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Muslim: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“one who submits (to God)”

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مسلم

مُسْلِم

Muslim (مسلم, Arabic مُسْلِم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “one who submits (to God)”. It comes from the Arabic root س ل م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ل م.

Muslim at a glance

Meaning: one who submits (to God)
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: mus-lim
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Muslim

In English: one who submits (to God)
اردو میں معنی: اللہ کے حضور سر تسلیم خم کرنے والا

Origin and history of Muslim

Active participle of aslama, to submit oneself (Lane). The word occurs often in the Quran.

Rootس ل م

How to say and write Muslim

Say it: mus-lim2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Muslim
Urdu: مسلم
Original script: مُسْلِم
Other spellings: Moslem
Known bearer: Muslim ibn Aqil, cousin of Husayn ibn Ali
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Muslim

What does the name Muslim mean?

Muslim means “one who submits (to God)”. In Urdu: اللہ کے حضور سر تسلیم خم کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Muslim a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Muslim is a boy’s name.

Is Muslim a Muslim name?

Yes. Muslim is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of aslama, to submit oneself (Lane). The word occurs often in the Quran.

How do you pronounce Muslim?

Say it “mus-lim”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Muslim in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Muslim is written مسلم. In its original script: مُسْلِم.

What are other spellings of Muslim?

Muslim is also spelled Moslem.

Who is a famous person named Muslim?

Muslim ibn Aqil, cousin of Husayn ibn Ali

Is the meaning of Muslim verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.