Muslim names
Muslim Baby Names with Meanings
Muslim names with their meanings in English and Urdu, the Arabic spelling and the classical dictionary each meaning comes from. Most are Arabic, many are Persian or Turkish, and a growing number are Urdu or regional Pakistani names (Pashto, Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi). Where a popular name has no classical source, or its meaning is disputed, we say so plainly instead of repeating what circulates online.
- Names
- 1,981
- Boys
- 1,202
- Girls
- 821
Popular Muslim boy names
- Muhammadمحمدmuch praised; praised again and againBoyArabic
- Ahmedاحمدmost praiseworthy; one who praises mostBoyArabic
- Aliعلیhigh; exaltedBoyArabic
- Hamzaحمزہstrong; steadfast (traditional reading)BoyArabic
- Umarعمرlinked to life and long lifeBoyArabic
- Ibrahimابراہیمname of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)BoyHebrew
- Yusufیوسفname of the prophet YusufBoyHebrew
- Hassanحسنgood; handsomeBoyArabic
- Hussainحسینgood; handsome (diminutive of ḥasan)BoyArabic
- Abdullahعبداللہservant of AllahBoyArabic
- NoorنورlightBoy or girlArabic
- Bilalبلالmoisture; water that refreshesBoyArabic
Muslim boy names by letter
Popular Muslim girl names
- Fatimaفاطمہone who weans (a child)GirlArabic
- Ayeshaعائشہliving; full of lifeGirlArabic
- Maryamمریمname of the mother of Prophet Isa (AS)GirlHebrew
- Zainabزینبa fragrant tree (one reading)GirlArabic
- Khadijaخدیجہborn before termGirlArabic
- HiraحراMount Hira, near MakkahGirlArabic
- Amnaآمنہsafe; one who feels secureGirlArabic
- SanaثناpraiseGirlArabic
- NoorنورlightBoy or girlArabic
- Iqraاقراread; recite!GirlArabic
- AnayaانایہNo classical source foundGirlOther or unclear
- Mahnoorماہ نورmoonlightGirlPersian
Muslim girl names by letter
How Muslim families choose a name
Collections
- Names of prophets26Prophets named in the Quran. Many of these names come into Arabic from Hebrew or Aramaic, so their original meaning is often uncertain; we mark those as disputed rather than repeat a guess.
- Names of the Sahaba58Names borne by well-known Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Each bearer line is factual and short.
- Names of the Sahabiyat43Names borne by well-known women Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- Ahl al-Bayt25Names borne by members of the Prophet’s household صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- Words from the Quran313Names whose exact word form occurs in the Quran.
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Where our meanings come from
- Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93)
- Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892)
- Platts, Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English (1884)
- Raverty, Dictionary of the Pukhto (1867)
Every entry is a draft awaiting review by a named scholar. How we check
Questions about Muslim names
How do I choose an Islamic name?
Pick a name with a good, clear meaning, ideally one with a known source. Names of prophets, Companions and Abd- names joined to the names of Allah are long-standing choices. Avoid names whose meaning is bad or that claim an attribute that belongs only to Allah.
Does a Muslim name have to be Arabic?
No. Persian, Turkish, Urdu and regional names are given by Muslims everywhere. What matters is a good meaning, not the language.
Are the meanings on Naam verified?
Not yet. Each meaning is a draft matched to a public-domain classical dictionary (Lane for Arabic, Steingass for Persian, Platts for Urdu). A named reviewer still has to check each against the printed page; until then every entry is labelled a draft.
Do lucky numbers apply to Islamic names?
No. Numerology has no basis in Islam, and Naam gives no lucky numbers, stones or colours.