{"id":2182,"date":"2022-04-19T09:20:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2182"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:31:03","slug":"muslim-baby-names-for-boys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/parenting\/muslim-baby-names-for-boys","title":{"rendered":"Muslim Baby Names for Boys"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expecting a baby and looking for a Muslim name for baby boys<\/strong>? We’ve tried to help make this easier for you and hopefully, you’ll find one here!<\/p>\n

In Islam, the Holy Prophet said, \u2018It is the responsibility of every father to choose a good name for his child\u2019 (Wasail al-shiah, v2, p. 618). Because of this, when naming their children Muslim parents take great care in choosing the best name. It\u2019s important to consider the meaning behind the name, the history, your family, and your own personal preferences.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, we\u2019ve put together a list of 25 of the best Muslim baby names<\/a> for parents to consider when naming their son.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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25 Muslim baby names for boys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Aayan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A variation of the Arabic name \u2018Ayan\u2019, which means \u2018gift of God.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Adeel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means ‘righteous\u2019, \u2018justice\u2019, or \u2018fair\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ameer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A variation of the name \u2018Amir\u2019, and means \u2018prince\u2019 or \u2018ruler\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Badr<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means \u2018full moon on its fourteenth night\u2019 or simply \u2018full moon\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Barack<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The male equivalent of the name \u2018Baraka(h)\u2019 and means \u2018blessed\u2019. Has become more popular thanks to Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ebrahim<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An alternate spelling of the name \u2018Ibrahim\u2019, and the Arabic equivalent of the western name \u2018Abraham\u2019. It means \u2018father of many\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Farid<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Sometimes spelled \u2018Fareed\u2019 or \u2018Ferid\u2019, it means \u2018unique\u2019 or \u2018the one\u2019. It\u2019s also associated with the lucky number six.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Habib<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means \u2018loved one\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hamza<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Hamza was the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. It means \u2018lion\u2019, \u2018strong\u2019, and \u2018brave\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Irfan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Sometimes spelled \u2018Erfan\u2019, it means \u2018knowledge\u2019, \u2018learning\u2019, and \u2018awareness\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Iskander<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Iskander is a powerful name that means \u2018defender of mankind\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jakeem<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means \u2018raised up\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Malik<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Malik is a name associated with status, and means \u2018king\u2019 or \u2018chieftain\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Muhammad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The name of The Prophet, Muhammad means \u2018praise-worthy\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Naeem<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means \u2018to be contented\u2019 or \u2018comfort\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nuh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The Muslim version of the English name \u2018Noah\u2019, it means \u2018repose\u2019 or \u2018rest\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rafee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Rafee is an alternate of the name \u2018Rafeeq\u2019, and is another name of status that means \u2018high\u2019 or \u2018exalted\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Riaz<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A nature-centric name that means \u2018garden\u2019 or \u2018meadow\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Samir<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A popular Muslim name that means \u2018holy\u2019, \u2018loyal\u2019, and \u2018companion\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sulaiman<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A traditional name that means \u2018man of peace\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Yushua<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The Arabic version of the English name \u2018Joshua\u2019. It means \u2018Yahweh is salvation\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Yusuf<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An alternative to the English name \u2018Joseph\u2019, it means \u2018God increases\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Walid<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means ‘newborn\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Zayn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Means \u2018beauty\u2019 or \u2018grace\u2019, and has grown in popularity thanks to the One Direction star of the same name.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Zayd<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An alternative to the name \u2018Zaid\u2019. It\u2019s derived from the word \u2018zada\u2019 and means \u2018to increase\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Top 10 most common boy names (some can be gender-neutral) used in the Quran, and what they mean<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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