Muslim Names

This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.

Haroon, also styled as Aroon and Harun, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.

Variantion of Iman borne by model Imaan Hammam.

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.

Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.

Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.

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

Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.

A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Could present pronunciation problems.

Marah is where the Israelites camped right after they walked through the parted Red Sea. Marah is related to Mara and has the same "bitter" meaning.

The Turkish transcription of Kubra, most often used on baby girls in the Muslim community.

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