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Muslim Baby Names

Arabic and Quranic names carrying meanings of mercy, light, faith and strength, chosen with care for their blessing and sound.

Girls' names

  • AishaLiving, prosperous
  • FatimaOne who weans, daughter of the Prophet
  • MaryamBeloved, the Virgin Mary
  • ZainabFragrant flowering plant
  • KhadijahEarly baby, first wife of the Prophet
  • AminaTrustworthy, safe
  • HafsaYoung lioness
  • LaylaNight
  • NoorLight
  • SumayaHigh above, elevated
  • SafiyyaPure, sincere friend
  • HanaBliss, happiness
  • RuqayyahGentle, ascent
  • ImanFaith
  • YasminJasmine flower
  • ZahraRadiant, blossoming
  • RahmaMercy
  • SanaRadiance, brilliance
  • BilqisQueen of Sheba
  • AlyaHighness, sublime

Boys' names

  • MuhammadPraiseworthy
  • AhmadMost commendable
  • AliExalted, noble
  • OmarFlourishing, long-lived
  • YusufGod will add
  • IbrahimFather of nations
  • HamzaStrong, steadfast
  • BilalWater, moisture
  • ZaydGrowth, abundance
  • IdrisStudious, interpreter
  • MusaDrawn from the water
  • IsmailGod will hear
  • HassanHandsome, good
  • HusseinLittle beautiful one
  • KhalidEternal
  • AyaanGift of God
  • RayyanGate of paradise for those who fast
  • TariqMorning star, one who knocks
  • SalmanSafe, peaceful
  • AdamEarth, the first human

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