{"id":2490,"date":"2022-04-22T14:33:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2490"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:31:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:31:32","slug":"best-muslim-baby-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/parenting\/best-muslim-baby-names","title":{"rendered":"The Best Muslim Baby Names for Boys & Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> 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. With this in mind, we\u2019ve put together a list of 30 of the best Muslim baby names<\/strong> for parents to consider when naming their child.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"baby<\/figure>

Top 25 Muslim baby names for girls<\/h2>\n<\/div>
<\/div>

Aaisha<\/h3>\n<\/div>

The name of The Prophet Muhammed\u2019s third wife, Aaisha means \u2018prosperous\u2019 or \u2018lively\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Aaliyah<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018high\u2019 or \u2018sublime\u2019. Became popular in the 1990\u2019s thanks to the musician of the same name.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Aziza<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018beloved\u2019, \u2018precious\u2019, or \u2018mighty\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Badia<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018unique\u2019. It\u2019s also a popular name used in Spain and Italy<\/a> for someone living close to an abbey.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Capella<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A name with a musical note to it, but also means \u2018little goat\u2019 in Latin.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Daisha<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018alive\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Fareeda<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A name of Arabic origin and means \u2018unique\u2019<\/a>, or \u2018precious\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Fatima<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Fatima was the daughter of The Prophet Muhammad, and was a \u2018perfect woman\u2019. It means \u2018abstain\u2019 or \u2018motherly\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Hadiya<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An alternative to \u2018Hadia\u2019 or \u2018Hadiyah\u2019, it means \u2018guide\u2019, \u2018leader\u2019, or \u2018righteousness\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Huda<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Mainly a girl\u2019s name<\/a> but can also be gender-neutral, it means \u2018right guidance\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Humaira<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A name of Arabic origin that means \u2018the colour red\u2019, and red is the colour associated with \u2018passion\u2019 and \u2018love\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Jaide<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An alternate spelling of the name \u2018Jade\u2019. Jade is a beautiful precious stone.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Khadija<\/h3>\n<\/div>

The name of The Prophet Muhammad\u2019s first wife, it means \u2018trustworthy\u2019 and \u2018respected\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Lila<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name, Lila means \u2018purple\u2019 in German, but also \u2018night\u2019, \u2018darkness\u2019 and \u2018beauty\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Maleeka<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018queen\u2019 or \u2018owner\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Nylah<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An alternative to the spellings \u2018Nyla\u2019 or \u2018Nila\u2019. It means \u2018achiever\u2019 or \u2018champion\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Omaira<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Another name that means \u2018red\u2019, but also \u2018long life\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Qadira<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Like \u2018quad\u2019, meaning four. Four is also Qadira\u2019s lucky number and means \u2018capable\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Rima<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018antelope\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Sahara<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Also the name of a famous desert, Sahara means \u2018just before dawn\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Salimah<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means \u2018safe\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Yanha<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name that means \u2018thank you\u2019 or \u2018dove-like\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Yasmin<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An alternative to the name \u2018Jasmine\u2019, which is a well-known fragrant flower. It means \u2018gift from God\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Zahirah<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Can also be spelt \u2018Zahira\u2019, it means \u2018brilliant\u2019 or \u2018shining\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Zainab<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Can be spelt numerous ways including \u2018Zaynab\u2019, \u2018Zeinab\u2019 or \u2018Zineb\u2019. It means \u2018a fragrant flower\u2019, and was the name of two of The Prophet Muhammad\u2019s wives.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"muslim<\/figure>
<\/div>

25 Muslim baby names for boys<\/h2>\n<\/div>
<\/div>

Abbas<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Meaning ‘stern’ and ‘lion’.\u00a0Abbas was also the name of an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, the ancestor of the Abbasid dynasty.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Atif<\/h3>\n<\/div>

The one who is sympathetic. It can also mean ‘the kind one’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Abdullah<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name meaning ‘servant of God’ or ‘God’s follower’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Basheer<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Can also be used as a surname. And means ‘messenger of good news’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Basim<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Can also be used as a surname. And means ‘messenger of good news’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Dafiq<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Has a few meanings, such as ‘jubilant’, ‘buoyant’ or ‘active’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Fahad<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means ‘panter’ or ‘leopard’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Faisal<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name meaning ‘the arbitrator or separator between good and evil’ or ‘a decisive ruler’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Hasan<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Has a couple of meanings. One is to be ‘beautiful’ or ‘good’. The name is popular among Sunni Muslims as well as Shiites.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Habib<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name meaning ‘beloved by all’. It’s also used by Muslims and Jews.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Ifran<\/h3>\n<\/div>

It can mean ‘one with knowledge’ or ‘one with an identity’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Imran<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means an ‘exalted nation’ or ‘strength of Allah’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Jihad<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An old Arabic name meaning ‘effort’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Junaid<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A ‘soldier’ or ‘warrior’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Kamil<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name meaning ‘perfect’ or ‘perfection’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Mahmud<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A popular boy name meaning ‘praised’, ‘commendable’ or ‘praiseworthy’. With Arabic origins. means praised<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Mohsin<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Means being a ‘helper’ and a ‘humanitarian’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Omar<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A popular name meaning ‘long-lived’ or ‘flourishing’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Rashid<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Has various meanings such as\u00a0‘wise’, ‘judicious’, ‘rightly guided’ or ‘right-minded’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Sander<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Meaning a ‘pleasant companion’ and ‘a good friend’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Umar<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A name meaning ‘prospering life’ and ‘long-lived’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Waleed<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A newborn child.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Zahid<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Meaning one being devoted to God.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Zaheer<\/h3>\n<\/div>

An Arabic name meaning ‘the bright one’!<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Zayan<\/h3>\n<\/div>

\u00a0A ‘beautifier’ and one who makes things beautiful.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"baby<\/figure>
<\/div>

Top ten common Muslim boys and girls names (some can be gender-neutral) used in the Quran with meanings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Boys:<\/h3>\n