Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
Muslim Boy Names
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Nabeel
Nabeel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'distinguished.' Well-established throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asian Muslim communities, Nabeel…
Nadeem
Nadeem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "friend," "companion," or "drinking companion." It derives from the Arabic word "nadim" (نديم) which historically referred to a courtier or…
Nadim
Arabic
"friend"
Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
Naeem
Arabic
"benevolent"
Could present pronunciation problems.
Naseem
Arabic and Urdu
"breeze, fresh air"
Variant of Nasim
Nasim
Arabic
"breeze, fresh air"
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,…
Nasser
Arabic
"the winner"
Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
Niam
Hindi or Arabic
"law; given by God; blessing"
With Liam at the top of the boys' popularity list, parents might discover the still-rare Niam. A name with various origins, Niam can be a Hindi name, deriving from the word niyam meaning "rule" or…
Nuh
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.
Nuriya
Nuriya is traditionally a feminine name in many cultures but has some usage as a masculine name as well. It has Arabic origins, derived from 'nur' meaning 'light' or 'illumination,' making it a name…
Omer
Hebrew
"sheaf of corn"
A symbolic name for boys born during a period between Passover and Shavuot.
Owais
Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, Arabic
"wolf"
A variation of the Arabic name Uwais, this animal-inspired name was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023. It ultimately derives from an archaic Arabic word for wolf and is notably borne…
Qadar
Arabic
"decree, destination"
One of several Arabic names that can be spelled with a Q or a K, rarely heard outside the Muslim community.
Qadir
Arabic
"capable, powerful"
Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.
Qamar
Arabic
"moon"
Appearing in the name of the 54th chapter in the Quran and used as a given name and a surname, Qamar is a unisex option, with the celestial meaning of "moon". It is occasionally written as Kamar too.
Qasim
Arabic
"charitable, generous"
Name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad, with a particularly positive meaning.
Raees
Raees is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'leader,' 'chief,' or 'president.' It derives from the Arabic root ra's (head) and conveys connotations of authority, respect, and prominence within…
Rafi
Arabic, diminutive of Rafiq; Spanish, diminutive of Rafael
Most people will assoicate it with the well-known children's singer.
Rafiq
Arabic
"friend, companion, gentle, kind"
Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."
Raheem
Variation of Rahim, Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.