Modern Muslim Names

high, tall

prosperous, populous, civilised, full of life, large

coeval, match

just, upright, righteous

servant of the most High

kindness of Husain

infant son of Imam Husayn who attained martyrdom in the Karbala when he was a suckling baby

adorer of Ali

adorer of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

gift of the merciful (Allah)

major

eloquent, learned, one who is qualified in the art of speech

generosity of the All-merciful

water, moisture, freshness, river, sea. A

guide, model, leader, example

author of one of the Sahih Hadith (d.875)

court of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

friend of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

fortunate, lucky, successful, prosperous

conqueror, victor, winner, dominator

prime, vigour (of youth)

lion. name of the Prophet Muhammad's uncle who was also known as 'the lion of Allah'

relation (nisba) to Abu Hanifa, founder of the Hanafi school of law

affection, love, sympathy, mercy

servant of the All-compassionate

very beautiful, handsome, good

gift

gift of Allah

crescent-like

smiling, smile

belief, faith in Allah

care of the most Gracious i.e. Allah

victory, triumph

approval of Husayn

father of Isa

making happy or prosperous, blessing, favoring

self-made

servant of the Exalted i.e. Allah

beauty, grace

beauty of the religion (Islam)

life of Muhammad

servant of the Creator i.e. Allah

immortal, eternal

general to whom the Prophet Muhammad awarded the title of honour, Sword of Allah (d. 642)

successor, viceroy, caliph, viceregent

friend

friend of Allah, an epithet of Prophet Ibrahim

the qualified (person) of the era

worthy of the Glory (Allah)

pure, true, clear, real

the mountain of light, name of a precious stone

tongue, language

language of religion (Islam)

nobility, highness, excellency

favour of the All-merciful i.e. Allah

servant of the Owner i.e. Allah

noble, sublime, excellency

ease, comfort

handsome

servant of the King i.e. Allah

agreement, covenent, contract, pact

(Meezan al-Rahman) balance of the most merciful i.e. Allah

protected

sword, Indian sword

fighter, defender

fortunate, lucky, unfettered camel

one who confirms. One who accepts another’s word as truth

helper, assistant, supporter

(abd Al-Musawwir): servant of the Fashioner i.e. Allah

high, elevated, superior

exalted, supreme

servant of the most High i.e. Allah

(muti' al-Rahman) obedient (servant) of the most gracious i.e. Allah

seeker. Abdul Muttalib: grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Prophet sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind

leopard, tiger, panther

to strew, to sacrifice

servant of the Light

light of Allah

light of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

light of the religion (Islam)

light of the Truth i.e. Allah

light of the era

light, luminous

See Umar

servant of the most Gracious i.e. Allah

ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort

safe, secure, perfect, complete

fruit-bearing, fruitful, productive

little Ali

one who prostrates to the Merciful (Allah)

traveller, wayfarer

drawn (sword), scion, son

soundest (servant) of Allah

soundest (person) of the time

strong, solid, firm, sharp

safe, mild, affable, perfect, name of a sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

entertainer

praise, commendation, eulogy

praise of Allah

support, prop

Canopus, The second brightest star in the sky

favour of Husain

a kind of tree; name of a sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

seeker, desirer, student

father of Talib, name of an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

one who possesses dates, rich in dates

revelation of the Merciful (Allah)

nocturnal visitor

benevolence of Husain

the meaning of 'Umar' is linked with 'Aamir', prosperous, full of life, large, substantial

an old Arabic name

the young of a lark, a beautiful pen, name of the third Caliph of Islam.

servant of the Protecting Friend i.e. Allah

guardian of the religion (Islam)

friend of Allah

newborn child, son. Khalid ibn al-Walid: name of the great Muslim general

friend of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

heart, mind, conscience

heart of the religion (Islam)

Abundance, increase, increment, superabundance, addition, excess, surplus

growth and increase

light of the most Gracious i.e. Allah

shadow of the Merciful i.e. Allah

diminutive of Zubrah, small piece of iron, a brave and wise person

sun of Rahman i.e. Allah

a Prophet of Allah

just, honest, upright, righteous

high, tall, lofty, excellent

high, tall, lofty, excellent

safe, secure, name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

prosperous, full of life, large, substantial

equal

fable, fiction, romance

friendly, sociable, amicable; fem. of Alif

highest social standing, lofty, sublime; fem. of Ali

pl. of Amal أمل, hope, expectation, aspirations

hope, expectation; sing. of Amaal آمال

safe, secure, protected, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

an occupant of an abode, one who makes umrah or ziyaarah, abundant treasure

pl. of Andalib عندليب, nightingale

nightingale; sing. of Anadil عنادل

a pious-hearted lady, good-natured, compatible

pl. of Ism اسم, name, appellation. Asma (d. 695): daughter of Khalifa Abu Bakr and sister of Ayesha

full moon of the women

eloquent

smile

Dahlia, flower

glad, happy, cheerful, joyful; fem. of Farhan

literally: weaned. Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Khalifa Ali (RA)

excellence of the women

precious, priceless, valuable, dear, beloved

conqueror, victor, winner; fem. of Ghalib غالب

dreamer, visionary

cultivator, lioness; fem. of Haris (Harith)

cooing of a pigeon

cub; wife of Muhammad; daughter of Khalifa 'Umar

happiness, bliss, felicity, prosperity

affection, love, compassion, mercy, pity

affection, compassion, mercy

good deed, kind act, favor; sing. of Hasanat حسنات

most beautiful woman, most sweetheart

gift, present

gift of God

diminutive of Husn حسن, beauty

silk

silken

smile

smile

belief, faith in Allah

obedience, conforming to, in compliance with

victory, triumph; sing

pl. of Intisar انتصار, victory, triumph

making happy or prosperous, blessing

light of the world

the most beautiful of women

jasmine; (from Persian)

perfect, complete, genuine; fem. of kamil

the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who was the first to embrace Islam

permanent, immortal, eternal; fem. of Khalid

pure, true, clear, real; fem. of Khalis

princess, noble woman

best of women. Epithet of Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

the mountain of light, name of a diamond that was a prized possession of the Mughals

soft to touch

a well-known character in Arabic literature i.e. the beloved of Majnoon

a tree which yields an aromatic resin used in perfume and medicine i.e. storax-tree

grace of women

walking with a proud gait

love of women

prosperity, abundance, wealth, affluence, ease

beautiful, pretty, good-looking, sweet, charming; fem. of Malih

queen, wife of a king

gift, talent; sing. of Mawahib مواهب

sun of the women

impression, mark, beauty

chaste, virtuous, protected, sheltered, pure, modest, married woman

devoted, faithful, pure-hearted

companionable, sociable, friendly, kind; fem. of Munis مؤنس

one who confirms or believes another

joy, delight, pleasure

refined, pure, precious, delicate, choice, exquisite

bloom, beauty

women

light of the world

light of the women

light; fem. of Noor

luminous, brilliant

moon of the women

gazing

desirous, wishful, willing; fem. of Raghib

kind, compassionate; fem. of Rahim

leader, chief, princess, a noble lady, a wealthy lady

a fragrant herb, sweet basil. Wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

white gazelle, antelope

bright, brilliant, shining

charming, attractive, captivating. Daughter of Muhammad (s), married to Khalifa Usman

pious, virtuous, just, a chaste woman, righteous

safe, secure, perfect, sound, complete; fem. of Salim

fruit-bearing, fruitful, productive; fem. of Samir

slave of the High (Allah)

slave of the All-Knowing (Allah)

slave of the Most High (Allah)

slave of the Clement, slave of the Patient (Allah)

slave of the Most Merciful and Compassionate (Allah)

slave of the Great, slave of the Revered (Allah)

lady, wife, friend, companion; fem. of Sahib

spoils, booty

sun of the women

longing, yearning

little sun; diminutive of Shams

canopus, name of a star

student, seeker, pursuer; fem. of Talib

costly, valuable, precious, excellent; fem. of Thamin

praise, commendation, eulogy

diminutive of Anisa أنيسة, sweetheart, dear friend

newborn, daughter; fem. of Walid

increasing, exceeding, surplus, redundant; fem. of Zaid

name of a beautiful tree with fragrant flowers. Name of the daughter and two wives of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

mind, heart, conscience

mind, heart, conscience; fem. of Zamir

Black, dark; the second wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known for her generous and jovial nature

Little neighbour, diminutive of Jariyya; wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), daughter of al-Harith ibn Abi Dirar

Returning, one who returns with benefit.

Blessings, favours, gifts of Allah.

Fragrance, perfume, sweet scent.

Worshipper, devoted to Allah.

Praise, admiration; Persian name of blessings.

Learned, knowledgeable, scholar.

Knowledgeable, learned, wise.

Clear, pure; name of a companion.

Fragrant, aromatic.

Spring, springtime; Persian.

Heart-adorning, charming; Persian.

Heart-ravishing, captivating; Persian.

Redeemer, one who sacrifices.

Self-sacrificing, dedicated.

Intelligent, wise, understanding; Persian/Urdu.

Superior, outstanding, surpassing.

Celestial sphere, orbit, sky.

Successful, prosperous.

Beautiful fairy; Persian/Urdu.

Wise, intelligent; Persian.

Charming, captivating, bewitching.

Flower, rose; Persian.

Rose garden, flower garden; Persian.

Life, soul, darling; Persian.

Great, exalted, magnificent.

Jewel, gem, essence.

Silver pearl.

Little neighbour; wife of Prophet Muhammad.

Beloved, dear, sweetheart.

Noble traits, good qualities.

Beauty, grace, elegance.

Angels.

Pride, coquetry, delicate; Persian.

Coy, coquettish, delicate; Persian.

Lamp, light.

Painting, beloved; Persian.

Water lily, lotus; Persian.

Fairy, angel-like; Persian.

Bright, luminous; Persian.

Garden, meadow.

Flag, banner, standard.

Pure, chosen, selected.

Prostrating, one who makes sujood.

Generous, kind, tolerant.

Precious, valuable, fertile.

Pure, happy; wife of Prophet Ibrahim.

Witness, observer.

Singer, melodious voice.

Healing, curing.

Compassionate, tender, kind.

Compassion, kindness, care.

Kingly, royal, majestic.

Pride of the king; Persian.

Candle, flame, light.

Of good character; foster sister of the Prophet.

Fragrance, aroma.

Sweet, pleasant; Persian.

Truthful, sincere; title of Aisha r.a.

Star, screen; Persian/Urdu.

Mystic, one following Sufi path.

Small star, twinkling star.

Queen, ruler, empress.

High above, elevated; first martyr of Islam.

The Pleiades star cluster; chandelier.

Salutation, greeting.

Praise, beautification, improvement.

Good, pure, pleasant.

Vision, spectre, gentle breeze.

Illumination, enlightenment.

Rare gift, novelty, treasure.

Little mother; daughter of Zainab r.a.

Mother of Habiba; wife of Prophet Muhammad.

Daughter of Prophet Muhammad.

Generous giver, bestower.

Unique, singular, one of a kind.

Eminent, distinguished, notable.

Rose, flower.

Union, communion, connection.

Medal, badge of honour.

Jasmine flower.

Bright, radiant, flourishing.

Beauty, decoration; Urdu/Persian.

One who remembers Allah, mindful.

Golden, made of gold; Persian.

Beauty, adornment.

Adornment, decoration.

Literary man, man of letters, polite.

Sun; Persian.

Star, good omen; Persian.

Free, independent; Persian.

Wonderful, marvellous, unprecedented.

Son of the right hand; Prophet Yusuf's brother.

Daniel; beloved of God.

Judge, arbitrator, decisive.

Grace of Allah.

Knight, horseman, brave.

Distinguisher of right and wrong; title of Umar r.a.

Happy, auspicious; Persian.

My victory, victorious.

Victory of Allah.

Conqueror, opener.

One who opens; name of Allah Al-Fattah.

Successful, triumphant.

Generous, bountiful, overflowing.

Excellent, virtuous, superior.

Grace/Favour of Allah.

Turquoise; victorious; Persian.

Enthusiasm, zeal, fervour.

Praiseworthy servant of Allah.

Resolute, determined, vigorous.

Lion; uncle of the Prophet, Lion of Allah.

Happy, pleased, content.

Longing, yearning.

Truth, right, justice.

The two Hasans; Hasan and Husayn together.

Eternal, immortal; Persian.

Speech, word, discourse.

Speaker; title of Prophet Musa who spoke to Allah.

He who spoke to Allah; title of Prophet Musa.

Perfection, excellence, maturity.

Perfection of the Faith.

Perfect, complete, accomplished.

Successful, fortunate; Persian.

Miracles, honours, dignities.

Discoverer, revealer.

Happy, cheerful, pleasant; Persian.

Sun; Persian.

Victorious, fortunate; Persian.

Winner, gainer, prosperous.

Good luck, good fortune, happiness.

Prosperity, happiness, felicity.

Lucky; name of the great Persian poet.

Patient, enduring.

Foremost, preceding, first.

Happy, fortunate, blissful.

Chief, leader, commander; Persian.

Singer, one who makes joyful.

Martyr, witness; one who dies in the way of Allah.

Inclusive, comprehensive, encompassing.

Lion; Persian.

Alexander; great conqueror.

Handsome, good-looking.

Broad-minded, capacious, ample.

Minister, vizier, helper.

Friend, companion; Persian.