Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
Muslim Boy Names
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Sulaiman
Arabic variation of Solomon
Muslim name very popular in North Africa.
Sulayman
Sulayman is the Arabic form of Solomon, a name with deep historical and religious significance. Derived from the Hebrew 'Shelomoh' meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful,' Sulayman appears in Islamic tradition…
Suleiman
Arabic variation of Solomon, Hebrew
"man of peace"
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…
Sultan
Swahili
"ruler"
Passé pasha image.
Syed
Syed is an Arabic male name with deep Islamic significance. Rather than being just a given name, it originated as an honorific title meaning 'master' or 'lord.' The name holds special importance in…
Taha
Arabic
"letters of the alphabet"
These letters begin the 20th chapter of the Quran (surah Ta Ha). A noted bearer is Egyptian writer Taha Hussein, one of the most influential 20th-century Egyptian intellectuals, who was nominated for…
Talha
Talha is a masculine name of Arabic origin with significant religious importance in Islamic tradition. The name means 'type of tree' or specifically 'banana tree' in Arabic. Talha was the name of a…
Umair
Arabic, Urdu
"flourish, prosper"
A cognate of Omar and Umar, Umair is an Arabic name with a bright, and distinctive end sound. Also spelled Umayr, it is associated with prosperity, long life, and thriving,
Umar
Arabic
"flourishing, thriving"
A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
Usman
Arabic
"baby bustard"
You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South…
Uzair
Arabic
"help"
Arabic form of Ezra or Azariah
Waleed
Waleed is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'walid' meaning 'newborn,' 'boy,' or 'son.' It's a common name throughout the Arab world and Muslim communities globally. The name…
Waris
Yanis
Greek, French, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
One of the relatives on the widely-branching family of John names, Yanis is in the French Top 50 and was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022, when it went from being outside the Top 1000 to within…
Yaqub
Yaqub is the Arabic and Persian form of the biblical name Jacob, meaning 'he who follows' or 'supplanter.' With roots in Semitic languages, it has been used throughout the Islamic world for…
Yaseen
Yaseen is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'Ya Sin,' which is the 36th chapter of the Quran. The name carries deep spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, as this chapter is often…
Yasin
Arabic
"ya + sin (two letters of the Arabic alphabet)"
From the Arabic letters ya and sin , which begin the 36th chapter of the Quran (surah Ya Sin).
Yasir
Arabic
"wealthy, prosperous"
In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.
Younes
Younes is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant of Yunus or Jonah. The name derives from the Arabic word meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and gentleness. Younes appears in…
Younis
Younis is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic origins, representing a variant of Yunus, which is the Arabic form of Jonah. In Islamic tradition, Yunus (Jonah) was a prophet mentioned in the…