International Baby Names
Muslim Names
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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.
Rahim
Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
Rahma
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
Rahul
Sanskrit
"able, efficient"
A perennially popular choice in India, where it is inextricably linked to Buddha's son. Rahul briefly ranked in the US Top 1000, from 1998 to 2004.
Raidah
Arabic
"leader"
Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.
Raif
Arabic; English
"compassionate; wolf counsel"
Raif (or Raef, Rayif) is a Muslim name usually given in reference to the Qur’anic verse "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind." A notable bearer is Saudi writer, dissident and…
Raife
Raife is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, representing a modern variation of Ralph. Deriving from Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr,' combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf,' the name carries…
Raisa
Russian; Yiddish; Arabic
"easygoing; rose; leader"
Known in America via the wife of Soviet head Mikhail Gorbachev; a possibility for parents of Eastern-European descent wanting to move beyond Natasha and Nadia or for parents from the Middle East…
Rajaa
Rajaa is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'hope' or 'expectation.' This beautiful name carries positive connotations of optimism and anticipation for the future. Common in Middle Eastern…
Ramadan
Arabic
"scorching heat"
Ramadan is the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's first revelation. Muslims fast during this month, observed between crescent moons. Ramadan is derived…
Ramazan
Turkish variation of Ramadan, Arabic
"scorching heat"
The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.
Rami
Finnish, Arabic, Sanskrit "wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
"wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
Rami has gained notoriety in the English-speaking world as the first name of the Oscar-nominated actor Rami Malek, whose parents immigrated to the US from Egypt. Rami also feels more approachable…
Rania
Arabic, Greek
"to gaze, to look; heavenly"
As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself.…
Rashid
Arabic
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
Rayaan
Rayaan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'gates of heaven,' 'well-watered,' or 'satiated.' In Islamic tradition, Ar-Rayyan refers to a special gate in Paradise through which those who…
Rayah
Rayah is a feminine name with multicultural origins and various meaningful interpretations. In Arabic, it means "flag" or "banner," symbolizing leadership and prominence. In Hebrew contexts, it…
Rayan
Arabic
"land that is lush and rich in water"
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.
Rayyan
Variation of Rayan, Arabic
"land that is lush and rich in water"
Raza
Urdu
"contentment"
Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.