Arabic Boy Names

Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

Talib is a North African name with an admirable meaning, associated with rapper Talib Kweli.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.

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.

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.

Roar! This popular name in the Arab world was once almost unused by English speakers, but is now given to a few boys in the States each year. It can also be spelled Fahad and Fahed.

For several years this name ranked high with African-American parents, but it's definitely started to slide.

Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

Could present pronunciation problems.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

The capital of Saudi Arabia makes a difficult first name.

Worldly and evocative.

British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.

A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.