Muslim Names
- Marjan
- Bahira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"dazzling, brilliant"Description:
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
- Mishal
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"source of light"Description:
A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.
- Nasim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"breeze, fresh air"Description:
Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.
- Ameer
Origin:
Spelling variation of AmirDescription:
Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.
- Nayel
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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 SolomonMeaning:
"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, PashtoMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander
- Hamzah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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:
SwahiliMeaning:
"light, born during the day"Description:
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
- Zakaria
- Hiba
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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:
ArabicMeaning:
"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, ArabicMeaning:
"scorching heat"Description:
The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.
- Raza
Origin:
UrduMeaning:
"contentment"Description:
Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.
- Muhammed
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.
- Halimah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gentle and patient"Description:
The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
- Imtiaz
Origin:
Arabic and UrduMeaning:
"distinction"Description:
An unusual Arabic name, borne by the (female) British poet and author Imtiaz Dharker.
- Owais
Origin:
Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, ArabicMeaning:
"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.