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Islamic Names Dictionary

Discover the profound meanings and historical significance behind authentic Muslim names for your baby boy or girl.

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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"