Muslim Names

A Standard Dictionary
of Muslim Names
With 99 Ninety Nine
Names of ALLAH.
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Ninety Nine Names ofAllah
Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
, The Most Gracious Ar-Rahmn

The Most Merciful Ar- Rahm

The Sovereign
Al-Malik cllll
The Roly One Al-Qudds
4.fJ
JlJ1
The Source ofpeace
As-Salam

The Guardian of faith
Al-Mo-min

The Controller
Al-Muhaymin

The Almighty, Exalted in power,
Exalted in might
Al-'Aziz
fiyJI
The Irresistible
Al-Jabbar

The justly proud AI-Mutakabbir
#1
The Creator AI-Khalq
J l ~ 1
The Originator AI-Bar
tsjl.:-!I
The Fashioner Al-Musawwir
j ~ 1
The Forgiving, The Forgiver Al-Gaffar jl..4AlI
The Supreme and Irresistible
Al-Qahhr
j ~ 1
The Grantor of Bounties Al-Wahhab
~ ~ ) I
The Provider, The Sustainer Ar-Razaq
Jlj)1
The Revealer
Al-Fanal).
C\:lI
The AlI Knowing, The Omniscient Al-'Alm
~ I
The Restrainer
AI-Qabidh
~ I J J I
,
The Expander
AI-Basit .6..,.,1.:-!1
The Abaser, The Humbler AI-Khafidh
- -
~ ~ I
2
The Raiser, The Exhalter Ar-Rafi' "IJI
r=.
The Honourer AI-Mu'iz
)AlI
The Degrader, The Subduer Al-Muzill JoUI
The AH Hearing As-Sami'
~ I
The Disceming, The AH Seeing Al-Basr
~ I
The Arbitrator, The Judge Al-Hakam
~ I
The Justice, The Equitable Al-'Adil
J..wl
The Gracious Al-Latf
~ ~ b . U I
The Well Acquainted, The Well Al-Khabr
~ I
Aware
The Most Forbearing AI-l:Ialm
. ~ ,
The Great, The Mighty Al-'Azm
~ I
The Oft Forgiving, The Pardoner AI-Gafiir
J#I
3
The Grateful, The Thankful '
The Most High
TheGreat
The Guardian, The Preserver
The Maintainer, The Nourisher
The Noble, The Reckoner
The Honorable, The Exhalted
The Most Generous, The
Bountiful
The Guardian, The Watchful
The Respondent, One Who
Answers
The Omnipresent
The Most Wise, The Judicious
Ash-Shakur
Al-'Al
Al-Kabr
Al-Hafiz
.
Al-Muqt
AI-Hasib
AI-Jalil
Al-Karm
Ar-Raqb
AI-Mujib
AI-Wasi'
Al-Hakm
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
The Full offloving, AI-Wadd
The Affectionate
The Glorious, The Exalted AI-Majid

.
The Resurrector, The Raiser from AI-Ba'ith .s-'JI
death
The witness Ash-Shahid
The Truth, The just AI-I:Iaqq
The Guardian, The Trustee AI-Wakil
Jo$'.".II
The Powerful, The Almighty Al-Qaw

The Strong, The firm Al-Matin
The Defender, The Master Al-Wali
J.".II
The Praiseworthy, The Al-Hamd
Commendable
The Accountant Al-Mubs

The Beginner, The Creator AI-Mubdi
ts4
1
5
Meaning
TransliteratioD Arabie Name
The Restorer, The Resurrector
The Bestower, The Lue Giver
The Bringer of Death
The Ever Living
The Self-Subsisting
The AU Perceiving
The One
The Noble, The Illustrious
The Only, The Unique
The Absolute, The Etemal
The Capable, The Omnipotent
The Capable, The AlI Powerful
The Presenter, The Advancer
AI-Mu'ed
.y.ll
Al-Muhy

Al-Mumrt

Al-Hayy

Al-Qayym

-
AI-Wajid

AI-Wal).id

AI-Majid

AI-Al).ad

As-samad
..4...aJ\
Al-Qadir
).)\il \
Al-Muqtadir
)...\:i1.1
AI-Muqaddirn

6
Meaning
The Fulfiller, The Keeper Behind AI-M-kh khir y:-y.1
The First
Al-Awwal

The Last
Al-khir
y:-'ll
The Apparent, The Exrterior Az-Zahir
The Interior, The Latent
. Al-Btin

The Ruler, The Master AI-Wal JI)I
The Most High, One Above
Al-Muta'l
JUd.1
Reproach
The Beneficient, The Pious Al-Barr
fiJl
The Forgiver, Oft Retuming At-Tawwab ylj:ll
The Vindictive, The Avenger Al-Muntaqim

The Forgiver, The Effacer Al-'Afuww
#1
The Merciful, The Ever Indulgent
Ar-Ra-f
JJj)1
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Meaning
The just, The Equitable
Al-Muqsit
.b.....l1\
The Collector, The
Comprehensive
Al-Jmi '

The Rich, The AlI Sufficing
AI-Ganii

The Sufficer, The Bestower
AI-Mugnii

The Prohibiter, The Defender
Al-Mani'
t:
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The Afflicter, The Bringer of
Adversity
Adh-dhr
jW:1\
Th Beneficial, The Propitious
An-Nati'
ti
W
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The Light
An-Nr
j.,J\
The Guide
AI-Had

The Originator, The Wonderful
Originator
AI-Bad'

The Everlasting, The Etemal
AI-Baq

The Inheritor
AI-Warith

8
Meaning
The Conscious, The Guide Ar-Rashd
~ ) ,
The Most Patient, The Enduring As-Sabr
) ~ ,
King of The Universe Malik-ul-Mulk
~ ' ~ l o
Lord of Splendid Glory 2ul-Jalal
J ~ ' ) ~
and Majesty WalIkram
r'.?')")
NOTE: AI, As, At, AZ. Ar, A$, and Adh etc. are used to make these names specifie attributes of
Allah.
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ALLAH'S NAMES
For Men's Names :
Abd-ur =Male Servant
Meaning
Servant of The Most Gracious
'Abd-ur

Rahman
Servant of The Most Merciful
' Abd-ur-Rahm

Servant of The Sovereign
Abd-ul-Malik
clU1..l:S'
Servant of the Holy one
'Abd-ul
'-'"'J..J1..l:S'
Quddos
Servant of The Source of Peace
' Abd-us-Salam
4'
Servant of The Guardian of Faith
' Abd-ul-M-min
iJOjll 4
Servant of The Controller
' Abd-ul

Muhaymin
Servant of The Exalted in Power,
Exalted in Might
'Abd-ul-' Aziz

Servant of The Irresistible
' Abd-ul-Jabbar

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Meaning Transliterafion Arabie Name
Servant of The Justly Proud 'Abd-ul

Mutakabbir
Servant of The Creator, ' Abd-ul-Khalq Jllj--I 4
Servant of The Originator 'Abd-ul-Bari'
tsJ\J
I4
Servant of The Fashioner 'Abd-ul
Jj..A1.I4
Musawwir
..
Servant of The Forgiving, The ' Abd-ul-Gafft J.,S,
J .
Forgiver
Servant of The Supreme and Abd-ul-Qahhar
J

.
Irresistible
Servant of The Granter of 'Abd-ul
4
Bounties Wahhab
..
Servant of The Provider, The Abd-ur-Razq
Jlj)1
Sustainer
Servant of The Revealer Abd-ul-Fatth
c.
bit l
4
Servant of The Ali Knowing, Abd-ul-' Alm

The Omniscient
Servant of The Expander Abd-ul-Bsit
.k..,.,\J14
Il
Meaning
Servant of The Raiser,The
'Abd-ur-Rfi:

Exhalter
Servant of The Honourer
'Abd-ul-Mu'iz

Servant of The AIl Hearing
,Abd-us-Sami:

Servant of The Discerning, The
' Abd-ul-Basr

AIl Seeing
Servant of The Arbitrator, The
'Abd-ul-Hakam

Judge
Servant of The Gracious
' Abd-ul-Lanf

Servant of The Well acquainted,
' Abd-ul-Khabr

The well aware
Servant of The Most Forbearing
,Abd-ul-Halm

Servant of The Great, The
'Abd-ul-' Azm

Mighty
Servant of The Oft Forgiving,
' Abd-ul-Gafr
)
yW\J..,.;
.
The Pardoner
Servant of The Grateful, The
'Abd-ush-
)
J..,.;
.
Thankful
Shakr
12
Meaning Transliteration Arabie .Name
Servant of The Most High
Servant of The Great
Servant of The Guardian, The
Preserver
Servant of The Noble, The
Reckoner
Servant of The Honorable, The
Exhalted
Servant of The Most Generous,
The Bountiful
Servant of The Guardian,
The Watchful
Servant of The Respondent,
One Who Answers
Servant of The Most Wise, The
Judicious
Servant of The Affectionate, The
Full of love
Servant of The Glorious, The
Exalted
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'Abd-ul-' Ali
'Abd-ul-Kabr
'Abd-ul-HaflZ
.
'Abd-ul
l:Iasb
' Abd-ul-Ja1l
'Abd-ul-Karm
'Abd-ur-Raqb
' Abd-ul-Mujb
' Abd-ul-Hakm
'Abd-ul-Wadd
' Abd-ul-Majd

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Meaning Transliferation Arabie Name
Servant of the Witness 'Abd-ush-
Shahd
Servant of The Truth, The Just ' Abd-ul-Haqq
Servant of The Guardian, The ' Abd-ul-Wakl
Trustee
Servant of The Powerful, The Abd-ul-Qaw
Almighty
Servant of The Strong, The Firm 'Abd-ul-Matn
Servant of The Defender, The 'Abd-ul-Wal
Master
Servant of The Praiseworthy. ' Abd-ul-Hamd
The Commendable
Servant of The Ever Living
,Abd-ul-Hayy
Servant of The Self-Subsisting 'Abd-ul-
Qayym
Servant of The AIl Perceiving, 'Abd-ul-Wajid
The Opulent
Servant of The One, The
' Abd-ul-Wahid
Illustrious
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie
Name
ServantofThe One, The lllustrious 'Abd-ul-Wabid
Servant of The Only, The Unique ' Abd-ul-Ahad

Servant of The Absolute, The ' Abd-us-Samad

Etemal
Servant of The Capable, The 'Abd-ul-Qadir
Omnipotent
Servant of The Capable, The 'Abd-ul-Muqtadir

Ail Powerful
Servant of The Apparent, The ' Abd-uz-Zahir
;A\WI
Exterior
Servant of The Ruler, The Master 'Abd-ul-Wali

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Servant of The Most High ' Abd-ul-Muta'l

Servant of The Beneficent, The 'Abd-ul-Barr
:r.J'
PlOUS
Servant of The Forgiver, The 'Abd-ut-Tawwab
ylj:J1
Dft Returning
Servant of The Merciful, The 'Abd-ur
JJj)1
Ever Indulgent
Ra-f
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Mealiing Transliteration Arabie
Name
Servant of The Rich, The AH ' Abd-ul-Gani

Sufficing
Servant of The Sufficer, The ' Abd-ul-Mugni

Bestower
Servant of The Light ' Abd-un-Nr
);JI
Servant of The Guide
'Abd-ul-Hd

Servant of The Wonderful ' Abd-ul-Bad'

Originator, The Originator
Servant of The Sustainer ' Abd-ul-Rabb

Servant of The Manifest
' Abd-ul-Mubn

Servant of The Mighty
,Abd-ul-Qadr
.J!.

.
Servant of The Protector ' Abd-ul-Hafiz
.
J:j\j..\
Servant of The Surety 'Abd-ul-Kafl
J.PJ\
Servant of The Most Bounteous 'Abd-ul-Akram
r.?'i
l

Servant of The Creator ' Abd-ul-Khallaq

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Meaning Transliteration Arabie
Name
Servant of The Protector ' Abd-ul-Mawla
J.,L\ 4
Servant of The Helper ' Abd-un-Nsir
..r-P
G1
4
,
Servant of God ' Abd-ul-llah
4\1\4
Servant of The Omniscient 'Abd-ul-' Allm
r ~ \ 4
Servant of The Omnipotent ' Abd-ul-Qhir \Al, J..,S,
.lb .
Servant of The Forgiver ' Abd-ul-Gfir
} ~ \ 4
Servant of The Creator ' Abd-ul-Ptir
;,W\ 4
Servant of The Sovereign ' Abd-ul-Malik
clll\ 4
Servant of The One Who Is 'Abd-ul
iJUt:....J. \ 4
Called Upon for Help Musta'an
Servant of The Sublime
' Abd-ur-Raft'
ct)\~
Servant of The Sufficient One
' Abd-ul-Kaf J I ~ H 4
Servant of The Predominant ' Abd-ul-Gahlib ~ ~ \ J..,S,
. .
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Arabie
Transliteration
Meanng
Name
Servant of The Most Gracious
' Abd-ul-Mannan
4
Servant of The Glorious
' Abd-ul-JaIil
Servant of The Giver of Life
' Abd-ul-Mubi
Servant of The Everlasting,
' Abd-ul-Baqi JWI4
The EternaI
Servant of The Inheritor
' Abd-ul-Warith 4
Servant of The Conscious, The
' Abd-ur-Rashid

Gide
Servant of The Most Patient,
' Abd-us-Sabiir
. .

The Enduring
Servant of The Awakener
' Abd-uI-Ba'ith

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ALLAH'S NAMES
For Women's Names:
Amat-u- =Female Servant
Servant of The Most Amat-ur
JI 4.0\
Gracious Rahman
Servant of The Most Merciful Amat-ur-Rahtm
J' 4.0\
Servant of The Sovereign Amat-ul-Malik
4.0\
Servant of The Holy One. Amat-ul
4.0\
Quddos
Servant of The Source of Amat-us-Salam
4.0\
Peace
Servant of The Guardian of Amat -ul
iJOJ1' 4.0\
faith MO-min
Servant of The Controller Arnat -ul 4.0\
Muhaymin
Servant of The Exalted in Arnat -ul-tAzz
4.01
Power, Exalted in Might
Servant of The Irresistible Amat -ul-Jabbr
\
) .' AA
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Servant of The Justly Proud Amat-ul-
~ I a.o
Mutakabbir
Servant of The Creator Amat -ul-KhaHq
Jl\3-1 a.o
Servant of The Originator Amat -ul-Br
t>Jl:11 a.o
Servant of The Fashioner Amat-ul-
J:;..al1 a.o
Musawwir
Servant of The Forgiving, Amat-ul-Gaffr
\bjl ~
J 6\.0
The Forgiver
Servant of The Supreme and Amat-ul-Qahhr
J ~ I a.o
Irresistible
Servant of The Granter of Amat-ul- ~ \ A yi a.o
Bounties Wahhab
Servant of The Provider, Amat-ur- J(;)14.o
Razq
The Sustainer
Servant of The Revealer Amat-ul-Fattal).
C.~ I 4.o
Servant of The Expander Amat-ul-Basit L ~ I a.o
Servant of The Raiser,
Amat-ur-Rfi'
~ I ) I a.o
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The Exhalter
Servant of The Honourer Amat-ul-Mu'iz
Servant of The AlI Knowing, Amat-ul-'Alm ~ I a.o
The Omniscient
Servant of The AlI Hearing, Amat-us-Sam ~ I a.o
The AlI Knowing
Servant of The Discerning,
Amat-ul-Basr
~ ""'.\1 :i &'1
~ .....
The AH Seeing
Servant of The Arbitrator, Amat-ul
~ I a.o
Hakam
The Judge
Servant of The Gracious Amat-ul-Latf J)..JJI a.ot
Servant of The Well Amat-ul-Khabr 'yI a.o
Acquainted, One Well Aware
Servant of The Most Amat-ul-Halrn ~ I a.o
Forbearing
Servant of The Great, The Amat-ul-'Azim ~ I a.ot
Mighty
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Mening Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant ofThe Oft Forgiving,
The Pardoner
Servant of The Grateful, The
Thankful
Servant of The Most High,
Servant of The Great
The Preserver
Servant ofThe Noble,
The Reckoner
Servant of The Honorable,
The Exhalted
Servant of The Most
Generous, The Bountiful
The Watchful
Servant of The Respondent,
One Who Answers
Amat-ul-Gafr JPl a.o{
Amat-ush- ) ~ \ a.o1
Shakr
Amat-ul-' Ali ~ I a.ol
Amat-ul-Kabir ~ \ a.ol
Amat-ul-Hafz ~ \ a . o
Amat-ul
Hasb
Amat-ul-Jall ~ \ a.o
Amat-ul-Karm f-.fJ1 3..o
Amat-ur-Raqb ~ ) I a.o
Amat-ul-Mujb
22
Meaning
Servant of The Most Wise,
Amat-ul-Hakm
~ I l o i
The Judicious
Servant of The Affectionate,
Amat-ul-Wadd ;)J;)yI loi
The Full offLoving
Servant of The Glorious, The Amat-ul-Majid
..w:\ ~ i
~ . M
Exalted
Servant ofthe Witness
Amat-ush ~ I l o l
Shahd
Servant ofThe Truth, Arnat-ul-Haqq ~ I loi
The Just
Servant ofThe Guardian, Amat-ul-Wakil ~ yI loi
The Trustee
Servant of The Powerful, Amat-ul-Qaw ~ ~ I loi
The Almighty
Servant of The Strong, Amat-ul-Matn ~ I loi
TheFirm
..
Servant of The Defender, Amat -ul-Wali Jyl loI
The Master
Servant ofThe Praiseworthy, Amat-ul-Hamd ~ l l o
The Commendable
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Servant of The Ever Living Arnat-ul-Hayy
4.o
Servant of The Self Amat-ul-
r 4.o
Subsisting Qayyum
Servant of The AlI Perceiving, Amat-ul 4.o
The Opulent Wajid
Servant of The One, The Arnat-ul-Whid J,,-Iy\ 4.o
Illustrious
Servant of The Only, Amat-ul-Ahad 4.o
The Unique
Servant of The Absolute
Amat-us-Sarnad
4.o
The Eternai
Servant ofThe Capable, Arnat-ul-Qdir J,)III1 4.0
The Omnipotent
Servant ofThe Capable, Amat-ul-
4.o
Muqtadir
The All Powerful
Servant of The Apparent, Amat-uz-Zahir
4.o
The Exterior
Servant of The Ruler,
Amat-ul-Wl
Jlyl 4.o
The Master
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.Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Most High, Amat-ul-
JIJd.I a.oi
One Above Reproach Muta'l
Servant of The Beneficent, Amat-ul-Barr
~ I 10i
The pious
Servant of The Forgiver, Amat-ut ylj.oJl a.oi
Oft Returning Tawwb
Servant of The Merciful, Amat-ur-Ra-uf
J )j)1 a.oi
The Ever Indulgent
Servant of The Rich, Amat-ul-Gant
~ I a.oi
The AU Sufficing
Servant of The Sufficer, Amat-ul
~ I a.oi
The Bestower
Mugnii
Servant of The Light Amat-un-Nr
J;JI a.oi
Servant of The Guide
Amat-ul-Had ~ . ) U I a.oi
Servant of The Wonderful
Amat-ul-Badt'
t ! - ~ I a.oi
Originator, The Originator
Servant of The Sustainer Amat-ul-Rabb y)1 a.oi
Servant of The Manifest Amat-ul-Mubn
~ I a.oi
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Servant of The Mighty
Servant of The Protector
Servant of The Surety
Servant of The Most
Bounteous
Servant of The Creator
Servant of The Protector
Servant of The Helper
Servant ofGod
Servant of The Omniscient
Servant of The Omnipotent
Servant of The Forgiver
Servant of The Creator
Servant of The Sovereign
Amat-ul-Qadir fi.ll A.o
Amat-ul- J:.1J..1 A.o

Amat-ul-Kafl A.o
Amat-ul- A.o
Akram
Amat-ul- a-o
Khallaq
Arnat-ul- J)I a-o
Mawla
Amat-un- .r"\.:J1 A.o
Nasir
Amat-ul-Llah iill a-o\
Amat-ul- A.o
'Allm
Amat-ul-Qhir ..t'LaJI A.o
Arnat-ul-Gfir } \il1 A.o
Arnat-ul-Ftir .;kUiJI A.o
Amat-ul-Malik clUl A.o
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Servant of The One Who Is Amat-ul
iJt..::....l \ A.4
Called Upon for Help Musta'an
Servant of The Sublime
Amat-ur-Rafr'
ctJI ;i..4
Servant of The Sufficient One Amat-ul-Kf
J \S:.h ;i..4
Servant of The Predominant
Amat-ul-Galib
;i..4\
Servant of The Most Amat-ul-Mannn
iJ8.1 ;i..4
Gracious
Servant of The Glorious
Amat-ul-Jalll
;i..4
Servant of The Giver of Life
Amat-ul
;i..4\
Muhy
Servant of The Everlasting,
Amat-ul-Baqi
;i..4
The Etemal
Servant of The Inheritor Amat-ul
J'yI ;i..4
Warith
Servant of The Conscious,
Arnat-ur
JI ;i..4\
The Gide
Rashd
Servant of The Most Patient,
Amat-us
;i..4\
The Enduring
l!.\aIf/d
Servant of The Awakener
Amat-ul
;i,..,\
Ba.'ith
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NAMES OF THE PROPRET MU/JAMMAD
(P.B.U.H.)
Meaning
Commendable, Praised One
Ahmad
...l3'-\
Commander, Orderer
. Amir
.J"'I
Honest, Trustworthy
Amin
0;-0\
Forerunner, Percurser
Bashr
~
Generous, Bountiful
Jawwd
~ \ ~
Thankful, Grateful
Hmid
J . . o ~
Lover of Allah
Habb-All ah
,
~ \ ~
. ~ .
Last of, Seal
Khatim
f ~
Intimate, Bosom Friend
Khall
~
Motive, Impulse
Oaa'
t \ ~
Messenger, Courier
Rasl
J>""'J
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Meaning
Lamp Sirj
[.,.)"'"'
Chief, Head
Sayid

Curative, Tending to Heal
Shaf
Ju,
Witness, Deponent
Shahid JAu,
Martyr, Deceased warrior
Shahid

Well known, Famous
Shahir
.*
Truthful, Righteous Sdiq

,
Chosen friend of Allah

Good, Chaste .
Tayib
.
Just, Right .
'Adil

End, Temination
'Aqib

,
Servant! man of Allah
'Abd-Allah

Opener, Conqueror
Ftih

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Meaning
Distributor, One who allots
Qsim
\i
~
Near, Close
Qarb
~ )
Womout, Threadbare
Mal:l
C
l4
Trustworthy,Safe Mmn
iJyo\.o
Preacher; Evangelist
Mubashshir
~
Evident, Clear
Mubn
~
Hardwearing, Solid
Matin
~
Selected, Chosen
Mujtab
~
Forbidden, Sacred
Muharram
rf-
Praiseworthy, Commendable
Muhammad
~
Commendable, Praiseworthy
Mahmd
:J yJ-
Pretender, Would Be
Mad
J"J...o
Reminder, Reminiscent
Muzakkir
.;S'l.o
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Meaning
Chosen, Agreeble
Murtadha

Attested, Proven
Mashhd

Credible, Believable
Musaddiq
J..l.Ao
Chosen, Selected
Mustaf
pbAO
4.$
Purifier, Clarifier
Mutahhar

Obedient, Willing
MuW

Known, Farnous
M'alm
r}N
Wise. Intelligent
Muqtasid
J a-9
4
Honored, Noble
Mukarram

Saviour, Rescuer
Munajj

Victorious, Triumphant

Luminous, Brilliant
Munir
?
Leader, Guide
Mahdi

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Meaning
O
Prohibitor, Prohibiter
Nah
Prophet, Seer
Naby
~
,
Confidant of Allah
Naj-Allah ~ \ ~
Warner
Nazr
.J!.
.li
Guide, Leader
HM
~ ~
NOTE: Name of the Prophet common with the names of Allah have been omitted.
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NAMESOFCALIPHSOFISLAM
Transliteration Aravic Name"
Abu Bakr as- Siddq
'Umar Ibn-al-Khattb
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'Uthman Ibn 'Affan
Zayn-ul- 'bidn
~ W I j
Muhammad al- Baqir
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'Ali al- Taq
~ I ~
'Abbas
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Muhammad al- Taq
~ I ~
'All-al- Murtadha
' ~ ~ I ~
~ -
Hasan
~
Husain
~
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Muslim Names Combining Attributes
With the Word (lfl.J19 the Faith
Meaning
Transliteration Aravic Name
Eyes of the Faith
' Anuddn
~ . . \ ~
Trustee of Faith
Arnnuddn
~ . . \ ~ \
Full Moon of the Faith
Badruddn
~ . . \ )--4
The Eloquence of,
Balguddn
~ . . \ t;L!
The Propagator of the Faith
The Understanding of the
Fahmuddn
~ . . \ ~
Faith
The Eloquence of the Faith
Fasrhuddtn
~ . . l ~
The Grace of the Faith
Fadhluddn
~ . . \ ~
The Praiser of the Faith'
Hamduddn
~ . . l ~
T.he Beautifier of the Faith
Hasanuddn
~ . . \ ~
The Pride of the Faith
lftikhruddtn
~ . . \ )\.;dl
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Meaning
The,Pillar ofthe Faith 'Emduddn

The Leader of the Faith
Immuddn

The Distinction of the Faith Imtzuddn

The Beauty of the Faith Jamluddn
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The Good of the Faith
Kharuddn
y
The Kindness of the Faith
Lafuddn

The CandIe of the Faith Misbhuddn
c..l:-.a.o
The Revivor of the Faith Muhuddln

The Helper of the Faith Mu'ijnuddtn

The Brightener of the Faith Munruddn
fr-O
The Helper ofthe Faith Nsiruddn
.,r"
The Administrator of the Faith Nzirnuddn

The Light of the Faith
Nruddn
JY
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Meaning
The Star ofthe Faith
Najmuddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Moon ofthe Faith
Qamaruddn
~ J . l ' .rJ
The Exalter of the Faith
Raf'uddn
~ J . l ' ctJ
The Agreement,
Radhuddn
~ J . l ' ~ J
The Pleasure ofthe Faith
The Pillar ofthe Faith
Ruknuddn
~ J . l ' ~ J
The Best Friend ofthe Faith
Safuddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Sword ofthe Faith
Safuddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Reforrn ofthe Faith
Salhuddn
~ J . l ' c . ~
The Safety ofthe Faith
Salmuddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Listener ofthe Faith
Sam'uddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Joy of the Faith
Sa'Iduddn
~ J . l ' ~
The Lamp ofthe Faith
Sirjuddn
~ J . l ' :'r
Meteor ofthe Faith
Shahbuddn
~ J . l ' Y ~
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Meaning Transliteration Aravic Name
The Scent of the Faith Shammuddn

Needful of the Faith Talibuddn

Ettiquett or Distinction
Tamzuddn

of the Faith
Fearful ofthe Faith
Taquddtn

The Uniqueness of the Faith
Wahduddn
J..rJ
The Nobility of the Faith
Wajhuddrn
\ 4.:?':J
The Advice of the Faith
Wasruddn

Success ofthe Faith
Zafaruddn

Helper of the Faith Zahruddn

Conscience of the Faith
Dhamtruddn

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POPULAR MUSLIM MALE NAMES
Meaning Transllteration Arabie Name
Worshipper
'abid
.l!\&.
Returning, visiting the patient
'id
..U;.
Addicted
'kif

One who builds, inhabits
"mir

Commander 'mir

Wise, intelligent, sane ' qil

Know ledgeable
'.Arif
Chaste, Protector
'sim
("'f'\&.
A manofmany companions
'shr
)J*M
Having sympathy ,Atif

Clear, obvious
'Aban
IJ '-I

Frowning (Characteristic of a lion)
'Abbas L.S.

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Meaning Transliteratlon Arabie Name
Worshipper
Father of ....
More eloquent
Darker
Gentleman, man of letters, polite
One of the forefathers of Quraysh
Grace (Pl.)
Pure, chaste
More generous
More generous & noble
Sublime
Flag
'Abbd
Abyan
Adham
Adtb
'Adnn
Afdhal
'Afif
Ajwad
Akram
'Ala
'Alam
1 Traditionally, men are called "Abu ... " and the name oftheir first son.
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,
.
Landmark of guidance ' Alamulhud
~ ~ I ~
High, lofty (4
th
Caliph)
, Ali
~
All-Knowing
'Alim
~
Most skillful Amhar

H'
Leader, Prince Amr
.;::-0,
More glorious
Amjad ~ i
Strong believer, 'Arnmr
)W
dignified, builder
An old Arabie name 'Amr
JP'
~
Entertain, amuse
Anas
~
Nice fragrance 'Anbar
~
.\

Friendly, Amiable Ans
~
One of early supporters ofP.Muh. Ansri .s \..a,i\

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,
A man of great entertainment Uns

A man of vision & intelligence
Arb
l
\''':''''U
The house of the lion
'Arn

Most guided
Arshad ..GI
J

Turkish for lion
Arslan

Happier
As'd J...,1
Lion
Asad
Most noble
Ashraf

A man of good origin
A$I1

Of good ancestors
Asln

Tanned, brown
Asmar
;
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Giving ,Ata'

Purer
Athar
H
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Soft hearted 'Atf
J#
Compensation, reward
'Awadh

Lute player 'Awwd

Lofty, courageous
Ayham

Lucky, on the right Side
Ayman

Easier, On the left side
Aysar
.
/ ,

Dear
'Aziz
j-t.r
The total, More beautiful
Ajmal
J3:"
Better, Most lovely
Ahsan
Star, Good Eck
Akhtar
.P"
Respected, Noble
Arjumand

Writer, The the recorder
Arqam

Independent, Free
zd

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Meaning
Luminous, Brilliant
Azhar .;Aj\
Safer, Freer
Aslam
~ l
Clear, Lined up
Asaf
~ \
Smaller, Younger
Asgar ~ \
Most Victorious
Azfar
pl
Greatest, Biggest
A'zam
~ \
.
Helper, Assistant
A'wn ~ \ J " \
Lord, Master
Aga
~ \
The Sun
ftab
YW\
Better, Explained, Officer
Afsar .r-J\
Excellent, Better
Afdhal
J-al
Master, Owner
Aqa
IJ\
Greater, Bigger
Akbar ~ I
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More generous, Merciful
Akram

Complete, Perfect
Akmal
J.$'
Kindness, Graces Altf
Protection, Without fear
Aman

Security, Deposit Amnat
CJl.o\
Most glorious, Noble
Amjad

Prince, Ruler
Amir
Stars
Anjum
Affection, Love
Anas
"'

Multiple lights, Lustre Anwr
J'i'
Revealed, Disclosed
Anwar
Ji'
Companion, Genial
Anis
"\

Zenith, Climax Awj

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Meaning
45
Heavenly, Divine
'Alaw
~ p .
Beginning, searning
Bda
t > ~ ~
Shining, Glittering Bhir
~ ~
Fine, good
BahI
~ ~
Skillful Barr
t ~ ~
Brave,courageous
Basil
~ ~
Smiling
Bsirn
~ ~
Magnificent Badr
~ . . L !
Full moon Badr
)J.i
Magnificence,gorgeous
Bah'
. ~
Always happy, pleasant
Bahj
~
~
..
Very handsome
Bahy
~
Carnel, First bom, the child Bakr
~
Eloquent, weIl versed
Blessings
Abundance, blessing
Baligh
Barakt
Barakah
&4

.r.

.r.
Innocent Bari'
.r.
Fore runner, Percurser Bashr

Bringer of good news Bashshr
J
.J
.
Smiling a lot
Smiling a lot
Clear, Announcement
Basmn
Bassm
Bayn

c..;
.

Old diminutive of white Baydhn

Freshness
(First prayer caller in Islam)
(Prophet Yousuf's younger
brother)
suu
Binymn

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Joy, good news
Bishr

/
Proof, evidence' Burhn
4Jl....A)
Lion, King ofjungle Bbar
y!4
Deeply learned, Genius Bqir

.J.
Fortunate, Lucky Bakhtwar

Lucky, Fortunate Bakhtir

Jupiter, Planet Birjs

Lightening, Telegraph Barq
lJy!
Blessings, Prosperity Barakat
cs
f.
Good omen, Prophecy Bashrat

J .
Insight, Perception Basrat

Brave, Bold Bahdur

Mars, Planet Behrm

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Meaning
Transuteraon Arabie Name
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J.
TaU & black
Dulmah

J.
Diminutive of angry
Durayd

The one who perseveres Dyb

Wise, Intelligent
Dana
Knowledge, Wisdom Dnish

Continuai, Lasting Daim
r

Helper, Supporter
Dastagr

Hearty, Daring Dilwar

Brave, Valiant
Dilr
Religion, Faith Dm

Remembering, Gratful Zakir

Responsible, Guarntor Dhmin

Heart, Conscience Dhamr

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Meaning
Intelligence, Acumen
Zakaa
Intellectual, Ingenious
Zak

Taste, Perceptively
Zawq

Lion, King ofjungle
Dhaghrn

Faith, Trust
I'timd
Miracle, Astonishment I'jz

J
Virtuous
Fadhil

Redeerner, Sacrificer
Fad ,:?.)\i
Awake, alert
Faiq
J!\!
Winner
Faiz
j\i
Proud,excellent
Fakhir '\i
.;:;
Successful
Falib
t\i
Knight
Faris

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Meaning
Divider (between vice & virtue)
Frq
J))I.!
/
Generosity, abundance Fadhl

/
Cheetah
Fahd

/
Intelligent
Fahm

/
Smart
Fahm

Pride
Fakhr
.#
/
/
Honorary
Fakhr

/
Attainment, Success
FaIal)

,
Relief from bad times
Faraj
c:.}
Joyful, happy
Farhn W\;J.-}
/
(Pl.of) "happiness"
Farht

Unique
Fard J.J..}
,
Smart, witty FaUn

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Meaning
The one who opens
Fattal)

Always successful
Fawwz
jlJ!
Successful, my win
Fawz

/
)
Decisive
/

Exuberant, abundant
Fayyadh

Perspicacity, chivalry
Firas
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Heart
Fuad

J
Criterion (Quran)
Furqn
iJ\!}
Glad, Happy
Faril)
C.)\!
Originator
Fatir >\j
Opening, Introduction
Fatil)

Ransom, Sacrifice
Fida I.,
Elevation
Farz
jl}
Keen eye, Discernment Farsat

Joy, Happiness
Farhat

Young bird, Spout
Farrkh
t}
Decree, Edict
Fannan -:>'\,0.}
Wide, Ample
Faslh

Fluency, Eloquence Fashat

Eloquent, Literary
Fa$l)

Poor, Sufi mendicant
Faqr
#
Turquoise, Preciousstone
rrrz
jJy)
Superabundance, Favour
Faydh
JaJ
Conqueror, Dominant Gl,ib

Expensive, dear
Gan

Giving a lot ofcharity
Garnir
fIS
Meaning
Winner

Gnim
e
Attacker, Campaigner forGod's
Gazi
'$j'S
cause
Small stream
Gadr

Dandy
Gandr

Winner(emphatic), Shepherd
Gannm

The prime of youth
Gassn

Relief, aid
Gawth

Rain
Gay!h

The one rushing to help

Gayyath

Plentiful, ample
Gazr
.]!.]&
Relief, aid
Giyath

Earlyyouth

Gulwn
lJ\p
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(Diminutive.of) branch of a tree
Absent, Away
Lion, King ofjugle
Slave, Servant
Aiming
Terrifying, Huge
Falleninlove
Protector, Preserver
Ruler, Govemor
Thankful
.."
Pleased, Satisfied
Guard
Plowman
Gusan
Gaib
Gadhanfar
Gulm
Hadif
usu
Haim
Hafiz
. -
Bakim
Bamid
Han
Baris
I:Iarith

J31.....A
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Meaning
Decisive
ijasim
~ ~
The one who prepares food for his
Hashim
~ ~
people, tribe of the grand father of
the Prophet/breaker, smasher
In control, decisive
Htim
~ ~
f
Strict
ijazim
r j ~
Gentle, polite
ijabbab
y ~
Lover, Sweetheart
Habb
~
lron(metal)
ijadd
~ ~
The sound of thunder
Hadr
.t.
JA
Camel Rider
Hajjn
. ~
W.
To rule, Coach, Judge, Referee
I::Jakam
~
To praise
ijamd
.u
(The one who praises Allah a lot)
Hamdn ~ \ . u -
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name.
Mypraise Hamd
~ J . "
,
Intimate friend
Hamm
~
(The one who praises Allah a lot) Hammd
~ ~
Initiator of strong will
Hammam
~ W
Thankfull Hamd
~ ~
Lion (Uncle of the Prophet Muhm.d.)
Hamzah
o ~
(Belongs to Abu Hanifa School of
."
l:Ianafi
~
Islamic jurisprudence)
Pure, Upright, Straight Hanr
. ,
~
Good, Handsome
l:Iasan
~
Handsome(Dual)
1:1asanin
~
,
Nobleman, Calculator
l:Iasib ~
. "
,
Fortified, Chaste
l:Iasin
~
Good, Elegant Hassn lJl:...;..
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Meaning
Transllteratlen Arabie Name
Ally, Confederate Balf

Help, Support
Hirnyat

Beautiful, Compassionate
Hannn
Life, Existence
Hayt

Lion, King ofjungle Haydar

Guidance, Instruction
Hidyat
blessed,Auspicious
Humyn
y.l!P
Charity, Benevolence Ibsan

Female pigeon
'lk.rimah

Pillar, support
'Imd
Leader (mostly in prayer)
'Imm

The father of Maryam
'Imrn
Thankfulness, Appreciation
Irfn

Safeguard, Self dependence 'Ism

Support Iyd

Pomp, Magnificence Ihtishm

Frankness, Sincerity Ikhls
.vP

Morals, Virtues
Akhlaq
Guidance, Direction Irshd

Secrets Isrr
JI.)"'""
Longing, Craving
Ishttlq J 1",",;'. 1
Submission, Resignation
Islam

Compassion, Kindness Ishfq

Revelation, Declaration Idhhr

Honor, Glory
Iftikhar
;; \\..JI
Prosperity, Wealth
Iqbal

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Capability, Power
Iqtidr )\-.W\
Esteern, Veneration
Ikram

Privilege, Distinction Imtiz

Gift, Grant
Inm
Intirnacy, Cornpanionship
'Ishrat

Chastity, Purity
'Ismat
G Q .as;.
..
Virtue, Chastity 'Iffat

Concem, Attention
'Inayat

Forcer Jbir

Good, lots of rain
Jad
Truth follower
Jadil Haqq

Great-big Jsim

Courageous, strong Jsir

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Forcer
1
Compulsion, Coercion
III
Brook, runlet, III
li)
Iii
Rivulet, Brook
III
I!I
Of loud voice
Il
1
1
Clarity, Departure
Glory
Great, Splendid
Beauty
Beautiful
Stones
Courageous
Genrous
Jabbr
J ~
Jabr
~
~
Jadwal
J J ~
. ~
Ja'far
.F;
Jahr
~
J.w-
Jala
~ ~
JaBil
J ~
Ja1l
~
Jaml
J ~
Jaml
~
Jandal
J ~
Jasr
~
J ~
Jawad ~ I ; : '
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' ,
The essence of
Jawhar

Struggle, Effort,' Striving,
Jihad

Holywar
Friday, The day of gathering
Jum'ah

-

.
(Diminutive of soldier)
Junaid
Wounding, Cutter Jrih

Motive, Cause
Jalib
Alive, Living
Jd

.\
Penalty, Reward Jubrn

Locust, Liberal Jard
.)\y:
Table Companion, Jals

Sun rays, Lights
Jamshid

Sponsor Kafil

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Enough, Sufficient
Kan
~ I S '
Complete Kmil
~ I S '
Proud of his generosity Krim
r ~ 1 S '
Eamer Ksib
~ I S '
Discoverer
Kashif
~ I S '
Writer, Author, Clerk
Katib ~ I S '
The one keeping the secret Ktim
~ I S '
~
Cunning Kyid
~ I S '
The one holding his atiger Kzim
~ I S '
Joint-Articulation
Ka'b
~
Sponsor
Kafil
~
,
Perfection Karnl
JLo5"'
/
Complete
Kamtl
~
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Ready (son ofNoah)
Kann wUt.5
Generous Karm
f . . ~
Eaming a lot Kassb
y\....S'
Etemal, Living for ever
Khalid
JJI",:
Pure, Khlis
~ I " , : -
Idea, sake Khtir
~ I " , : -
Trasurer
Khazin Wjl",:
Expert
Khabr
,
~
Successor
Khalaf
~
For ever
Khaldun Wj..u.;:.
Friend
Khall
~
Thursday Khams
,
~
Fertile (land) Khasb
,
...... ~
. ~
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Goodness
Khar
/
J?
(Green land)
Khudhr
-
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Plant with fragrant blossoms Khuzrn
}

Pathaan, Leader
Khan
East/West, Vacant Khwar

Delightful, Happy
Khurram
'"

'"
Orator, Speaker Khattb ytk;.;.
Guide, Leader
Khdr

Orator, Preacher
Khatb
.
Cali ph, Successor
KhaIfa

Competent, WeU disposed
Khaliq

Mister, a Title
Khawaja
The sun Khrshd
o.WJ .
)y
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Happy, Pleased
Khshnd

Tent maker Khayyim Go
"
Benevolence, Charity Khairt

Grandeur, Glory Kibriya

Abundant, Copious Kathr
.Jl5
Impetuous, Attacking violently Karrir

Miracle, Nobility
Karmat
c..o\f
Noble nature, Magnanimity Karam

Sufficiency, Competence Kifyat

Speaker, Interlocutor KalIm

Ample, Abundant Kaw!!!ar )'
Star
Kawkab

Pleasure, High spirits Kaf

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Bright Lmi'

Intelligent Labb

Gentle Latf

Shining Lam't

i
Lion Layth

1
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Meeting, reception
Major general, Flag
Liq'
Liwa

1
I!I
III
III
Slowly, Gently
Clear way, convicing
Gentility
Luay
Luqman
Lutf
J
4$Y
J
lJ411
J

III
III
Xind, Friendly Lutft
J

Able, Deserving, Fit
Liq

Fitness, Ability
Lqat

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Able, Fit
La'tq
~
Past, sharp
Mdh
~ \ . , o
Ski IlfuI Mhir
~ \ . , o
Glorious Mjid
~ \ . , o
Owner
Malik
~ \ . , o
Good at everything
Mati'
~ \ . , o
~
Preferred Myiz
fl\.o
The one who praises
Mazin ~ j \ . , o
The one who praises Maddh
c . \ ~
Preserved Mahfz
. -
j;,p
Awesome, Fearful
Mahib
/
~
Veiled Muhjb
Y.P'
Prosperous Marzq
J)j;
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Torch Mash'al
~
Famous Mashhr
) ~
Support Masnad ~
Prosperous
Masd
~ ~
Protected from committing sins Ma'sm
;
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Beloved Mawdd
~ ) ~ j-4
Shelter Mawal
J;
Blessed, Auspicious Mayrnn
~ N
Appearance
Mazhar
~
Smiling a lot Mibsm
r ~
A great helper of people Mi'wn ~ , ~
Very generous Mijwd
~ \ ~
Takmg charge of something Mitwall
J?
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Cured, Having no illness
MU'fa j ~
Protected Mu'z
~ ~
~ ... ,.
Built, Constructed
Mu'ammar
~
Praised Mahmd
~
~ ~
Guarded, Protected
Mabrs
~
4fJ.r-o
Glory
Majd
~
Glorified
Majid
~
Familiar
Malf J)lo
Praised Mamdh
CJ..\l
- to ~
Slim Marnshq
l . J ~
Trusted
Mmn
iJyolo
Spring ofwater Manhal
~
Desired, Sung Manshd
~ #
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Victorious (with the help of Allah) Mansur

Accepted Maqbl

The one people come to

(people are scared of, Respected) Marhb

Taken care of, Sponsored Mar'i

Known Ma'rf

(An old arabie name,
Galvanized stone)
Compensated
Marn
Mu'awwadh

,. J

Supporter Muayyad
:il J
..l!j.o
Blessed Mubrak
).
Obvious, Clear Mubin
J

Useful Mufid

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Successful Muflib

Rescuer Mugith
:. ."

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Prohibited Muharram

Charitable Muhsin

Helper Mu'in

Answered
Mujb

. .
Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mujhid

Honored Mukarram

Sincere
#

Chosen
Mukhtr

Lieutenant, Always accompanying Mulazim
rt
A
Believer
Mamin

Struggler, Fighter
Mundhl

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The one giving charity
Pleasant
Shining
Rescuer, Helper
Singer
Winner
Warner
Desired purpose, wish
Requesting, asking for
Guide
Satisfied, Accepted
Helper
Initiator, In a hurry to start
Mun'Im
Munis
Munir
Munjid
Munshid
Muntasir
Munzir
Murad
Murid
Murshid
Murtadh
Mus'Id
MusarJ'
,
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,
~
,
~
J
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Made happy
Believer
Surrender to
Indicator
Longing, filledwith yearning desire.
Reformer
Chosen
Obeyed
Perfectionist, Complete
Adhering (to Allah)
Proud
Food provider
Obedient
Mus'ad
Musaddiq
Musallam
Mushr
Mushtq
Muslih
Mustaf
Muta'
Mutammim
Mu'tasim
Mu'taz
Mut'im
Mut'
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Unrestricted, Absolute Mutlaq
~
'"
In charge, Responsible
Mutwalll
~ . P
Successful
Muwaffaq
J;
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Facilitated for
Muyassar
~ ~
~
Successful
Muzaffar
~
Blossom, blooming
Muzhir
~
.l!'y
Preceding, Advanced
Mutaqaddim
~ ~
God fearing, Pious
Muttaqq
~
Having faith in Allah
Mutawakkil
JS'p
Lover, Fancier
Muhib ~
Beloved, Dear
Mahbb
yj-$
Respectable, Honoured
Muhtaram
~ ~
Transmitter, Interpreter
Muhaddith ~ ~
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, Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Benefactor, Benevolent
Muhsin
~
Master, Employer Makhdm
~ J ~
Prudent, Manager
Mudabbir
.jJ..o
Degrees, Dignities Martib
ylyo
Small pearls, Corals
Marjan
l J ~ y o
Title for Mogul, Sayyad
Mirza
Ijyo
Envoy, Missionary
Mursil
~ y o
Desired, Agreeable Margb
y ~ y o
Happiness, Delight
Musarrat
~ y - - 4
Pleased, Happy
Masrr
)Jy--4
One who submits to Muslirn
~
the will of Allah
Elevated, Honored Musharraf
J ~
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Praiseworthy, Thankful Mashkr

Peacemaker, Mediator Muslih

Lamp, Light Misbh
c.\.:-Ao
Absolute, Unlimited
Mutlaq
Jll:.o
Wanted,
Matlb y)k.o
Exteriors, Appearances Muzhir

Helper, Assistant Mu'win

Worshipped, Adored Ma'bd

Ladder, Ascent Mi'rj
[.\J""O
Beloved, sweet heart Ma'shq

'"
Magnified, Respected Mu'azzam

'"
Educator, Perceptor Mu'allam

Key, Opener Miftal)
c.\:4A
79
Expounder of Islamic Law Mufti
~
Coming, Next Muqbil
J.:io
Sanctified, Holy Muqaddas
loJ"'lio
Distinguished, Preferred
Mumtz j\;].
Benefactor, Bountiful
Mannn
~ ~
Victorious, Triumphant Muntasir
~
Warner, Cautioner Manzir
J ~
Office, Dignity Mansab
4 A"A
Justice, Righteous Munsif
""'" .,a...A
Sight, View Manzar
F
Acceptable, Admired
Manzr
JP
Profit, Useful service Manfa'at
~
'"
Illuminated, Enlightened Munawwar
J?
80
Way, Program Minhj
~ ~
Master, Lord Maul
JY'
Mayor, Leader
MT
~
Genius Nbigah
~
Rare, Unique
Nadir ) ~
Ofhealthy look
Nadhir
'
ff
Receiver,Obtainer
Nail
jJ
Useful
Nafi'
~
Obeyed, Followed Nfiz
J.9
~
Successful, Winner
Najil) u
~
Saved, Rescued
Naj
~
Growing
Nam
~
Just, fair Nsif
~
81
Adviser Nsih
U
~
Defender, Aid Nsir
U
~
Young, Youth Nshiia
tr'U
The one who implores Nshid .,L,;;,U
Active
Nashit
.h.;,.u
Just
Nsf
. U
~
T0 become extra, to increase
Nayif

~
Coordinator, Composer Nzim
~
Looker Nzir
);U
WittY
Nabhn
~ ' + J
Smart
Nabh
~
Noble, intelligent
Nabil
~
Friend
Nadm
{--.li
82
Luxuriant, Bloomy
Nadhr
~
Precious
..
Natls
~
Comfort, ease, abundance
Na'rn
~
Of noble descent
Najib
~ ..
~
Star
Najm
. ~
A Relative, Relation, Kinsman
Nasib ~
. ~
Breeze, Fresh air Nasrn
rr:
Supporter
Nasr
~
Victory
Nasr
~
Myvictory Nasr
I . $ ~
1
:1
1
1
l,
Il
Protector (to grant victory)
Adviser
Generous, handsome
83
Nassr
Nasn
Nawfal
) ~
c . ~
/
Ji}
Il
1:
Meanlng
High, exalted
Nawwf
J\y
Clear, illuminated
Nayyir r:;,
Chaste, pure
Nazm ~ y
Little, insignificant
Nazr
;.Y
Wamer
Nazr
;.
..li
Tiger
Namr
~
~
~ }
Small tiger
Numar
~
. (Blood), Blessing
Nu'rnn i J ~
Shining
Nr
4$)j
Useful, Beneficial
Naji'
~ U
Repentant, Regretful
Ndim
r ~ U
. Pride, Delicacy
Nz jU
pious, Devotee
Nsik ~ U
84
..
Unhappy, Morose Nshd
Jw,
Manifest, Evident

Rare, Precious
Naiab

Delegate, Substitute Nib

Scattered, Tiny pieces Nathr j\.';i
Beneficial, Useful
Naji'
ti-
Rarity, Uniqueness Nudrat
,

Vow, Solemn Pledge
Nazr j.iJ
Recreation, Amusement Nuzhat
c..AJ
Liveliness, Energy Nasht
Scalpel, Surgeon's knife Nishtar

Victory, Help
Nusrat

Share, Participation

85
Order, Discipline Nizm
'J:;
~ ~
Eyesight, Vision
Nazar
p
Similar, Comparable
Nazir
~
Blessing, Grace
Ni'mat
~
Happiness, Benefits
Na'm
~
Precious, Exquisite
Nafs
~
...
Critic, Reviewer
Naqqd
.)\;
...
Painter, House decorator Naqqsh
Jt\;
Pure, Clean
Naq
~
Chief, Lawyer
Naqib
~
Ruler, Govemor Nawwb
,-,1'" .
.jJ
Cherishing, Caressing
Nawz
.\ .
)jJ
Caress, Kindness Nawzish
t. \
.rs
86
Persian New Year's Day Nawrz
jJ)j
Good news, Glad tiding Nawd
..Llo
"y
Desire, Offering Niyz W
)"
Learned, "Qabas"=light Qbis
Ij
~
~
(Son of Adam) Qbil
~ I j
Beautiful Face Qbs
d ~ 1 j
Satisfied with one's life Qni'
0lj
~
(Old example ofunappreciated
Qafn ~ J ) 1 j
wealth)
Intending
Qsid
41j
Divider
Qsirn
Ij
~
Just, fair
Qsit
.k....,1j
~
Capable
Qaddr
)Jjj
87

Devout, Pious Qant

Bleacher, Fuller
Qassr
)C,d
Swaggering, Mincing walk
Qays

,
Courage Qudrnah

,
Sacrifice Qurbn
lJ,-!}
,
Impatent (famous Muslim Leader)
Qutaybah
:i
Acceptor, Next, Able Qbil
j.!\j
Reader, Reciter
Qr

Magistrate, justice
Qdh "\j
..r'
Conqueror, Victorious Qhir

Steersman, Leader
Qaid
.,u\j
Upright, Stable
Qirn
<\j
(""'
Faculty, Power, Nature Qudrat
)
88
Powerful, Capable
Qadr
fl..
Ancient, Antique Qadm
f...
Rest, Firmness
Qarar
JI}
Pivot, Celebrity
Qutb

The Moon, Satellite
Qamar

Caesar Qasar
raJ
Splendid, magnificent
Rai'

Aware, Realizing Rib

Leader, Major (Rank)
Raid
,.lJI
)
Animal tramer
Raidh
c '\

Merci ful
Raif
Happy, Satistied
Radh

Lifter
Rafi'

89
-----------------------
Meaning Transliteration Arabie .N'lIUC
Giving
Well off
Swaggering
Good life, Abundance
Desirous, Inc1ined
More likely, Winning
Shepherd, In charge of
Hoping
Respectful, Quiet
Symbolize
Wishing, Shooter
Gazing
Mature
Rafid
.,\ ,
/ J
Rafih
~ \ )
Rafil
~ \
/ )
Rgid
~ \ )
Ragib
~ \ )
RajiI:1
~ \ )
Ra'i
~ I )
Raji
..,rI)
Rkin
0-f1)
Rmiz
yI)
Rami
~ I )
Rani
~ I )
Rashid ~ I
/ )
Fixed, Anchored
Ris
~ , )
Neat Rtib
~ , )
Story teller
Riw
4.iJ')
Winner Rabh
(.4)
(The one making the others win) Rabbh
(.4)
Spring (Season)
Rabi'
~ )
Thunder Ra'd
J.>.)
(With great satisfaction from Allah) Radhiy
~ )
Companion
Rafiq
~ )
Plentiful, Happy Ragd
..Lj.)
Sensitive Rahf
~ )
;
Migration Ra!)l
~ )
(7th month of th Muslim Calendar) Rajab
;
~ )
91
The one who begs people a lot Rajwn
IJly)
Solemn
Rakan
1J\S")
Luxury
Rakhaa
~ ~ )
A beautiful voice Rakhm
~ )
Steady, High mountain Rakn
~ )
;
(9
th
month of the Muslim Calendar)
Ramadhn
1 J ~ )
Symbolic Ramz
4.S}O
" )
Singing Ranm
~ )
Consciousness Rashd
~ L . , ; , )
Conscious, Sober
Rashid
...L.,.;;,
" )
Sedate, Composed Rasn
~ )
Messenger Rasl
JJ"M)
Most kind, Soft hearted
Ra-f
JJj)
92
Happiness, Refreshing Rawh
r-'JJ
-
P1easure of satisfaction Rawhah
h-IJ
J
Aromatic Plant Rayhn
lJl$:J
Soft touch, Fresh, Paradise gate Rayyn
lJl.i
J
Lucky (given a lot by Allah) Razzq
'" /
JJjJ
Satisfction (from Allah), An ange1 Ridhwn
lJlJo'o"J
guarding the gate ofHeaven
Garden, Eden
Riyadh
vP4)
Winds Riyh
r-
4J
Abundance, Gift from Allah
Rizq
JjJ
,
P1anted land
Rf
~ J
_ J
(Diminutive of"Rawha") Ruwayha
~ J J
(Diminutive of arrow)
Rumayh
~ )
93
Reason, Senses, Mind Rushd

Rest, Repose
Rabat

God, Provider
Rziq
JjlJ
Deeprooted, Stable Rasikh

Writer, Recorder
Rqim

Lord, Master
Rabi
YJ
Mercy, Clemency Rahmat

Acceptance, Satisfaction Rida

Companionship, Society Rifqat c.,ilj.;
Height, High rank Rif'at
CoAi.;
High, Exhalted Rati'
t!.;
Skylight, Bright
Rashan

1 Used 1I5suffix e.g.. Abdur Rabb
94
Meaning Transllteratlon Arabie Name
Leadership, State Riysat

.
Head, Chief
Ra-s

Former, Previous, Winner in a race Sbiq

/
Patient
Sabir ..r.""'"
/
Singing aloud
Sdih

Truthful

Sdiq
Issued, (Satisfying one's thirst)

Sdir
The one who hits the mark

S-ib
Prevailing
Sa-id
..uL,.,
Ann, Helper
Sa'id

On the rise, Elevated

S'id
Assistant, Helper
Sa"if
Seeking, working hard for
Sa"i

95
Clarity, Purity
Sania
~ l A . . P
Ciear
San
~ ~
Cornpanion, Friend, Owner
Shib
~ ~
Awake, Wakeful
Shir
~ ~
Alert, Awake
Saf:ii
i . F ~
Prostrating (in prayer)
Sjid
~ ~
Quiet, Calm Saji
~ ~
Former Salif
~ ~
Good, Suitable
Salib
d ~
Safe Salim
~ ~
Steady, Standing strong
Smid ~ ~
The one who is forgiving
Smih
~ ~
Nice talker (especial1y at night)
Smir
~ ~
96
Meaning
Sublime
. Sm

allowing
Snih
.'-'

Strict, Strong
Srim

Shining
Sti'
ci''-'
Coming ear1y in the morning
C,

c..
Comely, Radiant
,
Sabh

Pree (for charity)
Sab1

My patience
Sabr
4$.J:-P
patient
,
Sabr
J.J:-'"
Happiness
Sa-d

Gift for the cause of Allah
,

Sadaqah
The one beating & hitting a lot

My happiness
Sa'd

97
Friend
Sadq

Clear

Safwn
Arrow :
Sahm
/

Happy
Sa'd

Rocks
,

Suitability, Refonn
Salh
C
Peace, Greetings
Salam

Safe, Sound Salm

Saved, Pure of any illness Salrnn

Clearing aIl problems
Salwn

Magnanimity, Generosity Samhah

The one who hears Sam'n

Generous, Forgiving
Sarnh
/

Forgiving
Pleasant companion
Support
Eagle
Frank
True, Correct
Sword
Vociferous, Clamorous
Master
Just, True, Righteous
Singing Beautifully
Curing
Witness
Samh
Samir
Sanad
Saqr
Sarh
Sawb
Saif
Sayyat)
Sayyid
Siddiq
Shd
Shafi
Shhid

/

Y'.r"

"'/

'"

JAL;"
99
The one who makes others famous
Shahir

Strong eyesight
ShahI

Thankful Shkir
.w,
Comprehensive Shmil

Welfare, to consult
Shawar

(8th month of the Muslim Calendar)
Sha'bn

Young man
Shabib
" ""
Strong
Shaddid
Strong
Shadd

Soft hearted
Shatlq
Soft hearted
Shafq Jp
Pure honey
Shahd

Martyr Shahd

100
Meaning Transliteratlon Arabie Name
Famous
Shahr
~
Generous
Shakib
~
Thankful
ShakT
) ~
Ignited, Energetie
Sha'In
4 J ~
Honest, Noble Sharf
~ ~
My thril Shawq
J ~
A kind ofplant Shibm
~ ~
Meteor, falling star Shihb
' - : - ' ~
Sign, Slogan Shi'r
)
~
/
Falcon Shbz
. ~
) ."
(Old Arabie name ofa prophet)
Shu'aib
/'
~
. "
Dim. Of (snow covered mount peak)
Shuhab
/ '..
~
Mythanks
Shukri
~ ~
101
Early rising (My moming) Subh
}

Fair, Blond, TaU

/ }
l...
.

Canopus
Suhayl

Power, govemor
Sultan
Charming, Enchanting
Sabir

Master, Gentleman Sdt

Following of a spiritual path
Slik

Roly, Glorifying
Subban

Grandson, Tribe
Sibt

Worshipper (of Allah) Sajjd

.
Suppleness, Generosity
Sakhwat

Generous, Liberal
Sakh

Husband, Crown Sartj

102

Wandering
Commander, Head
Respected, Blessed
Chief, Leader
Happiness, Bliss
Felicities, Good fortunes
Mediator, Ambassador
Soundness, Integrity
Descendant, Son
Shares, Arrows
Mercury, Quicksilver
Shah, King
Hawk, Falcon
Sarhn

Sardr
JI.)r
Sarfarz
jl}r
Sarwar
JJr
Sadat
Sa'd
.)jA-'J
Safr

Salmat

Sall

Sihm

Slmb

Shah
Shhn

103
Courageous, Brave
Shuj'
t . ~
Bravery, Courage Shuj'at
~ ~
Nobility, Good manners Sharfat
~ I ~
Noble, Eminent Sharf
. . . . A t ~
Mediation, Advocacy Shaf'at
~ ~
Compassion, Kindness Shafaqat
(.. PO '"
-
Advocate, Mediator Shafi'
~
Handsome, Good looking Shakil
~
The Sun, A Planet Shams
~
Tree like Pine Shamshd
~ ~
Sword, Sabre Shamshir
:.
~
Odour, Scent
Shamm
:.
~
Interest, Zeal Shawq
- ..
4 J ~
104
Power, Dignity
Shawkat

White Falcon, King of Falcons Shahbz

Prince, King's son
Shahziida

Head, Chieftain
Shakh

Lover, Madly in love
Shidii
Lover, Intoxicated
Shftii

Listener, In arder

Submissive, Yielding

Moming, Bright

Bright, Radiant

Truth, Sincerity
Sidq

Sincerity, Truth
Sadqat

Smal1, Minor

105
Piercing lines, Fighter
Safdar
J ~
Real, Genuine
Samm
~
Islamic mystic
Sfl
~
Obeying
Taia'
r:
~ \ k
(Symbol in the Quran.)
Ta-ha ~
(One of the Prophet's names)
Pure, chaste
Tahir
~ \ k
Crown
Taj IJ
~
Student, seeker
Talib ~ \ k
Gld, glory
Tlid ..u1J
Having lots of dates (fruits)
Tamir IJ
~
Piercing star, Coming at night
Tariq
JJ\k
Improving Tahsn
~
106
Magnifying, Glorifying Allah
Takbr
~
/
Admirable, (Drizzle)
TalaI
J ~
(A kind oftrce with thoms)
Tall;ah ~
ld glory and fame
Tald -l)j
Complete
Tamim
~
Complete, perfect Tarnmm
~ ~
\
Pious, Heedful of Allah
Taqyy
.
(A kind oftree)
Tarafah ~ ; ,
,
Rare. uncommon, Funny
Tarif
~ ; ,
Success
Tawfiq
~ j
Glimpse, Image
Taif ~
Worship love
Taym
~
Facilitation
Talslr
.fr-'::J
107
CUITent, Wind
Tayyr

Good, Tasty Tayyib
J
.
Hills
rnu

Steady, Firm
Thibit

Second
Thini

Shining brightyly, Piercing
Thiqib
.

Rich
Thary
loS :.

Translator Turjumn
,
.j
,
Jake, Anecdote
Turfah

Warmth, Briliance
Tibish
:. U

King, Crowned Tjwar
JY!"U
Effectiveness, Impression
Tithir .pU
Hallowed, Magnified Tabrak -
J.
108
Smile, Happiness Tabassum
~
Beauty, Dignity Tajammul
~
-"
Giving alms, Donation Tasadduq
'-'J..A1
"
Imagination, Conception Tasawwur
.Jy.aJ
Favour, Obligation Tafadh dhal
~
Enlightening, IIIuminating Tanwr
.)!.yJ
Honor, Respect TawqiT
~ y
Fruit, Profit Thamar
~
Praise, Eulogy Thana
~ W
Mediator, Expedient Tufayl
~
A small servant 'Ubald
, ~
~
; ~
Lifetime (2
nd
Caliph) 'Umar
~
-~
(Diminutive of Omar) 'Umar
~
109
/0
,
Early youth 'Unfuwn
IJlp
The influence ofbeauty 'Uqbah
~ .'
~
Wealth, (3Td Caliph)
'Uthman I J ~
A famous cornpanion of the Prophet 'Urwah
,
oJf
Serious eamer 'Uwas
/ ,
~ . Y
King ofjungle, Lion Usrna 6..0\-11
Rise. Mount 'Urj
eJf
Prosperity, Populousness 'Umrn
1J
1
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Strong rain
Wabil
~ I J
Retuming (to shelter) Wa-il
jJlJ
Preacher Wa'iz
~ I
/ J
Corner
Wfid
~ I J
Giver Wahib
~ I J
110
r
Meaning
Satisfied, Inventor
Wiijid

Governor
Wili
J'J
Heir
Writh

Describing

The one trusting others
Withiq Mlol

Master in a community
Wajih
'?:'J
Promise
Wa-d

Clarifying, Manifesting ,
Wadhib
Cw,J
Gentle, Mild
Wad'
(j.jJ
Friend, Affectionate
Wadd

Successful
Wafiq
JJ)
Abundant
Wafir
.;::i)
Gift (Without expectation ofretums)
Wahba

111
M'eaning
Brilliant
Wahhaj
[.\AJ
Donor
Wahb

Unique, Alone
Wa1)d
J.:?' J
Capable
Wajdi
,-?J.?:J
Sincerity, Loyalty
WaHia
-:l J
Newbom child
Wald
J.JJ
Friend
Walif

Friendly
Wans

,
Dignity, Modesty
Waqar
J'liJ
Full of roses, Rose(color)
Ward
JJ
Vein
Ward J..tJJ
Descriptive
Wasfi
Servant

112
Meaning
Transliteration Ara'bit Name
Handsome
Minister
Agreement
Wasrn
Wazr
Wifaq

.r.,jJ
,
l3
t
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Badge ofhonor
Loving, Friendly
Wism
Wmiq

J-oIJ
Esteem, Credit
Wajabat

Unity, Loneliness
Wa1)dat
J
Inheritance, Legacy
Wirathat

Wide, Spacious
Power, State
Wasi'
wilyat

Blessed, Going to the right
Yamin

Ripe (fruit)
Yni:
'u

Wealty
Yasir

113
Meaning
(Name of a Qur'anic Sra)
Dove. Pigeon
(Blessing) (Old Arabie name)
Living long life
Certainly, assurance
Awake, Alert
Arabie speaker
Left, Ease
Sueeessfui
Increasing
Prosperity, Blessing
Ease
(Myease)
-
Adjutant, Aid-de-eamp
Yasin
Yamam
Yamln
Ya'mar
Yaqin

Ya-rub
Yasar
Yassar
yazd
Yumn
Yusr
Yusr
Ywar

iJ _

' /
'-!"ft

,

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r!
,
'-?r!

114
Meaning
Merciful, Kind
Yazdn
Food
j!.
Zad
Extra
.)lj
Ziaid
Victorious
..ulj
Zifir
Abstemious, Ascetic
Zihid
.A
'\1;
Apparent,Obvious

.ul'
)

Bright, Shining
Zahir
Beautiful, Fine
Zah

)
Deterrent
Zjir

Generous, Noble
Success
Zi!!!ir
ftlj

'
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Baby, Infant

Zagll
)1;.

Assistant, Support

Jpj

Pure, Sinless, Guiltless
Zakr
Jl#

ll5
Meaning
Colleague
Omament
Excess
Surplus (Dual)
(Diminutive of "ZiyAd")
Reins, Leash
(A famous old Arab musician)
Super abundance
Bright, shining
Ascetic
Visitor, Ouest
Purity, Honesty
Time. Age, Destiny
Beauty, PrettY
Zamtl
Zayan
Zayd
Zaydn
Zaydn
Zimam
Zryb
Ziyad
Zuhayr
Zuhd
Zaair
Zaka
Zaman
Zayn
J,-oj
iJu'

JJ"

,
.0\..\.!j
iJJ..\.!}

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116
BIBLICAL NAMESANDARABICEQUIVALENTS
Biblieal Name
Transliteration
Arabie Name
Aaron
Hrn

Abel
Hbl

Abraham
Ibrhm

Adam
Adam
r,)
Aesep
Luqman

Arnran
<Imrn
iJl.#
Cain
QabIl

David
Di-d
,)JJI,)
Elisha
AI-Yasa'

Elyas (Elijah)
Alys

Enoch
IdrIs

Ezakiel
zei-xm

117
Arabie Name
Transliteration
Biblieal Name
'Uzair flY'
Ezra
Jibril Jt-ft?"
Gabriel

Hud
Hud

Ishq
Isaac

Isma'il
Ishmael
yjAJ..
Ya'qub
Jacob
'lsa
Jesus
Shu'ayb
.
Jethro

YJ!\
Ayiib
Job
Yal).ya
John
Yunus
Jonus

Yusuf
Joseph
J,y
Lut
Lot
118
Biblieal Name
Transliteration
Arabie Name
Michael
Moses
Noah
Peter
Saui
Seth
Solomon
Zacharias
Eve
Mary
Sheba (Queen of)
Mikian
J J ~
Mo.si
~ . J A
Nh
c-y
Butras
~ ~
riUit
~ Y l . b
Shlth
~
Sularnin
~ ~
Zakariya
Iw.f'J ~
FEMALE NAMES
Hawws
Maryam
Bilqs
119
POPULAR MUSLIM FEMALE NAMES
Meaning
Worshiper
'Abida
OoJ.!\$
Just, Right, Fair
'Adila

Retuming
A'ida
o.."'"
Graces, Gifts of Allah
Alai

Mature
'qila
au"",
Knowing
"rifa
a!j"'"
Living/Prosperous
'isha
U j"'"
Hopes
Amal
J\.o
A lady of peace, Security
Amina
;i..:..4
Inhabited, Abundant
'mir
0-
Pious
' Asila
u....."",

Deterrent, Protecting

120
Meaning
TransJiteratioD Arabie Name
Showing sympathy
'tifa
llk\G.
Qur'anic verses
yt

Rejecting humiliation
biyya

Fragrance
'Abir
/

Perfectly Formed
'Abla
/ .

Chastity
'Afif

Chaste
'Afifa

Happiness(pI. )
Afrl)
tl)
Branches of a tree, Limbs
Ag]n
IJWi
Pledge
'Ahd

Dreams
Mllim

Tunes, Mlodies
AIl)n

Diamonds
AImas

121
Meaning

'Alyaa
Exalted

AmanT

Aspirations

Amal
Hope
1
Amina
4

Faithful

Amra
Leader, Princess
p
'Anbar
Ambergris
.

nisa
Friendly

nsam
Breeze(PI.)
jljl
Anwr
Lights
'Arifa
'W:.j-
Knowledgeable

Arij
Fragrance
le>Jjl
rwa
Nice looking

shwq
Longing, Strong desire (Pl.)
122
Meanng
123
Meaning
124
Meaning
125
Meaning
126
Meaning
Transliteration. Arabie Namc
Daughter, GirJ
Spring
Splendour, Magnificense
Princess, Lady
The Moon
Moonlight
Living well off
Big pearl
Close
Aware, KnowledgeabJe
Slow runner (for full body)
Sacrifice
Coquetry, Feignedcoyness
Bint
Bahr
Bahjat
Bkarn
Chand
Chandn
Dajiya
Dana
Daniya
Driya
Oa'd
. Dhbiyya
DaHiI
127
Meaning

Andent golden moncy, PI. of Dinar
Great trees
Dawha

/
Guest
Q!layfa

Memory, The ability to retain
Zakira

Intelligent, witty
Zakyya

Anniversary, Memory
Zikra
4.$
,
Having a small cute nose
Zulfa

,
PI. Of (Zurwa)=peak, Summit
Zura
4.$
Drizzle
Dina

,
Du'ba

Fun, Playing
,
Forenoon
Q!lub
a

Darkness
Duja

Life, World
Dunya

128
Meaning
Glittering stars }
Durriyya

Single pearl
Durdana

Brocade, Gold tissue
Diba

Pearl worth ofkings
Durrishahwar

Noble
Fiidhila

Sacrificing
Fadya

Benefit
Fida
a..ulj
Superior
Fiqa
wt!
Winner
Faiza
aJt!
Successful
Fliba
Wlj
TaU & beautiful
Fari-a

(The opening surah in the Qura'an)
Ftiha

Weaner (daughter of the Prophet)
Fatima

129
Meaning
Charming
Fatin

Charming
Fatina
.;j\j
,
Virtue
Fadhila

,
Sacrifice
Fadw
i..SJ.,
,
Dawn
- Fajr
.r:J
The space of stars
Falak

,
Happy
Farl)ana

,
Happy occasion
Farl)a

Unique
FarMa

,
Joyful
Farl)a

"J
Unique
Farrza
i).}
,
Eloquent
Fasna
Weaning
Fitarn
\.6j
,
130
Meaning
Openness, Victory
Fatbiyya

"/
Intelligent
Fatna

Very channing
Fattna
4;8
Victorious
Fawziyya

"J
Fragrant garden
Fatha

Redemption, Sacrifice
Fidaa

Silver
Fidhdhah

Having many ideas
Fikryya

" /
Paradise
Firdaws

Wit
Fitna
W
Arabian Jasmine
Full a

lli
Captivating, Chanu
Futn
J

Glorious, Magnificent
Fkhira

131
TaU, Pretty
Faria

Meritorious, Plentiful Fdhila
a.L.p1j
Jasmine flower Fgira }-Ij
Rewarding, Generous Faidha
La;1j
Glory, Pride Fakhriya

Joy, Cheerfulness Faral)
c.}
Happy, Blessed Farkhanda

Intelligent, Wise Farzna

Literary, Eloquent Fastha

Virtue, Excellence Fadhlat

Wise, Understanding
Fahmda
Turquoise, Precious stone Flruza

Beautiful
Gda

132
Meaning
TransJiteration Arabie Name
Expensive, Dear
Galya

Invader (of the hearts & brains)
Gaziya

Rivulet, Brook
Gadr
..J!.J.t.
Love, Passion
Garrn
rI';:'
Noble lady
Garra

Young & Delicate
Gaydaa

Softl y bending like tree branches
Qayfa

Attack in a battle
Gazwa

OJ.J-
Richness
Gina

Singing, chanting
Ginia

Seedlings
Girs

With long black hair
,
Guda[
JIJ.t.
Forgiveness ,
Gufrn
l.JI.#
133
Mcaning
EarJy vouth, activity
The beginning stagel period
Branches (of a tree)
Gazelle, Deer
Flower, Rose
Rose, Flower
Pomegranate flower
Garden
Garden
Iewel, Pearl
Guide to Righteousness
Caretaker, Protector
Wife of Ibrahim. Mother ofIsmail
Gulwaa
Gurra
Gusn
- .
Gazala
GuI
GuHib
Gulnar
Gulshan
Gulzar
Gauhar
Hadiya
Hafiza
. -
Hajar
,
.\#
,
....

,

aJ\.}
JS'
!-:J'J.5
)'$

)\)5

j::\Jb
134
Meaning
Aureole
Hla
aJ\A
Dreaming
Hlirna
4.!b-
Thankful
Hmida

,
Happy
Hniya
4\A
(From the Hashemite Tribe)
Hashimia
.. A \A

Steadfast, Finn
Hzima

Intelligent ,
I:I?:iqa

(Diminutive of "Beloved")
.. ,
I:Iabbiiba

Beloved
Habba

With long eye lashes
Hadbaa

Gift
HadiIa

With the lower lip bent down
Hadla

Beautiful mentality

135
Meaning
136
Ofbeautiful eyes
Life
Hawraa
Hayt
,IJr

Shyness
I:Iayaa

L>
M
Slim
Hayfaa

Falleninlove
Hayrnna

Gift (from Allah)
Strong will & ability
Hiba
Himma

. ,

Passionate love
Hiym

Guidance (from Allah)
Huda

'-.>..lAl
Sweet, Beautiful
Angel
Freedom
Beauty
I:Iulwa
I:Iriayya
Hurriyya
Husn
op

.. rJ'tJ' J

137
Meaning
. ,
~ \ : : A
Hutaf
Cheering
~ ~ ,
Huwaidah
o ~ J A
Gentle
Hasna ~
Beautiful, Pretty
~
Husna
Beautiful, a Belle
~
Hafsa
Cub, Young Lioness
~
l:Iina
Henna, Myrtle
~ ..
A;.;
Hanna
Tainted, Dyed red
Banifa
~
True Believer
Hr
J.Y
Virgin ofParadise, Nymph
Hjlra
oy:-\A
Meridion, Migrant
~ \ A
Hala
Lunar Halo, Glory
Hurayra o.i-.fb
Kitten
r.\..P
Humaa
Lucky bird, Phoenix
138
Meaning
Bliss, Felicity
Hana

Insinuation, suggestion
Ilaz
)

"
Wisdom, advice
'Ibra
0..
Joy

!'
Ibtihaj
"
;
Supplication
Ibtihl

SmiJing
Ibtism
r4l
'
Inspiration
Il)aa

Giving, Granting
Ihab

Honoring
Ikrm

Intuition
Ilhrn

Faith, Belief
liman

Excellence
Imtiyaz

Donation, Grant
In'm
r
Wl
Meaning
Sociability
Inas
UI
If
Care
'Inya

Fairness

victory
Intisr
J\...a:.il
Certainty, Assurance
Iqn

Night journey (of the Prophet)
Isra

Admonition
'Hab

Flourishing
Izdihar

Heaven
Iram
Bonesetter
Jbira
Reward
Jaiza

BoId, Courageous
Isira
orI.;>;
Attractive
Jziba

, ,
140
Meaning
Attractiveness, Gravity
Jzibiya

Streams, Small rivers
Jadwil

Benefit
Jadwa

Cleamess, Clarity
Jalaa
f..-:J..i,;
Great, Important, Momentous
JalIa
a.w.;.:
M
Beautiful
Jamla

.
Harvest
Jana
J;>:
Heart, Soul
Janan

Heaven
M'"
Janna

jewels
Jawhir

Jewel
Jawhara
5}b;.:
Of long beautiful neck
Jayda

Anxiety
Jayysh
loG

141
Meaning
142
Meaning
143
Transnteration Arabie Name
Meaning
The virgin's shyness
Khafar
Friend
Beauty that captures the heart
!Q!allba
Beauty that captivates
Khalb
-
the heart and mind
Ostrich feathers, Dense forest
Khamfla
Fertile
Ideas Khaw!tir
Famous name in early Muslim ara Khawla
Charitable !Q!ayriyya
Treasury !Q!azna
Greenery !Q!udhra
Immortality !Q!.uld
\
144
Meaning
TransHteration Arabie Name
Lavender, Tulip
Khuzlm
-

Ofbeautiful facial features
Lady, Noble woman
Lady
Orator, Preacher
Kulthm
lQ!tn
!9!nam

,

iJyl>
>l>
f

WeIl mannered

Great, Senior
Great
Kubra
Kabra

'6)'J$'
Country, Realm
Kishwar
)y:;$
Speaker, Mouthpiece
Ka]1na

Water lily
Slave girl, Servant
Suitable
Kanwal
Kanz
Liqa
Jy.5'
ftS'
w'i
145
Meaning
Shining
Intelligent
Darkness of lips
Lmia
Labba
Lama
A

\
/

Brightness
Lama'an

Bright
Larn' a

Soft to the touch
Soft lipped girl
Gentility
Pl. OfLatifa
Lams
Lamya
Latfa
Latif

.1J
l!\W

Gentle
Larfa

Night, (Name ofKa'bah)
Layla

The edges of the eye, noticing

The one who blames a lot
Lawwama
iAly
146
Meaning
Almond
Lawza

The edge of eye

J;W
Tender
LIna
l:.)
(Prophet Yaqub's wife)
Liya
W
",
The innerrnosr ,
LUbaba

Need, Maple tree ,
Lubana
A.i1.:J
Flexible ,
Lubna

Silver
,
Lujayn

Gentle ,
Lutfiya

",
Pearl, jewel ( Originally [Lu' lu' J)
Lulu
j)
Mouthful
Lubna
4
Elegant, Representative
LaiIqa

Proud, Showing off
Misa
W\.4
147
Meaning
Skillful, Keen, Experienced
Mahira
o ~ ' . . o
Glorious
Majida
ok'..o
Protecting, Defending,
Mnia
AA.i'..o
Forbidding
Ofwhite soft face
Mariyaa
~ ) ' . . o
Good at everything
Mti'a
w'..o
Of white glittering face
Mzina
J.jjlo
Reference
Maal
J ~
Trusted
Ma-miina
J.jyo\.o
Blessed
Mabrka
"JS"
J ~
Praiseworthy
Madha
~ J . o
Of big beautiful eyes
Maha ~
Beauties
Mahsin ~ ~
148
Meaning
Guided to the right path
Mahdiyya

Protected, Saved, Preserved

U;p
In the hiding
Mabjba

Thanked, Appreciated
Mabmda

Guarded, Protected
Mabrusa
L.,Jf-
Lucky
Mahzza
' -

Glorious
Majda

generosities, High morality
Makrim

Angel
Malak

Attainment
Manal

Lighthouse
Manr

Fortified, Protected
Mant'a
..
Aspiration
Marm

149
Meaning
Pearl
Marjna
\;1
4j .r
Hoped for, Begged
Marjwwa
..
oJ?:'.r
Exalted (Mother of Jesus)
Maryam

Prosperous
Marzqa
;i.iJj;
Happiness
Masarra
.. "" "" ."
or
Feelings
Masha'ir
Fortunate
Mas'da
Protected, Mistake free
Ma'sma

Talents
Mawhib

Gifted, Talented
Mawhba

Blessed
Maymna
Walking with a proud swinging gait
Maysaa

Beauty
Maysam

150
Meaning
Ease
Maysara
a ~
Ofbeautiful face & body
Maysun
lJ.;-;.
Rieh
Maysura
0 J ~
(Old Arabie Name)
...
Mayy
~
Walking with swinging gait
Mayyada
a ~ ~
Clear, obvious
Mubna
J
4
Useful
Mufida
; ; ~
In love, Of Soft heart
~ ... J
Mubibba
~
"
Hear' s blood, soul
~ J
Muhja
~
Doing good deeds, charitable
J
Muhsina
"
~
The one who answers
Mujba
~
Believer
"' J
Mrnina
~ j . o
Good companion
Mnisa
Wj.o
151
Meaning
Desire, wish
Mun
,
~
Illuminated
Shedding light
Desire, wish
Advisor
Munawwar
Munira
Munya
Mushira
.. "
)ro
,
op
-"
~
- ,
o ~
Muslim
Muslima
- \ '
40._4
Obedient
Mut'a ~
Moon, Mouth
Mah
oLo
Piece of Moon
Mahpara
o}.! oLo
Forehead like Moon
Mahjabin
~ o L o
Blessed, Auspicious
Mubarika
dS'Lo
J .
Crusader, Warrior
Mujhida
o . u ~
Beloved, Sweetheart
Mahbba
~ ~
152
Meaning
153
Meaning
..
Infallible, Free
Munazza ~ .,;..--:..0
~ ..
Lighted, Illuminated
Munawwara
~ ) y . . o
The Moon
Mahtb
y ~
Starling, Heaven, Glass
Mna
'-:0
Intelligent
Nbiha
~ U
~
Rare, Unique
Ndira
o ) ~ U
Lively
Ndya ~ ~ U
Soft
N'ima
wU
Obtainer
Naila
UJu
Shining
Naira
)U
Useful
Nifi'a
Wu
,
Done for extra credit
Nfila
lliu
Obeyed, Window
Nfizah
o.U
,
154
Meaning
155
Meaning
Intelligent, WittY
Nabiha

Noble
Nabila ;;
Arrow
Nabla

Dew
Nada

Freshness, Purity,Clarity
Nadhra

Soft, Wet with dew
Nadiyya 4t..u
Equal
Nadtda
O..lt..
Friendly
Nadma
Seminar
Nadwa OJ..u
Precious
Nafisa

Tune (of music)
Nagam

A drink (ofwater)
Nahla

Living a soft life with prosperity
Na'Ima
156
Meaning
Intelligence
Najaba

. .
Success
Najh

Rescue
Najda

Safety
Najt

Of noble descent
Najba
L..".J
...
Ofwide heutiful eyes
Najla
.
Star
Najma

Secret talk
Najw

Pure
Naqiya

Flower (Narcissus)
Narjis

Activity
Nasht
.kW'
Ecstasy
Nashwa
- ,.-:
OJ-J
Relative
Nasbah 4.
/
J'.......
157
Meaning
Dripping honey
"
Nasl

Breeze
Naslm

A slight breeze
Nasma

White rose
(Pl. of "Naahelah")
Nasrn
Nawhil
J..;-J

/Y
:
Pl. of "Naaemah"=soft
Achievement
Flower (shedding light)
Nawim
Nawl
Nawwr
:
/Y
Jly
,'" :
JY
Shining
Shooting star
Purity, Honesty
Honest
Nayyra
Nayzak
Nazha
Nazha

Counterpart
Nazra

158
Meaning
TransliteratioD Arabie Name
Arrows
Nibl

Call
Nida

(PI.
Nihal
J'iJ
Grace
Ni'ma

Gold
Nudhr
-
)\-.QJ
Intelligence
Nuha
!

(Diminutive of"Najmah"::::star)
. Nujayma

.
Stars
Nujm !

Advanced
Nutayla
dl ::
!
t
Light
Nr
)Y
Lights
Niiran

Light, The center ofthe blossom
NOra
6JY
Attributive adjective of"Nuur")
Nriya
!
IU..JY
159
Meaning
160
Meaning
Women
Nisaa

Gentle Breeze, Zephyr
Nasma

Luek, Share

Helper Supporter
Nasra

Head, Foremost
Nadhlra
-

Melody, Song
Nagma

Smell, Flavour
Nakhat

Soul, Group leader
Naqba

Sight, Glanee
Nijhat

Gem, Jewel
Nagna

Blossom, Flower
Of Iight, Luminous
Nawar
Nrrn
iJ

Excess, Surplus
Nawfa

161
Meaning
162
Meaning
Accoucheuse
Qbila

Delight of eye, Darling
Qurra-tul-' ayn

The Moon
Qamra
0.r-i
EIPpress, Wife of Caesar

Fertile, (a farnous saint)
Rbi'a

Winner
RbiIJ.8

Splendid, Magnificent
Ri'a

Leader
Raida
O..l.il)
Deterring
Radi'a

..
Contented
Rdhiya

- - )
WeH off, Prosperons life
Rg:ida

Ofgreater importance
Rjil).a

Hoping

Rjiya

163
Meaning
Throwing something, Desiring
Rmiya
\

Symbolizing
Rmiza
Gazing
Rnya

High
Rqiya
aJl
j
Steady, Strong
Rsikha
Anchored, Steady
Rasiya

Pious, Mature
Rshida

Neat
Rtiba
4.:11
. )
Residing with prosperity
Rti'a

Story teller, Sufficing the thirst
Rwiya 4.t
J
I)
Flag
Raya 4.t
1
)
White cloud
Rabb
Garden (Green foliage)
Rabta
164
Meaning
Green hill
Rabwa

Content
Radhiya

A mountain in Madinah
Ra.QhW

Happiness of life
,
Rafh
olj)
Welfare, Prosperity
Rafhiya

TaU & long hair
Rafil
J\.i)
Iris, Lily
Rafif

Companion
Rafqa
Uj)
Pleasure ,
Ragd
J,$,)
Sharp, Thin
Rahaf
.'

Soft
-
Rahda
5..l,A)
Gentle
Rahfa

Migration (Prophet Yusuf' s
Rahl
,
brother),

165
Meaning
\
Fragrance, Nice pure drink
Rahtq

Mercy
Rahma
43-)
Rahm
Skinny rJA)
/
Raja
Hope
/
Of a beautiful voice
Rakhma

Ramla

White but with black feet
Symbolic
Ramziya
Beautiful (people get close to)
Rani
)
A beautiful aromatic tree
Randa
o..u)
/
Rash
u,)
Young gazelle
Righteous (guide)
Rashda
AO_ ....)
Elegant, Slender
Rashiqa
Official
Rasmiyya
- )
166
Meaning
Elegant
Ratba
W
J
Of soft touch
Ratba
a.-k
. J
Soft hearted
Raam .

Sweet quenching water
Rawa
.IJJ
Splendor
Raw'a
4$.JJ
PI. of"Rawdah"=garden)
Rawdh
J:')J
Garden
Rawill!a

Sweet basil one (of the prophet's
Rahna
,
wives)
Mature, sober-minded
Razlna

Reformer, Counselor
Riah

. J
Care
Ri'iya
.)
Companionship
Rifqa
1.
J

167
Meaning .
Gazelle
Rim
foJ
White antelope
Rima ~ . . J
PI. of"Ru'yah"=dream
Rua
~ j J
~ ~
Spinner, Knitting (ofyam)
Rudayna
4.ot.)J
.. ~
Advancement
Ruqayya
aJJ
(The Prophet's daughter)
~
Mature, Sage
Rushdiyya ~ ~ J
~ ~
Dates
Rutab
~ J
Beauty
Ruwa
,'JJ
Vision, Dream
Ruaya ~ j J
~ ~
Walking gently, Slowly
Ruwayda
oJ.tJJ
Rachel
Ra1)il
~ ' J
The Queen
Rani
4;'J
168
Meaning
Merciful, Kind
Rahma
' ~ J
Shining, Brilliant
Rakhshanda
~ ~ J
Pleasure, )lceprtance
Ridhwna
4j1J"PJ
Exalted, Sublime
Ratl'a
~ J
Ruby, Precious stone
Rbi
lJJJ
Spiritual, Of spirit
Rl)i
~ J J
Daily pay
Rozna
~ j J J
Romantic, Fascinating
Rmna
a.l..oJ)
.Aromatic, Sweet basil
Rayhna
4 . i ~ J
Silky, Of silk
Reyshmn
W ~
M)
Leadress, Matron
Rasah
4......;)
Departure, Exodus
Rabila
~
M J
Does not make mistakes,
Hitting the target
Siba 4l.P
169
Meaning
Coming in the early morning
Sbiha

The one captivating the heart
Sabiya

Former, In advance, Winner
Sbiqa
Patient, Awaiting
Sbira

Prevailing, Possessing power
Sida
Q..l,\,...,
Truthful

Pure, Potable, Clear (water)
Sfiya

Awake, Vigilant, Staying up late
Shira
Charming, Magician
Shira
Q.;:;\,...,
Prostrating in prayer
Sajida

Useful, Suitable, good

Safe, Uninjured
Slima
Al\,...,
Talking at night in
Smira
a social gathering
170
Meaning
Elevated, Noble
Srniya
-40\..,.,
Coming from the right,
Sniha
~ \ . . , . ,
Pennitting
Providing drinks
Sqiya
4.)\....1
Charming mariner, Pleasant
Sara
a)L...t
(The wife ofthe Prophet Abraham)
Walking at night, flag
Sriya
~ ) \ . . , . ,
Shining
Safi'a
~ \ . . , . ,
Eastern winds
Saba ~
Morning
Sabab
c . ~
Beautiful, Morning clarity ..~
Sabb1).a ~ ~
Moming sleep
Sab1;Ia ~
Fair complexion
Sabl;la ~
Patient, Quiet
Sabriyya
J;.frp
171
Meaning
Anxiety, Longing for
Sabwa
Happy, Living weIl
Sa'd
The truth, A wise saying Sadad
SheIl, Pearl cover
Sadafa
Good fortune
Sa'diyya
Pure, Clear, Serene
Safiyya
Elite
Safwa
Dawn
Sahar
Staying up late
Sahar
Blond
~ a h b a a
Alert, Awake
Sahwa
Happy
Sa'Ida
Quiet, Calm ..
Saj
172
Meaning
TransUteration Arabie Name
173
Meaning
Pleasant companion
Samra

Brunette, Tan
Sarnria

Brilliance, Elevating
Sanaa

Spike, Ear (plant)
Sanabil
Mirage
Sarb

Black (a wife of the Prophet)
Sawda

Lily flower
Sawsan

Youth
Arrows
Sihm

Characteristics
Simt
Singer
Shdya

Very high, Sky scraper
Shahiqa
wU

Grateful, Thankful
Shikira
aJ'\,;I
174
Meaning
Beauty Spot, Mole
Shrna
~ w ,
Sad, Melancholic
Shajiyya
~
. ~
Arornatic, Nice smel1
Shaz
I..u,
Fragrance
Compassionate
Shafiqa
Je}':.
Martyr
Shahda
; ; ~
Very famous
Shahra
o ~
(Black eyes with a shade ofbIue)
ShahI
~
Thankful
Shakra
; ; ) ~
Gentle, Mild,Cute
Shalabyya _.
4:.1.1
CandIe
Sham'a
~
Good moral behavior &
Shamiil
jJw,
characteristics
Natural disposition, Virtue
Shamla
~
]75
Transliteration Arabie Narne
Mcaning
Meaning
Sultan, Ruler, Of authority
Sultana
. u ~ .
(Name of the pt martyr in Islam)
Sumayya
.. >II",. ,
~
Silk brocade
Sundus
, ,
~ . . . l . . . . . I
Sleeplessness
Suhiid
~ ~
The Queen of Sheba
Sabaa
s . ~
Pure, Happy
Sara
IJl...I
Screen,
SWira
a)k.,.,
Enchantment, Fascination
Sihar
~
Fatty, Plump
Samna
~
Ear, Spike (of grain)
SunbuJ
. ~
Lady, Gloomy
Sada
I ~ .r-'
Lady, Mistress
Sayada
6 ~
Mark, Sign
Sima
~
Meaning
178
Meaning
TransUteration Arabie Name
Red wine

40P
Obeying, Pious
Ta'ia

Capable, within her reach
Taila

Chaste, Pure
Tahira

Small palm tree
Tala
dJu
Proud,possessing old glory
Talida
o..u
-
Student, requesting
Taliba
a.:J\1:l
Having lots of dates(fruit)
Tmira

Dedication, devotion
Tafan
Bird singing
Tagrd
...\.J ;;
Mf'J
Congratulations
Tahan

Greeting
Tal)yya
Honoring
Takrima

180
Meaning
181
--
Meaning
Hil1s
Steady, Straight, Coutageous
Valuable. Expensive
Wealth, Richness
Wealth,Asset
Reward
Fruits, Harvest
~
Pleiads, Galaxy,Chandelier
Gift, Masterwork
(PI of" Tayf" Dreaming
imagination)
Crown
Praise, Beautification
Tilil
Thabita
Tharrrna
Tharaa
Tharwa
Thawb
Ihimar
Thurayy.a
Tul:tfa
Tuyf
Tij
Tahsn
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,
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abJ
,
J?
IJ
~
~
182
Meaning
Satisfaction, Peace
Taskn
~
Total submission, Salutation
Taslim
~
Fountain ofParadise
Tasnm
~
Culture, Education
. "
Tah?b
\-.J.u
. "
Seen, Risn
Tal'at
~
Greatest
'Uzrn
. ~
Tame, Quiet, Depositor
Wadi'a
~ ~ I J
Oasis
Waba
~ ' J
Coming, Approaching to get water
Warida
O ~ )IJ
Sure of herself, Confident
Withiqa
J..LJl
;J
Clear, No distortion. Visible
Wadhbia
~ ~ J
Clear, White, Obvious
Wadhha
~ J
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Gentle, Humble, Lamb like
Wadi' a
~ ~ J
183
Meaning
184
Meaning
Beautiful, nice facial features
Wasma

Beautiful, Good looking face
Wasma

With thick eyebrows
and long
eyelashes
Watfaa
/

Minister
Wazra
.r.-j)
Love, Affection
Widad
)
Lowland, Valleys
Wihad

Sentiment
Wijdn

Communion in love
Wi$al

Finder, Excited
Wajida

Servant, Lady-in-waiting
Wa$fa

Newborn girl, Product
Walda

Holy lady, Saint
Wala

185
Meaning
Pubescent, Adult
Yfi'a
wl"

Good gift
Yamina

Corundum, Precious stone
Yqt

Jasmine
Ysmn
#4
Dove, Pigeon
Yamama

Right (opp.of left)
Yamn

Certainty, Conviction
Yaqn

Good fortune, Prosperity
Yumn

Easiness, Facility richness
Yusr
.;-J..

Relief, Ease
Yusra
4.>.;-J..
Successful
Zafira

Obvious, Phenomenon
Zahira
Nice, Growing, Delicious
Zakiya
;LS'I"
J
186
Meaning
Transliteration . Arabie Name
Meaning
188
Meaning
Golden, Of gold
Zarrn
~ J j
OfgoId, Golden
Zarina
~ J j
Emerald, Precious stone
Zamurrad
~ }
/
J.;oj
Decoration, Beauty
Zaib
~ j
Beautiful, Adorned
Zaiba
L . J ~
. ~ )
Backeress
Zahra
a ~
189
NAMES OF THE WIVES OF PROPHETMUHAMMAD
Arabie Name
Transliteration
1.
KhadIja

2.
Sawda
Jo"'"

3.
'Aisha
4.

Zainab hint Khazma

5.
.. .. ..
6.
UmmSalma
7.
Juwayriya
4.L.f...f>:
8.
Maymna
9.
Safya
10.
Zainab bint Jahsh

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Umm Habba
Il.
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