masculine arabic names

Aban - Old Arabic name Abbas - Description of a lion Abbud - Worshipper Abbudin - Worshippers Abdul, Abdel, 'Abd al - Servant (of Allah) Abdul-'Adl - Servant of the Just Abdul-Ahad - Servant of the One Abdul-Alim - Servant of the Omniscient Abdul-Aliyy - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Azim - Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Aziz - Servant of the Powerful (Dear) One Abdul-Badi - Servant of the Incomparable Abdul-Ba'ith - Servant of the Resurrector Abdul-Baqi - Servant of the Everlasting Abdul-Bari - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Barr - Servant of the Source of All Goodness Abdul-Basir - Servant of the All-Seeing Abdul-Basit - Servant of the Extender Abdul-Fattah - Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) Abdul-Ghaffar - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Ghafur - Servant of the Forgiving Abdul-Ghani - Servant of the Self-Sufficient Abdul-Hadi - Servant of the Guide Abdul-Hafiz - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Hakam - Servant of the Arbitrator Abdul-Hakim - Servant of the Wise One Abdul-Halim - Servant of the Patient One Abdul-Hamid - Servant of the Praised One Abdul-Haqq - Servant of the Truth Abdul-Hasib - Servant of the Respected, Esteemed Abdul-Hayy - Servant of the Living Abdul-Jabbar - Servant of the Compeller Abdul-Jalil - Servant of the Great, Revered One Abdul-Karim - Servant of the Noble, Generous One Abdul-Khabir - Servant of the Aware Abdul-Khaliq - Servant of the Creator Abdul-Latif - Servant of the Kind One Abdul-Malik - Servant of the Master (or King) Abdul-Majid - Servant of the Glorious One Abdul-Matin - Servant of the Firm, Strong Abdul-Mubdi' - Servant of the Originator Abdul-Mughni - Servant of the Enricher Abdul-Muhaimin - Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector Abdul-Muhsi - Servant of the Reckoner Abdul-Muhyi - Servant of the Giver of Life Abdul-Mu'id - Servant of the Restorer Abdul-Mu'izz - Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory

Abdul-Mujib - Servant of the Responder Abdul-Mu'min - Servant of the Giver of Faith Abdul-Muqaddim - Servant of the Expediter Abdul-Muqtadir - Servant of the Powerful Abdul-Musawwir - Servant of the Fashioner Abdul-Muta'al - Servant of the Most High Abdul-Nafi' - Servant of the Benefactor Abdul-Nasser - Servant of the Victorious One Abdul-Nasir - Servant of the Helper, Protector Abdul-Nur - Servant of the Light Abdul-Qadir - Servant of the Capable Abdul-Qahhar - Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty Abdul-Qawi - Servant of the Most Strong Abdul-Qayyum - Servant of the Self-Subsisting Abdul-Quddus - Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi' - Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem) Abdul-Rahim - Servant of the Merciful Abdul-Rahman - Servant of the Beneficent Abdul-Rashid - Servant of the Rightly Guided One Abdul-Ra'uf - Servant of the Compassionate Abdul-Razzaq - Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider Abdul-Sabur - Servant of the Patient Abdul-Salam - Servant of the Peace Abdul-Samad - Servant of the Eternal Abdul-Sami - Servant of the All-Hearing Abdul-Sattar - Servant of the Protector Abdul-Shahid - Servant of the Witness Abdul-Shakur - Servant of the Most Thankful Abdul-Tawwab - Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Wadud - Servant of the Loving Abdul-Wahhab - Servant of the Giver Abdul-Wahid - Servant of the Unique One Abdul-Wajid - Servant of the Finder Abdul-Wakil - Servant of the Trustee Abdul-Wali - Servant of the Governor Abdul-Waliy - Servant of the Protecting Abdul-Warith - Servant of the Supreme Inheritor Abdul-Zahir - Servant of the Manifest Abdullah - Servant of God 'Abid - Worshipper, adorer 'Abidin - Worshippers, adorers Abu Bakr - Name of one of the Prophet's companions Abu al Khayr - One who does good Adan - (Garden of) Eden Adel, 'Adil - Just Adham - Black or dark Adib - Cultured, well mannered one 'Adli - Judicial, juridicial Adnan, 'Adnan - Old Arabic name 'Afif, Afeef - Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed - Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "Muhammad" 'Ajib - Wonderful 'Akif - Focused Akil - Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason Akram - Most generous Ala' - Nobility, excellence Ala' al Din - Excellence of faith

Al 'Abbas - Description of a lion; name of the Prophet's uncle Aladdin, Ala' al din - Nobility of faith Al Bara' - Wholesome with innocence Al Hakam - The arbitrator, the judge Al Harith - The plowman Alhasan - The handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandson Alhusain, Alhusayn - Diminutive of the handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandson Ali, 'Ali, 'Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble; name of the Prophet's son-in-law and the Caliph Alim - Wise or learned Almahdi - Guided to the right path Al Safi - Clear, pure, fine Altaf - Kindness Altair - The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra Al Tayyib - The good one Al Tijani - Crowning Al Tufail, Al Tufayl - Old Arabic name Amid - General 'Amid - Support Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthy Amir, Ameer - Ruler, prince, leader 'Amir - Prosperous, populous Amjad - More glorious Ammar, 'Ammar - Builder, constructor 'Amro - Old Arabic name Anas - Very sociable; name of one of the Prophet's companions Anis - Close friend 'Antarah - Heroic; name of an Arab folk hero Anwar - Radiant, full of light 'Aqil - Old Arabic name Arfan - Gratitude Arif - Corporal 'Arif - Aquainted, knowledgable Asad - Lion As'ad - Happy, fortunate, lucky Asadel - Most prosperous one Ashraf - Most honorable Asif - Forgiveness Asim, 'Asim - Protector, defender Aswad - Black Ata', 'Ataa - Gift Ata' Allah - Gift of God Ata' al Rahman - Gift of the Beneficent Athil - Firmly rooted Athir - Favored, preferred Atif, 'Atif - Compassionate, sympathetic Awad, 'Awad - Reward, compensation 'Awf - A plant with a nice smell Aws - To give Awwab - Returning (to Allah) Ayham - Brave Ayman - Lucky; on the right Ayser - Easy in dealing, wealthy Ayyub, Ayoob - A Prophet's name (Job) Aza - Comfort 'Azab - Touring, travelling, wandering Azhar - Most shining, luminous

Azeem, Azim - Defender, referring to one of God's ninety-nine qualities Aziz, 'Aziz - Powerful (dear) Azzam, 'Azzam - Determined, resolved RETURN TO INDEX

Badi - Marvelous Badi al Zaman - The marvel of time Badr - Full moon Badr al Din - Full moon of the faith Badri - One who took part in the battle of Badr Baha, Baha' - Beautiful, magnificent Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din - Magnificence of the faith Bahij - Cheerful Bahir - Dazzling, brilliant Bakr - Old Arabic name Bakri - One who starts work early Baligh - Eloquent Bandar - Seaport, district capital Barakah - Blessing Barir - Faithful Bashir - Bringer of glad tidings Bashshar - Bringer of many glad tidings Basil - Brave Basim, Bassam - Smiling Bayhas - Name of the lion Bilal - Satisfies thirst; name of the Prophet's Muezzin (one who calls for prayer) Bishr - Joy Boulos - Arabic form of "Paul" Budail, Budayl - Name of a companion of the Prophet Burhan - Proof Bushr - Joy, happiness Butrus - Arabic form of "Peter" RETURN TO INDEX

Dabir - Secretary Dani - Near, close Darwish - Dervish Da'ud, Dawud - Beloved; a Prophet's name (David) Dhakir - One who remembers God frequently Dhakiy - Intelligent, bright Dhakwan - Intelligent

Dhul Fiqar - Name of the Prophet's sword Dirar - Old Arabic name Diya - Brightness, light Diya al Din - Brightness of the faith Duqaq RETURN TO INDEX

Fadi - Redeemer Fadil - Generous, honorable, superior Fadl - Favor, surplus Fadl Allah - Favor of Allah Fahd, Fahad - Lynx Fahmi - Understanding Faisal, Faysal - Decisive Fa'iz - Winner Fakhir - Proud, excellent Fakhr al Din - Pride of the faith Fakhri, Fakhry - Honorary Fakih - Legal expert; one who recites the Qu'ran Falah - Success Falih - Successful Faraj, Farraj - Relief, freedom from grief Farhan - Happy Farid, Fareed - Unique, rare Fariq, Fareeq - Lieutenant General Faris - Horseman, knight, cavalier Faruq, Farooq - One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fath - Victory Fathi - Victorious one Fatih - Conqueror Fatin, Fateen - Clever, smart Fawwaz - Most successful Fawzan - Victorious Fawzi - To do with success Fayyad - Overflowing, generous Ferran - Baker Fida - Redemption, sacrifice Fikri - Thought, ideas Firas - Perspicacity Fouad, Fu'ad - Heart Fudail - Excellent in character RETURN TO INDEX

Gamal, Gamali - Camel Ghaith, Ghayth - Rain Ghali - Valuable, dear, beloved, expensive Ghalib - Victor Ghanim - Successful Ghassan - Ardor, vigor (of youth) Ghawth - Succor, to help Ghazi - Conqueror Ghazwan - One on expedition, to conquer Ghiyath - Succorer RETURN TO INDEX

Habbab - Affable, lovable Habib - Beloved Hadad - Syrian god of fertility Haddad - Smith Hadi - Guiding to the right (truth) Hafiz - Protector, one who has memorized the Qur'an Hakem - Ruler, governor Hakim, Hakeem - Wise, one of God's ninety-nine qualities Halim - Mild, gentle, patient Hamal - Lamb Hamas - Enthusiasm Hamdan - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamdi - Of praise Hamid - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Hamim - Intimate, close friend Hamzah - Lion; name of the Prophet's uncle Hana - Arabic form of "John" Hana'i - Of happiness Hanbal - Purity Hani - Happy, delighted, joyful Hanif - True believer Hannad - Old Arabic name Haris - Guardian, protector Harith - Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun - Lofty or exalted; A Prophet's name (Aaron) Hashim - Broker, destroyer of evil; name of the Prophet's great-grandfather Hassan - Beautiful, handsome Hatim - Judge Haydar - Lion Haytham - Young hawk Hayyan - Old Arabic name Hazim - Resolute Hilal, Hilel - The new moon Hilmi - Gentle, calm Hisham - Generosity

Hud, Houd - A Prophet's name Hudad - Name of a pre-Islamic Arabic king Hudhafah - Old Arabic name Hudhaifah, Hudhayfah - Old Arabic name Humam - Brave, noble, courageous, generous Husain, Husayn, Hussein - Beautiful, doer of good deads; a descendent of the Prophet Husam - Sword Husam al Din - Sword of the faith RETURN TO INDEX

Ibrahim - Father of a multitude; a Prophet's name (Abraham) 'Id - Feast, festival Idris - A Prophet's name Ihsan - Kindness, beneficence; highest level of Iman Ihtisham - Modesty, decency 'Ikrimah - Old Arabic name Ilias - A Prophet's name (Elijah) Imad, 'Imad - Support, pillar Imad al Din - Pillar of the faith Imam - Leader (of prayer or community) Imran, 'Imran - Long-lived; a Prophet's name Imtiyaz - Mark of distinction or excellence In'am - Act of benefaction, bestowal Iqbal - Prosperity, good fortune Irfan, 'Irfan - Thankfulness Isa, 'Isa, Eisa - A Prophet's name (Jesus) Isam, 'Isam, Issam - Safeguard Ishaq - A Prophet's name (Isaac) Isma'il - A Prophet's name (Ishmael) Iyad - Pigeon Iyas - Consoling Izz al Din - Might of the faith RETURN TO INDEX

Jabalah - Mountain, hill Jabbar, Jabr - Mighty, brave Jabir - Consoler, comforter Jad Allah - Gift of God Jafar, Ja'far - Rivulet, little creek Jal - Resolution, firm will Jalal - Glory Jalal al Din - Glory of the faith Jalil, Jaleel - Great, revered Jamal - Beauty Jamal al Din - Beauty of the faith

Jamil, Jameel - Beautiful Jarir - One who can pull; name of a famous Arab poet Jasim - Great, big, huge Jaul - Choice Jaun - Kind of plant Jawad - Open-handed, generous Jawdah - Heavy rain, benevolent deed Jawhar - Jewel, essence Jibran - Old Arabic name Jibril - Archangel of Allah (Gabriel) Jihad - Struggle, holy war Jubair, Jubayr - Old Arabic name Jul - Resolution, firm will Jumah, Jumu'ah - (Born on) Friday Junaid, Junayd - Young fighter Juwain, Juwayn - Sibling RETURN TO INDEX

Kadar, Kedar - Powerful Kadeen, Kadin - Friend, companion, confidant Kadeer, Kadir - Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence) Kahil - Friend, lover Kaliq - Creative, refers to a quality of God Kamal - Beauty, perfection Kamil, Kameel - Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God Karam - Generosity Kardal - Mustard seed Karif, Kareef - Born in Autumn Karim, Kareem - Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished Kasib, Kaseeb - Fertile Kaseem, Kasim - Divided Kateb, Katib - Writer, scribe Kazim - Well-tempered, cool, patient Khalaf - Descendent, successor Khaldun, Khaldoon - Old Arabic name Khalid, Khaled - Eternal Khalifah - Caliph Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil - Beautiful, good friend Khalil al Allah - Friend of God; title given to Prophet Ibrahim Khalis - Pure, clear Khatib - Religious Minister Khair al Din - Goodness of the faith Khairi, Khairy, Khayri - Charitable, beneficent Khoury - Priest Khulus - Clearness, purity Khuzaimah, Khuzaymah - Old Arabic name Kutaiba RETURN TO INDEX

Labib, Labeeb - Sensible, intelligent Lablab - Ivy Latif - Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layth - Lion Lu'ay - Shield Lubaid, Lubayd - Old Arabic name Luqman - A Prophet's name Lut - A Prophet's name (Lot) Lutfi - Kind, gentle RETURN TO INDEX

Ma'd - Old Arabic name Madani - Urban, civilized, modern Mahbub - Beloved, dear Mahdi - Guided to the right path Mahfuz - Safe, protected by God Mahir - Skilled Mahjub - Concealed, veiled Mahmud, Mahmoud - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad" Mahrus - Protected (by God) Maimun, Maymun - Lucky Majd - Glory Majdy - Glorious Majd al Din - Glory of the Faith Majid - Glorious Makin - Strong, firm, well-founded Malik - Master, king Mamdouh, Mamduh - One who is commended, praised, glorified Ma'mun - Trustworthy, trusted Ma'n, Ma'in - Benefit Mandhur - Vowed, consecrated to Allah Mansur - Divinely aided, victorious Marghub - Desirable, coveted Marid - Rebellious Ma'ruf - Well-known, good Marwan - Old Arabic name Marzuq - Blessed by God, fortunate Mash'al - Torch Mashhur - Famous Masrur - Happy, joyful Mas'ud - Fortunate, happy, lucky Masun - Well-protected, sheltered Maysarah - Of comfort, ease Mazhar - Appearance Mazin - Old Arabic name Mihran - Name of a companion of the Prophet Mihyar - Name of a famous poet

Mika'il - Name of an Angel (Michael) Miqdad - Name of a Sahabi Misbah - Lamp Mish'al, Mishaal - Torch, light Miyaz - Distinguished, preferred Mu'adh - Protected; name of a companion Mu'awiyah - Young fox (first Umayyad Caliph) Mu'ayyad - Supported (by God) Mubarak - Happy, blessed Mubin - Clear, evident Mudar - An Arabian tribe; name of a great-grandfather of the Prophet Muddaththir - Covered; a title of the Prophet Mufid, Mufeed - Useful, helpful Muflih - Successful Muhab - Dignified Muhair, Muhayr - Skilled Muhammad, Mohammed - Praised, praiseworthy; the name of the Prophet Muhanna - Happy, delighted Muhannad, Muhanned - Sword Muhib - Noble, respected Muhibb - Loving Muhsin - Beneficient, charitable Muhtadi - Rightly guided Muhyi al Din - Reviver of the faith Mu'in - Supporter, helper Mu'izz - Comforter Mujab - One whose prayers were answered Mujahid - Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mukarram - Honored Mukhlis - Faithful, sincere Mukhtar - Chosen Mulham - Inspired Mulhim - Inspiring Mu'mmar - Given or granted long life Mu'min - Believer Mumtaz - Excellent Munahid - Strong Mundhir - Warner, cautioner Munib - Repentent Munif - Exalted, excellent Munir, Muneer - Brilliant, shining Mu'nis - Pleasant companion Munjid - Helper Munsif - Just, right Muntasir - Victorious Murad - Wanted, desired Murshid - Guide Murtada, Murtadi, Murtadhy - Satisfied, contented, pleased Musa, Moosa - A Prophet's name (Moses) Mus'ab - Old Arabic name Mus'ad - Unfettered camel; favored by fortune, lucky Musa'id - Helper, supporter Mushtaq - Longing, yearning Muslih - Conciliator, reformer Muslim - Submitting oneself to God Mustafa - Chosen; one of the Prophet's names Muta' - Obeyed

Mu'tasim - Adhering (to faith, to God) Mutawalli - Entrusted Mu'tazz - Proud, honorable Muthanna - Old Arabic name Muti - Obedient Muwaffaq - Successful Muyassar - Fortunate, facilitated Muzaffar - Victorious Muzzammil - One who is wrapped up; a title of the Prophet RETURN TO INDEX

Nabhan, Nabih - Noble, outstanding Nabighah - Intelligent Nabih - Smart Nabil, Nabeel - Noble Nadhir - Warner Nadim, Nadeem - Friendly, entertaining Nadir - Dear, rare, precious Nafi' - Useful Nahid - Generosity Naif Na'il - Aquirer, earner Na'im - Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji - Safe, survivor Najib, Najeeb - Of noble descent Najid - Lion, brave Najjar - Carpenter Najm al Din - Star of the faith Na'man - Old Arabic name Namir - Good, pure, dear Nash'ah, Nash'at - Growing up, youth Nashwan - Exultant, elated Nasib - Noble, relative Nasih - Advisor, counselor Nasim - Fresh air Nasir - Protector, helper, supporter Nasir al Din - Protector of the faith Nasr, Nasser - Victory Nasri - Of victory Nasuh - Sincere, faithful Nawaf, Nawwaf - High, lofty Nawfal - Generous; old Arabic name for the sea Nayif, Naif - High, excellent Nazih, Nazeeh - Pure, chaste Nazim, Nazeem - Arranger, adjuster Nazmi - Arranger, organizer Nibras - Lamp, light Nidal - Struggle Nijad - Tall, dominant Nimr - Tiger Nizar - Old Arabic name Nu'aim, Nu'aym - Name of several of the Prophet's companions

Nuh, Nooh - A Prophet's name (Noah) Nuhaid, Nuhayd - Big Numair - Panther Nu'man - Blood, red Nur al Din - Brightness of the faith Nuri, Noori - Shining, brightness Nusrah, Nusrat - Help, support RETURN TO INDEX

Qasim - Divider, distributor Qays, Qais - Firm Qudamah - Courageous Qusay - Old Arabic name Qatadah - Name of a companion of the Prophet Qutaybah, Qutaibah - Irritable, impatient Qutb - Leader Qutuz RETURN TO INDEX

Rabah - Gainer, winner Rabi - Spring, breeze Radi - Satisfied, content Rafi - Exalting Rafid - Support Rafiq - Kind, friend Raghib, Ragheb - Desirous, willing Raghid - Pleasant Rahman - Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu'ran Ra'id - Leader Ra'if - Merciful, gentle Rais - Captain Raja - Hope Rajab - Seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar Raji - Hoping, full of hope Rajih - Having the upper hand, more acceptable Rakin - Respectful, firm, confident Ramadan - Ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar; month of fasting

Rami - Marksman Ramih - Arcturus (brightest star in constellation Bootes) Ramiz - Honored, respected Ramzi - Symbolic Rani - To gaze, gazing Rashad - Integrity of conduct, maturity, wisdom Rashid - One of good council; rightly guided, wise, having true faith Rasil - Messenger Rasin - Composed Rasmi - Formal, official Rasul - Messenger Ratib - Regular, arranger Ra'uf - Compassionate Rayhan - Sweet basil; favored by God Rayyan - Luxuriant; one of the gates of paradise Razin - Composed, subtle Reda, Rida, Ridha - (In God's) favor; contentment, satisfaction Ridwan - Acceptance, satisfaction; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven Rihab - Vastness Riyad, Riyadh - Gardens Rizq - Subsistence, blessing of God Ruhi - Spiritual Rushd - Maturity, wisdom, sensible conduct Rushdi - Mature, wise Ruwaid, Ruwayd - Walking gently RETURN TO INDEX

Saad - Good luck Sa'adah - Happiness Sab - Lion Sabih, Sabeeh - Beautiful, pleasant, fond Sabir, Sabeer - Patient, persevering Sabri - Of patience, perseverence Sa'd - Good luck Sa'd al Din - Good of the Faith Sadad - Right thing to do, lucky hand Sadid - Relevant, correct, right Sadiq - Sincere, truthful Sa'dun - Happy Sa'eed, Sa'id - Happy Safi - Pure, clear Safiy - Best friend Safiy al Din - Best friend of the faith Safuh - Forgiving Safwah, Safwat - The best, the chosen Safwan - Rock, solid, pure Sahib - Companion Sahir - Wakeful Sahl - Easy to deal with Sa'ib - Appropriate, correct Saif, Sayf, Seif - Sword (of religion)

Saif al Din - Sword of the faith Sajid - One who worships God Sajjad - One who worships a lot Sakhr - Rock Salah - Righteousness Salah al Din - Righteousness of the Faith; name of the Muslim leader who liberated Jerusalem fro Crusaders Salamah - Safety Saleh, Salih - Good, right; a Prophet's name Salim, Saleem - Safe, healthy, whole, flawless Salman - Healthy, safe, wholesome; name fo the first Persian to embrace Islam Sami - High, lofty, elevated Samih - Forgiver Samir, Sameer - Entertaining companion Samman - Grocer Saqr - Falcon Sariyah - Clouds at night; name of a companion of the Prophet Sati - Shining, bright Saud - Fortunate Sayyid - Master Sha'ban - Eighth month of the Muslim lunar calendar Shadi - Singer, enchanter Shadin - Fawn, young deer Shafi - Mediator Shafiq, Shafeeq - Kind, compassionate, tender Shahid - Witness Shahin - Hawk Shahir - Well-known, famous Shakib - Present, gift, reward Shakir - Thankful Shams al Din - Sun of the faith Shamal - Wind that comes from the north Shamil - All comprehensive Shamim - Fragrant Sharaf - Honor Sharif, Shareef - Honest, honorable, noble, distinguished Shawqi - Affectionate Shihab - Flame, blaze Shihab al Din - Star of the Faith Shihad - Honey Shu'aib, Shu'ayb - A Prophet's name Shukri - Thankfulness Shumayl - Complete Siddiq - Truthful, upright Sinan - Spearhead Siraj - Lighted torch Siraj al Din - Light of the faith Sofian - Devoted Subhi - Early morning Sufyan - Old Arabic name Suhaib, Suhayb - Of reddish hair or complexion; name of the first Roman to embrace Islam Suhail, Suhayl - Gentle, easy; the name of a star Suhaim, Suhaym - Arrow Sulaiman, Sulayman - A Prophet's name (Solomon) Sultan - Sultan, king Sumrah - Brownness Suraqah - Name of a companion of the Prophet

Su'ud, Suoud - Good luck RETURN TO INDEX

Tahir - Pure, clean, chaste, modest Tahsin - Beautification Taim Allah, Taym Allah - Servant of God Taj - Crown Taj al Din - Crown of the faith Talal - Nice, admirable Talib - Seeker (of truth) Tamim - Strong, complete Tamir - Rich; one who owns date palm trees Tamam - Generous Tammam - Perfection, strength Taqiy - Devout, God-fearing Tarif, Tareef - Rare, uncommon Tariq - Name of a star Taslim - Submission Tawfiq - Success (granted by God), reconciliation Tawhid - Believing in one God Taymullah - Servant of God Taysir - Facilitation (granted by God) Tayyib - Good or delicate Thabit - Firm Thamir, Thamer - Fruitful, productive Thaqib - Shooting Star Thawab - Reward Thawban - Name of a companion of the Prophet RETURN TO INDEX

'Ubaidah, 'Ubaydah - Servant of God Ubaid - Faithful Ubayy - One with high self-esteem 'Udail, 'Udayl - Old Arabic name 'Uday - One who runs fast 'Umar, Omar - Name of the second Caliph Umarah - Old Arabic name Umayr, Umair - Old Arabic name Umayyah - Famous Arabian tribe 'Urwah - Support, handle Usaim, Usaym - lion cub Usama, Usamah - Description of a lion 'Utbah - Old Arabic name Uthal - Name of a mountain Uthman - Name of tht third Caliph

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Waddah - Bright, brilliant Wadi - Calm, peaceful Wadid - Favorable, devoted, fond Wafiq, Wafeeq - Successful Wahab - Giving Wahhab - To give, to donate Wahid - Singular, exclusive, unequalled Wa'il - Coming back (for Shelter); one of the companions of the Prophet Wajdi - Of strong emotion, passion and love Wajid - Smooth land Wajih - Noble, notable, distinguished Wakil - Lawyer Walid, Waleed - Newborn child Walif - Befriending Waliy Allah - Supporter of God Waliy al Din - Supporter of the faith Waqar - Dignity, sobriety Waqqas - Old Arabic name Ward - Blossoms, flowers Wasif - Describer Wasil - Considerate, inseperable friend Wasim, Waseem - Graceful, good looking Wazir - Minister RETURN TO INDEX

Yahya - A Prophet's name (John) Yaman - Good tidings Ya'qub - A Prophet's name (Jacob) Yasar, Yasser - Wealth, comfort, ease Yasin, Yaseen - The two opening letters of Surah 36 in the Qur'an; one of the Prophet's names Yasir - Wealthy Yazan - Od Arabic name Yazid, Yazeed - God will increase, enhance Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf - To increase (in power and influence); a Prophet's name (Joseph) Yunus, Yoonus - A Prophet's name (Jonah)

Yushua - God saves Yusri - Well-to-do, wealthy Yusuf - A Prophet's name (Joseph) RETURN TO INDEX

Zafar - Victory Zafir - Victorious Zahid - Self-denying, abstentious, ascetic Zahir - Bright, shining, flowery Zaid, Zayd - Increase, growth, abundance Zaim - Brigadier General Zain, Zayn - Beauty Zarif - Nice, graceful, humorous Zakariyya - A Prophet's name (Zakaria) Zaki, Zaky - Pure Zakwan - Intuitive Ziyad - Super abundance Zubair, Zubayr - Strong, powerful, smart Zuhair, Zuhayr - Bright, having flowers