Choosing a name for your baby is a beautiful responsibility and one of the most exciting decisions you will make as a parent. In Islam, a name is viewed as a lifelong blessing that reflects a child’s identity, character, and faith. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the importance of bestowing honorable and meaningful names upon children.

To make your search as easy as possible, I have organized this extensive directory into highly readable, fast-scanning alphabetical tables.

🚹 Islamic Baby Boy Names & Meanings

Here is a curated A-Z table of strong, meaningful, and beautiful Muslim boy names.

Boys: A to E

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Aaban Angel Aadil Just / Fair
Aahil Prince Aalam World
Aamir Populous / Full Aaqib Follower
Aarif Knowing Aasim Protector
Aatif Kind / Affectionate Aayan God’s gift
Abbas Lion Abdullah Servant of God
Abdul-Rahman Servant of the Merciful Abid Worshipper
Abu Bakr Father of the camel foal Adam First prophet
Adnan Settler Ahad The One
Ahmad Highly praised Ahsan Best / Most beautiful
Ajmal Most beautiful Akbar Greatest
Ali Elevated / Exalted Alim Scholar / Wise
Amaan Peace / Protection Ameen Trustworthy
Amir Prince / Leader Amjad More glorious
Anas Friendliness Anees Close friend
Anwar Radiant / Bright Aqeel Wise / Intelligent
Arham Merciful Arif Knowledgeable
Arsalan Lion Arshad Rightly guided
Asad Lion Ashraf Most noble
Asif Forgiven Ata Gift
Ayan Time / Era Ayman Right-handed / Blessed
Azam Greatest Azhar Luminous
Azim Magnificent Aziz Beloved / Mighty
Babar Lion Badi Unique
Badr Full moon Baha Beautiful / Magnificent
Baahir Dazzling / Brilliant Baqir Deeply learned
Bari Free Barkat Blessing
Basharat Good news Bashir Joyful / Bringer of joy
Basim Smiling Basit One who enlarges
Bilal Companion of Prophet Burhan Proof / Evidence
Chaudhry Leader / Chief Daniyal Intelligent
Danish Wisdom / Knowledge Dawood Beloved / A Prophet
Deen Religion / Faith Dilawar Brave / Courageous
Ehsan Perfection / Excellence Elias Name of a Prophet
Emaad Pillar / Support Eyman Righteous

Boys: F to J

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Faakhir Proud / Excellent Faaz Victorious
Fadi Redeemer Fadil Honorable / Generous
Fahad Panther / Leopard Fahim Intelligent / Scholar
Faisal Decisive / Judge Faiz Grace / Favor
Faizan Beneficence / Grace Fajr Dawn / Morning
Faris Knight / Horseman Farooq Distinguisher of truth
Farhan Happy / Joyful Farid Unique / Matchless
Fasih Eloquent Fath Victory
Fawad Heart Fawwaz Successful
Feroz Successful / Victorious Fida Sacrifice
Fuad Heart Furqan Criterion
Ghaffar Forgiving Ghaith Rain
Ghali Valuable / Precious Ghalib Victor
Ghanim Successful Ghazi Conqueror / Hero
Ghufran Forgiving Gulzar Garden / Populated
Haadi Guide Haaris Plowman / Guardian
Habeeb Beloved / Friend Hafiz Protector / Guardian
Haider Lion Hakeem Wise / Healer
Halim Mild / Patient Hamad Praise
Hamdan The praised one Hamid Praising
Hamza Lion Hanif True believer
Haris Guardian Haroon A Prophet
Hasan Handsome / Good Haseeb Respected / Noble
Hashim Destroyer of evil Hatim Judge / Generous
Hayat Life Hisham Generous
Huda Guidance Hussain Beautiful / Handsome
Ibrahim A Prophet Idris A Prophet
Iftikhar Honor / Glory Ihsan Kindness / Beneficence
Ijaz Miracle Ikram Honor / Respect
Imad Pillar / Support Imam Leader
Imran A Prophet’s name Imtiaz Distinction
Iqbal Prosperity / Success Irfan Knowledge / Wisdom
Isa A Prophet Ishaq A Prophet
Ishfaq Compassion Ismail A Prophet
Jabar Mighty Jafar Rivulet / Stream
Jalal Glory / Majesty Jaleel Great / Revered
Jamal Beauty Jamil Handsome
Jasim Powerful / Strong Jawad Generous / Liberal
Jibril Archangel Jihad Struggle
Junaid Fighter / Warrior Juwain Sibling

Boys: K to O

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Kaamil Perfect / Complete Kabeer Great / Immense
Kamran Successful Karam Generosity
Karim Generous / Noble Kashif Discoverer
Kasim Dividing / Distributing Khalid Eternal / Abiding
Khalifa Successor / Leader Khalil Friend
Khaliq Creator Khurram Cheerful / Happy
Kinza Hidden Treasure Labib Sensible / Intelligent
Laith Lion Latif Gentle / Kind
Luqman A Prophet Lutfi Kind / Friendly
Maaz Brave Mabrook Blessed
Mahbub Beloved Mahdi Rightly guided
Mahfuz Protected / Safe Mahir Skilled / Expert
Mahmud Praised Majid Glorious / Noble
Malik Master / King Mansoor Victorious
Manzoor Accepted / Approved Marwan Solid stone
Masood Fortunate / Happy Matin Strong / Firm
Mikael Archangel Minhaj Path / Way
Mirza Prince Misbah Lamp / Light
Moazzam Respected / Exalted Mohsin Helper / Benefactor
Mubarak Blessed Mubeen Clear / Evident
Mudassir Clothed Mufid Useful / Beneficial
Muhammad The most praised one Mujahid Fighter / Striver
Mujtaba Chosen Mumin Believer
Munir Radiant / Shining Murad Desire / Wish
Musa A Prophet Mustafa Chosen one
Muzaffar Victorious Muzzammil Wrapped
Nabeel Noble / Handsome Nabi Prophet
Nadeem Companion / Friend Nadir Rare / Precious
Naeem Blessing / Ease Nafis Precious / Refined
Najm Star Najib Intelligent / Noble
Naseem Breeze / Fresh air Naseer Helper / Protector
Nasir Protector / Defender Nasr Victory
Naveed Glad tidings Nawaz Prince / Generous
Nazim Arranger / Organizer Nidal Struggle / Defense
Nizam Order / System Noor Light
Nuh A Prophet Obaid Servant / Devotee
Omar Long-lived Osama Lion
Othman Wealthy Owais Companion’s name

Boys: P to Z

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Parvez Victorious Pasha Lord
Qabil Son of Adam Qadeer Powerful / Capable
Qamar Moon Qari Reciter
Qasim Divider / Distributor Qawi Strong / Firm
Qazi Judge Qutb Leader / Pivot
Raashid Rightly guided Rabah Gainer / Winner
Raees Rich / Leader Rafi Exalted / High
Rafiq Companion / Friend Rahat Rest / Comfort
Raheem Merciful Rahman Merciful / Compassionate
Raihan Sweet basil Raja Hope
Ramadan 9th Islamic month Rameez Symbol
Rashid Righteous / Mature Rasul Messenger
Rayyan Gate of heaven Raza Satisfaction / Pleasure
Razzaq Provider Rehan Scented / Fragrant
Riaz Meadows / Gardens Rizwan Pleasure / Acceptance
Rohan Spiritual / Kind Roshan Bright / Luminous
Saad Felicity / Good luck Sabeel Path / Way
Sabir Patient / Enduring Sadaqat Truth / Sincerity
Sadiq Truthful Saeed Happy / Fortunate
Safa Clarity / Purity Safdar Brave
Sahir Wakeful Saif Sword
Salah Righteousness / Piety Salahuddin Righteousness of Faith
Saleem Safe / Sound Saleh Good / Righteous
Salman Safe / Peaceful Sami Elevated / Sublime
Samir Entertaining companion Saqib Shining star
Sarmad Eternal Sarwar Chief / Leader
Saud Fortunate Sayyid Master / Lord
Shafi Mediator / Healer Shafiq Compassionate / Kind
Shah King Shahbaz Falcon
Shahid Witness / Martyr Shahzaib Crown of a king
Shakil Handsome Shakir Grateful / Thankful
Shams Sun Sharaf Honor / Nobility
Sharif Honest / Noble Sheraz Caring / Sweet
Shuja Brave / Bold Siddiq Truthful / Upright
Sikandar Alexander / Victor Siraj Lamp / Light
Sohail Moon glow Subhan Praising Allah
Sulaiman A Prophet Sultan King / Ruler
Taha Name of a Surah Tahir Pure / Clean
Taimur Iron Taj Crown
Talal Admirable / Nice Talha Kind of tree
Talib Seeker / Student Tariq Morning star
Taseer Effect / Impression Tasnim Fountain of paradise
Tawfiq Success / Reconciliation Tayyab Good / Pure
Tufail Intercession Ubaid Faithful / Servant
Umar Long-lived Umer Life / Era
Umair Intelligent Urwa Handhold / Support
Usama Lion Usman The chosen one
Uzair A Prophet Vaqar Dignity / Honor
Waheed Unique / Matchless Wajahat Commanding / Dignity
Wajid Finder / Devoted Waleed Newborn child
Wali Guardian / Friend Waqas Warrior / Fighter
Wasim Handsome / Graceful Wazir Minister
Yahya A Prophet Yaman Blessed / Good tidings
Yaqeen Belief / Certainty Yaqub A Prophet
Yaseen Name of a Surah Yasir Wealthy / Easy
Younus A Prophet Yousuf A Prophet
Zafar Victory / Triumph Zaheer Ally / Supporter
Zahid Self-denying / Pious Zahir Bright / Shining
Zaid Increase / Growth Zain Beauty / Grace
Zakariya A Prophet Zaki Pure / Intelligent
Zakir Rememberer of Allah Zaman Time / Destiny
Zayan Bright / Beautiful Zeeshan High standard / Noble
Zia Light / Splendor Zohaib Leader / King
Zubair Strong / Powerful Zulfiqar Sword name of Ali

🚺 Islamic Baby Girl Names & Meanings

Here is a curated A-Z table of graceful, pure, and profound Muslim girl names.

Girls: A to E

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Aabidah Worshipper Aadila Just / Honest
Aafia Good health / Vigor Aaliyah Exalted / Highest
Aamal Hopes / Aspirations Aamina Dependable / Safe
Aanisah Young lady / Maiden Aaqilah Intelligent / Wise
Aasiyah One who heals Aatifa Affection / Sympathy
Aaya Sign / Verse of Quran Adeeba Cultured / Polite
Afaf Chastity / Purity Afifa Neat / Chaste lady
Afrah Happiness / Joy Ahlam Dreams
Aisha Living / Prosperous Alena Silk of heaven
Alia Exalted / Noble Alima Wise / Scholar
Alina Beautiful / Fair Alisha Protected by God
Almas Diamond Amal Hope / Expectation
Amara Eternal beauty Ameena Trustworthy / Faithful
Amira Princess / Leader Amna Peace / Harmony
Anam Blessing Anika Unique / Graceful
Anisa Friendly / Companion Anjum Stars
Aqila Wise / Intelligent Areej Fragrance / Sweet smell
Arfa Greatness / High Arwa Mountain gazelle
Asma Excellent / Prestige Asiya Wife of Pharaoh
Atifa Sympathetic / Kind Atiya Gift / Present
Ayesha Life / Alive Aziza Esteemed / Precious
Azra Pious / Maiden Badr Full moon
Baha Value / Beauty Bahiya Beautiful / Radiant
Balqis Queen of Sheba Bano Princess / Lady
Barika Bloom / Success Bashira Bringer of good tidings
Basima Smiling Basma A smile
Batool Ascetic virgin Benazir Incomparable
Bushra Good omen / Glad news Chaman Garden
Chandni Moonlight Dalal Treated with love
Dania Beautiful / Close Danish Wisdom / Learning
Dariya River / Sea Deena Religion / Faith
Dilruba Heart-ravishing Diya Light / Glow
Dua Prayer / Supplication Eimaan Faith / Belief
Erum Heaven Eshaal Flower of paradise
Ezzat Honor / Respect Faariha Happy / Joyful

Girls: F to J

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Fadia Redeemer Fadila Virtuous / Excellent
Faeza Successful / Winner Fahima Educated / Intelligent
Faiza Victorious Fajr Dawn / Morning
Fakhira Excellent / Splendid Falak Sky / Space
Farah Joy / Happiness Farhana Happy / Cheerful
Farhat Cheer / Pleasure Farida Unique / Precious pearl
Fariha Joyous Faryal Angel / Beautiful
Farzana Intelligent / Wise Fasiha Eloquent
Fatima Daughter of Prophet Fatin Captivating / Alluring
Fauzia Successful Feroza Turquoise
Fida Sacrifice / Devotion Firdous Garden of Paradise
Fiza Breeze / Atmosphere Ghada Beautiful woman
Ghalia Precious / Sweet-smelling Ghazal Poem / Ode
Gul Flower / Rose Gulshan Rose garden
Habeeba Beloved / Sweetheart Hadiya Gift / Guide
Hafsa Wife of Prophet Hajar Wife of Prophet Ibrahim
Hala Aureole / Halo Halima Gentle / Patient
Hamida Praiseworthy Hana Happiness / Bliss
Hanan Mercy / Affection Haniya Pleased / Happy
Hasina Beautiful / Charming Hawwa Eve (First woman)
Haya Modesty / Decency Hayat Life
Heba Gift / Grant Hiba Gift / Blessing
Hidayah Guidance Hijab Veil / Modesty
Hikmat Wisdom Hina Henna
Hira Darkness / Cave name Hoor Virgin of Paradise
Hoorain Beautiful eyes Huda Right guidance
Humaira Reddish / Title of Aisha Husna Beautiful / Best
Ibtisam Smile Iffat Chastity / Purity
Ilham Intuition / Inspiration Iman Faith / Belief
Inaya Concern / Solicitude Inayat Kindness / Grace
Iqra To read / Recite Iram Garden in heaven
Ismat Purity / Modesty Isra Night journey
Izzat Honor / Dignity Jahan World / Universe
Jahanara Queen of the world Jalila Great / Exalted
Jamila Beautiful / Elegant Jana Harvest / Fresh
Janan Heart / Soul Jannat Heaven / Paradise
Jasmin Flower (Jasmine) Jawahir Jewels / Gems
Jaweriya Bringer of happiness Johara Jewel

Girls: K to O

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Kainaat Universe / World Kamila Perfect / Complete
Karam Generosity / Bounty Karima Generous / Noble
Kashmala Necklace of flowers Kausar River in paradise
Khadija 1st wife of the Prophet Khairat Blessings / Good deeds
Khalida Immortal / Eternal Khizra Green / Fresh
Kiran Ray of light Komal Beautiful / Soft
Kulthum Daughter of Prophet Labeeba Intelligent / Wise
Laila Night / Dark beauty Lama Darkness of lips
Lamees Soft to the touch Latifa Gentle / Kind
Layaan Gentleness / Softness Lina Tender / Delicate
Lubna Tree used in perfume Lujain Silver
Madiha Praiseworthy Maha Beautiful eyes
Maham Full moon Mahbooba Beloved / Dear
Mahdiya Rightly guided Maheen Fine or thin
Mahjabeen Powerful / Moon face Mahnoor Light of the moon
Maimoona Auspicious / Blessed Maira Favorable / Light
Majida Glorious / Noble Malak Angel
Maliha Beautiful / Charming Malika Queen / Ruler
Manal Attainment / Achievement Manar Guiding light
Maria Wife of the Prophet Mariam Mother of Prophet Isa
Mariya Purity Marwa Mountain in Makkah
Mary Beloved / Pious Maryam Pious / Devout
Marziya Accepted / Pleasing Masarrat Happiness / Joy
Masooma Innocent / Sinless Maya Princess
Meher Grace / Blessing Mehwish Beautiful / Moon-like
Minahil Spring of sweet water Mira Aristocratic lady
Misbah Lamp / Light Momina Believer / Faithful
Mubashira Bringer of good news Mubeena Clear / Manifest
Mufida Beneficial / Useful Muhsina Benevolent / Charitable
Munazza Purified / Clean Muneeba Beautiful / Repentant
Munira Radiant / Illuminating Muqaddas Holy / Sacred
Muslima Follower of Islam Muzna Rain clouds
Nabeela Noble / Honorable Nabiha Intelligent / Eminent
Nada Generosity / Dew Nadia The beginning
Nadira Rare / Precious Nafisa Precious / Refined
Naha Intelligence Naheed Honorable
Naila Acquirer / Achiever Naima Comfortable / Peaceful
Nain Eye Naira Shining / Glittering
Najat Safety / Rescue Najia Free / Saved
Najiba Of noble birth Najma Star
Nargis Narcissus flower Naseema Gentle breeze
Nasiha Advisor / Sincere Nasira Victorious / Helper
Nasreen Wild rose Nawal Gift / Favor
Nayyara Luminous / Shining Nazia Proud / Glory
Nazifa Pure / Clean Nazneen Beautiful / Delicate
Nida Call / Voice Nigar Beautiful / Picture
Nihal Joyous / Happy Nisha Whole world / Night
Noor Light Noorjehan Light of the world
Nora Light / Shining Noreen Lovable / Bright
Nuha Intelligence / Mind Nura The light
Nusrat Help / Support Nuzhat Cheerfulness / Joy

Girls: P to Z

Name Meaning Name Meaning
Parveen Cluster of stars Pasha Rank / Noble
Qadira Powerful / Capable Qamar Moon
Qasima Distributor Qudsia Holiness / Sacred
Qurratulain Delights of the eye Rabab White cloud
Rabia Spring / Fourth Rabiya Princess / Spring
Radiya Content / Satisfied Raeesa Leader / Wealthy
Rafa Happiness / Prosperity Rafia High / Sublime
Rahat Rest / Comfort Rahima Merciful / Kind
Rahma Mercy / Compassion Raihana Sweet-smelling flower
Raja Hope Ramsha Beautiful / Bouquet
Rania Queen Ranya Conqueror
Rasha Young gazelle Rashida Intelligent / Mature
Raza Pleasure / Approval Razia Content / Chosen
Reem Gazelle Reham Rain drops
Rida Favored by God Rifa Happiness / Prosperity
Rizwana Beautiful / Guardian Roha Soul / Life
Roshan Bright / Luminous Roshni Light / Brilliance
Rubina Blessed with love Rukaiya Daughter of Prophet
Rukhsana Beautiful / Cheek Ruqayya Gentle / Superior
Saba Morning breeze Sabah Morning / Dawn
Sabiha Beautiful / Graceful Sabira Patient / Enduring
Sadaf Shell / Pearl Sadia Lucky / Blessed
Sadiqa Truthful / Sincere Safa Clarity / Purity
Safia Pure / Clear Sahar Dawn / Morning
Sahiba Friend / Companion Saida Happy / Fortunate
Saira Happy / Traveler Sajida Prostrating in prayer
Sakina Peace / Tranquility Saleema Safe / Healthy
Saliha Good / Righteous Salma Peaceful / Safe
Salsabil Spring in Jannah Salwa Solace / Comfort
Samaira Enchanting / Protected Samar Evening conversation
Sameera Entertaining companion Samiha Generous / Kind
Samina Precious / Valuable Samiya Elevated / Lofty
Sana Resplendence / Brilliance Sanam Beloved
Sara Princess / Pure Sarah Wife of Prophet Ibrahim
Sayyida Chief / Lady Seerat Inner beauty / Character
Shabana Famous / Decorated Shabnam Dew
Shafaq Aurora / Twilight Shafiqa Compassionate
Shagufta Blooming / Happy Shahida Witness / Martyr
Shahnaz Pride of the king Shahzadi Princess
Shakila Beautiful / Well-formed Shakira Thankful / Grateful
Shams Sun Sharifa Noble / Honored
Shazia Rare / Unique Shifa Healing / Cure
Shirin Sweet / Pleasant Shiza A gift
Sidra Tree in heaven Sobah Morning
Sobia Good and noble girl Sofia Beautiful / Wise
Sohaila Star / Gentle Sughra Small / Younger
Suhaila Moon-glow Sultana Queen / Ruler
Sumaiya High / Exalted Sumera Princess
Sundus Silk of heaven Surayya A cluster of stars
Tabassum Smile Tahira Pure / Chaste
Taiba Repentant / Pure Taj Crown
Tamanna Wish / Desire Tania Fairy queen
Tasneem Fountain of paradise Tawba Repentance
Tayyiba Good / Pure Tehmina Strong / Brave
Tooba Good news / Tree in Eden Ubaida Servant / Devotee
Ulfah Harmony / Affection Umayma Little mother
Umm Mother Umniya Desire / Wish
Urooj Ascension / Rising Urshia Belonging in the skies
Urwa Support / Handhold Uzma Greatest / Supreme
Wadia Calm / Peaceful Wafa Faithfulness / Loyalty
Wahida Unique / Singular Wajiha Eminent / Distinguished
Waliyah Princess / Guardian Warda Rose
Wasima Beautiful / Graceful Widad Love / Friendship
Yamina Right / Proper Yara Little butterfly
Yumna Good fortune / Blessed Yusra Prosperous / Ease
Zaafira Victorious / Successful Zaara Beautiful flower
Zahida Ascetic / Pious Zahra Beautiful / Radiant
Zaid Growth / Increase Zaima Leader
Zain Beauty / Grace Zainab Fragrant flower
Zakia Pure / Intelligent Zameena Intelligent
Zara Princess / Flower Zareen Golden / Expressive
Zeba Beauty Zeenat Decoration / Beauty
Zia Light / Splendor Zoha Light / Morning
Zohra Venus / Brilliance Zoya Loving / Alive
Zubaida Excellent / Pure Zulekha Brilliant beauty

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Muslim Baby Name

  1. Meaning Matters: In Islamic tradition, names are believed to influence a child’s personality. Always prioritize a positive, strong, or pious meaning.

  2. Pronunciation: Say the name aloud with your surname to ensure it flows beautifully and is easy for family and friends to pronounce.

  3. Prophetic Tradition: Names of Prophets (e.g., Ibrahim, Musa, Isa) and the Prophet’s companions/family (e.g., Fatima, Aisha, Ali, Umar) carry immense spiritual blessings and history.