Islamic Names Dictionary
Discover the profound meanings and historical significance behind authentic Muslim names for your baby boy or girl.
Popular Names
مُحَمَّد
Muhammad
boy"Praiseworthy, Commendable"
عَلِيّ
Ali
boy"High, Elevated, Champion"
عُمَر
Omar
boy"Flourishing, Long-Lived, Eloquent"
يُوسُف
Yusuf
boy"God Increases (in piety, power, and influence)"
إِبْرَاهِيم
Ibrahim
boy"Father of Many Nations"
فَاطِمَة
Fatima
girl"Captivating, One who abstains"
عَائِشَة
Aisha
girl"Living, Prosperous, Alive"
مَرْيَم
Maryam
girl"Pious, Beloved, Drop of the Sea"
زَيْنَب
Zainab
girl"Fragrant Flower, Ornament of the Father"
خَدِيجَة
Khadija
girl"Premature child, Trustworthy"
أَحْمَد
Ahmad
boy"Highly Praised, Commendable"
مَحْمُود
Mahmud
boy"Praised, Worthy of Reverence"
حَامِد
Hamid
boy"The Praiser, One who is Thankful"
مُصْطَفَى
Mustafa
boy"The Chosen One"
حَسَن
Hasan
boy"Handsome, Good, Benefactor"
حُسَيْن
Husayn
boy"Beautiful, Handsome (diminutive of Hasan)"
أَمِير
Amir
boy"Prince, Commander, Leader"
عَمَّار
Ammar
boy"Builder, Constructor, One who prays frequently"
عُمَر
Umar
boy"Flourishing, Long-Lived (Variant of Omar)"
يَعْقُوب
Yaqub
boy"To follow, Supplanter"
إِسْمَاعِيل
Ismail
boy"God will hear"
إِسْحَاق
Ishaq
boy"He will laugh, Rejoice"
زَهْرَاء
Zahra
girl"Radiant, Shining, Brilliant"
بَتُول
Batool
girl"Ascetic, Devoted to God, Pure Virgin"
أَسْمَاء
Asma
girl"Supreme, High Status, Names"
حَفْصَة
Hafsa
girl"Young Lioness"
مِرْيَم
Miriam
girl"Rebellious, Sea of Bitterness, Beloved"
مَارِيَة
Mariya
girl"Purity, Sea of Bitterness"
زَيْنَب
Zaynab
girl"Fragrant Flower (Variant spelling of Zainab)"
زُويَا
Zoya
girl"Alive, Loving, Caring"
رُقَيَّة
Ruqayyah
girl"Gentle, Rising, Ascent"
أُمّ كُلْثُوم
Umm Kulthum
girl"Mother of the Chubby-Faced"
بِلَال
Bilal
boy"Water, Moisture, Refreshing"
طَارِق
Tariq
boy"The Morning Star, He who knocks at night"
خَالِد
Khalid
boy"Eternal, Immortal"
زَيْد
Zayd
boy"Growth, Abundance"
يَحْيَى
Yahya
boy"He Lives"
عِيسَى
Isa
boy"God is Salvation"
مُوسَى
Musa
boy"Saved from the water"
هَارُون
Harun
boy"Mountain of Strength, Exalted"
هَاجَر
Hajar
girl"Forsaken, Traveler"
سَارَة
Sarah
girl"Princess, Noblewoman"
صَفِيَّة
Safiyya
girl"Pure, Best Friend, Chosen"
آمِنَة
Amina
girl"Safe, Secure, Honest"
حَلِيمَة
Halima
girl"Gentle, Patient, Mild-Tempered"
سُمَيَّة
Sumayya
girl"High above, Exalted"
آسِيَة
Asiya
girl"One who tends to the weak, Healer"
خَوْلَة
Khawla
girl"Deer, Gazelle"
دَاوُد
Dawud
boy"Beloved"
سُلَيْمَان
Sulaiman
boy"Man of Peace"