International Baby Names
Muslim Names
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Sufian
Malay and Arabic
"slender"
Malay form of Sufyan
Sufyan
Arabic
"slender"
A common Islamic name, borne by Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
Suhail
Arabic
"level, even"
Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky is called Suhail in Arabic. Several other stars on the southern horizon also contain Suhail, including Al Suhail al Wazn, Al Suhail al Muhlif, and Suhail…
Suhaila
Feminization of Suhail, Arabic
"level, even"
The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.
Sula
Literary name
"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"
A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…
Sulaiman
Arabic variation of Solomon
Muslim name very popular in North Africa.
Sulayman
Sulayman is the Arabic form of Solomon, a name with deep historical and religious significance. Derived from the Hebrew 'Shelomoh' meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful,' Sulayman appears in Islamic tradition…
Suleika
Suleiman
Arabic variation of Solomon, Hebrew
"man of peace"
Also transcribed as Sulaiman or Sulayman, this is the Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the…
Sultan
Swahili
"ruler"
Passé pasha image.
Sumayyah
Arabic
"high up"
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
Sunay
Sunay is a feminine name with Turkish origins, derived from the Turkish word 'sun' meaning 'honor' or 'reputation,' combined with the suffix 'ay' meaning 'moon.' Together, the name poetically…
Sunehra
Urdu
"golden"
Sunehra is an Indian name that is largely unknown in English-speaking countries, except maybe via its friendly short form Sunny.
Suraya
Suraya is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily from Persian and Arabic languages. It means 'the Pleiades' or 'star cluster,' referring to the constellation. The name has…
Syed
Syed is an Arabic male name with deep Islamic significance. Rather than being just a given name, it originated as an honorific title meaning 'master' or 'lord.' The name holds special importance in…
Syeda
Arabic
"lady, mistress"
Female form of Syed.
Taha
Arabic
"letters of the alphabet"
These letters begin the 20th chapter of the Quran (surah Ta Ha). A noted bearer is Egyptian writer Taha Hussein, one of the most influential 20th-century Egyptian intellectuals, who was nominated for…
Tahira
Arabic
"pure and chaste"
Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
Talha
Talha is a masculine name of Arabic origin with significant religious importance in Islamic tradition. The name means 'type of tree' or specifically 'banana tree' in Arabic. Talha was the name of a…
Tasnim
Arabic
"fountain in paradise"
A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.