Muslim Names

  1. Marjan
    • Bahira
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "dazzling, brilliant"
      • Description:

        A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
    • Mishal
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "source of light"
      • Description:

        A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.
    • Nasim
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "breeze, fresh air"
      • Description:

        Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.
    • Ameer
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Amir
      • Description:

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

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "attainer, winner, brave"
      • Description:

        Currently in the UK Top 1000, Nayel is an Arabic name with a powerful meaning, that can also be transcribed as Nail, Naail, and Nael.
    • Suleiman
      • Origin:

        Arabic, variation of Solomon
      • Meaning:

        "man of peace"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Sikandar
      • Origin:

        Urdu, Pashto
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander
    • Hamzah
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "lion or strong"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Nuru
      • Origin:

        Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "light, born during the day"
      • Description:

        Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
    • Zakaria
      • Hiba
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "gift"
        • Description:

          Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.
      • Raife
        • Sahib
          • Origin:

            Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "companion; owner"
          • Description:

            A Muslim Boy name that can have a sweet and amicable meaning — friend, or companion — or a less appealing one — master, or owner.
        • Ramazan
          • Origin:

            Turkish variation of Ramadan, Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "scorching heat"
          • Description:

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

            Urdu
          • Meaning:

            "contentment"
          • Description:

            Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.
        • Muhammed
          • Origin:

            Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "praiseworthy"
          • Description:

            This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.
        • Halimah
          • Origin:

            Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "gentle and patient"
          • Description:

            The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
        • Imtiaz
          • Origin:

            Arabic and Urdu
          • Meaning:

            "distinction"
          • Description:

            An unusual Arabic name, borne by the (female) British poet and author Imtiaz Dharker.
        • Owais
          • Origin:

            Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "wolf"
          • Description:

            A variation of the Arabic name Uwais, this animal-inspired name was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023. It ultimately derives from an archaic Arabic word for wolf and is notably borne by cricketer Owais Shah, praise poet (or Sana Khawan) Owais Raza Qadri, and comedian Owais Khan.