Arabic/English boy names

Elias

Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew

"Yahweh is God"

Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today. While it may sound cool and fresh, Elias is a name with history…

Adam

Hebrew

"son of the red earth"

Adam -- a primal Old Testament name -- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is not as popular as it once was and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and…

Amir

Arabic or Hebrew

"prince, ruler; treetop"

Concise, familiar and multicultural, Amir enjoys widespread popularity around the world. A common name in the Middle East and across Africa, it has been on the rise in the US since the late 70s, and…

Omar

Arabic, Hebrew

"flourishing, thriving; eloquent"

A multicultural choice with an appealing open O sound, Omar blends stately strength with familiarity. Also transcribed as Umar, it is a popular choice among Muslim families and features in the name…

Zane

Possible variation of John

"God is gracious"

Western novelist Zane (born Pearl!) Grey made this name famous. Now, it's in tune with the style of our times, retaining that appealing cowboy image. Zane Grey was the great-grandson of Ebenezer…

Malik

Arabic; Greenlandic

"king; owner; wave"

A name with many spelling variations, including Malek, Melik, and Maliq, Malik is a popular name of Arabic and Semetic origin that is used internationally as both a given name and a surname. In terms…

Yusuf

Arabic variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, used in the Middle East, as well as internationally from France and the US, to the UK, Turkey and Azerbaijan - where, as of 2023, it ranked in the Top 100. In…

Zain

Variation of Zayn, Arabic

"beauty, grace"

Zayn and the more Western-friendly Zain sound exactly like the popular Zane but have a different root, in Arabic and African cultures. The name was made familiar to Europeans and Americans by British…

Tariq

Arabic

"the one who knocks at the door"

A strong and confident name growing in popularity, in numerous spellings.

Jibril

Arabic variation of Gabriel, Hebrew

"God is my strength"

An Arabic equivalent to the popular Gabriel, Jibril appears in Islamic tradition as the archangel who acts as an intermediary between God and humans and delivers revelation to prophets. Most notably,…

Tarek

Tarek is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'tariq' meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.' Historically significant, it recalls Tariq ibn Ziyad, the…