Muslim Names

These letters begin the 20th chapter of the Quran (surah Ta Ha). A noted bearer is Egyptian writer Taha Hussein, one of the most influential 20th-century Egyptian intellectuals, who was nominated for a Nobel prize in literature fourteen times.

Strong and simple Arabic name popular in the UK.

A lovely Arabic name for girls mostly used for Muslim girls of South Asian descent.

This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.

Straightforward and attractive Arabic name, associated with Turkish-American artist Jihan Zencirli.

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.

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.

The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is the name of a prophet and the son of Ibrahim and Sarah.

A strong Arabic name with a powerful positive meaning.

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls given the Arshiya spelling.

Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.