Muslim Names for Kids

Muslim Baby Boys & Girls Names 

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MUSLIM BOYS' NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS

Below are some good Islamic names for boys. Some people can find the issue of naming a Muslim baby puzzling.
For one thing, some people wonder if a Muslim name must be an Arabic name (it doesn't have to be).
Secondly, converts sometimes wonder if they have to change their names, and they also have difficulty sometimes choosing a baby name, partly because they may not understand the meanings of Arabic names, and of course they may not have all the Muslim relatives to name their babies after like some Muslims do.
Another issue is that some cultures have the practice of giving a child two or more given names, which would not be appropriate according to the Islamic naming system. In Islam, the child is given one name, then the second name is the father's name or family name, and the third name is the grandfather's name or family name. (I won't get into Kunyas and geographical attributions - you can read some of the articles below for details on those).
In reality it's simple. A Muslim name should have a good meaning. It should not have a negative connotation, and should not relate to a false deity or an un-Islamic practice. It does not have to be an Arabic name, but in practice many Islamic names are Arabic because of their sources. For example, the Quran is a wonderful source for good names, as are the names of all the Prophets, the names of the Sahabah, and the names of Allah (with "Abd" in front).

Names for Muslim Boys

Abdul-Aleem	Servant of the Omniscient	Abdul-Aalee	Servant of the Most High
Abdul Azeem	Servant of the Mighty	Abdul-Azeez	Servant of the Mighty, the Powerful
Abdul-Baari	Servant of the Creator	Abdul-Baasit	Servant of the Extender, Creator
Abdul-Fataah	Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance)	Abdul-Jabaar	Servant of the Mighty
Abdul-Ghafaar	Servant of the Forgiver	Abdul-Ghafoor	Servant of the Forgiver
Abdul-Haady	Servant of the Guide	Abdul-Haafiz	Servant of the Protector
Abdul-Haq	Servant of the Truth	Abdul-Hakam	Servant of the Arbitrator
Abdul-Hakeem	Servant of the Wise	Abdul-Haleem	Servant of the Mild, Patient
Abdul-Hameed	Servant of the Praiseworthy, the Ever-Praised	Abdul-Haseeb	Servant of the Respected, Esteemed
Abdul-Jaleel	Servant of the Great, Revered	Abdul-Qaadir	Servant of the Capable
Abdul-Kareem	Servant of the Noble, Generous	Abdul-Lateef	Servant of the Kind
Abdul-Majeed	Servant of the Glorious	Abdul-Muiz	Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory
Abdul-Mutaal	Servant of the Most High	Abdul-Mujeeb	Servant of the Responder
Abdul-Mateen	Servant of the Firm, Strong	Abdul-Muhaimin	Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector
Abdul-Nasser	Servant of the Helper, Granting Victory	Abdul-Qudoos	Servant of the Most Holy
Abdul-Qahaar	Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty	Abdul-Raafi'	Servant of the One Who Raises (intellect, esteem), Elevates
Abdul-Raheem	Servant of the Most Compassionate	Abdul-Rahmaan	Servant of the Mercifully Gracious
Abdul-Rasheed	Servant of the Rightly Guided	Abdul-Razaaq	Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider
Abdul-Salaam	Servant of the Peace	Abdul-Raouf	Servant of the Most Merciful
Abdul-Khaaliq	Servant of the Creator	Abdul-Saboor	Servant of the Patient
Abdul-Samad	Servant of the Eternal	Abdul-Samee'	Servant of the All-Hearing
Abdullah	Servant of God	Abdul-Shakoor	Servant of the Most Thankful
Abdul-Tawaab	Servant of the Forgiver	Abdul-Wadood	Servant of the Loving
Abdul-Waahid	Servant of the One	Abdul-Wahaab	Servant of the Giver
Abaan	Old Arabic name	Abbas	Description of a lion
Al Abbas	Description of a lion	Abedin	Worshippers
Abed	Worshipper	Adnan	Proper name
Adham	Black	Ashraf	More Honorable
Aadil	Just	Afeef	Chaste, Modest
Ahmad	Commendable, Praiseworthy	Akram	Most Generous
Alaa	Nobility, Excellence	Alaa Udeen	Excellence of Religion
Ali	Excellent, Noble	Ameen	Faithful, Trustworthy
Ameer	Ruler, Prince	Amjad	More Glorious
Aamir	Populous, Full, Prosperous	Ammar	The builder, constructor, one who prays and fasts a great deal
Amr	Old Arabic name	Anas	A group of people (as opposed to other creatures)
Anees	Close friend	Aarif	Acquainted, Knowledgable
Awad	Reward, Compensation	Ayoob	A Prophet's name
Ayman	Lucky, On the right	Aws	Name of a tree
Azhar	The most shining, Luminous	Azzaam	Determined, Resolved
Abu Bakr	The companion of Prophet Muhammad	Abul Khayr	One who does good
Aasim	Protector	Asif	Forgivness
Ataa	Gift	Arsh	Dominion , Crown
Badr Udeen	Full moon of the Faith	Baha	Beautiful, Magnificent
Baha Udeen	The magnificent of the Faith	Baahir	Dazzling, Brilliant
Bahiy Udeen	The magnificent of the Faith	Bashaar	Bringer of glad tidings
Basel	Brave	Basaam	Smiling
Baasim	Smiling	Bilal	The Prophet's Muezzin(person who calls to prayer)
Bishr	Joy	Burhaan	Proof
Dawoud	A Prophet's name	Dhul Fiqaar	The name of the Prophet's Sword
Diyaa Udeen	Brightness of the Faith	Fadi	Redeemer
Fadl	Outstanding, Honorable	Fadl Ullah	The excellence of God
Fahad	Lynx	Faisal	Decisive
Faakhir	Proud, Excellent	Fakhry	Honorary
Fareed	Unique	Faaris	Horseman, Knight
Faarooq	He who distinguishes truth from falsehood	Fateen	Clever, Smart
Fawaz	Successful	Fidaa	Redemption, Sacrifice
Faris	Perspicacity	Fuad	Heart
Ghaalib	Victor	Ghasaan	Old Arabic name
Ghaazi	Conqueror	Ghiyaath	Succorer
Haady	Guiding to the right	Haamid	Praising (God), Loving (God)
Hamza	Lion	Haani	Happy, Delighted, Content
Humam	Courageous and generous	Haarith	Plowman, Old Arabic name
Haaroon	A Prophet's name	Hassan	Beautiful
Haashim	Name of the Prophet's grandfather, Old Arabic name	Hassaan	Beautiful
Haatim	Judge	Haytham	Young hawk
Haashim	Generosity	Huthayfa	Old Arabic name
Husaam	Sword	Husaam Udeen	The sword of the Faith
Ihsaan	Beneficence	Hussein	Beautiful
Houd	A Prophet's name	Ibraheem	A Prophet's name
Idrees	A Prophet's name	Ikrimah	Female of a pigeon
Imaad	Support, Pillar	Imaad Udeen	The pillar of the Faith
Imraan	A Prophet's name	Irfaan	Thankfulness
Iesa	A Prophet's name	Is-haaq	A Prophet's name
Isaam	Safeguard	Ismaael	A Prophet's name
Izz Udeen	Might of the Faith	Jaabir	Consoler, Comforter
Jaafar	Rivulet	Jalaal	Glory of the Faith
Jamaal	Beauty	Jamaal Udeen	Beauty of the Faith
Jameel	Beautiful	Jihad	To Strive for
Jawad	Openhanded, Generous	Kamal	Perfection
Kaamil	Perfect	Kareem	Generous, Noble
Khairy	Charitable, Beneficent	Khair Udeen	The good of the Faith
Khaldoon	Old Arabic name	Khalid	Eternal
Khaleel	Friend	Khuzaymah	Old Arabic name
Labeeb	Sensible, Intelligent	Luqmaan	A Prophet's name
Lutfi	Kind and friendly	Lu'ay	Proper name
Ma'n	Benefit	Ma'd	An old Arabian tribe's name
Mahdy	Guided to the right path	Maahir	Skilled
Mahmoud	Praised	Makeen	Strong, Firm
Majd	Glory	Majd Udeen	The glory of the Faith
Majdy	Glorious	Mamdouh	One who is commended, Praised, Glorified
Mamnoon	Trustworthy	Mansour	Aided (by God), Victorious
Marwan	Old Arabic name	Marzouq	Blessed (by God), Fortunate
Masoud	Happy, Lucky	Maysarah	Ease, Comfort
Maazin	Proper name	Misbaah	Lamp
Muaath	Protected	Ma'awiya	A young dog or fox (First Umayyad Khalifah)
Muayid	Supported	Muhammad	Praised
Muhannad	Sword	Mufeed	Useful
Muhsin	Beneficent, Charitable	Muhtady	Rightly guided
Mujaahid	Fighter (in the way of Allah)	Mukhtaar	Chosen
Munthir	Warner, Cautioner	Muneer	Brilliant, Shining
Muntasir	Victorious	Murtadhy	Satisfied, Content
Moosa	A Prophet's name	Musad	Unfettered camel
Muslim	Submitting himself to God	Mustafa	Chosen (One of the Prophet Muhammad's names)
Mutasim	Adhering (to Faith, to God)	Mutazz	Proud, Mighty
Mutaa	Obeyed	Mutee	Obedient
Muwafaq	Successful	Nabhan	Noble, Outstanding
Nabeeh	Noble, Outstanding	Nabeel	Noble
Natheer	Warner	Nadeem	Friend
Naadir	Dear, Rare	Naeem	Comfort, Ease, Tranquil
Najeeb	Of noble descent	Naajy	Safe
Najm Udeen	The star of the Faith	Naa'il	Acquirer, Earner
Naasih	Advisor	Naseem	Fresh air
Nasser Udeen	Protector of the Faith	Nawfal	Generous, Old Arabic name for the sea
Nazeeh	Pure, Chaste	Naathim	Arranger, Adjuster
Nooh	A Prophet's name	Nu'man	(Blood) Old Arabic name
Noori	Shining	Noor Udeen	Brightness of the Faith
Omar	Life, long living	Omran	Solid structure
Omeir	Long living	Ossama	One of the names of the lion.
Qasim	Divider	Qatadah	A hardwood tree
Qays	Firm	Qudamah	Courage
Qutaybah	Irritable, Impatient	Rabah	Gainer
Rabee'	Spring	Rafee'	Kind friend
Ragheb	Desirous	Ra'ed	Leader
Rajab	The seventh month of the Muslim year	Raakin	Respectful
Raamiz	Symbol	Rashad	Integrity of conduct
Rashid	Rightly guided, Having the true Faith	Raatib	Arranger
Ridha	Contentment	Ridhwan	Acceptance, Good will, Name of the keeper of the Gates of Heaven
Riyadh	Gardens	Sabeeh	Beautiful
Saabir	Patient	Safiy	Best friend
Safwan	Old Arabic name (rocks)	Saahir	Wakeful
Saad	Good luck	Saeed	Happy, Rivulet
Saajid	One who worships God	Salah	Righteousness
Salah Udeen	The righteousness of the Faith	Saalih	Good, Righteous
Salem	Safe	Saleem	Safe
Salman	Safe	Sameer	Entertaining companion (man)
Samir	Entertaining companion	Saariyah	Clouds at night
Sayf Udeen	Sword of the Faith	Sayid	Master
Shaady	Singer	Shafeeq	Compassionate, Tender
Shareef	Distinguished, Noble	Shihab	Flame, Blaze
Siraaj	Lamp, Light	Subhy	Early morning
Suhayb	Of reddish hair or complexion	Suhail	Name of a star
Sulayman	A Prophet's name	Suoud	Good luck
Taahir	Chaste, Modest	Talal	Nice, Admirable
Talha	Kind of tree	Tamam	Generous
Taamir	One who knows dates	Tarfah	Kind of tree
Tareef	Rare, Uncommon	Tariq	Name of a star
Tawfeeq	Success, Reconciliation	Tayseer	Facilitation
Taymullah	Servant of God	Thaabit	Firm
Thaqib	Shooting Star	Ubaadah	Old Arabic name
Ubaidah	Servant of God	Ubay	Old Arabic name
Umar	Old Arabic name (Second Khalifah)	Umaarah	Old Arabic name
Umair	Old Arabic name	Uqbah	The end of everything
Usaamah	Description of a lion	Utbah	Old Arabic name
Wadee'	Calm, Peaceful	Waahid	Single, Exclusively, Unequalled
Wafeeq	Successful	Waa'il	Coming back (for shelter)
Wajeeh	Noble	Waleed	Newborn child
Waliyullah	Supporter of God	Waliyudeen	Supporter of the Faith
Waseem	Graceful, Good looking	Yahyaa	A Prophet's name
Yaman	Proper name	Yasaar	Ease, Wealth
Yaaseen	One of the Prophet Muhammad's names	Yasir	Wealthy
Yazeed	To increase, Grow, Enhance	Yoonus	A Prophet's name
Yoosuf	A Prophet's name	Zaafir	Victorious
Zaahid	Abstemious, Ascetic	Zakariya	A Prophet's name
Zakiy	Pure	Zayd	Superabundance
Ziyad	Superabundance	Zuhayr	Bright
Zaahir	Bright, Shining

Source :http://www.zawaj.com/articles/boysnames.html

MUSLIM GIRLS' NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS

Below are some good Islamic names for girls.
Some people find the issue of naming a Muslim baby confusing.
For one thing, some people wonder if a Muslim name must be an Arabic name.
Secondly, converts sometimes wonder if they have to change their names, and they also have difficulty sometimes choosing a baby name, partly because they may not understand the meanings of Arabic names, and of course they probably don't have many Muslim relatives to name their babies after like some Muslims do.
Another issue is that some cultures have the practice of giving a child two or more given names, when in Islam we do not do that. The child is given one name, then the second name is the father's name or family name, and the third name is the grandfather's name or family name. (Kunyas and geographical attributions are another matter).
So let's keep it simple. A Muslim name should have a good meaning. It should not have a negative connotation, and should not relate to a false deity or an un-Islamic practice. It does not have to be an Arabic name, but in practice many Islamic names are Arabic because of their sources. For example, the Quran is a wonderful source for good names, as are the names of all the Prophets, the names of the Sahabah, and the names of Allah (with "Abd" in front).
We have some excellent articles on Zawaj.com explaining the Islamic naming system:

Name	Meaning	Name	Meaning
Abeer	Fragrance	Ablaa	Perfectly formed
Aadab	Hope and need	Adeela	Equal
Afaf	Chastity	Afraa	White
Afrah	Happiness	Ahlam	Witty; one who has pleasent dreams;imaginative
Ahd	Pledge; Knowledge	Aida	Visiting; Returning
Aisha	Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prohet Muhammad	Aalia	Exalted; Highest social standing
Alia	Exalted; Highest social standing	Almas	Diamond
Aamaal	Hopes; Aspirations	Amal	Hope; Aspiration
Amani	Wishes; Aspirations	Amatullah	Female servant of Allah
Ameena	Trustworthy; Faithful	Ameera	Leader; Princess
Anaan	Clouds	Anbar	Perfume; Ambergris
Aneesa	Friendly; of good company	Anwaar	Rays of light
Areebah	Witty and smart	Areej	Pleasent smell
Aroob	(Woman) Loving to her husband	Arwa	Female mountain goat
Asiya	One who tends to the weak and heals them	Asah	Plant known for its greeness
Asalah	Purity	Aseelah	One belonging to a great heritage and family
Asma	Daughter of Abu Bakr	Aasmaa	Excellent; Precious
Ayeh	Sign; distinct	Azhaar	Flowers; Blossoms
Azeeza	Esteemed; Precious; Cherished	Azza	Young female gazelle
Badriya	Resembling full moon	Baheera	Dazzling; Brilliant
Bahiyaa	Beautiful; Radiant	Balqis	The name of the Queen of Sheba
Banan	Finger tips	Baraa'a	Excelling
Baasima	Smiling	Baseema	Smiling
Basheera	Bringer of good tidings	Basma	A smile
Batool	Ascetic virgin	Bushra	Good omen
Buthayna	Of beautiful and tender body	Dhuha	Forenoon
Faiza	Victorious; Winner	Fadheela	Virtue
Fadwa	Name derived from self-sacrifice	Falak	Star
Fareeda	Unique	Fareeha	Happy; Joyful
Firyal	Name	Fatima	Name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter (Literally: accustom)
Faatin	Captivating	Faatina	Captivating
Fawziya	Successful; Victorious	Firdoos	Paradise
Ghaada	Beautiful	Ghaaliya	Fragrant
Ghaydaa	Young and delicate	Ghusoon	Branches (tree)
Haadiya	Guide to righteousness	Hadiya	Gift
Hameeda	Praiseworthy	Hana	Happiness
Hanan	Mercy	Haala	Aureole
Haleema	Gentle; Patient	Haneefa	True believer
Haniya	Pleased; Happy	Hasna	Beautiful
Hayaam	Deliriously in love	Hayat	Life
Haifa	Slender; of beautiful body	Hessa	Destiny
Hind	Proper name	Huda	Right guidance
Huma	A bird which lives in a quiet area and whenever it flies to the city it fills the people with joy	Hooriya	Angel
Husn	Beauty	Ibtihaaj	Joy
Ikraam	Honor; Hospitality; Generosity	Ilhaam	Intuition
Iman	Faith; Belief	Imtithal	(Polite) Obedience
Inaam	Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal	Inas	Sociability
Inaya	Concern; Solicitude	Intisaar	Triumph
Izdihaar	Flourishing; Blossoming	Jala	Clarity; Elucidation
Jameela	Beautiful	Janaan	Heart or soul
Jumaana	Silver pearl	Kaamla	Perfect
Kameela	Most perfect	Kareema	Generous; Noble
Kawkab	Satellite	Kawthar	River in Paradise
Khadeeja	Name of Prophet Muhammad's wife	Khalida	Immortal
Khawlah	Proper name	Khairiya	Charitable; Good
Khulood	Immortality	Kouther	River in Jennah (paradise)
Kulthoom	Daughter of the prohet Mohammed peace be upon him	Lamees	Soft to the touch
Lamya	Dark-lipped	Lateefa	Gentle; Kind
Leena	Tender	Lubaaba	The innermost essence
Lama	Darkness of lips	Madeeha	Praiseworthy
Maha	Gazelle	Maisa	Walking with proud swinging gait
Majida	Glorious	Majeeda	Glorious
Makaarim	Of good and honorable character	Malak	Angel
Manaar	Guiding light (lighthouse)	Maraam	Aspiration
Maryam	Name of Mother of Jesus	Manaal	Attainment; Achievement
Mawiya	Old Arabic name	May	Old Arabic name
Maimoona	Auspicious; Blessed	Maysaa	To walk with a swinging gait
Maysoon	Of beautiful face and body	Mayyada	To walk with a swinging gait
Mufeeda	Useful	Muhja	Heart's blood; Soul
Muna	Wish; Desire	Muneera	Illuminating; Shedding light
Musheera	Giving counsel	Nabeeha	Intelligent
Nabeela	Noble	Nada	Generosity; Dew
Nadia	The begining, first	Nadira	Rare, Precious
Nadeeda	Equal (to another person); Rival	Nadwa	Council
Nafeesa	Precious thing	Naila	Acquirer; Obtainer
Naeema	Living a soft, enjoyable life	Najaah	Success
Najeeba	Of noble birth	Najiya	Safe
Najat	Safety	Najwa	Confidential talk; Secret conversation
Najla	Of wide eyes	Najya	Victorious
Nashida	Student	Nashita	Energetic and full of life
Nasiha	One who gives valuable advice	Nasira	Victorious, helper
Nawal	Gift	Nawar	Flower
Nazaaha	Purity; Righteousness;Honesty	Nazeeha	Honest
Nazeeya	Optimistic and full of hope	Nazeera	Like; Equal; Matching
Nibaal	Arrows	Naeema	Blessing; Loan
Nesayem	Flower	Nida	Call
Nimaat	Blessings; Loans	Nudhar	Gold
Nuha	Intrelligence; Mind	Nahla	A drink (of water)
Noor	Light	Nouf	Highest point on a mountain
Nusayba	Proper name	Nuzha	Pleasure trip; Excursion spot
Rabab	White cloud	Rabeea	Garden
Radhiyaa	Content; Satisfied	Radhwa	Name of mountain in Medina
Raghd	Pleasant	Raaida	Leader
Raja	Hope	Rana	To gaze; Look
Rafa	Happiness; Prosperity	Rand	Tree of good scent
Raniya	Gazing	Rasha	Young gazelle
Rasheeda	Wise; Mature	Rawdha	Garden
Raawiya	Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry)	Raya	Sated with drink
Reem	Gazelle	Reema	White antelope
Rukan	Steady; Confident	Ruqaya	Name of the Prophet's daughter
Ruwayda	Walking gently	Saabira	Patient
Safa	Clarity; Purity; Serenity	Safiya	Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend
Sahar	Dawn	Sahla	Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Sakeena	God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility	Saaliha	Good; Useful
Saleema	Safe; Healthy	Saalima	Safe; Healthy
Salma	Peaceful	Salwa	Quail; Solace
Samaah	Generosity	Samar	Evening conversations
Sameeha	Generous	Sameera	Entertaining companion (woman)
Saamiya	Elevated; Lofty	Sana	Resplendence; Brilliance
Sawda	Proper name	Sawsan	Lily of the valley
Shatha	Aromatic	Shaadiya	Singer
Shareefa	Noble	Sihaam	Arrows
Suha	Name of a star	Suhayla	Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style)
Suhayma	Small arrow	Suhair	Proper name
Sumaiyaa	Proper name	Taahira	Pure; Chaste
Taroob	Merry	Thanaa	Thankfulness
Tharaa	Wealth	Thuraya	Star
Tamadhur	Proper name	Wafa	Faithfulness
Wafeeqa	Successful	Wafiya	Loyal; Faithful
Wajeeha	Eminent; Distinguished	Warda	Rose
Widad	Love; Friendship	Wijdan	Ecstasy; Sentiment
Wisaal	Communion in love	Yasmeen	Jasmine
Yasirah	Lenient	Yafiah	High
Yakootah	Emerald	Yamha	Dove
Yumn	Good fortune; Success	Yusraa	Proper name
Zaafira	Victorious; Successful	Zahira	Shining; Luminous
Zahraa	White	Zahrah	Flower; Beauty; Star
Zakiyaa	Pure	Zainab	Name of Prophet's daughter
Zaina	Beautiful

Source : http://www.zawaj.com/articles/girlsnames.html