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Islamic Names for Boys A

Aban - Old Arabic name Abbas - Description of a lion Abbud - Worshipper Abbudin - Worshippers Abdul, Abdel - Servant (of Allah) Abdul-Alim - Servant of the Omniscient Abdul-Aliyy - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Azim - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Aziz - Servant of the Powerful One Abdul-Bari - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Basit - Servant of the Extender Abdul-Fattah - Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) Abdul-Ghaffar, Abdul-Ghafur - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Hadi - Servant of the Guide Abdul-Hafiz - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Hakam - Servant of the Arbitrator Abdul-Hakim - Servant of the Wise One Abdul-Halim - Servant of the Mild, Patient One Abdul-Hamid - Servant of the Praised One Abdul-Haqq - Servant of the Truth Abdul-Hasib - Servant of the Respected, Esteemed Abdul-Jabbar - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Jalil - Servant of the Great, Revered One Abdul-Karim - Servant of the Noble, Generous One Abdul-Khaliq - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Latif - Servant of the Kind One Abdul-Malik - Servant of the Master (or King) Abdul-Majid - Servant of the Glorious One Abdul-Matin - Servant of the Firm, Strong Abdul-Muhaimin - Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector Abdul-Mu'izz - Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory Abdul-Mujib - Servant of the Responder Abdul-Muta'al - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Nasser - Servant of the Victorious One Abdul-Nasir - Servant of the Helper, Protector Abdul-Qadir - Servant of the Capable, Powerful Abdul-Qahhar - Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty Abdul-Quddus - Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi - Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem) Abdul-Rahim - Servant of the Most Compassionate One Abdul-Rahman - Servant of the Merciful One Abdul-Rashid - Servant of the Rightly Guided One Abdul-Ra'uf - Servant of the Most Merciful Abdul-Razzaq - Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider Abdul-Sabur - Servant of the Patient Abdul-Salam - Servant of the Peace Abdul-Samad - Servant of the Eternal Abdul-Sami - Servant of the All-Hearing

Abdul-Shakur - Servant of the Most Thankful Abdul-Tawwab - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Wadud - Servant of the Loving Abdul-Wahhab - Servant of the Giver Abdul-Wahid - Servant of the One Abdullah - Servant of God Abu Bakr - Name of one of Muhammad's companions Abu al Khayr - One who does good Adel - Just Adham - Black Adnan - Proper name Afif, Afeef - Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed - Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "Muhammad" Akil - Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason Akram - Most generous Ala' - Nobility Aladdin, Ala' al din - Nobility of faith Ali, Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble Alim - Wise or learned Altair - The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra Amid - General Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthy Amir, Ameer - Prince Amjad - More glorious Ammar - Builder, constructor Amr - Old Arabic name Anis - Close friend Anwar - Light Arfan - Gratitude Arif - Corporal; aquainted, knowledgable Asad - Lion Asadel - Most prosperous one Ashraf - Most honorable Asif - Forgiveness Asim - Protector, defender Aswad - Black Ata - Gift Atif - Compassionate, sympathetic Awad - Reward, compensation Ayman - Lucky; on the right Ayyub, Ayoob - A Prophet's name Aza - Comfort Azhar - Most shining, luminous Azeem, Azim - Defender, referring to one of God's ninety-nine qualities Azzam - Determined, resolved

B
Badr - Full moon

Badr al Din - Full moon of the faith Baha - Beautiful, magnificent Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din - Magnificence of the faith Bahir - Dazzling, brilliant Barakah - Blessing Bashshar - Bringer of glad tidings Basil - Brave Bassam, Basim - Smiling Bilal - Name of the Prophet's Muezzin Bishr - Joy Burhan - Proof

D
Dabir - Secretary Da'ud, Dawud - Arabic form of "David", beloved; a Prophet's name Dhul Fiqar - Name of the Prophet's sword Diya al Din - Brightness of the faith

E
Emir - To command Esam, Essam - Safeguard

F
Fadi - Redeemer Fadil - Generous, honorable Fahd, Fahad - Lynx Faisal, Faysal - Decisive Fakhir - Proud, excellent Fakhiri, Fakhry - Honorary Fakih - Legal expert; one who recites the Qu'ran Farid, Fareed - Unique Fariq, Fareeq - Lieutenant General Faris - Horseman, knight Faruq, Farooq - One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fath - Victory Fatin, Fateen - Clever, smart Fawwaz - Successful Ferran - Baker Fida - Redemption, sacrifice Firas - Perspicacity Fouad - Heart Fudail - Excellent in character

G
Gamal, Gamali - Camel Ghalib - Victor Ghassan - Old Arabic name Ghazi - Conqueror Ghiyath - Succorer

H
Habib - Beloved Hadi - Guiding to the right Hakeem, Hakim - Wise, one of God's ninety-nine qualities Hakem - Ruler, governor Halim - Mild, gentle, patient Hamal - Lamb Hamdan - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamid - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamzah - Lion Hanbal - Purity Hani - Happy, delighted, content Hanif - True believer Harith - Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun - Arabic form of "Aaron"; lofty or exalted; A Prophet's name Hashim - Broker, destroyer of evil; Hashim was a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Hassan - Beautiful, handsome Hatim - Judge Haytham - Young hawk Hilal - Moon Hilel - The new moon Hisham - Generosity Hud, Houd - A Prophet's name Hudhayfah - Old Arabic name Humam - Courageous, generous Husain, Hussein - Little beauty; Hussein was a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Husam - Sword Husam al Din - Sword of the faith Husayn - Beautiful

I
Ibrahim - Father of a multitude; a Prophet's name (Abraham) Idris - A Prophet's name Ihsan - Beneficence

Imad - Support, pillar Imad al Din - Pillar of the faith Imran - A Prophet's name Irfan - Thankfulness Isa, Eisa - A Prophet's name (Jesus) Isam, Issam - Safeguard Ishaq - A Prophet's name Isma'il - A Prophet's name Izz al Din - Might of the faith

J
Jabbar - Mighty Jabir - Consoler, Comforter Jafar - Rivulet Jalal - Glory of the faith Jalil, Jaleel - Great, revered Jamal - Beauty Jamal al Din - Beauty of the faith Jamil, Jameel - Beautiful Jawad - Open-handed, generous Jawhar - Jewel, essence Jibril - Archangel of Allah (Gabriel) Jihad - Struggle, holy war Jumah - Born on Friday

K
Kadar, Kedar - Powerful Kadeen, Kadin - Friend, companion, confidant Kadeer, Kadir - Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence) Kahil - Friend, lover Kaliq - Creative, refers to a quality of God Kamal - Beauty, perfection Kamil, Kameel - Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God Kardal - Mustard seed Karif, Kareef - Born in Autumn Karim, Kareem - Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished Kasib, Kaseeb - Fertile Kaseem, Kasim - Divided Kateb - Writer Khaldun, Khaldoon - Old Arabic name Khalid, Khaled - Eternal Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil - Beautiful, good friend Khatib - Religious Minister Khair al Din - The good of the faith Khairy, Khayri - Charitable, beneficent Khuzaymah - Old Arabic name

L
Labib, Labeeb - Sensible, intelligent Latif - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Luqman - A Prophet's name Lutfi - Kind and friendly

M
Mahdi - Guided to the right path Mahir - Skilled Mahmud, Mahmoud - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Maimun - Lucky Majdy - Glorious Majid al Din - Glory of the Faith Majid, Majd - Glorious Makin - Strong, firm Malik - Master, angel, king Mamdouh - One who is commended, praised, glorified Ma'mun - Trustworthy Ma'n - Benefit Mansur - Divinely aided Marid - Rebellious Marzuq - Blessed by God, fortunate Mash'al - Torch Mas'ud - Fortunate, happy, lucky Mazin - Proper name Misbah - Lamp Mohammed - Praised; from "Muhammad", name of the Prophet (pbuh) Mu'adh - Protected Mu'awiyah - Young fox (first Umayyad Kalifah) Mu'ayyad - Supported Mubarak - Happy, blessed Mufid, Mufeed - Useful Muhammad - Praised; the name of the Prophet (pbuh) Muhanned - Sword Muhsin - Beneficient, charitable Muhtadi - Rightly guided Mujahid - Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mukhtar - Chosen Mundhir - Warner, cautioner Munir, Muneer - Brilliant, shining Muntasir - Victorious Murtadi, Murtadhy - Satisfied, content Musa, Moosa - A Prophet's name (Moses) Mus'ad - Unfettered camel Muslim - Submitting oneself to God

Mustafa - Chosen one Muta - Obeyed Mu'tasim - Adhering (to faith, to God) Mu'tazz - Proud, mighty Muti - Obedient Muwaffaq - Successful

N
Nabhan, Nabih - Noble, outstanding Nabil, Nabeel - Noble Nadhir - Warner Nadim, Nadeem - Friend Nadir - Dear, rare Naif Na'il - Aquirer, earner Naim - Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji - Safe Najib, Najeeb - Of noble descent Najjar - Carpenter Najm al Din - Star of the faith Nasih - Advisor Nasim - Fresh air Nasir, Nasser - Protector Nasir al Din - Protector of the faith Nasser - Victorious Nawfal - Generous, old Arabic name for the Sea Nazih, Nazeeh - Pure, chaste Nazim, Nazeem - Arranger, adjuster Nuh, Nooh - A Prophet's name Numair - Panther Nu'man - Blood Nur al Din - Brightness of the faith Nuri, Noori - Shining, brightness

O
Omar - Long life, first son, most high, the Prophet's follower Omran - Solid structure

Q
Qasim - Divider, distributor Qays - Firm Qudamah - Courage Qutaybah, Qutaiba - Irritable, impatient

R
Rabah - Gainer Rabi - Spring, breeze Rafi - Exalting Rafiq - Kind, friend Raghib, Ragheb - Desirous Rahman - Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu'ran Ra'id - Leader Rais - Captain Rakin - Respectful Rashad - Integrity of conduct Rashid - One of good council; rightly guided, having true faith Ratib - Arranger Rayhan - favored by God Reda, Rida, Ridha - (In God's) favor; contentment, satisfaction Ridwan - Acceptance, good will; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven Riyad, Riyadh - Gardens

S
Sabih, Sabeeh - Beautiful Sabir, Sabeer - Patient Saad - Good luck Sadaqat - Charity Sa'eed, Sa'id - Happy Safiy - Best friend Safwan - Rocks Sahir - Wakeful Sajid - One who worships God Salah - Righteousness Salah al Din - Righteousness of the Faith Saleh, Salih - Good, right Salim, Saleem - Safe, whole, flawless Salman - Safe Sameh - Forgiver Sami - High, lofty, exalted Samir, Sameer - Entertaining companion Samman - Grocer Saqr - Falcon Sariyah - Clouds at night Saud - Fortunate Sayyid - Master Seif, Sayf - Sword (of religion) Seif al Din - Sword of the faith Shadi - Singer Shafiq, Shafeeq - Compassionate, tender Shakir - Thankful Sharif, Shareef - Honest, noble, distinguished

Shihab - Flame, blaze Siraj - Lamp, light Sofian - Devoted Subhi - Early morning Suhail, Suhayl - Gentle, easy; the name of a star Suhayb - Of reddish hair or complexion Sulaiman, Sulayman - A Prophet's name (Solomon) Su'ud, Suoud - Good luck

T
Tahir - Pure, clean Talal - Nice, admirable Talib - Seeker (of truth) Tamir - One who owns date palm trees Tamam - Generous Tarif, Tareef - Rare, uncommon Tariq - Name of a star Tawfiq - Success, reconciliation Taymullah - Servant of God Taysir - Facilitation Tayyib - Good or delicate Thabit - Firm Thaqib - Shooting Star

U
Ubadah, Ubaida, Ubaydah - Servant of God Ubaid - Faithful Ubayy - Old Arabic name Umar - Name of the second Khalifa Umarah - Old Arabic name Umayr, Umair - Old Arabic name Usama, Usamah - Description of a lion Utbah - Old Arabic name Uthman - One of the companions of the Prophet (pbuh)

W
Wadi - Calm, peaceful Wafiq, Wafeeq - Successful Wahid - Singular, exclusive, unequalled Wa'il - Coming back (for Shelter) Wajih, Wajeeh - Noble Wakil - Lawyer

Waleed, Walid - Newborn child Walliyullah - Supporter of God Wasim, Waseem - Graceful, good looking Wazir - Minister

Y
Yahyah - A Prophet's name Yaman - Proper name Ya'qub - Arabic form of "Jacob" Yasar, Yasser - Wealth, ease Yasin, Yaseen - One of Muhammad's names Yasir - Wealthy Yazid, Yazeed - God will increase Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf - Arabic form of "Joseph"; to increase (in power and influence); a Prophet's name Yunus, Yoonus - A Prophet's name Yushua - God saves Yusuf - A Prophet's name (Joseph)

Z
Zafir - Victorious Zahid - Self-denying or ascetic Zahir - Bright, shining Zaid, Zayd - Increase, growth Zaim - Brigadier General Zakariyya - A Prophet's name Zaki - Intelligent Zakiy - Pure Ziyad - Super abundance Zuhair, Zuhayr - Bright
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Name Aaiqa Aameen Aamer Aan Aapa

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Aas Aatazaz Abad Abaid Abasi

--Father, Priest God'S Worshipper; God Knows Stern Lion, GrimFaced, Stern; The Name Of One Of Mohammed' S Uncles ; (Hebrew) Father Slave. Servant -Servant Of God -Rose, Sandal Saffron Mixed Together In Fragrance. God'S Worshipper; God Knows He Who Worships Beautiful Aroma; Strong

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Abbas

Abd Abdaal Abdullah Abeel

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Abeera

Abid Abida Abila Abir

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Name Abira Abis

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My Strength --

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Abrar Abroud Absar Abu Abubake r AbuTurab Adal Adeel Adeela Adeem Adela Adem Adiba Adil Adila Adnan Adrish Aee

Great --Father --

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-Noble, Precious Righteous, Fair Noble -Noble Earth; Man, Warrior Cultured, Refined Justice "Righteous, Fair". Feminine Form Of Adil Settler ---

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Name Aena Aeni Afaf

Meanings
--Chastity

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Alab Afan Afana Afandi Afaq Afeef Afera Affat Afgan Afham Afifa Afiya Afrasyya b Afreed Afreen Afreen Afridi

-----Chaste Modest Color Of Earth ---Virtuous -------

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Name Afroze Afroze Afsah Afsar Afshaan Aftab

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-----The Sun

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Afzaal Agha Ahmreen Ahtisha m Aibak Aieas Aiel Aiela Aiesh Aimal Ain Aique Aisa Aisar

-Another Name For God --Slave Messenger -----Precious Eye. ----

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Name Ajiel Ajila Ajilal Ajiz Ajmel Akbar Akhtar Akif

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------Star Good Luck Attached, Intent.

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Akmal Akram Akram a Alam Alam Alaudin Aleem Aleema Alfa Alhaq Ali Alia

Perfect Generous -The Whole World --Wise Man Wise Beginning -The High, Exalted One Heaven, Sky

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Name Aaiqa Aameen Aamer Aan Aapa Aas Aatazaz Abad Abaid Abasi

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-Faithful, Trustworthy -----Father, Priest God'S Worshipper; God Knows Stern

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Abbas

Lion, GrimFaced, Stern; The Name Of One Of Mohammed' S Uncles ; (Hebrew) Father Slave. Servant -Servant Of God -Rose, Sandal Saffron Mixed Together In Fragrance. God'S Worshipper; God Knows He Who Worships Beautiful Aroma; Strong

Abd Abdaal Abdullah Abeel

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Abeera

Abid Abida Abila Abir

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Aaban

8th Persian month, angel of iron

Aabdar

Bright, like glass.

Aabis

Lucky.

Aadheen

Obedient, submissive.

Aafiya

Good health; Bin Ayyub had this name; he was a narrator of Hadith

Aali

High, tall.

Aalim

Scholar Plural is ulama normally used for religious scholors

Aamil

Doer, Work man.

Aaqil

Intelligent.

Aarib

Handsome, healthy.

Aariz

Leader, ruler, leader of nation.

Aarzam

War, battle, quarrel.

Aas

Hope.

Aashir

Living; spending a life.

Aasim

Protector

Aatiq

Free; liberated; independent; name: Aatiq Ali; Muhammad Aatiq

Aatish

Fire.

Aazim

Intending; determining, resolved on, applying the mnind to an undertaking.

Abadiya

Ibn al Abadiyah was an author known for his eloquent literary style.

Abahh

Al-Abahh was the nickname of al Hasan Ibn Ibrahim, an astrologer of Al Mamun

Baadi

Distinct, evident, plain, clear.

Baahi

Glorious, magnificent.

Baahir

Prevailing.

Baaligh

Major.

Baar

Just, Pious.

Baare

Brilliant, superior, outstanding.

Baari

Originator, creator.

Baariq

Shining, lightning, bright, illuminating.

Baasir

Seeing, wise.

Babar

Tiger.

Badeeh

Wonderous.

Badi

Wonderful, marvelous, unique, amazing.

Badiul Alam

Unique in the world.

Badiuz Zaman

Genius of the time.

Badr

Full moon.

Badr-e-Alam

Full moon of the world.

Badran

The most beautiful.

Badrud Duja

Full moon of the dark.

Badruddin

Full moon of religion (Islam).

Baghawi

Resident of Bagh or Baghshur in Khurasan.

Daanish

Wisdom, Learning, Science.

Dabir

Root, origin, ultimate, bygone.

Daboor

Morning breeze.

Dafiq

Jubilant, buoyant, active.

Daghfal

Ibn-Hanzalah had this name and he was the first genealogist of Islam.

Dahbal

This ws the name of Wahb Ibn Zamai; who was a very noble, generous man.

Dahhak

One who laughs much.

Dahi

Lion, rapid.

Daib

Happy fellow.

Daiyan

A mighty ruler, judge, guard, protector.

Dakhil

Foreigner, stranger.

Dalaj

A mufti of Baghdad, Ibn Ahmad alSajazi, had this name, he was a very generous person.

Daler

Brave, valiant.

Dalil

Guide, model, leader, example.

Dana

Wise, learned.

Daniyal

A Prophet of Allah.

Dara

Possessor, sovereign.

Darab

The one with grace and personality,

Darab

Big gate, a name: Justice Darab Patel

Darakhshan

Bright, shining, pearl-like.

Ehsaan

Favour, good.

Ehtisham

Modesty, decency.

Ejaz

Miracle, wondrous nature.

Ekhlaq

Character

Elias

Name of one Prophet.

Faaiz

Victorious, triumphant, successful.

Faateh

Conqueror

Fadi

Redeemer.

Fahd

Leopard, lynx.

Faheem

Intelligent, judicious, learned, erudite.

Fahmi

Intelligent, intellectual.

Faid

Benefit, advantage, gain, worth, welfare.

Faiq

Excellent, outstanding, distinguished, superior.

Faisal

Umpire, arbitrator, decisive, sword, a judge.

Faiz

Super abundance, effluence, plenty, generosity, grace, favour, bounty.

Faiz-e-Rabbani

Possessing divine surplus.

Faizan

Benefactor

Faizi

Endowed with superabundance.

Faizul Anwar

Abundance of light or graces.

Faizullah

Abundance from Allah.

Fajr


Fakhr-ud-Dawlah

Dawn, rise, beginning, start.

Fakeeh

Cheerful.

Fakhir

Excellent, superior, magnificent, honourable, precious, proud.

Fakhr

Glory, pride, honour.

Gauhar

Gem, jewel, noble.

Ghaffar

Most forgiving, one of the names of Allah.

Ghafur

Most forgiving.

Ghais

Rain.

Ghaiyyas

Helper, reliever, winner.

Ghalib

Conqueror.

Ghallab

Ever victorious, triumphant.

Ghani

Rich, wealthy, prosperous, allsufficient, one of the names of Allah.

Ghanim

Successful.

Ghannam

Shepherd; Name of a companion who took part in the battle of Badr.

Gharib

Poor, need, humble; stranger.

Ghassan

Prime, vigor (of youth).

Ghatrif

Leader, brave, noble.

Ghaus

Help, aid, rescue, succor.

Ghaylan

Great, Fat; One of the companions of the Prophet PBUH bin Salamah As-Saqafi had this name.

Ghayoor

Self-respecting.

Ghazalan

Spinner

Ghazanfar

Lion, title of Caliph Ali.

Ghazawan

Warrior, a companion of the prophet PBUH had this name.

Ghazi

Conqueror, hero, gallant soldier.

Haafiz

Title of a man who has memorized the whole Quran; guardian, protector, attribute of Allah.

Habab

Aim, goal, end.

Habash

Guinea hen, Guinea fowl;, turkey; A tabaee (successor of the companions) was so named. Name of one of the sons of Sayyidina Aadam AS; his sacrifice wias accepted by Allah but that of Qabeel, his brother rejected.

Habeel

Habib

Beloved, dear, friend.

Habibullah

Friend of Allah, dear to Allah.

Habis

Ibn Sad al-Taiy had this name; he ws a narrator of Hadith; a companion, Al-Tamimi RA also had this name.

Hadaya

Gifts, presents, pl. of Hadiyaa.

Haddad

Blacksmith, Iron Smith; An Egyption jurist and judge who was a disciple of Al-Tabari, Muhammad Ibn-Ahmad was named ibn AlHaddad

Hadi

One who leads to the right path, guide, one of the names of Allah.

Hadrami

There have been notable men with this name, for isntance, (i) Abdullah ibn-Abi Ishaq, a Quran reciter of Basrah.

Hafeez

Guardian, protector.

Hafizullah

Remembrance of Allah

Hafs

Collecting, gathering.

Haidar

Lion, Title of Caliph Ali.

Haji


Hakam

Title of someone who has performed Hajj.

Hajib

Doorman, janitor, bailiff, eyebrow, edge, covering; Ibn Hajib was the name of the director of the Bureau of the Sawad under Muizz AlDawlah Orbit, eye socket; Orgument, debate; Ibn-Yusuf the well-known ruler of Iraq had this name.

Hajjaj

Hajveri

Of Hajver, a saint's name.

Ar ju

Ibn

Son.

Ibn Sina

Sina was the father of Abu Ali Ib-eSina, the celebrated physician Avicenna.

Ibrahim

Kind father, (combination of Abu, father and Rahim, kind) a Prophet's name.

Ibtisam

Smiling, smile.

Idrak

Intellect, perception, achievement, attainment.

Idris

A Prophet, the biblical Enoch/ Henoch.

Ifraz

Height, altitude, elevation

Iftikhar

Honour, grace, glory, pride, repute.

Iftikhar-ud-Din

Pride of the religion (Islam).

Iftikharus Sadat

Pride of the chiefs.

Ihsanul Haq

Kindness of the Truth (Allah).

Ihtiraam

Honour, hold in honour.

Ijaz

Miracle, inimitability, astonishment, wondrous nature.

Ijazul Haq

Inimitability of the Truth (Allah).

Ijlal

Glorification, exaltation, honesty, integrity, fidelity, faithfulness.

Ijli

This was the name of the makes of astrolables.

Ikhlas

Sincerity, purity.

Ikhtiyar

Choice, preference, selection.

Iklil

Crown, garland.

Ikram

Honouring, glory, esteem, respect, veneration.

Jabal

Mountain; ibn Yazid, who lived and held hight office during the reigns of Al-Mansur and Al-Mahdi, had this name. Name of Ibn Harisah a companion of the Prophet PBUH. And one who had participated in the Badr Battle.

Jabalah

Jabbar

Powerful, mighty.

Jabir

Consoler, restorer, comforter.

Jabr

Compulsion name of a companion, Ibn Ateeq; also bin Habib and bin Nawf.

Jad

Curly, Frizzled; ibn Dirhim had this name, he ws the tutor of Marwan.

Jadwal

Brook, rivulet.

Jafar

Spring, rivulet.

Jah

Rank.

Jahan

World.

Jahangir

World conqueror.

Jahangir

World conqueror, global, king.

Jahdami

Abu Amr Nasr, an authority for Hadith had this name.

Jahdari

Abu al Mujashshar had this name; he was an authority for the Quran.

Jaheer

Handsome man, high sound.

Jahid

Diligent, hardworking, striving.

Jahm

Sullen, Ibn Huzafah Al-Adawi had this name; he helped conduct the funeral of Sayyidina Usman RA.

Jaish

Excellent, of high quality, pure

Jalal

Majesty, grandeur, glory.

Jalal-ud-Din

The majesty of religion (Islam).

Kab

Fame, honour, high rank.

Kabaark

Noble, dignatories.

Kabir

Great, grand, magnificent, senior, Allah's epithet.

Kafi

Sufficient, Al-Kafi, one of he names of Allah.

Kafil

Guarantor, surety, sponsor, responsible.

Kaif

State, condition, mood.

Kaifi

Lushy, tipsy, jolly, bum, intoxicated, lusty.

Kaisan

Wise; A companion of the Prophet PBUH. was known by this name. He was Ibn-Jareer Al-Awami RA.

Kajji

Name of Ibrahim Abdullah of Basrah, an authority for the Hadith at Baghdad.

Kalam

Speech, conversation.

Kalan

Greator, bigger, senior.

Kalbi

Name of Muhammad Ibn Saib an authority on genealogy and the Quran.

Kalim

Interlocutor, speaker, one of the two conservators.

Kalim-ud-Din

Spokesman of religion

Kalimullah

One who conversed with Allah. An epithet of Prophet Moses.

Kamal

Perfection, completion, integrity.

Kamaluddin

Perfection of religion (Islam).

Kamil

Perfect, consumate, thotough; Abu Bakr Ahmad was Ibn Kamil; he studied with Tabari and was a judge at Kufah and a scholar of Hadith.

Kamran

Lucky, happy, success.

Karam

Generosity, bounty.

Labib

Intelligent, reasonable, rational, wise.

Labid

A companion

Laham

Intuition, conjecture, wisdom.

Lahi'ah

Bin Uqabah al-Misri a narrator of Hadith had this name

Laiq

Worthy, deserving, capable, decent.

Lais

A famous jurist had this name. bin Saad bin Abdur Rahman

Lais

Lion, polite, debonair

Lajlaj

A companion of the Prophet PBUH al-Aamiree RA had t name.

Laqeet

Bin Sabirah RA was a well-known companion of the Prophet PBUH.

Laraib

Faultless, pure, intact.

Laskhar

Soldier, army.

Latif

Kind, gracious, courteous, gentle, friendly.

Layeeq

Worthy, capable, clever, sensible.

Layyin

Tender, resilient.

Lazim

Fitting, compulsory, needed.

Liaquat

Decorum, decency, competence, worth, capability, mer

Limazah

Ibn Zabbar had this name; he was a narrator of hadith

Lisan

Tongue, language.

Lisanuddin

Language of religion (Islam).

Lodhi

Ma'dan

Name of the tutor of the family of Ziyad ibn Abih at Basrah and then at Kufah; he was called al-fil because of the elephant his master had given.

A famous Afghan tribe.

Ma'mar

One who lives long, an edifice or a building.

Ma'n

Examine closely; accept the truth.

Maad

An old Arabian Tribe's name.

Maali

Noble, sublime, Excellency.

Maalik

Owner, proprietor, master, lord. Allah's epithet.

Mabad

A place of worship; Many of the prominent people had this name including the companions ibn Khalid al-Juhanni and ibn-Hawzah RA.

Mabruk

Blessed, prosperous.

Madani

Urbane, civilized.

Madhat

Praise, lauding.

Madih

Praised, commendable.

Mahasin

Pl. of Mahsana, beauty, attraction, virtue, merit.

Mahboob

Dear, beloved.

Mahbubullah

Beloved of Allah.

Mahdi

Rightly guided.

Maheen

Fine or thin texture, feeble voice (also; despised, contemptuous).

Mahfuz

Safeguarded, well-protected, preserved, secure.

Mahfuzur Rahman

Protected of the Beneficent

Mahib

Majestic, dignified, magnificent.

Mahir

Skilled, skilful, proficient.

Naabih

Noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant.

Naase

Clear, pure, white.

Nabi

Prophet sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind.

Nabi Bakhsh

Gift of the Prophet.

Nabigh

Distinguished; talented; man of genius, brilliant person

Nabih

Famous, noble, outstanding, eminent, distinguished, brilliant.

Nabil

Noble, high born, honourable, intelligent, dexterous, on skilled in archery.

Nabil

Archer, Bowman.

Nabiullah

An epithet of the Prophet Nuh.

Nadeem

Intimate friend, boon companion, courtier.

Nadir

Extraordinary, rare, dear, exceptional.

Nadqid

A critic; a reviewer; a fault-finder.

Naeem

Happiness, comfort, ease, tranquil, felicity, peaceful, bl pleasure, bounty, anything given as gift.

Naeemullah

Grace of Allah, bliss of Allah.

Naef

Excess, surplus.

Nafasat

Refinement.

Nafi

Beneficial, advantageous, profitable.

Nafis

Refined, pure, choice, exquisite, precious, invaluable, costly.

Nahyan

Stopper, the one who says to avoid.

Nahyan

Pamir

The stopper, he who says to avoid;

Helper, constant perfect.

Parsa

Piousr.

Parvez

Victorious, fortunate, happy.

Pasha

Lord, honorific title.

Pir


Purdil

Saint, spiritual guide, wise.

Pirzada

A son of pir (Sufi), a souvenir of leader.

Brave, fearless.

Qabil

Son of Adam.

Qabool

Accepted, accreditec, appreciated.

Qadeer

Able, powerful, mighty, one of the names of Allah.

Qadim

Ancient.

Qadir

Able, capable, powerful, might. One of the names of Allah.

Qahir

Conqueror, subduer.

Qaid

Leader, commander.

Qaim

Upright, independent, one who performs.

Qais

Measure, measurement, firm, example.

Qaiser

Caesar.

Qalandar

One who lives in solitude.

Qamar

The moon. Al-Qamar: title of 54th sura of Quran.

Qamaruddin

Moon of the religion (Islam).

Qani

Content, Satisfied.

Qanit

Obedient, submissive, humble, God-fearing.

Qareeb

Near.

Qaseem

Distributor

Qasid

Messenger, courier.

Qasidul Haq

Courier of the Truth i.e. Allah.

Qasim


A companion

Distributor, divider.

Raafe

Raashid

Major, Adult, Orthodox, Guided, Intelligent.

Raazi

Satisfied, contended, well-pleased.

Rab

Lord, master. One of the names of Allah.

Rabah

Gain, profit.

Rabbani

Divine, from Allah.

Rabees

Powerful, fearless, dauntless.

Rabi

Spring, springtime.

Rabia

Fem. of Rabi.

Rabih

Winner, gainer.

Rabit

Binding, Fastening.

Raem

One who has a desire and searches.

Rafaqat

Friendship, closeness.

Rafaz

Ways, paths, pieces, parts

Rafi

High ranking, noble, eminent, exalted, sublime.

Rafi-ud-Din

Noble (person) of the religion (Islam).

Rafid

Tributary stream, affluent, helper, supporter, aide.

Rafif

Glittering, shining, gleaming.

Rafiq

Associate, intimate friend, companion.

Rafiqul Islam


Walking.

Friend of Islam.

Sa'irah

Saad

Good luck, good fortune, success, happiness, prosperity, lucky.

Saadat

Prosperity, happiness, good fortune, auspiciousness.

Saadi

Happy, lucky, blissful fortunate, name of a great Persian poet.

Saaduddin

Success of the religion (Islam).

Saadullah

Joy of Allah.

Saafi

Pure, clear, crystal.

Saami

Eminent, exalted, high-minded, sublime.

Saamir

Fruit-bearing, fruitful, productive.

Sabah

Morning.

Sabahat

Beauty, Grace, Handsomeness.

Sabaque

One who surpasses or excels.

Sabat

Firmness, stability, certainty, endurance, boldness, truth.

Sabeeh

Beautiful, handsome, one with a fair complexion.

Sabeer

Patient, tolerant.

Sabih

Coming or arrival in the morning.

Sabiq

First, winner.

Sabir

Patient, tolerant.

Sabit

Strong, well-established, certain, sure.

Saboor

Patient, tolerant, forbearing.

Taafeef

Praise, hymn of God, definition, recognition.

Taahid

To console, to guard.

Taai

Obedient, willing.

Taalim

Sky.

Taban

Resplendent, Glittering.

Tabarik

To be magnified greatly.

Tabassum

Smile.

Tabbah

Another name of madina city.

Tabbar

Family, caste, race.

Tabeed

Glitter, curve, shine, brightness.

Tabeen

Followers, those who believe, fans.

Tabish

Heat, Brilliancy.

Tabnak

Hot, bright.

Tabrid

To cool.

Tafazzul

Courteousness, favour kindness, beneficence.

Tafazzul Husain

Favour of Husain.

Tafheem

Undersanding, knowledge, knowhow.

Taha

Mystic letters at the beginning of Surat Taha, from which the sura derives its title.

Tahawwur

Rashness.

Tahbeer

Decorate, beautify.

Ubadah

Name of a prominent Sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Ubaid

Diminutive of Abd, small servant, servant of lower rank.

Ubaidah

Servant of God.

Ubaidullah

Lowly servant of the Allah.

Ubayy

Bin Kab RA had this name.

Uhban

Ibn Aws al-Aslani RA, a companion of the prophet PBUH, had this name.

Ukkashah

Web, Cobweb, Spider web.

Ula

High rank, prestige, glory.

Ulfat

Love, affection, familiarity, intimacy.

Umar

The meaning of 'Umar' is linked with 'Aamir', prosperous, full of life, large, substantial.

Umarah

An old Arabic name.

Umayr

Residents, Populace.

Umayyah

Bin Bistam al-Eeshi, a narrator of Hadith was known by this name.

Umdah

Support.

Umdatuddawlah

Support of the state.

Unays

Friendly.

Unsar

Root, element, resolution.

Uqaab

Eagle.

Uqba

Name of an illustrious Sahabi i.e. companion of the prophet Muhammad.

Urmia

A Biblical Prophet

Waali

The Governor; He who directs; manages; conducts; governs; measure.

Wabisah

Bin Ma'bad RA had this name.

Wadi

Calm, peaceful.

Wadood

Lover, warm-hearted, affectionate, friend, beloved. Al-Wadood, the Allloving: one of the names of Allah.

Wafa

Faithfulness, fidelity.

Wafadar

Faithful.

Wafai

Associated with faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty, faith.

Wafaqat

Friendship, closeness.

Wafi

True, trustworthy, reliable, perfect, complete.

Wafiq

Companion, friend, successful.

Wahab

Gift, grant, donation.

Wahaj

Very sparkling, very bright.

Wahb

Donation, grant, gift, inherent.

Wahban

related to Wahb.

Wahdat

Unity, oneness, state of being one.

Wahdat

Unity, oneness, state of being one.

Waheed

Unique, matchless, singular, unparalleled.

Wahhab

Donor, grantor. Al-Wahhab, the Allgiver: one of the names of Allah.

Wahhaj

Shining, illuminated.

Wahib

Forgiver, tolerant.

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