Muslim Names

A strong Arabic name with a powerful positive meaning.

A unique baby name made user-friendly by incorporating the familiar shaq sound.

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

Straightforward and attractive Arabic name, associated with Turkish-American artist Jihan Zencirli.

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.

Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Now, variation Aarya has risen up the charts, making the Top 600 in the UK.

A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.

Strong and simple Arabic name popular in the UK.

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

Currently in the UK Top 1000, Nayel is an Arabic name with a powerful meaning, that can also be transcribed as Nail, Naail, and Nael.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls given the Arshiya spelling.

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.

The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.

Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander

The Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire.