Islamic Names for Boys: A Comprehensive Guide to Meaningful and Beautiful Names

Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a special and meaningful task. In the Islamic tradition, names hold deep significance, reflecting values, aspirations, and even prophecy. This comprehensive guide explores a wide range of Islamic names for boys, offering insights into their origins, meanings, and historical significance. Whether you seek a name steeped in tradition, a modern interpretation, or one with a specific meaning, this list provides a rich source of inspiration for choosing a name that resonates with your family's values and beliefs.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **Aadam** | The first man, created by Allah |
| **Aamir** | Prosperous, successful, wealthy |
| **Abdullah** | Servant of Allah |
| **Abdul-Malik** | Servant of the King |
| **Abdul-Rahman** | Servant of the Most Merciful |
| **Ahmad** | Highly praised, worthy of praise |
| **Ahsan** | Most beautiful, excellent |
| **Aisha** | Living, alive, one who is always alive |
| **Akbar** | Greatest, most important |
| **Ali** | Exalted, high, noble |
| **Amir** | Prince, commander, leader |
| **Anas** | Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) |
| **Arham** | Most merciful |
| **Asim** | Protector, guardian |
| **Azad** | Free, independent |
| **Bilal** | First muezzin (caller to prayer) |
| **Dawood** | Beloved, friend of Allah |
| **Farhan** | Happy, joyful |
| **Fahad** | Leopard, strong, brave |
| **Faisal** | Decisive, resolute |
| **Faris** | Knight, warrior |
| **Ghazanfar** | Victorious, conqueror |
| **Hassan** | Good, beautiful, handsome |
| **Hussain** | Small, little, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) |
| **Ibrahim** | Father of many nations, friend of Allah |
| **Ilyas** | Prophet Elijah |
| **Ismail** | God hears |
| **Jabir** | Strong, powerful |
| **Ja'far** | River, stream |
| **Khalid** | Immortal, eternal |
| **Malik** | King, ruler, owner |
| **Muhammad** | Highly praised, worthy of praise |
| **Musa** | Prophet Moses |
| **Nasir** | Helper, supporter |
| **Omar** | Flourishing, prosperous |
| **Raheem** | Merciful, compassionate |
| **Saleh** | Good, righteous |
| **Sami** | Listener, attentive |
| **Saad** | Happy, fortunate |
| **Tariq** | Morning star |
| **Umar** | Flourishing, prosperous |
| **Usman** | Strong, powerful |
| **Yasin** | Name of a chapter in the Quran |
| **Yusuf** | God will increase |
| **Zaid** | Increase, growth |