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Abdul-Samad
Servant of As-Samad โ Allah, the Eternal Refuge whom all needs turn to.
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Labid
ูุจูุฏ
name of a great Arabian poet; steadfast and enduring; one who clings firmly to his values
Taha
ุทู
a name of the Prophet Muhammad from the Quran; one of purity, light and noble guidance
sameh
ุณุงู ุญ
Samih embodies the tranquil essence of forgiveness, a gentle soul who soothes the heart with compassion, embracing the beauty of letting go and finding peace in the midst of turmoil.
ziyad
ุฐูุงุฏ
Ziyad is a name that embodies abundance and generosity, a reminder to cultivate kindness and share blessings with others, fostering a cycle of love and gratitude.
Faisal
ููุตู
Decisive ruler, the one who separates truth from falsehood. A sharp sword. Popular in royal families.
Karim
ูุฑูู
Generous, noble, honorable. One of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Karim). Reflects nobility of character and generosity.
Khaleel
ุฎููู
Intimate friend, beloved. The epithet given to Prophet Abraham in the Quran (4:125): "And Allah took Abraham as a friend".
Saad
ุณุนุฏ
Good fortune, happiness. Name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten promised paradise by Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
Hamza
ุญู ุฒุฉ
Lion (one of Arabic words for lion). Name of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, uncle of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, known as "Lion of God".
Ismail
ุฅุณู ุงุนูู
God hears (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), son of Abraham, ancestor of the Arabs and lineage of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
Yaqub
ูุนููุจ
Heel-holder (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf and the twelve tribes of Israel.
Yahya
ูุญูู
He shall live. Name of Prophet John the Baptist; Quran 19:7 highlights "no one before him bore this name".
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Maryam
ู ุฑูู
Highly exalted lady (from Hebrew). Name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Prophet Jesus, the only woman named in the Quran with her own Surah.
Fatima
ูุงุทู ุฉ
One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, called "Leader of the women of Paradise".
Aisha
ุนุงุฆุดุฉ
Lively, vivacious. Name of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, wife of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, known for her vast knowledge and intelligence.
Khadija
ุฎุฏูุฌุฉ
Premature child (born before her time). Name of Khadijah, first wife of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ and the first Muslim convert.
Zainab
ุฒููุจ
A fragrant flowering tree. Name of Zainab, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, and of the famous Zainab bint Ali.
Ruqayyah
ุฑููุฉ
One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ and wife of Caliph Uthman.
Hafsa
ุญูุตุฉ
Young lioness. Name of Hafsa bint Umar, wife of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ and entrusted with the first compilation of the Quran.
Sumayyah
ุณู ูุฉ
High, elevated. Name of Sumayyah bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam and mother of the companion Ammar ibn Yasir.
Asma
ุฃุณู ุงุก
Names (plural). Name of Asma bint Abi Bakr, known as "Dhat al-Nitaqayn" (Owner of two belts), revered companion.
Hajar
ูุงุฌุฑ
Name of Hagar, wife of Prophet Abraham and mother of Ismail. Her search for water for her son inspired the Hajj rite of Sa'i between Safa and Marwa.
Salma
ุณูู ู
Safe, free from harm. A classic Arabic name conveying peace, wellness, and integrity.
Layla
ูููู
Night, dark beauty. Made eternally famous by the legendary love story of Qais and Layla (the Arabic Romeo and Juliet).
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