Names are important in Islam because it states that people will be addressed by name on the Day of Judgment. The goal is to select a name that is both memorable and has a clear meaning.
The value of a name cannot be overstated. It tells the story of who we are, what we will become, and how we arrived here. As a result, when naming our children, we should consider how the name will affect them as they grow up, especially in today’s inequitable world.
The most important and adorable aspect of any parent’s life is naming their child. Every baby deserves a beautiful, meaningful name. Muslim parents are known to give their children beautiful names. Because these names are typically derived from rich languages like Persian and Arabic.
Here are our favourite unique Muslim Baby Names:
Muslim Baby Boy Names and Their Meanings
Ali – Eminent, noble, high in rank
Arham – Mercy, compassion, kindness
Ayan – Gift of God, reward, blessing
Aryan – Warrior, invasionary mind people, related to prehistoric Arya people
Aziz – A friend
Ashraf – Benovelent and kind
Badshah – Leader, Sultan, teacher
Bashir – Bringer Of Glad Tidings, Harbinger, Bringer Of Good News
Choudhary – Ringleader, reliable man in the village
Caspar -He Who Guards The Treasure.
Daniyal – Intelligent man, a famous intellectual, name of a propher
Emre – a friend who is loving or an older brother
Eshaan – Desiring and wishing
Faisal – Decisive, judge, authority, arbitrator
Faroq – One Who Can Tell Right From Wrong
Faizan – Great beneficence, charity, favor, graceful man
Ghalib – Victorious
Gohar Tab – Who Shine Like Pearls
Habib – Dearly loved
Hafazhah – Guardian angel
Hasan – Beautiful, gentle, handsome man, grandson of prophet
Imran – Happiness, prosperity, great pleasure, exalted nation
Irfan – Knowledge, Science, Wisdom
Irshad – Guidance, Direction
Jawad – Openhanded, generous
Jibran – To create good change, to give recompense, to help the poor
Kaif – Pleasure, Spirit, Exhilaration, A State Of Joy
Kamran – Successful Fortunate
Kashif – Reveler, explainer, discovered
Khalid – Eternal, Immortal, Never-Ending, Everlasting
Khizar – Green, greenness, Name of a Prophet, great wisdom or mystic knowledge
Lateef – In Egyptian meaning is Gentle
Louay – Derived from “Ay” which is the brave strong ox
Maaz – Brave man, refuge, shelter, companion of prophet
Moiz – Honorable, Respectful, One Who Gives Protection, Allah’s Name
Nadeem – Variant of Nadim: companion, confidant, friend, repentant, regretful
Nazim – Organizer, governor, arranger, adjuster, administrator
Owais – Fearless, Experienced Person, Companion of Prophet
Ozge – A unique and different individual
Pamer – Persevering
Pouya – To Search, Searcher
Qadeer – Extremely Capable, Competent, Able, Powerful
Qalandar – Free man
Rais – Captain
Rahman – Gracious, Compassionate, ‘An attributive name of Allah(SWT), Kind, Merciful
Rashid – Rightly guided, Having the true faith, wise, judicious
Rayan – Soft touch, fresh, paradise gate
Rizwan – Acceptance, good will, Name of the keeper of the Gates of Heaven
Sarfaraz – King, Respected, Blessed, Dignified, Having Honor
Sami – Eminent
Sameer – Jovial, beneficial, entertaining companion, good friend
Shahriar – In Farsi meaning is : The King
Shahzad – Son of King, Prince, Nobel man
Shahzaib – Crown of a king, like a king
Sher – Lion, Tiger, Brave Man
Shoaib – Who Shows The Right Path, A Guide, Name Of Prophet
Suhail – Simple
Taaj – Crown
Ubaid – In Egyptian meaning is : Faithful
Umar Farooq – Life, Long lived, One Who Can Tell Right From Wrong
Uzbik – Chief, leader, independent
Vafa – In Farsi meaning is loyalty, faithfulness
Valeed – Young
Varqan – Intercessor
Waqar – Solider, Warrior, Warlike, Combatant
Waseem – Graceful. Handsome. Good Looking
Xerxes – Monarch
Xubair – Strong, firm, powerful, intelligent, wise
Yardan – Leader, life source
Yazdan – Mercifyul, kind
Yousuf – Very beautiful
Zain-ul-aabideen – Adornment Of The Worshipers, One Who Is A Source Of Pride For The Muslims, Early Imam (Leader) Of Islam
Zahid – Devout, Ascetic. One Who Renounces The World And Is Fully Devoted To Allah
Zakariya – A Prophet
Zeeshan – The glory, magnificent, high in dignity
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Muslim Baby Girl Names and Their Meaning
Amber – Precious
Aiysha – Alive
Ada – Grace
Aleena – Beautiful
Ayra – Noble & Respectful
Bahiya – Beautiful (Origin: Swahili)
Beenish – Sight, Vision, Faculty Of Seeing, Intelligent, Clever
Beyza – Turkish name meaning “white” or “pure”
Calah – In biblical meaning is : Favorable, opportunity. Non-gerderized Biblical name.
Chanda – Bright or fierce
Chashni – Sweet thing
Cyra – Sun or throne
Dilkash – Attractive, captivating
Dua – Worship, pleaded, devotion
Eiliyah – The beautiful one to grow in peace and love with God
Eshaal – Paradise Flower, Fragrant Flower Of Heaven
Ezzah – A person who gives the honour, respect
Farheen – Happy, joyous, jubilant, a lady of wisdom
Fatima Zahra – One Who Abstains, Baby’s Nurse, White, Radiant
Ghaniya – Rich, wealthy, prosperous
Ghazia – Successful woman
Gokce – Sky Goddess, Ruler Of The Sky, Celestial
Hadiya – Guide to righteousness
Haleema – Variant Of Halima: Gentle. Patient. Mild. Humane.
Hanna – Compassion, sympathy, pity
Isha – Life, way of life, woman, She who lives
Iman – Faith, and belief
Inayah – In Sindhi meaning is Concern
Ishana – In Hindu meaning is : Goddess Durga; the female energy
Izma – Higher poistion, Esteemed previledge & honour
Jameela – Variant Of Jamila: Beautiful, Elegant, Graceful, Lovely, Comely.
Jannah – Paradise, which the righteous have been promised
Jemimah – Little Dove. In The Bible One Of Job’s Three Daughters Known As The Most Beautiful Women Of Their Time: (the Other Two Were Keziah And Keren).
Kamila – Complete, perfect
Khalida – Immortal, deathless
Laaibah – Laaibah is the prettiest women in all the jannats heavens She will be in jannat al firdous
Laraib – Without A Doubt, Not Suspicious, Truth, Faultless, Pure, Intact
Latifa – Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
Leila – Dark-haired beauty
Maryam – Virgin, Figurative, Pious, Devout, Chaste
Maya – Beautiful princess
Meera – Aristrocratic Lady, Highborn Girl
Musfirah – Bright face
Nayla meaning in Islam is the attainer, the achiever and the successful one
Nadia – Hope
Nazifa – Pure, clean, neat, chaste
Nora – Bright torch
Noreen – Lovable, bright, Light, Radiance
Omera – One who posses an inspiring and great personality, enjoys having a positive attitude
Ourra-tul-‘ain – Delight Of Eye, Darling
Parishey – Fairy face, beautiful, pretty, innocent
Perveen – Pleiades, Blue-White Star Known as Pleione, Names of Stars
Qailah – One who speaks
Qudsiyah -In Sindhi meaning is Holy
Quraisha -Strong,Pertaining to the tribe of quraish in makka
Rameen – Obedient, Successful Woman, Loyal, Joyous, Jubilant
Razia – Satisfied, content, well-pleased female counterpart of Razi
Rifat – High rank, high standing, dignity, exaltation, eminence.
Rizwana – Beautiful, Guardian of heaven, Consent
Samreen – Fruitful, Beneficial, Productive, Profit-making
Saniya – Radiant, Brilliant, High, Exalted
Tahmina – Wife of the famous Persian hero Rustam and mother of Sohrab.
Tahreem – Respect, sanctity, prohibition, prevention, Sacred
Ulkah – Hard worker
Umaira – Living a long life, living long, blessed with life
Valiqa – Trustworthy
Vikar ul nisa – Honour women
Wafah – Faithfulness, Loyalty
Wajiha – Beautiful woman, glorious
Xained – Generosity, Munificence
Xaviera – Bright
Yadira – Worthy, Suitable
Yashnfeen – Shefa, Healthiness
Zainab – Generosity, Munificence, Fragrant Flower
Zaira – Rose
Zulekha – Brilliant one (Swahili origin)
Besides a gender reveal with colours (pink for girls; blue for boys), this unexpected way of announcing your pregnancy would be a memorable surprise for your recipients too!
Having a baby is a wonderful and life-changing opportunity, but it is not without its challenges. Giving a proper name to a Muslim child in accordance with Islamic principles necessitates providing the best possible name as it has a significant impact on their personality.
Do you agree with our Muslim Baby Name List? What are your favourite names?
Updated by Matt Doctor
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