Boys Names – Meanings & Origins

يهودا

A name steeped in ancient resonance, Yahuda embodies the spirit of grateful praise, reflecting a character defined by devotion, strength, and a heart profoundly connected to the divine.

يامان

Yamaan is an Arabic name for boys that means blessed, favored by God. It also means Yemeni, a person from Yemen.

يقيندن

Belief in the religion (Islam)

يقظان

Vigilant, awake, on the alert.

يَسَّار

Name of a Sahabi (RA).

يَاسِين

The opening letters of the first verse of surat Ya Sin (36:1). An epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.

يَثْرب

Former name of the city of Madinnah

يَزِيد

A companion of the Prophet

يوهانس

The name of a freed salve of Zubair

زَاهِد

Abstinent, Ascetic, one who has no mundane ambitions.

زَاهِر

A blooming flower, a bright and shining colour, lofty.

زَايِر

A visitor of grace and light, Zaair embodies the gentle soul who walks through life with purpose, seeking deep connections and leaving a trail of peace behind.

زَاخِر

Arabic for rich, whether in wealth or in knowledge and wisdom.

زَاكِي

Zaaki is an Arabic name for boys that means one who increases in growth and goodness, virtuous, blessed.

زفردن

Zafaruddin is an Arabic name for boys that means triumph of the faith, a person who is a cause for success of the Muslims.

زَعْفَران

Derived from Zarparan for gold stigma of flower.

زَغَّار

A name echoing with rhythmic grace, Zaghar embodies the spirited charm of one who brings melody to life, radiating an enduring, vibrant energy that resonates in every heart.

زَهّار

Zahaar is an Arabic name for boys that means florist, seller of flowers.

زهدين

Zahauddin is an Arabic name for boys that means radiance of the faith, brilliance of the faith, meaning one who is a source of guidance and enlightenment for the Muslims.

زَهْرَان

Blossoming,Shining , Nice and radiant, Name of a tribe in Hijjaz

زَهْرُون

Zahrun is an Arabic name for boys means blossom, flower.

زَيْدَان

Growth, increase, excess.

زَيْدِيّ

My advantage, Follower of Imam Zaid Bin Ali

زَعِيم

Leader, chief, Brigadier General

زندين

Grace of the religion (Islam).

زَكِيّ

Zaki embodies a soul refined by grace and sincerity. Like a clear spring, this name reflects a pure spirit, radiating wisdom, untainted virtue, and an enduring, gentle light.

زكريا

Zakaria embodies the quiet strength of remembrance, a name rooted in divine grace. It signifies a soul who keeps faith alive, blossoming with patient wisdom and enduring light.

زكيدن

Pure (person) of the religion (Islam).

زاكيرودن

One who praises (teaches) the religion (Islam)

زَمَّام

Honour, right, share, place.

زَمَّان

Arabic for time, age, era.

زمردن

Heart of the religion (Islam).

زَامِل

Zaml is an indirect Quranic name for boys. It is an ancient Arabic name without a clearly defined meaning, but since it is derived from the Z-M-L root (wrapped up, modesty), it has meanings of modest, bashful, virtuous.

زردشت

Zardasht refers to the prophet Zoroaster, founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster is considered a true prophet sent by God by some Muslim scholars, and his followers are considered people of the Book, similar to Christians and Jews, for this reason using this name is acceptable. Zardasht is also the na...

ظَرِيف

Zareef is an Arabic name for boys that means intelligent, eloquent, elegant, creative.

زارئر

Persian for intelligent, easy to love, and it is the name of a fragrant plant known as Reseda in English. It is also the name of a character mentioned in the Shahnameh.

زُرَيم

Arabic for very fast horse.

زارتش

Persian for gold-carver.

زهيهر

(Zaahir), Apparent, evident , One of the attributesof Allah Almighty.

زهريف

Intelligent, Clever, Good character

زَمْران

Zimran is the name of one of the sons of Prophet Ibrahim peace be upon him, according to the Bible, whose offspring settled in the area of moden-day Hijaz in Saudi Arabia. This name may also be related to Zabran, which is another name for the city of Jeddah between Mecca and Madina.

زُشَا

Zusha embodies the quiet radiance of a rising star, reflecting a spirit of profound wisdom, gentle grace, and a soul destined to shine with enduring, peaceful brilliance.

زياد

popular Arab name ,An advantage

زَوْران

Zoran captures the essence of a radiant dawn, embodying a soul defined by luminous strength, golden wisdom, and the gentle, guiding light that breaks through the deepest shadows.

زُبَيْد

The diminutive of zubd, meaning cream, butter etc..

زَوْبَر

Zuber embodies the spirit of a tempest, a fierce and potent force of nature whose presence commands attention, reflecting a soul defined by strength, intensity, and enduring courage.

زُهْدِيّ

Zuhdi is an Arabic name for boys that means ascetic, devoted to God.

زلفقر

The cleaver of vertebrae. Name of a sword presented to Ali (R.A.) by Muhammad.