1013+ verified names

Islamic Names & Meanings

A free, accurate directory of Islamic names for boys and girls — filter by starting letter, gender, origin, and length to find the right name and its true meaning.

1013 names found

Iqra

Read, recite; the first Quranic command

female · Quranic · 4 letters

Iqtidar

Power, authority, capability

male · Urdu/South Asian · 7 letters

Irfan

Knowledge, spiritual gnosis, awareness

male · Persian · 5 letters

Irshad

Guidance, right direction

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Irum

Heavenly garden mentioned in the Quran

female · Quranic · 4 letters

Isa

Prophet Jesus, son of Maryam

male · Prophetic · 3 letters

Ishaq

Prophet Isaac, son of Ibrahim

male · Prophetic · 5 letters

Ishfaq

Compassion, kindness, tenderness

male · Persian · 6 letters

Iskandar

Defender of mankind; form of Alexander

male · Persian · 8 letters

Islam

Submission to God

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Ismahan

Protected one, guarded

female · Arabic · 7 letters

Ismail

Prophet Ishmael, son of Ibrahim

male · Prophetic · 6 letters

Ismat

Protection, chastity, innocence

female · Arabic · 5 letters

Isra

Night journey of the Prophet

female · Quranic · 4 letters

Israr

Insistence; also secret

male · Urdu/South Asian · 5 letters

Iyad

Strength, support, giver of aid

male · Arabic · 4 letters

Iyas

Gift, compensation, reward

male · Sahabi · 4 letters

Izdihar

Flourishing, blossoming, prosperity

female · Arabic · 7 letters

Izhar

Declaration, manifestation, expression

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Izzah

Might, honor, glory

female · Arabic · 5 letters

Izzuddin

Might and honor of the religion

male · Arabic · 8 letters

Jabir

Comforter, one who consoles; companion of the Prophet

male · Sahabi · 5 letters

Jafar

Stream, rivulet; companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib

male · Sahabi · 5 letters

Jahangir

World conqueror

male · Persian · 8 letters

Jalal

Majesty, greatness

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Jalaluddin

Majesty of the religion

male · Arabic · 10 letters

Jaleel

Great, revered, exalted

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Jamal

Beauty

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Jamaluddin

Beauty of the religion

male · Arabic · 10 letters

Jameel

Beautiful, handsome

male · Arabic · 6 letters

About this Islamic names directory

Choosing a name is one of the first gifts a parent gives a child, and in Islamic tradition, a name carries real weight — it is something the child will hear and answer to for a lifetime. This directory brings together 1013+ names drawn from the Qur’an, the names of the Prophets, the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), and the wider Arabic, Persian, Turkish and South Asian Muslim naming traditions — each with a plain-English meaning and its origin, so you can browse with confidence rather than guesswork.

Use the letter filter to browse alphabetically, the length filter if you’re matching a name to a particular surname, or just search a quality you want the name to reflect — like “light”, “patience”, or “noble”. Every name links through to its own page with a fuller explanation and similar-name suggestions.

Frequently asked questions

How many Islamic names are in this database?

We list over 1013 real, individually-verified Islamic names for boys and girls, each with an accurate meaning and origin — Arabic, Quranic, Persian, Turkish, and South Asian. We'd rather show you names we're confident are correct than pad the list with filler.

How do I find a name by its first letter?

Use the A-Z letter filter above the name grid to browse every name that starts with a specific letter, or type directly into the search box to search by name or by meaning (e.g. "light" or "patience").

Can I filter by how long a name is?

Yes — use the length filter to browse short names (up to 4 letters), medium names (5-6 letters), or longer names (7+ letters), useful if you're looking for something that pairs well with a particular surname.

Are these names only for Sri Lankan Muslims?

Not at all — while UmrahPackages.lk is built for Sri Lanka's Umrah travellers, this Islamic names database is a free reference for Muslim parents anywhere in the world.