200+ Islamic Baby Names and Meanings for Muslim Boys

Author:
Karima Reyes
Updated date:
Apr 25, 2022 6:01 PM EDT

If you want to honor your religion, you should pick a name derived from the Qur'an.
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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 make 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."
Rajesh Rajput

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."
Walaa Khaleel

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."
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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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