Arabic Boy Names

The capital of Saudi Arabia makes a difficult first name.

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.

Well used in the Arabic world, as is the related Aditya.

A z almost always adds zest to a name.

This common Arabic name is related to Aaron, but feels far more distinctive in the US. Haroun Khalifa is the protagonist of Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories.

One of several Arabic names that can be spelled with a Q or a K, rarely heard outside the Muslim community.

Classic Muslim name representing one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah; Queen Latifah has drawn attention to the feminine form of the name.

A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.

A popular name in the Arab community, with an upbeat meaning.

A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.

A frequently used Arabic name.

Familiar and handsome, Jamil is a name of Arabic origin. Its literal meaning is "beautiful" and while this can refer to physical beauty, as a Quranic name, it more specifically refers to beautiful behavior, such as patience, kindness, and courteousness.

Regal feel.

Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.