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Muslim Boy Names
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Ismail
Arabic variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will hear"
This classic, handsome Arabic name — cognate of the Hebrew Ishmael — was chosen by Tan and Rob France for their son born in 2021. Ismail is the preferred spelling in England, Germany, Malaysia,…
Issa
Issa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic culture, it is the name for Jesus (prophet Isa in Islam) and means 'God is salvation.' It also appears in Slavic languages as a…
Izaan
Izaan is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic roots. The name derives from Arabic, meaning 'obedience,' 'compliance,' or 'submission to God's will.' It's sometimes interpreted as 'one who is…
Izhaan
Variation of Ishana, Izaan, or Ezan, Hindi, Arabic
"commanding, ruling, owning; submission, call to prayer"
Izhaan is a multicultural choice with its origins in Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Urdu. As a Hindi name, it is associated with Ishana, the three eyed Hindu guardian and god of the northeast, often…
Jaleel
Jaleel is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'great,' 'noble,' or 'revered.' It has been used across various Muslim communities throughout the world and gained notable recognition in…
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…
Ammar
Ammar is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Arabic word 'āmir' meaning 'builder,' 'constructor,' or 'one who builds and establishes.' The name carries…
Essa
Essa is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings across different traditions. In Arabic contexts, it is the form of Jesus (Isa) used in the Quran, carrying profound religious…
Eissa
Arabic variation of Jesus
"savior"
Eissa, a name found frequently as both a last and a first in Arabic lands, is the Arabic form of Jesus. Also spelled Isa, Issa, and Esa, Eissa came to greater prominence when it was chosen for their…
Ehan
Arabic
"full moon"
An unusual Arabic name, given to a handful of boys in the US each year, also spelled Ehaan or Ihan.
Aman
Aman is a multicultural masculine name with origins spanning several traditions. In Sanskrit, it means 'peace' or 'tranquility,' while in Arabic it can mean 'security' or 'safety.' The name also…
Abu
Arabic
"father"
Most names with the Ab beginning, including the more familiar Abigail and Abner, mean father, as does this streamlined Arabic choice. American children might recognize Abu as the name of Aladdin's…
Abdalla
African
"servant of God"
This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
Eesa
Eesa is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing the Arabic form of Jesus (Isa in the Quran). The name carries significant religious importance in Islam, where Jesus is revered as an important…
Khaled
Arabic
"eternal"
Khaled is a widely-used Arabic and Muslim name with a strong appealing meaning. Khalid is another popular spelling. Both versions are among the most familiar Arabic names for boys , perhaps thanks to…
Ebrahim
Ebrahim is a variant of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name traces its origins to the ancient Hebrew name Avraham, meaning 'father of many nations' or 'exalted father.' Ebrahim…
Amal
Hebrew
"laborer"
Amal is the name of a male figure in the Bible, a member of the tribe of Asher. Not, in this case, Mrs. George Clooney.
Keyaan
Keyaan is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, possibly related to 'kayān' meaning 'existence' or 'entity,' conveying a philosophical depth.…
Karim
Arabic
"noble, generous"
Kareem is the more popular form in the US, thanks to basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but Karim is right on his heels after being among the fastest-rising names of 2022. French soccer player…
Dawud
Arabic variation of David
Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys .