Male Names

Name Meaning
Abdul-Aalee Servant of the Most High
Abdul-'Aleem Servant of the Knowing
Abdul-Azim Servant of the Mighty
Abdul-Aziz Servant of the Mighty, the Powerful
Abdul-Bari Servant of the Creator
Abdul-Basit Servant of the Extender, Creator
Abdul-Fatah Servant of the Opener
Abdul-Ghafur Servant of the Forgiver
Abdul-Hadi Servant of the Guide
Abdul-Haq Servant of the Truth
Abdul-Hakeem Servant of the Wise
Abdul-Hameed Servant of the Praiseworthy
Abdul-Hafiz Servant of the Protector
Abdul-Hakam Servant of the Arbitrator
Abdul-Haleem Servant of the Mild, Patient
Abdul-Haseeb Servant of the Respected, Esteemed
Abdul-Jaleel Servant of the Revered
Abdul-Jabaar Servant of the Mighty
Abdul-Khaliq Servant of the Creator
Abdul-Kareem Servant of the Noble and Generous One
Abdul-Lateef Servant of the Kind
Abdul-Majeed Servant of the Glorious
Abdul-Muiz Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory
Abdul-Mujeeb Servant of the Responder
Abdul-Muhaymin Servant of the Guardian
Abdul-Mutaali Servant of the Most High
Abdul-Mateen Servant of the Strong
Abdul-Nasser Servant of the Helper
Abdul-Qadir Servant of the Capable
Abdul-Qahar Servant of the Subduer
Abdul-Qudus Servant of the Most Holy
Abdul-Raheem Servant of the Most Compassionate
Abdul-Rasheed Servant of the Rightly Guided
Abdul-Rafi' Servant of the One Who Elevates
Abdul-Rahman Servant of the Mercifully Gracious
Abdul-Razzaq Servant of the Maintainer
Abdul-Raouf Servant of the Most Merciful
Abdus-Salaam The Servant of Peace
Abdus-Sabur Servant of the Patient
Abdus-Samad Servant of the Eternal
Abdus-Samee' Servant of the All-Hearing
Abdus-Shakoor Servant of the Thankful
Abdullah (or Abidullah) Servant of Allah
Abdut-Tawaab Servant of the Forgiver
Abdul-Wahid Servant of the One
Abdul-Wadud Servant of the Loving
Abdul-Wahab Servant of the Giver
Abbas One who frowns a lot, the Prophet's uncle
Abed Worshipper
Adam Black, the first man on earth
Adil Just, honest
Ahmad Praiseworthy, see Qur'an, 61:6
Abedin Worshippers
Adnan A descendant of Isma'il
Ashraf More Honorable
Afeef Chaste, Modest
Aftab Sun
Afzal Better, superior
Akbar The Greatest (Although often used, it is better not to give this name because Allah is the only "Akbar")
Akram Most Generous, Nobler than others
Alaudeen Excellence of Religion
Aleem Expert, Learned
Altaf Kindness
Ameen (Or Amin) Faithful, Trustworthy
Amjad More Glorious
Ammar The builder, constructor, one who prays and fasts a great deal, Virtuous
Anas Friendliness, Joy, a famous Sahaba had this name.
Aarif Acquainted, Knowledgeable, Expert
Abboud Devoted servant
Ali Excellent, Noble, the fourth Khalifa
Ameer (Or Amir) Ruler, Prince
Aamir Populous, Full, Prosperous
Amr Authority
Anees Close friend
Ayoub Job, a Prophet's name
Aws Name of a tree
Azzam Determined, Resolved
Abul Khayr One who does good
Asif Forgiveness
Asad Lion
Aslam Better, More Perfect
Atif Compassionate, Kind-hearted
Ayman Lucky, On the right
Azhar Shining
Arshad More Rightly Guided than others
Asim Protector
Ataa Gift
Badr Udeen Full moon of the Faith
Bahaudeen The magnificence of the Faith
Bashar Bringer of glad tidings
Basel Brave
Basam Smiling
Bishr Joy
Baha Beautiful, Magnificent
Baahir Dazzling, Brilliant
Bilal The First Muezzin
Burhaan Proof
Dawud A Prophet's name
Esa Jesus, a Prophet's name
Fadlullah The excellence of God
Faisal Decisive
Fakhry Honorary
Faris Horseman, Knight
Fateen Clever, Smart
Fida Redemption, Sacrifice
Fuad Heart
Fadl Outstanding, Honorable
Fahad Lynx
Fakhir Proud, Excellent
Fareed Unique
Faruq He who distinguishes truth from falsehood
Fawaz Successful
Faris Perspicacity
Ghalib Victor
Ghazi Conqueror
Hadi Guiding to the right
Hamza Lion
Hamid Praising (Allah)
Harun Aaron, a Prophet's name
Hani Happy, Delighted, Content
Hatim Judge
Harith Plowman
Husam Sword
Ihsan Beneficence
Hassan Beautiful
Haytham Young hawk
Huthayfa Old Arabic name
Husaamudeen The sword of the Faith
Hussein Beautiful
Hud A Prophet's name
Idrees A Prophet's name, Teacher
Ibrahim Abraham, a Prophet's name
Imadudeen The pillar of the Faith
Irfan Thankfulness
Is-haq Isaac, a Prophet's name
Ismael Ishmael, a Prophet's name
Imad Support, Pillar
Imran The name of a rightly guided ancestor of Maryam, Solid Structure
Issam Safeguard
Izzudeen Might of the Faith
Jabir Consoler, Comforter
Jalal Glory of the Faith
Jamal Udeen Beauty of the Faith
Jihad To Strive for
Jafar Rivulet
Jamaal Beauty
Jameel Beautiful
Jawad Openhanded, Generous
Kamil Perfect
Kamal Perfection
Kareem Generous, Noble
Khaleel Friend
Khalid Eternal
Luqman A wise man's name mentioned in Surah 31
Mahir Skilled
Mahdy Guided to the right path
Mahmoud Praised
Majid Glory
Majdy Glorious
Mamnun Trustworthy
Marwan Old Arabic name
Masoud Happy, Lucky
Mazin Proper name
Mansur Aided (by God), Victorious
Marzouq Blessed (by God), Fortunate
Maysarah Ease, Comfort
Misbah Lamp
Muathz Protected
Makeen Strong, Firm
Muhammad Highly Praised
Mufeed Useful
Muhtady Rightly guided
Mukhtar Chosen
Muneer Brilliant, Shining
Mamdouh One who is commended, Praised, Glorified
Muhsin Beneficent, Charitable
Mujahid Fighter (in the way of Allah)
Munzthir Warner, Cautioner
Musa Moses, a Prophet's name
Muslim Submitting himself to God
Mutasim Adhering (to Faith, to God)
Mustafa Chosen One
Muwafaq Successful
Mutazz Proud, Mighty
Nabeeh Noble, Outstanding
Nadir Dear, Rare
Najeeb Of noble descent
Najm Star
Naseem Fresh air
Nabeel Noble
Nadeem Friend
Naeem Comfort, Ease, Tranquil
Naji Safe
Naa'il Acquirer, Earner
Nasrudeen Protector of the Faith
Nazeeh Pure, Chaste
Nuh Noah, a Prophet's name
Nuri Shining
Nu'man (Blood) Old Arabic name
Nurudeen Brightness of the Faith
Qasim Divider
Qutaybah Irritable, Impatient
Qudamah Courageous
Rabah Gainer
Ra'ed Leader
Rashid Rightly guided, Having the true Faith
Rida Contentment
Rashad Integrity of conduct
Ratib Arranger
Ridwan Acceptance, Good will, Name of the keeper of the Gates of Heaven
Sabir Patient
Saad Good luck
Saajid One who serves Allah
Salahudeen The righteousness of the Faith
Salem Safe
Salman Safe
Samir Entertaining companion
Saifudeen Sword of the Faith
Shareef Distinguished, Noble
Siraaj Lamp, Light
Suhayb Of reddish hair or complexion
Sulayman Solomon, a Prophet's name
Safiy Best friend
Saahir Wakeful
Saeed Happy, Rivulet
Salah Righteousness
Salih Good, Righteous
Saleem Safe
Sayid Master
Shafeeq Compassionate, Tender
Shihab Flame, Blaze
Subhy Early morning
Suhail Name of a star
Saud Good luck
Tahir Chaste, Modest
Talha Kind of tree
Tamir One who knows dates
Tareef Rare, Uncommon
Tawfeeq Success, Reconciliation
Talal Nice, Admirable
Tahmeed Praising
Tarfah Kind of tree
Tariq Name of a star
Tayseer Facilitation
Thaqib Shooting Star
Ubaidah Servant of God
Umar Life, long living
Umayr Old Arabic name
Usamah Description of a lion
Uthman The third Khalifa
Waheed Single, Unequalled
Wafeeq Successful
Wajeeh Noble
Waliyullah Supporter of God
Wa'il Coming back (for shelter)
Waleed Newborn child
Waseem Graceful, Good looking
Yahya John the Baptist, a Prophet's name
Yasar Ease, Wealth
Yasir Wealthy
Yunus Jonah, a Prophet's name
Yaseen One of the Prophet Muhammad's names
Yazeed To increase, Grow, Enhance
Yusuf Joseph, a Prophet
Zahid Abstemious, Ascetic
Zakee Pure
Ziyad Superabundance
Zaahir Bright, Shining
Zafir Victorious
Zakariya Zachariah, a Prophet's name
Zayd Superabundance
Zuhayr Bright

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