📜 Classic Names

محمد

The most praised one. Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the founder of Islam. The most popular name in the world historically.

أحمد

The most praiseworthy. The other Quranic name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, mentioned in Quran 61:6 as foretold by Jesus.

علي

The exalted, the high one. Name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

عمر

Life, long-lived. Name of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam, famous for his justice and strength.

يوسف

God increases. Name of Prophet Joseph, who has an entire surah in the Quran named after him. Symbol of beauty, patience, and wisdom.

إبراهيم

Father of many nations. Name of Prophet Abraham, the patriarch of monotheism. Revered in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

حسن

Handsome, beautiful, good. Name of Hassan ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the second Shia Imam.

حسين

Little beautiful one (diminutive of Hassan). Name of Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and martyr of Karbala.

عبد الله

Servant of Allah. One of the names most beloved to Allah per a hadith. Name of Prophet Muhammad's father.

عبد الرحمن

Servant of the Most Merciful (Ar-Rahman, one of Allah's 99 names). Highly recommended in Islamic tradition.

خالد

Eternal, immortal. Name of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the legendary Muslim general known as "The Sword of Allah".

بلال

Moisture that quenches thirst. Name of Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam.

سلمان

Safe, peaceful, free from defects. Name of Salman al-Farsi, a noble companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

زيد

Growth, abundance. Name of Zayd ibn Harithah, beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the only Sahabi mentioned by name in Quran.

آدم

The first human and prophet (peace be upon him), created by God from earth. The name relates to the Hebrew word for "earth" or "ground".

إدريس

Name of Prophet Idris (Enoch). The name is associated with knowledge and learning; described in Quran as "a man of truth, a prophet".

نوح

Rest, comfort (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Noah, builder of the ark that survived the Great Flood. Has a Surah named after him in the Quran.

سليمان

Peaceful (from Hebrew Solomon). Name of Prophet Sulaiman, son of David, the wise king who ruled over jinn, wind, and birds per Islamic tradition.

داوود

Beloved (from Hebrew David). Name of Prophet Dawood, the prophet-king who received the Psalms (Zabur) and was famed for his beautiful voice.

موسى

Drawn from water (from ancient Egyptian). Name of Prophet Moses, who spoke directly with God and led the Israelites out of Egypt.

عيسى

Salvation (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary, a great prophet in Islam who will return at the end of times.

يحيى

He shall live. Name of Prophet John the Baptist; Quran 19:7 highlights "no one before him bore this name".

يعقوب

Heel-holder (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf and the twelve tribes of Israel.

إسماعيل

God hears (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), son of Abraham, ancestor of the Arabs and lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

سعد

Good fortune, happiness. Name of Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten promised paradise by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

مريم

Highly exalted lady (from Hebrew). Name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Prophet Jesus, the only woman named in the Quran with her own Surah.

فاطمة

One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Paradise".

عائشة

Lively, vivacious. Name of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, known for her vast knowledge and intelligence.

خديجة

Premature child (born before her time). Name of Khadijah, first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first Muslim convert.

زينب

A fragrant flowering tree. Name of Zainab, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and of the famous Zainab bint Ali.

رقية

One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman.

حفصة

Young lioness. Name of Hafsa bint Umar, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and entrusted with the first compilation of the Quran.

أسماء

Names (plural). Name of Asma bint Abi Bakr, known as "Dhat al-Nitaqayn" (Owner of two belts), revered companion.

هاجر

Name of Hagar, wife of Prophet Abraham and mother of Ismail. Her search for water for her son inspired the Hajj rite of Sa'i between Safa and Marwa.

سارا

Princess (variant of Sarah). A truly universal name shared across cultures, languages, and religions.

صفية

Pure, selected, the chosen one. Name of Safiyya bint Huyayy, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

عبد الرحيم

Servant of the Most Merciful — Allah, whose mercy encompasses all things.

عبد السلام

Servant of As-Salam — Allah, the Source of Peace and perfection, free of all flaws.

عبد المصور

Servant of Al-Musawwir — Allah, who fashioned creation in the finest form.

عبد القهار

Servant of Al-Qahhar — Allah, the Subduer, whose dominion overcomes all.

عبد الرزاق

Servant of Ar-Razzaq — Allah, the constant Provider for all His creation.

عبد القابض

Servant of Al-Qabid — Allah, who withholds sustenance and souls by His wisdom.

عبد الخافض

Servant of Al-Khafid — Allah, who humbles the arrogant by His justice.

عبد الرافع

Servant of Ar-Rafi — Allah, who exalts the righteous in rank by His grace.

عبد البصير

Servant of Al-Basir — Allah, the All-Seeing, from whom nothing is hidden.

عبد الحكم

Servant of Al-Hakam — Allah, the perfect Judge between His servants.

عبد العدل

Servant of Al-Adl — Allah, the absolutely Just, who wrongs no one.

عبد اللطيف

Servant of Al-Latif — Allah, the Subtle and Kind, whose gentleness reaches us unseen.