MALE NAMES
| Name |
Meaning |
| Abdul-Aleem |
Servant of the Omniscient |
| Abdul Azeem |
Servant of the Mighty |
| Abdul-Baari |
Servant of the Creator |
| Abdul-Fataah |
Servant of the Opener (of the gates of
sustenance) |
| Abdul-Ghafaar |
Servant of the Forgiver |
| Abdul-Haady |
Servant of the Guide |
| Abdul-Haq |
Servant of the Truth |
| Abdul-Hakeem |
Servant of the Wise |
| Abdul-Hameed |
Servant of the Praiseworthy, the
Ever-Praised |
| Abdul-Jaleel |
Servant of the Great, Revered |
| Abdul-Kareem |
Servant of the Noble, Generous |
| Abdul-Majeed |
Servant of the Glorious |
| Abdul-Mutaal |
Servant of the Most High |
| Abdul-Mateen |
Servant of the Firm, Strong |
| Abdul-Nasser |
Servant of the Helper, Granting Victory |
| Abdul-Qahaar |
Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty |
| Abdul-Raheem |
Servant of the Most Compassionate |
| Abdul-Rasheed |
Servant of the Rightly Guided |
| Abdul-Salaam |
Servant of the Peace |
| Abdul-Khaaliq |
Servant of the Creator |
| Abdul-Samad |
Servant of the Eternal |
| Abdullah |
Servant of God |
| Abdul-Tawaab |
Servant of the Forgiver |
| Abdul-Waahid |
Servant of the One |
| Abaan |
Old Arabic name |
| Al Abbas |
Description of a lion |
| Abed |
Worshipper |
| Adham |
Black |
| Aadil |
Just |
| Ahmad |
Commendable, Praiseworthy |
| Alaa |
Nobility, Excellence |
| Ali |
Excellent, Noble |
| Ameer |
Ruler, Prince |
| Aamir |
Populous, Full, Prosperous |
| Amr |
Old Arabic name |
| Anees |
Close friend |
| Awad |
Reward, Compensation |
| Ayman |
Lucky, On the right |
| Azhar |
The most shining, Luminous |
| Abu Bakr |
The companion of Prophet Muhammad |
| Aasim |
Protector |
| Ataa |
Gift |
| Badr Udeen |
Full moon of the Faith |
| Baha Udeen |
The magnificent of the Faith |
| Bahiy Udeen |
The magnificent of the Faith |
| Basel |
Brave |
| Baasim |
Smiling |
| Bishr |
Joy |
| Dawoud |
A Prophet's name |
| Diyaa Udeen |
Brightness of the Faith |
| Fadl |
Outstanding, Honorable |
| Fahad |
Lynx |
| Faakhir |
Proud, Excellent |
| Fareed |
Unique |
| Faarooq |
He who distinguishes truth from falsehood |
| Fawaz |
Successful |
| Faris |
Perspicacity |
| Ghaalib |
Victor |
| Ghaazi |
Conqueror |
| Haady |
Guiding to the right |
| Hamza |
Lion |
| Humam |
Courageous and generous |
| Haaroon |
A Prophet's name |
| Haashim |
Name of the Prophet's grandfather, Old
Arabic name |
| Haatim |
Judge |
| Haashim |
Generosity |
| Husaam |
Sword |
| Ihsaan |
Beneficence |
| Houd |
A Prophet's name |
| Idrees |
A Prophet's name |
| Imaad |
Support, Pillar |
| Imraan |
A Prophet's name |
| Iesa |
A Prophet's name |
| Isaam |
Safeguard |
| Izz Udeen |
Might of the Faith |
| Jaafar |
Rivulet |
| Jamaal |
Beauty |
| Jameel |
Beautiful |
| Jawad |
Openhanded, Generous |
| Kaamil |
Perfect |
| Khairy |
Charitable, Beneficent |
| Khaldoon |
Old Arabic name |
| Khaleel |
Friend |
| Labeeb |
Sensible, Intelligent |
| Lutfi |
Kind and friendly |
| Ma'n |
Benefit |
| Mahdy |
Guided to the right path |
| Mahmoud |
Praised |
| Majd |
Glory |
| Majdy |
Glorious |
| Mamnoon |
Trustworthy |
| Marwan |
Old Arabic name |
| Masoud |
Happy, Lucky |
| Maazin |
Proper name |
| Muaath |
Protected |
| Muayid |
Supported |
| Muhannad |
Sword |
| Muhsin |
Beneficent, Charitable |
| Mujaahid |
Fighter (in the way of Allah) |
| Munthir |
Warner, Cautioner |
| Muntasir |
Victorious |
| Moosa |
A Prophet's name |
| Muslim |
Submitting himself to God |
| Mutasim |
Adhering (to Faith, to God) |
| Mutaa |
Obeyed |
| Muwafaq |
Successful |
| Nabeeh |
Noble, Outstanding |
| Natheer |
Warner |
| Naadir |
Dear, Rare |
| Najeeb |
Of noble descent |
| Najm Udeen |
The star of the Faith |
| Naasih |
Advisor |
| Nasser Udeen |
Protector of the Faith |
| Nazeeh |
Pure, Chaste |
| Nooh |
A Prophet's name |
| Noori |
Shining |
| Omar |
Life, long living |
| Omeir |
Long living |
| Qasim |
Divider |
| Qays |
Firm |
| Qutaybah |
Irritable, Impatient |
| Rabee' |
Spring |
| Ragheb |
Desirous |
| Rajab |
The seventh month of the Muslim year |
| Raamiz |
Symbol |
| Rashid |
Rightly guided, Having the true Faith |
| Ridha |
Contentment |
| Riyadh |
Gardens |
| Saabir |
Patient |
| Safwan |
Old Arabic name (rocks) |
| Saad |
Good luck |
| Saajid |
One who worships God |
| Salah Udeen |
The righteousness of the Faith |
| Salem |
Safe |
| Salman |
Safe |
| Samir |
Entertaining companion |
| Sayf Udeen |
Sword of the Faith |
| Shaady |
Singer |
| Shareef |
Distinguished, Noble |
| Siraaj |
Lamp, Light |
| Suhayb |
Of reddish hair or complexion |
| Sulayman |
A Prophet's name |
| Taahir |
Chaste, Modest |
| Talha |
Kind of tree |
| Taamir |
One who knows dates |
| Tareef |
Rare, Uncommon |
| Tawfeeq |
Success, Reconciliation |
| Taymullah |
Servant of God |
| Thaqib |
Shooting Star |
| Ubaidah |
Servant of God |
| Umar |
Old Arabic name (Second Khalifah) |
| Umair |
Old Arabic name |
| Usaamah |
Description of a lion |
| Wadee' |
Calm, Peaceful |
| Wafeeq |
Successful |
| Wajeeh |
Noble |
| Waliyullah |
Supporter of God |
| Waseem |
Graceful, Good looking |
| Yaman |
Proper name |
| Yaaseen |
One of the Prophet Muhammad's names |
| Yazeed |
To increase, Grow, Enhance |
| Yoosuf |
A Prophet's name |
| Zaahid |
Abstemious, Ascetic |
| Zakiy |
Pure |
| Ziyad |
Superabundance |
| Zaahir |
Bright, Shining |
| Abdul-Haleem |
Servant of the Mild, Patient |
| Abdul-Haseeb |
Servant of the Respected, Esteemed |
| Abdul-Qaadir |
Servant of the Capable |
| Abdul-Lateef |
Servant of the Kind |
| Abdul-Muiz |
Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory |
| Abdul-Mujeeb |
Servant of the Responder |
| Abdul-Muhaimin |
Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian,
the Protector |
| Abdul-Qudoos |
Servant of the Most Holy |
| Abdul-Raafi' |
Servant of the One Who Raises (intellect,
esteem), Elevates |
| Abdul-Rahmaan |
Servant of the Mercifully Gracious |
| Abdul-Razaaq |
Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider |
| Abdul-Raouf |
Servant of the Most Merciful |
| Abdul-Saboor |
Servant of the Patient |
| Abdul-Samee' |
Servant of the All-Hearing |
| Abdul-Shakoor |
Servant of the Most Thankful |
| Abdul-Wadood |
Servant of the Loving |
| Abdul-Wahaab |
Servant of the Giver |
| Abbas |
Description of a lion |
| Abedin |
Worshippers |
| Adnan |
Proper name |
| Ashraf |
More Honorable |
| Afeef |
Chaste, Modest |
| Akram |
Most Generous |
| Alaa Udeen |
Excellence of Religion |
| Ameen |
Faithful, Trustworthy |
| Amjad |
More Glorious |
| Ammar |
The builder, constructor, one who prays and
fasts a great deal |
| Anas |
A group of people (as opposed to other
creatures) |
| Aarif |
Acquainted, Knowledgable |
| Ayoob |
A Prophet's name |
| Aws |
Name of a tree |
| Azzaam |
Determined, Resolved |
| Abul Khayr |
One who does good |
| Asif |
Forgivness |
| Arsh |
Dominion , Crown |
| Baha |
Beautiful, Magnificent |
| Baahir |
Dazzling, Brilliant |
| Bashaar |
Bringer of glad tidings |
| Basaam |
Smiling |
| Bilal |
The Prophet's Muezzin(person who calls to
prayer) |
| Burhaan |
Proof |
| Dhul Fiqaar |
The name of the Prophet's Sword |
| Fadi |
Redeemer |
| Fadl Ullah |
The excellence of God |
| Faisal |
Decisive |
| Fakhry |
Honorary |
| Faaris |
Horseman, Knight |
| Fateen |
Clever, Smart |
| Fidaa |
Redemption, Sacrifice |
| Fuad |
Heart |
| Ghasaan |
Old Arabic name |
| Ghiyaath |
Succorer |
| Haamid |
Praising (God), Loving (God) |
| Haani |
Happy, Delighted, Content |
| Haarith |
Plowman, Old Arabic name |
| Hassan |
Beautiful |
| Hassaan |
Beautiful |
| Haytham |
Young hawk |
| Huthayfa |
Old Arabic name |
| Husaam Udeen |
The sword of the Faith |
| Hussein |
Beautiful |
| Ibraheem |
A Prophet's name |
| Ikrimah |
Female of a pigeon |
| Imaad Udeen |
The pillar of the Faith |
| Irfaan |
Thankfulness |
| Is-haaq |
A Prophet's name |
| Ismaael |
A Prophet's name |
| Jaabir |
Consoler, Comforter |
| Jalaal |
Glory of the Faith |
| Jamaal Udeen |
Beauty of the Faith |
| Jihad |
Holy war |
| Kamal |
Perfection |
| Kareem |
Generous, Noble |
| Khair Udeen |
The good of the Faith |
| Khalid |
Eternal |
| Khuzaymah |
Old Arabic name |
| Luqmaan |
A Prophet's name |
| Lu'ay |
Proper name |
| Ma'd |
An old Arabian tribe's name |
| Maahir |
Skilled |
| Makeen |
Strong, Firm |
| Majd Udeen |
The glory of the Faith |
| Mamdouh |
One who is commended, Praised, Glorified |
| Mansour |
Aided (by God), Victorious |
| Marzouq |
Blessed (by God), Fortunate |
| Maysarah |
Ease, Comfort |
| Misbaah |
Lamp |
| Ma'awiya |
A young dog or fox (First Umayyad Khalifah) |
| Muhammad |
Praised |
| Mufeed |
Useful |
| Muhtady |
Rightly guided |
| Mukhtaar |
Chosen |
| Muneer |
Brilliant, Shining |
| Murtadhy |
Satisfied, Content |
| Musad |
Unfettered camel |
| Mustafa |
Chosen (One of the Prophet Muhammad's
names) |
| Mutazz |
Proud, Mighty |
| Mutee |
Obedient |
| Nabhan |
Noble, Outstanding |
| Nabeel |
Noble |
| Nadeem |
Friend |
| Naeem |
Comfort, Ease, Tranquil |
| Naajy |
Safe |
| Naa'il |
Acquirer, Earner |
| Naseem |
Fresh air |
| Nawfal |
Generous, Old Arabic name for the sea |
| Naathim |
Arranger, Adjuster |
| Nu'man |
(Blood) Old Arabic name |
| Noor Udeen |
Brightness of the Faith |
| Omran |
Solid structure |
| Ossama |
One of the names of the lion. |
| Qatadah |
A hardwood tree |
| Qudamah |
Courage |
| Rabah |
Gainer |
| Rafee' |
Kind friend |
| Ra'ed |
Leader |
| Raakin |
Respectful |
| Rashad |
Integrity of conduct |
| Raatib |
Arranger |
| Ridhwan |
Acceptance, Good will, Name of the keeper
of the Gates of Heaven |
| Sabeeh |
Beautiful |
| Safiy |
Best friend |
| Saahir |
Wakeful |
| Saeed |
Happy, Rivulet |
| Salah |
Righteousness |
| Saalih |
Good, Righteous |
| Saleem |
Safe |
| Sameer |
Entertaining companion (man) |
| Saariyah |
Clouds at night |
| Sayid |
Master |
| Shafeeq |
Compassionate, Tender |
| Shihab |
Flame, Blaze |
| Subhy |
Early morning |
| Suhail |
Name of a star |
| Suoud |
Good luck |
| Talal |
Nice, Admirable |
| Tamam |
Generous |
| Tarfah |
Kind of tree |
| Tariq |
Name of a star |
| Tayseer |
Facilitation |
| Thaabit |
Firm |
| Ubaadah |
Old Arabic name |
| Ubay |
Old Arabic name |
| Umaarah |
Old Arabic name |
| Uqbah |
The end of everything |
| Utbah |
Old Arabic name |
| Waahid |
Single, Exclusively, Unequalled |
| Waa'il |
Coming back (for shelter) |
| Waleed |
Newborn child |
| Waliyudeen |
Supporter of the Faith |
| Yahyaa |
A Prophet's name |
| Yasaar |
Ease, Wealth |
| Yasir |
Wealthy |
| Yoonus |
A Prophet's name |
| Zaafir |
Victorious |
| Zakariya |
A Prophet's name |
| Zayd |
Superabundance |
| Zuhayr |
Bright |
FEMALE
NAMES
| Name |
Meaning |
| Ablaa |
Perfectly formed |
| Adeela |
Equal |
| Afraa |
White |
| Ahlam |
Witty; one who has pleasent
dreams;imaginative |
| Aida |
Visiting; Returning |
| Aalia |
Exalted; Highest social standing |
| Almas |
Diamond |
| Amal |
Hope; Aspiration |
| Amatullah |
Female servant of Allah |
| Ameera |
Leader; Princess |
| Anbar |
Perfume; Ambergris |
| Anwaar |
Rays of light |
| Areej |
Pleasent smell |
| Arwa |
Female mountain goat |
| Asah |
Plant known for its greeness |
| Aseelah |
One belonging to a great heritage and
family |
| Aasmaa |
Excellent; Precious |
| Azhaar |
Flowers; Blossoms |
| Azza |
Young female gazelle |
| Baheera |
Dazzling; Brilliant |
| Balqis |
The name of the Queen of Sheba |
| Baraa'a |
Excelling |
| Baseema |
Smiling |
| Basma |
A smile |
| Bushra |
Good omen |
| Dhuha |
Forenoon |
| Fadheela |
Virtue |
| Falak |
Star |
| Fareeha |
Happy; Joyful |
| Fatima |
Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter
(Literally: accustom) |
| Faatina |
Captivating |
| Firdoos |
Paradise |
| Ghaaliya |
Fragrant |
| Ghusoon |
Branches (tree) |
| Hadiya |
Gift |
| Hana |
Happiness |
| Haala |
Aureole |
| Haneefa |
True believer |
| Hasna |
Beautiful |
| Hayat |
Life |
| Hessa |
Destiny |
| Huda |
Right guidance |
| Hooriya |
Angel |
| Ibtihaaj |
Joy |
| Ilhaam |
Intuition |
| Imtithal |
(Polite) Obedience |
| Inas |
Sociability |
| Intisaar |
Triumph |
| Jala |
Clarity; Elucidation |
| Janaan |
Heart or soul |
| Kaamla |
Perfect |
| Kareema |
Generous; Noble |
| Kawthar |
River in Paradise |
| Khalida |
Immortal |
| Khairiya |
Charitable; Good |
| Kouther |
River in Jennah (paradise) |
| Lamees |
Soft to the touch |
| Lateefa |
Gentle; Kind |
| Lubaaba |
The innermost essence |
| Madeeha |
Praiseworthy |
| Maisa |
Walking with proud swinging gait |
| Majeeda |
Glorious |
| Malak |
Angel |
| Maraam |
Aspiration |
| Manaal |
Attainment; Achievement |
| May |
Old Arabic name |
| Maysaa |
To walk with a swinging gait |
| Mayyada |
To walk with a swinging gait |
| Muhja |
Heart's blood; Soul |
| Muneera |
Illuminating; Shedding light |
| Nabeeha |
Intelligent |
| Nada |
Generosity; Dew |
| Nadira |
Rare, Precious |
| Nadwa |
Council |
| Naila |
Acquirer; Obtainer |
| Najaah |
Success |
| Najiya |
Safe |
| Najwa |
Confidential talk; Secret conversation |
| Najya |
Victorious |
| Nashita |
Energetic and full of life |
| Nasira |
Victorious, helper |
| Nawar |
Flower |
| Nazeeha |
Honest |
| Nazeera |
Like; Equal; Matching |
| Naeema |
Blessing; Loan |
| Nida |
Call |
| Nudhar |
Gold |
| Nahla |
A drink (of water) |
| Nouf |
Highest point on a mountain |
| Nuzha |
Pleasure trip; Excursion spot |
| Rabeea |
Garden |
| Radhwa |
Name of mountain in Medina |
| Raaida |
Leader |
| Rana |
To gaze; Look |
| Rand |
Tree of good scent |
| Rasha |
Young gazelle |
| Rawdha |
Garden |
| Raya |
Sated with drink |
| Reema |
White antelope |
| Ruqaya |
Name of the Prophet's daughter |
| Saabira |
Patient |
| Safiya |
Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend |
| Sahla |
Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing
(style) |
| Saaliha |
Good; Useful |
| Saalima |
Safe; Healthy |
| Salwa |
Quail; Solace |
| Samar |
Evening conversations |
| Sameera |
Entertaining companion (woman) |
| Sana |
Resplendence; Brilliance |
| Sawsan |
Lily of the valley |
| Shaadiya |
Singer |
| Sihaam |
Arrows |
| Suhayla |
Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing
(style) |
| Suhair |
Proper name |
| Taahira |
Pure; Chaste |
| Thanaa |
Thankfulness |
| Thuraya |
Star |
| Wafa |
Faithfulness |
| Wafiya |
Loyal; Faithful |
| Warda |
Rose |
| Wijdan |
Ecstasy; Sentiment |
| Yasmeen |
Jasmine |
| Yafiah |
High |
| Yamha |
Dove |
| Yusraa |
Proper name |
| Zahira |
Shining; Luminous |
| Zahrah |
Flower; Beauty; Star |
| Zainab |
Name of Prophet's daughter |
| Abeer |
Fragrance |
| Aadab |
Hope and need |
| Afaf |
Chastity |
| Afrah |
Happiness |
| Ahd |
Pledge; Knowledge |
| Aisha |
Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prohet Muhammad |
| Alia |
Exalted; Highest social standing |
| Aamaal |
Hopes; Aspirations |
| Amani |
Wishes; Aspirations |
| Ameena |
Trustworthy; Faithful |
| Anaan |
Clouds |
| Aneesa |
Friendly; of good company |
| Areebah |
Witty and smart |
| Aroob |
(Woman) Loving to her husband |
| Asiya |
One who tends to the weak and heals them |
| Asalah |
Purity |
| Asma |
Daughter of Abu Bakr |
| Ayeh |
Sign; distinct |
| Azeeza |
Esteemed; Precious; Cherished |
| Badriya |
Resembling full moon |
| Bahiyaa |
Beautiful; Radiant |
| Banan |
Finger tips |
| Baasima |
Smiling |
| Basheera |
Bringer of good tidings |
| Batool |
Ascetic virgin |
| Buthayna |
Of beautiful and tender body |
| Faiza |
Victorious; Winner |
| Fadwa |
Name derived from self-sacrifice |
| Fareeda |
Unique |
| Firyal |
Name |
| Faatin |
Captivating |
| Fawziya |
Successful; Victorious |
| Ghaada |
Beautiful |
| Ghaydaa |
Young and delicate |
| Haadiya |
Guide to righteousness |
| Hameeda |
Praiseworthy |
| Hanan |
Mercy |
| Haleema |
Gentle; Patient |
| Haniya |
Pleased; Happy |
| Hayaam |
Deliriously in love |
| Haifa |
Slender; of beautiful body |
| Hind |
Proper name |
| Huma |
A bird which lives in a quiet area and
whenever it flies to the city it fills the people with joy |
| Husn |
Beauty |
| Ikraam |
Honor; Hospitality; Generosity |
| Iman |
Faith; Belief |
| Inaam |
Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal |
| Inaya |
Concern; Solicitude |
| Izdihaar |
Flourishing; Blossoming |
| Jameela |
Beautiful |
| Jumaana |
Silver pearl |
| Kameela |
Most perfect |
| Kawkab |
Satellite |
| Khadeeja |
Name of Prophet Muhammad's wife |
| Khawlah |
Proper name |
| Khulood |
Immortality |
| Kulthoom |
Daughter of the prohet Mohammed peace be
upon him |
| Lamya |
Dark-lipped |
| Leena |
Tender |
| Lama |
Darkness of lips |
| Maha |
Gazelle |
| Majida |
Glorious |
| Makaarim |
Of good and honorable character |
| Manaar |
Guiding light (lighthouse) |
| Maryam |
Name of Mother of Jesus |
| Mawiya |
Old Arabic name |
| Maimoona |
Auspicious; Blessed |
| Maysoon |
Of beautiful face and body |
| Mufeeda |
Useful |
| Muna |
Wish; Desire |
| Musheera |
Giving counsel |
| Nabeela |
Noble |
| Nadia |
The begining, first |
| Nadeeda |
Equal (to another person); Rival |
| Nafeesa |
Precious thing |
| Naeema |
Living a soft, enjoyable life |
| Najeeba |
Of noble birth |
| Najat |
Safety |
| Najla |
Of wide eyes |
| Nashida |
Student |
| Nasiha |
One who gives valuable advice |
| Nawal |
Gift |
| Nazaaha |
Purity; Righteousness;Honesty |
| Nazeeya |
Optimistic and full of hope |
| Nibaal |
Arrows |
| Nesayem |
Flower |
| Nimaat |
Blessings; Loans |
| Nuha |
Intrelligence; Mind |
| Noor |
Light |
| Nusayba |
Proper name |
| Rabab |
White cloud |
| Radhiyaa |
Content; Satisfied |
| Raghd |
Pleasant |
| Raja |
Hope |
| Rafa |
Happiness; Prosperity |
| Raniya |
Gazing |
| Rasheeda |
Wise; Mature |
| Raawiya |
Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry) |
| Reem |
Gazelle |
| Rukan |
Steady; Confident |
| Ruwayda |
Walking gently |
| Safa |
Clarity; Purity; Serenity |
| Sahar |
Dawn |
| Sakeena |
God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility |
| Saleema |
Safe; Healthy |
| Salma |
Peaceful |
| Samaah |
Generosity |
| Sameeha |
Generous |
| Saamiya |
Elevated; Lofty |
| Sawda |
Proper name |
| Shatha |
Aromatic |
| Shareefa |
Noble |
| Suha |
Name of a star |
| Suhayma |
Small arrow |
| Sumaiyaa |
Proper name |
| Taroob |
Merry |
| Tharaa |
Wealth |
| Tamadhur |
Proper name |
| Wafeeqa |
Successful |
| Wajeeha |
Eminent; Distinguished |
| Widad |
Love; Friendship |
| Wisaal |
Communion in love |
| Yasirah |
Lenient |
| Yakootah |
Emerald |
| Yumn |
Good fortune; Success |
| Zaafira |
Victorious; Successful |
| Zahraa |
White |
| Zakiyaa |
Pure |
| Zaina |
Beautiful |
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