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Aban Old Arabic name `Abbas Description of a lion Abbud Worshipper Abdel, Abdul Servant (of Allah). Before anyof Allah's names, this prefix is to be found for a person's name. Below arethe ways one can have Allah's Name as part of his name: o Abdul-Alim Servant of the Omniscient o Abdul-Aliyy Servant of the Most High o Abdul-Azim Servant of the Mighty o Abdul-Aziz Servant of the Mighty, PowerfulOne o Abdul-Bari Servant of the Creator o Abdul-Basit Servant of the Extender o Abdul-Fattah Servant of the Opener (of thegatesof sustenance) o Abdul-Ghaffar, Abdul-Ghafur Servant of theForgiver o Abdul-Hadi Servant of the Guide o Abdul-Hafiz Servant of the Protector o Abdul-Hakam Servant of the Arbitrator o Abdul-Hakim Servant of the Wise One o Abdul-Halim Servant of the Mild, Patient One o Abdul-Hamid Servant of the Praised One o Abdul-Haqq Servant of the Truth o Abdul-Hasib Servant of the Respected, Esteemed o Abdul-Jabbar Servant of the Mighty o Abdul-Jalil, Abdul-Jaleel Servant of theGreat,Revered One o Abdul-Karim Servant of the Noble, GenerousOne o Abdul-Khaliq Servant of the Creator o Abdul-Latif Servant of the Kind One o Abdul-Malik Servant of the Master (or King) o Abdul-Majid Servant of the Glorious One o Abdul-Mu'izz Servant of the Giver of MightandGlory o Abdul-Mujib Servant of the Responder o Abdul-Muta'al Servant of the Most High o Abdul-Muttalib o Abdul-Nasser Servant of the Victorious One o Abdul-Nasir Servant of the Helper, Protector o Abdul-Qadir Servant of the Capable, Powerful o Abdul-Qahhar Servant of the Subduer, theAlmighty o Abdul-Quddus Servant of the Most Holy o Abdul-Rafi Servant of the One Who Raises,Elevates(intellect, esteem) o Abdul-Rahim Servant of the Most Compassionate One o Abdul-Rahman Servant of the Merciful One o Abdul-Rashid Servant of the Rightly GuidedOne o Abdul-Ra'uf Servant of the Most Merciful o Abdul-Razzaq Servant of the Maintainer, theProvider o Abdul-Sabur Servant of the Patient o Abdul-Salam Servant of the Peace o Abdul-Samad Servant of the Eternal o Abdul-Sami Servant of the All-Hearing o Abdul-Shakur Servant of the Most Thankful o Abdul-Tawwab Servant of the Forgiver o Abdul-Wadud Servant of the Loving o Abdul-Wahhab Servant of the Giver o Abdul-Wahid Servant of the One

Abdullah Servant of Allah

Abraha Abu Bakr Name of one of the greatest Companionsof Nabi Muhammad, May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him. Abu Bakr wasthe first Rightly Guided Khalifa. May Allah bless him. Adel, Adil Just Adham Black Adnan Proper name Afif Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed Most highly adored, or most praised;variation of the name "Muhammad." A very holy name. If one wishes to choosethis name for himself, he should have a second name after it. For example,Ahmad Abbas, Ahmad Ali, but not simply Ahmad. `Aqil Intelligent, thoughtful, one who usesreason Akram Most generous Ala' Nobility Aladdin, Ala' al din Nobility of faith `Ali, Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble. Also the name of one of the greatest Companions of Nabi Muhammad, May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him . Hadrat Ali (may Allah bless his countenance) was known for immense Hikmah (Allah-given wisdom), bravery, ferocity, and depths of knowledge, amongst many other noble qualities. `Alim Wise or learned Altair The flying eagle; also refers to afirstmagnitude star in the constellation Lyra Ameer, Amir One in authority. A leader; commander. Amid General Amin Faithful, trustworthy Amjad More glorious Ammar Builder, constructor Amr Old Arabic name Anis Close friend Anwar Light Arfan Gratitude Arif Corporal; aquainted, knowledgable Asad Lion Asadel Most prosperous one Ashraf Most honorable Askari Commander of an army. Asim Protector, defender Ata Gift Atif Compassionate, sympathetic Awad Reward, compensation

Ayman Lucky; on the right

Ayyad Ayyub A Prophet's name Aza Comfort Azhar Most shining, luminous Azeem, Azim Defender, referring to one ofAllah'sninety-nine qualities Azzam Determined, resolved

Badr Full moon Badr al Din Full moon of the faith Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din Magnificence of thefaith Bahir Dazzling, brilliant Barakah Blessing Bashshar Bringer of glad tidings Basil Brave Bassam, Basim Smiling Bilal Name of the Prophet's Muezzin Bishr Joy Burhan Proof Bursuq

D

Dawud The Holy Prophet "David" Dharr Dhul-Fiqar Name of the Prophet's sword Diya al Din Brightness of the faith Duqaq

E

Emir Another spelling for Amir . Esam, Essam Safeguard

F

Fadi Redeemer Fadil, Fadhl, Fazl Generous, honorable Faisal, Faysal Decisive Fakhir Proud, excellent Fakhiri Honorary Faqih Legal expert, jurist Farid Unique Fariq Lieutenant General Faris Horseman, knight Farraj Faruq One who distinguishes truth from falsehood. Title for Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab. Fath Victory Fatin Clever, smart

Fawwaz Successful
Fawzi Ferran Baker Fida Redemption, sacrifice

Firas Perspicacity Fouad Heart

Fudail

Excellent in character

G

Ghalib Victorious one. Ghawth Helpher, excellent assistant. Ghayth Similar to above. Ghazi Conqueror. Ghiyath Succorer.

H

Habib Beloved Hadi The Guide. Haidar, Haider A lion. Original name of Hadrat Ali ibn Abu Talib, May Allah be pleased with him. Hakeem, Hakim Wise, one of Allah's qualities of absolute wisdom. Hakem Ruler, governor Halim Mild, gentle, patient Hammad The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad." Hamid The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad." Hamza Another name for a lion . One of the greatest military commanders of Islam, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, may Allah bless him.

Hanbal

Purity

Hani Happy, delighted, content Hanif True believer Harith Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun Arabic form of "Aaron" Hasan Beautiful Hashim Broker; destroyer of evil; breaker of bread. Hashim was an ascendent of the Holy Messenger Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) Hassan Handsome Hatim Judge Haytham Young hawk Hilal a new moon crescent

Hisham Generosity

Hud A Prophet's name Hudhayfah Old Arabic name Humam Courageous, generous Husain, Hussein, Husayn Beautiful; Imam Hussein (may Allah bless him) was the blessed grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Husam Sword Husam al Din Sword of the faith

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Ibrahim The name of Abraham. Idris A Prophet's name Ihsan Beneficence Imad Support, pillar Imad al Din Pillar of the faith Isa, Eisa, Esa A Prophet's name (Jesus) Isam, Issam Safeguard Ishaq A Prophet's name Isma'il A Prophet's name Izz al Din Might of the faith

J

Jabbar Mighty Jabir Consoler, Comforter Ja'far A river. Name of one of the Holy Companions, Sayyidina Ja'far ibn Abu Talib, May Allah be pleased with him. Jalal Tremendous rigor. Glory of the faith. Jalil, Jaleel Great, revered Jamal Beauty Jamal al Din Beauty of the religion Jameel, Jamil Beautiful

One who possesses tremendous generosity and gives to anyone who needs his assistance. Jawhar Jewel, essence Jibril Archangel of Allah, Gabriel, peace be upon him. Jihad Struggle Jubair

Jawwad

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Kadar, Kedar Powerful Kadeen, Kadin Friend, companion, confidant Khadeer, Khadir Green or green crop (connoting freshnessand innocence) Khaliq Creative, refers to a quality of Allah's Creative attribute. Kamal Perfect one. Attribute of perfection . Kameel, Kamil Perfect; one of the ninety-ninequalities of Allah Kareem, Karim Generous, noble, friendly, preciousand distinguished Kaseeb, Kasib Fertile Kaseem, Kasim Divided Katib Writer Khalid Eternal Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil Intimate friend Khatib One who reads the Khutbah for Jumu'ah or any other Khutbah. Khayr al Din The good of the faith Khayri Charitable, beneficent

Khuzaymah Old Arabic name Kutaiba

L

Labib Sensible, intelligent Latif Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Luqman Name of the one who Allah has endowed with Hikmah (Divine Wisdom). Lutfi Kind and friendly

Mahdi

The guided one. Guided to the right path

Mahir Skilled Mahmud The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Maimun Lucky Majid Glorious Makin Strong, firm Malik Master, angel, king Ma'mun Trustworthy Ma'n Benefit Mansur Divinely aided Marid Rebellious

Marzuq

Blessed by Allah, fortunate

Mash'al Torch Masruq Mas'ud Fortunate, happy, lucky Mazin Proper name Mika'il Misbah Lamp Mohsen

Mu'adh

Protected

Mu'awiyah Young fox (first Umayyad Kalifah) Mu'ayyad Supported Mubarak Happy, blessed Mufid Useful

The Praised one. Proper respect is to be given to this name if one wish to have this as his name. If one wishes to choosethis name for himself, he should have a second name after it. For example,Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Kamal, but not simply "Muhammad" by itself. Muhiyuddin One who revives the Faith. Muhsin Beneficient, charitable

Muhammad, Muhammad

Muhtadi

Rightly guided

Mukarram Mujahid Fighter (in the way of Allah)

Mukhtar Chosen Mundhir Warner, cautioner Munir Brilliant, shining Muntasir Victorious Murtadi Satisfied, content Musa The name of the Holy Messenger Moses, peace be upon him. Mus'ad Unfettered camel Muslim Submitting oneself to Allah Almighty believing that there is none but Allah and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah upon him) as His Messenger. Mustafa Chosen one Mutahhar One who purifies Mu'tasim Adhering (to faith, to Allah) Mu'tazz Proud, mighty Muti Obedient Muwaffaq Successful Muzzammil one who is covered, wrapped up.

N

Nabhan, Nabih Noble, outstanding Nabil Noble Nadhir Warner Nadim, Nadeem Friend Nadir Dear, rare Na'il Aquirer, earner Naim Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji Safe Najib Of noble descent Najjar Carpenter Najm al Din Star of the faith Nasih Advisor Nasim Fresh air Nasir Protector Nasser Victorious Nawaf, Nawfal Generous, old Arabic name forthe Sea Nazih Pure, chaste Nazim Arranger, adjuster Nuh Name of the Holy Messenger, Noah, peace be upon him. Numair Panther Nu'man Blood. Name of the great Imam, Abu Hanifa, may Allah bless him. Nur, Noor Light; intense bright light. Nur al Din Brightness of the faith Nuri Shining, brightness

Q

Qadir, Qadeer power. Qasim Divider, distributor Qays Firm

Qudamah Qutaiba
Qutuz

Courage

R

Rabah Gainer Rabi Spring, breeze Radi Rafi Exalting Rafiq Kind, friend Raghib Desirous Ra'id Leader Rais Captain Rakin Respectful Rashad Integrity of conduct Rashid One of good council; rightly guided, havingtrue faith Ratib Arranger Rayhan favored by Allah Reda, Rida, Ridha (In Allah's) favor; contentment,satisfaction Ridwan Name of the keeperof the gates of Heaven.

S

Sabih Beautiful Sabir Patient. One who perseveres in any and all situations for the sake of

Allah. Sa'd Good luck Sadaqat Charity for Allah's sake Sadiq, Sadeeq Friend Sa'eed, Sa'id Happy Safi Righteous, perfect. Safi al Din a perfection of the Faith. Safwan Rocks Sakhi One who is generous. Salah Devoted; righteous. Salah al Din Devoted to the Faith. Saleh, Salih Good, right Salim Safe, whole, flawless Salman Safe Sameh Forgiver Sami High, lofty, exalted Samir Entertaining companion Samman Grocer Saqr Falcon Sariyah Clouds at night Sayyid Master; Chief. Title for those who descend from Imam Hasan and/or Imam Husain (May Allah bless them both), known as Ahlul-Bayt.

Sayf, Saif, Seif Sword (of religion) Saif al Din Sword of the faith Shahid a witness; martyr. Shafiq Compassionate, tender Shakir Thankful. One who thanks Allah. Sharif Honest, noble, distinguished Shihab Flame, blaze Siddiq, Siddeeq Truthful one. One who cannot lie. Siraj Lamp, light Sufian, Sufyan Devoted Subhi Early morning Suhail, Suhayl Gentle, easy; name of a star Suhayb Of reddish hair or complexion Sulaiman The Holy Messenger, Solomon.

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Tahir Pure, clean Talal Nice, admirable Talib Seeker (of truth). Student. Apprentice. Tamir One who owns date palm trees Tamman Generous Tarif Rare, uncommon Tariq A path Tawfiq Success, reconciliation

Taymullah Servant of Allah

Taysir Facilitation Tayyib Good or delicate Thabit Firm

U
Note: Sometimes the spellings begin with an "O" instead of a "U".

Ubadah, Ubaida, Ubaydah

Servant of Allah

Ubaid Faithful Ubayy Old Arabic name Umar Name of the second Rightly Guided Khalifah. One of the greatest companions of Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam). Umarah Old Arabic name Umayr Old Arabic name Usama, Usamah Description of a lion Utbah Old Arabic name Uthman One of the companions of the Prophet(pbuh)

Wafid Wafiq Successful Wahab a giver Wahid Singular, exclusive, unequalled Waheed Wa'il Coming back (for Shelter) Wajih Noble in countenance. Wakil Protector; representative. Waleed, Walid Newborn child Waliyullah Supporter of Allah Wasim Graceful, good looking Wazir Minister

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Yahyah Name of "John the Baptist." Yaman Proper name Ya'qub Name of the Prophet "Jacob" Yasir, Yasser Wealth, ease Yasin One of Nabi Muhammad's (peace and blessings of Allah upon him) names Yasir Wealthy Yunus Name of the Prophet "Jonus" Yusef, Yusuf Arabic form of "Joseph" Yusuf A Prophet's name (Joseph)

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Zafar Zafir Victorious Zahid Self-denying or ascetic Zahir Bright, shining Zaid Increase, growth Zain Beauty, Decoration, Ornament Zakariyya A Prophet's name ("Zaccharius") Zakiyy Pure Zubair Zuhair, Zuhayr Bright

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Aban - Old Arabic name

Abbas - Description of a lion Abbud - Worshipper Abbudin - Worshippers Abdul, Abdel, 'Abd al - Servant (of Allah) Abdul-'Adl - Servant of the Just Abdul-Ahad - Servant of the One Abdul-Alim - Servant of the Omniscient Abdul-Aliyy - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Azim - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Aziz - Servant of the Powerful (Dear) One Abdul-Badi - Servant of the Incomparable Abdul-Ba'ith - Servant of the Resurrector Abdul-Baqi - Servant of the Everlasting Abdul-Bari - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Barr - Servant of the Source of All Goodness Abdul-Basir - Servant of the All-Seeing Abdul-Basit - Servant of the Extender Abdul-Fattah - Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) Abdul-Ghaffar - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Ghafur - Servant of the Forgiving Abdul-Ghani - Servant of the Self-Sufficient Abdul-Hadi - Servant of the Guide Abdul-Hafiz - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Hakam - Servant of the Arbitrator Abdul-Hakim - Servant of the Wise One Abdul-Halim - Servant of the Patient One Abdul-Hamid - Servant of the Praised One Abdul-Haqq - Servant of the Truth Abdul-Hasib - Servant of the Respected, Esteemed Abdul-Hayy - Servant of the Living Abdul-Jabbar - Servant of the Compeller Abdul-Jalil - Servant of the Great, Revered One Abdul-Karim - Servant of the Noble, Generous One Abdul-Khabir - Servant of the Aware Abdul-Khaliq - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Latif - Servant of the Kind One Abdul-Malik - Servant of the Master (or King) Abdul-Majid - Servant of the Glorious One Abdul-Matin - Servant of the Firm, Strong Abdul-Mubdi' - Servant of the Originator Abdul-Mughni - Servant of the Enricher Abdul-Muhaimin - Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector Abdul-Muhsi - Servant of the Reckoner Abdul-Muhyi - Servant of the Giver of Life Abdul-Mu'id - Servant of the Restorer Abdul-Mu'izz - Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory Abdul-Mujib - Servant of the Responder Abdul-Mu'min - Servant of the Giver of Faith Abdul-Muqaddim - Servant of the Expediter Abdul-Muqtadir - Servant of the Powerful Abdul-Musawwir - Servant of the Fashioner Abdul-Muta'al - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Nafi' - Servant of the Benefactor

Abdul-Nasser - Servant of the Victorious One Abdul-Nasir - Servant of the Helper, Protector Abdul-Nur - Servant of the Light Abdul-Qadir - Servant of the Capable Abdul-Qahhar - Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty Abdul-Qawi - Servant of the Most Strong Abdul-Qayyum - Servant of the Self-Subsisting Abdul-Quddus - Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi' - Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem) Abdul-Rahim - Servant of the Merciful Abdul-Rahman - Servant of the Beneficent Abdul-Rashid - Servant of the Rightly Guided One Abdul-Ra'uf - Servant of the Compassionate Abdul-Razzaq - Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider Abdul-Sabur - Servant of the Patient Abdul-Salam - Servant of the Peace Abdul-Samad - Servant of the Eternal Abdul-Sami - Servant of the All-Hearing Abdul-Sattar - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Shahid - Servant of the Witness Abdul-Shakur - Servant of the Most Thankful Abdul-Tawwab - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Wadud - Servant of the Loving Abdul-Wahhab - Servant of the Giver Abdul-Wahid - Servant of the Unique One Abdul-Wajid - Servant of the Finder Abdul-Wakil - Servant of the Trustee Abdul-Wali - Servant of the Governor Abdul-Waliy - Servant of the Protecting Abdul-Warith - Servant of the Supreme Inheritor Abdul-Zahir - Servant of the Manifest Abdullah - Servant of God 'Abid - Worshipper, adorer 'Abidin - Worshippers, adorers Abu Bakr - Name of one of the Prophet's companions Abu al Khayr - One who does good Adan - (Garden of) Eden Adel, 'Adil - Just Adham - Black or dark Adib - Cultured, well mannered one 'Adli - Judicial, juridicial Adnan, 'Adnan - Old Arabic name 'Afif, Afeef - Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed - Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "Muhammad" 'Ajib - Wonderful 'Akif - Focused Akil - Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason Akram - Most generous Ala' - Nobility, excellence Ala' al Din - Excellence of faith Al 'Abbas - Description of a lion; name of the Prophet's uncle Aladdin, Ala' al din - Nobility of faith Al Bara' - Wholesome with innocence

Al Hakam - The arbitrator, the judge Al Harith - The plowman Alhasan - The handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandson Alhusain, Alhusayn - Diminutive of the handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandson Ali, 'Ali, 'Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble; name of the Prophet's son-in-law and the fou Caliph Alim - Wise or learned Almahdi - Guided to the right path Al Safi - Clear, pure, fine Altaf - Kindness Altair - The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra Al Tayyib - The good one Al Tijani - Crowning Al Tufail, Al Tufayl - Old Arabic name Amid - General 'Amid - Support Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthy Amir, Ameer - Ruler, prince, leader 'Amir - Prosperous, populous Amjad - More glorious Ammar, 'Ammar - Builder, constructor 'Amro - Old Arabic name Anas - Very sociable; name of one of the Prophet's companions Anis - Close friend 'Antarah - Heroic; name of an Arab folk hero Anwar - Radiant, full of light 'Aqil - Old Arabic name Arfan - Gratitude Arif - Corporal 'Arif - Aquainted, knowledgable Asad - Lion As'ad - Happy, fortunate, lucky Asadel - Most prosperous one Ashraf - Most honorable Asif - Forgiveness Asim, 'Asim - Protector, defender Aswad - Black Ata', 'Ataa - Gift Ata' Allah - Gift of God Ata' al Rahman - Gift of the Beneficent Athil - Firmly rooted Athir - Favored, preferred Atif, 'Atif - Compassionate, sympathetic Awad, 'Awad - Reward, compensation 'Awf - A plant with a nice smell Aws - To give Awwab - Returning (to Allah) Ayham - Brave Ayman - Lucky; on the right Ayser - Easy in dealing, wealthy Ayyub, Ayoob - A Prophet's name (Job) Aza - Comfort 'Azab - Touring, travelling, wandering

Azhar - Most shining, luminous Azeem, Azim - Defender, referring to one of God's ninety-nine qualities Aziz, 'Aziz - Powerful (dear) Azzam, 'Azzam - Determined, resolved RETURN TO INDEX

Badi - Marvelous Badi al Zaman - The marvel of time Badr - Full moon Badr al Din - Full moon of the faith Badri - One who took part in the battle of Badr Baha, Baha' - Beautiful, magnificent Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din - Magnificence of the faith Bahij - Cheerful Bahir - Dazzling, brilliant Bakr - Old Arabic name Bakri - One who starts work early Baligh - Eloquent Bandar - Seaport, district capital Barakah - Blessing Barir - Faithful Bashir - Bringer of glad tidings Bashshar - Bringer of many glad tidings Basil - Brave Basim, Bassam - Smiling Bayhas - Name of the lion Bilal - Satisfies thirst; name of the Prophet's Muezzin (one who calls for prayer) Bishr - Joy Boulos - Arabic form of "Paul" Budail, Budayl - Name of a companion of the Prophet Burhan - Proof Bushr - Joy, happiness Butrus - Arabic form of "Peter" RETURN TO INDEX

Dabir - Secretary Dani - Near, close Darwish - Dervish Da'ud, Dawud - Beloved; a Prophet's name (David) Dhakir - One who remembers God frequently Dhakiy - Intelligent, bright Dhakwan - Intelligent

Dhul Fiqar - Name of the Prophet's sword Dirar - Old Arabic name Diya - Brightness, light Diya al Din - Brightness of the faith Duqaq RETURN TO INDEX

Fadi - Redeemer Fadil - Generous, honorable, superior Fadl - Favor, surplus Fadl Allah - Favor of Allah Fahd, Fahad - Leopard, lynx Fahmi - Understanding Faisal, Faysal - Decisive Fa'iz - Winner Fakhir - Proud, excellent Fakhr al Din - Pride of the faith Fakhri, Fakhry - Honorary Fakih - Legal expert; one who recites the Qu'ran Falah - Success Falih - Successful Faraj, Farraj - Relief, freedom from grief Farhan - Happy Farid, Fareed - Unique, rare Fariq, Fareeq - Lieutenant General Faris - Horseman, knight, cavalier Faruq, Farooq - One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fath - Victory Fathi - Victorious one Fatih - Conqueror Fatin, Fateen - Clever, smart Fawwaz - Most successful Fawzan - Victorious Fawzi - To do with success Fayyad - Overflowing, generous Ferran - Baker Fida - Redemption, sacrifice Fikri - Thought, ideas Firas - Perspicacity Fouad, Fu'ad - Heart Fudail - Excellent in character RETURN TO INDEX

Gamal, Gamali - Camel Ghaith, Ghayth - Rain Ghali - Valuable, dear, beloved, expensive Ghalib - Victor Ghanim - Successful Ghassan - Ardor, vigor (of youth) Ghawth - Succor, to help Ghazi - Conqueror Ghazwan - One on expedition, to conquer Ghiyath - Succorer RETURN TO INDEX

Habbab - Affable, lovable Habib - Beloved Hadad - Syrian god of fertility Haddad - Smith Hadi - Guiding to the right (truth) Hafiz - Protector, one who has memorized the Qur'an Hakem - Ruler, governor Hakim, Hakeem - Wise, one of God's ninety-nine qualities Halim - Mild, gentle, patient Hamal - Lamb Hamas - Enthusiasm Hamdan - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamdi - Of praise Hamid - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamim - Intimate, close friend Hamzah - Lion; name of the Prophet's uncle Hana - Arabic form of "John" Hana'i - Of happiness Hanbal - Purity Hani - Happy, delighted, joyful Hanif - True believer Hannad - Old Arabic name Haris - Guardian, protector Harith - Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun - Lofty or exalted; A Prophet's name (Aaron) Hashim - Broker, destroyer of evil; name of the Prophet's great-grandfather Hassan - Beautiful, handsome Hatim - Judge Haydar - Lion Haytham - Young hawk Hayyan - Old Arabic name Hazim - Resolute Hilal, Hilel - The new moon Hilmi - Gentle, calm

Hisham - Generosity Hud, Houd - A Prophet's name Hudad - Name of a pre-Islamic Arabic king Hudhafah - Old Arabic name Hudhaifah, Hudhayfah - Old Arabic name Humam - Brave, noble, courageous, generous Husain, Husayn, Hussein - Beautiful, doer of good deads; a descendent of the Prophet Husam - Sword Husam al Din - Sword of the faith RETURN TO INDEX

Ibrahim - Father of a multitude; a Prophet's name (Abraham) 'Id - Feast, festival Idris - A Prophet's name Ihsan - Kindness, beneficence; highest level of Iman Ihtisham - Modesty, decency 'Ikrimah - Old Arabic name Ilias - A Prophet's name (Elijah) Imad, 'Imad - Support, pillar Imad al Din - Pillar of the faith Imam - Leader (of prayer or community) Imran, 'Imran - Long-lived; a Prophet's name Imtiyaz - Mark of distinction or excellence In'am - Act of benefaction, bestowal Iqbal - Prosperity, good fortune Irfan, 'Irfan - Thankfulness Isa, 'Isa, Eisa - A Prophet's name (Jesus) Isam, 'Isam, Issam - Safeguard Ishaq - A Prophet's name (Isaac) Isma'il - A Prophet's name (Ishmael) Iyad - Pigeon Iyas - Consoling Izz al Din - Might of the faith RETURN TO INDEX

Jabalah - Mountain, hill Jabbar, Jabr - Mighty, brave Jabir - Consoler, comforter Jad Allah - Gift of God Jafar, Ja'far - Rivulet, little creek Jal - Resolution, firm will Jalal - Glory Jalal al Din - Glory of the faith Jalil, Jaleel - Great, revered Jamal - Beauty

Jamal al Din - Beauty of the faith Jamil, Jameel - Beautiful Jarir - One who can pull; name of a famous Arab poet Jasim - Great, big, huge Jaul - Choice Jaun - Kind of plant Jawad - Open-handed, generous Jawdah - Heavy rain, benevolent deed Jawhar - Jewel, essence Jibran - Old Arabic name Jibril - Archangel of Allah (Gabriel) Jihad - Struggle, holy war Jubair, Jubayr - Old Arabic name Jul - Resolution, firm will Jumah, Jumu'ah - (Born on) Friday Junaid, Junayd - Young fighter Juwain, Juwayn - Sibling RETURN TO INDEX

Kadar, Kedar - Powerful Kadeen, Kadin - Friend, companion, confidant Kadeer, Kadir - Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence) Kahil - Friend, lover Kaliq - Creative, refers to a quality of God Kamal - Beauty, perfection Kamil, Kameel - Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God Karam - Generosity Kardal - Mustard seed Karif, Kareef - Born in Autumn Karim, Kareem - Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished Kasib, Kaseeb - Fertile Kaseem, Kasim - Divided Kateb, Katib - Writer, scribe Kazim - Well-tempered, cool, patient Khalaf - Descendent, successor Khaldun, Khaldoon - Old Arabic name Khalid, Khaled - Eternal Khalifah - Caliph Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil - Beautiful, good friend Khalil al Allah - Friend of God; title given to Prophet Ibrahim Khalis - Pure, clear Khatib - Religious Minister Khair al Din - Goodness of the faith Khairi, Khairy, Khayri - Charitable, beneficent Khoury - Priest Khulus - Clearness, purity Khuzaimah, Khuzaymah - Old Arabic name Kutaiba

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Labib, Labeeb - Sensible, intelligent Lablab - Ivy Latif - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layth - Lion Lu'ay - Shield Lubaid, Lubayd - Old Arabic name Luqman - A Prophet's name Lut - A Prophet's name (Lot) Lutfi - Kind, gentle RETURN TO INDEX

Ma'd - Old Arabic name Madani - Urban, civilized, modern Mahbub - Beloved, dear Mahdi - Guided to the right path Mahfuz - Safe, protected by God Mahir - Skilled Mahjub - Concealed, veiled Mahmud, Mahmoud - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Mahrus - Protected (by God) Maimun, Maymun - Lucky Majd - Glory Majdy - Glorious Majd al Din - Glory of the Faith Majid - Glorious Makin - Strong, firm, well-founded Malik - Master, king Mamdouh, Mamduh - One who is commended, praised, glorified Ma'mun - Trustworthy, trusted Ma'n, Ma'in - Benefit Mandhur - Vowed, consecrated to God Mansur - Divinely aided, victorious Marghub - Desirable, coveted Marid - Rebellious Ma'ruf - Well-known, good Marwan - Old Arabic name Marzuq - Blessed by God, fortunate Mash'al - Torch Mashhur - Famous Masrur - Happy, joyful Mas'ud - Fortunate, happy, lucky Masun - Well-protected, sheltered Maysarah - Of comfort, ease

Mazhar - Appearance Mazin - Old Arabic name Mihran - Name of a companion of the Prophet Mihyar - Name of a famous poet Mika'il - Name of an Angel (Michael) Miqdad - Name of a Sahabi Misbah - Lamp Mishaal, Mish'al - Torch, light Miyaz - Distinguished, preferred Mu'adh - Protected; name of a companion Mu'awiyah - Young fox (first Umayyad Caliph) Mu'ayyad - Supported (by God) Mubarak - Happy, blessed Mubin - Clear, evident Mudar - An Arabian tribe; name of a great-grandfather of the Prophet Muddaththir - Covered; a title of the Prophet Mufid, Mufeed - Useful, helpful Muflih - Successful Muhab - Dignified Muhair, Muhayr - Skilled Muhammad, Mohammed - Praised, praiseworthy; the name of the Prophet Muhanna - Happy, delighted Muhannad, Muhanned - Sword Muhib - Noble, respected Muhibb - Loving Muhsin - Beneficient, charitable Muhtadi - Rightly guided Muhyi al Din - Reviver of the faith Mu'in - Supporter, helper Mu'izz - Comforter Mujab - One whose prayers were answered Mujahid - Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mukarram - Honored Mukhlis - Faithful, sincere Mukhtar - Chosen Mulham - Inspired Mulhim - Inspiring Mu'mmar - Given or granted long life Mu'min - Believer Mumtaz - Excellent Munahid - Strong Mundhir - Warner, cautioner Munib - Repentent Munif - Exalted, excellent Munir, Muneer - Brilliant, shining Mu'nis - Pleasant companion Munjid - Helper Munsif - Just, right Muntasir - Victorious Murad - Wanted, desired Murshid - Guide Murtada, Murtadi, Murtadhy - Satisfied, contented, pleased Musa, Moosa - A Prophet's name (Moses)

Mus'ab - Old Arabic name Mus'ad - Unfettered camel; favored by fortune, lucky Musa'id - Helper, supporter Mushtaq - Longing, yearning Muslih - Conciliator, reformer Muslim - Submitting oneself to God Mustafa - Chosen; one of the Prophet's names Muta' - Obeyed Mu'tasim - Adhering (to faith, to God) Mutawalli - Entrusted Mu'tazz - Proud, honorable Muthanna - Old Arabic name Muti - Obedient Muwaffaq - Successful Muyassar - Fortunate, facilitated Muzaffar - Victorious Muzzammil - One who is wrapped up; a title of the Prophet RETURN TO INDEX

Nabhan, Nabih - Noble, outstanding Nabighah - Intelligent Nabih - Smart Nabil, Nabeel - Noble Nadhir - Warner Nadim, Nadeem - Friendly, entertaining Nadir - Dear, rare, precious Nafi' - Useful Nahid - Generosity Na'il - Aquirer, earner Na'im - Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji - Safe, survivor Najib, Najeeb - Of noble descent Najid - Lion, brave Najjar - Carpenter Najm al Din - Star of the faith Na'man - Old Arabic name Namir - Good, pure, dear Nash'ah, Nash'at - Growing up, youth Nashwan - Exultant, elated Nasib - Noble, relative Nasih - Advisor, counselor Nasim - Fresh air Nasir - Protector, helper, supporter Nasir al Din - Protector of the faith Nasr, Nasser - Victory Nasri - Of victory Nasuh - Sincere, faithful Nawaf, Nawwaf - High, lofty Nawfal - Generous; old Arabic name for the sea

Nayif, Naif - High, excellent; surplus, abundance Nazih, Nazeeh - Pure, chaste Nazim, Nazeem - Arranger, adjuster Nazmi - Arranger, organizer Nibras - Lamp, light Nidal - Struggle Nijad - Tall, dominant Nimr - Tiger Nizar - Old Arabic name Nu'aim, Nu'aym - Name of several of the Prophet's companions Nuh, Nooh - A Prophet's name (Noah) Nuhaid, Nuhayd - Big Numair - Panther Nu'man - Blood, red Nur al Din - Brightness of the faith Nuri, Noori - Shining, brightness Nusrah, Nusrat - Help, support RETURN TO INDEX

Qasim - Divider, distributor Qays, Qais - Firm Qudamah - Courageous Qusay - Old Arabic name Qatadah - Name of a companion of the Prophet Qutaybah, Qutaibah - Irritable, impatient Qutb - Leader Qutuz RETURN TO INDEX

Rabah - Gainer, winner Rabi - Spring, breeze Radi - Satisfied, content Rafi - Exalting Rafid - Support Rafiq - Kind, friend Raghib, Ragheb - Desirous, willing Raghid - Pleasant Rahman - Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu'ran Ra'id - Leader

Ra'if - Merciful, gentle Rais - Captain Raja - Hope Rajab - Seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar Raji - Hoping, full of hope Rajih - Having the upper hand, more acceptable Rakin - Respectful, firm, confident Ramadan - Ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar; month of fasting Rami - Marksman Ramih - Arcturus (brightest star in constellation Bootes) Ramiz - Honored, respected Ramzi - Symbolic Rani - To gaze, gazing Rashad - Integrity of conduct, maturity, wisdom Rashid - One of good council; rightly guided, wise, having true faith Rasil - Messenger Rasin - Composed Rasmi - Formal, official Rasul - Messenger Ratib - Regular, arranger Ra'uf - Compassionate Rayhan - Sweet basil; favored by God Rayyan - Luxuriant; one of the gates of paradise Razin - Composed, subtle Reda, Rida, Ridha - (In God's) favor; contentment, satisfaction Ridwan - Acceptance, satisfaction; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven Rihab - Vastness Riyad, Riyadh - Gardens Rizq - Subsistence, blessing of God Ruhi - Spiritual Rushd - Maturity, wisdom, sensible conduct Rushdi - Mature, wise Ruwaid, Ruwayd - Walking gently RETURN TO INDEX

Saad - Good luck Sa'adah - Happiness Sab - Lion Sabih, Sabeeh - Beautiful, pleasant, fond Sabir, Sabeer - Patient, persevering Sabri - Of patience, perseverence Sa'd - Good luck Sa'd al Din - Good of the Faith Sadad - Right thing to do, lucky hand Sadid - Relevant, correct, right Sadiq - Sincere, truthful Sa'dun - Happy Sa'eed, Sa'id - Happy Safi - Pure, clear

Safiy - Best friend Safiy al Din - Best friend of the faith Safuh - Forgiving Safwah, Safwat - The best, the chosen Safwan - Rock, solid, pure Sahib - Companion Sahir - Wakeful Sahl - Easy to deal with Sa'ib - Appropriate, correct Saif, Sayf, Seif - Sword (of religion) Saif al Din - Sword of the faith Sajid - One who worships God Sajjad - One who worships a lot Sakhr - Rock Salah - Righteousness Salah al Din - Righteousness of the Faith; name of the Muslim leader who liberated Jerusalem from t Crusaders Salamah - Safety Saleh, Salih - Good, right; a Prophet's name Salim, Saleem - Safe, healthy, whole, flawless Salman - Healthy, safe, wholesome; name fo the first Persian to embrace Islam Sami - High, lofty, elevated Samih - Forgiver Samir, Sameer - Entertaining companion Samman - Grocer Saqr - Falcon Sariyah - Clouds at night; name of a companion of the Prophet Sati - Shining, bright Saud - Fortunate Sayyid - Master Sha'ban - Eighth month of the Muslim lunar calendar Shadi - Singer, enchanter Shadin - Fawn, young deer Shafi - Mediator Shafiq, Shafeeq - Kind, compassionate, tender Shahid - Witness Shahin - Hawk Shahir - Well-known, famous Shakib - Present, gift, reward Shakir - Thankful Shams al Din - Sun of the faith Shamal - Wind that comes from the north Shamil - All comprehensive Shamim - Fragrant Sharaf - Honor Sharif, Shareef - Honest, honorable, noble, distinguished Shawqi - Affectionate Shihab - Flame, blaze Shihab al Din - Star of the Faith Shihad - Honey Shu'aib, Shu'ayb - A Prophet's name Shukri - Thankfulness Shumayl - Complete

Siddiq - Truthful, upright Sinan - Spearhead Siraj - Lighted torch Siraj al Din - Light of the faith Sofian - Devoted Subhi - Early morning Sufyan - Old Arabic name Suhaib, Suhayb - Of reddish hair or complexion; name of the first Roman to embrace Islam Suhail, Suhayl - Gentle, easy; the name of a star Suhaim, Suhaym - Arrow Sulaiman, Sulayman - A Prophet's name (Solomon) Sultan - Sultan, king Sumrah - Brownness Suraqah - Name of a companion of the Prophet Su'ud, Suoud - Good luck RETURN TO INDEX

Tahir - Pure, clean, chaste, modest Tahsin - Beautification Taim Allah, Taym Allah - Servant of God Taj - Crown Taj al Din - Crown of the faith Talal - Nice, admirable Talib - Seeker (of truth) Tamim - Strong, complete Tamir - Rich; one who owns date palm trees Tamam - Generous Tammam - Perfection, strength Taqiy - Devout, God-fearing Tarif, Tareef - Rare, uncommon Tariq - Name of a star Taslim - Submission Tawfiq - Success (granted by God), reconciliation Tawhid - Believing in one God Taymullah - Servant of God Taysir - Facilitation (granted by God) Tayyib - Good or delicate Thabit - Firm Thamer, Thamir - Fruitful, productive Thaqib - Shooting Star Thawab - Reward Thawban - Name of a companion of the Prophet RETURN TO INDEX

'Ubaidah, 'Ubaydah - Servant of God

Ubaid - Faithful Ubayy - One with high self-esteem 'Udail, 'Udayl - Old Arabic name 'Uday - One who runs fast 'Umar, Omar - Name of the second Caliph Umarah - Old Arabic name Umayr, Umair - Old Arabic name Umayyah - Famous Arabian tribe 'Urwah - Support, handle Usaim, Usaym - lion cub Usama, Usamah - Description of a lion 'Utbah - Old Arabic name Uthal - Name of a mountain Uthman - Name of tht third Caliph RETURN TO INDEX

Waddah - Bright, brilliant Wadi - Calm, peaceful Wadid - Favorable, devoted, fond Wafiq, Wafeeq - Successful Wahab - Giving Wahhab - To give, to donate Wahid - Singular, exclusive, unequalled Wa'il - Coming back (for Shelter); one of the companions of the Prophet Wajdi - Of strong emotion, passion and love Wajid - Smooth land Wajih - Noble, notable, distinguished Wakil - Lawyer Walid, Waleed - Newborn child Walif - Befriending Waliy Allah - Supporter of God Waliy al Din - Supporter of the faith Waqar - Dignity, sobriety Waqqas - Old Arabic name Ward - Blossoms, flowers Wasif - Describer Wasil - Considerate, inseperable friend Wasim, Waseem - Graceful, good looking Wazir - Minister RETURN TO INDEX

Yahya - A Prophet's name (John) Yaman - Good tidings Ya'qub - A Prophet's name (Jacob) Yasar, Yasser - Wealth, comfort, ease Yasin, Yaseen - The two opening letters of Surah 36 in the Qur'an; one of the Prophet's names Yasir - Wealthy Yazan - Od Arabic name Yazid, Yazeed - God will increase, enhance Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf - To increase (in power and influence); a Prophet's name (Joseph) Yunus, Yoonus - A Prophet's name (Jonah) Yushua - God saves Yusri - Well-to-do, wealthy Yusuf - A Prophet's name (Joseph) RETURN TO INDEX

Zafar - Victory Zafir - Victorious Zahid - Self-denying, abstentious, ascetic Zahir - Bright, shining, flowery Zaid, Zayd - Increase, growth, abundance Zaim - Brigadier General Zain, Zayn - Beauty Zarif - Nice, graceful, humorous Zakariyya - A Prophet's name (Zakaria) Zaki, Zaky - Pure Zakwan - Intuitive Ziad, Ziyad - Super abundance Zubair, Zubayr - Strong, powerful, smart Zuhair, Zuhayr - Bright, having flowers RETURN TO INDEX home > arabic > masculine names
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