A Aban - Old Arabic name Abbas - Description of a lion Abbud - Worshipper Abbudin - Worshippers Abdul, Abdel - Servant (of Allah) Abdul-Alim - Servant of the Omniscient Abdul-Aliyy - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Azim - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Aziz - Servant of the Powerful One Abdul-Bari - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Basit - Servant of the Extender Abdul-Fattah - Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) Abdul-Ghaffar, Abdul-Ghafur - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Hadi - Servant of the Guide Abdul-Hafiz - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Hakam - Servant of the Arbitrator Abdul-Hakim - Servant of the Wise One Abdul-Halim - Servant of the Mild, Patient One Abdul-Hamid - Servant of the Praised One Abdul-Haqq - Servant of the Truth Abdul-Hasib - Servant of the Respected, Esteemed Abdul-Jabbar - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Jalil - Servant of the Great, Revered One Abdul-Karim - Servant of the Noble, Generous One Abdul-Khaliq - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Latif - Servant of the Kind One Abdul-Malik - Servant of the Master (or King) Abdul-Majid - Servant of the Glorious One Abdul-Matin - Servant of the Firm, Strong Abdul-Muhaimin - Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector Abdul-Mu'izz - Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory Abdul-Mujib - Servant of the Responder Abdul-Muta'al - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Nasser - Servant of the Victorious One Abdul-Nasir - Servant of the Helper, Protector Abdul-Qadir - Servant of the Capable, Powerful Abdul-Qahhar - Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty Abdul-Quddus - Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi - Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem) Abdul-Rahim - Servant of the Most Compassionate One Abdul-Rahman - Servant of the Merciful One Abdul-Rashid - Servant of the Rightly Guided One Abdul-Ra'uf - Servant of the Most Merciful Abdul-Razzaq - Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider Abdul-Sabur - Servant of the Patient Abdul-Salam - Servant of the Peace Abdul-Samad - Servant of the Eternal Abdul-Sami - Servant of the All-Hearing Abdul-Shakur - Servant of the Most Thankful Abdul-Tawwab - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Wadud - Servant of the Loving Abdul-Wahhab - Servant of the Giver Abdul-Wahid - Servant of the One Abdullah - Servant of God Abu Bakr - Name of one of Muhammad's companions Abu al Khayr - One who does good Adel - Just Adham - Black Adnan - Proper name Afif, Afeef - Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed - Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "Muhammad" Akil - Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason Akram - Most generous Ala' - Nobility Aladdin, Ala' al din - Nobility of faith Ali, Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble Alim - Wise or learned Altair - The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra Amid - General Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthy Amir, Ameer - Prince Amjad - More glorious Ammar - Builder, constructor Amr - Old Arabic name Anis - Close friend Anwar - Light Arfan - Gratitude Arif - Corporal; aquainted, knowledgable Asad - Lion Asadel - Most prosperous one Ashraf - Most honorable Asif - Forgiveness Asim - Protector, defender Aswad - Black Ata - Gift Atif - Compassionate, sympathetic Awad - Reward, compensation Ayman - Lucky; on the right Ayyub, Ayoob - A Prophet's name Aza - Comfort Azhar - Most shining, luminous Azeem, Azim - Defender, referring to one of God's ninety-nine qualities Azzam - Determined, resolved B Badr - Full moon Badr al Din - Full moon of the faith Baha - Beautiful, magnificent Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din - Magnificence of the faith Bahir - Dazzling, brilliant Barakah - Blessing Bashshar - Bringer of glad tidings Basil - Brave Bassam, Basim - Smiling Bilal - Name of the Prophet's Muezzin Bishr - Joy Burhan - Proof D Dabir - Secretary Da'ud, Dawud - Arabic form of "David", beloved; a Prophet's name Dhul Fiqar - Name of the Prophet's sword Diya al Din - Brightness of the faith E Emir - To command Esam, Essam - Safeguard F Fadi - Redeemer Fadil - Generous, honorable Fahd, Fahad - Lynx Faisal, Faysal - Decisive Fakhir - Proud, excellent Fakhiri, Fakhry - Honorary Fakih - Legal expert; one who recites the Qu'ran Farid, Fareed - Unique Fariq, Fareeq - Lieutenant General Faris - Horseman, knight Faruq, Farooq - One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fath - Victory Fatin, Fateen - Clever, smart Fawwaz - Successful Ferran - Baker Fida - Redemption, sacrifice Firas - Perspicacity Fouad - Heart Fudail - Excellent in character G Gamal, Gamali - Camel Ghalib - Victor Ghassan - Old Arabic name Ghazi - Conqueror Ghiyath - Succorer H Habib - Beloved Hadi - Guiding to the right Hakeem, Hakim - Wise, one of God's ninety-nine qualities Hakem - Ruler, governor Halim - Mild, gentle, patient Hamal - Lamb Hamdan - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamid - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamzah - Lion Hanbal - Purity Hani - Happy, delighted, content Hanif - True believer Harith - Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun - Arabic form of "Aaron"; lofty or exalted; A Prophet's name Hashim - Broker, destroyer of evil; Hashim was a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Hassan - Beautiful, handsome Hatim - Judge Haytham - Young hawk Hilal - Moon Hilel - The new moon Hisham - Generosity Hud, Houd - A Prophet's name Hudhayfah - Old Arabic name Humam - Courageous, generous Husain, Hussein - Little beauty; Hussein was a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Husam - Sword Husam al Din - Sword of the faith Husayn - Beautiful I Ibrahim - Father of a multitude; a Prophet's name (Abraham) Idris - A Prophet's name Ihsan - Beneficence Imad - Support, pillar Imad al Din - Pillar of the faith Imran - A Prophet's name Irfan - Thankfulness Isa, Eisa - A Prophet's name (Jesus) Isam, Issam - Safeguard Ishaq - A Prophet's name Isma'il - A Prophet's name Izz al Din - Might of the faith J Jabbar - Mighty Jabir - Consoler, Comforter Jafar - Rivulet Jalal - Glory of the faith Jalil, Jaleel - Great, revered Jamal - Beauty Jamal al Din - Beauty of the faith Jamil, Jameel - Beautiful Jawad - Open-handed, generous Jawhar - Jewel, essence Jibril - Archangel of Allah (Gabriel) Jihad - Struggle, holy war Jumah - Born on Friday K Kadar, Kedar - Powerful Kadeen, Kadin - Friend, companion, confidant Kadeer, Kadir - Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence) Kahil - Friend, lover Kaliq - Creative, refers to a quality of God Kamal - Beauty, perfection Kamil, Kameel - Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God Kardal - Mustard seed Karif, Kareef - Born in Autumn Karim, Kareem - Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished Kasib, Kaseeb - Fertile Kaseem, Kasim - Divided Kateb - Writer Khaldun, Khaldoon - Old Arabic name Khalid, Khaled - Eternal Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil - Beautiful, good friend Khatib - Religious Minister Khair al Din - The good of the faith Khairy, Khayri - Charitable, beneficent Khuzaymah - Old Arabic name L Labib, Labeeb - Sensible, intelligent Latif - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Luqman - Name of a wise man in Islamic history. Lutfi - Kind and friendly M Mahdi - Guided to the right path Mahir - Skilled Mahmud, Mahmoud - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Maimun - Lucky Majdy - Glorious Majid al Din - Glory of the Faith Majid, Majd - Glorious Makin - Strong, firm Malik - Master, angel, king Mamdouh - One who is commended, praised, glorified Ma'mun - Trustworthy Ma'n - Benefit Mansur - Divinely aided Marid - Rebellious Marzuq - Blessed by God, fortunate Mash'al - Torch Mas'ud - Fortunate, happy, lucky Mazin - Proper name Misbah - Lamp Mohammed - Praised; from "Muhammad", name of the Prophet (pbuh) Mu'adh - Protected Mu'awiyah - Young fox (first Umayyad Kalifah) Mu'ayyad - Supported Mubarak - Happy, blessed Mufid, Mufeed - Useful Muhammad - Praised; the name of the Prophet (pbuh) Muhanned - Sword Muhsin - Beneficient, charitable Muhtadi - Rightly guided Mujahid - Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mukhtar - Chosen Mundhir - Warner, cautioner Munir, Muneer - Brilliant, shining Muntasir - Victorious Murtadi, Murtadhy - Satisfied, content Musa, Moosa - A Prophet's name (Moses) Mus'ad - Unfettered camel Muslim - Submitting oneself to God Mustafa - Chosen one Muta - Obeyed Mu'tasim - Adhering (to faith, to God) Mu'tazz - Proud, mighty Muti - Obedient Muwaffaq - Successful N Nabhan, Nabih - Noble, outstanding Nabil, Nabeel - Noble Nadhir - Warner Nadim, Nadeem - Friend Nadir - Dear, rare Naif Na'il - Aquirer, earner Naim - Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji - Safe Najib, Najeeb - Of noble descent Najjar - Carpenter Najm al Din - Star of the faith Nasih - Advisor Nasim - Fresh air Nasir, Nasser - Protector Nasir al Din - Protector of the faith Nasser - Victorious Nawfal - Generous, old Arabic name for the Sea Nazih, Nazeeh - Pure, chaste Nazim, Nazeem - Arranger, adjuster Nuh, Nooh - A Prophet's name Numair - Panther Nu'man - Blood Nur al Din - Brightness of the faith Nuri, Noori - Shining, brightness O Omar - Long life, first son, most high, the Prophet's follower Omran - Solid structure Q Qasim - Divider, distributor Qays - Firm Qudamah - Courage Qutaybah, Qutaiba - Irritable, impatient R Rabah - Gainer Rabi - Spring, breeze Rafi - Exalting Rafiq - Kind, friend Raghib, Ragheb - Desirous Rahman - Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu'ran Ra'id - Leader Rais - Captain Rakin - Respectful Rashad - Integrity of conduct Rashid - One of good council; rightly guided, having true faith Ratib - Arranger Rayhan - favored by God Reda, Rida, Ridha - (In God's) favor; contentment, satisfaction Ridwan - Acceptance, good will; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven Riyad, Riyadh - Gardens S Sabih, Sabeeh - Beautiful Sabir, Sabeer - Patient Saad - Good luck Sadaqat - Charity Sa'eed, Sa'id - Happy Safiy - Best friend Safwan - Rocks Sahir - Wakeful Sajid - One who worships God Salah - Righteousness Salah al Din - Righteousness of the Faith Saleh, Salih - Good, right Salim, Saleem - Safe, whole, flawless Salman - Safe Sameh - Forgiver Sami - High, lofty, exalted Samir, Sameer - Entertaining companion Samman - Grocer Saqr - Falcon Sariyah - Clouds at night Saud - Fortunate Sayyid - Master Seif, Sayf - Sword (of religion) Seif al Din - Sword of the faith Shadi - Singer Shafiq, Shafeeq - Compassionate, tender Shakir - Thankful Sharif, Shareef - Honest, noble, distinguished Shihab - Flame, blaze Siraj - Lamp, light Sofian - Devoted Subhi - Early morning Suhail, Suhayl - Gentle, easy; the name of a star Suhayb - Of reddish hair or complexion Sulaiman, Sulayman - A Prophet's name (Solomon) Su'ud, Suoud - Good luck T Tahir - Pure, clean Talal - Nice, admirable Talib - Seeker (of truth) Tamir - One who owns date palm trees Tamam - Generous Tarif, Tareef - Rare, uncommon Tariq - Name of a star Tawfiq - Success, reconciliation Taymullah - Servant of God Taysir - Facilitation Tayyib - Good or delicate Thabit - Firm Thaqib - Shooting Star U Ubadah, Ubaida, Ubaydah - Servant of God Ubaid - Faithful Ubayy - Old Arabic name Umar - Name of the second Khalifa Umarah - Old Arabic name Umayr, Umair - Old Arabic name Usama, Usamah - Description of a lion Utbah - Old Arabic name Uthman - One of the companions of the Prophet (pbuh) W Wadi - Calm, peaceful Wafiq, Wafeeq - Successful Wahid - Singular, exclusive, unequalled Wa'il - Coming back (for Shelter) Wajih, Wajeeh - Noble Wakil - Lawyer Waleed, Walid - Newborn child Walliyullah - Supporter of God Wasim, Waseem - Graceful, good looking Wazir - Minister Y Yahyah - A Prophet's name Yaman - Proper name Ya'qub - Arabic form of "Jacob" Yasar, Yasser - Wealth, ease Yasin, Yaseen - One of Muhammad's names Yasir - Wealthy Yazid, Yazeed - God will increase Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf - Arabic form of "Joseph"; to increase (in power and influence); a Prophet's name Yunus, Yoonus - A Prophet's name Yushua - God saves Yusuf - A Prophet's name (Joseph) Z Zafir - Victorious Zahid - Self-denying or ascetic Zahir - Bright, shining Zaid, Zayd - Increase, growth Zaim - Brigadier General Zakariyya - A Prophet's name Zaki - Intelligent Zakiy - Pure Ziyad - Super abundance Zuhair, Zuhayr - Bright | A Abia - Great Abida - Worshipper Abir, Abeer - Fragrance Ablah, Abla' - Perfectly formed Abra - Example, lesson A'dab - Hope and need Adara - Virgin Adiba - Cultured, polite Adila, Adilah, Adeela - Equal Adiva - Pleasant, gentle Afaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure Afifah - Chaste Afra' - White Ahd - Pledge, knowledge Ahlam - Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative A'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; reward Ain - Eye, thus "precious" Aini - Spring, flower, source, choice A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous, youngest wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Akilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasons Alhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini) Alima - Wise Alimah - Skilled in music or dance Aliyyah, Aliah, A'lia - Exaulted, noble, highest social standing Almas - Diamond Aludra - Virgin Alzubra - (A star in the constellation Leo) Amal, A'mal, Amala - Hopes, aspirations Amani - Wishes, aspirations Amatullah - Female servant of Allah Amber - Jewel Aminah, Ameena - Trustworthy, faithful Amineh - Faithful Amirah, Ameera - Princess, leader Amtullah - Female servant of Allah Anan - Clouds Anbar - Perfume, ambergris Anisah - Close, intimate, good friend Anwar - Rays of light Ara - Opinions Areebah - Witty, smart Arub - Loving to her husband Asima - Protector Asiya - One who tends to the weak, one who heals Asma' - Excellent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr Atifa - Affection, sympathy Atiya - Gift Ayah - Sign; distinct Azhar - Flowers, blossoms Azizah, Azeeza - Esteemed, precious, cherished Azzah - Young, female gazelle B Badi'a - Unprecedented, admirable, unique Badra - Full moon Badriyyah - Resembling the full moon Bahira, Baheera - Dazzling, brilliant Bahiya - Beautiful, radiant Balqis - Name of the Queen of Sheba Banan - Delicate, finger tips Baraka - White one Bari'ah - Excelling Barika - Bloom, be successful Bashirah, Basheera - Bringer of good tidings, joy Basimah, Baseema - Smiling Basmah - A smile Batul, Batool - Ascetic virgin Bilqis - Queen of Sheeba Bushra - Good Omen Buthaynah, Buthayna - Of beautiful and tender body C Cala - Castle Cantara - Small bridge D Dahab - Gold Dalal - Treated or touched in a kind and loving way Duha, Dhuha - Forenoon F Fadilah, Fadheela - Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined Fadwa - Name derived from self-sacrifice Faizah - Victorious, winner Falak - Star Farah - Joy Faridah, Fareeda - Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem Farihah, Fareeha - Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad Fatimah, Fatima - Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Fatin or Fatinah - Captivating, alluring, enchanting Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia - Successful, victorious Fellah - Arabian jasmine Firyal - Name Firdaws, Firdoos - Highest garden in Paradise G Ghadah - Beautiful Ghaliyah - Fragrant Ghaniyah - Pretty girl, beautiful woman, beauty Ghayda - Young and delicate Ghusun, Ghusoon - Branches of a tree H Habibah - Beloved, sweetheart, darling Hadiya - Guide to righteousness Hadiyyah - A gift Hafsah - Wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Hafthah - Preserved, protected Haifa, Hayfa' - Slender, of beautiful body Halah - Aureole Halimah, Haleema - Gentle, patient, mild-tempered Hamidah, Hameeda - Praiseworthy Hana' - Happiness Hanan - Mercy Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa - True believer Haniyyah - Pleased, happy Hasna' - Beautiful Hayam - Deliriously in love Hayat - Life Hessa - Destiny Hibah - Gift Hind - Proper name Huda, Hooda - Right guidance Huma - Bird who brings joy Huriyyah, Hooriya - Angel Husn - Beauty Husniyah - Beautiful I Ibtihaj - Joy Ikram - Honor, hospitality, generosity Ilham - Intuition Iman - Faith, belief Imtithal - Polite obedience In'am - Kindness, benefaction, bestowal Inas - Sociability Inaya - Concern; solicitude Intisar - Triumph Izdihar - Flourishing, blooming J Jala' - Clarity, elucidation Jamilah, Jameela - Beautiful, graceful, lovely Janan - Heart, soul Johara - Jewel Jumanah - Silver pearl K Kalila - Sweetheart, beloved Kamilah - Perfect Karida - Untouched Karimah, Kareema - Generous, noble Kawthar - River in Paradise Khadijah, Khadeeja - First wife of the Prophet (pbuh) Khalidah - Immortal Khayriyyah, Khairiya - Charitable, good Khulud, Khulood - Immortality Kulthum, Kulthoom - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) L Lama - Darkness of lips Lamis, Lamees - Soft to the touch Lamya' - Of dark lips Latifah, Lateefa - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layla, Leila - (Born at) night Lina, Leena - Tender Lubabah - The innermost essence Luloah - A pearl Lu'lu' - Pearls M Madihah, Madeeha - Praiseworthy Maha - Wild cow, cow-eyes Ma'isah - Walking with a proud, swinging gait Maizah - Discerning Majidah, Majeeda - Glorious Makarim - Of good and honorable character Malak - Angel Malika - Queen Manal - Attainment, achievement Manar - Guiding light Maram - Asperation Mariam, Maryam - Mother of Jesus (pbuh); Arabic form of "Mary" Mas'ouda - Happy, lucky, fortunate Mawiyah - The essence of life Maymunah - Auspicious, blessed May - Old Arabic name Maysa' - To walk with a proud, swinging gait Maysun, Maysoon - Of beautiful face and body Mayyadah - To walk with a proud, swinging gait Mufidah, Mufeeda - Useful Muhjah - Heart's blood, soul Muminah - Pious believer Muna, Mona - Wish, desire Munirah, Muneera - Illuminating, shedding light Mushirah, Musheera - Giving counsel, advising Muslimah - Devout believer N Nabihah, Nabeeha - Intelligent Nabilah, Nabeela - Noble Nada - Generousity, dew Nadia - The beginning, first Nadidah, Nadeeda - Equal, rival Nadirah - Rare, precious Nadwah - Councel Nafisah, Nafeesa - Precious thing, gem Nahlah - A drink of water Na'ilah - Acquirer, obtainer, one who succeeds Na'ima, Na'imah - Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace Najah - Success Najat - Safety Najibah, Najeeba - Of noble birth Najiyah - Safe Najla - Of wide eyes Najwa - Confidential talk, secret conversation Najya - Victorious Nashida - Student Nashita Energetic, full of life Nashwa - Fragrance, perfume, that which intoxicates Nasiha - One who gives valuable advice Nasira - Victorious, helper Nathifa - Clean, pure Nawal - Gift Nawar - Flower Nazahah - Purity, righteousness, honesty Nazihah - Honest Nazirah - Like, equal, matching Nibal - Arrows Nida - Call Ni'mah - Blessing, loan Ni'mat - Blessings, loans Nouf - Highest point on a mountain Nudar, Nudhar - Gold Nuha - Intelligence Numa - Beautiful and pleasant Nur, Noor - Light Q Qubilah - Concord R Rabab - White cloud Rabi'ah - Garden, springtime Radeyah, Radhiya - Content, satisfied Radwa, Radhwa - A mountain in Medina Rafa' - Happiness, prosperity Raghd - Pleasant Rahimah - Merciful, compassionate Ra'idah - Leader Raja' - Hopeful Rana - To gaze, look Rand - Tree of good scent Raniyah - Gazing Rasha - Young gazelle Rashida, Rasheeda - Wise, mature Rawdah, Rawdha - Garden Rawiyah - Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry Rayya - Sated with drink Rida - Favored by God Rihana - Sweet basil Rim, Reem - Gazelle Rima, Reema - White antelope Rukan - Steady, confident Ruqayyah, Ruqaya - Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Ruwaydah - Walking gently S Sabah - Morning Sabirah - Patient Safa - Clarity, purity, serenity Safiyyah - Untroubled, serene, pure, best friend Sahar - Dawn Sahlah - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Saidah - Happy, fortunate Saihah - Good, useful Sakinah, Sakeena - God-inspired peace of mind, tranquility Salihah - Correct, agreeable Salimah, Saleema - Peace, flawless, faultless, safe, healthy Salma - Peaceful Salwa - Solace; quail Samah - Generosity Samar - Evening conversation Sameh - Forgiver Samihah, Sameeha - Generous Samira, Sameera - Entertaining female companion Samiyah - Elevated, exhalted, lofty Sana' - Resplendence, brilliance; to gaze or look Sawsan - Lily of the valley Shadha - Aromatic Shadiyah - Singer Shahrazad - Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights" Sharifah, Shareefa - Noble Siham - Arrows Souad or Su'ad Suha - Name of a star Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla - Smooth, soft, fluent, flowing Suhaymah - Small arrow Suhayr, Suhair - Proper name Sumayyah, Sumaiya - Proper name T Tahirah - Pure, chaste Takiyah - Pious, righteous Talibah - Seeker after knowledge Tarub, Taroob - Merry Thana' - Thankfulness Thara' - Wealth Thurayya - Star U Umayma - Little mother W Wafa' - Faithfulness Wafiqah, Wafeeqa - Successful Wafiyyah, Wafiya - Loyal, faithful Wahibah - Giver, donor Wajihah, Wajeeha - Eminent, distinguished Walidah - Newborn Warda, Wardah, Wordah - Rose Widad - Love, friendship Wijdan - Ecstacy, sentiment Wisal - Communion in love Y Yafiah - High Yakootah - Emerald Yamha - Dove Yaminah - Right and proper Yasirah - Lenient Yasmine, Yasmin, Yasmeen - Jasmine Yumn - Good fortune, success Yusra - Proper name Z Zafirah - Victorious, successful Zahirah - Shining, luminous Zahra' - White Zahrah - Flower, beauty, star Zainab, Zaynab - Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) Zakiyyah - Pure Zaynah, Zaina - Beautiful Zubaidah - Excellent |