Choosing the perfect name for your newborn is an important and cherished task for every parent. In Islamic culture, names hold significant meaning and are chosen with great care, reflecting the values and aspirations of the family. Islamic names are often derived from the Quran or hold historical significance. If you’re seeking a beautiful Islamic name for your baby boy, we’ve compiled a list of meaningful names to inspire you.
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| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aabbas | Lion, courageous. |
| Aadil | Just, fair. |
| Aamir | Prosperous, full of life. |
| Aamaa | Hope, aspiration. |
| Aarif | Knowledgeable, wise. |
| Asim | Protector, defender. |
| Abaan | Rain, blessing. |
| Abdul Azeem | Servant of the Almighty, great and powerful. |
| Abdul-Aalee | Servant of the Most High, exalted. |
| Abdul-Aaleem | Servant of the All-Knowing, knowledgeable. |
| Abdul-Azeez | Servant of the Mighty, powerful. |
| Abdul-Baasit | Servant of the Expander, generous. |
| Abdul-Baari | Servant of the Creator, originator. |
| Abdul-Fataah | Servant of the Opener, liberator. |
| Abdul-Ghafaar | Servant of the Forgiver, pardoner. |
| Abdul-Ghafoor | Servant of the Merciful, forgiving. |
| Abdul-Haady | Servant of the Guide, leader. |
| Abdul-Haafiz | Servant of the Protector, guardian. |
| Abdul-Hakam | Servant of the Judge, wise. |
| Abdul-Haleem | Servant of the Forbearing, patient. |
| Abdul-Hameed | Servant of the Praiseworthy, commendable. |
| Abdul-Haq | Servant of the Truth, righteous. |
| Abdul-Haseeb | Servant of the Reckoner, accountable. |
| Abdul-Jabaar | Servant of the Mighty, powerful. |
| Abdul-Jaleel | Servant of the Sublime, glorious. |
| Abdul-Kareem | Servant of the Generous, noble. |
| Abdul-Khaaliq | Servant of the Creator, one who brings into existence. |
| Abdul-Lateef | Servant of the Gentle, kind. |
| Abdul-Majeed | Servant of the Glorious, praiseworthy. |
| Abdul-Mateen | Servant of the Firm, strong. |
| Abdul-Muhaimin | Servant of the Protector, guardian. |
| Abdul-Muiz | Servant of the Honorer, dignifier. |
| Abdul-Mujeeb | Servant of the Responsive, answering. |
| Abdul-Muta’aal | Servant of the Most High, exalted. |
| Abdul-Nasser | Servant of the Victorious, helper. |
| Abdul-Qaadir | Servant of the Powerful, capable. |
| Abdul-Qahaar | Servant of the Subduer, overpowering. |
| Abdul-Qudoos | Servant of the Holy, sacred. |
| Abdul-Raafi’ | Servant of the Exalter, elevating. |
| Abdul-Raheem | Servant of the Merciful, compassionate. |
| Abdul-Rahmaan | Servant of the Most Gracious, merciful. |
| Abdul-Raouf | Servant of the Compassionate, kind. |
| Abdul-Rasheed | Servant of the Guide to the Right Path, wise. |
| Abdul-Razaaq | Servant of the Provider, sustainer. |
| Abdul-Saboor | Servant of the Patient, persevering. |
| Abdul-Salaam | Servant of the Peace, peaceful. |
| Abdul-Samad | Servant of the Eternal, self-sufficient. |
| Abdul-Samee’ | Servant of the All-Hearing, attentive. |
| Abdul-Shakoor | Servant of the Appreciative, grateful. |
| Abdul-Tawaab | Servant of the Acceptor of Repentance, forgiving. |
| Abdul-Waahid | Servant of the One, unique. |
| Abdul-Wadood | Servant of the Loving, affectionate. |
| Abdul-Wahaab | Servant of the Bestower, giver. |
| Abdullah | Servant of Allah, God’s servant. |
| Abed | Worshiper, devout. |
| Abedin | Worshippers, devout ones. |
| Abu Bakr | Father of Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. |
| Abul Khayr | Father of goodness, virtuous. |
| Adeel | Fair, equitable. |
| Adham | Dark or black. |
| Adnan | Settler, one who settles or stays. |
| Afan | Tree branches or twigs. |
| Afeef | Chaste, modest, pure. |
| Afreen | Praise, blessing. |
| Ahmad | Highly praised, commendable. |
| Ahsan | Best, most beautiful, excellent. |
| Akram | Most generous, noble. |
| Al Abbas | The lion, courageous. |
| Alaa | Excellence, glory. |
| Alaa Udeen | Excellence of the faith, nobility of religion. |
| Ali | Noble, exalted. |
| Ameen | Trustworthy, faithful. |
| Amir | Prince, commander, leader. |
| Amjad | Glorious, magnificent. |
| Amr | Long-lived, prosperous. |
| Anas | Friendly, affable. |
| Anees | Companion, friend. |
| Aqib | Follower, successor. |
| Arham | Merciful, compassionate. |
| Arif | Knowledgeable, expert. |
| Arsh | Throne, dominion. |
| Arsalan | Lion, fearless. |
| Arshad | Guided, righteous. |
| Aryan | Noble, high-born. |
| Asad | Lion, courageous. |
| Ashar | Cheerful, fortunate. |
| Ashraf | Most noble, honorable. |
| Asif | Forgiving, gatherer. |
| Asim | Protector, guardian. |
| Ataa | Gift, favor. |
| Atif | Compassionate, kind. |
| Awad | Reward, compensation. |
| Aws | Brave, courageous. |
| Ayaan | Gift of God. |
| Ayan | Bright, clear. |
| Ayan | Gift of God. |
| Ayman | Blessed, fortunate. |
| Ayoob | Repentant, one who returns to God. |
| Ayyan | Gift of God. |
| Azaan | Call to prayer. |
| Azhar | Bright, radiant. |
| Azzaam | Resolute, determined. |
| Baahir | Dazzling, brilliant. |
| Baasim | Smiling, cheerful. |
| Badr Udeen | Full moon of the faith. |
| Baha | Splendor, brilliance. |
| Baha Udeen | Beauty of the faith. |
| Bahiy Udeen | Dazzling beauty of the faith. |
| Basaam | Smiling, happy. |
| Basel | Brave, valiant. |
| Bashaar | Bringer of good news. |
| Bilal | Wetting lips with water, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. |
| Bishr | Joy, gladness. |
| Burhaan | Proof, evidence. |
| Danish | Knowledgeable, wise. |
| Daniyal | Prophet Daniel. |
| Dawoud | Prophet David. |
| Dhul Fiqaar | Possessor of the cleaver, a sword of Ali, the fourth caliph. |
| Diyaa Udeen | Light of the faith. |
| Faakhir | Proud, excellent. |
| Faaris | Knight, horseman. |
| Farooq | One who distinguishes between right and wrong. |
| Fadi | Savior, redeemer. |
| Fadl | Grace, favor. |
| Fadl Ullah | Grace of God. |
| Fahad | Panther, lynx. |
| Faisal | Decisive, determined. |
| Faizan | Beneficence, abundance. |
| Fakhry | Honorable, distinguished. |
| Fareed | Unique, singular. |
| Farhan | Happy, joyful. |
| Faris | Knight, horseman. |
| Fateen | Intelligent, clever. |
| Fawaz | Successful, victorious. |
| Fidaa | Sacrifice, redemption. |
| Fuad | Heart, soul. |
| Ghaalib | Victor, conqueror. |
| Ghaazi | Conqueror, warrior. |
| Ghasaan | Rain, downpour. |
| Ghiyaath | Helper, supporter. |
| Haady | Guide, leader. |
| Haamid | Praiser, one who praises God. |
| Haani | Happy, delighted. |
| Haarith | Cultivator, farmer. |
| Haaroon | Variant of Harun, meaning “exalted” or “high mountain”. |
| Haashim | Generous, breaker of bread. |
| Haatim | Determined, resolute. |
| Haider | Lion, brave. |
| Hammad | Praiser, one who praises God. |
| Hamza | Lion, strong. |
| Haris | Guardian, protector. |
| Hasan | Good, beautiful. |
| Haseeb | Respected, esteemed. |
| Hashir | Gatherer, collector. |
| Hassaan | Beautiful, handsome. |
| Haytham | Young eagle. |
| Houd | A prophet mentioned in the Quran. |
| Humam | Courageous, generous. |
| Husaam | Sword, sharp weapon. |
| Husaam Udeen | Sword of the religion (Islam). |
| Hussain | Beautiful, handsome. |
| Huthayfa | Old Arabic Name |
| Huzaifa | Young wolf, diminutive form of Hazif. |
| Ibraheem | Prophet Abraham in Islam. |
| Idrees | Prophet Enoch in Islam. |
| Iesa | Variant of Isa, referring to Prophet Jesus in Islam. |
| Ihsaan | Excellence, goodness. |
| Ikrimah | Noble, honorable. |
| Imaad | Support, pillar. |
| Imaad Udeen | Support of the religion (Islam). |
| Imraan | Variant of Imran, referring to the father of Maryam (Mary) in Islam. |
| Imran | Father of Maryam (Mary) in Islam. |
| Irfaan | Knowledge, wisdom. |
| Is-haaq | Variant of Ishaq, referring to Prophet Isaac in Islam. |
| Isaam | Safeguard, protection. |
| Ismaael | Variant of Ismail, referring to Prophet Ishmael in Islam. |
| Izz Udeen | Honor of the religion (Islam). |
| Jaabir | Comforter, consoler. |
| Jaafar | Stream, rivulet. |
| Jalaal | Glory, majesty. |
| Jamaal | Beauty, elegance. |
| Jamaal Udeen | Beauty of the religion (Islam). |
| Jameel | Handsome, beautiful. |
| Javed | Eternal, immortal. |
| Jawad | Generous, noble. |
| Jihad | Struggle, striving. |
| Junaid | Fighter, warrior. |
| Kaamil | Perfect, complete. |
| Kamal | Perfection, excellence. |
| Kamran | Successful, prosperous. |
| Kareem | Generous, noble. |
| Kashif | Discoverer, revealer. |
| Khair Udeen | Goodness of the religion (Islam). |
| Khairy | Generous, kind. |
| Khaldoon | Strong, sturdy. |
| Khaleel | Friend, beloved. |
| Khalid | Eternal, immortal. |
| Khuzaymah | Old Arabic name. |
| Labeeb | Intelligent, wise. |
| Laraib | Pure, flawless. |
| Lu’ay | Shield. |
| Luqmaan | Wise, intelligent. |
| Lutfi | Kind, gentle. |
| Ma’awiya | Old Arabic name. |
| Ma’d | Purpose, aim. |
| Ma’n | Assistance, help. |
| Maahir | Skilled, proficient. |
| Maaz | Brave, courageous. |
| Maazin | Rain clouds. |
| Mahdy | Guided, guided by God. |
| Mahmoud | Praiseworthy. |
| Majd | Glory, honor. |
| Majd Udeen | Glory of the religion (Islam). |
| Majdy | Glorious, noble. |
| Makeen | Firm, strong. |
| Mamdouh | Praised, praised by God. |
| Mamnoon | Thankful, grateful. |
| Mansour | Victorious. |
| Marwan | Old Arabic name. |
| Marzouq | Blessed, fortunate. |
| Masoud | Fortunate, lucky. |
| Maysarah | Ease, comfort. |
| Meerab | Leader, chief. |
| Misbaah | Lamp, light. |
| Mohsin | Benefactor, doer of good. |
| Moosa | Prophet Moses. |
| Muaath | Supporter, helper. |
| Muayid | Helper, supporter. |
| Mufeed | Useful, beneficial. |
| Muhammad | Praiseworthy, name of the Prophet. |
| Muhannad | Sword. |
| Muhsin | Beneficent, doer of good. |
| Muhtady | Guided, guided by God. |
| Mujaahid | Fighter, struggler. |
| Mukhtaar | Chosen, selected. |
| Muneer | Radiant, shining. |
| Muntasir | Victorious, triumphant. |
| Munthir | Warner, admonisher. |
| Murtadhy | Satisfied, pleased. |
| Musad | Support, assistance. |
| Muslim | Follower of Islam, Pure, Clear |
| Mustafa | Chosen, preferred (an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad). |
| Mutaa | Obedience, compliance. |
| Mutasim | Firm, steadfast. |
| Mutazz | Powerful, mighty. |
| Mutee | Obedient, submissive. |
| Muwafaq | Successful, fortunate. |
| Naa’il | Acquirer, achiever. |
| Naadir | Rare, precious. |
| Naajy | Savior, deliverer. |
| Naasih | Advisor, counselor. |
| Naathim | Just, fair. |
| Nabeeh | Intelligent, wise. |
| Nabeel | Noble, generous. |
| Nabhan | Alert, vigilant. |
| Nadeem | Friend, companion. |
| Naeem | Comfort, bliss. |
| Najeeb | Noble, distinguished. |
| Najm Udeen | Star of the Faith. |
| Naseem | Breeze, gentle wind. |
| Nasser Udeen | Victorious in faith. |
| Natheer | Warner, adviser. |
| Nawfal | Generous, noble. |
| Nazeeh | Pure, sincere. |
| Noman | Men with great blessings. |
| Nooh | Prophet Noah. |
| Noor Udeen | Light of the Faith. |
| Noori | Bright, luminous. |
| Nu’man | Blood, red. |
| Omar | Long-lived, flourishing. |
| Omeir | Long-lived. |
| Omran | Prosperity, civilization. |
| Ossama | Lion-like, brave. |
| Owais | Little wolf, beloved. |
| Qasim | Divider, distributor. |
| Qatadah | Tree with long branches. |
| Qays | Firm, determined. |
| Qudamah | Leader, chief. |
| Qutaybah | Irrigation, watering. |
| Ra’ed | Leader, pioneer. |
| Raakin | Firm, resolute. |
| Raamiz | Symbolic, significant. |
| Raatib | Arranger, organizer. |
| Rabah | Gainer, winner. |
| Rabee’ | Spring. |
| Rafee’ | Exalted, sublime. |
| Ragheb | Desirous, eager. |
| Rajab | Seventh month of the Islamic calendar. |
| Rami | Marksman, thrower. |
| Rashad | Righteous, guided. |
| Rashid | Rightly guided, wise. |
| Rayan | Full, satisfied. |
| Ridha | Acceptance, pleasure. |
| Ridwan | Contentment, satisfaction. |
| Riyadh | Gardens, meadows. |
| Rohaan | Spiritual, ascetic. |
| Saabir | Patient, persevering. |
| Saad | Good fortune, felicity. |
| Saahir | Wakeful, vigilant. |
| Saajid | Prostrator, worshipper. |
| Saalih | Righteous, virtuous. |
| Saariyah | Swift, quick. |
| Sabeeh | Beautiful, handsome. |
| Saeed | Happy, fortunate. |
| Safiy | Clear, pure. |
| Safwan | Pure, rock. |
| Sajid | Prostrator, worshipper. |
| Salah | Righteousness, prayer. |
| Salah Udeen | Righteousness of the faith. |
| Saleem | Sound, safe. |
| Salmaan | Safe, secure. |
| Sameer | Companion, friend. |
| Sami | Listener, hearer. |
| Samir | Entertaining, jovial. |
| Sana | Radiance, brilliance. |
| Saqib | Shining, bright. |
| Sayf Udeen | Sword of the faith. |
| Sayid | Leader, master. |
| Shaady | Singer, melodious. |
| Shafeeq | Compassionate, kind-hearted. |
| Shahbaz | Royal falcon. |
| Shahid | Witness, martyr. |
| Shahzad | Prince, noble birth. |
| Shahzaib | Crown of a king. |
| Shareef | Noble, honorable. |
| Shayan | Worthy, deserving. |
| Shihab | Shooting star, flame. |
| Shoaib | Handsome, good-looking. |
| Siraaj | Lamp, light. |
| Sohail | Crescent, gentle. |
| Subhy | Morning, early. |
| Sufian | Wise, intelligent. |
| Suhail | Easy, gentle. |
| Suhayb | Swift, quick. |
| Sulayman | Man of peace, Solomon. |
| Suoud | Happiness, bliss. |
| Taahir | Pure, clean. |
| Taamir | One who builds, construction. |
| Talal | Nice, pleasant. |
| Talha | Fruit-bearing tree, kind-hearted. |
| Tamam | Complete, perfect. |
| Tareef | Praise, commendation. |
| Tarfah | Peak, top. |
| Tariq | Night visitor, morning star. |
| Tawfeeq | Success, good fortune. |
| Taymullah | Servant of Allah. |
| Tayseer | Facilitation, ease. |
| Thaabit | Firm, steady. |
| Thaqib | Shooting star, meteor. |
| Ubaadah | Worshipper, servant of Allah. |
| Ubaidah | Servant of Allah. |
| Ubay | Old Arabic name. |
| Umaarah | Flourishing, prosperous. |
| Umair | Life, long-lived. |
| Umar | Flourishing, long-lived. |
| Uqbah | Heel, footprint. |
| Usaamah | Lion, king of beasts. |
| Usama | Lion, brave. |
| Usman | Wise, companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). |
| Waa’il | One who returns for repentance. |
| Waahid | Unique, one of a kind. |
| Wadee’ | Calm, serene. |
| Wafeeq | Successful, prosperous. |
| Wajeeh | Eminent, distinguished. |
| Waleed | Newborn child, newborn. |
| Waliyudeen | Supporter of the religion. |
| Waliyullah | Friend of Allah. |
| Waqas | Warrior, brave. |
| Waseem | Handsome, graceful. |
| Yaaseen | One of the names of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and a chapter in the Quran. |
| Yahyaa | The Arabic form of the name John, meaning “God is gracious.” |
| Yaman | Blessed, prosperous. |
| Yasaar | Easy, facilitation. |
| Yasir | Wealthy, prosperous. |
| Yazeed | To increase, grow. |
| Yoonus | The Arabic form of the name Jonah. |
| Yoosuf | The Arabic form of the name Joseph. |
| Zaafir | Victorious, successful. |
| Zaahid | Devout, ascetic. |
| Zaahir | Bright, radiant. |
| Zahid | Ascetic, devout. |
| Zain | Beauty, adornment. |
| Zakariya | The Arabic form of the name Zachariah. |
| Zakiy | Pure, virtuous. |
| Zayan | Ornamented, graceful. |
| Zayd | Abundance, growth. |
| Zeeshan | Dignity, grace. |
| Ziyad | Growth, increase. |
| Zohaib | Leader, king. |
| Zubair | Strong, powerful. |
| Zuhayr | Radiant, shining. |
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