Muslim Name Generator
Islamic names with meanings from across the Muslim world
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Generate Muslim names with their meanings: Quranic prophets, names of the Prophet's family and companions, the Abd- names of God, and everyday Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Malay, Bosnian and West African names for boys and girls. Useful for baby naming, converts choosing a name, and writers.
About muslim names
A Muslim name is not the same thing as an Arabic name. The shared core is religious: the prophets of the Quran (Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Yusuf, Maryam), the Prophet's household and companions (Fatima, Aisha, Khadija, Ali, Umar, Bilal, Sumayya), and the servant-of-God pattern in which Abd is joined to one of the ninety-nine names, giving Abdullah, Abdul Rahman and Abdul Latif. Around that core every Muslim culture adds its own layer. Iranians use pre-Islamic Persian names like Darius, Anahita and Shirin alongside Reza and Zahra; Turks shorten and respell (Mehmet, Ayse, Zeynep); South Asians favor Urdu-flavored choices such as Shahzad, Kinza and Mahnoor; Malays stack a religious name onto a second one (Nurul Huda, Luqman Hakim); Bosnians say Lejla and Emina; West Africans say Mamadou, Ousmane and Fatoumata.
Meaning matters more than in most naming traditions. A hadith recommends names that express servitude to God or praise, and parents routinely reject a beautiful-sounding name whose meaning is weak. Converts who take a new name usually pick one with a clear, positive meaning, often a prophet or companion, and many keep their birth name if its meaning is acceptable.
Every entry below is a real name in current or classical use, shown with its meaning and, where relevant, the person who made it famous.
Tips for choosing a name
- Check the meaning before the sound. Names of prophets, companions, and the Abd- compounds are always safe; avoid anything that implies servitude to someone other than God, such as Abd al-Nabi.
- Match the culture of your character or family: Shahbaz and Mahnoor read as Pakistani, Reza and Nazanin as Iranian, Emre and Defne as Turkish, Aminata and Ousmane as Senegalese or Malian.
- Keep one transliteration system. Muhammad, Mohammed and Mehmet are the same name in Arabic, English and Turkish spelling; mixing them in one document looks careless.
- For a convert's name, scholars generally say you only need to change a name with a bad or un-Islamic meaning. Yusuf, Maryam, Noor and Adam are popular because they are recognizable in both Muslim and Western contexts.
- Double names are common: Muhammad or Nur as a first element followed by the name actually used (Muhammad Faris, Nur Aisyah, Nurul Huda). This generator lists the individual names so you can combine them.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Muslim name the same as an Arabic name?
No. All Arabic names are not Muslim (Arab Christians use Elias, Boutros and Nadine) and most Muslims are not Arab. Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Malay, Bosnian and West African Muslims all have names of their own, and many of them are included here.
What are the most popular Muslim names?
Muhammad and its forms (Mohammed, Mehmet, Mamadou) are the most common male names on earth. Ahmad, Ali, Omar, Yusuf and Ibrahim follow. For girls, Fatima, Maryam, Aisha, Khadija and Zaynab are the classics, with Noor, Layla, Zara and Hana trending among newborns.
What name should I choose if I convert to Islam?
Most scholars say a new name is only required if your current name has a forbidden or negative meaning. If you want one, prophets' names (Yusuf, Musa, Adam, Maryam) and companions' names (Bilal, Salman, Sumayya) are the usual choices, and the meaning list here helps you pick something you will be glad to explain.
What do the Abd- names mean?
Abd means servant, and it is joined to one of God's names: Abdullah is servant of God, Abdul Rahman servant of the Most Merciful, Abdul Aziz servant of the Almighty. The second half should not be used on its own as a given name, so Rahman or Aziz alone is traditionally avoided.
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- Muhammad – Praised, praiseworthy
- Ahmad – Most commendable, most praised
- Mahmud – Praised one
- Hamid – Praiser of God
- Hamza – Strong, steadfast; the Prophet's uncle
- Ali – Exalted, noble
- Hasan – Handsome, good
- Husayn – Little handsome one
- Umar – Flourishing, long-lived
- Uthman – Name of the third caliph; a baby bustard
- Abu Bakr – Father of the young camel; the first caliph
- Bilal – Moistening, freshness; the first muezzin
- Khalid – Eternal, immortal
- Tariq – Morning star; one who knocks at night
- Zayd – Growth, abundance
- Usama – Lion
- Talha – A fruitful tree
- Zubayr – Strong, powerful
- Saad – Felicity, good fortune
- Said – Happy, fortunate
- Salman – Safe, secure
- Suhayb – Reddish-brown hair
- Ammar – Long-lived, builder
- Yasir – Wealthy, easygoing
- Miqdad – One who cuts and divides
- Anas – Friendly, affectionate
- Jabir – Comforter, one who sets bones
- Muadh – Protected, sheltered
- Abdullah – Servant of God
- Abdul Rahman – Servant of the Most Merciful
- Abdul Aziz – Servant of the Almighty
- Abdul Malik – Servant of the Sovereign
- Abdul Karim – Servant of the Generous
- Abdul Latif – Servant of the Subtle, Kind One
- Abdul Hakim – Servant of the All-Wise
- Abdul Majid – Servant of the Glorious
- Abdul Qadir – Servant of the Capable
- Abdul Samad – Servant of the Eternal Refuge
- Abdul Wahhab – Servant of the Bestower
- Abdul Ghani – Servant of the Self-Sufficient
- Abdul Jabbar – Servant of the Compeller
- Abdul Hadi – Servant of the Guide
- Abdul Rahim – Servant of the Compassionate
- Abdul Salam – Servant of the Source of Peace
- Abdul Razzaq – Servant of the Provider
- Abdul Basit – Servant of the Expander
- Abdul Nasser – Servant of the Helper
- Abdul Halim – Servant of the Forbearing
- Abdul Mateen – Servant of the Firm One
- Ibrahim – Father of many; the prophet Abraham
- Ismail – God hears; the prophet Ishmael
- Ishaq – He laughs; the prophet Isaac
- Yaqub – Supplanter; the prophet Jacob
- Yusuf – God increases; the prophet Joseph
- Musa – Drawn from the water; the prophet Moses
- Harun – Exalted; the prophet Aaron
- Dawud – Beloved; the prophet David
- Sulayman – Man of peace; the prophet Solomon
- Ayyub – One who returns to God; the prophet Job
- Yunus – Dove; the prophet Jonah
- Zakariya – God remembers; the prophet Zechariah
- Yahya – He lives; the prophet John
- Isa – God saves; the prophet Jesus
- Idris – Studious, interpreter; the prophet Enoch
- Nuh – Rest, comfort; the prophet Noah
- Hud – Guidance; a prophet sent to the people of Ad
- Salih – Righteous, virtuous; a prophet to Thamud
- Shuayb – A prophet sent to Midian
- Lut – Hidden, veiled; the prophet Lot
- Ilyas – My God is Yahweh; the prophet Elijah
- Adam – Made of earth; the first man
- Karim – Generous, noble
- Amin – Trustworthy, faithful
- Rashid – Rightly guided
- Hakim – Wise, judicious
- Halim – Gentle, forbearing
- Latif – Kind, subtle
- Majid – Glorious, noble
- Aziz – Mighty, beloved
- Malik – King, master
- Nasir – Helper, supporter
- Mansur – Victorious, aided by God
- Muzaffar – Triumphant
- Ghalib – Victor, conqueror
- Fatih – Conqueror, one who opens
- Faris – Horseman, knight
- Farid – Unique, precious
- Fahd – Cheetah, lynx
- Faisal – Decisive, a judge between right and wrong
- Fawzi – Triumphant
- Firas – Perceptive, keen
- Fadi – Redeemer, savior
- Fadl – Grace, virtue
- Faraj – Relief, release from hardship
- Faruq – One who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Habib – Beloved, friend
- Hadi – Guide to righteousness
- Hafiz – Guardian; one who has memorized the Quran
- Hamdan – Much praise
- Hani – Happy, content
- Harith – Plowman, cultivator
- Hashim – Breaker of bread; the Prophet's great-grandfather
- Haytham – Young eagle
- Hisham – Generosity
- Huthayfa – Short of stature
- Ihsan – Excellence, doing good
- Ikram – Honor, hospitality
- Imad – Pillar, support
- Imran – Prosperity; father of Maryam
- Irfan – Knowledge, gnosis
- Isam – Safeguard, bond
- Iyad – Support, strength
- Jafar – Stream, small river
- Jalal – Majesty, glory
- Jamal – Beauty
- Jamil – Handsome
- Jawad – Generous, openhanded
- Junaid – Soldier, warrior
- Kamal – Perfection, completeness
- Kamil – Perfect, complete
- Kazim – One who restrains his anger
- Khalil – Intimate friend
- Labib – Sensible, intelligent
- Luqman – A wise man mentioned in the Quran
- Mahdi – Rightly guided one
- Mahir – Skilled, adept
- Mazin – Rain clouds
- Mikail – The archangel Michael
- Mubarak – Blessed
- Mumtaz – Distinguished, excellent
- Munir – Radiant, shining
- Murad – Wished for, desired
- Mustafa – The Chosen One; a title of the Prophet
- Muhsin – Doer of good, benefactor
- Nabil – Noble, honorable
- Nadir – Rare, precious
- Naim – Bliss, comfort
- Najib – Of noble descent
- Naseem – Gentle breeze
- Nawaf – High, lofty
- Nizar – Little, sparing; a tribal ancestor
- Nur al-Din – Light of the faith
- Qasim – One who distributes; the Prophet's son
- Qays – Firm, measured
- Rafi – Exalted, sublime
- Rafiq – Companion, gentle friend
- Raid – Leader, pioneer
- Ramzi – Symbolic
- Rayyan – Gate of Paradise for those who fast; well-watered
- Rida – Contentment, satisfaction
- Riyad – Gardens, meadows
- Ruhan – Spiritual
- Sabir – Patient, enduring
- Sadiq – Truthful, sincere
- Safwan – Pure rock; a companion of the Prophet
- Sajid – One who prostrates in worship
- Salah al-Din – Righteousness of the faith
- Salim – Safe, sound, whole
- Sami – Elevated, sublime
- Samir – Evening companion in conversation
- Saqib – Piercing, bright star
- Shakir – Grateful, thankful
- Shams al-Din – Sun of the faith
- Sharif – Noble, honorable
- Shihab – Shooting star, flame
- Siraj – Lamp, light
- Sufyan – Swift, light-footed
- Suhail – The star Canopus; smooth, easy
- Sultan – Ruler, authority
- Tahir – Pure, chaste
- Tahsin – Improvement, beautification
- Taj al-Din – Crown of the faith
- Talal – Nice, admirable
- Tamim – Perfect, complete
- Tawfiq – Success granted by God
- Thabit – Firm, steadfast
- Ubayd – Little servant of God
- Urwa – Handhold, support
- Wahid – Unique, singular
- Wajih – Distinguished, eminent
- Walid – Newborn, child
- Yazid – Increasing, growing
- Zafar – Victory, triumph
- Zahir – Manifest, radiant
- Zaki – Pure, intelligent
- Zakir – One who remembers God
- Zayn – Beauty, grace
- Zayn al-Abidin – Ornament of the worshippers
- Ziyad – Abundance, growth
- Zuhayr – Little flower, bright
- Fatima – Weaning one; daughter of the Prophet
- Khadija – Premature child; the Prophet's first wife
- Aisha – Alive, living
- Zaynab – A fragrant flowering tree
- Ruqayya – Ascent, gentle rise
- Umm Kulthum – Mother of the full-cheeked one
- Hafsa – Young lioness
- Sawda – Black, dark
- Safiyya – Pure, sincere friend
- Maymuna – Blessed, auspicious
- Juwayriya – Little girl, young woman
- Sumayya – High above; the first martyr of Islam
- Asma – Exalted, lofty
- Maryam – The mother of Isa; sea of bitterness, beloved
- Hajar – Emigrant; wife of Ibrahim
- Sara – Princess, noble lady
- Asiya – Caring, comforting; wife of Pharaoh who sheltered Musa
- Balqis – The Queen of Sheba
- Amina – Trustworthy, safe; the Prophet's mother
- Halima – Gentle, patient; the Prophet's wet nurse
- Rabia – Spring, fourth-born; the Sufi saint Rabia al-Adawiyya
- Nusayba – Appropriate, of noble origin; warrior companion
- Khawla – Female deer, gazelle
- Layla – Night, dark beauty
- Noor – Light
- Huda – Right guidance
- Iman – Faith
- Amal – Hope
- Salma – Safe, peaceful
- Salwa – Solace, consolation
- Samira – Companion in evening conversation
- Sana – Brilliance, radiance
- Yasmin – Jasmine flower
- Zahra – Radiant, blooming flower
- Zara – Blooming flower, radiance
- Rania – Gazing, queenly
- Dalia – Dahlia flower, grapevine
- Dina – Religion; judged
- Farah – Joy, happiness
- Farida – Unique, precious
- Fadila – Virtuous, outstanding
- Fawzia – Triumphant
- Ghada – Graceful young woman
- Hana – Happiness, bliss
- Hanan – Compassion, tenderness
- Hanifa – Upright, true believer
- Hiba – Gift from God
- Hind – Group of camels; an old Arabian name
- Ibtisam – Smile
- Inas – Sociability, friendliness
- Jamila – Beautiful
- Jannah – Paradise, garden
- Jumana – Silver pearl
- Karima – Generous, noble
- Kawthar – River in Paradise; abundance
- Lamia – Shining, radiant
- Latifa – Gentle, kind
- Lina – Tender, delicate palm
- Lubna – Storax tree
- Lujain – Silver
- Maha – Wild cow, large beautiful eyes
- Majida – Glorious
- Malak – Angel
- Malika – Queen
- Manal – Attainment, achievement
- Marwa – A hill in Mecca; fragrant plant
- Mawaddah – Affection, love
- Maysa – Walking with a proud gait
- Muna – Wish, desire
- Nabila – Noble
- Nada – Dew, generosity
- Nadia – Caller, announcer; tender
- Nadira – Rare, precious
- Nahla – A drink of water
- Naila – Attainer, achiever
- Najla – Wide-eyed
- Najma – Star
- Najwa – Confidential whisper
- Nawal – Gift
- Nazira – Equal, like; observer
- Nisreen – Wild rose
- Nour al-Huda – Light of guidance
- Nuha – Intelligence, mind
- Rahma – Mercy
- Raihana – Sweet basil, fragrant plant
- Rana – Eye-catching, beautiful
- Randa – Scented tree
- Rasha – Young gazelle
- Rawan – A river in Paradise
- Reem – White gazelle
- Rima – White antelope
- Ruba – Hills, high ground
- Sabah – Morning
- Safa – Purity, clarity; a hill in Mecca
- Sahar – Dawn
- Sajida – Woman who prostrates in worship
- Sakina – Tranquility, divine peace
- Samah – Forgiveness, generosity
- Samiha – Generous, forgiving
- Shahd – Honey
- Shaima – Good-natured; the Prophet's foster sister
- Shakira – Grateful
- Sharifa – Noble
- Shifa – Healing, cure
- Sireen – Companion; wife of Hassan ibn Thabit
- Suad – Good fortune, happiness
- Suha – Name of a faint star
- Suhaila – Smooth, easy; feminine of Suhail
- Sundus – Fine silk of Paradise
- Tahira – Pure, chaste
- Tasneem – A spring in Paradise
- Thuraya – The Pleiades star cluster
- Wafa – Faithfulness, loyalty
- Wardah – Rose
- Widad – Love, affection
- Yumna – Blessed, right-handed
- Zakiya – Pure, righteous
- Zubaida – Elite, cream of the crop
- Zulaikha – Brilliant beauty; wife of the Aziz in the story of Yusuf
- Ayat – Signs, verses of the Quran
- Ayah – Sign, miracle
- Bushra – Good news, glad tidings
- Duaa – Prayer, supplication
- Hawra – Woman with intensely white and black eyes
- Ilham – Inspiration
- Inaya – Care, concern
- Israa – Night journey of the Prophet
- Jawaher – Jewels
- Lamees – Soft to the touch
- Layan – Gentleness, softness
- Leen – Tenderness
- Misk – Musk
- Rafif – Glittering, shimmering
- Raghad – Pleasant, comfortable life
- Retaj – Grand door; the door of the Kaaba
- Rinad – Fragrant tree
- Tala – Young palm tree
- Talin – Soft, gentle
- Wajd – Passion, ecstasy
- Yara – Small butterfly; friend
- Aliya – Exalted, sublime
- Amira – Princess, leader
- Arwa – Mountain goat; grace
- Asra – Travel by night
- Azhar – Shining, radiant
- Basma – A smile
- Batool – Chaste, ascetic; title of Fatima
- Ghaliya – Precious, dear
- Hasna – Beautiful
- Hayat – Life
- Jihan – The world
- Lamya – Dark-lipped
- Mahira – Skilled, adept
- Maisoon – Of beautiful face and body
- Mufida – Beneficial
- Nafisa – Precious, valuable
- Ruwayda – Walking gently
- Sabiha – Beautiful, graceful
- Shadia – Singer
- Thana – Praise, gratitude
- Zaina – Beautiful
- Ahsan – Most beautiful, best
- Aadil – Just, fair
- Arham – Most merciful
- Ayaan – Gift of God; time, era
- Azaan – Call to prayer
- Daniyal – God is my judge; the prophet Daniel
- Faizan – Grace, beneficence
- Haris – Guardian, watchman
- Hammad – One who praises much
- Hanif – True believer, upright
- Ibad – Worshippers of God
- Inam – Reward, favor
- Irtaza – Chosen, approved
- Kashif – Discoverer, revealer
- Munib – One who turns to God in repentance
- Noman – Blood, red; a companion of the Prophet
- Rehan – Sweet basil, fragrant
- Rizwan – Acceptance; the keeper of Paradise
- Saifullah – Sword of God
- Shahzad – Prince
- Shahbaz – Royal falcon
- Shehryar – Friend of the city, sovereign
- Sikandar – Alexander; defender of men
- Taimur – Iron; Timur the conqueror
- Umair – Little long-lived one
- Wasim – Handsome
- Zohaib – Leader, king
- Zunaira – Flower of Paradise; guiding light
- Aiza – Noble, respected
- Alishba – Pretty, beautiful
- Anaya – Care, protection
- Areeba – Wise, intelligent
- Eshaal – Flower of Paradise
- Fiza – Breeze, nature
- Hoorain – Companions of Paradise
- Iqra – Read, recite; first word revealed of the Quran
- Kinza – Hidden treasure
- Laiba – Most beautiful woman in Paradise
- Mahnoor – Light of the moon
- Maheen – Like the moon; fine, delicate
- Mehreen – Loving, kind; like the sun
- Minahil – Spring of fresh water
- Nimra – Pure, clean
- Rameen – Successful, obedient
- Saba – Morning breeze; Sheba
- Sadia – Fortunate, blessed
- Samina – Precious, healthy
- Sanam – Beloved, idol
- Shanza – Woman of dignity
- Tehreem – Respect, sacredness
- Zoya – Loving, caring; alive
- Abbas – Lion, stern-faced; the Prophet's uncle
- Arslan – Lion
- Bahadur – Brave, hero
- Darius – Holder of good; an ancient Persian king
- Farhad – Happiness; hero of Persian legend
- Kaveh – Ancient Persian hero blacksmith
- Kiyan – King, royal
- Navid – Good news
- Parsa – Pious, devout
- Parviz – Victorious, fortunate
- Peyman – Promise, oath
- Reza – Contentment; the eighth Imam
- Rostam – Legendary Persian hero
- Shahin – Falcon
- Sohrab – Shining, illustrious; son of Rostam
- Yasin – A title of the Prophet
- Afsaneh – Fairy tale, legend
- Anahita – Immaculate; ancient Persian water goddess
- Azadeh – Free, noble
- Bahar – Spring season
- Darya – Sea, ocean
- Elnaz – Coquettish one; sweet
- Fereshteh – Angel
- Golnaz – Sweet as a flower
- Laleh – Tulip
- Mahsa – Like the moon
- Mahtab – Moonlight
- Mitra – Friendship, love
- Nasrin – Wild rose
- Nazanin – Sweetheart, darling
- Niloufar – Water lily, lotus
- Parisa – Like a fairy
- Parvaneh – Butterfly
- Roya – Dream, vision
- Sepideh – Dawn
- Setareh – Star
- Shirin – Sweet
- Soraya – The Pleiades
- Yasaman – Jasmine
- Emre – Friend, brother; poet-saint Yunus Emre
- Burak – The winged steed of the Night Journey
- Cem – Ruler, king
- Ege – Aegean; elder sibling
- Eren – Saint, one who has reached truth
- Kerem – Generosity
- Mert – Brave, manly
- Mehmet – Turkish form of Muhammad
- Yusuf Efe – Joseph; Efe means brave elder brother
- Selim – Safe, sound
- Serkan – Leader, head of the blood
- Tolga – Helmet
- Yigit – Brave young man
- Zeynep – Turkish form of Zaynab
- Elif – Slender, like the letter alif
- Esra – Travel by night
- Defne – Laurel
- Merve – Turkish form of Marwa
- Ayse – Turkish form of Aisha
- Hatice – Turkish form of Khadija
- Gul – Rose
- Sevda – Love
- Sema – Sky, heaven
- Yagmur – Rain
- Ceren – Young gazelle
- Aiman – Blessed, right-handed
- Adi Putra – Noble son
- Aqil – Intelligent, wise
- Hakimi – My wise one
- Haziq – Skillful, intelligent
- Luqman Hakim – Luqman the wise
- Syahmi – Noble, courageous
- Zulkifli – A prophet mentioned in the Quran
- Nur Aisyah – Light paired with Aisha
- Nurul Huda – Light of guidance
- Farah Dhia – Joyful radiance
- Balqis Humaira – Queen of Sheba paired with the reddish one
- Hanis – Devout, lovely
- Izzati – My honor, my glory
- Kasih – Love, affection
- Nadhirah – Radiant, blooming
- Syafiqah – Affectionate, tender
- Wardina – Rose-like
- Amar – Long-lived
- Edin – Religion, faith
- Emir – Prince, commander
- Kenan – Land of Canaan
- Mirza – Prince, son of a nobleman
- Nedim – Close companion
- Sead – Fortunate
- Tarik – Morning star; Bosnian form of Tariq
- Vedad – Love, friendship
- Ajla – Halo around the moon
- Mamadou – West African form of Muhammad
- Ousmane – West African form of Uthman
- Fatoumata – West African form of Fatima
- Aminata – West African form of Amina
- Lejla – Bosnian form of Layla
- Emina – Bosnian form of Amina
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