150 Muslim Names for Boys

There are many wonderful Muslim names for boys and girls. In this article, we have compiled 150 Muslim names for boys. If you have recently given birth to a baby boy and are looking for Muslim names for him, then select one from our list.


Unique Islamic Baby Boy Names
Having several names to pick from can make it tough to find a unique name for your baby. Listed below are several options, whether you are looking for a name with panache or uncommon boy names that have swag:

Askary - Army or soldier.
Azamat - A proud man; it also means grandeur.
Alyan - Great; high; and one who climbs upwards.
Bahat - Flawless, pure, and spotless.
Basili - Courageous.
Baqer - A man of knowledge.
Einas - To be at peace.
Fardan - The one who is unique.
Fatihi - Conqueror.
Fuzail - Praiseworthy and generous.
Ghuraib - Gold or silver.
Habrur - It means living in luxury or blessed.
Hanan - Gracious and compassion.
Harees - Keen, willing, and desirous.
Hibr - Ink, scholar, or a virtuous man.
Idris - A prophet and a fiery leader.
Ilhan - To say something with eloquence and to read beautifully.
Iqdam - Courageousness.
Israr - Determination, resolve, and, firmness.
Iyad - Support and a powerful person.
Jazeel - Fabulous, tremendous, and great.
Kamil - Whole and complete.
Kashaaf - Finder or the discoverer.
Khateeb - Speaker.
Lazim - In demand or sought after.
Maatuq - One who is free.
Maaz - An Arabic name meaning shelter or refuge.
Mirzai - Content, satisfied, and one who gains the approval and satisfaction of others.
Muyassir - One who makes something easy or possible.
Nahyan - One who prevents or discourages others from doing bad things or one who has reached the heights of wisdom.
Natiq - Articulate and clear and apparent.
Oraibi - Keen, perceptive, intelligent, and, one who has vision.
Owaib - One who repents.
Parsa - Pious and virtuous.
Qamar - The moon and bright and radiant like the moon.
Qudair - Judgement.
Rafan - Graceful.
Rayan - One who is satisfied.
Sawlat - Influential or commanding.
Shaharyar - A king.
Tabish - Warmth or brilliance.
Turhan - Of mercy.
Umran - Prosperity.
Uzair - The name of a Prophet.
Wajih - Noble and eminent
Yazed - To grow or increase.
Yaqeen - Faith and belief.
Zafar - Triumph or victory.
Zarrar - A great Muslim warrior.
Zubair - A wise and intelligent person

Modern Muslim Baby Boy Names
If you are in search of modern Muslim names for your baby boy, check the list below.

NAME MEANING
Abbas - Stern; lion.
Adnan - Paradise.
Azam - One who is the greatest of all.
Basheer - One who brings good news; a bearer of good tidings.
Basil - One who is fearless and brave. A variant of this name is Baseel.
Basim - Smiling.
Dawood - One who is a beloved friend.
Dilbar - Lover.
Eijaz - Miracle.
Farhan - Cheerful, Joyful, or happy.
Faraz - Divine.
Fawad - Heart.
Ghalib - A person who wins a competition or fight.
Ghazi - A fighter or a warrior.
Hafeez - Protector. A variant of this name is Haffaz.
Hamid - The one who deserves praise.
Hashim - Destroyer of evil. A variant of this name is Hashaam.
Hussain - Handsome.
Ihsan - Benevolence, kindness, and generosity.
Irshad - Order or guidance.
Izhar - Express.
Jamil - Handsome.
Javed - Immortal.
Kabir - The great.
Kaizer - An emperor.
Kasim - Lovely.
Latif - Variety.
Mahir - Skilful.
Mahtab - Moon.
Murad - Desire.
Nadeem - Friend.
Nadir - Precious.
Nafees - Pure.
Rafeeq - A kind friend.
Rayhan - Fragrance.
Riaz - Practise.
Rizwan - A messenger of good news.
Sameer - A pleasant companion.
Shadab - Fresh.
Sharif - A gentleman.
Shaukat - Richness.
Sohail - Moonlight.
Tahir - Holy.
Tariq - Morning star.
Tuhin - Snow.
Umar - Life; age.
Waseem - Handsome.
Yasir - Wealthy.
Zaheer - Supporter.
Zain - Good light.

Popular Islamic Baby Boy Names
Some names that have become popular Muslim baby boy names lately are listed below:

NAME MEANING
Aidan - Intelligent.
Amam - Protection.
Anzar - An angle of paradise.
Aymaan - Lucky.
Bashar - A bearer of good tidings.
Behzad - Caring and honest.
Danish - Intelligent.
Dayyan - A mighty ruler.
Dinar - Grandfather of Abu Bin Thabit.
Ehsas - Feel.
Faiz - Prosperous or successful.
Fardeen - Incomparable.
Faseeh - Eloquent.
Gauhar - Precious stone.
Gulzar - Garden.
Hadi - A guide.
Haider - Lion.
Himayat - Support.
Ibaad - Worshiper.
Ilahi - Divine.
Isam - Protector.
Jafri - A yellow flower.
Jazib - Attractive.
Junaid - A warrior whose strength equals that of an army.
Kaysan - Wise.
Khurram - Delightful.
Moin - Spring fountain.
Munaf - Exalted.
Nabil - Noble.
Noor - Light of Allah.
Ozhan - Thrower.
Parvez - Peace.
Pir - Wise man.
Qutub - Tall.
Qazi - Judge.
Rauf - Kind and merciful.
Raza - Handsome.
Raees - Rich.
Saahil - Guide, support.
Saif - Sword.
Shaan - Pride.
Tameez - Manners.
Talib - Student.
Wajeeh - Commanding personality.
Wasif - Virtuous man.
Wali - Guardian.
Zahi - Bright.
Zafer - Victorious.
Zeeshan - Of high standards.
Zimar - Reputation.

Tips for Choosing a Meaningful Muslim Name for Your Baby Boy
In traditional Muslim families, babies are given a name on the seventh day of their birth. Many Muslims choose Arabic names for their babies. Here is what you should keep in mind while choosing a name for your baby.

• Opt for a boy’s name that has the prefix ‘Abd’ to indicate servitude to god.
• Choose a name after Prophets and righteous men.
• The name you choose should not promote vanity and pompousness.
• Avoid choosing names that bear connotation to bad omens or names that belong to immoral people.
• It is important for Muslims to take into consideration the restrictions and suggestions made by eminent scholars before they pick a name for their child.