kids names

HOW TO FIND A NAME
- Names on this site are listed in strict Arabic alphabetical order and are set in bold face type
- To find a name, one must be acquainted with the correct Arabic spelling of that name so that it can be sought for under the appropriate letter of the Arabic alphabet. For instance, 'Aadil' will be found under the chapter 'Ain' rather than 'Alif', 'Saaliha' will be found under the chapter 'Sawd' rather than 'Seen', and Zaakir will be found under the chapter 'Zaal' rather than 'Dh'
- To give the best phonetic results we have not slavishly adhered to its general English transcription which is commonly in vogue. But we can assure you that the transcription listed in this book is a humble effort towards making the name sound, as far as possible, like its Arabic version though no guarantee of accuracy can be given. However, it would be wise if an Aalim is consulted for best results.

FOREWORD	MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR BREAST-FEEDING	THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOOD NAMES
INTRODUCTION (1)	THE CHILD'S ATTIRE	UNDESIRABLE NAMES SHOULD BE CHANGED
THE EXPECTANT MOTHER ... ADVICE TO HER	HAIR, AQEEQAH AND NAMING THE CHILD	NAMES MAY INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE
WHEN A CHILD IS BORN...	KHATNAH OR CIRCUMCISSION	KEEP AWAY FROM NAMES IMPLYING SHIRK
DU'AAS ON THIS BLESSED OCCASION	WHEN THE CHILD BEGINS TO TALK	BE PROUD OF YOUR IDENTITY AND FAITH
TAHNEEK	EDUCATION AND GOOD MANNERS	MORE ABOUT MEANINGLESS NAMES ...
PRECAUTION AGAINST MISFORTUNE	WHAT PARENTS OWE THEIR CHILDREN	NAMES FOR MUSLIM CHILDREN
THE AFTERBIRTH AND NAVAL-CORD	INTRODUCTION (2) NAMING THE CHILD
FEEDING	THE BARAKAH OF NAMING A CHILD...

FOREWORD
Psychologists now apprehend the wisdom of the effect a person's name has on his life. But Muhammad (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) had revealed this fact to his followers already 1400 years ago. His teaching to his followers was that children should be given good names, and that meaningless names and those having unsavoury connotations should be avoided. Subsequently, we find many incidents mentioned in the Hadith where Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) changed the names of people with this object.

Another aspect of a person's name is that it bespeaks a person's religion. Hence, the name of a Muslim is usually of such a nature that by the mere mention of it, the listener understands that the person so addressed, is a Muslim. It is for this reason that our elders laid great emphasis on keeping good and pleasant names.

But since the widespread of Western culture throughout the world, it has become customary amongst Muslims not to take into cognisance the meaning of the name when naming a child. Many do not even bother to ascertain whether it is permissible for one to keep such a name or not. Often, even if the name is correct and suitable, then by way of abbreviating it, its Islamic connotation is distorted. In fact, at times it even becomes unlawful to address one by such a name. For example, Abdur-Rahmaan is called Rahmaan; Abdur-Razzaaq, Razaaq; Abdul-Wahhaab, Wahhaab - whereas Rahmaan, Razzaaq and Wahhaab are the exclusive epithets of Allah Ta'ala. To address any creation by such a name, is therefore unlawful.

While this disease is rampant in the entire Muslims World, it is more in vogue in South Africa: Sulaymaan is called Solly; Yoosuf is called Joosub, Essop or Joe; Uthman is called Ossy, etc. In this way the blessed names of the Anbiyaa (alayhimus-salaam) and Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) are distorted and needlessly rendered meaningless. Moreover, one may never know whether the one so addressed is a Muslim or not.

Hence, with regards naming children, there was a need for compiling a book wherein all misconceptions could be eradicated and guidance could be given as to the importance of giving correct and meaningful names. Alhamdulillah, respect Brother, Moulana Qaree Muhammad Rafeeq, teacher at Madrasah Islamia, Lenasia has fulfilled this need proficiently in the pages to follow. The respected compiler has in his introduction explained most ably the Islamic teachings regarding a new-born child. The Masaail pertaining to Tahneek, Adhaan, Du'aas, circumcision, naming a child - and many more - have been explained in detail. Apart from having compiled a book on Muslim names in an alphabetic order, he has also rendered their meanings and their literal and historical aspects as well. During my tour of South Africa, I have had a cursory perusal of the book from various portions and found it to be most invaluable. In my opinion it should find its place into the home of every Muslim - that no family should remain without it.

May Allah Ta'ala grant the compiler the best of rewards in both the worlds for the services rendered by him, and may He also grant this book acceptance and grant him the guidance to render more and greater service of this nature, Aameen.

Muhammad Taqee Uthmaani
Servant of the Students
Darul-Uloom, Karachi
back to top

NAMES FOR MUSLIM CHILDREN
by Mawlana Ahmad Muhammad Hathurani
INTRODUCTION (1)
Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan:
Today have I perfected for you your religion and have completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion … (Maaida)

Verily the religion with Allah (true, genuine and acceptable by Allah) is Islam … (Aali Imraan)

In the first mentioned Aayat, Allah Ta'ala refers to Islam as a perfect as a 'perfect' and 'complete' religion which Allah Ta'ala has 'chosen' for us. In the second verse He has referred to it as the 'only' religion acceptable by Him. Since Islam is as mentioned by Allah Ta'ala, it is the bounded duty of every Muslim to ensure the upbringing of his children in strict fashions concocted by the West … with which even the West today has become disillusioned and disenchanted.

The choice is entirely ours: either we rear children who will be a credit to their Deen, comfort to their families and a boon to society: or by slavishly adhering to the trash passed of as 'modern' and 'fashionable', we will reap untold heart break when these children, after reaching adolescence, prove rebellious and disobedient for both, their families and society at large.

If we are desirous of children imbued with true Islamic spirit then we must mould our lives strictly in accordance with the Noorani teachings of our beloved Rasul (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) so that from the very beginning of conception, our children will be blessed with the Noor and true spirit of Islam.
back to top

THE EXPECTANT MOTHER ... ADVICE TO HER
It is irrefutable that the mother's proper nourishment has a telling effect on the health of the yet-to-be-born child. In the like manner the spiritual nourishment of the mother is no less important. If the mother is desirous of an obedient, pious and spiritually healthy child - and which Muslim parent isn't? - she has no choice but to think and act in a manner which will manifest the luminous spirit of Islaam. She will have to spend, much time offering her devotions to Allah by performing salaat, making dhikr, reciting the Holy Qur'aan etc. This will have a two-fold result: the mother will remain spiritually and mentally healthy and at the same time the child will be inheriting piety, good manners and many other angelic qualities - insha-Allah.

It is no wonder then that these angelic qualities are often manifested in the infancy of many a great personality. It is said of some Auliyaa-Allah that they were born with certain portions of the Holy Qur'aan already imprinted in their memory. Others even refused to drink the milk of their mother during the holy month of Ramadaan.

Here is an authentic incident mentioned in the Bukhari and Muslim to substantiate that the acts of virtue of parents certainly have positive effects on their progenies for generations to come.

Aboo Talbah (RA), a companion of Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), had a son who had fallen gravely ill. During that period the father had to leave home for a number of days on an important errand, leaving the child to the care of the mother. Whilst away, the sickness caused the death of the child.

The mother beseeched the people not to inform her husband even when he returned. When he returned his very first enquiry was about his son. She answered that he (their son) is presently in a more comfortable state than that which he had been in ... meaning that death had rendered him peace and comfort. By this answer the husband understood that he had recuperated. She then offered him his supper which he ate with relish. The good wife then even adorned herself as best she could which filled him with passionate feelings. When she saw that his needs had been tended to then only did she disclose to him the death of their son. This stark news proved a severe blow to him. He was annoyed and overcome with intense grief ... that she had not disclosed to him the child's fate earlier, and, instead allowed him to perform an act which necessitates Ghusl.

At daybreak he approached Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and related to him what had transpired during the night. Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) intently asked him whether they had copulated. When he answered in the affirmative, he blessed them by saying: "O Allah, grant them blessings for what had transpired during the night." A male issue was born of them whose Tahneek was done by Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). He named him "Abdullah". When Abdullah grew up and married, Allah Ta'ala blessed him with nine children, all of whom became huffaaz of the holy Qur'aan and learned ulama of their time. This overwhelming attainment can only be attributed to the acts of virtue of the grandmother of these Ulama.

It becomes apparent from the above incident that acts of virtue of parents not only have a telling effect on their children but also on heir progenies for generations to come.
back to top

WHEN A CHILD IS BORN...
It is indeed a joyous occasion when parents are blessed with a child. However, the extent of the joy could be enhanced even further if the laws of Shariat are adhered to and all other meaningless rituals are cast aside since they are neither mentioned in the Holy Qur'aan nor cited in the Hadeeth.

After birth the child should be given proper ghusl. Thereafter the message of the Greatness and Oneness of Allah Ta'ala, and the prophethood of Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) should be the first words to reach the child's innocent ears. This should be accomplished by giving azaan near his right ear and iqaamat close to his left. This noble task should be the prerogative of an aalim or a pious elder of the family. If such a person is not at hand then any Muslim male may perform this sunnah.
back to top

DU'AAS ON THIS BLESSED OCCASION
It is mustahab to recite the following duaa after the azaan and iqaamat:

Allaahumma innee a'oodhuhaa bika wa dhurriyyatihaa min ash-shaytaani ar-rajeem

0 Allah, I seek your protection for her and her descendants from the cursed Shaytaan.

Note: For boys read "A'oodhuhu" and "wa dhurriyatuhu'

Surah Qul Huwallaahu Ahad

In the name of Allah, most Beneficient, most Merciful. Say! He is Allah, the One. Allah is one on whom depends the entire creation and He depends on no one. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten. And there is bone akin to Him.
Allahumma ij'alhu barran taqiyyan. Wa anbit-hu fil Islaam nabaatan hasanaa

For girls read:
Allahumma ij'alhaa barran taqiyyan. Wa anbit-haa fil Islaam nabaatan hasanaa
O Allah, make him/her pious and Godfearing and let him/her grow up in Islaam to his/her excellent growth.
Allaahumma allimhul kitaaba wal hikma wafiqqih-hu fi ddeen.

For girls read:
Allaahumma allimhal kitaaba wal hikma wafiqqih-ha fi ddeen.
O Allah, teach him/her the Qur'aan and wisdom and give him/her the understanding in Deen.
back to top

TAHNEEK
Tahneek means the placing of a piece of date, softened by chewing, on the palate of the new-born. The practice of tahneek is masnoon since Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam made the tahneek of Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) and Abdullah bin Talhah (RA). Unfortunately this practice of tahneek is rarely acted upon in modern times. The reward of reviving a 'dying' sunnah of Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) is boundless. Here again, this should be the prerogative of a learned aalim or a pious elder of the family. Otherwise any Muslim male would suffice. If dates are not available, honey should serve as an ideal substitute.
back to top

PRECAUTION AGAINST MISFORTUNE
In order to safeguard children against misfortune, the following du'aa should be recited as often as possible and 'blown' on the child:

A'oodhu bikalimaati llaahi attaammaati min sharri kulli shaytaani wahammaati wa min sharri kulli ayni laammati
I seek protection by the perfect words of Allah from the evil of every devil and reptile, and from the evil of every revengeful eye.

Aayatul-Kursi and the four Quls may also be recited and "blown" on the child.
back to top

THE AFTERBIRTH AND NAVAL-CORD
The afterbirth and naval-cord should be buried with due care since they are portions of the human body. As such, it should be treated with respect and honour. Disposing it in the drain or garbage is contrary to this concept. It is for this reason, too, that the dead body of a human being may not be cremated or abandoned in a pit for vultures and other animals to devour it...as is customary among the people of other religions.
back to top

FEEDING
As the infant is the offspring of its mother it is common knowledge that the mother's milk is the most suitable source of nourishment for the baby. Therefore, the mother should most obligingly fulfil her duty of breast-feeding the child. By so doing bonds of love, affection and intimacy are strengthened between mother and child, and in the process, good habits and character are transmitted to the child. All these and countless other benefits are contained in breast-feeding.

Artificial methods of feeding are all devoid of these advantages. Other methods of feeding should only be resorted to if ill health or other circumstances do not permit her to breast-feed the child. However, she must ensure that no haraam food is consumed by the child. Bismillah should always be recited before feeding.
back to top

MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR BREAST-FEEDING
The maximum period for which a child could be breast-fed is two years. To exceed this period is not permissible since the use of any part of the human body, without necessity, is not allowed. The milk of the mother is portion of the human body and there is no necessity to feed the child for more than two years. Therefore not to wean the child after the permissible period is Haraam.
back to top

THE CHILD'S ATTIRE
Muslim males may not adorn themselves with clothes of silk or any red and bright orange (saffron) colour. Neither gold nor silver ornaments. Adornment is characteristic of womanhood.

Parents should also ensure that children dress in an honourable and modest manner - never immitating the ostentatious styles that may be in vogue. Due to the incorrect concept of 'freedom' and 'broadmindedness', parents allow their children to dress and act in a manner they wish. This eventually results in problematic, rebellious and disobedient children who in adolescent stages cause parents and society untold heartbreak and much anxiety.
back to top

HAIR, AQEEQAH AND NAMING THE CHILD
It is mustahab to remove the baby's hair and to observe the aqeeqah and to name the child on the seventh day after birth. Gold or silver equivalent to the weight of the removed hair may be given as charity to the poor. Otherwise its equivalent value in money. The hair, being a portion of the human body should be buried with due respect. Aqeeqah is a form of sadaqah whereby the child is safeguarded against misfortunes. Two sheep or two goats are offered for a boy while one goat or sheep suffices for a girl. If the seventh day coincides with the days of qurbaani then portions of a cow, ox or camel may be offered as qurbaani and portions as aqeeqah.
back to top

KHATNAH OR CIRCUMCISSION
Circumcision before seven years is mustahab. The baby's health must be taken into consideration before deciding on khatnah. However, khatnah before he attains twelve years is imperative.
back to top

WHEN THE CHILD BEGINS TO TALK
The child should first be taught to say the kalimah when he begins to talk: Laa ilaaha illallaahu muhammadun Rasoolullah
back to top

EDUCATION AND GOOD MANNERS
Islaam lays considerable emphasis on education and good character. It is the children's rightful claim to be given sound Islaamic education and taught good manners. This will not only afford the children happiness in both the worlds, but they will prove great assets to both, their families and society as well. This is why Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam declared good manners as the 'best thing' a father can impart to his children. He also declared the mother as the 'shepherdess' of the household which implies that she is responsible for the correct upbringing of her children.
back to top

WHAT PARENTS OWE THEIR CHILDREN
1. SELF-ESTEEM: Parents owe their children personal worth and self-esteem which are the cornerstones for sound mental health. A child who is constantly criticised, "put down", reproached, made to feel stupid and inept, continually compared with brothers or cousins who do better, will become so unsure and so terrified that he or she will lose enthusiasm for learning and becoming successful.

2. PRAISING THE CHILD AND EXPRESSING LOVE: A child needs to be praised every now and again for his achievements and good behaviour. Some parents find it difficult to voice their approval or praise the child. However, there are other modes of expressing approval as well - a smile, caress or a kiss will convey approval. All these acts of love are very essential for producing children who are healthy in mind and body. It is for this reason that our Shari'ah lays considerable stress on showing love and affection to children. Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that one who does not have mercy on our children and does not respect our elders, is not from among us.

3. EQUALITY: Parents should always treat their children equitably. Children tend to grow miserable, lose confidence, become discouraged and resentful if parents show favoritism towards a particular child. It is related by Hadhrat Aa'i'shah (RA) that once she offered a date to a lady beggar who was accompanied by her two daughters. The lady shared the date between her two daughters, depriving herself of a share. Then she departed. When Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam came home, she related to him the incident. He said: "Whoever is "involved" with any daughters, and he treats them well (equitably), this will serve as a protection for him from the Fire."

4. BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION: It is the duty of every parent to ensure that his children have basic Islamic education which covers aqaa'id or Islamic beliefs, the five principles of Islaam, the rules and masaa'il pertaining to these five principles and the correct recital of the Holy Qur'aan.

5. STANDARDS AND VALUES: Decent standards and solid values should also be taught to the child. This means being respectful to parents, elders, the Ulama, teachers and just laws.

CLEANLINESS AND OTHER NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS Sharia't has termed cleanliness half of Imaan. As such the mother Should personally accomplish all maternal devotions such as feeding, bathing and keeping the child clean and 'paak.' Soiled clothes must be cleaned without delay so that the danger of bacteria spreading is nipped in the bud. Thus, barakah and happiness will abound. The baby should also be immunized against infantile diseases. This does not, however, imply lack of faith and reliance in Allah.
back to top

NAMES FOR MUSLIM CHILDREN
by Mawlana Ahmad Muhammad Hathurani
INTRODUCTION (2) ... cont'd
NAMING THE CHILD
It is the infant's vested right to be honoured with a good name. When choosing a name for the child, it should be done with the intention that the child will be blessed with the barakah of that name. Here are some Ahadeeth to show the importance of selecting a good and correct name:

Ibne Umar (RA) relates Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) as saying: "Truly, the most loved of your names by Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan."

It is also reported in the Aboo Dawood that Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: "Keep the names of prophets. And the most desirable names by Allah Ta'ala are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan. And names that depict honesty are Haarith (planter) and Hammaam (thoughtful). And the most disliked ones are Harb (battle) and Murrah (bitter).
back to top

THE BARAKAH OF NAMING A CHILD AFTER THE BELOVED NAME OF RASOOLULLAN (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: "Whoever is named after me with the hope of being blessed, he will be blessed and will be in peace till the day of Qiyaamat."

He also said: "To whomever is born a boy and he names him Muhammad solely for the love of me and for the blessings of my name, then both he (the father) and his son will enter Jannah."
back to top

THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOOD NAMES
HADITH: "On the Day of Qiyaamah you will be called by your (own) names and the names of your fathers. Therefore keep good names." Aboo Dawood.

HADITH: "To whoever is born a child, the child should be given a good name and sound education. And when he becomes of age he should be married."

It Was Rasoolullah's (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) practice to enquire the names of persons and villages. If they were pleasant, it became apparent on his face. If not, his displeasure could be seen.

Once Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) called for a volunteer to milk a camel. Four persons volunteered: he refused to accept the services of the first three because their names did not imply pleasantness. The names of the first two were Murrah (bitter) while Jamrah (burning coal) was the name of the third person. When the fourth said his name is Yaeesh (long live) Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam said to him: "Milk her."
back to top

UNDESIRABLE NAMES SHOULD BE CHANGED
Aa'ishah (RA) reports that Rasool sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam used to change displeasing names replacing them with good names. Abdullah bin Umar (RA) relates that one of his sisters was named Aasiyah (disobedient). Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) changed it to Jameelah (beautiful). Zainab (RA) says that I had been named Birrah (pious). Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam said: "Do not claim piety for Allah knows best who amongst you are pious. Name her Zainab!"
back to top

NAMES MAY INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE
Sa'eed ibne Musayib (RA) relates from his father that his grandfather went to Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam and was asked: "What is your name?" He replied: "Hazn" (sorrow). Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam said: "You are Sahl." (contended). He replied: "I will not change the name my father had given me." The narrator says that thereafter sorrow continually remained with them.
back to top

KEEP AWAY FROM NAMES IMPLYING SHIRK
As Muslims, we should always abstain from keeping names implying any elements of Shirk, like adjoining the word 'Abd'(servant) to names or epithets other that those of Allah Ta'ala. Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam also forbade keeping pompous and selfglorifying names, for this reveals arrogance and haughtiness - human elements most abhorred by Allah Ta'ala.
back to top

BE PROUD OF YOUR IDENTITY AND FAITH
Muslims should always be proud of their identity and faith. Nowadays, to conceal his identity, it is common practice for a person to 'westernize' his name, like substituting Yoosuf with Joe or Joseph, Sulaimaan with Solly or Sully, Faatimah with Fatli, Sumay-yah with Summi, etc. Efforts to distort such beautiful names merely reveal an un-Islamic and sacreligious attitude. Remember, there exists behind each Islamic name an Islamic spirit and meaning, which, when distorted, is ruined. For example, there is intended love for the Prophet of Islam, and barakah when naming a child Muhammad. But when Muhammad is called Mahmad or Gammat, this spirit of love for Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam and the acquiring of barakah by such a name is shattered. Should we not then refrain from such sacreligious practices?

May Allah Ta'ala guide us so that we may realize the beauty and uniqueness of the religion of Islam propounded by no other than the one who is the best of Allah's creations-May Allah shower His choicest blessings upon him.
May Allah Ta'ala guide us on the Right Path.

May He also grant this humble effort of mine to be a fulfilment of a long-felt need amongst the Muslims-especially the English-speaking Muslims. Ameen.
M Rafeeq Hathurani
back to top

MORE ABOUT MEANINGLESS NAMES ...
It is common practice in our society to keep names having no meaning at all. Consider the following words used as names. If any meaning to these words could be proven through the help of an authentic dictionary, we will be grateful.

Rukhsaanah
No word as this appears in Arabic or Persian. But a Rakhshaa(n) is a Persian word meaning illuminated, shining, glittering.

Zaareena
This word is perhaps derived from the Russian word Tzar - a title is used for addressing a king in old Russia. Thus, Zaareenah or Tzareenah feminine of Zaar or Tzar may have been formed by adding the Taa` of Ta'neeth according to the Arabic grammar.

Reshmaa(n)
This name is neither found in Arabic nor Persian. Perhaps it may be formed from the word Reesmaan meaning thread, string in Persian.

Shaaheenah
Neither found in Arabic nor Persian. It is perhaps derived from the Arabic word Naazilah meaning calamity, accident, misfortune, etc. Muslims should abstain from names depicting calamity.

Roobeenah
Perhaps this word is derivation of the English word Ruby - a clear, deep-red variety of conrundum, valued as precious stone (Collins Concise English Dictionary). It is a common name amongst the Jewish rather than the English. Such names should not be kept by Muslims.

Tahmeenah
This name is neither found in Arabic nor Persian

Aashee
This name is neither found in Arabic nor Persian

Afshaa
This word is neither found in Arabic nor Persian. But Ifshaa is an Arabic word meaning to divulge a secret. There is a similar Persian word, Afshaa(n) which means confetti; strips of tinsel pasted on women's forehead as decoration.

Aneelah
Not found in Arabic nor Persian. But Aneelah is an Urdu word meaning naïve, inexperienced and mentally immature. In Gujarati there is a similar word, Aneel meaning wind.

Ruwaidah
This word is perhaps derived from the Arabic word Ruwaidan or Ruwaidaa meaning to give grace, to allow time, to defer, to postpone.

Farhaad
According to the authentic Persian dictionary 'Loghaate-e-Kishvary', this is the name of a famous stone-cutter who was infatuated with lady named Sheereen. Muslims should abstain from keeping such names.

Note: There are some names which are composed of two or more words. They are meaningless when in collective form, but have meaning when not. For example, Shamsul-Qamar, Roshan Aaraa and Zeenat Aaraa.

In Arabic, there is a name Kulthoom. This name is usually given to girls whereas it is customary amongst Arabs to give this name to men. It would be more suitable as a female name when the word 'Umm' is used as a prefix.
back to top

NAMES FOR MUSLIM CHILDREN

CAN'T FIND A NAME ???? email us alinaam@alinaam.org.za

The Chapter of 'Alif'

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Aadam
Name of the first man and prophet of Allah; father of mankind. The word Aadam is derived from the Arabic word udmah meaning wheat-coloured. Aadam alayhis-salaam was of his colour. Hence the name.

Aasif
Name of a courtier in the kingdom of Sulaimaan alayhissalaam who was noted for his intelligence. This name is commonly used in combination with Ali and Ahmad, as Asif Ali/Ahmad.

Abraar
Plural of barr, meaning pious people; truthful persons; saints.
Suitable combination: Abraarul-Haqq.

Ibraaheem
Name of an illustrious prophet of Allah who was honoured with the title of Khaleelullah meaning friend of Allah. Ibraaheem literally means 'father of the people' or most affectionate father'.

Aboo
Aboo literally means father. It forms a name or appellation when used in combination with names like Hasan, Haarith, Fadhi, Qaasim etc., except that Alif Laam, will have to be inserted before the second portion of the name so as to join the preceding word with it. as Abul-Hasan, Abul-Haarith, Abul-Fadhl and Abul-Qaasim.
Elaboration: Abul-Haarith is another name for lion. AbulFadhl is the appellation of Abbaas (RA). Abul-Qaasim is the appellation of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam, meaning father of Qaasim since he had a son named Qaasim who passed away in his infancy.

Aboo Ayyoob
A well-known Sahaabi who had received the honour of offering hospitality to Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam when he migrated to Madinah.

Aboo Bakr
Name of the first Khalifah of Islam, and the first amongst men to embrace Islam. A young camel is called Bakr in Arabic. Aboo Bakr was known by this name since he was noted for his expertise in curing. His real name was Abdullah.

Aboo Turaab
The appellation of Ali (RA). It was attributed to him by Rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam when he found him on the day lying flat on the bare floor of Masjidun-Nabi with dust on his body. Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam said to him humorously: 'Qum, Yaa Abaa Toraab!' (Rise, 0 Father of Dust). This became his title ever since.

Aboo Haneefah
The appellation of one of the four illustrious Imaams of the Ahlus-sunnah-wal jamm'ah whose real name was No'maan. The Imaam's extreme piety is borne out by the fact that for 43 years he performed all his daily Salaah including tahajjud with one single wudhu. It was his custom to complete the recitation of the Holy Qur'aan 61 times during the holy month of Ramadaan.

Aboo Taalib
The name of Rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam uncle and father of Ali (RA).

Aboo Ubaidhah
Name of one of the ten sahaabah (RA) who, during their life time were given the glad tidings of their pardon and assured abode in Jannah.

Aboo Hurairah
Name of an illustrious sahaabi (RA) who was noted for narrating and compiling thousands of Ahadeeth of Rasoolullah sallallaahu- alayhi-wasallam.

Ajmal
Extremely beautiful; handsome.

Ihtishaam
Magnificence; pomp; glory.Names usually kept are ihtishaamul-Haqq, IhtishaamulHasan.

Ahad
One; unique; without partner; one of Allah's attributes. Name: Abdul-Ahad.

Ihsaan
Benevolent actions; favour; kindness.
Ideal combinations: Ihasaanullah, Ihsaanud-Deen, Ihsaanul-Haqq.

Ahmad
The praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises Allah abundantly; the blessed name of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi- wasallam.
Suitable combinations are: Ahmadullah and Ahmadur-Rahmaan.

Ikhlaas
Sincerity; purity; selfless friendship. Names: Ikhlaas Ahmad.

Akhlaaq
Morals; virtue; good qualities; good manners; ethics.
Names: Akhlaaq Ahmad, Akhlaaq Husain.

Idrees
Name of an illustrious prophet of Allah. It is said that this word is derived from dars or diraasah meaning to read or teach the lessson. Owing to Idrees' (AS) reading and teaching the Holy Scriptures, he was called by this name.

Adeeb
A writer, author; one who inculcates ethical behaviour; intelligent.Good combinations are Adeeb Ahmad and Adeebud-Deen.

Irshaad
To guide on the right path; to enjoin what is good; to instruct.
Name: Irshaad Ahmad and Irshaad Husain.ArshadMost upright and honest; a well-guided person; most obedient.

Arshaq
Handsome; one with a befitting height and a well-proportioned body.
Names normally kept are Arshaq Ali and Arshaq Ahmad.

Areeb
Wise; intelligent; expert.A suitable combination is Areebud-Deen

Azhar
White; glittering; blooming; a face full of light.

Usaamah
Name of a well-known sahaabi (RA).

Is'haaq
Name of a prophet of Allah and the son of Ibraaheem (AS). It means one who laughs. (Loghaatul-Qur'aan)

Asad
Lion. Asadullah was the title of Sayyidona Ali radhiyallahuanhu, meaning 'Lion of Allah'.

Israa'eel
Another name of Siyyidona Ya'qoob (AS). Because of this name the Jews are referred to as Bani Israa'eel, meaning 'sons of Israa'eel'.

As'ad
Virtuous; pious; well-mannered; most fortunate.

Iskandar
Name of a Greek king. Iskandar and Sikandar are both one and the same.

Islaam
Literally it means to bow ones head in submission. Islamically it means submission to the will of Allah Ta'ala. The religion of the Muslims is called Islaam.
Suitable combination of names are Islaamud-Deen, Islaam Ahmad.

Aslam
Very safe, safeguarded; one who is protected from calamities and misfortunes. It is also the name of a sahaabi (RA).

Ismaa'eel
Name of a distinguished prophet of Allah, the son of Ibraaheem (AS). It is said that this name is composed of two words, isma' meaning listen! and eel meaning Allah in the Syriac language. In other words "Hear and grant my prayers, O Allah!" Ibraaheem (AS) used to make dua for a son by these words. When his dua was heard, he named the son Ismaaeel. Ismaa'eel also means one who is obedient to Allah.

Usaid
Diminutive form of asad meaning small lion.

Ishtiyaaq
Yearning desire; fondness; eagerness.
Names: Ishtiyaaq Ahmad, Ishtiyaaq Husain.

Ashraf
Most noble; most distinguished; most eminent; of noble birth; a cultured person.
An ideal combination is Ashraf Ali.

Ashfaaq
Favour; kindness.

Istifaa'
To choose; to prefer; to give preference to one over the other.
Name: Istifaa' Ahmad, Istifaa' Husain.

Asgar
Smallest; minute.
Names: Asgar Ali and Asgar Husain.

Athar
Most pious; meticulously neat and clean; chaste.

Atyab
Scrupulously clean; refined; most noble; excellent.

Azhar
Evident; most apparent; most illuminated.
Suitable combination of name: Azhar Ali and Azhar Husain.

I'jaaz
Miracle; karaamah; an event out of the usual course of nature.

A'dil
Having the highest caliber of justice.

I'zaaz
To respect and honour; to raise to an exalted position; to strengthen.
Name usually kept are I'zaaz Ali, I'zaaz Ahmad, I'zaaz Husain.

A'zam
Most great; most pious; most exalted.Note: Many people are in the habit of pronouncing this name as Ajam instead of A'zam. This is no ordinary mistake since Ajam means a mute.

Iftikhaar
Honoured; grace; glory; distinction; repute.

Afdhaal
Plural of fadl. Kindness; grace; favours; virtue.

Afdhal
Most excellent; prominent; most venerable.

Iqbaal
Prosperity; good fortune; luck; success; felicity; blessings.

Akbar
The greatest; most pious; honourable.
A good combination is Akbar Ali.

Ikraam
Honouring; veneration; to pay respect.
Name: Ikraamud-Deen.

Akram
Most gracious; benevolent; bountiful; most kind.

Altaaf
Plural of luft meaning kindness; grace; favours; gift.
Suitable combinations are Altaaf Husain, Altaaf Ahmad.

Ulfat
Friendship; intimacy; love; attachment; affection.

Ilyaas
Name of a prophet of Allah. He was called Ilyaaseen as well.

Imaam
Ledder; guide; The Qur'aan, The Caliph.
A suitable combination is Imaamud-Deen.

Amaan
Safety; Security; protection.
Name: Amaanullah.

Imtiyaaz
Distinction; to distinguish; wisdom; intelligent sense.

Amjad
Most glorious; most noble; most venerable; one with grandeur.

Imdaad
To assist; to support; the spreading of light during the day.
Suitable names: Imdaadullah, Imdad Husain.

Ameer
Commander; chieftain; ruler; a nobleman; a wealthy person.
Names: Ameer Ali, Ameerud-Deen.

Ameen
Trustworthy; faithful; honest; trustee. Also the title of our beloved prophet, Muhammad sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam. Prior to prophethood he was known to the Meccans as Ameen because of his honesty and nobility.

Anjum
Plural of Najm. Stars.

Anas
Man; friend; one with bonds of intimacy exist. Name of an illustrious companion of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhiwasallam.

In'aam
To confer favour; to present a gift; prize; reward.
Common names: In'aamullah, In'aamul-Haqq, In'aamulHasan.

Anwaar
Plural of noor meaning light; luster; brilliance.
Names: Anwaarul-Haqq, Anwaarul-hasan.AnwarMost bright; most brilliant; most beautiful.

Anees
One who makes acquaintances; friend; companion.

Uwais
Name of a well-known saint who lived during the time of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam and who, despite not having seen or met Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam admired and loved him whole-heartedly.

Ayyoob
Name of a prophet of Allah known for forbearing hardship and difficulties with patient endurance.

Aasiyah
A mansion with solid foundation or pillars; a queen with a powerful dynasty; name of Fir'own's wife who had been executed by Fir'own after he discovered her Imaan.

Aaminah
A lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Aanisah
A pious-hearted lady; good-natured; compatible.

Asmaa
Plural of ism meaning names. Name of the beloved daughter of Aboo Bakr (RA).

Umme-Ayman
Name of the lady who had breastfed Rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhiwasallam whom The Prophet sallallaahualayhi-wasallam used to address as 'mother'.

Umme-Habeebah
Name of the sacred wife of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhiwasallam.

Umme-Roomaan
Name of the sacred wife of Sayyidona Aboo Bakr (RA), Hadhrat Aa'i'shah's (RA) beloved mother.

Umme-Salmah
Name of one of the honourable wives of Rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi-wasallam.

Umme-Salmaa
Name of the beloved mother of Sayyidona Aboo Bakr (RA).

Umme-Kulthoom
Name of the beloved daughter of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi- wasallam.

Umme-Haanee
Name of the daughter of Aboo Taalib and sister of Ali (RA).

Amatullah
Servant of Allah; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Ameenah
Trustworthy; faithful; honest.

Anjum
Plural of najm. Stars.

Aneesah
Companion; an affectionate friend; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Baaizeed
Name of a walee (saint) of Allah who lived in Bustaan.

Baaree
Deity; creator; one of the attributes of the Almighty Allah. Note: When a child is given a name where one of the attributes of Allah is desired to be used it is necessary that the word Abd meaning servant or slave be used as a prefix, as Abdul-Baaree meaning the slave or servant of the Creator or Deity.

Baasit
Conferer of prosperity; one of the attributes of Allah.Name: Abdul-Baasit.

Baaqir
Fierce lion; deeply; learned; a very wealth man; the title of Imaam Aboo-Ja'far (RA).

Baaqee
The Everlasting; perpetual; an epithet of Allah.Name: Abdul-Baaqee.

Badr
The full moon of the fourteenth night of the lunar month; also name of a sahaabi (RA).

Badee
'Novel; strange; rare; wonderful; an attribute of Allah Ta'aalaa since Allah is the creator of things the like of which was hitherto non-existent.
Name: Badee'uz-Zamaan, Badee'ul-Laah.

Burhaan
Proof; evidenceName: Burhaanud-Deen, Burhaanul-Laah, Burhaan Ahmed.

Bashaarat
Good news; glad tidings.Names commonly used are Bashaarat Ali and Bashaarat Ahmad.

Basheer
One who gives glad tidings; an attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Suitable combination of names: Basheer Ahmad, Basheerued-Deen.

Baseer
Wise; sagacious; Allah's epithet.
Name: Abdul-Baseer.

Bilaal
Water; moisture; freshness; river; sea; ocean; name of the devoted Abyssinian mu'azzin of Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi- wasallam.

Baleegh
Eloquent; learned; one who is qualified in the art of speech.
Name which is commonly given is Baleeghud-Deen.

Binyaameen
Name of the brother of Yoosuf (AS).

Bahaa'
Beauty; elegance; excellence. It also means value in Persian.
Names: Bahaa'ud -Deen, Bahaa'ul-Laah.

Batool
Virgin; pure and chaste; a lady who is purely devoted to Allah; the title of Fatimah radhiyallaahu-anhaa.

Badr
The full moon of the fourteenth night of the lunar month. Name: Badrun-Nisaa'.

Bushraa
Glad tidings; good news.

Basheerah
One who gives glad tidings; also the name of a sahaabi (RA).

Bilqees
Name of the queen of Sabaa during the days of Sulaimaan (AS).

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Taaj
Crown
Name: Taajud-Deen.

Tajammul
To adorn or beautify oneself or to be adorned.
Names: Tajammul Ahmad/Husain.

Tasadduq
To give sadqah or aims; to sacrifice; to strew generously.
Suitable names: Tasadduq Ali/Husain.

Taqee
One who fears Allah; pious; devout.
Names: Taqee'u-Deen, Muhammad Taqee, Taqee Ahmad/Husain.

Tamkeen
Majesty; Dignity; authority; power.

Tameez
Discernment; discretion; judgment; sense; distinction.
Names: Tameezud-Deen, Tameez Ahmad.

Tameem
Strong; one who has reached his full height; name of sahabi (RA).

Tanweer
To illuminate; the appearance of light in the morning; the ripening of crop; the blooming of trees.
Names: Tanweer Ahmad/Husain/Ali, Tanweerud-Deen.

Tawfeeq
Divine guidance: the granting of a favourable situation by Allah.
Names: Tawfeeq Ahmad/Husain.

Tawqeer
Honour: respect; reverence; veneration.

Tahaw-wur
Bravery: boldness; to plunge into some task without reluctance

Taa'ibah
One who refrains from evil-doings; repentant.

Tabassum
Smile; a silent laugh where the lips do not part.

Tasneem
Name of a fountain in Jannah; to elevate.

Tanweer
(see meaning on boys names)This name is used for boys as well as girls. For boys suffixes such as Ahmad, Ali etc. are used. For girls the word Tanweer is used by itself or with the word 'Baanoo' as suffix as is customary amongst the Indian Muslims of Uttar Pardesh.

Names for Boys	Names for Girls
Thaabit One who is well-established; brave; also the name of a well known sahaabi (RA). Thaaqib Shining brightly; glistening; splendid. Names: Thaaqib Husain and Thaaqib Ahmed. Tharwat Wealth; power; influence.This name is applicable to boys as well as girls. Thanaa 'Praise; applause; eulogy; glorification. Name commonly used is Thanna'ul-Laah.	Tharwat (see above) Thuria-yaa Clustre of seven brilliant stars in Taurus, commonly known as the 'seven sisters'; a wealthy lady; lustre; chandelier. Thameenah Costly; valuable, precious; excellent; exquisite.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Jaabir
Comforter; one who consoles the aggrieved; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Jabbaar
Mighty; one who has the ascendancy; king; one who commiserates the berieved; an attribute of Allah - hence the necessity of the word Abd before Jabbaar as Abdul-Jabbaar.

Ja'far
River; riverlet; brook; canal; name of the cousin of the Prophet sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam and blood brother of Ali (RA). After his demise Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhiwasallam informed the sahaabah (Ra) that Allah Ta'aalaa blessed him with wings in Jannah with which he goes wherever he pleases. Hence the title Tayyaar.

Jalaal
Grandeur; greatness; eminence; glory; majesty.Suitable combinations: Jalaalud-Deen and Jalaal Ahmed.

Jaleel
Great; glorious; illustrious; dignified; an attribute of Allah. Suitable combinations: Jaleelur-Rahmaan and Abdul-Jaleel.

Jamaal
Beauty; elegance; comeliness; of good looks and character.
Names; Mohammad Jamaal, Jamaalud-Deen, Jamaal Ahmad/Husain.JummalA thick rope; a rope with which a boat is tied to the shore.

Jameel
Handsome; physically and morally attractive; name of a sahaabi(RA).A common name is Jameelur-Rahmaan.

Junaid
A small army; name of a great saint who lived in Baghdaad.

Jawaad
Liberal: beneficient; bountiful; generous.
Names: Jawaad Ali, Jawaad Husain, Ali Jawaad, Ahmad

Jaw-waad
Most beneficient; most bountiful; most generous.

Jauhar
Diamond; gem; jewel; pearl; the essence of anything.

Jiyaad
Good; excellent; new; pure; speedy and swift.

Jameelah
A beautiful and elegant lady.

Juwairiyyah
Name of a sacred wife of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhiwasallam.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Khaalid
Permanent; durable; one who does not grow weak even old age; name of a well-known and brave sahaabi, Khalid bin Waleed (RA).

Khaaliq
The Creator; one who creates things from non-existence.
Name: Abdul-Khaaliq

Khabeer
Informer; Allah's epithet meaning knower of everything. Name: Abdul-Khabeer.

Khateeb
An orator; one who delivers the khutbah on Jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions.

Khaleeq
Of good disposition; kind; benign; well-disposed;
Names: Mohammad Khaleeq, Khaleequz-Zamaan.

Khaleel
A sincere friend; Khaleelullah was the title of Sayyidona Ibraaheem (AS) meaning 'friend of Allah'.
Names: Khaleelullah, Khaleelur-Rahmaan, Khaleel Ahmad.

Khaalidah
Permanent; long-living; one who does not grow weak even after attaining old age; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Khadeejah
Name of the beloved wife of Rasoolullah (sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam).

Khawlah
A buck; deer; name of a well-known sahaabi (RA).

Khayrun-Nisaa
The best amongst ladies; the most beautiful amongst ladies.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Daanyaal
Name of prophet of Allah Ta'ala.

Daawood
A prophet to whom the Zaboor was revealed; father of Sulaimaan alayhis-salaam.

Daulah
Riches; happiness; felicity; prosperity.
Names: Asifud-Daulah, Daulat Ali.

Deen
Faith; religion.
Names: Saleemud-Deen, Ikraamud-Deen, Fakhrud-Deen.

Daiyaan
A mighty ruler; judge; guard; protector; one who does not render any deed worthless but compensates accordingly; Allah's attribute.
Name: Abdul-Dayyaan.

Durrah
A large or precious pearl; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Zaakir
One who constantly praises and remembers Allah Ta'aala.
Names: Zaakir Husain, Zakir Ahmad, Zaakir Hasan.

Zakaa
Keen perception; sharpness of mind; deep insight; sagacity.
Name: Zakaa'ud-Deen.

Zukaa
The sun; dawn; morning.
Names: Zokaa-ur-Rahmaam, Zokaa'ul-Laah, Zokaa'udDeen.

Zakee
One who has a sharp mind and keen perception; intelligent.
Name: Zakiyyud-Deen.

Zulfaqaar
Name of a celebrated sword which fell into the hand of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam in the Battle of Badr and which was then presented to Ali (RA).
Note: It is incorrect to say Fiqaar - with kasrah.

Zul-Kifl
Name of a prophet of Allah.

Zun-Noon
The appellation of Yoonus (AS) meaning The Man of the Whale, since he was swallowed by a whale; also name of a saint - Zun-Noon Misree.

Zaakirah
One who constantly remembers and glorifies Allah.

Zaakiyah
A lady with keen perception and a sharp mind; an intelligent lady.

Zakiyyah
A lady with a sharp mind and keen perception; intelligent.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Raashid
Pious; follower of the right path.

Raaghib
Willing; desirous; inclined towards .... anything.

Rabb
The Sustainer; master; an attribute of Allah.
Name: Abdur-Rabb.

Rabbaanee
One who is attached to Allah; devotee; one possessing knowledge of Allah and His kingdom. The word 'Ghulaam' is usually used as a prefix as Ghulaam Rabbaanee.

Rahmaan
Allah's attribute meaning Most Merciful, Most Kind.
Suitable combination of names are: Hasanur-Rahmaan, Jaleelur- Rahmaan, Azeezur-Rahmaan, Abdur-Rahmaan, Ahmadur-Rahmaan, Shafeequr Rahmaan, Hifzur-Rahmaan, Hafeezur-Rahmaan, Khaleelur- Rahmaan, AteequrRahmaan, Fadhlur-Rahmaan, Mahfoozur-Rahmaan.

Rahmat
Sympathy; mercy.
Name: Rahmatul-Laah.

Raheem
Allah's epithet meaning Most Merciful, Most Kind.
Name: Abdur-Raheem.

Razzaaq
Allah's attribute meaning The Provider, The Sustainer,
Name: Abdur-Razzaaq.

Rashaad
To acquire guidance, to lead a righteous life.

Rasheed
Righteous; one who guides on the right path; Allah's attribute.
Name: Rasheed, Abdur-Rasheed.

Ridhaa
Pleasure; contentment; approval.
Names: Ahmad Ridhaa, Ridhaa Ali.

Ridhwaan
Pleasure; happiness; Jannah; doorkeeper of Jannah.

Radhee
A lover; suitor.
Name: Riyaadhud-Deen.

Rif'at
Dignity; exaltation; eminence; nobility.Name: Mohammad Rif'at.

Rafee
'High; sublime; exalted; of nobility and dignity.
Name: Mohammad Rafee', Rafee'Ahmad, Rafee'ud-Deen.

Rafeeq
Friend; associate; companion; a soft and kind - hearted person.

Ra'oof
An attribute applied to Allah, meaning Most Merciful, Most Kind. Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam is also referred to as Ra'oof in the Holy Qur'aan
Name: Abdur-Ra'oof.

Ra'ees
Leader; chief; captain; prince; nobleman.
Name: Ra'ees Ahmed.

Rayaadh
Gardens; Jannah.
Name: Riyaadhud-Deen.

Rayhaan
A sweet-smiling plant; any flower besides rose; comfort.

Raabi'ah
Fourth; name of a saint who lived in Basrah.

Raashidah
Pious; righteous; follower of the right path.

Raadhiyah
Pleased; happy; contented.

Rabee'ah
Abounding in green foliage.RaheemahKind; affectionate.

Rasheedah
Righteous; of good character; one who leads onto the right path.

Ridhwaanah
Pleasure; contentment.

Radhiyyah
Pleased; delighted; contented.

Ra'nna
Lovely; beautiful; graceful; delicate.

Rif'at
Dignity; exaltation; eminence, nobility.

Rafee'ah
High; sublime; exalted; a lady of honour and nobility.

Rafeeqah
Friend; associate; companion; a soft - and kind-hearted lady.

Ruqaiyah
Name of the beloved daughter of Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam.

Rumaanah
A pomegranate seed.

Ra'eesah
Leader; chief; princess; a noble lady; a wealthy lady.

Raihaanah
A bouquet of flowers; a sweet-smelling flower; name of a sahaabi.

Some Added Names
Rumaisa:
It was the name of Umm-e-Sulaim, mother of Anas bin Malik. Literally it means one who postpones or suspends a calamity; one who removes enmity between two persons, making them friends.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Zaahid
A devotee; an ascetic; one who renounces the world and is fully devoted to Allah. Names; Zaahid Husain, Zaahid Ahmad.

Zaahir
A blooming flower; a bright and shining colour; lofty.

Zubaid
The diminutive of zubd meaning cream, butter etc.

Zubair
A brave and wise person; name of one of the Asharah Mubash-shrah.

Zufar
Lion; a brave person; an army; a flowing river; name of an authority in fiqh during the time of Imaam Aboo Haneefah (RA).

Zakariyyaa
Name of a prophet of Allah.

Zakee
Pure; virtuous; clean; truthful.
Names: Zakee Ahmad, Zakiyyud-Deen.

Zaheer
Blooming; shining; luminous.

Ziyaad
Increase; surplus; plenty.

Zaid
Abundance; excess surplus; name of a sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Zain
Ornament; beauty; grace; honour; to beautify; to decorate. Suitable combination of names: Zainul-Aabideen, ZainudDeen.

Zaahidah
A hermit; a lady who renounces this world and devotes herself fully to Allah.

Zaahirah
A blooming flower; of bright and lovely colour, lofty.

Zubaidah
Diminutive of zubdah. Cream; butter.

Zahraa'
Beautiful; also the name of The Lady of Jannah, Faatamaah (RA).

Zuhrah
The planet venus; beauty; virtue; elegance; splendour.

Zahrah
Spirit; courage; power; freshness; flower.

Zulaikhah
A lady with such beauty that it leaves people gaping in wonderment.

Zaleekhah
Meaning is same as above.

Zaib
Beauty.
Name: Zaibun-Nisaa' - the most beautiful amongst ladies.

Zaitoon
The olive tree or the olive fruit.

Zaitoonah
Singular of zaitoon meaning one olive.

Zainab
Name of a beautiful tree exuding fragrance; name of the elder daughter of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; also name of one of his sacred wives.

Zeenat
Beauty; elegance; adornment.
A suitable combination: Zeenatun-Nisaa'.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Saajid
One who is in the position of prostrating (making sajdah). Name: Saajid Ali.

Saalim
Safe; sound; perfect; complete.

Subbooh
Extremely pure; Allah's attribute.Name: Abdus-Subbooh.

Sattaar
An attribute of Allah meaning one who conceals faults ... by the veil of His mercy.Name: Abdus-Sattaar.

Sajjaad
One who constantly prostrates (makes sajdah).
Name: Sajjaad Ali; Sajjaad Husain; Sajjaad Ahmad.

Siraaj
Lamp; the sun; candle.Name: Siraaj Ahmad, Siraajud-Den.
Note: It is incorrect to pronounce this word as Shiraaz, for Shiraaz is the name of a town in Iran. The correct pronunciation is Siraaj.

Sa'aadat
Prosperity; happiness; good fortune; auspiciousness.
Name: Sa'aadat Husain.

Sa'ad
Felicity; prosperity; name of one of the Ashar Mubashsharah i.e., the 10 sahaabah (RA) who were given the good news of their pardon and assured abode in Jannah.
Name: Sa'dud-Deen and Sa'dullah.

Sa'ood
Fortunate; Pious; auspicious, prosperous.

Sa'eed
Fortunate; auspicious; venerable; dignified; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Sufyaan
Name of a well-known sahaabi (RA)

Sikandar
(See Iskandar - under 'Chapter of Alif').

Silaah
Arms; armour; weapons.
Name: Silaahud-Deen.

Salaam
Salvation; peace; free from any blemish or vice; attribute of Allah.
Name: Abdus-Salaam.

Sultaan
King; emperor; power; victory; conquest; proof.

Salmaan
One who is safeguarded against all calamities; mild; affable; perfect; of cool temperament.

Saleem
Mild; affable; perfect; healthy; guarded against calamities.

Sulaimaan
Name of a prophet of Allah; blessed son of Daawood alayhissalaam.

Sameer
One who narrates stories or tales in the night; a story teller.

Samee'
Allah's epithet meaning The Listener, The Knower.
Names: Abdus-Samee', Samee'ul-Haqq, Samee'ud-Deen.

Sahl
Easy; soft; smooth; soft soil; contented.

Suhail
The star Canopus.Name: Suhail Ahmad.

Saif
Sword; Saifullah was the title of Khaalid bin Waleed radhiyallahu-anhu meaning 'Sword of Allah'.
Names: Saifud-Deen and Saifur-Rahmaan.

Saajidah
Prostrating in prayer (salaah); one who makes sajdah.

Saarah
Name of the sacred wife of Ibraaheem (AS); mother of Is-haaq (AS). It means sheet or veil.

Saar-rah
A lady whose charming manner causes joy and happiness.

Saahirah
Earth; moon; a spring which flows constantly.

Sa'diyah
Good fortune; happiness; blessed; name of the lady who had breastfed Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam Haleemah Sa'diyah.

Sa'eedah
Fortunate; auspicious; august; venerable; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Sakeenah
Comfort; ease; something. Meaning is same as above.

Sukainah
Diminutive of sakeenah. Meaning is same as above

Salaamah
Salvation; peace; free from blemish; ease; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Sultaanah
Queen; ruler.

Salmah
To obey; to bow the head in submission and obedience.

Salmaa
Name of an extremely beautiful Arab lady. Therefore, metaphorically, a beloved could be called 'Salmaa'.

Saleemah
Mild; affable; healthy; without defect; protected from calamities; having a calm and serene disposition; tolerant.

Sameerah
One who narrates stories in the night; a story-teller.

Sameenah
A healthy girl; fertile land without rock and stone.

Sumaiyah
Name of a lady sahaabi (RA) who was the first amongst ladies to be martyred for Islaam.

Saudah
Name of one of the honourable wives of Rasoolullah sallallaahu- alayhi-wasallam.

Suhailah
Canopy; tent; marquee.

Saiyidah
Lord; chief.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Shaafee
Healer; restorer of health; one of the attributes of Allahu Ta'ala.
Name: Abdush-Shaafee.

Shaakir
Grateful; contented.

Shaahid
Witness; angel; day of Jumu'ah; day of Qiyaamah; an attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Shaaheen
A royal, white falcon.

Shabbeer
Beautiful; virtuous; dignified; title of Imaam Husain radhiyallaah-anhu.Common name: Shabbeer Ahmad.

Shujaa'
Brave; bold.
Names: Shujaa'ud-Deen, Shujaa'ul-Laah, Shujaa'ur-Rahmaan.

Shujaa'at
Bravery; valour; fearlessness.Name: Shujaa'at Ali.

Shajee'
Brave; bold; fearless.

Sharf
Honour; honour and esteem due to some meritorious achievement.Name: Sharfud-Deen.

Shareef
Noble; eminent; legitimate; chief of a tribe; one with an honourable family background; urbane.

Shu'aa
The rays of the sun; sunshine; light; lustre; splendour.
Suitable combinations: Shu'aa'ur-Rahmaan, Shu'aa'ud-Deen.

Shuaib
Name of an illustrious prophet of Allah Ta'aala.

Shafaa'at
Intercession; recommendation; entreaty.
Names: Shafaa'at Ahmad, Shafaa'at Husain, Shafaa'at Ali.

Shafee'
Intercessor; mediator; an attribute of Nabi sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Name: Mohammad Shafee'.

Shafeeq
Affectionate; compassionate; kind-hearted friend.
Names: Shafeeq Ahmad, Shafeequr-Rahmaan.

Shakoor
Most grateful; one who gives due appreciation; one who can appreciate the worth of any deed; an attribute of Allah Ta'aala.
Name: Abdush-Shakoor.

Shakeel
Comely; handsome; well-shaped; well-formed.
Name: Shakeel Ahmad.

Shams
The sun.
Names: Shamsud-Deen, Shamsul-Haqq.

Shameem
Fragrant; scent; a sweet-smelling breeze; lofty.
Name: Shameemud-Deen.

Shaukat
Dignity; magnificence; grandeur; pomp; power.
Name: Shaukat Ali.

Shahaab
Flame; brightness of flame; meteor; a man of experience.
Name: Shahaabud-Deen.

Shaheed
Present; witness; one who give evidence based on truth; a martyr.

Shaikh
Chief; an experienced man; an old man.

Shaakirah
Grateful; contented.

Shaahidah
Witness; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Shajee'ah
Brave; bold; Courageous.

Sharfaa'
A most noble and honourable lady; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Shareefah
Nobel; eminent; legitimate; gentle; urbane.

Shafee'ah
Intercessor; mediator.

Shafeeqah
Affectionate; compassionate; a kind-hearted friend.

Shakeelah
Comely; beautiful; well-formed; well-shaped.

Shamaamah
The fragrance of scent or itr; perfume.

Shamoodah
Diamond.

Shameelah
Natural disposition; character; quality; virtue; a Young shoot; a but.

Shameemah
Fragrant; sweet-smelling scent; a sweet breeze.

Shahlaa
Having grey eyes with a shade of red; a species of the Nacissus flower

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Saabir
One who patiently and stoically endures all hardships and difficulties; title of Ayyoob alayhis-salaam.

Saadiq
True; sincere; faithful; veracious; a man of his word.

Saalih
Virtuous; chaste; righteous; name of a well-known prophet of Allah.

Sabeeh
Beautiful; handsome; one with a fair complexion.
Names with good combination: Sabeeh Ahmad, Sabeehud-Deen.

Saboor
Patient; forbearing; one who overlooks the faults of other.
Name: Abdus-Saboor.

Sadr
The breast; chest; bosom; the highest part; the highest person; chief.
Name: Sad-rud-Deen.

Siddeeq
Just; true; sincere; a sincere friend; One who is true in word and deed; title of Sayyiduna Aboo Bakr radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Sagheer
Small; slender; tender.
Names: Sagheer Ahmad, Sagheer Husain

Safdar
A violent warrior; one who breaks the enemy's ranks.Names: Safdar Husain, Safdar Ali.

Safwaan
Hard rock having luster; a cold, cloudless day, name of a sahaabi.

Safee
Pure; just; righteous; pious; a sincere friend; title of Sayyiduna Aadam alayhi-salaam was Safiyul-Laah meaning Allah's Friend.

Salaah
Peace; concord; treaty; rectitude or moral uprightness.
Name: Salaahud-Deen.

Samad
The Eternal; High; one who is not dependent on anyone and on whom everyone and everything is dependent; Allah's attribute.
Name: Abdus-Samad.

Saulat
Pomp; dignity; majesty.
Names: Saulat Husain, Saulat Ahmad.

Saabirah
One who endures hardships stoically and with great endurance.

Saadiqah
True; sincere; faithful; veracious; a lady word is her honour.

Saalihah
Virtuous; a chaste woman; righteous.

Sabeehah
Beautiful; handsome; a lady with a fair complexion.

Sughraa
Small; smallest; name of the younger daughter of Imaam Husain (RA).

Sagheerah
Small; Slender; tender.

Safiyyah
Pure; righteous; the most valuable portions of the spoils of battle; a palm tree bearing much fruit; name of one of the honorable wives of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Names for Boys	Names for Girls
Dhaamin One who stands surety for another; one who helps. Name; Dhaamin Ahmad. Dhiyaa' Light, splendour; brilliance. Names: Dhiya-ul-Haq, Dhiyaa-ud-Deen, Dhiyaa-ur-Rahmaan.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Aabid
Worshiper; devotee; devout.
Good combinations: Aabid Husain/Ali; Aabidullah.

Aatiq
Free; liberated; independent.Name: Aatiq Ali.

Aadil
Just; upright; sincere; attribute of Nabi sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Aarif
One who possesses knowledge of Allah and His kingdom; a devotee.

Ashiq
A lover; a suitor.
Names: Aashiq Ali, Aashiq Ilaahee.

Aasim
Chaste; protected; safe; name of a great Imaam of Tajweed.

Aaaqil
Wise; intelligent; sensible.

Aalam
The world; the universe; Aalamgheer was the name of a king of the Mugal dynasty - Aurangzeb.
Name: Badr-e-Aalam.

Aamir
One who inhabits; one who performs Umrah; of a sahaabi.

Ubaadah
Name of a prominent sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Abd
A servant; a devotee; a slave. This word is used in combination with the word Allah or any attribute of Allah Ta'ala and His Rasool e.g. Abdullah, Abdul-Haqq, Abdur-Rasool, Abdun-Nabi.

Abbaas
A furious lion that mauls its prey to pieces; pomp; name of the uncle of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Ubaid
Diminutive of Abd meaning 'small servant'. Ubaidullah was the name of sahaabi (RA) as well.
Names: Ubaidul-lah. Ubaidur-Rahmaan. Ubaidul-Haqq.

Ateeq
Ancient; antiquated; liberated; Title of Sayyidona Aboo Bakr (RA).
Name: Ateequr-Rahmaan.

Uthmaan
The young of a lark; a beautiful pan; name of the third Caliph of Islam.

Adnaan
Name of a leader of the tribe of Quraish. The Prophet sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam was from this tribe.

Adeel
One who dispenses justice.

Irfaan
Knowledge; discernment; science; wisdom; knowledge of Allah Ta'ala and His kingdom.

Urwah
Name of a prominent sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Uzair
Name of a prophet of Allah Ta'ala.

Azeez
Dear; beloved; respected; esteemed; precious; powerful; rare; an attribute of Allah Ta'ala.
Names: Azeezur-Rahmaan/Deen, Azeez Ahmad, Abdul-Azeez.

Atta'
A gift; present; favour; bounty; generosity.
Names: Ataa'ul-lah, Ataa'ur-Rahmaan, Ataa'ul-Haqq.

Azeem
Great; dignified; exalted. An epithet of Allah Ta'ala.
Names: Abdul-Azeem, Azeemud-Deem.

Uqbah
Name of an illustrious sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Aqeel
A wise, intelligent and sensible man: name of Ali's (RA) brother.

Ikramah
A female pigeon: name of an illustrious sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Alaa'
Glory; sublimity; superiority.
Name: Alaa'ud-Deen.

Alee (usually-spelt Ali)
Sublime; eminent; honourable; Allah's attribute; son-in-law and cousin of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Names: Ahmad Ali, Muhammad Ali, Zubair Ali, Abbaas Ali.

Aleem
Wise; learned; omniscient; an epithet applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Names: Abdul Aleem, Aleemud-Deen.

Imaad
A pillar: a military envoy.
Names: Imdaadud-Deen, Imdaadul-Haqq.

Ammaar
Once with strong Imaan; tolerant of dignity; one who is punctual in Salaah with Jamaat; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Umar
Name of the second caliph of Islaam.

Amr
Name of a well-known sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Imraan
Population; civilization; careful observance of rules of etiquette; affibility. Name of the father of Maryam alayhas-salaam.

Inaayat
Favour:, bounty; kindness.
Names: Inaayat Ahmad; Inaayat Husain; Inaayatul-Lah.

Eesaa (usually spelt Isa)
Name of a well-known prophet of Allah. He is also known as Maseeh and Roohul-Lah.

Aabidah
Worshipper; devotee; devout.

Aatiqah
Emancipated; a beautiful lady; of honourable family back-ground.

Aatikah
A lady who is richly perfumed.

Aadilah
Just; upright; sincere; righteous.

Aarifah
A lady possessing knowledge of Allah and His kingdom; a devotee.

Aasimah
Safe; chaste; virtuous; a title for the holy city of Madinah.

Aatirah
Of good fragrance; a connoisseur of fragrance.

Aaqilah
Wise; Sensible; intelligent.

Aakifah
A lady who worships Allah in solitude.

Aamirah
An occupant of an abode one who makes Umrah or Ziyaarah; abundant treasurer

Aa'ishah (usually spelt Ayesha)
A prosperous, happy and fortunate lady; name of the sacred wife of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; Aboo Bakr's (RA) daughter.

Azraa
A young lady: an unpierced pearl retaining its pristine beauty; the title attributed to Maryam (AS), the mother of Eesaa (AS).

Azeezah
Dear; respected; esteemed; precious; rare; powerful.

Ismat
Chastity; honour; protection.

Atiyyah
A grant; a gift; bounty; present.

Azeemah
Great; encompassing; dignified.

Iffat
Purity: chastity; modesty; virtue; abstinence.

Afraa’
A lady with a fair complexion; a buck.

Afeefah
Pure; chaste; modest; decent; upright.

Aqeelah
A wise and intelligent lady; a sensible lady; name of lady sahaabi.

Ammaarah
A lady with strong Imaan; tolerant; a lady who is most punctual in carrying out the commandments of Allah Ta'ala; name of a sahaabi.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Ghaffaar
Allah's attribute 'Most Forgiving'. Most 'Most Merciful'.
Name: Abdul-Ghaffaar.

Ghafoor
Allah's epithet meaning 'Most Forgiving'. 'Most Merciful'.
Name: Abdul-Ghafoor.

Ghulaam
Boy; servant
Name: Ghulaamullah

Ghanee
Prosperous: wealthy; opulent; independent: Allah's attribute.
Name: Abdul-Ghanee

Ghauth
A title applied to saints and devotees who are continuously engaged in worshipping Allah Ta'ala 'Gauth; literally means a redresser of grievances or a helper or defender. According to this meaning Allah Ta'ala is also 'Ghauth’. Name usually kept is Ghulaam Ghauth.

Ghiyaath
Deliverance from hardships; redress; aid given in time of need. An ideal combination; Ghiyaathud-Deen.

Ghazaalah
A young deer; gazelle; the sun.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Faakhir
Excellent; precious; honourable.

Faarooq
One who distinguishes between right and wrong; title of Umar (RA)

Faadhil
An accomplished person; virtue and knowledge.

Fattaah
One who opens; one who attains victory; an attribute of Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Fattaah.

Fath
Victory; success; conquest; opening.
Name: Fathe-Muhammad.

Fakhr
Glory; a thing to be proud of.
Suitable combination: Fakhrud-Deen.

Farhaan
Glad; joyful.
Suitable combination of names: Farhaan Ahmad and Farhaan Ali.

Furqaan
A criterion (for distinguishing truth from falsehood). Another name for the Qur'aan since it distinguishes truth from falsehood.
Name: Furqaan Ahmad.

Fareed
Singular; unique; precious; a precious pearl.
Name: Fareedud-Deen.

Fadhl
Excellence; virtue; superiority; extra; grace; bounty, wisdom.
Good combination of names: Fadhlullaah, Fadhlur-Rahmaan, Fadhlul-Kareem.

Fudhail
Diminutive of Fadhl.

Faqeer
One who leads a life of piety; one who renounces the world.
Suitable combinations: Faqeer Ahmed, Faqeer Muhammad, Faqeer Hasan.

Faheem
Intelligent; learned.
Names: Faheemud-Deen, Faheem Ahmad.

Fu’aad
The heart.

Faisal
An impartial judge; an arbitrator.

Faidh
Generosity; grace; favour; beneficience; abundance.
Names: Faidud-Deen, Faidh Ahmad.

Fay-yaadh
One who confers great favours; most generous and bountiful.

Fu-yoodh
Plural of Faidh meaning favours, bounties.
Name. Fuyoodhur-Rahmaan.

Faakhirah
Excellent; precious; honourable.

Faadhilah
An accomplished lady; surplus; knowledge and virtue.

Faatimah
The baby girl who is weaned; name of the beloved daughter of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam and wife of Ali (RA).

Faaizah
Successful; prosperous; victorious.

Farhaanah
Glad; joyful

Farhat
Delight; pleasure; joy.

Firdows
A garden; paradise; a bed of roses.

Fareedah
Unique; singular; precious.

Fadheelah
Excellent; perfection; virtue; knowledge.

Fawziyah
Victorious; successful; one who has attained salvation.

Faheemah
Intelligent; learned.

Fay-yaadhah
A lady who confers great favours; most generous and bountiful.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Taariq
The morning star; a night traveler; name of a great Muslim warrior who conquered Spain. Jabal-al-Taariq which has been changed to Gilbrator is named after him. Also the name of a Sahaabi (RA)

Taalib
A seeker; an enquirer; a lover
Names: Aboo Taalib; Taalibur-Rahmaan; Taalib Husain

Taahaa
Name of a Surah in the holy Qur’aan
An ideal combination: Taahaa Husain

Taahir
Pure; chaste; pious; clean; name of a Sahaabi (RA)

Tufail
Intercession; mediation; name of a Sahaabi (RA)

Talhah
Name of a Sahaabi (RA)

Tal’at
Appearance; countenance
Name: Tal’at Husain

Tayyib
Good; sweet; agreeable; pure; chaste; Halaal

Taahirah
Pure; chaste; pious; clean

Taybah
Pure; excellent; another name for the holy city of Madinah

Tayyibah
Good; sweet; agreeable; pure; chaste; Halaal; blessed; an attribute of Madinah

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Qaadir
Powerful; mighty; capable; an epithet applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Oaadir.

Qaasim
One who distributes, name of the beloved son of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; also his attribute.

Quddoos
Holy; pure; free from any defeets; an attribute of Allah Ta'ala. Name: Abdul-Quddoos.

Qadeer
Powerful; mighty; an epithet exclusively applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Qadeer.

Qutub
The fulcrum around which the mill-stone rotates; the leader on whom depends the affairs of the people; best; the northern star.
Name: Qutubud-Deen

Qamar
The moon;
Suitable combination of names: Qamrul-Islaam and Qamrud-Deen

Qawee
Strong; Powerful; firm; mighty an attribute of Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Qawee.

Qay-yoom
Everlasting; an epithet applied exclusively to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Qayyoom.

Qudsiyyah, Qud-doosiyyah
A girl who is free from any physical or moral defects; a blessed girl; a pious girl; celestial

Qamar
The Moon
Name: Qamrun-Nisaa

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Kaazim
Once who suppresses his anger; strong; the title of Imaam Moosaa (RA), the son of Imaam Ja'far Saadiq (RA).

Kaamil
Perfect; complete; total; learned.

Kabeer
Immense; great; senior; Allah's epithet.

Karaamat
Generosity; magnificence; excellence; supernatural power.
Name: Karaamat Ali.

Karam
Kindness; generosity; bounty clemency.
Names: Karam Ali, Karam Ilaahee.

Kareem
Bountiful; magnificent; gracious; merciful; an attribute of Allah.
Name: Abdul-Kareem.

Kifaayat
Abundance; self-sufficience.
Name: Kifaayatulla.

Kaleem
A speaker; when two persons are conversing with one another then the one is called "Kaleem" with respect to his fellow-speaker; Kaleemullah was the title of Sayyiduna Moosaa (AS) since he conversed with Allah Ta'ala.

Kauthar
Name of a fountain in Jannah.

Kaamilah
Complete; perfect

Kareemah
A generous lady; bountiful; something invaluable.

Kulthoom
A lady with rosy, healthy cheeks; name of the beloved daughter of Rasoolullah sallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Kauthar
Name of a fountain in Jannah

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Laa’iq
Worthy; deserving; capable; decent.
Names; Laa'iq Ahmad, Laa'iq Ali.

Lutf
Kindness; courtesy; favour.
Names: Lutfur-Rahmaan.

Lateef
Delicious; agreeable; fine; delicate; courteous; elegant; benevolent; an epithet applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Lateef.

Luqmaan
Name of a great sage, Hakeem or prophet whose mention is made in the Holy Qur'aan. This word is sometime used metaphorically for a wise, intelligent and experienced man.

Loot
Name of a great prophet of Allah Ta'ala.

La'eeq
Worthy; capable; clever.

Liyaaqat
Worth; capability; merit.
Good combinations: Liyaaqat Ali/Ahmad.

Laa’iqah
Worthy; deserving; capable; decent.

Lubnaa
A tree yielding a milk-like liquid which is even sweeter than honey.

Lateetah
Pleasantry; humour.

Laylaa
Name of the beloved mistress of Majnoon in the famous tales of Laylaa Majnoon, also the name of a lady sahaabi (RA).

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Maajid
Glorious: honourable; generous; Allah's attribute.
Names: Abdul-Maajid, Maajid Ali.

Maalik
Master; lord; an epithet applied to Allah Ta'ala; name of a Sahaabi.
Name: Abdul-Maalik.

Mubaarak
Blessed; auspicious; august; fortunate.

Mobeen
Manifest; clear; Rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam attribute.

Mateen
Strong; solid; of resolute mind; The Prophet's attribute.
Names: Mateen Ahmad, Mateenud-Deen.

Mujtabaa
Elected; chosen; title of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Mujeeb
One who answers; one who accepts or grants something; Allah's epithet.
Name: Abdul-Muieeb.

Majeed
Glorious; noble; exalted; an epithet of Allah Ta'ala.
Names: Abdul-Majeed, Majeedul-Deen.

Muhibb
A lover; friend.
Names: Muhibbullah, Muhibbur-Rahmaan.

Mahboob
Beloved.
Names: Mahboobur-Rahmaan, Mahboobul-Haqq, Mahboob-e-Ilaahee.

Muhsin
Benefactor; benificient; one who confers favours.

Mahfooz
Preserved; guarded; secure.
Name: Mahfoozur-Rahmaan.

Muhammad
The praised one; name of last prophet of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala shower his blessings upon him.

Mahmood
Praiseworthy; elegant; attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Muhyee
One who gives and sustains life; one of the attributes of Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Muhiyyud-Deen.

Mukhtaar
Selected; chosen; the most exquisite; one who acts with a free will; one who has the choice; invested with authority and power; attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Names: Mukhtaar Ahmed /Husain.

Makhdoom
One who is held in reverence and served by other; lord; master.

Mud-dath-thir
One who is enwrapped in cloth; an attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; name of a surah in the Holy Qur'aan.

Muraad
Desire, intention.

Murtaadh
Disciplined; one who endeavours in worshipping Allah Ta'ala and in suppressing the desires of the nafs or self.

Murtadhaa
Chosen; agreeable acceptable; title of Ali radhiyallaahu-anhu.

Mirsab
Prudent; wise; name of the sword of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Murshid
An instructor; a guide.

Marghoob
Desired; desirable; pleasant.

Muzzammil
One who is enwrapped in cloth; title of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; name of a surah in the Holy Qur'aan.

Mustafeedh
Profiting; one who is desirous of gaining.
Name: Mustafeedhur-Rahmaan; Mustafeedhul-Hasam; Mustafeedh Ahmad.

Mas’ood
Prosperous; happy; dutiful; obedient; fortunate; name of an illustrious sahaabi (RA).
Name: Mas'ood Ahmad.

Muslim
One who professes Islaam; one who makes obeisance to the will of Allah Ta'ala and Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam, name of a sahaabi (RA).
Names: Muslim Ahmad, Muhammad Muslim.

Maseeh
One who is blessed with piety from the cradle to the grave; another name of Hadhrat Eesaa (AS).
Names: Maseehullah, Maseeh Ahmad.

Mushtaaq
Desirous of; yearning for; hopeful of.
Names: Mushtaaq Ahmad, Mushtaaq Ali.

Mashkoor
The person to whom one is indebted.
Name: Mashkoor Ahmad.

Mash-hood
Present; manifest; The Day of Jumu'ah; The Day of Judgment; The Day of Arafah.

Misbaah
Lamp; lantern.
Names: Misbaahullah, Misbaahud-Deen, Misbaahul-islaam.

Musad-diq
One who accepts another's word as truth.

Mustafaa
Chosen; title of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Muslih
A reformer.
Name: Muslihud-Deen.

Muttalib
Name of the grandfather of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.
Name: Abdul-Muttalib.

Matloob
Desired; required.
Name: Matloobur-Rahmaan.

Mutee’
Obedient; submissive.
Suitable combination of names: Mutee'ul-Haqq, Mutee'ullah. Mutee'ur-Rahmaan.

Muzaffar
Victorious.
Name: Muzaffar Ahmad.

Mazhar
A spectacle; sight; view.
Name: Mazhar Ali, Mazhar Husain.

Mu'aawiyah
A gallant lad; a powerful lad who overpower his opponent without difficulty: a leader who is able to assemble his subordinates by a single command; name of a Sahabi(RA).

Ma'roof
Well-known; famous; noted.
Name: Muhammad Ma'roof.

Mu'izz
One who bestows honour i.e. Allah Ta'ala.
Names: Abdul-Mu'izz, Mu'izzud-Deen.

Ma’soom
Innocent; protected.
Names: Muhammad Ma'soom, Ma'soom Ahmad.

Mu'azzam
Honounred, exalted; revered
Name: Mu'azzam Ali.

Mu’een
A helper; an aide.
Name: Mu'eenud-Deen, Mu'eenul-Haqq.

Mughnee
One who releases another form straitened circumstance; Allah's epithet.
Name: Abdul-Mughnee.

Miftaah
Key
Names: Miftaahullah, Miftaahud-Deen.

Maqbool
Chosen; accepted.
Names: Maqboolur-Rahmaan, Maqbool Husain, Maqbool Ahmad.

Muqtadir
Power; mighty; Allah's attribute.
Name: Abdul-Muqtadir.

Muqsit
Just; impartial; Allah's attribute.
Name: Abdul-Muqsit.

Maqsood
Aim; object.
Name: Maqsood Ahmad.

Muqeet
Provider; an attribute applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Muqeet.

Mukarram
Venerable; noble; illustrious.

Malik
King; an attribute applied to Allah Ta'ala.

Mumtaaz
Distinguished; illustrious; excellent.
Name: Mumtaaz Ahmad.

Mannaan
A great benefactor, an attribute applied to Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Mannaan.

Mansoor
One who is given assistance; protected; triumphant.
Names; Mansoor Ahmad, Mansoorul-Haqq.

Mun'im
Generous; benefactor; Allah's epithet.
Name: Abdul-Mun'im.

Munawwar
Brilliant; illuminated.
Name: Munawwar Ali.

Minhaaj
Way; road.
Name: Minhaajud-Deen.

Muneeb
One who turns to Allah Ta'ala ... seeking His pardon.
Names: Muneeb Ahmad, Muneebur-Rahmaan.

Muneer
Splendid; shining; something that reflects light.

Moosaa (usually spelt Moosa)
Name of an illustrious prophet of Allah.

Mu'min
A Believer; one who advocates peace and harmony; Allah's attribute.
Name: Mu'min, Abdul-Mu'min.

Mahdee
One who is guided rightly; name of an Imaam who will make his expected appearance before Qiyaamah; an attribute of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Muhaimin
One who provides sanctuary from any hazard or danger; one who protect; one who is merciful; an attribute of Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Abdul-Muhaimin.

Ma’moon
Blessed; good fortune.

Maajidah
Glorious; honourable; generous.

Maariyah
A lady with fair complexion; name of one the sacred wives of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam.

Mubeenah
Menifest; clear.

Mateenah
Strong; solid; of resolute mind.

Mujeebah
One who answers or grants something.

Majeedah
Noble; exalted.

Mahmoodah
Praiseworthy; praised; elegant.

Maryam
Name of the mother of Sayyidona Easaa alayhis-salaam and daughter of Imraan alayhis-salaam.

Mas'oodah
Present; manifest.

Ma'soomah
Innocent; protected.

Maleeha
A beautiful and charming lady.

Mumtaaz
Distinguished; exalted.

Munaw-war
Brilliant; illuminated; full of light.

Muneebah
One who turns towards Allah Ta'ala; one who repents.

Muneerah
Brilliant; shinning; something that reflects light.

Moonisah
An intimate friend.

Mahdiyyah
A rightly-guided lady.

Mu'minah
A lady who believes or has Imaan in Allah; a lady who offers peace and harmony.

Maimoonah
Blessed; of good fortune.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Zaahir
Apparent; evident; one of the attributes of Allah Ta'ala.
Name: Zaahir Husain.

Zafar
Victory; triumph; name of a sahaabi (RA).
Names: Zafar Husain, Zafar Ahmad.

Zafeer
Of firm and resolute intention.
Name: Zafeerud-Deen.

Zuhoor
Appearing; arising, visibility.
Names: Zuhoor Ahmad, Zaheerul-Husain

Zaheer
An ally; an associate; a protector.
Names: Zaheer Ahmad, Zaheerul-Islaam.

Zaheerah
An ally; an associate; a protector.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Naasir
Helper; aide; defender
Name: Naasir Ali

Naazhim
Administrator; director; governor; a composer of verses
Name: Naazhimud-Deen

Nabeel
Handsome; intelligent; dexterous; one who is skilled in archery

Nithaar
To strew; to sacrifice
Name: Nithaar Ahmad

Najam
Star; Planet
Names: Najamul-Islaam, Najmud-Deen

Najeeb
Excellent; noble; generous; praiseworthy

Nadeem
A companion; a courtier

Nazar
Charity; offering; vow; Sadaqah
Names: Nazrur-Rahmaan, Nazrul-Islaam

Nazeer
A warner; a courtier; title of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)
Name: Nazeer Ahmad

Naseem
Zephyr; a cool breeze; fragrant air

Nasar
Help; aid; support; name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu)
Names: Nasrud-Deen, Nasrullah, Nasrul-Haqq

Naseer
A helper; a friend; name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu)

Nizaam
Order; system; a string of pearls
Name: Nizaamud-Deen

Nazheer
Precedent; alike; equal to
Names: Nazheer Ahmad; Nadheer Husain

Nazheef
Clean; neat; chaste
Name: Nazheefud-Deen

Nu’maan
Name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu); Name of Imaam Abu Hanifa

Ni’mat
Blessing; boon; grace; comforts of life
Names: Ni’matullah, Ni’matur-Rahmaan

Na’eem
Pleasure; bounty; Jannah; anything given as gift; name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu)

Nafees
Refined; pure; choice; exquisite

Nooh
Name of Prophet of Allah (Alayhis salaam)

Noor
Light; Allah’s epithet
Suitable names: Muhammad Noor; Noor Muhammad, Noor Ahmad, Noorud-Deen, Noorul-Haqq, Noorul-Islam

Naajidah
Courageous; a lady who accomplished difficult tasks

Naadirah
Rare; choice; precious

Naasirah
Helper; aide; precious

Naadhirah
One with healthy and happy looks; a bright face reflecting luster and Noor

Naafi’ah
Profitable; advantageous; useful; beneficial; good

Naa-irah
Shining; glittering

Naa-ilah
Something worthy acquiring; name of the wife of Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallaahu Anhu)

Nabeelah
Beautiful; intelligent; dexterous

Najmus-Sahar
The morning star

Najmah
Star; a fine species of grass

Najeebah
Excellent; noble; generous; praiseworthy

Najeedah
Brave; a lady who accomplishes difficult tasks

Nadeemah
A companion; friend

Nazeerah
Anything offered as a token of respect; anything given as sacrifice; a child who has been dedicated by his parents to serve Allah

Narjis
A flower resembling the eye; narcissus

Nuzhat / Nuzhah
Freshness; cheerfulness

Nasreen
A white rose; Jericho rose

Naseelah
Honey that flows from the comb

Naseemah
Zephyr; fragrant or cool breeze

Ni-shaat
Cheerfulness; joy; sprightliness

Nusrat
Help; aid; support

Naseerah
A helper; friend; name of a Sahaabi lady (Radhiallaahu Anha)

Nazheerah
Alike; resembling; female head of a group

Nazeefah
Clean; neat; chaste

Ni’mat
A gift or blessing from Allah Ta’ala; boon; grace; comforts of life
Name: Ni’matul-Ain

Na’eemah
Ease; comfort pleasure

Naghmah
Melody; song

Nafeesah
Refined; pure; choice; exquisite

Nak-hat
Fragrance

Noorun-Nisaa
The light of the ladies or the most beautiful among ladies

Naheedah
Soft butter; honourable; attractive

Nay-yar
Luminous; shining

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Waajid
One whose wants are satisfied; one who endervours; an inventor; wealthy; a lover or beloved.
Names: Waajid Ali, Waajid Husain

Waahid
One; without partner; unique; an epithet applied to Allah Ta’ala
Name: Abdul Waahid

Waasi`
Capacious; ample; one who possesses abundant (of anything); Allah’s attribute meaning The All-Controlling
Name: Abdul-Waasi

Wajaahat
Comeliness; dignity; elevated position

Wajeeh
Of good and comely appearance

Waheed
Unique; unparalleled

Wadood
Friend; companions; beloved; Allah’s attribute
Name: Abdul-Wadood

Wazeer
An advisor or counsel to the king; one who renders a helping hand in some task
Names: Wazeer Ahmad / Husain / Ali; Wazeerud-Deen

Waseem
Beautiful; handsome
Names: Waseemuddeen, Waseem Ahmad

Waqaar
Dignity; modesty; constancy; mildness
Names: Waqqaar Ahmad / Husain, Waqqaarul-Haqq, Waqqaarud-Deen

Wakeel
Counsellor; attorney; agent; adroit; Allah’s attribute
Names: Abdul-Wakeel, Wakeel Ahmad

Waleed
Boy; Child; Name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu)

Walee
Prince; lord; friend; guardian; a beloved of Allah Ta’ala; Allah’s attribute
Names: Walee Hasan, Walee Muhammad, Walee Ahmad, Abdul-Walee

Wahab
Gift; name of a Sahaabi (Radhiallaahu Anhu)
Names: Wahabullah, Wahabir-Rahmaan, Wahabul-Haqq

Wahhaab
One who give charity, etc. abundantly; Allah’s attribute
Names: Abdul-Wahhaab

Wahhaaj
Shining; illuminated
Names: Wahhaajud-Deen, Wahhaaj Ahmad

Waajidah
One who has achieved (her goal); one who endervours; a lover or beloved

Waahidah
One; Unique

Waheedah
Unique; unparalleled

Wardah
Rose; rosy; deep red colour; brave

Waseemah
Feminine of Waseem meaning handsome of face; pretty; goodly; elegant

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Haaris
Ploughman; planter.

Haafiz
Guardian; Preserver; one who commits the entire Qur'aan to memory.

Haamid
One who Praises and glorifies Allah, an attribute of RasOolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; also the name of a Sahabi (RA).
A Common name: Haamidullah.

Habeeb
Beloved, friend; Rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam attribute name of a sahaabi (RA).
Combinations: Habeebur-Rahmaan, Habeebullah, Habeeb Ahmad.

Hosaam
Sword
A good combination: Hosaamud-Deen.

Hassaan
Very pious; most wonderful; wise; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Husn
beauty; elegance; comeliness.
A suitable combination: Husnud-Deen.

Hasan
Pious; good; fine; excellent,; name of the beloved grandson of Rasoolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam i.e., elder of the two sons of Ali and Fatimah radhiyallahu-anhumaa.
An attractive combination: Hasanur-Rahmaan.

Haseeb
A person with a noble lineage or family background; a reckoner.

Husain
Diminutive form of Hasan; Pious; beautiful; handsome; name of the younger of the two sons of Ali (RA) and Faatimah (RA).

Hafs
The offspring of a loin; also name of an Imaam of Qiraaat

Hifz
To memorize; to preserve
Name: Hifzur-Rahmaan.

Hafeez
Guardian; protector; an epithet applied to Allahu Ta'aalaa. Names: Hafeezur-Rahmaan, Hafeezud-Deen, Abdul-Hafeez.

Haqq
True; truth; right; Islaam; and attribute of Allah meaning 'The Truth'.
Names: Mobeenul-Haqq, Abdul-Haqq

Hakam
Mediate; arbitrator; an epithet applied to Allah.
Name: Abdul-Hakam.

Hakeem
A sage; a philosopher; a physician; a wise person; Allah's attribute.
Names: Hakeemud-Deen and Abdul-Hakeem.

Haleem
A patient man; one who perseveres; an attribute of Allaho Ta'aalaa.
Names: Abdul-Haleem, Haleemud-Deen, Mohammad Haleem.

Hammaad
One who praises Allah without reservation; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Himaayat
Protection; guardianship; patronage support; defence.
Name: Himmayatul-Laah.

Hamdaan
One who praises (Allah) excessively.

Hamzah
Lion; name of the beloved uncle of Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam whose appelation was Asadullah and Asadur-Rasool meaning' Lion of Allah' and 'Lion of the Prophet'.

Hamood
One who constantly glorifies and praises Allah; one much praised; one who is worthy of praise.
Name: Hamoodur-Rahmaan.

Hameed (same as Hamood)

Name: Abdul-Hameed, Hameedullaah.

Humaid
Diminutive of Hameed. Meaning is same as Hamood Hameed.

Hannaan
Allah's attribute meaning Most Merciful and Most Forgiving.
Name: Abdul-Hannaan.

Haneef
One who casts aside falsehood and professes the truth; one who abandons all false religions and follows Islaam steadfastly. The title of Ibraaheem (AS) attribute to him by Allah for his complete rejection of falsehood and resolute faith in the oneness of Allah.

Haidar
A loin that mauls its prey to pieces; title of Ali radhiyallahuanhu.

Hayy
Ever-alive; an attribute applied exclusively to Allah
Name: Abdul-Hayy

Haarithah
A (lady) farmer or cultivator; lioness.

Haarisah
Guard; protector.

Haafizah
Guardian; protector; a lady who has memorized the entire Qur'aan.

Haamidah
One who praises and glorifies Allah; name of a lady sahaabi (RA).

Habeebah
Beloved; another name for the holy city of Madinah Munawwarah; Most pious; most beautiful; name of a lady sahaabi (RA).

Hasnaa
A pious lady, a beautiful lady.

Husnaa
Most pious; most beautiful; most precious.

Haseenah
A beautiful lady; a girl with an attractive face.

Hafsa
Name of the sacred wife of our beloved Rasool alayhissalaam and the daughter of Umar radhiyallahu-anhu.

Hafeezah
Guardian; protector.

Haleemah
A lady with a tenacity of patience and perseverance; name of the lady who had breast-fed Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam.

Hameedah
One who praises Allah, the praised one; one worthy of praise.

Humayraa
A beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, white; Aa'ishah's (RA) title.

Haneefah
One who rejects falsehood and follows the truth.

Haw-waa
A beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion and somewhat dark lips, name of the wife of Aadam alayhis-salaam-mother of mankind.

Names for Boys

Names for Girls

Haaris
Ploughman; planter.

Haafiz
Guardian; Preserver; one who commits the entire Qur'aan to memory.

Haamid
One who Praises and glorifies Allah, an attribute of RasOolullah sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam; also the name of a Sahabi (RA).
A Common name: Haamidullah.

Habeeb
Beloved, friend; Rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam attribute name of a sahaabi (RA).
Combinations: Habeebur-Rahmaan, Habeebullah, Habeeb Ahmad.

Hosaam
Sword
A good combination: Hosaamud-Deen.

Hassaan
Very pious; most wonderful; wise; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Husn
beauty; elegance; comeliness.
A suitable combination: Husnud-Deen.

Haseeb
A person with a noble lineage or family background; a reckoner.

Husain
Diminutive form of Hasan; Pious; beautiful; handsome; name of the younger of the two sons of Ali (RA) and Faatimah (RA).

Hafs
The offspring of a loin; also name of an Imaam of Qiraaat

Hifz
To memorize; to preserve
Name: Hifzur-Rahmaan.

Hafeez
Guardian; protector; an epithet applied to Allahu Ta'aalaa. Names: Hafeezur-Rahmaan, Hafeezud-Deen, Abdul-Hafeez.

Haqq
True; truth; right; Islaam; and attribute of Allah meaning 'The Truth'.
Names: Mobeenul-Haqq, Abdul-Haqq

Hakam
Mediate; arbitrator; an epithet applied to Allah.
Name: Abdul-Hakam.

Hakeem
A sage; a philosopher; a physician; a wise person; Allah's attribute.
Names: Hakeemud-Deen and Abdul-Hakeem.

Haleem
A patient man; one who perseveres; an attribute of Allaho Ta'aalaa.
Names: Abdul-Haleem, Haleemud-Deen, Mohammad Haleem.

Hammaad
One who praises Allah without reservation; name of a sahaabi (RA).

Himaayat
Protection; guardianship; patronage support; defence.
Name: Himmayatul-Laah.

Hamdaan
One who praises (Allah) excessively.

Hamzah
Lion; name of the beloved uncle of Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam whose appelation was Asadullah and Asadur-Rasool meaning' Lion of Allah' and 'Lion of the Prophet'.

Hamood
One who constantly glorifies and praises Allah; one much praised; one who is worthy of praise.
Name: Hamoodur-Rahmaan.

Hameed (same as Hamood)

Name: Abdul-Hameed, Hameedullaah.

Humaid
Diminutive of Hameed. Meaning is same as Hamood Hameed.

Hannaan
Allah's attribute meaning Most Merciful and Most Forgiving.
Name: Abdul-Hannaan.

Haidar
A loin that mauls its prey to pieces; title of Ali radhiyallahuanhu.

Hayy
Ever-alive; an attribute applied exclusively to Allah
Name: Abdul-Hayy

Haarithah
A (lady) farmer or cultivator; lioness.

Haarisah
Guard; protector.

Haafizah
Guardian; protector; a lady who has memorized the entire Qur'aan.

Haamidah
One who praises and glorifies Allah; name of a lady sahaabi (RA).

Habeebah
Beloved; another name for the holy city of Madinah Munawwarah; Most pious; most beautiful; name of a lady sahaabi (RA).

Hasnaa
A pious lady, a beautiful lady.

Husnaa
Most pious; most beautiful; most precious.

Haseenah
A beautiful lady; a girl with an attractive face.

Hafsa
Name of the sacred wife of our beloved Rasool alayhissalaam and the daughter of Umar radhiyallahu-anhu.

Hafeezah
Guardian; protector.

Haleemah
A lady with a tenacity of patience and perseverance; name of the lady who had breast-fed Rasoolullah sallallaahualayhi-wasallam.

Hameedah
One who praises Allah, the praised one; one worthy of praise.

Humayraa
A beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, white; Aa'ishah's (RA) title.

Haneefah
One who rejects falsehood and follows the truth.

Haw-waa
A beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion and somewhat dark lips, name of the wife of Aadam alayhis-salaam-mother of mankind.