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Muslim Boys Names

Popular Muslim Boy's Names

Below are some of the most popular Muslim names for boys.

# Name Meaning
1 Alaa Exhaulted, supreme
2 Hasan Beautiful, handsome
3 Mounir Illuminating, radiant
4 Rashad Guidance, the right path
5 Samer Good friend, companion
6 Tareq Night visitor, star
7 Wahid One, unique
8 Adam The first human, the first prophet
9 Ali Lofty, sublime
10 Amir Prince
11 Anas One who brings you joy or peace of mind
12 Badr Full moon
13 Fadi One who sacrifices himself to help others
14 Husam Sharp sword
15 Kareem Generous
16 Mahmoud Praiseworthy
17 Malik King
18 Mohammed Praised, commendable; the name of the Prophet
19 Musa Saved from the water; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Moses
20 Mustafa Chosen, selected
21 Rayyan One who isn't thirst
22 Saad Happiness
23 Sami Exalted, supreme
24 Tamer Date merchant
25 Zayn Beauty, adornment

Islamic Boys' Names and Meanings (A-Z)

A

Name Meaning
Abdul Aziz Servant of the Might One (Allah)
Abdul Hadi Servant of the Guide (Allah)
Abdul Karim Servant of the Most Gracious (Allah)
Abdul Rahman Servant of the Magnificent (Allah)
Abid Worshipper
Adam The first human, the first prophet
Adil Virtuous, just
Adnan One who settles for a long time in a place, paradise
Afif Chaste, virtuous
Ahsan The best, the most beautiful
Alaa Exalted, supreme
Ali Lofty, sublime
Alim Knowledgeable, scholar
Amir Prince
Amjad The most magnificent, the most glorious
Anas One who brings you joy or peace of mind
Anwar Light, radiance
Asif Strong, stormy, powerful
Asmar Tan, light-brown
Aydin Powerful, able
Ayman Benefit, blessings
Aziz Noble, exalted

B

Name Meaning
Badr Full moon
Bahjat Beautiful
Bakr New, innovative
Bashir Bringer of good news
Bassam One who smiles often
Bassil Courageous, lion
Bassem One who smiles
Bikr Virgin
Bilal Water (name of one of the Prophet's companions)

D

Name Meaning
Daleel Guide, mentor
Dawud Beloved friend; Arabic equivalent of the prophet David
Deen Religion

E

Name Meaning
Ehab Gift
Eias "Allah is my God"; Arabic equivalent of the Elias or Elijah
Eimam Leader, chief
Emad Confidence
Erfan Iron Heart, Gratefulness
Esam Safeguard
Eyad Possesses Power

F

Name Meaning
Fadi One who sacrifices himself to help others
Faheem Perceptive, understanding
Faiz Plenty
Faisal Decisive ruler
Fathi One who guides others
Fikri Thoughtful, perceptive

G

Name Meaning
Gabir Comforter, Consoler
Gafar Stream
Ghaalib Victor, Conqueror, Dominant
Ghaith Rain
Ghaalib Victor, Conqueror, Dominant
Ghaazi Conqueror
Gamal Beautiful
Ghayth Rain
Ghazi Warrior, fighter
Gibril Angel Gabriel

H

Name Meaning
Habib Loved
Hadi One who guides people to the right path
Hakim Wise, insightful
Hanan Compassion, sympathy
Hanin Affectionate, sympathetic
Haris Cultivator, farmer
Harun Mountain; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Aaron
Hashem Destroyer of evil
Hassan Beautiful, handsome
Hatem Someone that puts an end to doubts, decisive
Hisham Noble, gracious
Husam Sharp sword
Husni Handsome, good
Hussein Beautiful and radiant

I

Name Meaning
Ibrahim Intimate friend of God; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Abraham
Idris Interpreter; one of the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an
Ihsan Kind, compassionate
Imad Pillars
Iqbal Successful
Isa "God is salvation"; Arabic equivalent of Jesus
Issam Connection, bond
Iyad Reinforcement

J

Name Meaning
Jamal Beauty
Jameel Beautiful in appearance or behavior
Jawad Noble, gracious
Jibran Brave, courageous
Jibreel "God is my strength"; Arabic equivalent of the angel Gabriel
Jihad Struggle
Junaid Little soldier

K

Name Meaning
Kabir Great, powerful
Khalid Eternal, everlasting, immortal
Khalil Intimate friend, close companion
Kamal Perfection, completeness
Kanz Treasure
Karam Generosity, selflessness
Kareem Generous
Katib Scholar, writer
Kazim One who controls their anger and doesn't act upon it
Keyan Being, existence
Kinan Covering, veil
Kumail Complete, perfection

L

Name Meaning
Lateef Gentle
Louay Flat area of sand
Lutfi Gentle, kind

M

Name Meaning
Mahdi Guided by God
Mahmoud Praiseworthy
Majd Honor, distinction
Malik King
Mansour Overcomer, victor
Marzi Approved, liked
Mazin Rain-bearing cloud
Milad Day of birth
Mohammed Praised, commendable; the name of the Prophet (pbuh)
Moumin Believer
Muhsin Doer of good deeds
Mujib Answerer, responder
Mujib Amazing, impressive
Muntazir Expecting, waiting
Murad Desired, wished for
Musa Saved from the water; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Moses
Mustafa Chosen, selected

N

Name Meaning
Naeem Bliss, luxury
Naji Survivor
Naseer Helper
Nasser Victor
Nawwar Radiant, glowing
Nazir Warner, cautioner
Nouman Blood
Nuh "Freedom from worry"; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Noah
Nour Light

O & Q

Name Meaning
Omar Life, long-lived
Osamaa Lion
Othman Wealthy
Owais Little wolf
Qaadir Powerful, Able
Qaiser Caesar
Qasim One who shares something
Qatadah A hardwood tree
Qutbah A personality that everyone is proud of

O & Q

Name Meaning
Omar Life, long-lived
Osamaa Lion
Othman Wealthy
Owais Little wolf
Qaadir Powerful, Able
Qaiser Caesar
Qasim One who shares something
Qatadah A hardwood tree
Qutbah A personality that everyone is proud of

R

Name Meaning
Raed Leader
Raghib Aspiring, seeking
Ramzi Sign, symbol
Rashad Right guidance or path
Rasheed Well-guided, mature
Rayhan Good scent
Rayyan One who isn't thirsty (also the name of a gate of Paradise)
Riza Virtuous

S

Name Meaning
Saad Happiness
Sabri Patient
Saeed Happy
Salah Faithfulness, loyalty
Salam Peace
Sami Exalted, supreme
Shamsan Bright, sunlit
Subhi Bright like the morning
Suhail Easy, uncomplicated
Suleiman Peaceful; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Solomon

T

Name Meaning
Taher Pure
Talal One who puts a layer of dye or varnish on something
Tamer Date merchant
Tareq Night visitor, star

W

Name Meaning
Wadi Valley
Wael One who takes refuge
Wahid Unique, singular
Waleed Baby, infant

Y-Z

Name Meaning
Yahya "He lives"; Arabic equivalent of John
Yaman Blessed
Yasser Easy
Yunus Dove; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Jonah
Yusuf "God gives"; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Joseph
Zaki Righteous, pure
Zayd Growth, abundance
Zayn Beauty, adornment
Zubair Strong, firm
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