Muslim Names
- Danisha
Description:
Danisha appears to be a feminine name that combines the familiar name root 'Dan' with the suffix '-isha.' The 'Dan' element may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'judge' or 'God is my judge,' as found in the biblical name Daniel. The '-isha' suffix is a common feminine ending in several naming traditions, possibly influenced by Sanskrit where 'isha' relates to 'goddess' or 'female ruler.' Danisha emerged in the United States during the 1970s and gained modest popularity through the 1990s. The name represents a pattern of adding melodic suffixes to traditional name roots to create distinctive feminine names. While never entering the top tier of popular names, Danisha has maintained steady usage across various regions of the United States, particularly resonating with parents seeking a name with a recognizable foundation but unique overall presentation.
- Aadam
Origin:
Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"man"Description:
Arabic or Islamic spelling of Adam
- Jamila
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"beautiful, graceful"Description:
Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.
- Keyaan
Description:
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. Alternatively, it could be a variation of the Persian name Kian, which means 'king' or 'royal,' tracing back to ancient Iranian mythology and the Kayanian dynasty. The name has gained modest popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in Muslim communities and among parents seeking names with international appeal. With its melodic sound and powerful meanings across different cultural interpretations, Keyaan represents the growing trend toward names that work well globally while maintaining cultural significance and distinctive character.
- Luay
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"shield; protector"Description:
A smooth and soulful Arabic name that travels well between languages and cultures. Lindsay Lohan chose a variation for her son Luai, born in 2023.
- Ihsan
- Basul
Description:
Basul is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Arabic or South Asian linguistic traditions. The name may be a variant of Basil, which comes from the Greek word 'basilikos' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' In some cultures, it might be connected to the Turkish 'basul' meaning 'pressure' or 'influence.' Basul remains extremely rare worldwide, appealing to parents seeking truly unique names with an exotic sound. The name has a strong, distinctive quality with its combination of soft consonants and clean ending. Its uncommonness means that a child named Basul would likely be the only one in his social circles, offering a truly individual identity.
- Adnan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"settler"Description:
Adnan in the Muslim religion was an ancestor of Muhammad. More recently, the name was introduced to many Westerners via Adnan Syed, the young man at the center of the sensational Serial podcast.
- Shaban
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"eightH month of the Islamic calendar; to scatter, to branch out"Description:
An Arabic name, also used to refer to the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. More literally, the name comes from the word shaʿaba meaning "to scatter, branch out, to spread", a name bestowed on the month possibly because it was originally a time when ancient tribes would split up to look for new land and new water supplies. An alternative theory is that it may mean "to be in between two things", which, in the case of the month, it exists between the sacred month of Rajab and the month of Ramadan.
- Zoyna
Origin:
Arabic via UrduMeaning:
"beautiful"Description:
Ultimately a feminization of the very fashionable boys' name Zayn, Zoyna and its ilk, such as Zaina and Zoya, are fairly popular Arabic names for girls in Pakistan and among Muslims in India.
- Abeeha
Description:
Abeeha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous'. It's derived from the Arabic root 'bahā', which relates to beauty and splendor. In Muslim cultures, the name carries connotations of inner and outer beauty, reflecting the Islamic appreciation for beauty as a divine attribute. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Abeeha has gained modest popularity in Muslim communities worldwide. Parents may choose this name for its melodious sound and positive meaning, as well as its cultural significance. The name is sometimes spelled as Abiha or Abeha in different transliterations.
- Abrar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"virtuous"Description:
A Quranic name used for Muslim children of both sexes.
- Yunus
Origin:
Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah, also used in Turkish. In Islam, Yunus is a prophet.
- Ishaq
Origin:
Arabic and Urdu from Hebrew Yitzchak or IsaacMeaning:
"laughter"Description:
The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is the name of a prophet and the son of Ibrahim and Sarah.
- Ayesha
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"alive"Description:
Variant of Aisha. In the 19th century novel She, Ayesha is a beautiful 2000-year-old queen of a lost city, and is known as "she who must be obeyed."
- Arshia
Origin:
Arabic, Persian, and UrduMeaning:
"throne"Description:
Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both girls and boys 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.
- Owais
Origin:
Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, ArabicMeaning:
"wolf"Description:
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 by cricketer Owais Shah, praise poet (or Sana Khawan) Owais Raza Qadri, and comedian Owais Khan.
- Jamal
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"beauty"Description:
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.
- Junaid
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.
- Khairiya
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"benevolence"Description:
A traditional Arabic name with cool short form Khai, which was used as a standalone by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in 2020.