Collection · 15 names

Muslim boy names, with meaning

Names of prophets, companions and qualities, each with its meaning, origin and how to say it. Tap a heart to keep one for your list.

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Muhammad
Praised, worthy of praise
Arabic moo-HAM-mad
The name of the Prophet of Islam.
Ahmad
Most praised
Arabic AH-mad
Another name of the Prophet, in Surah As-Saff (61:6).
Ibrahim
Arabic form of Abraham, "father of many"
Arabic, from Hebrew ib-ra-HEEM
Prophet; Surah Ibrahim (14) is named after him.
Yusuf
Arabic form of Joseph, "he will add"
Arabic, from Hebrew YOO-suf
Prophet; his story fills Surah Yusuf (12).
Musa
Arabic form of Moses
Arabic MOO-sa
The prophet named most often in the Quran.
Isa
Arabic form of Jesus
Arabic EE-sa
Prophet, son of Maryam.
Adam
Of the earth
Arabic and Hebrew AH-dam
The first human and first prophet.
Yahya
He lives
Arabic YAH-ya
Prophet, known in the Bible as John the Baptist.
Idris
Of uncertain meaning; often linked to study
Arabic id-REES
Prophet named in Surah Maryam (19:56).
Umar
Long-lived, flourishing
Arabic OO-mar
The second caliph of Islam.
Ali
High, exalted
Arabic AH-lee
Cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet.
Hamza
Strong, steadfast
Arabic HAM-za
Uncle of the Prophet, known for his courage.
Bilal
Freshness, moisture
Arabic bi-LAAL
The first muezzin, who called the first prayer.
Zayn
Beauty, grace
Arabic ZAYN
Rayyan
Lush, well watered
Arabic ray-YAAN
Ar-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise for those who fast.

Muhammad, the name of the Prophet, is given to more boys than any other name in the Muslim world, often alongside a second name used day to day.

Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, Isa, Idris, Yahya and Adam are all prophets named in the Quran. Many families choose one to honour that story.

Zayn, Rayyan and Hamza are popular today in the UK, the US and India. They are short, easy to say, and carry a clear meaning.

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