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
