300 Muslim Boy Names with Meanings
In Muslim families, a name is more than just a word—it carries meaning, faith, and often connects to Islamic history and tradition. Some parents prefer names of Prophets and companions, while others look for modern names with strong and beautiful meanings.
From a list of 500 Muslim Names we’ve put together a small list of 300 Muslim boy names along with their meanings, making it easier for you to find the right name;
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aabid | Subcontinent | Worshipper |
| 2. Aamir | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Prosperous |
| 3. Abasi | African | Stern, serious |
| 4. Abiola | African | Born into honor |
| 5. Abubakar | African | Noble, companion of Prophet |
| 6. Abubakari | African | African form of Abubakar |
| 7. Adam | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | First man |
| 8. Adeel | Subcontinent | Just, fair |
| 9. Adewale | African | Crown has come home |
| 10. Adil | Arabic | Just |
| 11. Adilbek | Central Asian | Just ruler |
| 12. Adisa | African | Clear one |
| 13. Adnan | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Settler |
| 14. Afnan | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Branches of paradise |
| 15. Ahmed | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Highly praised, most commendable, one who thanks God |
| 16. Ahsan | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Best, excellence |
| 17. Akbar | Central Asian / Subcontinent | Great |
| 18. Akintunde | African | Hero returns |
| 19. Akram | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Most generous |
| 20. Akyl | Central Asian | Wisdom |
| 21. Alhaji | African | One who performed Hajj |
| 22. Ali | Arabic | Noble, exalted |
| 23. Alibek | Central Asian | Noble leader |
| 24. Altaf | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Kindness |
| 25. Amadou | African | Form of Ahmad |
| 26. Ameer | Subcontinent | Prince |
| 27. Anas | Arabic | Affection, love |
| 28. Anwar | Arabic / African (Muslim/Christian) | Radiant |
| 29. Aqeel | Subcontinent | Wise |
| 30. Arham | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Merciful |
| 31. Arif | Arabic | Knowledgeable |
| 32. Arman | Central Asian | Dream, wish |
| 33. Asad | Arabic / Subcontinent | Lion |
| 34. Ashraf | Arabic | Noble |
| 35. Asif | Subcontinent | Forgiving |
| 36. Aslan | Central Asian | Lion |
| 37. Ata | Subcontinent | Gift |
| 38. Atiq | Arabic | Ancient, noble |
| 39. Ayaan | Arabic / Subcontinent | Gift of God |
| 40. Ayaz | Subcontinent | Respected servant |
| 41. Ayyub | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Patient, steadfast — Prophet Job |
| 42. Azeem | Arabic | Great |
| 43. Azhar | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Bright |
| 44. Azim | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Great |
| 45. Aziz | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Mighty, beloved |
| 46. Badar | Arabic | Full moon |
| 47. Baqir | Arabic | Deep thinker, knowledgeable |
| 48. Barir | Arabic | Faithful, devoted |
| 49. Basharat | Subcontinent | Good news |
| 50. Basheer | Arabic | Bringer of good news |
| 51. Bashir | Arabic / African | Bringer of good news |
| 52. Basim | Subcontinent | Smiling |
| 53. Bekbolat | Central Asian | Strong steel ruler |
| 54. Bektas | Central Asian | Strong stone leader |
| 55. Bektur | Central Asian | Strong ruler |
| 56. Bekzat | Central Asian | Noble man |
| 57. Bekzhan | Central Asian | Noble soul |
| 58. Bello | African | Helper |
| 59. Bilal | Arabic / African | Moistening, freshness |
| 60. Bolat | Central Asian | Steel |
| 61. Bolatbek | Central Asian | Steel ruler |
| 62. Butrus | Arabic (Christian) (Muslim/Christian) | Stone — Peter |
| 63. Chidi | African | God exists |
| 64. Chingiz | Central Asian | Powerful, great |
| 65. Danish | Subcontinent | Knowledge |
| 66. Danishwar | Subcontinent | Wise person |
| 67. Daniyal | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | God is my judge — Daniel |
| 68. Daniyar | Central Asian | Wise, intelligent |
| 69. Danjuma | African | Son born on Friday |
| 70. Daoud | Arabic / African (Muslim/Christian) | Variant of Dawud — David |
| 71. Darhan | Central Asian | Free, independent |
| 72. Dastan | Central Asian | Story, legend |
| 73. Dauda | African | African form of Dawud |
| 74. Dauren | Central Asian | Prosperous time |
| 75. Dawud | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Beloved — David |
| 76. Deji | African | King, leader |
| 77. Dikko | African | Strong leader |
| 78. Dilawar | Subcontinent | Brave |
| 79. Dilshad | Subcontinent | Happy heart |
| 80. Dilshod | Central Asian | Happy heart |
| 81. Edris | African | Variant of Idris |
| 82. Ehsan | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Excellence, perfection |
| 83. Elbek | Central Asian | People’s leader |
| 84. Eldar | Central Asian | Leader of the people |
| 85. Eldos | Central Asian | Friend of the nation |
| 86. Elias | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Variant of Elijah — Ilyas |
| 87. Erali | Central Asian | Brave, high |
| 88. Erbol | Central Asian | Brave man |
| 89. Ermek | Central Asian | Joy, amusement |
| 90. Erzhan | Central Asian | Brave soul |
| 91. Ezra | Arabic / Hebrew (Muslim/Christian) | Helper — Uzair |
| 92. Fadi | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Redeemer, savior |
| 93. Fadil | Arabic | Virtuous |
| 94. Fahad | Arabic | Panther, strong |
| 95. Faheem | Subcontinent | Intelligent |
| 96. Faiq | Arabic | Superior |
| 97. Faizan | Subcontinent | Grace, favor |
| 98. Fakhr | African | Honor, pride |
| 99. Farhan | Arabic | Joyful |
| 100. Fariq | Subcontinent | Unique, distinguisher |
| 101. Faris | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Knight |
| 102. Farit | Central Asian | Unique |
| 103. Farouk | Arabic / African | One who distinguishes truth |
| 104. Fauzi | African | Successful |
| 105. Fawad | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Heart, soul |
| 106. Fawaz | Arabic | Successful |
| 107. Femi | African | Love me |
| 108. Feroz | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Victorious |
| 109. Gambo | African | Born after twins |
| 110. Ganiyu | African | Born into wealth |
| 111. Garba | African | Born on Wednesday |
| 112. George | Arabic (Christian) (Muslim/Christian) | Farmer — Jirjis |
| 113. Ghaffar | Arabic | Forgiving |
| 114. Ghani | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Wealthy, self-sufficient |
| 115. Ghausu | African | Helper, supporter |
| 116. Ghazanfar | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Lion |
| 117. Habib | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Beloved |
| 118. Hadi | Arabic / Subcontinent | Guide |
| 119. Haider | Arabic | Lion, brave |
| 120. Hakeem | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Wise |
| 121. Hamid | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Praiseworthy |
| 122. Hamidou | African | African form of Hamid |
| 123. Hamisi | African | Born on Thursday |
| 124. Hammad | Arabic | One who praises |
| 125. Hamza | Arabic | Strong, steadfast |
| 126. Hani | Arabic / African (Muslim/Christian) | Happy, delighted |
| 127. Hanna | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Grace — used for males in Arab Christians |
| 128. Hanzala | Arabic | Companion’s name |
| 129. Haris | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Guardian |
| 130. Harun | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Exalted — Aaron |
| 131. Haruna | African | African form of Harun |
| 132. Hashim | Arabic | Crusher, generous |
| 133. Hassan | Arabic / African | Handsome |
| 134. Hilal | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Crescent moon |
| 135. Hisham | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Generous |
| 136. Hussain | Arabic | Little handsome one |
| 137. Ibad | Subcontinent | Worshippers |
| 138. Ibragim | Central Asian | Variant of Ibrahim |
| 139. Ibrahim | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Father of nations — Abraham |
| 140. Ibrahima | African | African form of Ibrahim |
| 141. Idrees | Arabic | Interpreter, prophet’s name |
| 142. Iftikhar | Subcontinent | Pride, honor |
| 143. Ihsan | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Excellence, kindness |
| 144. Ijaz | Subcontinent | Miracle |
| 145. Ikram | Arabic | Honor, generosity |
| 146. Ilyas | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Elijah |
| 147. Imad | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Support, pillar |
| 148. Imin | Central Asian | Faithful, believer |
| 149. Imran | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Prosperity — Amram |
| 150. Imtiaz | Subcontinent | Distinction |
| 151. Inusa | African | African form of Yunus |
| 152. Iqbal | Subcontinent | Success, prosperity |
| 153. Irfan | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Knowledge, awareness |
| 154. Irtaza | Subcontinent | Chosen |
| 155. Isa | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | God is salvation — Jesus Arabic form |
| 156. Isak | Central Asian (Muslim/Christian) | Form of Isaac |
| 157. Ishaq | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Laughter — Isaac |
| 158. Iskandar | Central Asian | Defender of mankind |
| 159. Islom | Central Asian | Central Asian form of Islam |
| 160. Islomjon | Central Asian | Dear to Islam |
| 161. Ismail | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Ishmael |
| 162. Ismaila | African | African form of Ismail |
| 163. Israfil | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Burning one — Raphael/Angel |
| 164. Israr | Arabic | Secret, mystery |
| 165. Jad | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Generosity |
| 166. Jafar | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Stream, river |
| 167. Jahangir | Subcontinent | Conqueror of world |
| 168. Jamal | Arabic | Beauty |
| 169. Jamil | Arabic / Subcontinent | Handsome, beautiful |
| 170. Jamshid | Central Asian | Radiant king |
| 171. Jamshidbek | Central Asian | Glorious leader |
| 172. Javed | Subcontinent | Eternal, living forever |
| 173. Javlon | Central Asian | Brave youth |
| 174. Jawad | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Generous |
| 175. Jibril | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Angel Gabriel |
| 176. Juma | African | Friday born |
| 177. Kadi | African | Judge |
| 178. Kadir | Central Asian | Powerful |
| 179. Kamil | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Perfect |
| 180. Kamilbek | Central Asian | Perfect leader |
| 181. Kamran | Subcontinent | Successful |
| 182. Kanat | Central Asian | Wing |
| 183. Kareem | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Generous |
| 184. Karim | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Generous |
| 185. Kashif | Subcontinent | Discoverer |
| 186. Khalid | Arabic | Eternal |
| 187. Khalifa | Arabic / African | Leader, successor |
| 188. Khizar | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Green, immortal guide |
| 189. Khurshed | Central Asian | Sun |
| 190. Kofi | African | Born on Friday |
| 191. Luqman | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Wise man |
| 192. Lut | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Hidden — Lot |
| 193. Lutf | Arabic / Subcontinent | Kindness |
| 194. Madiyar | Central Asian | Helper, friend |
| 195. Majid | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Glorious |
| 196. Malik | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | King |
| 197. Mansur | Arabic / Subcontinent | Victorious |
| 198. Masud | Central Asian | Fortunate |
| 199. Michel | Arabic (Christian) (Muslim/Christian) | Who is like God — Mikhail |
| 200. Miftah | Arabic / Subcontinent | Key |
| 201. Mikail | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Who is like God — Michael |
| 202. Moin | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Helper, supporter |
| 203. Muhammad | Arabic | The praised one, commendable, worthy of praise |
| 204. Mukhtar | Arabic / Central Asian | Chosen |
| 205. Murad | Subcontinent / Central Asian | Wish, desire |
| 206. Murtaza | Arabic | Chosen one |
| 207. Musa | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Moses |
| 208. Mustafa | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | The Chosen One |
| 209. Nabeel | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Noble |
| 210. Nabil | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Noble |
| 211. Nadir | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Rare, precious |
| 212. Naeem | Arabic | Comfort, ease |
| 213. Naim | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Comfort, ease |
| 214. Najeeb | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Noble |
| 215. Nasir | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Helper, supporter |
| 216. Nasser | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Helper, supporter |
| 217. Naveed | Subcontinent | Good news |
| 218. Nuh | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Noah |
| 219. Nurlan | Central Asian | Light of the land |
| 220. Nursultan | Central Asian | Light ruler |
| 221. Nurzhan | Central Asian | Light soul |
| 222. Omair | Subcontinent | Long life |
| 223. Omar | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Life, long-lived |
| 224. Omer | Arabic / Subcontinent | Variant of Omar |
| 225. Oralkhan | Central Asian | Heroic leader |
| 226. Orken | Central Asian | Prosperity |
| 227. Otabek | Central Asian | Father leader |
| 228. Owais | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Companion’s name |
| 229. Oybek | Central Asian | Moon leader |
| 230. Parvez | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Successful |
| 231. Pierre | Arabic (Christian) (Muslim/Christian) | Rock — Peter |
| 232. Qadir | Arabic / Subcontinent | Powerful, capable |
| 233. Qaiser | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Emperor |
| 234. Qasim | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Distributor, divider |
| 235. Qudrat | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Power, ability |
| 236. Qudratullah | Subcontinent | Power of Allah |
| 237. Qurban | Arabic / Subcontinent | Sacrifice |
| 238. Raees | Arabic | Leader, chief |
| 239. Rafi | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Exalted |
| 240. Raheel | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Traveler |
| 241. Raheem | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Merciful |
| 242. Rahim | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Merciful |
| 243. Rahmat | Subcontinent | Mercy |
| 244. Raja | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Hope |
| 245. Rameen | Subcontinent | Obedient |
| 246. Rameez | Subcontinent | Symbol |
| 247. Rami | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Archer |
| 248. Rashid | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Rightly guided |
| 249. Rauf | Arabic / Subcontinent | Kind, compassionate |
| 250. Raza | Subcontinent | Contentment, will |
| 251. Rehan | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Fragrant herb |
| 252. Rizwan | Subcontinent | Guardian of paradise |
| 253. Rohaan | Subcontinent | Spiritual, kind |
| 254. Rustam | Central Asian / Subcontinent | Hero, warrior |
| 255. Saad | Arabic / Subcontinent | Happiness |
| 256. Sadiq | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Truthful |
| 257. Sabir | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Patient |
| 258. Saif | Arabic | Sword |
| 259. Sajid | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | One who prostrates |
| 260. Salim | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Peaceful, safe |
| 261. Salman | Arabic / Subcontinent | Safe, secure |
| 262. Sam | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Elevated |
| 263. Sameer | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Companion |
| 264. Sami | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Elevated |
| 265. Samy | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Elevated |
| 266. Sarfaraz | Subcontinent | Honored, respected |
| 267. Shafiq | Arabic / Subcontinent | Compassionate |
| 268. Shahbaz | Subcontinent | Royal falcon |
| 269. Shahid | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Witness |
| 270. Shakir | Arabic / Subcontinent | Thankful |
| 271. Shams | Arabic / Subcontinent | Sun |
| 272. Shayan | Subcontinent | Worthy, deserving |
| 273. Shehzad | Subcontinent | Prince |
| 274. Shoaib | Arabic | Prophet’s name |
| 275. Shuja | Arabic | Brave |
| 276. Sikandar | Central Asian / Subcontinent | Defender of mankind |
| 277. Sohail | Subcontinent | Star |
| 278. Sufyan | Arabic / Subcontinent | Fast-moving |
| 279. Suhail | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Gentle star |
| 280. Sulaiman | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Solomon |
| 281. Suleiman | Arabic | Variant of Sulaiman |
| 282. Taha | Arabic / Subcontinent | Quranic name |
| 283. Tahir | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Pure |
| 284. Talha | Arabic / Subcontinent | Companion’s name |
| 285. Talib | Arabic | Seeker, student |
| 286. Tameem | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Complete, perfect |
| 287. Tamer | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Date seller, rich in dates |
| 288. Tanveer | Subcontinent | Light, illumination |
| 289. Tariq | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Morning star |
| 290. Tauseef | Subcontinent | Praise |
| 291. Tony | Arabic (Christian) (Muslim/Christian) | Priceless — Antony |
| 292. Ubaid | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Little servant of Allah |
| 293. Ubaydullah | Arabic / Subcontinent | Servant of Allah |
| 294. Umair | Subcontinent | Intelligent, life |
| 295. Umar | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Long life, flourishing |
| 296. Umer | Subcontinent | Life, long living |
| 297. Ummar | Subcontinent | Variant of Umar |
| 298. Usama | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Lion |
| 299. Usman | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Wise, powerful |
| 300. Uthman | Arabic / Subcontinent | Variant of Usman |
| 301. Uzair | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Helper — Ezra |
| 302. Vali | Arabic / Subcontinent | Protector, guardian |
| 303. Vaseem | Subcontinent | Handsome, graceful |
| 304. Vasim | Subcontinent | Beautiful, charming |
| 305. Vidad | Subcontinent | Love, affection |
| 306. Wajid | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Finder, perceiver |
| 307. Waleed | Arabic / Subcontinent | Newborn |
| 308. Waqas | Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Warrior |
| 309. Waris | Subcontinent | Heir |
| 310. Waseem | Arabic / Subcontinent | Beautiful |
| 311. Wasif | Subcontinent | Descriptive, praising |
| 312. Wasil | Arabic / Subcontinent | Connected |
| 313. Wasim | Arabic / Subcontinent | Handsome |
| 314. Yaqoob | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Jacob |
| 315. Yaseen | Arabic / Subcontinent | Variant of Yasin |
| 316. Yasin | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Quranic chapter name |
| 317. Yasir | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Wealthy, easy-going |
| 318. Yawar | Subcontinent | Helper, friend |
| 319. Youssef | Arabic (Muslim/Christian) | Variant of Yusuf — Joseph |
| 320. Yunus | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Jonah |
| 321. Yusuf | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Prophet Joseph |
| 322. Zafar | Arabic / Subcontinent / Central Asian | Victory |
| 323. Zafir | Arabic / Subcontinent | Victorious |
| 324. Zahid | Arabic / Subcontinent | Devout, pious |
| 325. Zain | Arabic / Subcontinent / African | Beauty, grace |
| 326. Zayd | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Growth, abundance |
| 327. Zeeshan | Subcontinent | Dignified, honorable |
| 328. Zia | Arabic / Subcontinent (Muslim/Christian) | Light, glow |
| 329. Zidan | Arabic | Growth, increase |
| 330. Zishan | Subcontinent | Dignified, honorable |
| 331. Zohair | Arabic | Bright, shining |
| 332. Zubair | Arabic / Subcontinent / African (Muslim/Christian) | Strong, wise |
| 333. Zubayr | Arabic | Strong, wise |
| 334. Zunaid | Arabic | Soldier, warrior |
