International Baby Names
Muslim Names
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Aayah
Aayah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'sign,' 'miracle,' or 'evidence.' It refers to the verses of the Quran and carries spiritual significance in Islamic tradition as each verse is…
Aayan
Persian or Arabic
"long night; era"
A common name in the Muslim community, where it may be a Persian name or a variation of Ayan, a name with a timely meaning.
Aayat
Aayat is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'signs' or 'miracles.' In Islamic tradition, the word refers to verses of the Quran, giving the name profound religious significance. This spelling…
Abán
Persian
"clearer"
A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.
Abbas
Hebrew
"lion, stern"
Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.
Abdalla
African
"servant of God"
This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
Abdul
Arabic
"servant of Allah"
Widespread choice in the Muslim world, this was the name of both the father of the Prophet Mohammed and one of his sons.
Abdulaziz
Abdulaziz is a masculine Arabic name combining 'Abdul' (servant of) and 'Aziz' (the Almighty, Beloved, Precious), literally meaning 'servant of the Almighty' or 'servant of the Precious One'. This…
Abdullahi
Abdullahi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant form of Abdullah, which means 'servant of Allah' or 'servant of God.' This name holds deep religious significance in Islamic…
Abdulrahman
Abdulrahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin, combining 'Abdul' meaning 'servant of' and 'Rahman,' one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam meaning 'the Most Merciful' or 'the Compassionate.' Thus,…
Abdurrahman
Abdurrahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin that combines "Abd" (servant) and "ar-Rahman" (the Most Merciful), meaning "servant of the Most Merciful," referring to one of the 99 attributes of…
Abeeha
Pakistani, Arabic
"her father"
A significant choice in Islamic tradition, Abeeha (and its alternative spelling, Abiha), derive from a nickname given to Fatima, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The full version of the nickname…
Abrar
Arabic
"virtuous"
A Quranic name used for Muslim children of both sexes.
Abrar
Arabic
"virtuous"
An attractive Arabic name popular among Muslims.
Abu
Arabic
"father"
Most names with the Ab beginning, including the more familiar Abigail and Abner, mean father, as does this streamlined Arabic choice. American children might recognize Abu as the name of Aladdin's…
Abubakar
Abubakar is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. It honors Abu Bakr, the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad and one of his closest companions. The name literally means…
Abubakr
Abubakr is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant transliteration of Abu Bakr. The name carries profound historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition, as Abu Bakr was…
Adara
Arabic, Hebrew
"maidens; noble, exalted"
A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it…
Adil
Arabic
"just, fair"
Also spelled Adel, this name of Arabic origin is also used in Urdu, Turkish, and Persian. It comes from the Arabic root adala meaning "to act justly", linking it to honesty and fairness —…
Adnan
Arabic
"settler"
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.