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Browse 480+ Islamic names for boys and girls — Arabic script, meanings and origins. Use the generator to find the perfect name.

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Meanings are based on classical Arabic lexicography and commonly accepted Islamic scholarly sources. Names of Hebrew origin (prophets shared across the Abrahamic traditions) are indicated. Always verify with a knowledgeable scholar for naming ceremonies.

Choosing an Islamic name

Names in Islam are part of a child's identity for this life and the next — the Prophet ﷺ taught that “you will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so give yourselves good names” (Abu Dawud). A good name carries a beautiful meaning, points to a noble aspiration, and is easy to say in the community the child will grow up in.

The tradition is not bound to Arabic. Persian, Turkish, Urdu and Malay names are all Islamic when they carry good meaning. Prophet names — Yusuf, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Yahya — are especially beloved. Names built on Abd al- (servant of the...) paired with one of the 99 Names of Allah are the most praiseworthy.

Common patterns

Abd al- + divine name

Most praised pattern. Abdullah, Abdurrahman, Abdulaziz, Abdulkarim — the root Abd means servant.

Muhammad / Ahmad + second name

Muhammad Yusuf, Ahmad Zaki — the name of the Prophet ﷺ followed by a personal name. Extremely common across the ummah.

Prophet names

Yusuf, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Yahya, Sulaiman, Daud, Ayub — the names of prophets honoured in the Qur'an.

Companion names

Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Khadija, Aisha, Fatima, Khalid — names of the Prophet's ﷺ companions and close family.

Virtue names (girls)

Rahma (mercy), Sabr (patience), Iman (faith), Nur (light), Huda (guidance), Amani (hopes) — virtues given as names.

Natural beauty (girls)

Layla (night), Noor (light), Zahra (flower), Najma (star), Lulwa (pearl), Yasmin (jasmine).

Names to avoid

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    Names of false deities

    Any name that belongs to an idol or polytheistic deity.

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    Abd + anything other than Allah

    Abd al-Kaaba, Abd al-Rasul — servitude is owed to Allah alone, not to places or persons, even venerated ones.

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    Divine names standalone

    Names like Rahman or Ahad are reserved for Allah. Use them only in the compound 'Abd al-' form.

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    Names with ugly meaning

    Harb (war), Murra (bitter) — the Prophet ﷺ renamed companions whose names carried harsh connotations.

Frequently Asked

What makes a name Islamic?+
An Islamic name is any name with a good meaning that does not ascribe servitude to anyone other than Allah, and is not the name of a false deity. Names derived from Arabic are most common, but the tradition is not ethnic — Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Malay, Hausa and Bosnian names are all Islamic when they carry good meanings and belong to a Muslim cultural tradition. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdurrahman.'
Are Hebrew prophet names like Yusuf, Ibrahim and Musa allowed?+
Yes — these are the names of prophets honoured in the Qur'an. Hebrew-origin prophet names are thoroughly Islamic and have been used by Muslims since the earliest generations. Yusuf (Joseph), Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), Yahya (John), Ayub (Job), Sulaiman (Solomon), Daud (David) and others all appear in the Qur'an.
What names are prohibited in Islam?+
Names that attribute absolute servitude to anything other than Allah (like 'Abd al-Kaaba' — servant of the Kaaba), names of false deities, names that carry ugly meanings (servant, slave without qualification; or 'ungrateful'), or names of clearly sinful connotation. The Prophet ﷺ occasionally renamed companions whose names carried such meanings. Everything else is permissible, though names with beautiful meanings are encouraged.
Does a name have to be Arabic?+
No. The tradition is universal. Zaid ibn Thabit, Salman al-Farisi (Persian), Bilal al-Habashi (Ethiopian) — early companions bore names from their own languages, and the Prophet ﷺ never required anyone to change a good-meaning name. What matters is the meaning, not the language.
What does the 99 Names of Allah have to do with naming?+
The 99 Names (Asma al-Husna) describe Allah alone. Muslims often use them as part of compound names — 'Abd' (servant of) + one of the divine names. Abdullah (servant of Allah), Abdurrahman (servant of the Most Merciful), Abdulaziz, Abdulkarim, and so on. The standalone divine names (like 'Rahman' or 'Ahad') are generally reserved for Allah and not used as personal names.
Can I give a double / compound name?+
Yes. Muhammad Yusuf, Ahmad Zaki, Aisha Noor, Fatima Zahra — compound names are traditional across the Muslim world. The pattern usually pairs a classical first element with a descriptive second one. In the name generator, you can filter by starting letter and gender to explore both elements independently.
Should the baby be named on day 7 (aqiqah)?+
The sunnah is to name the child on the seventh day, usually coinciding with the aqiqah ceremony (a sacrifice of one or two sheep), shaving the baby's head, and giving charity equivalent to the weight of the hair in silver. Naming earlier is also acceptable — the seventh day is recommended, not obligatory.
Do I need to say the name in the baby's ear?+
A widely-practised sunnah is the adhan (full call to prayer) in the newborn's right ear and the iqamah in the left, shortly after birth. The name itself can be whispered afterwards — it is not part of the adhan. This is a strong tradition, not a naming prerequisite.

Names are curated with meanings verified against accepted Islamic scholarly sources. For naming ceremonies (aqiqah, tahneek), consult a knowledgeable scholar — particularly for borderline or disputed attributions.

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