Aamir
Prosperous, full of life
Muslim Baby Boy Names with Meaning
Muslim baby boy names come mainly from Arabic and Persian. Many honour prophets and companions of the Prophet, or carry meanings like peace, knowledge and strength. This list has 272 names, each with its meaning and origin. Favourites include Ayaan, Kabir.
A
Aaqib
Follower, successor
Aariz
Respectable man
Aasim
Protector
Aatif
Compassionate, kind
Abbas
Lion
Abdullah
Servant of God
Abid
Worshipper, devoted to God
Abrar
Righteous, pious
Adam
Of the earth; the first man
Adeeb
Cultured, well-read
Adil
Just, fair
Adnan
Settler
Afzal
Best, excellent
Ahad
One, unique
Ahmed
Highly praised
Ahsan
Best, excellent
Aijaz
Miracle
Ajmal
Most beautiful
Akbar
Great
Akmal
Perfect
Akram
Most generous
Aleem
Learned, wise
Ali
Exalted, noble
Altaf
Kindness, gentleness
Amaan
Peace, safety
Amin
Trustworthy
Amir
Prince, leader
Ammar
Long-lived; one who builds
Anas
Friendliness, affection
Anees
Close friend, companion
Anjum
Stars
Ansar
Helpers
Anwar
Brighter, radiant
Aqeel
Wise, intelligent
Areeb
Skilful, intelligent
Arham
Merciful, kind
Arif
Knowledgeable, wise
Arsalan
Lion
Arsh
Throne; the highest heaven
Arshad
Most rightly guided
Ashfaq
Compassionate
Ashraf
Most noble
Ataullah
Gift of God
Ayaan
Gift of God
Ayaz
Cool morning breeze
Ayman
Blessed, fortunate
Azaan
The call to prayer
Azhar
Luminous, bright
Azim
Great, mighty
Aziz
Dear, beloved; mighty
B
Baqir
Learned, one who opens knowledge
Bashir
Bringer of good news
Bilal
Freshness; name of a companion of the Prophet
Burhan
Proof
C
Chirag
Lamp, light
D
E
F
Fahad
Panther
Fahim
Intelligent, understanding
Faisal
Decisive; a judge
Faiz
Grace, abundance
Faizan
Generosity, abundance
Faraz
Height, elevation
Fardeen
Unique, matchless
Farhan
Happy, joyful
Farid
Unique, matchless
Farooq
One who distinguishes truth from falsehood
Fawaz
Successful
Fazal
Grace
Feroz
Victorious; turquoise
G
Ghani
Rich, self-sufficient
H
Habib
Beloved
Hadi
Guide
Hafeez
Protector
Haider
Lion; a title of Hazrat Ali
Hakim
Wise
Hamid
One who praises God
Hammad
One who praises God greatly
Hamza
Strong, steadfast
Haris
Guardian, protector
Haroon
Prophet Aaron
Hasan
Good, handsome
Hilal
Crescent moon
Hisham
Generosity
Hussain
Good, handsome
Huzaifa
Name of a companion of the Prophet
I
Ibad
Worshippers of God
Ibrahim
Father of many; Prophet Abraham
Idris
Name of a prophet; studious
Ihsan
Excellence, kindness
Ihtisham
Dignity
Ilyas
Prophet Elijah
Imad
Pillar, support
Imran
Prosperity
Imtiaz
Distinction
Inaam
Gift, reward
Inayat
Kindness, care
Iqbal
Prosperity, good fortune
Irfan
Knowledge, awareness
Irshad
Guidance
Ishaq
Prophet Isaac; laughter
Ishtiaq
Longing, desire
Ismail
God hears
J
Jabir
Comforter
Jafar
Stream, river
Jahangir
Conqueror of the world
Jalal
Majesty, glory
Jamal
Beauty
Jamil
Handsome
Javed
Eternal
Jawad
Generous
Junaid
Soldier, warrior
K
Kabir
Great
Kaif
Joy, delight
Kaleem
Speaker; one who spoke with God
Kaleemullah
One who spoke with God
Kamal
Lotus (Sanskrit); perfection (Arabic)
Kamran
Successful, fortunate
Karim
Generous, noble
Kashif
Discoverer
Khalid
Eternal, immortal
Khalil
Close friend
Khurram
Cheerful
Khurshid
The sun
L
Luqman
A wise man mentioned in the Quran
M
Mahfooz
Protected
Mahir
Skilful, expert
Mahmood
Praised
Majid
Glorious, noble
Mansoor
Victorious
Manzoor
Approved, accepted
Maqbool
Accepted, beloved
Maqsood
Intended, desired
Masood
Fortunate, happy
Mazhar
Manifestation
Mehtab
Moonlight
Mohammed
Praiseworthy
Mohsin
Benefactor
Moin
Helper, supporter
Mubarak
Blessed
Mueez
One who gives honour
Mufeed
Useful, beneficial
Mujeeb
One who responds
Mukhtar
Chosen
Muneeb
One who turns to God
Munir
Bright, shining
Murad
Wish fulfilled
Musa
Prophet Moses
Musaddiq
One who confirms the truth
Mustafa
The chosen one; a title of the Prophet
Muzammil
Wrapped up; a title of the Prophet
N
Nabil
Noble
Nadeem
Companion, friend
Nadir
Rare, precious
Naeem
Comfort, bliss
Najeeb
Noble
Naqi
Pure
Naseem
Breeze
Naseer
Helper
Nasir
Helper, supporter
Naved
Good news
Nawaz
Kind, generous
Nayyar
Bright, shining
Nazeef
Pure, clean
Noor
Light
Nusrat
Help, victory
O
Omar
Long-lived; flourishing
P
Parvez
Victorious
Q
R
Rafi
Exalted, high
Rafiq
Kind friend, companion
Rahim
Merciful
Rameez
Sign, symbol
Rashid
Rightly guided
Rauf
Kind, compassionate
Raunak
Splendour, brightness
Rayan
Gate of paradise; luxuriant
Razi
Content, satisfied
Rehaan
Sweet basil; fragrant
Rehan
Sweet basil; fragrant
Rehman
Merciful
Riaz
Gardens
Rizwan
Goodwill; guardian of paradise
Roshan
Bright, shining
S
Saad
Good fortune
Sabir
Patient
Sadiq
Truthful
Saeed
Happy, fortunate
Sahil
Shore; guide
Sahir
Wakeful
Sajid
One who bows in prayer
Sajjad
Devout worshipper
Salim
Safe, sound, peaceful
Salman
Safe, peaceful
Sameer
Gentle breeze
Sami
Exalted, elevated
Saqib
Bright, shining
Sarfaraz
Honoured, exalted
Saud
Fortunate
Shadab
Fresh, green
Shafiq
Compassionate, kind
Shahbaz
Royal falcon
Shahid
Witness
Shahnawaz
Kind king
Shahrukh
Face of a king
Shahzad
Prince
Shahzaib
Adornment of the king
Shakeel
Handsome
Shakir
Thankful
Shamim
Fragrance
Shams
The sun
Sharif
Noble, honourable
Shariq
Bright, shining
Sharjeel
Name of a companion of the Prophet
Shaukat
Majesty, power
Shayan
Worthy, deserving
Shoaib
Name of a prophet
Sohail
A bright star (Canopus)
Suhaib
Name of a companion of the Prophet
Sulaiman
Prophet Solomon; man of peace
T
Taha
A name of the Prophet
Tahir
Pure
Talha
A fruitful tree
Talib
Seeker of knowledge
Tamim
Perfect, complete
Tanveer
Enlightened, radiant
Tanzeel
Revelation
Tariq
Morning star
Taufeeq
Success given by God
Tauheed
Belief in the oneness of God
Tauseef
Praise
Tayyab
Pure, good
U
Ubaid
Faithful servant of God
Umair
Long-lived
Umar
Long-lived, flourishing
Usman
Name of the third caliph, Hazrat Usman
Uzair
Name of a prophet (Ezra)
W
Wafiq
Successful
Wahid
Unique, one
Wajahat
Dignity
Waleed
Newborn child
Waqar
Dignity, respect
Waris
Heir
Wasif
One who praises
Wasim
Handsome
Y
Yahya
Prophet John
Yaqub
Prophet Jacob
Yaseen
Name of a chapter of the Quran
Yasir
Prosperous; one who makes things easy
Younus
Prophet Jonah
Yusha
Prophet Joshua
Yusuf
God increases; Prophet Joseph
Z
Questions parents ask
What are some popular Muslim baby boy names?
Popular Muslim boy names include Ayaan, Kabir, Aamir, Aaqib, Aariz.
How many Muslim boy names are listed?
This page lists 272 Muslim boy names with meanings, and we add more regularly.