Islamic Muslim Baby Names Database
Search and filter popular Islamic names with authentic Arabic meanings, gender specifications, and origins.
The Sunnah & Ethics of Choosing a Muslim Baby Name
Naming a child is one of the first major parental duties in Islam. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized giving children beautiful names with positive, noble spiritual meanings: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names." (Sunan Abi Dawud).
Categories of Recommended Islamic Names
- Names Expressing Servitude to Allah (Asma al-Husna): Names beginning with 'Abd' such as Abdullah (Servant of Allah) and Abdul Rahman (Servant of the Most Merciful).
- Names of Prophets & Messengers: Muhammad, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Yusuf, Ismail, Yahya.
- Names of Sahaba (Companions): Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Bilal, Khalid, Zayd, Hamza.
- Names of Female Sahabiyaat & Virtuous Women: Fatima, Aisha, Khadija, Maryam, Zainab, Ruqayya, Hafsa, Sarah.
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