Muslim baby names, and the Sunnah of Aqiqah

High, exalted, lofty

Also Aliya, Alia, Aliyah

GirlArabic

Flourishing, full of life; prosperous

Amir ibn al-Jarrah, better known as Abu Ubaydah, was one of the ten Companions promised Paradise

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Stern, austere; a name for the lion

Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet ﷺ

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Servant of the All-Knowing

Also Abdul Aleem

BoyArabic

Servant of the Almighty

Also Abdul Aziz, Abdelaziz

BoyArabic

Servant of the Maker

Also Abdul Bari

BoyArabic

Servant of the One who extends provision

Also Abdul Basit

BoyArabic

Servant of the Opener

Also Abdel Fattah

BoyArabic

Servant of the Most Forgiving

Also Abdul Ghafoor

BoyArabic

Servant of the Guide

Also Abdul Hadi

BoyArabic

Servant of the Preserver

Also Abdul Hafeez

BoyArabic

Servant of the All-Wise

Also Abdul Hakeem

BoyArabic

Servant of the Forbearing

Also Abdul Haleem

BoyArabic

Servant of the Praiseworthy

Also Abdul Hameed

BoyArabic

Servant of the Truth

Also Abdul Haq

BoyArabic

Servant of the Ever-Living

Also Abdul Hai

BoyArabic

Servant of the Compeller, who also restores and mends

Also Abdul Jabbar

BoyArabic

Servant of the Majestic

Also Abdul Jaleel

BoyArabic

Servant of the Most Generous

Also Abdul Kareem

BoyArabic

Servant of the Creator

Also Abdul Khaliq

BoyArabic

Servant of the Subtle, the Kind

Also Abdul Lateef

BoyArabic

Servant of the Glorious

Also Abdul Majeed

BoyArabic

Servant of the King

Also Abdul Malik

BoyArabic

Servant of the All-Capable

Shaykh Abdul-Qadir al-Jilani (d. 1166), the renowned scholar of Baghdad

Also Abdul Qadir, Abdelkader

BoyArabic

Servant of the Self-Sustaining

Also Abdul Qayyum

BoyArabic

Servant of the Most Loving

Also Abdul Wadood

BoyArabic

Servant of the Bestower

Also Abdul Wahab

BoyArabic

Servant of the One

Also Abdul Waheed

BoyArabic

Servant of Allah

One of the two names most beloved to Allah (Sahih Muslim 2132). It was also the name of the Prophet's ﷺ father

Also Abdallah

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Servant of the Light

Also Abdul Noor, Abdunnur

BoyArabic

Servant of the Most Compassionate

Also Abdul Rahim, Abdurrahim

BoyArabic

Servant of the Most Merciful

One of the two names most beloved to Allah (Sahih Muslim 2132). Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf was one of the ten Companions promised Paradise

Also Abdul Rahman, Abdurrahman, Abdelrahman

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Servant of the Most Kind

Also Abdul Rauf, Abdul Raouf

BoyArabic

Servant of the Provider

Also Abdul Razzaq, Abdul Razaq

BoyArabic

Servant of the Source of Peace

Also Abdul Salam, Abdussalam

BoyArabic

Servant of the Eternal Refuge

Also Abdul Samad

BoyArabic

Fragrance, perfume

Also Abir

GirlArabic

Worshipper (of Allah); devout

Also Aabid

BoyArabic

Worshipper (of Allah); devout

Also Aabida

GirlArabic

Of the earth; traditionally linked to adim, the surface of the earth

Adam (AS), the first human and the first Prophet, whom Allah taught "the names of all things" (Qur'an 2:31)

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Just, fair

Also Aadil, Adeel

BoyArabic

Just, fair

Also Adeela, Aadila

GirlArabic

Settler; one who settles in a place

Adnan, an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ

BoyArabic

Good health, well-being

Also Aafia, Afiya

GirlArabic

Branches (of a tree)

The Qur'an describes the two gardens of Paradise as "full of spreading branches (afnan)" (55:48)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Praise; well done!

Also Afrin, Aafreen

GirlPersian

Most praised, most praiseworthy

A name of the Prophet ﷺ, foretold by Isa (AS) in the Qur'an (61:6)

Also Ahmed

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Best, most excellent

The Qur'an says humankind was created "in the best (ahsan) of forms" (95:4)

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Alive, living; full of life

Aisha bint Abi Bakr, Mother of the Believers and one of the greatest scholars of Islam

Also Ayesha, Aishah, Ayşe

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Most generous, most noble

BoyArabic

High, exalted

Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ and the fourth caliph

Also Aly

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Learned; a scholar

Also Aalima

GirlArabic

Brave, heroic

BoyTurkish

Safety, security, protection

Also Aman

BoyArabic

Hope

The Qur'an says lasting good deeds are "better in hope (amal)" (18:46)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Wishes, aspirations

GirlArabic

Servant of Allah (the feminine of Abdullah)

Also Amat Allah, Amatallah

GirlArabic

Servant of the Most Merciful

Also Amat al-Rahman

GirlArabic

Trustworthy, faithful

Al-Amin, "the Trustworthy", was what the people of Makkah called the Prophet ﷺ

Also Ameen

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Safe, secure; at peace

Aminah bint Wahb, mother of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Aamina, Aminah, Amna

GirlArabic

Prince, commander, leader

Also Ameer

BoyArabic

Princess, leader

Also Ameera

GirlArabic

One who builds and brings life to a place

Ammar ibn Yasir, an early Companion whose family were among the first to suffer for Islam

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Life

Amr ibn al-As, the Companion who brought Islam to Egypt

Also Amru

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Warmth, friendliness; good company

Anas ibn Malik, who served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Ambergris, a precious perfume

Also Ambar

GirlArabic

Friendly; good company

Also Aneesa

GirlArabic

More radiant; full of light

BoyArabic

One who comes after; the last

Al-Aqib, "the Last", is one of the names of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari 3532)

Also Aaqib

BoyArabic

Wise, intelligent

Aqil ibn Abi Talib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ and brother of Ali

Also Aqeel

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Clever, wise, skilful

Also Ariba

GirlArabic

Wish, longing

Also Arezu

GirlPersian

Knowing, aware; one who knows Allah

Also Aarif

BoyArabic

Aspiration, ideal; a cherished wish

BoyPersian

Lion

Also Arsalan, Aslan

BoyTurkish

Female mountain goat (ibex)

Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib, aunt of the Prophet ﷺ

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Lion

Hamza (RA) was honoured as Asadullah, "the Lion of Allah"

BoyArabic

Of noble origin; the late afternoon

Believers are asked to glorify Allah "morning and evening (asila)" (Qur'an 33:42)

Also Asil

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Most noble, most honourable

BoyArabic

Protector, guardian

Asim ibn Thabit, a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Aasim

BoyArabicName of a Companion

One who comforts and tends to others

Asiya, wife of Pharaoh, named by the Prophet ﷺ among the most perfect of women (Sahih al-Bukhari 3411)

Also Asiyah, Aasiya

GirlArabic

Lofty, eminent

Asma bint Abi Bakr, "she of the two belts", who helped the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah

Also Asmaa

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Free; noble

Atiq was a title of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

Also Ateeq

BoyArabic

Gift

Also Atiyya, Atia

GirlArabic

Sign, wonder; a verse of the Qur'an

Also Aya, Ayat

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Halo of light around the moon

GirlTurkish

Moon halo; moonlight

GirlTurkish

Blessed, fortunate; on the right

Ayman ibn Ubayd, son of Umm Ayman, who cared for the Prophet ﷺ as a child

Also Aiman

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Moonlight (Turkish ay, "moon", and Arabic nur, "light")

Also Ainur

GirlTurkish

Like the moon

GirlTurkish

Arabic form of Job; the original meaning is uncertain

The Prophet Ayyub (AS), praised for his patience: "We found him patient" (Qur'an 38:44)

Also Ayub, Ayoub, Eyup

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Radiant, luminous; bright-faced

BoyArabic

Mighty, honoured; dear

Also Azeez

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Precious, beloved; honoured

Also Azizah

GirlArabic

Tiger

Babur (d. 1530), founder of the Mughal Empire

Also Babur

BoyPersian

Full moon

Badr is also the site of the first great victory of the Muslims (Qur'an 3:123)

Also Badar

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Spring (the season)

GirlPersian

Beautiful, radiant

Also Bahia

GirlArabic

Joy, delight; beauty

The Qur'an speaks of "gardens full of beauty and delight (bahjah)" (27:60)

Also Bahjah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Blessing, abundance

Barakah (Umm Ayman), who cared for the Prophet ﷺ from birth and was among the first Muslims

Also Baraka

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Bringer of good news

Bashir ibn Sa'd, a Companion from Madinah

Also Basheer

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Smiling

Also Basem

BoyArabic

Smiling

GirlArabic

A smile

GirlArabic

Devoted to worship; pure

Al-Batul is a title given to Maryam (AS) and to Fatimah (RA)

Also Batul

GirlArabic

Clarity; eloquent expression

Allah "taught him clear expression (al-bayan)" (Qur'an 55:4)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Fortunate; literally "good day"

Also Behruz

BoyPersian

Moisture, freshness; water that quenches

Bilal ibn Rabah, the first to give the call to prayer in Islam

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Turkish form of Buraq, the steed of the Night Journey; from barq, "lightning"

BoyTurkish

Clear proof, evidence

The Qur'an calls itself "a clear proof (burhan) from your Lord" (4:174)

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Good news, glad tidings

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Young gazelle

GirlTurkish

A drop (of water)

GirlTurkish

Near, close at hand

The fruits of Paradise are described as "near at hand (daniyah)" (Qur'an 69:23)

Also Daniya, Daaniya

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Knowledge, wisdom, learning

Also Daanish

BoyPersian

Arabic form of Daniel, "God is my judge"

Daniel is honoured in Islamic tradition as a righteous prophet, though he is not named in the Qur'an

Also Danyal

BoyArabic

Sea

Also Daria

GirlPersian

Arabic form of David, "beloved"

The Prophet Dawud (AS), who was given the Zabur, the Psalms (Qur'an 4:163)

Also Dawood, Daud, Davud

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Sea

Used for both girls and boys in Turkey

UnisexTurkish

Brave, courageous

BoyPersian

Gentle, steady rain

Also Deema

GirlArabic

Supplication, prayer

Also Duaa

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Forenoon; the light of the morning

Sura 93 of the Qur'an, ad-Duha, is named after it

Also Doha

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Large pearl

Also Durra

GirlArabic

Eyebrow; the art of paper marbling

GirlTurkish

Queen

GirlTurkish

The Turkish name of alif, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet; upright and slender

GirlTurkish

Turkish form of Amina: trustworthy, safe

GirlTurkish

Turkish form of Amir: commander, prince

BoyTurkish

Saint; one who has reached spiritual maturity

BoyTurkish

Turkish form of Asma: lofty, eminent

GirlTurkish

Virtue, excellence

Also Fazila, Fadhila

GirlArabic

Leopard or panther; a symbol of courage

Also Fahd

BoyArabic

Intelligent, quick to understand

Also Faheem

BoyArabic

Decisive; one who judges between right and wrong

Also Faysal

BoyArabic

Successful, victorious

Also Faez

BoyArabic

Successful, victorious

GirlArabic

Abundance; overflowing grace

BoyArabic

Joy, happiness

GirlArabic

Happy, joyful

BoyArabic

Unique, matchless

Also Fareed

BoyArabic

Unique; a precious gem

Also Fareeda

GirlArabic

Happy, joyful

GirlArabic

Knight, horseman

Also Fares

BoyArabic

Fortunate, happy

BoyPersian

One who tells truth from falsehood

Al-Faruq was the title of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph

Also Farooq, Faruk

BoyArabic

Wise, learned

GirlPersian

One who weans (from fatama, "to wean")

Fatimah az-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, whom he called a leader of the women of Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Also Fatimah, Fatma

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Successful, victorious

BoyArabic

Keen insight; a name for the lion

Also Feras

BoyArabic

Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise

Al-Firdaws is named in the Qur'an as a home for those who believe and do good (18:107). Used for girls and boys

Also Firdous, Firdaws

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Victorious, triumphant

Also Feroz, Firoz, Firouz

BoyPersian

Silver

Vessels of silver (fiddah) are among the blessings of Paradise (Qur'an 76:15)

Also Fiddah, Fizzah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Heart

Also Fouad

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

The criterion between right and wrong

Al-Furqan is one of the names of the Qur'an and the title of Sura 25

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Graceful young woman

Also Ghada

GirlArabic

Rain that brings relief

"It is He who sends down the rain (al-ghayth) after they had despaired" (Qur'an 42:28)

Also Ghayth

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Victorious, prevailing

BoyArabic

Gazelle

Also Ghazal

GirlArabic

Forgiveness

"(We ask for) Your forgiveness (ghufranaka), our Lord" (Qur'an 2:285). Used for girls and boys

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Rose; flower

Also Gül

GirlPersian

Pomegranate blossom

GirlPersian

Rose garden

GirlPersian

Beloved

Also Habeeb

BoyArabic

Beloved

Also Habeeba

GirlArabic

The cooing of doves

Also Hadil

GirlArabic

Guide; one who leads to the right path

Also Haadi

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Gift

Also Hadiyah, Hadia

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Guardian, protector; one who has memorised the Qur'an

Also Hafeez

BoyArabic

Young lioness

Hafsah bint Umar, Mother of the Believers, who kept the first written copy of the Qur'an

Also Hafsah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Lion

Ali ibn Abi Talib said his mother had named him Haydar (Sahih Muslim)

Also Haider, Haydar

BoyArabic

Arabic form of Hagar; the original meaning is uncertain

Hajar (AS), mother of the Prophet Isma'il; her search for water between Safa and Marwa is honoured in every Hajj and Umrah

Also Hagar, Hajra

GirlArabic

Halo of light around the moon

Also Haala

GirlArabic

Gentle, patient, forbearing

Isma'il (AS) is described in the Qur'an as "a forbearing boy (ghulam halim)" (37:101)

Also Haleem

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Gentle, patient, forbearing

Halimah as-Sa'diyyah, foster mother of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Haleema, Halimah

GirlArabic

Much praise; one who praises

BoyArabic

One who praises (Allah); grateful

Also Haamid

BoyArabic

Praiseworthy

Also Hameeda

GirlArabic

Strong, steadfast

Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, honoured as the Lion of Allah and the leader of the martyrs

Also Hamzah

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Happiness, bliss

Also Hanaa

GirlArabic

Tenderness, affection

Allah gave Yahya (AS) "tenderness (hanan) from Us" (Qur'an 19:13)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Happy, content

Also Haniya, Haniyah

GirlArabic

True in faith; upright

Also Haneefa

GirlArabic

Ploughman, cultivator; one who works hard

Also Haris, Haaris

BoyArabic

Arabic form of Aaron; the original meaning is uncertain

The Prophet Harun (AS), brother and helper of Musa (AS)

Also Haroon, Haroun

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Good, handsome

Al-Hasan ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Hassan

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

One who breaks bread (for others)

Hashim, great-grandfather of the Prophet ﷺ, known for feeding the pilgrims

Also Hashem

BoyArabic

One who gathers

Al-Hashir, "the Gatherer", is one of the names of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari 3532)

BoyArabic

Beautiful

GirlArabic

Very handsome; one who does much good

Hassan ibn Thabit, the poet of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Hasaan

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Arabic form of Eve, "living"

Hawwa (Eve), the first woman and the wife of Adam (AS)

Also Hawwa, Hava

GirlArabic

Modesty, shyness

The Prophet ﷺ said modesty (haya) is a branch of faith (Sahih al-Bukhari 9)

Also Hayaa

GirlArabic

Life

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Young eagle

Also Haitham

BoyArabic

Gift

Also Hibah, Heba

GirlArabic

Guidance

Also Hidayah

GirlArabic

Crescent moon

Hilal ibn Umayyah, a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. A boys' name in the Arab world and a girls' name in Turkey

UnisexArabicName of a Companion

Name of the Prophet Hud (AS); the original meaning is uncertain

The Prophet Hud (AS), sent to the people of 'Ad; Sura 11 bears his name

Also Hood

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Guidance

The Qur'an describes itself as "guidance (huda) for the mindful" (2:2)

Also Houda, Hoda

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Little rosy one; rosy-cheeked

Reported as an affectionate name the Prophet ﷺ used for Aisha (RA)

Also Humayra

GirlArabic

Brave and generous; a hero

BoyArabic

Handsome one (a diminutive of Hasan)

Al-Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Hussain, Hussein, Husain

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Arabic form of Abraham, traditionally "father of many"

The Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Khalilullah, "the Friend of Allah" (Qur'an 4:125). The Prophet ﷺ named his own son Ibrahim

Also Ebrahim, Ibraheem

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Smiling

GirlArabic

Traditionally linked to dars, "study": one who studies much

The Prophet Idris (AS), "a man of truth and a prophet" whom Allah "raised to a high station" (Qur'an 19:56–57)

Also Idrees

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Modesty, virtue

Also Iffah

GirlArabic

Excellence; doing what is beautiful

The Prophet ﷺ described ihsan as worshipping Allah as though you see Him (Sahih Muslim 8). Used for boys and girls

Also Ehsan, Ihsaan

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Honour, hospitality; generosity

A boys' name in South Asia and a girls' name in North Africa

Also Ikraam

UnisexArabic

Inspiration

Also Ilhaam

GirlArabic

Arabic form of Elijah, "my God is the Lord"

The Prophet Ilyas (AS), named among "the righteous" (Qur'an 6:85)

Also Ilyaas, Elias

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Pillar, support

Also Imaad

BoyArabic

Faith, belief

Mostly a girls' name; also a boys' name, especially in Iran

Also Eman, Imaan

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

A flourishing, well-built life; prosperity

Imran, father of Maryam (AS); Sura 3, Al Imran, is named after his family

Also Emran

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Friendliness, warmth

Also Enas

GirlArabic

Care, concern; loving attention

Also Inaaya, Inayah

GirlArabic

Openness and contentment of the heart

Al-Inshirah is a name for Sura 94, which begins "Did We not open your heart for you?"

GirlArabic

Good fortune, prosperity

Allama Muhammad Iqbal (d. 1938), poet and philosopher of the subcontinent

BoyArabic

Read!

The first word revealed to the Prophet ﷺ (Qur'an 96:1)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Knowledge, awareness; gratitude

Also Erfan

BoyArabic

Arabic form of Jesus

The Prophet Isa (AS), son of Maryam, called in the Qur'an "a word from Him" (3:45)

Also Eesa, Issa, Esa

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Isaac, "he laughs"

The Prophet Ishaq (AS), son of Ibrahim and Sarah, given as glad tidings of "a knowledgeable boy" (Qur'an 15:53)

Also Ishaaq, Is'haq

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Submission to Allah; peace

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Ishmael, "God hears"

The Prophet Isma'il (AS), son of Ibrahim and Hajar, "true to his promise" (Qur'an 19:54)

Also Ismaeel, Ismael

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Night journey

The Isra, the Prophet's ﷺ Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem (Qur'an 17:1)

Also Esra, Israa

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Strength, support

Also Eyad

BoyArabic

Honour, dignity; strength

Also Izzah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

One who mends and consoles

Jabir ibn Abdullah, a Companion who narrated many hadith

Also Jaber

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Stream, small river

Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, who spoke for the Muslims before the king of Abyssinia

Also Jaafar, Jaffer

BoyArabicName of a Companion

World-conqueror

Jahangir (d. 1627), the fourth Mughal emperor

BoyPersian

Majesty, glory

BoyArabic

Great, exalted

Also Jaleela

GirlArabic

Beauty

BoyArabic

Beautiful, handsome

The Qur'an speaks of "beautiful patience (sabrun jamil)" (12:18)

Also Jameel

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Beautiful

The Prophet ﷺ renamed a girl whose name meant "disobedient", calling her Jamilah (Sahih Muslim 2139)

Also Jameela

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Fruit freshly picked; harvest

"The fruit (jana) of both gardens will be near at hand" (Qur'an 55:54)

Also Janaa

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Garden; Paradise

Also Janna, Jannat

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Eternal, everlasting

Also Javaid, Jawed

BoyPersian

Generous, open-handed

Also Jawwad

BoyArabic

Jewels

GirlArabic

Generosity

Also Jood

GirlArabic

Silver pearl

Also Jumanah

GirlArabic

Young soldier (a diminutive of jund)

Al-Junayd of Baghdad (d. 910), a renowned scholar and teacher

Also Junayd

BoyArabic

Young girl

Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, Mother of the Believers

Also Juwairiyah, Javeria, Javeriya

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Ruler, sovereign (from khan)

BoyTurkish

Perfection, completeness

BoyArabic

Complete, perfect

Also Kameel

BoyArabic

Complete, perfect

GirlArabic

Successful, fortunate

BoyPersian

Generous, noble

Also Kareem

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Generous, noble

Also Kareema

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

One who uncovers; discoverer

BoyArabic

Star

"As if it were a brilliant star (kawkab)" (Qur'an 24:35)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Abundance; a river of Paradise

Sura 108, al-Kawthar, is named after the river given to the Prophet ﷺ

Also Kausar, Kauthar, Kevser

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Turkish form of Karam: generosity, kindness

BoyTurkish

Born early

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, first wife of the Prophet ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam

Also Khadijah, Hatice

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Eternal, everlasting

Khalid ibn al-Walid, named "the Sword of Allah" by the Prophet ﷺ

Also Khaled

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Everlasting

GirlArabic

Close friend

"Allah took Ibrahim as a close friend (khalil)" (Qur'an 4:125)

Also Khaleel

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Doe, female gazelle

Khawlah bint Tha'labah, whose plea to the Prophet ﷺ is answered at the start of Sura 58

Also Khawlah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Joyful, cheerful

Khurram was the given name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

BoyPersian

Treasure

Also Kanza

GirlArabic

Full-cheeked, a mark of beauty

Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Kulsoom, Kalsoom

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Intelligent, sensible

Also Labeeb

BoyArabic

Intelligent, sensible

Also Labeeba

GirlArabic

Night

Also Layla, Leila, Laylah

GirlArabic

Lion

Also Layth

BoyArabic

Tulip

Also Lale

GirlPersian

Soft to the touch

Also Lamees

GirlArabic

With dark, beautiful lips

Also Lamia, Lamiya

GirlArabic

Gentle, kind

Also Lateef

BoyArabic

Gentle, kind

Also Lateefa

GirlArabic

Softness, gentleness

GirlArabic

Softness, tenderness

Also Lin

GirlArabic

A young palm tree; tender

The word linah, "palm tree", appears in the Qur'an (59:5)

Also Leena, Linah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

The essence; the innermost part

Lubabah bint al-Harith (Umm al-Fadl), among the first women to accept Islam

Also Lubabah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

A fragrant tree (storax)

GirlArabic

Silver

Also Lujayn, Lojain

GirlArabic

Pearls

Pearls (lu'lu') are among the adornments of Paradise (Qur'an 22:23)

Also Lu'lu

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Name of Luqman the Wise; the original meaning is uncertain

Luqman, to whom Allah gave wisdom; Sura 31 shares his advice to his son

Also Lukman

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Praiseworthy

Also Madeeha

GirlArabic

Arabian oryx, praised in poetry for its beautiful eyes

GirlArabic

Rightly guided

Also Mehdi

BoyArabic

Skilful, expert

Also Maahira

GirlArabic

With a brow like the moon; beautiful

Also Mahjabin

GirlPersian

Praised, praiseworthy

The Qur'an promises the Prophet ﷺ "a praised station (maqaman mahmuda)" (17:79)

Also Mahmood, Mehmood

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Light of the moon; moonlight

Also Mahnur

GirlUrdu

Glorious, noble

Also Majeed

BoyArabic

Glorious, noble

GirlArabic

Angel

GirlArabic

Owner, master

Imam Malik ibn Anas (d. 795), scholar of Madinah and founder of the Maliki school

Also Maalik

BoyArabic

Queen

GirlArabic

Trustworthy, reliable

Also Mamoon, Ma'mun

BoyArabic

Attainment, achievement

GirlArabic

Victorious; helped (by Allah)

Also Mansoor

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Aspiration, wish

GirlArabic

Coral; small pearls

"From both seas come pearls and coral (al-marjan)" (Qur'an 55:22)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

A white, shining stone; a hill in Makkah

Safa and Marwa, between which pilgrims walk, are "among the symbols of Allah" (Qur'an 2:158)

Also Marwah, Merve

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Flint stone; solid

BoyArabic

Arabic form of Mary

Maryam (AS), mother of Isa (AS) and the only woman named in the Qur'an; Sura 19 bears her name

Also Mariam, Maryum, Meryem

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Innocent, protected (from wrong)

Also Masooma, Masoumeh

GirlArabic

Blessed, fortunate

Maymunah bint al-Harith, Mother of the Believers

Also Maimoona, Maymunah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Graceful in her walk

Also Maisa

GirlArabic

Rain clouds

Also Mazen

BoyArabic

Turkish form of Muhammad: praised

Also Mehmed

BoyTurkish

Kindness, love; the sun

Also Mehar

GirlPersian

Like the moon; beautiful as the moon

GirlUrdu

Brave, honest and true

BoyTurkish

Gift, grant

Also Minhah

GirlArabic

Torch, lamp

A boys' name in the Gulf and a girls' name in Pakistan

Also Mishaal, Mashal

UnisexArabic

Protected, sheltered (by Allah)

Mu'adh ibn Jabal, whom the Prophet ﷺ sent to teach the people of Yemen

Also Muaz, Moaz, Muaaz

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Blessed

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Praised, much praised

The name of the final Messenger ﷺ, mentioned four times in the Qur'an. "Name yourselves with my name" (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Also Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammed

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Sword (of fine Indian steel)

BoyArabic

One who does good; benevolent

Also Mohsin

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Chosen

Al-Mujtaba, "the Chosen", was a title of al-Hasan ibn Ali

BoyArabic

Chosen

BoyArabic

Believer

Also Momin, Mu'min

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Believer

Also Momina

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Distinguished, excellent

Used for girls and boys in South Asia: Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built, is the best known

UnisexArabic

Wishes, hopes

Also Mona

GirlArabic

One who turns to Allah in repentance

The Qur'an describes Ibrahim (AS) as "forbearing, tender-hearted and ever turning to Allah (munib)" (11:75)

Also Muneeb

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Shining, luminous

Also Muneer

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Luminous, radiant

The Qur'an describes the Prophet ﷺ as "a light-giving lamp (sirajan munira)" (33:46)

Also Muneera

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Wish, desire; aim

Also Mourad

BoyArabic

One with whom Allah is pleased

Al-Murtada was a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Also Murtada, Murtadha

BoyArabic

Arabic form of Moses

The Prophet Musa (AS), Kalimullah, the Prophet mentioned most often in the Qur'an

Also Moosa, Mousa

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Strong-willed; hard to tame

Mus'ab ibn Umayr, the Prophet's ﷺ first envoy to Madinah

Also Mus'ab

BoyArabicName of a Companion

The chosen one

Al-Mustafa, "the Chosen", is a title of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Mostafa

BoyArabic

Rain cloud

GirlArabic

Noble

Also Nabeel

BoyArabic

Noble

Also Nabeela

GirlArabic

Dew; generosity

GirlArabic

Companion, close friend

Also Nadim

BoyArabic

Rare, precious

Also Nader

BoyArabic

Rare, precious

GirlArabic

Beneficial, useful

Also Nafay

BoyArabic

Precious, valuable

Sayyidah Nafisah (d. 824), scholar and descendant of the Prophet ﷺ, who taught in Cairo

Also Nafeesa, Nafeesah

GirlArabic

One who attains; successful

Also Nailah

GirlArabic

Bliss, comfort

The Qur'an speaks of "gardens of bliss (jannat an-na'im)" (31:8)

Also Naeem

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Blessed with comfort and ease

Also Naeema

GirlArabic

Noble; of excellent character

Also Najeeb

BoyArabic

Safe; one who is saved

Also Najia

GirlArabic

Star

Sura 53 of the Qur'an, an-Najm, is named after the star

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Star

GirlArabic

Narcissus (a flower)

Also Narges

GirlPersian

Gentle breeze

A boys' name in the Arab world and South Asia; a girls' name in Iran

Also Naseem

UnisexArabic

Helper, supporter

Also Naseer, Nasser

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Wild rose

Also Nasreen

GirlPersian

High, lofty

BoyArabic

Gift; bounty

GirlArabic

Kind, caring; generous

BoyPersian

Delicate, sweet, charming

GirlPersian

Honest, pure-hearted

Also Nazeeha

GirlArabic

One who arranges; a composer of verse

Also Nazeem

BoyArabic

Gemstone (set in a ring)

GirlPersian

A call

Zakariyya (AS) "called out to his Lord, a call (nida) in secret" (Qur'an 19:3)

Also Nidaa

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Light

"Allah is the Light (nur) of the heavens and the earth" (Qur'an 24:35). Used for girls and boys

Also Nour

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Noah, "rest, comfort"

The Prophet Nuh (AS), who called his people to Allah for 950 years (Qur'an 29:14); Sura 71 bears his name

Also Nooh

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Intellect, wisdom

The Qur'an speaks of signs "for people of understanding (uli an-nuha)" (20:54)

Also Nouha

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Blessing, bounty

An-Nu'man ibn Bashir, a Companion who narrated many hadith

Also Nauman, Noman, Nu'man

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Light

The Turkish and Malay spelling of Noor; a popular girls' name in Turkey, used for both in Malaysia

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Of noble lineage

Nusaybah bint Ka'b (Umm Umarah), who defended the Prophet ﷺ at the Battle of Uhud

Also Nusaybah, Nusaiba

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Life; long-lived, flourishing

Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, known as al-Faruq

Also Umar, Omer

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Hope

Also Omeed

BoyPersian

Poet; bard

BoyTurkish

Pure, clean, chaste

Also Pakeeza, Pakeezah

GirlUrdu

The Pleiades (a cluster of stars)

Also Parvin, Parween

GirlPersian

Fortunate, victorious

Also Parvez, Pervez

BoyPersian

Message

Also Payaam

BoyPersian

Promise, covenant

Also Paiman

BoyPersian

Moon

Sura 54 of the Qur'an, al-Qamar, is named after the moon. Used for girls and boys

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

One who shares out fairly

Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet ﷺ, who was known as Abu'l-Qasim

Also Qasem, Kasim

BoyArabic

Comfort of the eyes; a source of joy

From the du'a "Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and children comfort to our eyes (qurrata a'yun)" (Qur'an 25:74)

Also Qurat-ul-Ain, Qurratul-Ayn

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Spring (the season)

Also Rabih, Rabee

BoyArabic

Fourth

Rabi'ah al-Adawiyyah (d. 801) of Basra, renowned for her devotion

Also Rabiya, Rabea

GirlArabic

Pioneer, leader

Also Raid

BoyArabic

One who raises up; exalted

Rafi' ibn Khadij, a Companion from Madinah

Also Rafay, Rafae

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Exalted, of high rank

Also Rafiya, Rafiah

GirlArabic

Kind companion; gentle

Also Rafeeq

BoyArabic

Merciful, compassionate

Also Raheem

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Merciful, compassionate

Also Raheema

GirlArabic

Mercy, compassion

The Prophet ﷺ was sent "as a mercy (rahmah) to the worlds" (Qur'an 21:107)

Also Rahmah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Pioneer, leader

Also Raeda

GirlArabic

Archer

Also Ramy

BoyArabic

Sand

Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habibah), Mother of the Believers

Also Ramlah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Young gazelle, fawn

GirlArabic

Right guidance; good sense

"Follow me and I will guide you to the path of right guidance (ar-rashad)" (Qur'an 40:38)

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Rightly guided; wise and mature

Also Rasheed

BoyArabic

Rightly guided; wise

Also Rasheeda

GirlArabic

Garden, meadow

"In a garden (rawdah) they will be made happy" (Qur'an 30:15)

Also Rawdah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Sweet basil; fragrance

"Rest, fragrance (rayhan) and a garden of bliss" (Qur'an 56:89)

Also Rehan, Raihan, Reyhan

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Sweet basil; a fragrant plant

The Prophet ﷺ called his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn his two sweet basils of this world (Sahih al-Bukhari 3753)

Also Raihana, Reyhaneh

GirlArabic

Well watered, quenched

Ar-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise for those who fast (Sahih al-Bukhari 1896)

Also Rayan, Rayaan

BoyArabic

White gazelle

Also Rim

GirlArabic

Contentment; being pleased

A boys' name as Reza or Raza; a girls' name as Rida, especially in South Asia

Also Reza, Raza, Ridha

UnisexArabic

The good pleasure and acceptance of Allah

"And the good pleasure (ridwan) of Allah is greater" (Qur'an 9:72)

Also Rizwan, Redwan

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Gardens

Also Riaz, Riyadh

BoyArabic

Light, brightness

Also Roshani

GirlUrdu

Dream, vision

GirlPersian

Support, help

Rufaydah al-Aslamiyyah, remembered as the first nurse in Islam

Also Rufaydah, Rufayda

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Pomegranate

Also Rummana

GirlArabic

Uncertain: linked to ruqyah, "a prayer of protection", or to "rising"

Ruqayyah, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and wife of Uthman ibn Affan

Also Ruqayyah, Rukaiya, Rukiye

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Good fortune, happiness

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten Companions promised Paradise

Also Sa'd

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Morning breeze; the east wind

Also Sabaa

GirlArabic

Morning

Used for girls and boys in the Arab world

UnisexArabic

Beautiful; bright as the morning

Also Sabeeha

GirlArabic

Patient

Allah says of Ayyub (AS): "We found him patient (sabir)" (Qur'an 38:44)

Also Saabir

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Patient

GirlArabic

Seashell; mother-of-pearl

GirlArabic

Fortunate, happy

Also Saadia, Sadiya

GirlArabic

Truthful, sincere

Isma'il (AS) "was true to his promise (sadiq al-wa'd)" (Qur'an 19:54)

Also Sadik, Saadiq

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Purity, clarity; a hill in Makkah

Safa and Marwa are "among the symbols of Allah" (Qur'an 2:158). A girls' name in the Arab world, a boys' name in Turkey

Also Safaa

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Pure; a sincere friend

Safiyyah bint Huyayy, Mother of the Believers

Also Safiyyah, Safia

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Clear, pure; a smooth stone

Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal, a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Dawn; the time just before dawn

The Qur'an praises "those who seek forgiveness before dawn (bil-ashar)" (3:17)

Also Seher

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Easy, gentle; level ground

Sahl ibn Sa'd, a Companion who narrated many hadith

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Easy, gentle

GirlArabic

Happy, fortunate

Sa'id ibn Zayd, one of the ten Companions promised Paradise

Also Saeed, Sayeed

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Sword

Also Sayf, Saifullah

BoyArabic

Fasting; one who fasts

BoyArabic

Tranquillity; calm sent by Allah

"It is He who sent down tranquillity (sakinah) into the hearts of the believers" (Qur'an 48:4)

Also Sakinah, Sakeena

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Righteousness of the faith

Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi (d. 1193), who returned Jerusalem to Muslim rule

Also Salah ad-Din, Salahudin

BoyArabic

Peace

Used for girls and boys in the Arab world

Also Salaam

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Righteous, good

The Prophet Salih (AS), sent to the people of Thamud

Also Saleh, Saaleh

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Righteous, good

GirlArabic

Safe, sound; whole

The Qur'an speaks of coming to Allah "with a sound heart (qalbin salim)" (26:89)

Also Saleem, Selim

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Safe, peaceful

Also Salmah

GirlArabic

Safe, peaceful

Salman al-Farisi, the Persian Companion who proposed digging the trench at the Battle of the Trench

BoyArabicName of a Companion

A spring in Paradise

"A spring there called Salsabil" (Qur'an 76:18)

Also Salsabeel

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Comfort, solace

Manna and salwa were sent down to the Children of Israel (Qur'an 2:57)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Generosity; forgiveness

GirlArabic

Elevated, exalted

BoyArabic

Elevated, exalted

Also Samiya

GirlArabic

Generous, forgiving

Also Sameeha

GirlArabic

Companion in evening conversation

Also Sameer

BoyArabic

Companion in evening conversation

Also Sameera

GirlArabic

Brilliance, radiance; high rank

The Qur'an speaks of "the flash (sana) of His lightning" (24:43)

Also Sanaa

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Piercing, brilliant (like a bright star)

"The star of piercing brightness (an-najm ath-thaqib)" (Qur'an 86:3)

Also Saaqib, Thaqib

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Sarah, "princess"

Sarah, wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mother of Ishaq (AS)

Also Sara

GirlArabic

Good fortune

BoyArabic

Dew

GirlPersian

Compassionate, tender

Also Shafeeq

BoyArabic

Witness

The Prophet ﷺ was sent "as a witness (shahid), a bringer of good news and a warner" (Qur'an 33:45)

Also Shahed

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Prince; son of a king

Also Shehzad, Shahzaad

BoyPersian

Princess

Also Shehzadi

GirlUrdu

Having a beauty mark

Ash-Shayma, foster sister of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Shayma, Shaimaa

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Thankful, grateful

Ibrahim (AS) is described as "grateful (shakir) for His blessings" (Qur'an 16:121)

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Sun

Sura 91, ash-Shams, is named after the sun. A girls' name in Arabic, also used for boys in Persian and Urdu

UnisexArabicIn the Qur'an

Noble, honourable

Also Shareef

BoyArabic

Worthy, deserving

Also Shayaan

BoyPersian

Healing, cure

Ash-Shifa bint Abdullah, a Companion known for teaching others to read and write

Also Shifaa

GirlArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Sweet

Also Shireen

GirlPersian

Name of the Prophet Shu'ayb (AS); the original meaning is uncertain

The Prophet Shu'ayb (AS), sent to the people of Madyan

Also Shoaib, Shuaib

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Always truthful; one who affirms the truth

As-Siddiq was the title of Abu Bakr, the first caliph. The Qur'an calls Ibrahim (AS) "a man of truth (siddiq) and a prophet" (19:41)

Also Siddique

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Lote tree

The Sidrat al-Muntaha, "the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary", seen by the Prophet ﷺ (Qur'an 53:14)

Also Sidrah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Arrows

GirlArabic

Reunion; returning home to loved ones

Also Sıla

GirlTurkish

Spearhead

Mimar Sinan (d. 1588), the great Ottoman architect

BoyArabic

Star

GirlUrdu

Reddish-haired

Suhayb ar-Rumi, an early Companion who gave up his wealth to emigrate to Madinah

Also Suhayb, Sohaib

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Canopus, a bright star; gentle

Also Suhayl, Sohail

BoyArabic

Canopus, a bright star; gentle

Also Suhaylah

GirlArabic

Arabic form of Solomon, from the root for "peace"

The Prophet Sulayman (AS), the king who understood the speech of birds and ants (Qur'an 27)

Also Sulayman, Suleiman, Suleyman

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Authority, power; ruler

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

High, lofty

Sumayyah bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam

Also Sumaiya, Sumaya, Sumayyah

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Fine silk (of Paradise)

The people of Paradise "will wear green garments of fine silk (sundus)" (Qur'an 18:31)

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

The letters Ta Ha, which open Sura 20

Sura 20 is named Ta Ha after its opening letters

Also Taaha

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Pure, clean

Also Taahir

BoyArabic

Pure, chaste

At-Tahirah, "the Pure", was a title of Khadijah (RA)

Also Taahira

GirlArabic

A kind of acacia tree

Talhah ibn Ubaydullah, one of the ten Companions promised Paradise

Also Talhah

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Seeker (of knowledge)

Also Taalib

BoyArabic

Complete, strong

Tamim ad-Dari, a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Tameem

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Night visitor; the morning star

Sura 86, at-Tariq, is named after "the night visitor". Tariq ibn Ziyad led the Muslims into Spain in 711

Also Tarik, Tarek

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

A spring in Paradise

"A spring from which those brought near will drink (tasnim)" (Qur'an 83:27–28)

Also Tasneem

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Success granted by Allah

"My success (tawfiq) comes only from Allah" (Qur'an 11:88)

Also Tawfeeq, Taufiq, Tevfik

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Good, pure, wholesome

Also Tayyab, Tayeb

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Good, pure; a name of Madinah

Taybah, "the good", is one of the names of Madinah

Also Tayyaba, Taiba

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Firm, steadfast

Thabit ibn Qays, the orator of the Prophet ﷺ

Also Sabit

BoyArabicName of a Companion

The Pleiades, a cluster of stars

Also Soraya, Suraiya, Thuraya

GirlArabic

Iron

Also Taimur, Temur

BoyTurkish

Blessedness; a tree in Paradise

"For those who believe and do good: blessedness (tuba) and a beautiful return" (Qur'an 13:29)

Also Tooba

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Long life (a diminutive of Umar)

Also Umayr, Omair

BoyArabic

Lion

Usama ibn Zayd, beloved of the Prophet ﷺ, who placed him in command of an army as a young man

Also Osama

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Little lion

Usayd ibn Hudayr, a Companion whose recitation of the Qur'an drew the angels near (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Also Usaid

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Traditionally "young bustard" (a bird)

Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph, called Dhun-Nurayn, "possessor of two lights", as he married two of the Prophet's ﷺ daughters

Also Usman, Osman, Othman

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Greatest, supreme

GirlArabic

Loyalty, faithfulness

Also Wafaa

GirlArabic

One who seeks refuge (with Allah)

Also Wael

BoyArabic

Distinguished, eminent

Also Wajeeha

GirlArabic

Newborn

Also Walid

BoyArabic

Dignity, composure

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Rose

Also Wardah

GirlArabic

Handsome, graceful

Also Waseem

BoyArabic

Love, affection

Also Wedad

GirlArabic

Rain

Also Yağmur

GirlTurkish

He lives

The Prophet Yahya (AS), son of Zakariyya; no one had been given this name before him (Qur'an 19:7)

Also Yehya

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Jacob

The Prophet Ya'qub (AS), son of Ishaq and father of Yusuf (AS)

Also Yaqoob, Yakub

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

The letters Ya Sin, which open Sura 36

Sura 36 is named Ya Sin after its opening letters

Also Yaseen, Yassin

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

Easy-going; prosperous

Yasir ibn Amir, father of Ammar and among the first martyrs of Islam

Also Yasser, Yaser

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Jasmine

Also Yasmeen, Jasmine

GirlPersian

Brave young man

Also Yiğit

BoyTurkish

Blessed; the right hand

GirlArabic

Arabic form of Jonah, "dove"

The Prophet Yunus (AS), who prayed from inside the whale: "There is no god but You; glory be to You" (Qur'an 21:87)

Also Younus, Younes, Yunis

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Joshua, "God is salvation"

Yusha ibn Nun, the young companion of Musa (AS), honoured as a prophet in Islamic tradition

Also Yushaa

BoyArabic

Ease

"We will ease you towards ease (al-yusra)" (Qur'an 87:8)

Also Yousra, Yusrah

GirlArabicIn the Qur'an

Arabic form of Joseph, "he will add"

The Prophet Yusuf (AS), whose story fills Sura 12, called "the best of stories" (12:3)

Also Yousef, Yusef, Youssef

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Victory, triumph

Also Zafer

BoyArabic

Devout; one who lives simply

Also Zaahid

BoyArabic

Devout; one who lives simply

GirlArabic

Radiant; blooming

Also Zaheera

GirlArabic

Radiant, shining

Az-Zahra, "the Radiant", is a title of Fatimah (RA)

Also Zehra

GirlArabic

Growth, abundance

Zayd ibn Harithah, the only Companion named in the Qur'an (33:37)

Also Zayd, Zeid

BoyArabicName of a CompanionIn the Qur'an

Beauty, grace

Zayn al-Abidin, "the adornment of the worshippers", was the title of Ali ibn al-Husayn

Also Zayn

BoyArabic

A fragrant flowering tree

Zaynab, eldest daughter of the Prophet ﷺ; also Zaynab bint Jahsh and Zaynab bint Khuzaymah, Mothers of the Believers

Also Zaynab, Zeynep

GirlArabicName of a Companion

Arabic form of Zechariah, "God remembers"

The Prophet Zakariyya (AS), guardian of Maryam (AS), whose prayer for a child was answered with Yahya (AS)

Also Zakariyya, Zakaria, Zakariyah

BoyArabicName of a ProphetIn the Qur'an

Pure, righteous

Jibril told Maryam (AS) he had come "to give you a pure boy (ghulaman zakiyya)" (Qur'an 19:19)

Also Zakee

BoyArabicIn the Qur'an

One who remembers Allah

Also Dhakir, Zaakir

BoyArabic

Pure, righteous

Also Zakiyyah, Zakia

GirlArabic

Golden

Also Zareena

GirlPersian

Dignified; of high standing

Also Zishan

BoyUrdu

Beautiful

GirlPersian

Growth, abundance

Also Ziad

BoyArabic

Cream; the best of something

Zubaydah (d. 831), wife of Harun al-Rashid, who funded wells and water along the pilgrim road to Makkah

Also Zubaidah, Zubayda

GirlArabic

Strong, firm

Az-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, one of the ten promised Paradise, whom the Prophet ﷺ called his disciple (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Also Zubayr, Zubeir

BoyArabicName of a Companion

Little flower; bright

Also Zuhayr

BoyArabic

Blossom; the planet Venus

Also Zohra

GirlArabic