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Muslim Names for boys with their meaning.

NameMeaning
AlaNobility
AliNoble Sublime
AlimWise Man
AltafMore Gracious, More delicate
AminFaithful, Trustworthy, Custodian
AmirProsperous
AmirPrince, Commander
AmjadMore Glorious, More illustrious
AmmarLong of Age
AnasLove, Affection
AnisClose friend,Companion
AnwarMore Radiant
AqilThoughtful, Sensible
ArafatPilgrimage site 25 km from Mecca
ArifAcquainted, Knowledgeable
ArshadBetter guided,honest
ArqamA colour or a design
AsadLion
As'adHappier
AshrafMost noble,Honourable
AsifStormy
AsilGenuine, Original
AsimProtector, Guardian
AslamSafer, Sounder
AtaGift, Favour
AtifCompassionate, Sympathetic
AwnHelp, Support
AwsName of the tribe in Medina
AymanFortunate
AyyubA Prophet's Name
AzamGreater
AzharShining, Radiant
AzimDetermined
AzmatThe Greatness
AzzamDetermined, resolved
BadrFull moon
BahaBrilliance, Beauty
BakerFirst Born
BarakahBlessing
BariInnocent
BarraqShining
BashirBringer of glad tidings
BasharBringer of glad tidings
BasilBrave
BasemSmiling
BassamSmiling
BatalChampion
BilalName of the Prophet's Muezzin
BishrA Prophet's Name
BurhanProof
DawudA Prophet's Name
Dhul FiqarName of the Prophet's sword
DhiyaLight, Splendour
FadiRedeemer
FadilHonourable,Outstanding
FadlReward, Favour
FadhLynx
FahimIntelligent, discerning
FaeqSurpassing, excellent
FayezVictorious
FakhriHonourary, glorious, proud
FalahSuccess
FaqirPoor
FarhatJoy, mirth
FaridUnique
FarisHorseman, Knight
FaruqOne who distinguishes truth from falsehood
FatihOpener, conqurer
FawwazSuccessful
FawziSuccessful
FaydAbundance
FaysalDecisive
FayyadhGenerous
FidaSacrifice
FirasPerspiacious
FirasahPerspicacity
FuadHeart
FudailExcellent in character
FurqanDistinction between truth & faleshood
GhalibVictor
GhanemSuccessful
GhawthHelp, succour
GhaziConqureor, warrior
HabibBeloved
HaddadBlacksmith
HadiGuide
HafizProtector, guardian
HalimMild, gentle, patient
HamasEntusiasm
HamdiOf praise, commendation
HamidPraising Allah,commendable
HammadPraising (Allah)
HamzahLion
HaniDelighted,content
HanifTrue, believer
HarisVigilant guadian
HarithPloughman, cultivater
HaroonA Prophet's Name
HasanHandsome, good
HashimGenerous, (Great grandfather og the Prophet)
HassanReally beautiful or one who beautifies
HatimJudge
HayderLion
HaythamYoung hawk
HayyanLively, energetic
HazimDiscreet, prudent
HilalCrescent
HishamGenerosity
HudA Prophet's Name
HumamCourageous, generous
HusamSword
HusniGood, handsome
HussainHandsome, beautiful
IbrahimA Prophet's Name
IdrisA Prophets Name
IftikharHonour, glory
IhabLeather
IshanBeneficence
IjazMiracle,astonishment
IkhlasSincerity, purity
IkramEsteen, veneration,respect
IkrimahA companions Name
IlyasA Prophet's Name
ImadSupport, pillar
ImranA Prophet's Name
ImtiyazPrivilege, distinction
IqbalAdvance
IrfanGratefulness
IrshadGuidance, guiding hand
IsaA Prophet's Name
IshaqA Prophet's Name
IsmailA Prophet's Name
ItimadTrust, faith
JabirConsole, comfoter, restorer
JafarRivulet, stream
JalalGlory, grandeur
JalilGreat, revered
JamalBeauty
JamilBeautyful, lovely
JawadLiberal, generous
JawharJewel, gem
JibranReward
JibrilArchangel of Allah
JihadStruggle, Islamically sanctioned war
JubairCounsels or brings tigether
JumaFriday
JunaydFighter, warrior
KamilPerfect, complete
KaramahNobility, miracle
KasibWinner, Provider
KashefUncoverer
KatebWriter
KazimRestrainer of anger
KhaldumImplies eternity
KhalidEnternal, Glorious
KhalifahSuccessor, Caliph
KhalilGood friend
KhalisPure, clear
KhidrGreen
LabibSensible,intelligent
LaiqDeserving
LaithLion
LatifFine, gentle, refined
LiyaqahFine
LuqmanA Prophet's Name
LutA Prophet's Name
LutfiKind and friendly, gentle
MadaniCivilised
MahbubBeloved, dear
MahdiGuide to the right path
MahfuzPreserved, safe
MaherSkilled
MahmudThe praised one, commendable
MajdGlory, nobility
MajdiGlorious, praiseworthy
MalekMaster
MamduhPerson commended,praised
MamunTrustworthy, reliable
ManAssistance
MansurDivinely aided, victorious
MaqbulAccepted, popular
MaqsudProposed, intended
MarufKnown, accepted
MarwanSolid
MarzuqBlessed, fortunate
MashalTorch
MashkurTanksful, Praiseworthy
MasrurHappy, glad
MasudFortunate, happy, lucky
MawdudLoving, Attached
MaymunFortunate, blessed
MaysarahEase, comfort
MazharImage
MazinCloud that carrries rain
MiqdamDaring, valiant
MisbahLight, lamp
MuadhProtected
MuammarSenior
MuawiyahFirst Ummayad caliph
MuayyadSupported
MuazzamRespected, magnified
MubarakBlessed, fortunate, auspisious
MubashirSpreader of good news
MubinEvident,
MuddaththirCovered
MudhakkirReminder
MufidUseful
MuflihOne who prosper
MughithHelper, succourer
MuhammedPraiseworthy-Name of the Prophet
MuhannadSword
MuhsinBeneficient, Charitable
MuhtadiRightly guided
MuinHelper
MujahidFighter (In the way of Allah)
MujtabaSelected
MukarramHonoured
MukhlisSincere, pure-hearted
MukhtarChosen
MumtazDistinguished, excellent
MunawwarEnlightened, lighted
MundhirWarner, cautioner
MunibRepentant
MunimGenerous, benefactor
MunirBrilliant, shining, radiant
Mu'nisCompanion, Consoler
MunsifJudge, Rightous
MuntasirVictorious
MuradDesired, Wanted
MurshidGuide
MurtadaAgreeable
MusaA Prophet's Name
One who attests to the truth
MuslihConciliator, Reformer
MuslimSubmitting oneself to Allah
MustafaChosen one
MutaObeyed
MutasimAdhering (to faith to Allah)
MutawakkilRelying on Allah
MutazzProud, Mighty
MutiObedient
MuttaqiPious
MuawinHelper, Assistant
MuwahhidProfessing the unity of Allah
MuzaffarVictorious
MuzzammilOne who is Wrapped-up
NabhanAlert
NabihAlert
NabilNobel, Generous
NadhirWarner
NadimFriend, Companion
NadirDear, Rare,Precious
NafisPrecious
NailAquirer, Earner
NaimComfort, Treanquillity
NajiSafe
NajibIntelligent
NajihSuccessful
NajmStar, Celestial body
NasifMost just, Equitable
NasimBreath of fresh air, Breeze
NasirProtector, Supporter
NasrHelp, Victory
NawfalGenerous, Old Arabic name of the Sea
NazihPure, Chaste
NazimArranger, Adjuster
NazirObserver, Supervisor
NizzarKeen-eyed
NidalFight, Defence
NuhA Prophet's Name
NumairBaby Tiger
NumanBlood
NurLight
NuraniLuminous
NuriShining,Brightness
QamarMoon
QasimDivider, Distributor
QatadahA heardwood Tree
QaysFirm
QusayDistant
QutbCelebrity, Persomnality
RabahGainer
RabiSpring, Breeze
RadiSatisfied, Content
RafiqKind, Friend
RaghibDesiring, Willing
Ra'idLeader, Pioneer
RaisChief
RajaHope
Rajab7th month of Islamic calender
Ramadhan9th month of Islamic calender
RamizSymbol
RashadIntegrity of conduct
RashidRighteous, Mature
RaufMerciful, Kind
RayhanFull, Pretty
RidhaContentment
RidwanAcceptance, Pleasure
RiyadGardens
RuhaniSpiritual
SabirPatient
SaburPatient
SadFelicity
SadiqTruthful
SadrHeart
Safiy-AllahAllah's chosen one
SafwanRock
SahirWakeful
Sa'idHappy
SajidProstrating
SajjadOne who does much prostrations
SakhrRock
SalahRighteousness of the faith, Goodness
SalamahSoundness, Integrity
SalihSafe
SalimSecure
SalmanSafe
SamehForgiver
SamiHigh, Lofty, Exalted
SamirEntertaining companion
SariyahTravel by night
SarimadEternity
SaudFelicities, Good fortune
Sayful-IslamSword of Islam
SeifSword
ShadiSinger
ShafiqCompassionate, Complex
ShahidWitness, Martys
ShakirThankful
ShamelComperehensive, Complete
SharifHonest, Noble
Shihabflame
ShuaybA Prophet's Name
SiddiqVeracious
SinanSpear head
SirajLamp
SofianSand storm
SuhaylGentle
SulaimanA Prophet's Name
SultanPower
SururJoy
SyedMaster
TahirPure, Clean
TalalNice
TalhahKind of tree
TalibSeeker (of truth)
TammamGenerous
TanwirEnlightening
TariqA late visitor
TaslimSbmission
TawqirHonour, Respect
TawfiqSuccess
TaysirFacilitation
TayyebGood or Delicate
ThabitFirm
ThaqibPiercing
ThayerRabel
TufaylBaby
UbaydullahServant of Allah
UmarName of the Second Caliph
UmayrOld Arabic Name
UmranProsperity
UnaysSmaller form of Anas
UqbahEnd of everything
UrwahHand-hold, Support
UsamahDescription of Lion
UthmanName of the third Caliph
WafiFaithful
WafiqSuccessful
WahbGiving
WahibLiberal donor
WahidSingular
WailReturner
WajihNoble
WalidNewborn child
WalliyullahAlly of Allah
WaqarDignity
WarithHeir
WasilInseparable Friend
WasimGood looking
WatheqFirm, Reliable
WazirMinister
YahyaA Prophet's Name
YamanBlessed
YaqubA Prophet's Name
YasirWealthy
YunusA Prophet's Name
YusufA Prophet's Name
ZafirVictorious
ZahidSelf-denying or ascetic
ZahirBright, Shining
ZakariyaA Prophet's Name
ZakiIntelligent
ZamanTime, destiny
ZaydIn abundance
ZiyadAbundance
ZubairProper Name
ZuhayrBright
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