Muslim Boy Names

Sleek but zippy in sound, Tanzil is a name of Arabic origin, deriving from the term tanzīl meaning "sent down, or descended". In Islamic tradition, it is used to refer to the Angel Gabriel descending from above to reveal the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, making it a spiritually significant name to Muslims, associated with revelation and faith.

Also spelled Luqman, Lukman is an Arabic name of unknown meaning. Currently popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is also used in Indonesia and Malaysia.

A short but impactful name of Arabic origin, Nidal literally translates to "struggle" in Arabic, however, it can more broadly be interpreted as "warrior", "fighter" or "defense", as in, someone who struggles against strife and discord. Currently popular in Bosnia and Herzegovinia where it re-entered the Top 100 in 2023, it is borne by musician and producer Nidal Mourad, director Nidal Algafari, and Youtuber Nidal Wonder.

A popular masculine name in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amel is a bright and hopeful choice. Figure skater Amel Bureković, retired footballer Amel Mujčinović, and World Championships runner Amel Tuka are notable bearers.

An elaboration of the popular Nur, Nuran is a name that suggests the bearer is comparable to light. Traditionally a feminine name, Nuran might also be used as a masculine name and it ranked in the Azerbaijan Top 100 for boys between 2015 and 2021.

An Arabic name with two possible meanings, depending on which root your follow, Taif is both a spiritual name in both senses of the word. On one hand, it can come from tayf meaning "ghost, visitation, wraith", while on the other, it can come from taafa meaning "to walk around, to circle something". More broadly, this refers to the performance of Tawaf, an important part of an Islamic pilgrimage in which pilgrims walk round the Holy Ka'abah seven times anti-clockwise.

A name of Arabic origin, Zoraiz combines zaw and reez meaning "light" and "distributor", giving it a bright and poetic meaning. Other forms include Zureez, Zorayz, and Zoyreiz.