Muslim names

By caps92 · Updated May 2023

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List of my favourite Muslim names, both for boys and for girls. Most, if not all, of these are also names that work very well in the western world too, and are easily pronounced.

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Sofia
Greek
"wisdom"
Sofia is a refined variation of the Greek name Sophia, which was derived directly from sophia , the Greek word for wisdom. It was the name of a Roman saint—the mother of Faith, Hope, and Charity—and…
Talia
Hebrew; Australian Aboriginal
"gentle dew from heaven; by the water"
Talia is derived from the Hebrew elements tal , meaning "dew," and yah , in reference to God. In the mythology of one ancient sect, Talia was one of ten angels who attended the sun on its daily…
Ibrahim
Arabic variation of Abraham
"multitudes; father of many"
Well used by Muslim parents across the world, Ibrahim is the Arabic variation of Abraham. Significant in multiple religions and with an international and well-travelled feel about it, Ibrahim has…
Maryam
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu variant of Mary, Hebrew
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Classic Mary has many international variations and the strong, pretty Maryam is the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form. Popular in many countries across the world, from Azerbaijan to France, The…
Lana
English diminutive of Alana
"rock or handsome"
Popularized in the 1940s by Lana (born Judy) Turner, today Lana is synonymous with American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Although it has been rising steadily since the early 2000s, Lana still sits…
Musa
Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Egyptian
"delivered from the water"
With its gentle but solid sounds, Musa is a name that feels both dignified and energetic. The Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Musa is popular internationally, from The Netherlands to…
Lina
Arabic; Latin diminutive
"tender"
This pretty, succinct Arabic name is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Carolina.
Aila
Finnish variation of Helga or Scottish Gaelic
"from the strong place"
Now that Isla Fisher has pushed her once-obscure name into the Top 150, some parents are looking for similar-sounding Scottish names for girls that are further off the beaten path. This one is…
Isa
Arabic variation of Jesus, German
"the Lord is salvation; ice"
Isa is an Arabic variation of Jesus found throughout the world and popular among Muslim parents. Alternative spellings include Issa, Esa, and Eissa. Popular in Azerbaijan where it ranks in the Top…
Khadija
Arabic
"premature child"
The Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first convert to Islam, and a very popular name in the Muslim community. It ranks in the Top 200 girls' names in France, Italy and England & Wales (alongside…
Ismail
Arabic variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will hear"
This classic, handsome Arabic name — cognate of the Hebrew Ishmael — was chosen by Tan and Rob France for their son born in 2021. Ismail is the preferred spelling in England, Germany, Malaysia,…
Ilyas
Arabic
"Yahweh is God"
Common Arabic version of Elijah. The Ilyes spelling is a Top 100 name in France.
Yunus
Arabic, Hebrew
"dove"
Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah, also used in Turkish. In Islam, Yunus is a prophet.
Sana
Arabic
"mountaintop, splendid, brilliant"
One of the most easily imported Arabic names.
Mahdi
Arabic
"guided one; one who guides"
In Islamic theology, the Mahdi is a prophesized figure who will appear at the End of Times to act as a redeemer of Islam. Said to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, it is believed he will rid…
Yasmina
Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…
Mikhail
Russian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
One of the most familiar Russian names in the West, thanks to ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov and state head Mikhail Gorbachev.
Yusef
Yusef is a masculine name representing a transliteration variant of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. The name has deep historical roots in Islamic tradition, where Yusuf (Joseph) is revered as a…
Sufyan
Arabic
"slender"
A common Islamic name, borne by Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
Ilias
Greek, from Hebrew
"Yahweh is God"
The Greek form of Elijah.

Muslim names

About this list

The names

Sofia

Talia

Ibrahim

Maryam

Lana

Musa

Lina

Aila

Isa

Khadija

Ismail

Ilyas

Yunus

Sana

Mahdi

Yasmina

Mikhail

Yusef

Sufyan

Ilias