Most Loved Names

Name of the first man and Prophet of Allah; father of mankind.

high, tall

prosperous, populous, civilised, full of life, large

coeval, match

just, upright, righteous

high, lofty, sublime, eminent, excellence, noble, honourable; one of the names of Allah; fourth Caliph of Islam; name of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin & son-in-law

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

a Prophet, the biblical Job

major

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

water, moisture, freshness, river, sea. A

guide, model, leader, example

a Prophet and father of Prophet Sulaiman in the Bible, he is known as David

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

crescent-like

a Prophet title of the 11th sura of the Quran

a Prophet (Jesus)

smiling, smile

belief, faith in Allah

population, civilization, careful observance of rules of etiquette. Father of Maryam (mother of Prophet ‘Isa) i.e Mary, mother of Jesus

victory, triumph

approval of Husayn

father of Isa

making happy or prosperous, blessing, favoring

self-made

servant of the Exalted i.e. Allah

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)

Name of a great Prophet of Allah

nobility, highness, excellency

owner, proprietor, master, lord. Allah’s epithet

servant of the Owner i.e. Allah

noble, sublime, excellency

ease, comfort

handsome

servant of the King i.e. Allah

agreement, covenent, contract, pact

sword, Indian sword

praised, lauded, commended, praiseworthy. Muhammad ibn Abdullah (570-632): Messenger of Allah who preached the faith of Islam

a Prophet, the biblical Moses

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

seeker. Abdul Muttalib: grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Prophet sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind

to strew, to sacrifice

Noah, name of Prophet of Allah

light, illumination. Allah's epithet

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

Al-Rahman الرحمن, the most Gracious; one of the names of Allah

ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort

safe, secure, perfect, complete

little Ali

traveller, wayfarer

pious, righteous, upright, just, virtuous, devoted, chaste

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

praise, commendation, eulogy

a Prophet (see surat al-A'raaf 7:88)

a Prophet, the biblical Solomon, son of Prophet Dawood

favour of Husain

seeker, desirer, student

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

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

to live, name of a Prophet, the biblical John the Baptist

a Prophet, the biblical Jacob, son of Prophet Ishaq

a Prophet, the biblical Jacob, son of Prophet Ishaq

friend of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

a Prophet, the biblical Jonah

a Prophet, the biblical Joseph, son of Prophet Yaqub i.e. Jacob

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

a Prophet of Allah

high, tall, lofty, excellent

high, tall, lofty, excellent

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

friendly, sociable, amicable; fem. of Alif

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

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

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

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)

cub; wife of Muhammad; daughter of Khalifa 'Umar

happiness, bliss, felicity, prosperity

affection, love, compassion, mercy, pity

affection, compassion, mercy

most beautiful woman, most sweetheart

gift, present

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)

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

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

mother of the Prophet ‘Isa (Jesus), the Biblical Mary

sun of the women

impression, mark, beauty

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

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

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

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

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)

spoils, booty

sun of the women

little sun; diminutive of Shams

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

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

Father of nations; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Abraham, friend of Allah (Khalilullah)

God will hear; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Ishmael, son of Ibrahim, helped build the Kaaba

He laughs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Isaac, son of Ibrahim and father of Yaqub

One who instructs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Enoch, raised to a high station by Allah

Mountain of strength, exalted; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Aaron, brother of Prophet Musa

God remembers, purity; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Zechariah, father of Prophet Yahya

Fragrant plant; name of the 7th wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Zaynab bint Jahsh, mentioned by name in the Quran

Fragrance, perfume, sweet scent.

Beautiful fairy; Persian/Urdu.

Paradise, garden.

Jewel, gem, essence.

Angels.

Sweet basil, fragrant plant.

Pure, chosen, selected.

Prostrating, one who makes sujood.

A spring in paradise; mentioned in Quran.

Pure, happy; wife of Prophet Ibrahim.

Fragrance, aroma.

Sweet, pleasant; Persian.

Lote tree; tree in paradise mentioned in Quran.

Queen, ruler, empress.

High above, elevated; first martyr of Islam.

Fine silk brocade; mentioned in Quran.

Good, pure, pleasant.

Rose, flower.

Jasmine flower.

Beauty, adornment.

Judge, arbitrator, decisive.

Knight, horseman, brave.

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

Conqueror, opener.

Clement, patient, forbearing.

Lion; uncle of the Prophet, Lion of Allah.

Happy, pleased, content.

True believer, pure monotheist.

Aaron; Prophet and brother of Musa.

Elijah; Prophet mentioned in Quran.

Eternal, immortal; Persian.

Perfection, excellence, maturity.

Perfect, complete, accomplished.

Generous, noble, gracious.

Discoverer, revealer.

Merciful, compassionate.

Good luck, good fortune, happiness.

Happy, fortunate, blissful.

Handsome, good-looking.