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

Bahira

Dazzling, brilliant, radiant

female · Arabic · 6 letters

Bahiya

Beautiful, radiant

female · Arabic · 6 letters

Bakhtawar

Fortunate, prosperous

male · Persian · 9 letters

Bakr

Young camel; part of the name Abu Bakr

male · Sahabi · 4 letters

Balqis

Queen of Sheba, mentioned in the Quran

female · Quranic · 6 letters

Banafsha

Violet flower

female · Persian · 8 letters

Banu

Lady, princess

female · Persian · 4 letters

Baqir

One who splits open knowledge; title of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Barakat

Blessings

male · Arabic · 7 letters

Barira

Freed slave of Aisha, a notable early Muslim woman

female · Sahabi · 6 letters

Baseer

Insightful, perceptive, seeing

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Bashir

Bearer of good news

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Basil

Brave, valiant

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Basim

Smiling

male · Arabic · 5 letters

Basira

Insightful, perceptive, wise

female · Arabic · 6 letters

Basma

Smile

female · Arabic · 5 letters

Bassam

One who smiles often

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Batul

Chaste, virginal; title of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet

female · Arabic · 5 letters

Behnam

Good name, renowned

male · Persian · 6 letters

Bilal

Moisture, water; the Prophet's companion and first muezzin

male · Sahabi · 5 letters

Burhan

Proof, evidence, clear argument

male · Arabic · 6 letters

Burhanuddin

Proof of the faith

male · Arabic · 11 letters

Bushra

Good news, glad tidings

female · Quranic · 6 letters

Buthaina

Tender, delicate, graceful

female · Arabic · 8 letters

Canan

Beloved, sweetheart

female · Turkish · 5 letters

Celal

Majesty, glory (Turkish form of Jalal)

male · Turkish · 5 letters

Celaleddin

Majesty of the faith (Turkish form of Jalaluddin)

male · Turkish · 10 letters

Cemal

Beauty, grace (Turkish form of Jamal)

male · Turkish · 5 letters

Cemile

Beautiful (Turkish form of Jamila)

female · Turkish · 6 letters

Ceylan

Gazelle

female · Turkish · 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.