Islamic Baby Names
Search Muslim baby names with meanings, Arabic script, and origins. Browse Quranic names, Arabic names, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and African Muslim names for boys and girls.
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Adam
آدم
The first man created by Allah; made from clay
Ibrahim
إبراهيم
Father of nations; Prophet Abraham
Ismail
إسماعيل
God hears; Prophet Ishmael, son of Ibrahim
Yusuf
يوسف
God increases; Prophet Joseph, known for his beauty and patience
Musa
موسى
Drawn from water; Prophet Moses
Isa
عيسى
Prophet Jesus, a revered messenger in Islam
Dawud
داود
Beloved; Prophet David, given the Psalms (Zabur)
Sulaiman
سليمان
Man of peace; Prophet Solomon, ruler of jinn and animals
Nuh
نوح
Rest, comfort; Prophet Noah, builder of the Ark
Ayyub
أيوب
One who repents; Prophet Job, symbol of patience
Yahya
يحيى
God gives life; Prophet John the Baptist
Zakariya
زكريا
God remembers; father of Prophet Yahya
Idris
إدريس
Studious, interpreter; Prophet Enoch, raised to a high station
Ilyas
إلياس
My God is Yahweh; Prophet Elijah
Hud
هود
Prophet sent to the people of 'Ad
Salih
صالح
Righteous, pious; Prophet sent to the Thamud
Luqman
لقمان
Wise man mentioned in the Quran; a chapter is named after him
Dhul-Kifl
ذو الكفل
Possessor of the double portion; a righteous Prophet
Muhammad
محمد
Praised, praiseworthy; the final Prophet of Islam
Ahmad
أحمد
Most praiseworthy; another name of Prophet Muhammad
Ali
علي
Exalted, noble; fourth Caliph and Prophet's son-in-law
Omar
عمر
Long-lived, flourishing; the second Caliph
Uthman
عثمان
Young bustard (bird); the third Caliph
Abu Bakr
أبو بكر
Father of the camel foal; the first Caliph, closest companion
Hassan
حسن
Beautiful, handsome; grandson of Prophet Muhammad
Hussain
حسين
Beautiful, little handsome one; grandson of the Prophet
Khalid
خالد
Eternal, immortal; Khalid ibn al-Walid, 'Sword of Allah'
Bilal
بلال
Moisture, freshness; first muezzin of Islam
Hamza
حمزة
Strong, steadfast; the Prophet's uncle, 'Lion of Allah'
Tariq
طارق
Night visitor, morning star; Tariq ibn Ziyad conquered Iberia
Choosing a Name in Islam
Naming a child is one of the first and most significant responsibilities of Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) placed great emphasis on choosing good names, saying: "You will be called on the Day of Judgement by your names and the names of your fathers, so choose good names" (Abu Dawud 4948). A name in Islam isn't just an identifier — it's a prayer, an aspiration, and a lifelong companion.
The most honoured names are those of the Prophets (Muhammad, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, Isa) and names that express servitude to Allah (Abdullah, Abdulrahman). Names of the Prophet's companions and family members — Aisha, Fatima, Omar, Ali, Khadijah — carry the blessings of the people who bore them. Beyond these, any name with a beautiful, positive meaning in any language is permissible.
Names by Cultural Tradition
Quranic Names
Names of Prophets and figures mentioned directly in the Quran — the most honoured category.
Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Yusuf, Maryam
Arabic Names
Classical Arabic names of companions, scholars, and traditional meanings. The largest category.
Muhammad, Aisha, Khalid, Fatima, Bilal
Persian Names
Muslim names from Iranian and Central Asian traditions. Rich literary heritage.
Daniyal, Faris, Soraya, Shirin, Kian
Turkish Names
Ottoman and modern Turkish Muslim names. Often soft-sounding.
Mehmet, Elif, Zeynep, Selim, Esra
Urdu / South Asian
Muslim names popular in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
Rehan, Sadia, Farhan, Hira, Junaid
African Names
West and North African variants of classical Islamic names.
Mamadou, Aminata, Moussa, Fatoumata
Names the Prophet Changed
The Prophet (peace be upon him) would sometimes change a person's name if it had a negative meaning, showing how seriously Islam takes the significance of names:
| Original Name | Meaning | Changed To | New Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiyah | Disobedient | Jamila | Beautiful |
| Barrah | Pious (self-praise) | Zainab | Fragrant plant |
| Hazn | Rough, harsh | Sahl | Easy, gentle |
| Harb | War | Silm | Peace |
The Aqeeqah Tradition
The Aqeeqah ceremony, performed on the seventh day after birth, is the traditional occasion for formally announcing a baby's name. The Sunnah practices include:
Sacrifice
Two sheep/goats for a boy, one for a girl (Tirmidhi 1522). The meat is distributed to family, neighbours, and the poor.
Head Shaving
The baby's head is shaved and the weight of hair in silver (or its monetary value) is given as charity.
Naming
The name is formally announced. The adhan (call to prayer) is recited in the baby's right ear.
Tahnik
A small amount of softened date is gently rubbed on the baby's palate. The Prophet did this for many newborns.
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