Muslim Names
- Aizah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"replacement, substitute"Description:
An Arabic name popular in the Muslim community. It may derive from an Arabic word meaning "replacement, substitute", or from Aisha, the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Imani
Origin:
Arabic, SwahiliMeaning:
"faith"Description:
Another strong Arabic name, related to Iman. Imani one is popular throughout the Muslim world but especially East Africa. It was chosen for her daughter by actress Jasmine Guy.
- Khalid
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"immortal, everlasting"Description:
Khalid has flirted with the Top 1000 for several decades now, climbing back on in 2015 after more than a decade's absence. Its return could be in part because of the popularity of snapchat personality and rap collaborator DJ Khaled. R&B singer Khalid may also be contributing to its newfound popularity. The name is important in Islamic history thanks to a 7th century military leader. Khalida is the feminine version.
- Omar
Origin:
Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"flourishing, thriving; eloquent"Description:
Omar has a perfect mix of unusuality and familiarity, with the added plus of a strong, open initial O. Commonly used among Muslim families, Omar was long associated with twelfth-century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, though it sounds anything but ancient now.More recent well-known bearers have been World War II General Omar Bradley and actors Omar Sharif(born Michael) and Omar Epps.
- Albi
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"my heart"Description:
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
- Rahma
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"mercy, grace, compassion"Description:
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
- Ehan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"full moon"Description:
An unusual Arabic name, given to a handful of boys in the US each year, also spelled Ehaan or Ihan.
- Aziza
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"powerful and beloved"Description:
Aziza is a zippy palindromic choice that is the female variation of Aziz and is found in several Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures. All in all, an attractive and interesting option; a Turkish variation is Azize. In African mythology, the Azizi are a supernatural race of forest dwellers who give practical and spiritual advice.
- Raif
Origin:
Arabic; EnglishMeaning:
"compassionate; wolf counsel"Description:
Raif (or Raef, Rayif) is a Muslim name usually given in reference to the Qur’anic verse "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind." A notable bearer is Saudi writer, dissident and activist Raif Badawi.
- Hamza
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"lion or strong"Description:
Hamza was the legendary uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, hero of The Hamzanama, the Story of Hamza.
- Maryam
Origin:
Hebrew, Arabic, IranianMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
As Mary falls further out of favor, her variations become more appealing, whether you're honoring an ancestral Mary or Marie or Miriam or simply love the tradition of the name.
- Sidra
Origin:
Latin, Hebrew, ArabicMeaning:
"like a star; order, sequence; lotus tree"Description:
Sidra is an uncommon name shared by a gulf off the coast of Libya. Popular in the Jewish community of North Africa, its Hebrew meaning refers to a weekly reading portion of the Torah. In Arabic, it's the name of a tree, which is an Islamic symbol of the upper limit of heaven.
- Rumaysa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"wind that scatters dust; or increase"Description:
A beautiful and little-used Arabic name with two great meanings, depending on the Arabic spelling used.
- Sumayyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"high up"Description:
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
- Ishaan
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"the sun"Description:
Ishaan is the guardian of the Northeast in the Hindu religion.
- Ayan
Origin:
SomaliMeaning:
"fortune"Description:
The African name Ayan was first seen on the US Top 1000 for boys in 2014. It's both simple and distinctive, a winning combination.
- Raisa
Origin:
Russian; Yiddish; ArabicMeaning:
"easygoing; rose; leader"Description:
Known in America via the wife of Soviet head Mikhail Gorbachev; a possibility for parents of Eastern-European descent wanting to move beyond Natasha and Nadia or for parents from the Middle East looking for a name that works in both cultures.
- Sana
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"mountaintop, splendid, brilliant"Description:
One of the most easily imported Arabic names.
- Zoha
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"morning"Description:
A short and punchy Arabic name referring to the time between sunrise and noon. Also spelled Zuha.
- Iyra
Origin:
Arabic, Urdu or SanskritMeaning:
"respectable, awe-inspiring; or a name for the goddess Saraswati"Description:
Variant of Ayra