Islamic Names & Their Meanings

The most praised; a name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Praiseworthy; name of the final Prophet ﷺ

Servant of Allah

Life, long-lived; name of the second Caliph

Exalted, noble, high

Father of nations; Prophet Abraham

God increases; Prophet Joseph

Submission and peace to Allah

Strong, steadfast; uncle of Prophet ﷺ

Growth, abundance, prosperity

Generous, noble; a Name of Allah

Morning star; night visitor

Eternal, immortal; Khalid ibn al-Walid

Safety, peace; Salman al-Farisi

Water, moistening; the first Muezzin

Righteous, virtuous; Prophet Salih

Friendliness, intimacy, companion

Baby bustard; third Caliph, Dhul-Nurayn

Light, illumination

Gardens, meadows, green fields

One who abstains from wrong; daughter of Prophet ﷺ

Living, lively; Mother of Believers

First wife of Prophet ﷺ; premature child (classical meaning)

Devoted servant; Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus

Fragrant tree; daughter of Prophet ﷺ

Noble names; daughter of Abu Bakr

Night, intoxication, night beauty

Group of camels; noble girl (historical)

Joy, princess; wife of Prophet Abraham

Ascent, rising; daughter of Prophet ﷺ

Elevated, high; first female martyr in Islam

Young lioness; wife of Prophet ﷺ, daughter of Umar

Trustworthy, safe; mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Luminous, radiant

Mercy, compassion

Marked with a beauty spot; Prophet's milk-sister

White gazelle, desert beauty

Faith, belief in Allah

Princess, noble lady

Smooth-skinned, beautiful