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Islamic Names

This collection brings together names associated with Islamic tradition and culture. Names in this tradition often carry meanings related to faith, heritage, and cultural identity. Each name is presented with its meaning, linguistic origin, and relevant cultural notes.

Islamic Names Statistics

These statistics are based on NameSpring's curated name collection and do not represent worldwide usage.

138
Total Names
87
Male Names
51
Female Names
94
Common Names
44
Rare Names
0
Very Rare Names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter A

16 names

Abdullah
Abdullah derives from abd meaning servant or slave combined with Allah meaning God. It is one of the most theologically significant names in Islam. The name was borne by Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib the father of Prophet Muhammad. The name is extremely common across the Muslim world.
Adam
Adam is the Arabic form of the biblical name deriving from the Hebrew adamah meaning earth or ground. In Islamic tradition Adam is the first prophet and the father of humanity created by God from clay. The name is universal across all Muslim Christian and Jewish communities.
Ahmed
Ahmed derives from the Arabic root meaning to praise. It is one of the names of Prophet Muhammad meaning the most praised one. The name shares the same root as Muhammad and Mahmoud. The name is extremely popular across the Muslim world.
Ahmet
An honorable and steadfast name, the Turkish variant of Ahmed, a name of the Prophet Muhammad, meaning most praised, a name of high virtue, constant gratitude, and a commendable, noble character. It carries a sense of being highly admirable, one who constantly thanks God, and a soul of deep, faithful praise. Ahmet is a name of praised strength, suggesting a person of high praise, a grateful, humble soul, and a spirit of steadfast, most praised, and deeply faithful, noble character.
Aisha
Aisha derives from the Arabic root meaning to live or to prosper. It is one of the most significant names in Islamic history through Aisha bint Abi Bakr the youngest wife of Prophet Muhammad. The name is among the most popular female names across the Muslim world.
Aisha
Arabic origin, beloved wife of the Prophet; lively and thriving.
Aïssatou
Fula/Wolof form of Aisha; a lively and prosperous woman.
Ali
Ali comes from the Arabic root meaning high elevated or exalted. It is one of the most venerated names in Islamic history through its association with Ali ibn Abi Talib the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad and the fourth Rashidun caliph. The name is widely used throughout the Muslim world and holds particular significance for Shia Muslims.
Ali
A name of immense courage and wisdom, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, a figure of unparalleled bravery, deep knowledge, and unwavering justice, meaning the elevated one. It carries a sense of high spiritual rank, a champion of truth, and a soul of noble, exulted character. Ali is a name of elevated strength, suggesting a person of high status, a champion of justice, and a soul of sublime, courageous, and deeply wise, noble character.
Amina
Amina derives from the Arabic root meaning to be safe to be secure or to be trustworthy. It is historically significant as the name of Amina bint Wahb the mother of Prophet Muhammad. The name is popular across the Muslim world and has achieved international usage.
Amina
Mother of the Prophet; an honest and reliable woman.
Anas
Anas derives from the Arabic root meaning to be friendly to be sociable or to be familiar. It signifies a person who brings comfort and removes loneliness. The name is historically significant through Anas ibn Malik a close companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Aya
Aya derives from the Arabic word for sign miracle or evidence. In Islamic context it refers to a verse of the Quran. The name has gained significant popularity across the Arab world and Muslim communities in recent decades.
Ayaan
Popular among Indian Muslims, signifying a divine blessing.
Ayoub
Ayoub is the Arabic form of Job. In Islam Ayoub is a prophet known as the paragon of patience for his endurance through extreme suffering. The name is common across the Muslim world particularly in the Arab world.
Ayşe
A lively and respected name, the Turkish form of Aisha, meaning alive and she who lives, a name of vibrant energy, scholarly wisdom, and deep faith, borne by the favorite wife of the Prophet. It carries a sense of prosperity, a joyful spirit, and a life lived with zest and honor. Ayşe is a name of living grace, suggesting a person of joyful vitality, a prosperous soul, and a spirit of lively, scholarly, and beautifully alive, respected character.

Islamic Names Starting With Letter B

9 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter C

2 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter D

4 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter E

6 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter F

7 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter G

2 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter H

12 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter I

9 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter J

3 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter K

7 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter M

11 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter N

4 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter O

3 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter R

6 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter S

19 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter T

3 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter V

1 name

Islamic Names Starting With Letter W

1 name

Islamic Names Starting With Letter Y

6 names

Islamic Names Starting With Letter Z

7 names

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