Parenthood is among the greatest blessings that Allah (SWT) grants to His servants. One of the most significant and challenging decisions for parents is selecting the perfect name for their child. To make this process easier, we have compiled a list of Muslim names, featuring over one hundred meaningful names for Muslim boys.
Find the Best Muslim Boy Names
Welcoming a child into the world is a joyous occasion, not just for the parents but for the entire family—whether you’re becoming a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent. The arrival of a baby brings happiness and excitement to everyone involved.
Families often gather around coffee and dining tables, discussing and debating potential names. Many hours are also spent online, searching for names with beautiful meanings and positive connotations.
To assist you in this important decision, English365 team has compiled a carefully researched list of meaningful names. This collection includes hundreds of boys’ names inspired by religious and Islamic cultural values, designed to help you find the perfect name for your child.
We hope this resource will be helpful and that you discover a name that is both meaningful and pleasing to the ear.
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| Popularity | Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muḥammad | مُحَمَّد | The most praised one |
| 2 | ʾĀdam | آدَم | The name of Prophet Adam AS |
| 3 | ʾIsḥāq | اِسْحَاق | The son of Prophet Ibrahim AS |
| 4 | Zakariyyā | زَكَرِيَّا | A Prophet’s name |
| 5 | ʾIbrāhīm | اِبْرَاهِيْم | A Prophet’s name |
| 6 | ʿAlī | عَلِيّ | High/ elevated |
| 7 | Bilāl | بِلَال | Name of a famous companion of Prophet (PBUH) |
| 8 | Ḥamza | حَمْزَة | Lion, strong, steadfast, name of a famous companion of Prophet (PBUH) |
| 9 | ʿUmar | عُمَر | Life, long-lived, name of the second caliph, one of the companions the Prophet (PBUH) |
| 10 | ʿAbdullāh | عَبْدُ الله | Servant of God |
| 11 | ʿImrān | عِمْرَان | Exalted nation |
| 12 | Yūsuf | يُوْسُف | Extremely handsome, name of a Prophet |
| 13 | Zayn | زَيْن | Handsome, beautiful |
| 14 | ʿUthmān | عُثْمَان | Name of the third caliph, one of the companions the Prophet (PBUH) |
| 15 | Yaḥyā | يَحْيَى | Name of a Prophet |
| 16 | Sufyān | سُفْيَان | Fast-moving, light, nimble |
| 17 | ʾAmīr | اَمِيْر | Prince |
| 18 | Dāwūd | دَاوُود | A Prophet’s name |
| 19 | Faysal | فَيْصَل | Judge, decisive ruler |
| 20 | ʾAsad | اَسَد | Lion |
| 21 | Rāshid | رَاشِد | Rightly-guided |
| 22 | Naʿīm | نَعِيْم | Ease, comfort |
| 23 | Yūnus | يُوْنُس | Name of a Prophet |
| 24 | Daniyāl | دَانِيَال | Intelligent |
| 25 | Zāhid | زَاهِد | Devoted to God |
Popular Arabic Boy Names
Choosing a name for your baby is an important decision, and many parents look for names that have meaningful and positive origins. Arabic boy names are popular because they are not only beautiful but also carry deep meanings and cultural significance. Here’s a list of some popular Arabic boy names in alphbetical order. It will help you find the perfect name for your child.
Alif
| Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ʾAbū Bakr | أبُو بَكْر | |
| ʾAbū ʿUbayda | أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ | |
| ʾAbu al-Dardāʾ | أبو الدَّرْداء | |
| ʾAbū Hurayrah | أبُو هُرَيْرَة | |
| ʾAbān | أَبَان | |
| ʾAbjar | أَبْجَر | |
| ʾIbrāhim | إِبْرَاهِيم | |
| ʾAbza | أَبْزٰى | |
| ʾAbyaḍ | أَبْيَض | |
| ʾAthwab | أَثْوَب | |
| ʾAḥmed | أَحْمَد | |
| ʾAḥmar | أَحْمَر | |
| ʾAkhram | أَخْرَم | |
| ʾAkhnas | أَخْنَس | |
| ʾIdrīs | إِدْرِيس | |
| ʾArbad | أَرْبَد | |
| ʾArqam | أَرْقَم | |
| ʾUsāma | أُسَامَة | |
| ʾIsḥāq | إِسْحَاق | |
| ʾAsad | أَسَد | |
| ʾAsʿad | أَسْعَد | |
| ʾ Asfaʿ | أَسْفَع | |
| ʾAsqaʿ | أَسْقَع | |
| ʾAslaʿ | أَسْلَع | |
| ʾAslam | أَسْلَم | |
| ʾIsmāʿīl | إِسْمَاعِيل | |
| ʾAsmar | أَسْمَر | |
| ʾUsayd | أُسَيْد | |
| ʾAshraf | أَشْرَف | |
| ʾAshʿath | أَشْعَث | |
| ʾAshīm | أَشِيْم | |
| ʾAṣyad | أَصْيَد | |
| ʾAghlab | أَغْلَب | |
| ʾAflaḥ | أَفْلَح | |
| ʾAqraʿ | أَقْرَع | |
| ʾAqram | أَقْرَم | |
| ʾAqmar | أَقْمَر | |
| ʾAkbar | أَكْبَر | |
| ʾAktham | أَكْثَم | |
| ʾUkaymah | أُكَيْمَة | |
| ʾUmayyah | أُمَيَّة | |
| ʾAnjashah | أَنْجَشَة | |
| ʾAnas | أَنَس | |
| ʾUnays | أُنَيْس | |
| ʾUnayf | أُنَيف | |
| ʾAws | أَوْس | |
| ʾAwsaṭ | أَوْسَط | |
| ʾAwfā | أَوْفٰى | |
| ʾIbād | إِيَاد | |
| ʾIyās | إِياس | |
| ʾAyfaʿ | أَيْفَع | |
| ʾImāʾ | إِيمَاء | |
| ʾAyman | أَيْمَن | |
| ʾAyyūb | أَيُّوب |
Baʾ
| Name | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bujayr | بُجَيْر | |
| Badr | بَدر | |
| Budayl | بُدَيْل | |
| Barāʾ | بَرَاء | |
| Busr | بُسْر | |
| Busrah | بُسْرَة | |
| Bishr | بِشْر | |
| Bashīr | بَشِير | |
| Baṣrah | بَصْرَة | |
| Baʿjah | بَعْجَة | |
| Bilāl | بِلَال | |
| Bahzād | بَهْزاد | |
Taʾ
| Tammām | تَمَّام | |
| Tamīm | تَمِيْم |
Thaʾ
| Thābit | ثابِت | |
| Thaʿlabah | ثَعْلَبَة | |
| Thumāmah | ثُمَامَة | |
| Thawbān | ثَوْبَان |
Jīm
| Jābir | جَابِر |
| Jāhimah | جَاهِمَة |
| Jibārah | جِبارة |
| Jabalah | جَبَلة |
| Jubayb | جُبَيْب |
| Jubayr | جُبَيْر |
| Jahdam | جَحْدَم |
| Jidār | جِدَار |
| Judhrah | جُذْرَة |
| Jarrāḥ | جَرَّاح |
| Jarmūz | جَرْمُوز |
| Jarīr | جَرِير |
| Jaʿdah | جَعْدَة |
| Jafar | جَعْفَر |
| Julaibīb | جُلَيْبِيب |
| Jumhān | جُمْهَان |
| Junādah | جُنَادَة |
| Jundab | جُنْدَب |
| Jahjāh | جَهْجَاه |
| Jahdamah | جَهْدَمَة |