👶 Islamic Baby Names
Comprehensive database of Islamic baby names with meanings and origins
Search Results (20)
فاطمة
Fatimah
Meaning: Weaned, Abstainer
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's daughter
عائشة
Aisha
Meaning: Living, Prosperous
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's wife
خديجة
Khadijah
Meaning: Premature Baby
Origin: Arabic - First wife of Prophet
مريم
Maryam
Meaning: Devout, Worshipper
Origin: Hebrew - Mother of Jesus
زينب
Zainab
Meaning: Fragrant Flower
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's daughter
رقية
Ruqayyah
Meaning: Gentle, Tender
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's daughter
أم كلثوم
Umm Kulthum
Meaning: Mother of Round-faced
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's daughter
حفصة
Hafsah
Meaning: Young Lioness
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's wife
سارة
Sarah
Meaning: Princess, Lady
Origin: Hebrew - Wife of Ibrahim
آمنة
Aminah
Meaning: Safe, Secure
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's mother
ليلى
Layla
Meaning: Night, Intoxication
Origin: Arabic
نور
Noor
Meaning: Light, Radiance
Origin: Arabic
دانة
Dana
Meaning: Large Pearl
Origin: Arabic
جنى
Jana
Meaning: Harvested Fruit
Origin: Arabic
ريم
Reem
Meaning: White Antelope
Origin: Arabic
لينا
Lina
Meaning: Young Palm Tree
Origin: Arabic
سلمى
Salma
Meaning: Safe, Peaceful
Origin: Arabic
هدى
Huda
Meaning: Guidance
Origin: Arabic
رحمة
Rahmah
Meaning: Mercy, Compassion
Origin: Arabic
ياسمين
Yasmin
Meaning: Jasmine Flower
Origin: Persian
Tips for Choosing Baby Name
- Choose good meaning: The Prophet ﷺ said: "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good"
- Use Prophets & Companions names: The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdulrahman
- Avoid disliked names: Avoid names with bad meanings or associated with shirk
- Easy pronunciation: Choose a name that's easy to pronounce and write
- Match with family name: Ensure the name harmonizes with the family name
- Consult scholars: If uncertain, consult scholars about the name
- Supplication for newborn: "May Allah bless you with what He has bestowed upon you, may you be grateful to the Giver, and may the child reach maturity and be granted righteous conduct"
Islamic Naming Etiquette
Recommended Names:
- Names of Prophets and Messengers
- Names with Abdul (Abdullah, Abdulrahman, etc.)
- Names of Companions (male & female)
- Names with good meanings
Disliked Names:
- Names enslaved to other than Allah
- Names with self-praise
- Names of devils
- Names with bad meanings