Muslim Names
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
On the Day of Resurrection you will be called
by your names and by your father's names,
so give yourselves good names.
Hadith - Bukhari
Male First Names
Spelling(s)ArabicDescription or MeaningExample or Origin'Abdul or 'AbdLiterally means "slave" , i.e. "servant". Can be used in combination with one of the
Names of Allah, i.e. "Abdullah" meaning "Slave of Allah" or "Abdul-Rahman" or "Abdul-Raheem" etc.The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Call yourselves by the names of the Prophets. The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah. -
Hadith - Abu Dawood, Narrated AbuWahb al-JushamiAbdul'laah
AbdullahSlave of/to Allah'Abdul-'Adl
عبدالعدلSlave to The Just Abdul A'fuww
'Abdul-Afuw
عبدالعفوSlave to The Pardoner Abdul A'had
'Abdul-'Ahad
عبدالاحدSlave of The OnlyQuran 112:1Abdul Aa'khir
'Abdul-'Akhir[SIZE=+2]عبدالآخ
ر[/SIZE]Slave to The Last Abdul A'leyy
'Abdul-'Ali
عبدالعلیSlave to The Exalted, Sublime Abdul A'leim
'Abdul-Alim
عبدالعلیمSlave to The All-Knowing Abdul Aw'wal
'Abdul-'Awwal
عبدالاولSlave to The First Abdul A'zeim
'Abdul-'Azim
'Abdul-Azeem
عبدالعظیمSlave to The Great, Magnificent Abdul A'zeiz
'Abdul-'AzizعبدالعزيزSlave to The Mighty, The Strong Abdul Ba'deie
'Abdul-Badi'
'Abdul-Badee
عبدالبدیعSlave to The Originator Abdul Baa'eith
'Abdul-Ba'ith
عبدالباعثSlave to The Resurrector Abdul Baa'qei
'Abdul-Baqi
عبدالباقیSlave to The Everlasting Abdul Baa'ri
'Abdul-Bari
عبدالباریSlave to The Maker 'Abdul-Barr
عبدالبرSlave to The Righteous Abdul Ba'seir
'Abdul-Basir
عبدالبصیرSlave to The All-Seeing Abdul Baa'sit
'Abdul-Basit
'Abdul-Baset
عبدالباسطSlave to The Extender Abdul Baa'tin
'Abdul-Batin
عبدالباطنSlave to The Hidden Abdud DaarrSlave to The One Who Causes LossAbdul Fattaah
'Abdul-Fattah
عبدالفتاحSlave to The Opener, Reliever Abdul Ghaf'faar
'Abdul-Ghaffar
عبدالغفارSlave of The Forgiver Abdul Gha'four
'Abdul-Ghafur
عبدالغفورSlave of The Forgiving Abdul Gha'neyy
'Abdul-Ghani
عبدالغنیSlave to The Self-Sufficient Abdul Haa'dei
'Abdul-Hadi
عبدالھادیSlave to The Guide Abdul Ha'feiz
'Abdul-Hafiz
'Abdul-Hafezh
عبدالحافظSlave of The Guardian Abdul Ha'kam
'Abdul-Hakam
عبدالحکمSlave to The Judge Abdul Ha'keim
'Abdul-Hakim
عبدالحکیمSlave to The Wise Abdul Ha'leim
'Abdul-HalimSlave to The Forbearing, Clement Abdul Ha'meid
'Abdul-HamidSlave to The All-Praiseworthy 'Abdul-HaqqSlave to The Truth Abdul Ha'seib
'Abdul-HasibSlave to The Reckoner Abdul Haey'y
'Abdul-HayySlave to The Ever-Living Abdul Jab'baar
'Abdul-JabbarSlave of The Compeller Abdul Ja'leil
'Abdul-JalilSlave of The Revered Abdul Jaa'mie
'Abdul-Jamee
'Abdul-Jami'Slave to The Gatherer Abdul Ka'beir
'Abdul-KabirSlave to The Most Great Abdul Ka'reim
'Abdul-Kareem
'Abdul-KarimSlave to The Generous Abdul Kha'beir
'Abdul-KhabirSlave to The All-Informed, Aware Abdul Khaa'fid
'Abdul-Khafid
'Abdul-KhafedSlave of The Humbler Abdul Khaa'liq
'Abdul-Khaliq
'Abdul-KhaleqSlave to The Creator Abdul La'teif
'Abdul-LatifSlave to The Kind, Gracious Abdul Maa'jid
'Abdul-MajidSlave to The Most Glorious Abdul Maa'lik
'Abdul-Malik
'Abdul-MaalikSlave of The King (Allah)When the people took the oath of allegiance to 'Abdul Malik, 'Abdullah bin 'Umar wrote to him: "To Allah's Slave, 'Abdul Malik, Chief of the believers, I give the Pledge of allegiance that I will listen to and obey Allah's Slave, 'Abdul Malik, Chief of the believers, according to Allah's Laws and the Traditions of His Apostle in whatever is within my ability; and my sons too, give the same pledge."
-Bukhari 9.312, Narrated Abdullah din DinarAbdul Ma'tein
'Abdul-MatinSlave of The Firm 'Abdul-MughniSlave of The Enricher Abdul Mub'di
'Abdul-Mubde
'Abdul-Mubdi'Slave to The Initiator Abdul Mo'hai'min
'Abdul-Muhaymin
'Abdul-MuhaymenSlave to The Protector, Guardian Abdul Muh'sei
'Abdul-MuhsiSlave to The Accountant Abdul Muh'yei
'Abdul-Muhye
'Abdul-MuhyiSlave of The Life-Giver 'Abdul-MujibSlave to The Responder Abdul Mo'eizz
'Abdul-Mu'iz
'Abdul-MueezSlave of The Honorer 'Abdul-Mu'min
'Abdul-Mu'menSlave of The Faithful Abdul Mo'qaddim
'Abdul-Muqaddim
'Abdul-MuqaddemSlave of The Presenter Abdul Muq'sit
'Abdul-MuqsetSlave to The Equitable Abdul Muq'tadir
'Abdul-MuqtadirSlave to The Able Abdul Mo'saw'wir
'Abdul-MusawwirSlave of The Fashioner 'Abdul-Muta'aliSlave to The Supreme Abdul Mo'ta'kab'bir
'Abdul-Mutakabber
'Abdul-MutakabbirSlave of The Majestic, Superb Abdun Naa'fie
'Abdul-Nafi'
'Abdul-NafeeSlave of The Beneficial Abdun Nou'r
'Abdul-Nur
'Abdun-NurSlave of The Light Abdul Qaa'dir
'Abdul-Qadir
'Abdul-QadrSlave to The Omnipotent Abdul Qah'haar
'Abdul-QahharSlave to The Subduer, The Dominant 'Abdul-QawiSlave to The Almighty Abdul Qaey'youm
'Abdul-Qayyum
'Abdul-QayoumSlave to The Subsisting Abdul Qud'dous
'Abdul-QuddusSlave to The Holy (Allah) Abdur-Raa'fie
'Abdul-Rafee
'Abdur-Rafi'Slave to The Exalteer Abdur RabbSlave to The Sustainer, LordAbdur Ra'heim
'Abdul-Rahim
'Abdul-RaheemعبدالرحيمSlave of The Most Merciful, The Compassionate Abdur Rah'maan
'Abdul-Rahman
'Abdur-RahmanSlave of The Most Gracious, The Beneficent 'Abdul-RaqibSlave of The Watcher 'Abdul-Rashid
'Abdur-RashidSlave to The Righteous Guide 'Abdul-Rauf
'Abdur-Ra'ufSlave to The Compassionate 'Abdul-RazzaqSlave of The Provider (Allah) 'Abdul-Sabur
'Abdus-SaburSlave to The Most Patient 'Abdul-Salam
'Abd us SalamSlave of The Peace, The Bestower of Security, The Author of Safety 'Abdul-Samad
'Abdus-SamadSlave of The EternalQur'an 112:2'Abdul-Samie
'Abdus-Sami'Slave to The All-Hearing 'Abdul-Shahid
'Abdush-ShahidSlave of The Witness 'Abdes Shakur
'Abdush-ShakurSlave of The Appreciative 'Abdul-Tawab
'Abdut-TawwabSlave to The Acceptor of Repentance 'Abdul-WadudSlave of The Loving 'Abdul-Wahab
'Abdul-WahhabSlave of The Bestower 'Abdul-WahidSlave of The Unique 'Abdul-Wajid
'Abdul-WajedSlave to The Reveler 'Abdul-WakilSlave to The Trustee 'Abdul-Waley 'Abdul-Wali
Slave to The Supporter 'Abdul-WaliSlave to The All Governing 'Abdul-WarethSlave to The Inheritor 'Abdul-Wasi'
'Abdul-WaseeSlave to The All-Embracing 'Abdul-Zhaher
'Abduz-ZahirSlave of The Manifest AbrârPious and righteous82:13'AdamFrom eartha Prophet'AdilJust.Name of the Prophet SAAWS'AmrullahThe order of Allah swt 'AsadullahThe lion of Allah swt 'AtallahThe gift of Allah
BahiFine, good Bari'Skillful BasilBrave, courageous BasimSmiling BahijAlways happy, pleasant BakrCamel, First born, the eldest child BalighEloquent, well versed BariiInnocent BashirBringer of good news BashsharBringer of good news BasmanSmiling a lot BassamSmiling a lot BilalFreshnessFirst prayer caller in IslamBinyamin / Benyamin Prophet Yousuf's younger brother ("Benjamin")BishrJoy, good news BurhanProof, evidence
DalilGuide DaniClose, near DanyalProphetProphet "Daniel"DarisScholar, studying DawûdDavid2:251DulamahTall and black DyabThe one who perseveres
FadilVirtuous Fa'iqAwake, alert Fa'izWinner FalihSuccessful FadlGenerosity, abundance FahdCheetah FahimIntelligent FahmiSmart RalahAttainment, success FarajRelief from bad times FaridUnique FatinSmart, witty Fu'adHeart FurqanProof (Qur'an)
GhamirGiving a lot of charity GhanimWinner GhaziAttacker, campaigner for Allah's cause swt GhassanThe prime of youth GhawthRelief, aid GhaythRain GhayyathThe one rushing to help GhazirPlentiful, ample
HabbabGentle, polite HabibBelovedAt Habib's death, the noble Prophet had commended him and his entire family and had prayed: "May God bless this household. May God have mercy on this household." HadirThe sound of thunder HafizProtector, preserver HakamTo rule, coach, judge, referee HamadullahThe Thanks of Allah swt HamidullahThe appreciation of Allah swt Hammam The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Call yourselves by the names of the Prophets. The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah. -
Hadith - Abu Dawood, Narrated AbuWahb al-JushamiHamzaLionUncle of the Prophet Muhammed saawsHaniPleased, satisfied Haris / HaresGuard Harith The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Call yourselves by the names of the Prophets. The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah. -
Hadith - Abu Dawood, Narrated AbuWahb al-JushamiHasanGood, handsome HasimDecisive Hazim, HazemStrict HasimThunder HibatullahThe gift of Allah swt HumamBrave Husayn, HuseinHandsome (Diminutive of Hassan)
'IesaJesus2:87Ibrâhim[SIZE=+2]إِبْرَاهِـيم[/SIZE]Prophet Abraham2:123'IhsanKindness, good charitable deed 'ImadPillar, support 'IrfanThankfulness, appreciation 'IsamSafeguard, self dependence Is-haq Is-hâque
Es-haq
[SIZE=+2]إِسْحَاق[/SIZE]Means "tall".A Prophet. Son of Ibraham and Sara. 3:84Ismâ'ilIshmael2:133'IyadSupport
JadallahThe Generosity of Allah swt Jadil-HaqqTruth follower JalilCapable, mighty Jamal[SIZE=+1]جمال[/SIZE]JasirCourageous, Strong JasurCourageous JulaybibBrave MartyrA Companion of the Prophet saaws who was dwarfed, described as ugly, and of unknown lineage, yet the Prophet saaws found great favor in him, selecting a wife for him, and saying, He is of me and I am of him" when Julaybib died as a martyr in battle, after first courageously killing seven.JunaydDiminutive of soldier
KamilComplete KayidCunning KhabirExpert KhalafSuccessor KhalilIntimate Friend 4:125KhalilullahThe friend of Allah swt KhayrGoodness KhayrullahThe Prosperity of Allah swt
LabibIntelligent Lami' / LameeBright Lam'iShining LatifGentle LaythLion LuqmanClear way, convincing, ProphetA Prophet and Surah in Qur'an
MadiPast, sharp Mahmoud
محمودMas'udProsperous Ma'sumProtected from committing sins MawdudBeloved Mibsam, MebsamSmiling a lot Muhammad[SIZE=+2]مُحَمَّد[/SIZE]MuhsinGood-doer, i.e. performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake only without any show off or to gain praise or fame etc., and in accordance with the Sunna of Allah's Messenger Muhammed SAAWS. Also the name of one of the sons of Fatimah (Muhammad's daughter).2:112Mu'in/Mu'eenHelperMu'min/Moo'minBelieverMûsaMoses2:51MustafaChosenMuti'/MuteeObedient
NasrallahThe Victory of Allah swt Nûh
Noah3:33
Qabil/Qabeel/QaabeelSon of AdamQaddur/QaddoorCapableQani/QaneeSatisfied with one's lifeQasimDividerProphet Muhammad's sonQasit/QaasitJust, FairQaysFirm
Radi/RadhiHappy, SatisfiedRa'id/Raed/Raa'idLeader, Major (Rank)Raji/RaajeeHopingRamadan/Ramadhaan9th month of Islamic calendar
SafiyyullahThe Choice of Allah swt SalimExcellent reciter of Qur'an...I heard Allah's Apostle SAAWS saying, 'Learn the recitation of the Qur'an from (any of these) four persons: 'Abdullah bin Masud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa...'
-Bukhari 5.103, Narrated MasruqSayfullahThe sword of Allah swt ShukrallahThe Thanks of Allah swt
TalûtSaul2:249TâriqNight-comer, i.e. the bright star86:1
Y
Yahya
John3:39Ya'qûbJacob2:133
Zakariyâ
Zachariya
3:38Zayd Zayd ibn Thabit, .R.A.- a prominent scribe of Qur'an, responsible for preserving the Qur'an as we know it today.
Female First Names
'AishaWife of the Prophet saawsAllah's Apostle SAAWS said, "The superiority of 'Aisha over other women is like the superiority of Tharid to other meals."
-Bukhari 5.114, Narrated Anas bin Malik'Amirah
AmeeraLeader, princessAminah The Prophets' saaws mother.'Anisah
AnisahFriendly'ArifahKnowledgeable'Asma
AsmaaDaughter of Abu Bakr, r.a.
Bahijah
BaheejaHappyBahra'
BahraaBeautiful, shiningBarja'
BarjaaOf beautiful eyesBasimah
BasemahSmilingBasma
BasmahA smile
DaajiyahLiving well offDaanah
DanahBig pearlDaanyah
DanyahCloseDaariyah
DariyahAware, knowledgeableDalaal / DalalPampering, coddlingDayfahGuestDunyaLifeDurriyyahGlittering stars
FadilahNobleFadyaaSacrificing FajrDawn FalihahSuccessfulFarhanahHappyFatimah
Fatima"Weaner", Daughter of the Prophet saawsAllah's Apostle saaws said, "Fatima is a part of me, and whoever makes her angry, makes me angry."
-Bukhari 5.111, Narrated Al Miswar bin MakhramaFatinahIntelligentFikriyyahHaving many ideas
GhadaBeautifulGharraNoble ladyGhayda' / Ghaydaa
Young & delicateGhinaRichnessGhufranForgivenessGhusunBranches (of a tree)
Hadyah
HadiahGuide to Righteousness HajarMaidservant of Prophet IbraheemHagar bore IshmaelHajunProphet Ibraheem's 4th and final wifeShe bore him five children: Kaisaan, Suraj, Umaim, Lotaan, and NaafisHaalimahDreamingHamidahThankfulHanyahHappyHazimahSteadfast, firmHadhiqahIntelligentHabibahBelovedHadbaaWith long eye lashesHadiyyahGiftHakimahWiseHalimah Haleemah
Gentle, ForgivingHana / HanaaHappinessHaniyyahHappyHasibahNobleHasifahWiseHasinahChasteHasna' / HasnaaBeautifulHasnah / HasnaBeautiful & niceHawraOf beautiful eyesHawwa'Eve (first woman)HayatLifeHaya' / HayaaShynessHudaGuidance (from Allah)HulwahSweet, beautifulHusnBeautyHutafCheeringHuwaydahGentle
'Ibrah / IbrahWisdom, advice'IbtihajJoy 'Ibtihal / IbtihaalSupplication'Ibtisam / IbtisaamSmiling'IhaaInspiration'IhabGiving, granting'Iman / ImaanFaith, belief'Imtiyaz / ImtiyaazExcellenceIslamSubmission to Allah's Will
Jabalah
جبلهDaughter of Musafh; she was a narrator of Hadith.Jadidah
جدیدهNew, freshJaleelah
جلیلهDignifiedJaleesah
جلیسه
CompanionJamilah
جمیلهBeautiful, elegant, pretty; fem. of Jamil. Daughter of Khalifa Umar.Jawahir
جواھرPreciousJawhara
جوھرهJewel, gem, essenceJibla
جبلهNature, natural disposition.Joodi
جودیKind, working.Juhi
جوھیFragrant flower.Jumaina
جمینهDiminutive of Jumana, small pearl.Jumana
جمانهPearlJumaymah
جمیمهName of a female companion.Junayna
جنینهLittle gardenJuni
جنیLovableJunna
جنهShelter
Kaif
کیفA state of joyKaleemah
کلیمهSpeakerKanwal
کنولA flower of water, water-lillyKanz
کنزTreasureKaram
کرمGenerosity, bounty, noble natureKarimah
کریمهKind, generous, benevolent, open-handed, bountiful, noble; fem. of Karim.Kas
کاصGlass; This was the name of a woman, daughter of Buhayr bin Jundub.Kashida
کاشیدهHardworkingKashira
کاشرهJubiliant, jovial.Kashooda
کشودهAttractiveKashud
کشودBloom, success, benefit.Kasirah
کثیرهPlentyKaureen
کورینBeautiful girl, pretty girl.Kawkab
کوکبStar, satellite.Kaysah
کیسهDaughter of Abu Bakr al-Saqafi, was a narrator of Hadith.Kathima
کاظمهOne who controls or suppresses her anger; fem. of Kathim.Kehkashan
کهکشاںGalaxyKhabira
خبیرهAware, knowing.
Khadijah
خدیجهThe first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and first to recognize the Qur'an as revelation.Khadra
خضراءGreen, verdant.Khaira
خیرهThe best, prime, top, flower, cream; sing. of khairat.Khairiya
خیریهCharity, benevolence, beneficence, good.Khalisa
خالصهPure, true, clear, real; fem. of Khalis.Khalwat
خلوتSolitudeKhanam
خانمPrincess, noble womanKharqa
خرقاءStrong windKhashar
خشارDecorated, ornamentedKhashia
خاشعهPious, devout; fem. of Khashi.Khasiba
خصیبهFruitful, fertile, prolific, prodigal, productive; fem. of Khasib.Khatiba
خطیبهOrator, speaker, fianceKhatoon
خاتونNoblewoman, lady.Khawara
خاورهSunlight, easrKhazanah
خزانهTreasure; She was the daughter of Khalid bin Jafar bin Qurt. She was a poetess.Khidrah
خضرهGreenKhudamah
خدامهService, name of a Sahabiyah RA.Khudra
خضرهGreenery, greenness, verdancy
Khulaidah
خلیدهPermanent, name of a Sahabi who participated in the battle of Badr and the name of a Sahabiyyah.
Khulat
خلتLove, friend.Khurmi
خرمیHappiness, leisure
Khushbu
خوشبوFragrance, scent.Khuwailah
خویلهA little or young female gazelle; name of a womanKhuzama
خزامیٰLavender, tulip.Kiran
کرنRay, beamKishwar
کشورCountry
Kowaisah
کویسهHandsome, pretty, name of a SahaabiyahKuaybah
کعیبهA distinguished woman of her times was so named. She was the daughter of Saad al-Aslamiyah and she offered allegiance (bayah) to the Prophet PBUH.Kuhaylah
کحیلهThe name of a pious, learned woman who was a good speaker (AN)
Kulsoom
کلثومFull of flesh about the face and cheeks, rosy, healthy cheeks, chubby cheeks
MaryamMary2:87
Qanturah3rd wife of Prophet Ibraheem (Abraham)She was married after Sarah's death and bore Ibraheem six children.
Rumaysa Umm Sulaym Rumaysa bin Milhan, R.A., wife of Companion, who accepted Islam when she refused to marry him until he gave up his idols, educating him on the topic and influencing him to do so.
SadaqaDeeds of charity done in Allah's (swt) cause SakinahCalm, Tranquil, Peace"Be not sad (or afraid), surely Allâh is with us." Then Allâh sent down His Sakînah (calmness, tranquillity, peace, etc.) upon him, and strengthened him with forces (angels) which you saw not..." [Qur'an 9:40].
See Also 2:248
More Names
AbrârPious and righteous82:13Da'wahLiterally means "call", and is used to refer to calling people to the Truth, i.e. propagating Islam DeenThe Way of Life for a Muslim, i.e. religion
IslamSubmission to Allah's Will
Jum'ahFriday, the day of gathering
Luqman
LuqmaanWiseA Prophet and name of a Surah (Chapter) in the Qur'an
MuhsinGood-doer, i.e. performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake only without any show off or to gain praise or fame etc., and in accordance with the Sunna of Allah's Messenger Muhammed SAAWS2:112
SalafThe Pious Forefathers (i.e. As-Salaf as-Saalih) are the Companions of the Prophet
, the first three generations of Muslims after the revelation of the Qur'an Sunnah
WalîProtector, Guardian, Supporter, Helper, Friend etc. [plural '
Auliyâ]33:17