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Top 180+ Muslim Names for Baby Boy & Girl

Choosing a baby's name is one of the most significant and thoughtful decisions parents make, as it represents both the child’s identity and the values they hope to instil. For Muslim families, selecting a name carries even greater importance, as it is rooted deeply in the teachings of Islam.

Choosing a Muslim name involves careful consideration of meaning, sound, and spiritual significance. Parents often seek names associated with qualities such as kindness, strength, wisdom, and righteousness, which are traits they wish to see in their children. This article will give insights about various Muslim names for a baby.

List of Muslim Baby Boy Names with Meanings

Selecting a meaningful and strong name for your baby boy is a significant decision in Islam, reflecting your faith, values, and aspirations for his future. Here is the list to choose the right one:

S. No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Aayan	God’s gift	An Arabic origin name meaning gift of God.
2	Abbas	Stern	It is an Arabic origin name meaning stern like a lion.
3	Abdullah	Servant of God	It means the one who serves God.
4	Adeel	Virtuous	It is an Arabic origin name meaning one who acts with justice.
5	Adnan	Who settles for a long time	An Arabic origin name means the one who settles for a long time.
6	Afan	Modest	An Arabic origin name meaning chaste and modest.
7	Ahmed	Praise	It means the one who deserves constant praise due to good character.
8	Ali	Sublime	It is an Arabic name meaning lofty and sublime.
9	Amir	Prince	A classic name meaning prince.
10	Anas	Friend	The one who has a friendly nature.
11	Aqib	Successor	It is an Arabic origin name.
12	Arif	Knowledge	The knowledgeable one.
13	Arsalan	Lion	It is an Arabic origin name meaning fearless like a lion.
14	Asad	Lion	It is an Arabic origin name.
15	Ashar	Wisdom	It means one who has wisdom.
16	Asif	Power	An Arabic-originated name means strong, fierce, and powerful.
17	Asim	Protector	Also, an Arabic origin meaning guardian.
18	Atif	Compassionate	It means compassionate and sympathetic.
19	Ayan	Time	An Arabic word meaning gift of God.
20	Azaan	Announcement	An Arabic origin name means a call for worship.
21	Bilal	Water	It is the name of the prophet's companions.
22	Danish	Prophet’s companion	A name of one of the Prophet's companions.
23	Daniyal	Intelligent	A Persian-originated name meaning intelligent.
24	Fahad	Leopard	An Arabic name meaning panther or leopard.
25	Faisal	Judge	Also, an Arabic origin name meaning decisive ruler.
26	Farhan	Happy	It means happy, joyous and rejoicing.
27	Haider	Lion	The one who is as brave as a lion.
28	Hammad	Praise	An Arabic-origin name means God is praising.
29	Hamza	Lion	The one who is strong like a lion.
30	Haris	Guardian	An Arabic origin name meaning guardian or watchman.
31	Hasan	Beautiful	The one who is gorgeous and handsome.
32	Haseeb	Noble	A classic, noble and respected name.
33	Hashir	Assemble	It means the one who assembles all.
34	Hussain	Handsome	It refers to a good and beautiful person.
35	Ibrahim	Father of nations	Refers to Prophet Abraham, symbol of faith.
36	Ihsan	Benevolence, excellence	Reflects doing good and moral integrity.
37	Iman	Faith, belief	Reflects strong faith in Allah and spirituality.
38	Imran	Exalted nation	An Arabic-originated name meaning happiness.
39	Iqbal	Prosperity, good fortune	Reflects success, growth, and progress.
40	Irfan	Wisdom	Arabic and Persian origin means knowledgeable.
41	Javed	Eternal	A Persian-originated name meaning eternal and infinite.
42	Junaid	Warrior	An Arabic origin name meaning soldier and warrior.
43	Kamran	Blessed	A Persian-originated name meaning successful, blessed and fortunate.
44	Kashif	Discoverer	It means discoverer or pioneer.
45	Laraib	Faultless	An Arabic origin name meaning without a doubt.
46	Maaz	Brave man	A strong and powerful name.
47	Mariam	Virgin	It means figurative, virgin or pious.
48	Masooma	Innocent	The one who is pure-hearted.
49	Maya	Princess	It has many meanings: illusion, mother, dream, courage or water.
50	Meerab	Water-master	It means who brings beauty from the heavens.
51	Moshin	Helper	An Arabic origin name meaning helper or humanitarian.
52	Muhammad	Most praised one	An Arabic origin name means the one who is most praised.
53	Nabeel	Noble	It is an Arabic name meaning distinguish.
54	Nadeem	Companion	It signifies a friend or companion.
55	Nadim	Companion, friend	Reflects sociable nature and loyalty.
56	Naeem	Ease	It means ease and comfort.
57	Najm	Star, shining	Represents guidance, light, and brilliance.
58	Nasim	Breeze, fresh air	Represents calmness and tranquillity.
59	Noman	Blessed	It refers to men with the blessings of Allah.
60	Owais	Little wolf	An Arabic origin name meaning wolf.
61	Rashid	Rightly guided	It refers to the one who is on the right path.
62	Rayan	Splendour	It means a gate in paradise dedicated to those who fast often.
63	Ridwan	Contentment	Name of an angel in Quran, responsible for guarding the paradise.
64	Rohaan	Spiritual	It refers to one who is kind-hearted and spiritual.
65	Saad	Happy	An Arabic name meaning happiness.
66	Sajid	One who bows to God	The one who is righteous and devoted.
67	Salman	Safe	It signifies one who is safe and pure from any illness.
68	Sameer	Friend	It refers to a pleasant companion or good friend.
69	Saqib	Star	It means a shining star in the night sky.
70	Shayan	Worthy	A Persian origin name means deserving or meriting.
71	Shoaib	Guide	The one who shows the right path.
72	Sohail	Sun	An Arabic origin name means sun.
73	Umair/ Umar	Life	An Arabic origin name meaning long-lived.
74	Usman	Companion of Muhammad	The name of the Muslim Ruler and one of the companions of Muhammad.
75	Waleed	Newborn	An Arabic name meaning newborn child.
76	Yasin	A title for the Prophet Muhammad	Symbolises respect and significance in Islam.
77	Zafar	Victory, triumph	Represents success and achievements.
78	Zain	Beauty, grace	Symbolises charm and elegance.
79	Zain	Handsome	An Arabic name meaning handsome and beautiful.
80	Zaki	Pure, virtuous	Symbolises clarity and righteousness.
81	Zayan	Beautiful, graceful	Symbolises elegance and attractiveness.
82	Zohaib	King	It means leader or king.

List of Muslim Baby Girl Names with Meanings

A beautiful and meaningful name for your baby girl is a cherished tradition in Islam, reflecting your faith and hopes for her future. Here is the list choose a name:

S. No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
83	Aafia	Healthy	It represents someone who is composed and cool.
84	Aafreen	Lovely	Persian origin name meaning praise or blessing.
85	Aaliyah	To ascend	It means the one who ascends or is highly exalted.
86	Aamira	Prosperous	A woman inhabiting a place.
87	Aisha	Life	It refers to well-living or happy living.
88	Aleena	Fair	A very beautiful and good-looking lady.
89	Amina	Dependable	It represents a strong sense of moral character.
90	Ayesha	Alive	A happy, well-living person.
91	Barir	Faithful, virtuous	Symbolises loyalty and piety.
92	Faiza	Successful	The successful one and the winner.
93	Fatima	Shining	The captivating and shining one.
94	Ghania	Rich	It signifies one who is rich, prosperous or self-sufficient.
95	Gulbano	Rose	One who is delicate and beautiful like a rose.
96	Hafsa	Lioness	The name of the wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
97	Hamra	Tolerant	Its Quranic meaning is enduring or tolerant.
98	Hanan	Compassion, kindness	Symbolises empathy and tenderness.
99	Hannah	Affection	It means favour or grace.
100	Heena	Henna	It's an Arabic word meaning heena.
101	Hiba	Gift	It means a blessing from God.
102	Huda	Guidance, right path	Reflects spiritual direction towards righteousness.
103	Inaya	Concerned	It means concern or a gift from Allah.
104	Iqra	To read	It means the first word in the Quran.
105	Jenna	Paradise	It means fair one or white shadow.
106	Jumana	Pearl	It's an Arabic name whose origin is silver pearl.
107	Junaina	Little garden	It means little garden or little paradise.
108	Khadija	First wife of Muhammad	The name was of the first wife of Prophet Muhammad.
109	Khudrah	Green	It is an Urdu-originated word meaning greenery.
110	Lina	Tender, delicate	Represents gentleness and kindness.
111	Mariam	Virgin	It means figurative, virgin or pious.
112	Masooma	Innocent	The one who is pure-hearted.
113	Maya	Princess	It has many meanings: illusion, mother, dream, courage or water.
114	Muskan	Smile	The one who smiles brightly.
115	Nabila	Noble	The one who is noble or royal.
116	Nadia	Caller	It refers to the one who announces.
117	Nadira	Rare	The one who is rare and unique.
118	Noor	Light, brightness	Symbolises divine light and spiritual enlightenment.
119	Nour	Light, divine glow	Symbolises purity and divine guidance.
120	Nur	Light, radiance	Represents divine guidance and enlightenment.
121	Nura	Light	A person full of light.
122	Nyasia	Beautiful	The most beautiful one.
123	Rimsha	Flower	It means a beautiful flower.
124	Rizwana	Beautiful	It refers to the guardian of heaven.
125	Sami	Elevated, high-ranking	Reflects honour, status, and respect.
126	Sana	Light	The one who has light, radiance and glow.
127	Shahida	Witness	An Arabic origin name meaning wisdom.
128	Shams	Sun	Symbolises brightness, energy, and warmth.
129	Shiza	Gift	The gift of God.
130	Taha	A name for Prophet Muhammad	Represents respect and significance in Islamic tradition.
131	Valiqa	Trust	It is a rare name meaning trustworthy.
132	Waseela	Female judge	Arabic origin means one close to Allah.
133	Yalina	Gentle	Arabic origin name meaning soft or gentle.
134	Zara/ Zarah	High status	Someone who has high status, like a princess.
135	Zeenat	Decoration	It is a popular name in Afghanistan, Turkey, India and Pakistan.
136	Zoya	Life	A Persian name meaning love or life.

Unisex Muslim Baby Names with Meanings

Choosing the perfect name for your baby is meaningful, especially when it reflects cultural, religious, and spiritual values. Here is a collection of unisex Muslim names for baby girls and boys:

S. No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
137	Adnan	Settler, the one who stays	Refers to the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
138	Amal	Hope, aspiration	Reflects positivity and strong will.
139	Amani	Wishes, aspirations	Reflects dreams and hopes.
140	Anis	Friendly, companion	Symbolises warmth, kindness, and companionship.
141	Anwar	Radiant, luminous	Reflects brilliance and divine light.
142	Araf	High place, boundary between heaven and hell	Symbolises spirituality and reflection.
143	Areeb	Wise, intelligent	Symbolises sharpness of mind and knowledge.
144	Asad	Lion, strong	Symbolises courage and leadership.
145	Ayaan	Gift of God, blessing	Represents divine favor and grace.
146	Aziz	Powerful, dear	One of the names of Allah, signifies strength.
147	Barir	Faithful, virtuous	Symbolises loyalty and piety.
148	Basil	Brave, valiant	Represents courage and fearlessness.
149	Bilal	Moisture, freshness	Refers to the first muezzin in Islam, known for devotion.
150	Fadil	Generous, superior	Represents nobility and excellence.
151	Fajr	Dawn, morning light	Represents new beginnings and hope.
152	Faris	Knight, horseman	Symbolises bravery and chivalry.
153	Ghani	Rich, wealthy	One of Allah’s names, symbolises self-sufficiency.
154	Hadi	Guide, leader	One of Allah’s names symbolises guidance.
155	Hamid	Praiseworthy	Reflects gratitude and appreciation.
156	Hanan	Compassion, kindness	Symbolises empathy and tenderness.
157	Huda	Guidance, right path	Reflects spiritual direction towards righteousness.
158	Ibrahim	Father of nations	Refers to Prophet Abraham, symbol of faith.
159	Ihsan	Benevolence, excellence	Reflects doing good and moral integrity.
160	Iman	Faith, belief	Reflects strong faith in Allah and spirituality.
161	Iqbal	Prosperity, good fortune	Reflects success, growth, and progress.
162	Ismat	Purity, chastity	Represents innocence and integrity.
163	Jamil	Beautiful, graceful	Reflects inner and outer beauty.
164	Junaid	Soldier, warrior	Reflects strength, courage, and dedication.
165	Kamal	Perfection, excellence	Represents completeness and beauty.
166	Lina	Tender, delicate	Represents gentleness and kindness.
167	Luqman	Wise, intelligent	Refers to a wise figure known for his wisdom in the Quran.
168	Mahin	Greatest, glorious	Represents honour and distinction.
169	Malik	King, sovereign	One of Allah’s names, symbolises authority and leadership.
170	Mazin	Proper, cloud that carries rain	Represents blessings and prosperity.
171	Miran	Prince, ruler	Reflects leadership and authority.
172	Nadim	Companion, friend	Reflects sociable nature and loyalty.
173	Najm	Star, shining	Represents guidance, light, and brilliance.
174	Nasim	Breeze, fresh air	Represents calmness and tranquillity.
175	Noor	Light, brightness	Symbolises divine light and spiritual enlightenment.
176	Nour	Light, divine glow	Symbolises purity and divine guidance.
177	Nur	Light, radiance	Represents divine guidance and enlightenment.
178	Rafi	Exalted, noble	Reflects high status and honour.
179	Rashid	Rightly guided, wise	Reflects wisdom and righteousness.
180	Rayyan	Full of life, lush	Refers to one of the gates of Paradise.
181	Sabr	Patience, endurance	Represents perseverance and strong will.
182	Saif	Sword, symbol of strength	Reflects power, protection, and justice.
183	Salim	Safe, sound	Represents peace, health, and security.
184	Sami	Elevated, high-ranking	Reflects honour, status, and respect.
185	Samir	Entertaining companion	Represents sociability and friendliness.
186	Shams	Sun	Symbolises brightness, energy, and warmth.
187	Taha	A name for Prophet Muhammad	Represents respect and significance in Islamic tradition.
188	Tariq	Morning star, one who knocks	Symbolises enlightenment and guidance.
189	Tasnim	Fountain in Paradise	Symbolises purity and heavenly blessings.
190	Yasin	A title for the Prophet Muhammad	Symbolises respect and significance in Islam.
191	Zafar	Victory, triumph	Represents success and achievements.
192	Zain	Beauty, grace	Symbolises charm and elegance.
193	Zaki	Pure, virtuous	Symbolises clarity and righteousness.
194	Zayan	Beautiful, graceful	Symbolises elegance and attractiveness.
195	Ziya	Light, glow	Represents brightness and enlightenment.
196	Zuhair	Bright, shining	Symbolises clarity and brilliance.

Why to Choose a Muslim Name for My Baby?

Choosing a Muslim name for your baby can be a deeply meaningful and personal decision. Here are several reasons why many parents choose Muslim names for their children:

Religious Significance

For Muslim parents, choosing an Islamic name strengthens their child’s connection to their faith because many Muslim names are derived from the Quran, Hadith, or other important Islamic sources.

Blessings of God

In Islam, names are often believed to carry blessings and positive qualities. Parents choose names with beautiful meanings, such as light, hope, beautiful or strength, to wish good fortunes for their children.

Spiritual Importance

In Islamic tradition, names impact children’s identity and destiny and reflect values and traits. Choosing a name with a positive meaning can serve as a guide for the child throughout life.

Respect for Tradition

Muslim names preserve cultural identity and heritage. For Muslim families, choosing a traditional name often signifies the continuity of cultural practice and a connection to previous generations.

Choosing a Muslim name for a baby is a significant decision for many families, as it not only holds deep religious and cultural meaning but also reflects values, history, and identity. The name can be a source of pride, a connection to the Muslim community, and a way to honour loved ones or important figures in Islamic history.

FAQs about Muslim Baby Names

Can I change the name of our child later in Islam?

Yes, Islam allows changing a name later if necessary. However, choosing a meaningful and good name at the start is generally encouraged.

Why is the meaning of a Muslim's name important for a baby?

The meaning of a Muslim's name is particularly important for a baby because it reflects the child's values, religious beliefs, and hopes for the future.

What are the common sources for Muslim names when naming a baby?

When choosing a Muslim name for a baby, parents often draw inspiration from several important sources, reflecting Islamic tradition, history, and culture.

Should I choose a Muslim name based on its meaning when naming my baby?

Yes, it is important to know what the meaning is because it reflects values and virtues.

Can I name my baby after the Prophet Muhammad?

Yes, it is very common and encouraged as a way to honour Prophet Muhammad. It reflects respect and humility, keeping in line with Islam's values.

Are there any restrictions on choosing a Muslim name for my baby?

While no strict restrictions exist on choosing a name, it should not have a negative or bad meaning.

Do we need to consult a religious scholar before naming our child?

While it's not a requirement to consult a scholar, if you are unsure about a name's meaning or cultural implications, seeking guidance to ensure the name aligns with Islamic values may be helpful.

Is there a special Islamic name ceremony for naming a baby?

Yes, in Islam, a special ceremony and tradition surrounding naming a baby is known as the Aqiqah ceremony.

What are some guidelines for choosing a Muslim baby name?

In Islam, a name has a good meaning, avoids negative connotations, and respects Islamic traditions.

Is it okay to name a child after a non-Muslim figure?

Yes, you can choose. The name should not conflict with Islamic principles, but selecting names from Islamic history is always safer.

What is the best time to name the baby in Islam?

In Islam, it’s recommended to name your child on the 7th day after birth, but it can be done any time after the baby is born.

Are there specific rules for the middle name in Islam?

In Islam, there are no strict rules about middle names, though you might choose to give your child a second name for family or cultural reasons.

How can I choose Muslim names for my baby?

If you pick a name from Asma Ul Husna, you should write Abdul before the name. You should not assign a name with a bad meaning or related to idolatry or polytheism.

Why the meanings of Muslim Urdu names are important?

Names have much significance in Islam. They have a great impact on a person's life, which is why we should know the meanings of Muslim Urdu names.

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Last updated: 01-04-2025