century, a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.…
Anwar
Arabic
"brighter, clearer"
Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.
Ara
Armenian
"king"
Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a…
Aza
Arabic
"powerful"
Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much simpler and that is…
Azzam
Arabic
"determined"
Azzam might be open to some "shazam" teasing.
Badar
Arabic, Hindi
"full moon"
Strong name, with a regal, romantic natural imagery image.
Basul
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'…
Habib
Arabic
"loved one"
A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
Yashtahi
Yashtahi is a masculine name with Indigenous American origins, likely derived from Native American languages. While specific information about this uncommon name is limited in mainstream sources, it…
Daoud
Arabic variation of David
Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.
Fahd
Arabic
"panther, leopard"
Roar! This popular name in the Arab world was once almost unused by English speakers, but is now given to a few boys in the States each year. It can also be spelled Fahad and Fahed.
Faisal
Arabic
"resolute"
A Saudi Arabian royal name that has remained within its own culture.
Farouk
Arabic
"seer of truth"
Name of the last king of Egypt.
Gamal
Arabic
"God is my reward"
Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.
Jamal
Arabic
"beauty"
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. Jamal has been…
Hakeem
Arabic
"judicious, wise"
Muhammad approved all ninety-nine attributes of Allah as worthy names, and this is one of the most popular. It was in the US Top 1000 for the first time since 1998 in 2016, when it was one of the 10…