Muslim Names

This variation of the popular Arabic name has now been in the Top 500 for several years. It wasn't even in the Top 1000 before the 1980s.

Classic Arabic name seen as both a first name and a surname. The pre-Islamic Arabian Sword is also called the Saif.

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

Not, as you may be inclined to think, a variation of Eleanor. Elanur is a modern Turkish compound of the names Ela (meaning "hazel") and Nur ("light.")

A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning dew" or "to be wet with dew" — something especially precious in dry climates.

Maliha comes from the Arabic word malih, meaning "beautiful."

A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.

Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam.

This unisex Arabic name is most frequently used for baby boys in the US, although a significant number of girls are named Rayan each year as well. The emphasis belongs on the second syllable.

A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.

Muslim name very popular in North Africa.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.

The Turkish transcription of Furqan, another name for the Quran.

Could present pronunciation problems.

This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.