Boys Names – Meanings & Origins

نور

Light, radiance. A surah in the Quran is named An-Nur. One of the names of Allah (An-Nur). Used for both genders.

عمر

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

سعد

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

سلمان

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

سامح

Samih embodies the tranquil essence of forgiveness, a gentle soul who soothes the heart with compassion, embracing the beauty of letting go and finding peace in the midst of turmoil.

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.

طه

a name of the Prophet Muhammad from the Quran; one of purity, light and noble guidance

طارق

The morning star (named in Surah At-Tariq in Quran). Also the name of Tariq ibn Ziyad, the conqueror of Andalusia.

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.

يوسف

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

زيد

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

ذياد

Ziyad is a name that embodies abundance and generosity, a reminder to cultivate kindness and share blessings with others, fostering a cycle of love and gratitude.

عبد العدل

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

عبد الأحد

Servant of Al-Ahad — Allah, the One without partner or equal.

عبد الآخر

Servant of Al-Akhir — Allah, the Last, beyond whom there is nothing.

عبد البديع

Servant of Al-Badi — Allah, the Originator who creates without precedent.

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 الحليم

Servant of Al-Halim — Allah, the Forbearing, who does not hasten punishment.

عبد الحي

Servant of Al-Hayy — Allah, the Ever-Living, who does not die.

عبد الجامع

Servant of Al-Jami — Allah, the Gatherer of all on the Day of Judgment.

عبد الخافض

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

عبد اللطيف

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

عبد الماجد

Servant of Al-Majid — Allah, the Glorious in majesty and generosity.

عبد المانع

Servant of Al-Mani — Allah, who withholds harm from His servants.

عبد المؤخر

Servant of Al-Muakhkhir — Allah, who delays whom He wills.

عبد المبدي

Servant of Al-Mubdi — Allah, the Originator of creation from nothing.

عبد المغني

Servant of Al-Mughni — Allah, the Enricher who bestows wealth on whom He wills.

عبد المحصي

Servant of Al-Muhsi — Allah, who has counted and recorded all things.

عبد المحيي

Servant of Al-Muhyi — Allah, the Giver of Life to all.

عبد المعيد

Servant of Al-Muid — Allah, who restores creation after its end.

عبد المقدم

Servant of Al-Muqaddim — Allah, who advances whom He wills in His wisdom.

عبد المقيت

Servant of Al-Muqit — Allah, the Maintainer who sustains all creation.

عبد المقسط

Servant of Al-Muqsit — Allah, the Equitable Judge.

عبد المصور

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

عبد المتعالي

Servant of Al-Mutaali — Allah, the Most High, beyond resemblance to creation.

عبد النافع

Servant of An-Nafi — Allah, the Source of all benefit.

عبد النور

Servant of An-Nur — Allah, the Light of the heavens and the earth.

عبد القابض

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

عبد القهار

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

عبد القوي

Servant of Al-Qawi — Allah, the All-Strong, source of every power.

عبد الرافع

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

عبد الرحيم

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

عبد الرقيب

Servant of Ar-Raqib — Allah, the Watchful Guardian from whom nothing is concealed.

عبد الرشيد

Servant of Ar-Rashid — Allah, the Guide to right judgment.

عبد الرؤوف

Servant of Ar-Rauf — Allah, the Compassionate, full of pity for His servants.

عبد الرزاق

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