Muslim Boy Names

Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.

Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.

Muslim name very popular in North Africa.

A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.

The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.

Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander

The Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.

This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.

Haroon, also styled as Aroon and Harun, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.