Muslim Names
- 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.
- Aaryan
- Sofina
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"ship"Description:
Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.
- Shayan
- 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
- Bahira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"dazzling, brilliant"Description:
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
- Qadir
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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:
SwahiliMeaning:
"light, born during the day"Description:
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
- Sulaiman
Origin:
Arabic variation of SolomonDescription:
Muslim name very popular in North Africa.
- Magomed
Origin:
Russian variation of Muhammad, ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
- Jaleel
- 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.
- Latifah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"kind and gentle"Description:
Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
- Nasim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"breeze, fresh air"Description:
Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.
- Roula
- Suhaila
Origin:
Feminization of Suhail, ArabicMeaning:
"level, even"Description:
The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.
- Niam
- Owais