👶 Islamic Baby Names
Comprehensive database of Islamic baby names with meanings and origins
Boys Names (20)
محمد
Muhammad
Meaning: Praised, Commendable
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's name
أحمد
Ahmad
Meaning: Most Commendable
Origin: Arabic - Prophet's name
عبدالله
Abdullah
Meaning: Servant of Allah
Origin: Arabic - Most beloved name to Allah
عبدالرحمن
Abdulrahman
Meaning: Servant of the Most Merciful
Origin: Arabic - Most beloved names
عمر
Omar
Meaning: Life, Long-lived
Origin: Arabic - Companion's name
علي
Ali
Meaning: Elevated, Noble
Origin: Arabic - Companion's name
Girls Names (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
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