Islamic Baby Boy Name List with Meaning

Islamic Baby Names and Meanings

Choosing a name for a baby is a significant decision in Islam, as names often carry deep meanings and reflect virtues, historical figures, or attributes of Allah. Many Islamic names have Arabic, Persian, or other origins, and they are chosen for their beautiful meanings and positive connotations.

 * Aaban: Name of the Angel

 * Aadil: Just, Upright, Fair

 * Aahil: Prince

 * Aalam: World

 * Aalee: Sublime, High

 * Aalim: Religious Scholar

 * Aamir: Civilised, Imperial, Abundant

 * Aaqib: Follower, Successor

 * Aaqil: Intelligent

 * Aarif: Knowing, Aware, Knowledgeable

 * Aariz: Respectable man

 * Aashif: Bold, Courageous

 * Aashir: Living

 * Abbas: Stern, Lion, Gloomy look

 * Abd Al-Ala: Slave of the High

 * Abdullah: Servant of God/Allah

 * Adeel: Virtuous, One who acts with justice and fairness, Equal

 * Adib: Polite, Learned, Cultured, Honest

 * Adnan: One who settles for a long time in a place, Settled

 * Afan: Chaste, Modest

 * Aftab: Sunlight, Brilliance

 * Ahmed: One who deserves constant praise due to their good character, Most praiseworthy

 * Ahsan: The best, The most beautiful, Excellence, perfection

 * Akram: Most generous, Noble

 * Ali: Lofty, Sublime, High, Elevated, Noble

 * Al-Amir: The prince

 * Amaar: Builder, one who prospers

 * Amin: Trustworthy, Faithful

 * Amir: Prince, Commander

 * Amjad: More glorious, Noble

 * Anas: Friendliness, Friendly, Affable

 * Aqib: Successor

 * Aqeel: Wise

 * Aqib: Successor

 * Arham: Compassionate, Kind

 * Arij: Fragrance, Sweet smell

 * Arsalan: Lion, Fearless

 * Arshad: Rightly-guided, Upright, Well guided

 * Aryan: One who belongs to the noble people

 * Asad: Lion

 * Ashar: One who has wisdom

 * Ashraf: Most honourable

 * Asif: Strong, Powerful, Fierce, Forgiveness, Strong grip

 * Asim: Guardian, Protector, Protected, Safe

 * Atif: Compassionate, Sympathetic

 * Ayaan: God's gift, Time, Era, Epoch

 * Azaan: Call for worship, Announcement

 * Azlan: Lion, Strength

 * Azmat: Dignity, honor, and grandeur

 * Aziz: Powerful, Beloved

 * Badr: Full moon

 * Baha: Beauty, Grace

 * Bakeer: Early

 * Barak: Blessing

 * Basel: Brave, Courageous

 * Bashar: Bringer of glad tidings

 * Basheer: Bringer of good news

 * Basim: Smiling

 * Basir: The one who is wise

 * Bassam: Always smiling, Cheerful

 * Bilal: Name of one of the Prophet's companions, Water, Freshness, Wetness

 * Burhan: Proof, Evidence

 * Chafik: The one who is always sympathizing

 * Danish: Name of one of the Prophet's companions

 * Daniyal: Intelligent, A Prophet's name, "God is my judge"

 * Dawoud: A Prophet's name

 * Diya Al Din: The one who is faithful; the one who is enlightened by religion

 * Diya: Light, Radiance

 * Ehan: Denotes a full moon

 * Ehsan: Powerful, Benevolence, excellence

 * Ehtisham: Modesty, Decency

 * Emad: Leader, Pillar, support

 * Fadil: Virtuous, distinguished and superior; signifies benefit, favour, eminent, grace, and excellence

 * Fahad: Panther, Leopard, Cheetah

 * Faheem: Intelligent, understanding

 * Faiz: Winner, Victorious, conquering, triumphant

 * Faizan: Great grace, Charity, Great beneficence, Generosity

 * Faisal: Judge, Decisive ruler

 * Faris: Knight, Horseman

 * Farhan: Happy, Joyous, Rejoicing, Cheerful

 * Farid: Unique, Unmatched

 * Farooq: Who distinguishes truth from falsehood, Discriminating

 * Farrukh: Auspicious, Happy

 * Fateen: Witty, Smart

 * Fawwaz: Victorious

 * Faysal: Decisive, Judge

 * Fida: Sacrifice, Redemption

 * Firoz: Victorious, successful

 * Fuad: Heart

 * Furqan: A criterion to distinguish truth from falsehood

 * Ghaffar: Forgiving

 * Ghalib: Victor, Conqueror

 * Ghani: Rich, Wealthy, Prosperous

 * Ghassan: Old Arabic name

 * Ghazi: Conqueror

 * Habib: Beloved, Friend, Dear friend

 * Hadi: Guiding to the right, Guide, leader

 * Haider: Lion, Brave, Fortunate

 * Hakeem: Wise or intelligent

 * Hafiz: Guardian, Preserver

 * Hammad: One who praises, Praiser

 * Hamza: Lion, Strong, Steadfast, Brave

 * Haris: Guardian, Watchman, Cultivator

 * Haroun: A Prophet's name

 * Hasan: To be beautiful, To be good, Handsome

 * Haseeb: Noble, Respected

 * Hashim: One who assembles, Destroyer of evil, Generous

 * Hatim: Judge

 * Haytham: Young hawk

 * Hilal: Crescent

 * Hisham: Generosity

 * Hood: A Prophet's name

 * Hudhayfah: Old Arabic name, Companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

 * Husam: Sword

 * Hussain: Beautiful, Handsome, Good

 * Huzaifa: Name of one of the Prophet's (PBUH) companions

 * Ibrahim: A Prophet's name, Father of nations, Prophet Abraham, a leader of nations

 * Idris: A Prophet's name, Studious, Righteous

 * Ihsan: Kindness, Beneficence, Excellence

 * Ijaz: Denotes a miracle

 * Imad: Pillar, Support

 * Imam: Leader, Guide

 * Imran: Exalted nation, Prosperity, Happiness

 * Iqbal: Prosperity, Good fortune

 * Irfan: Wisdom, Knowledge

 * Ismail: God will hear, A Prophet's name, Heard by God

 * Irtiza: Contentment, approval

 * Jabeer: The one who is comforting

 * Jafar: River, Brook

 * Jalal: Glory of the Faith

 * Jamal: Beauty, Grace

 * Jameel: Beautiful

 * Javed: Eternal, Infinite

 * Jauhar: Gem, Jewel

 * Jawad: Openhanded, Generous

 * Jibran: To create good change, to help the poor

 * Jibril: Archangel Gabriel in Islamic tradition

 * Jihad: To Strive for (in the way of Allah)

 * Junaid: Soldier, Warrior

 * Kamal: Perfection, Excellence

 * Kamran: Successful, Blessed, Fortunate

 * Karam: Generosity

 * Karim: Generous, Noble

 * Kashif: Discoverer, Pioneer

 * Khalid: Eternal, Immortal

 * Khalil: Friend, Confidant

 * Laith: Lion, Brave

 * Laraib: Faultless, Without a doubt

 * Liban: The one who is successful and charming

 * Luqman: Wise, Name of a Qur'anic Figure

 * Maaz: Brave man, Protector

 * Mahboob: Beloved

 * Mahdi: Guided to the right path

 * Maheer: Bold, brave, courageous

 * Mahir: Skilled, Proficient

 * Mahmud: Praised, Praiseworthy

 * Majd: Honor

 * Majid: Glory

 * Makram: Honoring, generous

 * Malik: King, Master, Lord, Ruler

 * Mamoun: Trustworthy

 * Mansoor: Aided (by God), Victorious

 * Maqbool: Accepted

 * Maqsood: Aimed at

 * Marwan: Flint stone, Solid, Old Arabic name

 * Marzouq: Blessed (by God), Fortunate

 * Mashhoor: Famous

 * Mashkoor: Grateful

 * Mastan: The one who is fun loving

 * Masood: Prosperous

 * Mazen: Rain Clouds, Prosperity, Bright-faced

 * Meerab: Water-master, Water fountain, flower of paradise

 * Medhat: Praise, Eulogy

 * Mehrab: Noble, a Quranic reference

 * Misam: Beautiful, cute, or attractive

 * Misbah: Lamp

 * Miftah: Key

 * Mohammad/Muhammad: The most praised one, Praised, Commendable, Laudable

 * Mohsin: Helper, Humanitarian, Beneficent, Charitable

 * Moosa: Save by the water, Name of a Prophet (Moses)

 * Mubarak: Blessed, Auspicious, Fortunate

 * Mubeen: Clear, Manifest

 * Mu'adh: Protected

 * Mudhaffar: Victorious

 * Mufeed: Useful

 * Mu'iz: One who bestows honour

 * Muhtadi: Rightly guided

 * Mujahid: Fighter (in the way of Allah)

 * Mujeeb: One who answers

 * Mujtaba: Chosen

 * Mukhtar: Chosen

 * Mumtaz: Distinguished, Excellent

 * Munawwar: Brilliant, Illuminated

 * Muneeb: One who turns to Allah, Patient

 * Munir: Brilliant, Shining, Radiant, Illuminating

 * Muntasir: Victorious

 * Murad: Desire, Intention, Wish

 * Murshid: Instructor, Guide

 * Murtada: Agreeable, Acceptable

 * Murtaza: Chosen, approved

 * Musa: A Prophet's name

 * Musab: Strength, Steadfast

 * Muslim: One who submits to God

 * Mustafa: Chosen one, One of the names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

 * Mutasim: Abstaining from sin

 * Muzaffar: Victorious

 * Nabeel: Noble, Distinguished, Gentleman

 * Nadeem: Companion, Friend, Chum

 * Nadir: Rare, Precious

 * Naeem: Ease, Comfort

 * Nafees: Exquisite

 * Naif: Excess or surplus

 * Naji: Survivor, Safe

 * Najib: Noble, Excellent

 * Najm: Star

 * Nasir: Helper, Supporter

 * Nasim: Breeze, Fresh air

 * Nawwaf: Superior

 * Nayal: Success, Winner, Acquirer, Achiever

 * Nazar: Beauty

 * Nazeer: Model, Example

 * Nazih: Pure, Virtuous

 * Nizar: Little, Rare

 * Noman: Men with all blessings of Allah, Bliss, Happiness

 * Noor: Light

 * Owais: Little wolf, Companion, Helper

 * Parvez: Victorious, Fortunate, Happy, Success, Good luck

 * Qadir: The one who is powerful

 * Qaiser: Emperor

 * Qasim: Distributor, One who shares, Divider

 * Qareen: Companion, mate

 * Raees: Leader, Chief

 * Rafi: Exalted, Noble

 * Rafayet: Highness, sublimity

 * Rashid: Rightly-guided, Intelligent, Guide, Leader

 * Rayan: A gate in paradise dedicated to those who fast often, Splendour, Soft touch, Fresh, Paradise gate, Luxuriant, Watered

 * Rayyan: Gate of Heaven, Plentiful, Lush

 * Raza: Satisfaction, Contentment

 * Rehaan: Sweet basil or a fragrance, symbolizing freshness and tranquility

 * Ridwan: Contentment, Name of an angel in Quran, responsible for guarding the paradise

 * Riyad: Refers to a garden

 * Rizq: Sustenance, livelihood

 * Rizwan: Acceptance, satisfaction

 * Rohaan: Spiritual, Kind-hearted

 * Saad: Happiness, Prosperity

 * Sabih: Fair

 * Sabir: Patient

 * Sabri: Self-controlled

 * Sadiq: Truthful, Sincere

 * Saeed: Happy

 * Safwan: Clean, Pure

 * Saif: Sword

 * Saifuddin: Sword of faith

 * Sahil: Shore, Guide

 * Sajid: One who prostrates, One who bows to God

 * Salah: Righteousness

 * Saleem: Righteous, True, Perfect, Healthy

 * Salim: Safe

 * Salman: Safe, Pure from any illness, Name of a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

 * Sameer: Pleasant companion, Good friend, Entertaining companion

 * Sami: Elevated, Sublime, Honorable

 * Samiullah: Elevated by Allah

 * Saqib: Shining star, Glistening

 * Sayyid: Master, Lord

 * Seif: Sword

 * Shahbaz: Royal falcon

 * Shahid: Witness, Martyr

 * Shahyan: Worthy or deserving, emphasizing value and merit

 * Shahzad: Prince

 * Shahzaib: Crown of a king, Like a king

 * Shayaan: Worthy, deserving

 * Shazil: Loyal, intelligent, rare

 * Sheheryar: King, chief, leader

 * Shoaib: One who shows the right path, To guide

 * Sibtain: Two grandsons of Ali, the Prophet's cousin

 * Siraj: Night lamp

 * Sohail: Sun, Easy-going, Gentle

 * Sufian: Fast-moving, Light, Nimble, Companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

 * Sultan: Emperor, King, authority

 * Surayj: Small lamp

 * Taabish: Brilliance and warmth

 * Taha: A Quranic chapter, Pure, Name of a Prophet

 * Tahir: Pure, Clean, Chaste, Modest

 * Taj: Crown, Splendor

 * Talib: Seeker (of truth)

 * Tamer: Date fruit, productive

 * Tameem: Complete or perfect, often associated with wholeness and virtue

 * Tariq: Morning star, One who knocks at the door, Path seeker

 * Tawfeeq: Divine help or guidance, Enabling, Inner motivation

 * Tayab: Clean, Good, Delicate

 * Tayseer: Ease

 * Tayyib: Pleasant

 * Thaqib: Glistening

 * Tharwan: Wealthy

 * Tufail: Intercession, Mediation

 * Turaab: Dust, humble

 * Ubaid: Faithful

 * Umair: Life, Long-lived

 * Umar: Life, Long-lived

 * Umraah: Refers to a pilgrimage to Makkah

 * Usama: Lion

 * Usman: Name of the third caliph, One of the companions the Prophet (SAW)

 * Uthman: A companion of Prophet Muhammad, Wise, Intuitive

 * Uzair: A Prophet's name

 * Vafi: Complete, Just

 * Vaqif: The one who is always aware

 * Viqaas: Fighter

 * Waleed: Newborn child

 * Waqar: Dignity, grace

 * Waqas: Brave warrior

 * Wasim: The one who is graceful and good looking

 * Xavian: Refers to the sun and light

 * Yahya: Name of a Prophet, Denotes love

 * Yasir: To become easy, Wealthy, Easygoing, Prosperous

 * Yaseen: One of the Qur'anic Chapters

 * Younus: Name of a Prophet

 * Yousuf: Extremely handsome, Name of a Prophet, God increases

 * Yushua: God is salvation, reflecting faith, hope, and divine guidance

 * Zaad: Victory, success

 * Zaafir: Victorious

 * Zaahir: Bright

 * Zafar: Victory

 * Zahid: Devoted to God, Abstinent, Saint

 * Zaheer: Helper, Supporter, Protector

 * Zahin: Great; Intelligent; Clever

 * Zahir: Apparent, Bright, Shining, Helper

 * Zaid: Growth, Abundance

 * Zain: Handsome, Beautiful

 * Zakir: One who remembers God, Grateful

 * Zaman: Time, Destiny

 * Zayan: Beautifier, One who makes things beautiful, Beauty, Adornment, Bright, Graceful

 * Zayd: Growth, abundance

 * Zeeshan: Dignified, Respected, Pompous, A high standard, High in dignity, Splendid, Magnificent

 * Zehan: Brightness, Whiteness, Drought

 * Zohaib: Leader, King

 * Zohair: Best friend of the last prophet Muhammed (SAW), Bright, shining

 * Zubair: Strong, Powerful, Proper Name, Strong person, Intelligent

 * Zuhair: Bright, Sparkling, Brilliant, Small blossom

 * Zulfiqar: Cleaver of the spine, that which has vertebrae

 * Zunair: Light of the moon, Shine

 * Zyad: Abundance