Islamic Names

Praised, commendable

The name of the Final Prophet (ﷺ). Most common Islamic name worldwide.

Most praiseworthy

Another name of the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned in the Quran (61:6).

Elevated, exalted, noble

Name of the fourth Caliph and cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Long-lived, flourishing life

Name of the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه).

Baby bustard, loyal companion

Name of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنه).

Father of the young camel; father of Bakr

Kunya of the first Caliph, Abdallah ibn Abi Quhafa (رضي الله عنه).

Father of many nations

Prophet Abraham (عليه السلام), called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).

God will hear

Son of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام), ancestor of the Arabs.

God increases, God will add

Prophet Joseph (عليه السلام), his story is told in Surah Yusuf.

Good, beautiful, handsome

Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima.

Good, beautiful (diminutive)

Grandson of the Prophet (ﷺ), son of Ali and Fatima, martyred at Karbala.

Servant of Allah

The name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) father. Most virtuous compound name.

Servant of the Most Merciful

One of the most beloved names to Allah according to hadith.

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Name of the famous Companion and general Khalid ibn al-Walid.

Moisture, freshness, water

Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه), the first muezzin of Islam.

Safe, peaceful, sound

Salman al-Farisi (رضي الله عنه), the Persian Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Morning star, night visitor

Named after the star. Also the name of the Andalusian conqueror Tariq ibn Ziyad.

Growth, abundance, increase

Zayd ibn Haritha (رضي الله عنه), the adopted son of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Lion, steadfast, strong

Uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ), known as the 'Lion of Allah', martyred at Uhud.

Drawn from the water

Prophet Moses (عليه السلام), most mentioned prophet in the Quran.

Allah saves

Prophet Jesus (عليه السلام), born of Maryam (Mary), called Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah).

He lives, God is gracious

Prophet John the Baptist (عليه السلام), son of Zakariya.

Beloved

Prophet David (عليه السلام), king and prophet, to whom the Psalms (Zabur) were revealed.

Peaceful, man of peace

Prophet Solomon (عليه السلام), son of Dawud, who was given power over jinn and animals.

Studious, learner

Prophet Enoch (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and a prophet.

Rest, comfort, repose

Prophet Noah (عليه السلام), builder of the Ark, one of the five Ulul Azm prophets.

Earth, man, skin

The first human and first prophet (عليه السلام), created from clay by Allah.

Warrior, mountaineer

Prophet Aaron (عليه السلام), brother and helper of Musa.

My God is the Lord

Prophet Elijah (عليه السلام), mentioned in the Quran as one of the righteous.

Allah remembers, God recalled

Prophet Zechariah (عليه السلام), father of Yahya.

Virtuous, righteous, pious

Prophet Salih (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Thamud.

Repentance, guidance

Prophet Hud (عليه السلام), sent to the people of 'Ad. A surah is named after him.

One who shows the way

Prophet Shu'ayb (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Madyan.

Wise, thoughtful

A wise man mentioned in the Quran, whose advice to his son forms Surah Luqman.

Trustworthy, faithful, reliable

A title of the Prophet (ﷺ) before prophethood. Means the Trustworthy One.

Friendliness, intimacy, companionship

Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه), personal servant of the Prophet (ﷺ) for 10 years.

Distributor, one who divides

Name of the Prophet's (ﷺ) first son, from whom his kunya Abu Qasim comes.

Fruit-bearing tree, acacia tree

Talha ibn Ubaydillah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

Brave, strong, man of iron

Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

Protected, one who seeks refuge

Muaz ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه), highly knowledgeable Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Newborn, newly arrived

A classical Arabic name meaning one who is newly born or newly arrived.

Decisive, separator of right from wrong

Carries the meaning of a judge or arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood.

Owner, king, master

Malik ibn Anas (رحمه الله), founder of the Maliki school of Islamic law.

Beauty, elegance

From the hadith: Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty.

Prosperity, long life, population

The father of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa (عليه السلام). Surah Al-Imran is named after his family.

Happiness, good fortune, luck

Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

Pure, O man (Quranic letters)

Title of a surah (Surah 20). Often interpreted as a name or Quranic initials (huruf muqattaat).

Dear, mighty, powerful, respected

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Aziz). Used as a personal name by Muslims.

Generous, noble, magnanimous

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Kareem). Common personal name across the Muslim world.

Rightly guided, on the right path

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Rashid). Reflects guidance and righteousness.

Helper, supporter, protector

Reflects the concept of divine help and support in Islam.

Noble, honorable, distinguished

A name reflecting nobility of character and lineage.

Perfection, completeness, excellence

Represents the Islamic ideal of striving for excellence in character and deeds.

Blessed, righteous, right-handed

Carries connotations of blessedness and good fortune.

Knight, horseman, cavalier

Traditionally associated with chivalry, bravery, and nobility.

Victorious, dominant, conqueror

Reflects triumph and victory. Also the pen name of the great Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.

Small stream, rivulet

Jafar ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ), martyred at Mu'ta.

Lion

A name symbolizing courage, strength, and bravery.

Victorious, helped by God

Reflects divine aid and victory given by Allah to the believer.

Patient, enduring, steadfast

Sabr (patience) is among the highest virtues in Islam. Allah is with the patient.

Success, divine guidance, prosperity

Refers to the success and guidance that comes from Allah alone.

Lion, powerful

A title given to Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) for his bravery.

Criterion, separator of truth from falsehood

A name of the Quran mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan (25). Refers to discernment.

Companion, gentle, kind friend

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Allah is Rafiq (gentle) and loves gentleness in all things.

Blood, grace, man of blessings

Al-Numan ibn Bashir (رضي الله عنه), Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Contentment, satisfaction, approval

Represents the Islamic ideal of being content with Allah's decree (Ridha bil qadha).

Swift, light-footed

Sufyan al-Thawri (رحمه الله), one of the greatest scholars of hadith.

Pillar, support, backbone

Refers to being a pillar of strength and support.

Warrior, one who fights in the way of Allah

Historically given to warriors who fought for the defense of Islam.

Young camel, firstling, youthful

The name of a prominent Arab tribe. Abu Bakr's father's name was Abi Quhafa, but the kunya refers to Bakr.

Comforter, one who sets bones, restorer

Jabir ibn Abdullah (رضي الله عنه), Companion who narrated many hadiths.

One who controls anger, who swallows rage

The Quran (3:134) praises those who suppress their anger. A great virtue in Islam.

Luxuriant, watered, full of life

One of the gates of Jannah mentioned in hadith, entered by those who fast.

Lamp, light, torch

The Quran describes the Prophet (ﷺ) as Siraj Munir — a shining lamp (33:46).

Growth, increase, abundance

A classical Arabic name representing blessing and increase in all goodness.

Seeker of knowledge, student

Seeking knowledge is an obligation in Islam. Abu Talib was the Prophet's (ﷺ) uncle.

Solid stone, flint

A classical name suggesting firmness and strength of character.

Complete, perfect, whole

Represents the Islamic aspiration for completeness in faith and character.

Full moon

The Battle of Badr was the first major battle of Islam. The full moon symbolizes beauty and guidance.

Beloved

Alternate transliteration of Dawud. Prophet David (عليه السلام).

Ploughman, cultivator, farmer

A common pre-Islamic name retained in Islam. Associated with hard work and diligence.

Approved, the one who is satisfied

A name of Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) meaning the one with whom Allah is pleased.

High, elevated, towering

Represents elevation in status, character, and rank.

Entertaining companion, one who converses at night

In Arabic tradition, Samir refers to a companion who entertains with stories.

Servant (diminutive), little servant

Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise, the trustee of the Ummah.

Warrior, young and strong

Related to Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (رضي الله عنه), one of the ten promised paradise.

O man (Quranic letters)

Title of Surah 36, sometimes called the heart of the Quran. Often interpreted as a name for the Prophet (ﷺ).

Victory, triumph, success

A name reflecting triumph and victory, popular across the Muslim world.

Excellence, perfection in worship

In hadith Jibril, Ihsan is defined as worshipping Allah as if you see Him.

Wise, intelligent, rational

Reflects the importance of reason and wisdom in Islamic thought.

Smiling, one who always smiles

Smiling is a sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), who said a smile is charity.

Wealth, state, good fortune

Common in South and Central Asian Muslim communities.

Grace, favor, bounty

Refers to the grace and bounty of Allah bestowed upon His servants.

Generous, crushing, breaking bread

A name from a noble Arab tribe. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was an Umayyad caliph.

Prosperity, good fortune, turning toward

Muhammad Iqbal (رحمه الله), the great poet-philosopher of the Muslim world.

Servant of Allah, mighty one of God

Angel Gabriel, the archangel who delivered revelation to the prophets.

He who is like God

Angel Michael, responsible for natural phenomena and sustenance according to Islamic tradition.

Pioneer, leader, explorer

Represents leadership and being first in exploring new paths.

Compassionate, kind, tender

Compassion is a central virtue in Islam — the Quran begins with Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim.

Loving, affectionate, devoted

One of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Wadud). Refers to deep love and affection.

Happy, joyful, auspicious

Common in Central Asian Muslim communities (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, etc.).

Submission to Allah, peace through surrender

The name of the religion. Rarely used as a personal name but found in some Muslim communities.

Ascent, heavenly ascension

Al-Miraj was the Prophet's (ﷺ) ascension through the heavens on the night of Isra wal Miraj.

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Al-Amin was the title given to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by the people of Makkah.

Truthful, sincere, honest

As-Sadiq was a title of the Prophet (ﷺ). Truthfulness is one of the pillars of good character in Islam.

One who cuts short

Hudhaifa ibn al-Yaman (رضي الله عنه), a close Companion entrusted with knowledge of the hypocrites.

Good fortune, happiness

Alternate shorter form of Saad. Also the name of a Quranic surah (Surah 38, Sad).

Goodness, virtue, welfare

The Quran frequently uses Khayr to describe the good of this world and the next.

Innocence, free from guilt

Bara ibn Azib (رضي الله عنه) was a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Reddish blond, tawny

Suhaib ibn Sinan al-Rumi (رضي الله عنه), a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) known for his sacrifice for Islam.

Reddish blond, tawny

Alternate transliteration of Suhaib. The same beloved Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Chosen, selected, the elect

Al-Mukhtar (the Chosen) is a title of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Means divinely chosen and selected.