200+ Islamic Baby Names and Meanings for Muslim Boys
Karima grew up in a religious Muslim family and studied the Qur'an and hadith for many years.
If you want to honor your religion, you should pick a name derived from the Qur'an.
Alhamdulillah! You're having a baby. This is quite the joyous occasion, and finding the right name will define your child's life and perhaps even influence their character. If you are Muslim, it's understandable that you would want to choose a name from the Qur'an. Arabic is the language of the Qur'an, and its complexity, beauty, and unique sound makes it a popular language for names. Many names have multiple meanings!
What Is a Direct Name?
Direct names are names that are found as-is in the Qur'an, while indirect names are taken from the hadith, the companions of the Prophet (sahaba), or have a root that is found in the Qur'an.
This list contains both direct and indirect names. You'll find plenty of cute, modern, and sweet Muslim name ideas for your baby boy. Congratulations, and may you have a safe and blessed birth (inshallah!).
Direct Qur'anic Names for Boys
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Alaa | Exhaulted, supreme |
Hanan | Compassion |
Hasan | Beautiful, handsome |
Mounir | Illuminating, radiant |
Nour | Light, radiant |
Raghib | Aspiring, seeking |
Rashad | Guidance, the right path |
Samer | Good friend, companion |
Tareq | Night visitor, star |
Wahid | One, unique |
List of Arabic and Islamic Name Ideas for Boys
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Abdul Aziz | Servant of the Might One (Allah) | Indirect |
Abdul Hadi | Servant of the Guide (Allah) | Indirect |
Abdul Karim | Servant of the Most Gracious (Allah) | Indirect |
Abdul Rahman | Servant of the Magnificent (Allah) | Indirect |
Abid | Worshipper | Direct |
Adam | The first human, the first prophet | Direct |
Adil | Virtuous, just | Indirect |
Adnan | One who settles for a long time in a place, paradise | Indirect |
Afif | Chaste, virtuous | Indirect |
Ahsan | The best, the most beautiful | Direct |
Alaa | Exhaulted, supreme | Direct |
Alim | Knowledgable, scholar | Direct |
Ali | Lofty, sublime | Direct |
Amir | Prince | Direct |
Amjad | The most magnificent, the most glorious | Indirect |
Anas | One who brings you joy or peace of mind | Indirect |
Anwar | Light, radiance | Indirect |
Asif | Strong, stormy, powerful | Direct |
Asmar | Tan, light-brown | Indirect |
Aydin | Powerful, able | Direct |
Ayman | Benefit, blessings | Direct |
Aziz | Noble, exhaulted | Direct |
Hadi is a beautiful Islamic boy's name that means "one who guides people to the right path."
Modern and Cute Islamic Names for Boys
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Badr | Full moon | Direct |
Bahjat | Beautiful | Direct |
Bakr | New, innovative | Indirect |
Bassam | One who smiles often | Indirect |
Bassil | Courageous, lion | Direct |
Bassem | One who smiles | Indirect |
Bashir | Bringer of good news | Direct |
Bikr | Virgin | Indirect |
Bilal | Water (name of one of the Prophet's companions) | Indirect |
Daleel | Guide, mentor | Direct |
Dawud | Beloved friend; Arabic equivalent of the prophet David | Direct |
Deen | Religion | Direct |
Elias | "Allah is my God"; Arabic equivalent of the Elias or Elijah | Direct |
Fadi | One who sacrifices himself to help others | Indirect |
Faheem | Perceptive, understanding | Indirect |
Faisal | Decisive ruler | Indirect |
Faiz | Plenty | Indirect |
Fathi | One who guides others | Indirect |
Fikri | Thoughtful, perceptive | Indirect |
Beautiful Names for Muslim Boys
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Ghayth | Rain | Direct |
Ghazi | Warrior, fighter | Indirect |
Habib | Loved | Indirect |
Hadi | One who guides people to the right path | Direct |
Hakim | Wise, insightful | Direct |
Hanan | Compassion, sympathy | Direct |
Hanin | Affectionate, sympathetic | Indirect |
Haris | Cultivator, farmer | Indirect |
Harun | Mountain; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Aaron | Direct |
Hassan | Beautiful, handsom | Direct |
Hashem | Destroyer of evil | Direct |
Hatem | Someone that puts an end to doubts, decisive | Indirect |
Hisham | Noble, gracious | Indirect |
Husam | Sharp sword | Indirect |
Husni | Handsome, good | Indirect |
Hussein | Beautiful and radiant | Indirect |
Wahid is a beautiful direct Qur'anic name that means "unique."
Male Names From the Qur'an and Hadith
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Ibrahim | Intimate friend of God; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Abraham | Direct |
Idris | Interpreter; one of the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an | Direct |
Ihsan | Kind, compassionate | Direct |
Imad | Pillars | Direct |
Iqbal | Successful | Indirect |
Isa | "God is salvation"; Arabic equivalent of Jesus | Direct |
Issam | Connection, bond | Indirect |
Iyad | Reinforcement | Indirect |
Jibran | Brave, courageous | Indirect |
Jamal | Beauty | Direct |
Jameel | Beautiful in appearance or behavior | Direct |
Jawad | Noble, gracious | Indirect |
Jibreel | "God is my strength"; Arabic equivalent of the angel Gabriel | Direct |
Jihad | Struggle | Direct |
Junaid | Little soldier | Indirect |
Kabir | Great, powerful | Indirect |
Kamal | Perfection, completeness | Indirect |
Kanz | Treasure | Direct |
Karam | Generosity, selflessness | Indirect |
Kareem | Generous | Direct |
Katib | Scholar, writer | Direct |
Kazim | One who controls their anger and doesn't act upon it | Indirect |
Keyan | Being, existence | Indirect |
Unique Islamic Name Ideas for Baby Boys
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Khalil | Intimate friend, close companion | Indirect |
Khali | Solitary | Indirect |
Khalid | Eternal, everlasting, immortal | Direct |
Kinan | Covering, veil | Indirect |
Kumail | Complete, perfection | Indirect |
Lateef | Gentle | Direct |
Louay | Flat area of sand | Indirect |
Lutfi | Gentle, kind | Indirect |
Mahdi | Guided by God | Indirect |
Mahmoud | Praiseworthy | Direct |
Majd | Honor, distinction | Indirect |
Malik | King | Direct |
Mansour | Overcomer, victor | Direct |
Marzi | Approved, liked | Direct |
Mazin | Rain-bearing cloud | Indirect |
Milad | Day of birth | Indirect |
Mujib | Amazing, impressive | Indirect |
Moumin | Believer | Direct |
Amir is a popular Muslim boy's name that means "prince."
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Mohammed | Praised, commendable; the name of the Prophet (pbuh) | Direct |
Muhsin | Doer of good deeds | Direct |
Mujib | Answerer, responder | Direct |
Muntazir | Expecting, waiting | Indirect |
Murad | Desired, wished for | Indirect |
Musa | Saved from the water; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Moses | Direct |
Mustafa | Chosen, selected | Indirect |
Naeem | Bliss, luxury | Direct |
Naji | Survivor | Indirect |
Naseer | Helper | Direct |
Nasser | Victor | Direct |
Nawwar | Radiant, glowing | Indirect |
Nazir | Warner, cautioner | Direct |
Nouman | Blood | Indirect |
Nuh | "Freedom from worry"; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Noah | Direct |
Nour | Light | Direct |
Omar | Life, long-lived | Indirect |
Owais | Little wolf | Indirect |
Qasim | One who shares something | Indirect |
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Raed | Leader | Indirect |
Raghib | Aspiring, seeking | Direct |
Ramzi | Sign, symbol | Indirect |
Rashad | Right guidance or path | Direct |
Rasheed | Well-guided, mature | Indirect |
Rayhan | Good scent | Direct |
Rayyan | One who isn't thirst | Indirect |
Riza | Virtuous | Indirect |
Saad | Happiness | Indirect |
Sabri | Patient | Indirect |
Salah | Faithfulness, loyalty | Indirect |
Salam | Peace | Direct |
Sami | Exalted, supreme | Indirect |
Shamsan | Bright, sunlit | Indirect |
Subhi | Bright like the morning | Indirect |
Suhail | Easy, uncomplicated | Indirect |
Suleiman | Peaceful; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Solomon | Direct |
Taher | Pure | Indirect |
Talal | One who puts a layer of dye or varnish on something | Indirect |
Tamer | Date merchant | Indirect |
Tareq | Night visitor, star | Direct |
| Name | Meaning | Direct or Indirect? |
|---|---|---|
Wadi | Valley | Direct |
Wael | One who takes refuge | Indirect |
Wahid | Unique, singular | Direct |
Waleed | Baby, infant | Indirect |
Yahya | "He lives"; Arabic equivalent of John | Direct |
Yaman | Blessed | Indirect |
Yasser | Easy | Indirect |
Yunus | Dove; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Jonah | Direct |
Yusuf | "God gives"; Arabic equivalent of the prophet Joseph | Direct |
Zaki | Righteous, pure | Indirect |
Zayd | Growth, abundance | Direct |
Zayn | Beauty, adornment | Indirect |
Zubair | Strong, firm | Indirect |
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