Muslim Names

  1. 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.
  2. Aaryan
    • Sofina
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "ship"
      • Description:

        Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.
    • Shayan
      • 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
        • Bahira
          • Origin:

            Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "dazzling, brilliant"
          • Description:

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

            Arabic
          • Meaning:

            "capable, powerful"
          • Description:

            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.
        • Marjan
          • Nuru
            • Origin:

              Swahili
            • Meaning:

              "light, born during the day"
            • Description:

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

              Arabic variation of Solomon
            • Description:

              Muslim name very popular in North Africa.
          • Magomed
            • Origin:

              Russian variation of Muhammad, Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "praiseworthy"
            • Description:

              A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
          • Jaleel
            • 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.
            • Latifah
              • Origin:

                Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "kind and gentle"
              • Description:

                Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
            • Nasim
              • Origin:

                Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "breeze, fresh air"
              • Description:

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

                  Feminization of Suhail, Arabic
                • Meaning:

                  "level, even"
                • Description:

                  The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.
              • Niam
                • Owais