Baby Names: Muslim Name Ideas For Boys And Girls

Here is a selection of Muslim boy and girl names that you could name your new baby.

Every culture has its own traditions and customs when naming babies. Some couples like to wait to name their babies until after the baby is born while others have their baby names picked out before conception. One thing to always keep in mind when deciding on a name for your baby is that this is the name your child will carry around forever. This will be their primary identifier throughout their lives, so choose wisely. In terms of Muslim names, many feel that it is not permissible to name a child simply Allah. If a child is to be given the name Allah it is usually put together with another name. It is also strongly felt that a child's name should express subjection to Allah and no other god. Also, many feel that a child's name should not signify romantic love. Here are some boy and girl Muslim names you may want to use.

Muslim Boy Names

Aahil: A prince

Aalam: World

Aamir: Civilized

Aahmirah: Inhabitant

Aarif: To be aware; knowing

Abdul Aalee: Very high servant

Abdul Adl: A slave of the just

Abdul Kareem: A servant of the generous and noble

Abdul Manaan: A slave of a benefactor

Abid: One who worships

Adeem: Rare

Aniya: Loving; concern

Arbaaz: An eagle

Azfer: A leader

Azlan: A lion

Basharat: Someone who brings good news

Behzad: To be caring and honest

Burhan: Proof

Daanish: Learning, science or wisdom

Dawlah: Happiness and riches

Duhah: Before noon

Emran: Achievement or progress

Eshan: Worthy or in God's grace

Faheem: Intelligent

Fakeeh: Full of cheer

Falah: Successful

Ghazi: Warrior or conqueror

Gulfam: Red face

Hakim: A brother

Hisham: To be generous

Hurrah: Freedom

Kasim: Lovely

Kinza: A hidden treasure

Majdi: To be worthy of praise

Muhib: A friend or one who loves

Nafis: Precious

Noorali: The light of Ali

Pervaiz: A breeze

Qani: Satisfied or state of contentment

Qusay: To be distant

Tali: To be ascending or rising up

Wahib: A liberal donor

Wazir: A minister

Muslim Girl Names

Aalia: To be noble

Adila: Justice

Afreen: To be friendly

Amal: Inspiration and hope

Ameenah: To be trustworthy

Annam: To have God's blessing

Ayra: Respectable

Basaaria: Beautiful

Batinah: Inner or hidden

Chandah: Light of the moon

Dema: A rain cloud

Durrah: A pearl

Eimaan: Faith

Ezzah: One who gives both respect and honor

Fahima: To be intelligent

Fiza: Wind

Fudayl: A learned scholar

Ghania: Beautiful

Hakimah: Judicious and wise

Humra: Rose or beautiful

Ifra: One who gives happiness

Insha: Origination or creation

Jabeen: Forehead

Jian: Life

Kas: Glass

Kyda: Strong or preserved

Lamya: Dark-colored lips

Leila: Night

Lujaina: Silver

Maha: To have large eyes

Mahreen: To be as beautiful and bright as the sun

Mishel: Light

Muna: Water

Mysha: To be happy for your entire life

Naseemah: Breeze

Parveen: Noble

Saba: Sheeba

Sabina: Flower

Saffiya: Best friend

Shanza: A dignified woman

Sumlina: The morning star

Swiyyah: Little one

Tahira: Pure and holy

Tara: Star

Tazmeen: One who has good habits and qualities

Thara: Wealth

Tisha: To be lively and active

Urshia: Someone who belongs in the sky

Varisha: Lightning

Wasimah: Pretty and graceful

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