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
Anisa
Close friend, good companion, sociable
female · Arabic · 5 letters
Ansar
Helpers; title of the Muslims of Medina who aided the Prophet
male · Arabic · 5 letters
Anwar
Brighter, more luminous
male · Arabic · 5 letters
Aqeel
Wise, intelligent, sensible
male · Sahabi · 5 letters
Aqib
One who follows, successor
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Aqsa
Farthest; from Al-Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem
female · Quranic · 4 letters
Arafat
Recognition; Mount Arafat, key site of Hajj
male · Arabic · 6 letters
Arfa
Elevated, honored, wise
female · Arabic · 4 letters
Arham
More merciful
male · Arabic · 5 letters
Arif
Knowledgeable, wise, aware
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Arman
Desire, hope, wish
male · Persian · 5 letters
Aroosa
Bride
female · Urdu/South Asian · 6 letters
Arqam
Spotted; name of a prominent early companion, Al-Arqam
male · Sahabi · 5 letters
Arsalan
Lion
male · Persian · 7 letters
Arsh
Throne (of Allah)
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Arshad
More rightly guided
male · Arabic · 6 letters
Arwa
Mountain goat; name of a female companion of the Prophet
female · Sahabi · 4 letters
Asad
Lion
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Asadullah
Lion of Allah; title given to Hamza and Ali
male · Arabic · 9 letters
Asalah
Authenticity, purity, nobility of origin
female · Arabic · 6 letters
Asghar
Smaller, younger
male · Arabic · 6 letters
Ashfaq
Compassion, kindness, sympathy
male · Persian · 6 letters
Ashiq
Lover, devotee
male · Persian · 5 letters
Ashraf
More honorable, most noble
male · Arabic · 6 letters
Asif
Forgiving; name of Prophet Sulaiman's vizier
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Asim
Protector, guardian, defender
male · Arabic · 4 letters
Asiya
One who nurses/cares; Pharaoh's righteous wife
female · Quranic · 5 letters
Aslam
Safer, more secure; also a companion's name
male · Sahabi · 5 letters
Asma
Names; daughter of Abu Bakr, a noted companion
female · Sahabi · 4 letters
Asra
Night journey, from the Prophet's Isra
female · Quranic · 4 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.