Boys Names – Meanings & Origins

عبد الله

Servant of Allah. One of the names most beloved to Allah per a hadith. Name of Prophet Muhammad's father.

عبد الرحمن

Servant of the Most Merciful (Ar-Rahman, one of Allah's 99 names). Highly recommended in Islamic tradition.

آدم

The first human and prophet (peace be upon him), created by God from earth. The name relates to the Hebrew word for "earth" or "ground".

أحمد

The most praiseworthy. The other Quranic name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, mentioned in Quran 61:6 as foretold by Jesus.

علي

The exalted, the high one. Name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

بلال

Moisture that quenches thirst. Name of Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam.

بشرى

Glad tidings, good news. Frequently mentioned in the Quran as a divine reward to believers.

داوود

Beloved (from Hebrew David). Name of Prophet Dawood, the prophet-king who received the Psalms (Zabur) and was famed for his beautiful voice.

فيصل

Decisive ruler, the one who separates truth from falsehood. A sharp sword. Popular in royal families.

حمزة

Lion (one of Arabic words for lion). Name of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, uncle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, known as "Lion of God".

حسن

Handsome, beautiful, good. Name of Hassan ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the second Shia Imam.

هدى

Guidance, right path. A central concept in Islam, frequently mentioned in the Quran as divine guidance.

حسين

Little beautiful one (diminutive of Hassan). Name of Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and martyr of Karbala.

إبراهيم

Father of many nations. Name of Prophet Abraham, the patriarch of monotheism. Revered in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

إدريس

Name of Prophet Idris (Enoch). The name is associated with knowledge and learning; described in Quran as "a man of truth, a prophet".

إيمان

Faith, belief. One of the highest spiritual states in Islam, representing complete trust in God.

عيسى

Salvation (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary, a great prophet in Islam who will return at the end of times.

إسماعيل

God hears (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), son of Abraham, ancestor of the Arabs and lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

كريم

Generous, noble, honorable. One of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Karim). Reflects nobility of character and generosity.

خالد

Eternal, immortal. Name of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the legendary Muslim general known as "The Sword of Allah".

خليل

Intimate friend, beloved. The epithet given to Prophet Abraham in the Quran (4:125): "And Allah took Abraham as a friend".

لبيد

name of a great Arabian poet; steadfast and enduring; one who clings firmly to his values

محمد

The most praised one. Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the founder of Islam. The most popular name in the world historically.

موسى

Drawn from water (from ancient Egyptian). Name of Prophet Moses, who spoke directly with God and led the Israelites out of Egypt.

نوح

Rest, comfort (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Noah, builder of the ark that survived the Great Flood. Has a Surah named after him in the Quran.

نور

Light, radiance. A surah in the Quran is named An-Nur. One of the names of Allah (An-Nur). Used for both genders.

عمر

Life, long-lived. Name of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam, famous for his justice and strength.

سعد

Good fortune, happiness. Name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten promised paradise by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

سلمان

Safe, peaceful, free from defects. Name of Salman al-Farsi, a noble companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

سامح

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.

سليمان

Peaceful (from Hebrew Solomon). Name of Prophet Sulaiman, son of David, the wise king who ruled over jinn, wind, and birds per Islamic tradition.

طه

a name of the Prophet Muhammad from the Quran; one of purity, light and noble guidance

طارق

The morning star (named in Surah At-Tariq in Quran). Also the name of Tariq ibn Ziyad, the conqueror of Andalusia.

يحيى

He shall live. Name of Prophet John the Baptist; Quran 19:7 highlights "no one before him bore this name".

يعقوب

Heel-holder (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf and the twelve tribes of Israel.

يوسف

God increases. Name of Prophet Joseph, who has an entire surah in the Quran named after him. Symbol of beauty, patience, and wisdom.

زيد

Growth, abundance. Name of Zayd ibn Harithah, beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the only Sahabi mentioned by name in Quran.

ذياد

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.

عبد العدل

Servant of Al-Adl — Allah, the absolutely Just, who wrongs no one.

عبد الأحد

Servant of Al-Ahad — Allah, the One without partner or equal.

عبد الآخر

Servant of Al-Akhir — Allah, the Last, beyond whom there is nothing.

عبد البديع

Servant of Al-Badi — Allah, the Originator who creates without precedent.

عبد البصير

Servant of Al-Basir — Allah, the All-Seeing, from whom nothing is hidden.

عبد الحكم

Servant of Al-Hakam — Allah, the perfect Judge between His servants.

عبد الحليم

Servant of Al-Halim — Allah, the Forbearing, who does not hasten punishment.

عبد الحي

Servant of Al-Hayy — Allah, the Ever-Living, who does not die.

عبد الجامع

Servant of Al-Jami — Allah, the Gatherer of all on the Day of Judgment.

عبد الخافض

Servant of Al-Khafid — Allah, who humbles the arrogant by His justice.