Traditional Islamic Boy Names can carry family memories, a meaningful word, or a connection with Muslim history. This collection brings together 200 distinct names, with the English form, Arabic and Urdu spellings, meanings in three languages, and a short explanation. Similar English spellings are kept separate only when the original names are genuinely different.
اس فہرست میں ۲۰۰ نام، ان کے عربی اور اردو املا، انگریزی، اردو اور عربی معانی، اور مختصر تشریح دی گئی ہے۔ قرآنی نام، قرآنی الفاظ اور مسلمانوں میں رائج نام الگ نوعیت رکھتے ہیں۔
Quick Answer
For traditional Islamic boy names, Abdullah and Abdur Rahman have a specific commendation in Sahih Muslim 2132. Muhammad and Ahmad appear as personal names in the Quran. Prophetic names and familiar Muslim names should be read with their original spellings and source notes, rather than assumed to have identical types of religious evidence.
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How to Read the Meanings and Sources
Q references point to Quran passages; H references point to numbered reports in Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Muslim. They establish only what the linked passage actually says. L and D references are linguistic sources. Links are grouped at the end. For ordinary Arabic word names, the meanings are lexical glosses; they are not claimed to be definitions given by a hadith.
A Quranic word is not automatically a Quranic personal name. A name familiar in Muslim families is not automatically exclusively Islamic. Some inherited proper names have debated origins: those cards give the name’s identity or alternative explanations instead of a fabricated translation. Urdu and Arabic glosses here are editorial translations and explanations, not quotations from scripture.
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Traditional Islamic Boy Names: Names 1–10 — Muhammad to Musa
1. Muhammad — محمد — محمد
English meaning / name identity: Much praised; praiseworthy
اردو معنی: بہت زیادہ سراہا گیا؛ قابل تعریف
المعنى بالعربية: كثير الخصال المحمودة
Meaning explained: The personal name appears in Quran 3:144. Bukhari records permission to use the Prophet’s name. [Q1, H1]
2. Ahmad — أحمد — احمد
English meaning / name identity: More praiseworthy; most deserving of praise
اردو معنی: زیادہ قابل تعریف
المعنى بالعربية: أكثر استحقاقا للحمد
Meaning explained: Quran 61:6 explicitly contains Ahmad. It shares the praise root with Muhammad, but is a distinct name. [Q2]
3. Abdullah — عبد الله — عبداللہ
English meaning / name identity: Servant of Allah
اردو معنی: اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله
Meaning explained: Sahih Muslim 2132 specifically identifies Abdullah among the names most beloved to Allah. [H2]
4. Abdur Rahman — عبد الرحمن — عبدالرحمٰن
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Most Merciful
اردو معنی: نہایت مہربان اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد للرحمن
Meaning explained: This complete devotional compound is specifically commended together with Abdullah in Sahih Muslim 2132. [H2]
5. Ibrahim — إبراهيم — ابراہیم
English meaning / name identity: Ibrahim; Arabic form of Abraham
اردو معنی: حضرت ابراہیمؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم إبراهيم عليه السلام
Meaning explained: An inherited prophetic name. The cited Quranic passage establishes identity, not an Arabic dictionary derivation. [Q3a]
6. Ismail — إسماعيل — اسماعیل
English meaning / name identity: Ismail; Arabic form of Ishmael
اردو معنی: حضرت اسماعیلؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم إسماعيل عليه السلام
Meaning explained: This prophetic name has a pre-Arabic linguistic history; Quran 6:86 names its bearer. [Q5]
7. Ishaq — إسحاق — اسحاق
English meaning / name identity: Ishaq; Arabic form of Isaac
اردو معنی: حضرت اسحاقؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم إسحاق عليه السلام
Meaning explained: The Quran names Ishaq. Do not treat a translated description of his life as the literal meaning of his name. [Q3]
8. Yaqub — يعقوب — یعقوب
English meaning / name identity: Yaqub; Arabic form of Jacob
اردو معنی: حضرت یعقوبؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم يعقوب عليه السلام
Meaning explained: This is an inherited prophetic proper name, rather than an ordinary Arabic adjective. [Q3]
9. Yusuf — يوسف — یوسف
English meaning / name identity: Yusuf; Arabic form of Joseph
اردو معنی: حضرت یوسفؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم يوسف عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Beauty is associated with the prophet’s story, but it is not the literal Arabic translation of Yusuf. [Q3]
10. Musa — موسى — موسیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Musa; Arabic form of Moses
اردو معنی: حضرت موسیٰؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم موسى عليه السلام
Meaning explained: The name is scripturally established. Its deeper linguistic origin is debated and is not settled by an Arabic root gloss. [Q3]
Names 11–20 — Harun to Ayyub
11. Harun — هارون — ہارون
English meaning / name identity: Harun; Arabic form of Aaron
اردو معنی: حضرت ہارونؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم هارون عليه السلام
Meaning explained: A prophetic proper name whose original etymology is uncertain; the Quranic reference establishes the name. [Q3]
12. Dawud — داود — داؤد
English meaning / name identity: Dawud; Arabic form of David
اردو معنی: حضرت داؤدؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم داود عليه السلام
Meaning explained: A traditional prophetic name; it should not be assigned a newly invented Arabic meaning. [Q3]
13. Sulayman — سليمان — سلیمان
English meaning / name identity: Sulayman; Arabic form of Solomon
اردو معنی: حضرت سلیمانؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم سليمان عليه السلام
Meaning explained: The name has a pre-Arabic history. The verse confirms the prophetic bearer rather than defining the word. [Q3]
14. Yahya — يحيى — یحییٰ
English meaning / name identity: Yahya; also resembles the Arabic verb lives
اردو معنی: حضرت یحییٰؑ کا نام؛ زندہ رہنے کے لفظ سے مشابہ
المعنى بالعربية: اسم يحيى؛ ويشبه فعل يحيا
Meaning explained: Quran 19:7 expressly announces this name. Similarity to an Arabic verb should not be presented as a complete historical etymology. [Q6]
15. Zakariyya — زكريا — زکریا
English meaning / name identity: Zakariyya; Arabic form of Zechariah
اردو معنی: حضرت زکریاؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم زكريا عليه السلام
Meaning explained: An inherited prophetic name, not a Quranic Arabic adjective meaning wealth or royalty. [Q4]
16. Isa — عيسى — عیسیٰ
English meaning / name identity: Isa; Quranic name of Jesus
اردو معنی: حضرت عیسیٰؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم عيسى عليه السلام
Meaning explained: The Quranic identity is clear; the route and original etymology of the form Isa are debated. [Q4]
17. Adam — آدم — آدم
English meaning / name identity: Adam; prophetic proper name
اردو معنی: حضرت آدمؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم آدم عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Classical explanations connect the name with earth or complexion; the cited verse does not supply a definitive etymology. [Q7]
18. Nuh — نوح — نوح
English meaning / name identity: Nuh; Arabic form of Noah
اردو معنی: حضرت نوحؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم نوح عليه السلام
Meaning explained: This is a prophetic proper name. A life story or a similar-sounding Arabic word is not automatically its literal meaning. [Q3]
19. Idris — إدريس — ادریس
English meaning / name identity: Idris; prophetic proper name
اردو معنی: حضرت ادریسؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم إدريس عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Quran 19:56 names Idris. A popular connection with studying is an interpretation, not an explicit Quranic definition. [Q8]
20. Ayyub — أيوب — ایوب
English meaning / name identity: Ayyub; Arabic form of Job
اردو معنی: حضرت ایوبؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم أيوب عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Patience is a cherished association with the prophet; it is not a literal translation supplied by Quran 6:84. [Q3]
Names 21–30 — Yunus to Ali
21. Yunus — يونس — یونس
English meaning / name identity: Yunus; Arabic form of Jonah
اردو معنی: حضرت یونسؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم يونس عليه السلام
Meaning explained: A prophetic name recorded in the Quran, with a linguistic history older than its Arabic form. [Q5]
22. Hud — هود — ہود
English meaning / name identity: Hud; prophetic proper name
اردو معنی: حضرت ہودؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم هود عليه السلام
Meaning explained: The name is established in scripture, while its original linguistic meaning is not certain. [Q9]
23. Salih — صالح — صالح
English meaning / name identity: Righteous; good
اردو معنی: نیک؛ صالح
المعنى بالعربية: ذو صلاح
Meaning explained: Unlike many inherited prophetic names, Salih is also a clear Arabic adjective; Quran 7:73 names the prophet. [Q10]
24. Shuayb — شعيب — شعیب
English meaning / name identity: Shuayb; traditional prophetic name
اردو معنی: حضرت شعیبؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم شعيب عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Lexical explanations relate it to a diminutive of a branch or group; the cited verse confirms the prophet’s name. [Q11]
25. Ilyas — إلياس — الیاس
English meaning / name identity: Ilyas; Arabic form of Elijah
اردو معنی: حضرت الیاسؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم إلياس عليه السلام
Meaning explained: A prophetic proper name with a pre-Arabic linguistic history, not an ordinary Arabic personality adjective. [Q4]
26. Al-Yasa — اليسع — الیسع
English meaning / name identity: Al-Yasa; Quranic name of Elisha
اردو معنی: حضرت الیسعؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم اليسع عليه السلام
Meaning explained: Quran 6:86 records the name. Its identity should be distinguished from speculative Arabic translations. [Q5]
27. Lut — لوط — لوط
English meaning / name identity: Lut; Arabic form of Lot
اردو معنی: حضرت لوطؑ کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم لوط عليه السلام
Meaning explained: A scriptural proper name; its inclusion is based on the prophet, not a modern English association. [Q5]
28. Umar — عمر — عمر
English meaning / name identity: Life; flourishing life
اردو معنی: زندگی؛ آباد زندگی
المعنى بالعربية: حياة وعمران
Meaning explained: The name is related to the Arabic vocabulary of living and flourishing; it is familiar from early Muslim history.
29. Uthman — عثمان — عثمان
English meaning / name identity: Traditionally a bustard chick
اردو معنی: حباری پرندے کا بچہ، روایتی لغوی معنی
المعنى بالعربية: فرخ الحبارى، في التفسير المعجمي
Meaning explained: An old Arabic animal-based name whose historical familiarity is separate from its literal lexical meaning.
30. Ali — علي — علی
English meaning / name identity: High; elevated
اردو معنی: بلند؛ عالی مرتبہ
المعنى بالعربية: رفيع؛ عال
Meaning explained: As a human name, Ali expresses elevation or distinction, not divine perfection.
Names 31–40 — Hasan to Saeed
31. Hasan — حسن — حسن
English meaning / name identity: Good; beautiful
اردو معنی: اچھا؛ خوب صورت
المعنى بالعربية: حسن؛ جميل
Meaning explained: This entry uses حسن. حسّان, Hassan, is a distinct related form, not merely a doubled English letter.
32. Husayn — حسين — حسین
English meaning / name identity: Little Hasan; beautiful little one
اردو معنی: حسن کی تصغیر؛ پیارا خوب صورت
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير حسن
Meaning explained: A diminutive form of Hasan, with its own established use as a personal name.
33. Hamzah — حمزة — حمزہ
English meaning / name identity: Strong; traditionally also a lion name
اردو معنی: مضبوط؛ شیر کے ناموں میں بھی
المعنى بالعربية: شدة وقوة؛ ومن أسماء الأسد
Meaning explained: Several lexical associations are recorded. Do not turn the name into a promise of physical strength.
34. Abbas — عباس — عباس
English meaning / name identity: Stern; austere
اردو معنی: سخت رو؛ پُرہیبت
المعنى بالعربية: كثير العبوس
Meaning explained: An old descriptive name. Its respected historical use does not require replacing its literal sense with a flattering invention.
35. Bilal — بلال — بلال
English meaning / name identity: Moisture; something that moistens
اردو معنی: نمی؛ تر کرنے والی چیز
المعنى بالعربية: نداوة؛ ما يبلّ
Meaning explained: The lexical meaning concerns moisture, separate from the honored memory of Bilal in Muslim history.
36. Khalid — خالد — خالد
English meaning / name identity: Lasting; enduring
اردو معنی: باقی رہنے والا؛ دیرپا
المعنى بالعربية: باقٍ؛ دائم
Meaning explained: In an ordinary personal name this expresses endurance; it is not a theological claim that a human lives forever.
37. Talhah — طلحة — طلحہ
English meaning / name identity: A talh tree
اردو معنی: طلح کا درخت
المعنى بالعربية: شجرة من الطلح
Meaning explained: A traditional tree-based name. Exact botanical identification can vary across lexical explanations.
38. Zubayr — زبير — زبیر
English meaning / name identity: Traditionally strong; firm
اردو معنی: مضبوط؛ پختہ
المعنى بالعربية: قوي؛ شديد، في التفسير التقليدي
Meaning explained: A classical Arabic name with lexical explanations of strength; it is not a Quranic adjective in this list.
39. Saad — سعد — سعد
English meaning / name identity: Happiness; good fortune
اردو معنی: خوشی؛ سعادت
المعنى بالعربية: سعادة ويُمن
Meaning explained: A positive lexical sense, not a claim that the spelling controls a person’s luck.
40. Saeed — سعيد — سعید
English meaning / name identity: Happy; fortunate
اردو معنی: خوش؛ سعادت مند
المعنى بالعربية: مسرور؛ سعيد
Meaning explained: Related to Saad but a distinct grammatical form and a separate established name.
Names 41–50 — Abdur Rahim to Abdul Wahhab
The next 20 entries are devotional compounds. Abd means servant; the divine attribute explains whom the person serves. The complete human compound need not appear in the Quran even when the divine attribute does. Only the two names specifically identified in Muslim 2132 are described here as specifically commended in that report.
41. Abdur Rahim — عبد الرحيم — عبدالرحیم
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Merciful
اردو معنی: رحیم اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الرحيم
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q12]
42. Abdul Aziz — عبد العزيز — عبدالعزیز
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Almighty
اردو معنی: غالب و زبردست اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله العزيز
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q12]
43. Abdul Malik — عبد الملك — عبدالملک
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Sovereign
اردو معنی: حقیقی بادشاہ اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الملك
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q12]
44. Abdul Karim — عبد الكريم — عبدالکریم
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Generous
اردو معنی: کریم اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الكريم
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q24]
45. Abdul Latif — عبد اللطيف — عبداللطیف
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Subtle and Kind
اردو معنی: لطیف و مہربان اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله اللطيف
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q23]
46. Abdul Hakim — عبد الحكيم — عبدالحکیم
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the All-Wise
اردو معنی: حکمت والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الحكيم
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q12]
47. Abdul Halim — عبد الحليم — عبدالحلیم
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Forbearing
اردو معنی: بردبار اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الحليم
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q13]
48. Abdul Ghaffar — عبد الغفار — عبدالغفار
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Ever-Forgiving
اردو معنی: بہت بخشنے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الغفار
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q15]
49. Abdul Ghafur — عبد الغفور — عبدالغفور
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the All-Forgiving
اردو معنی: بخشنے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الغفور
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q22]
50. Abdul Wahhab — عبد الوهاب — عبدالوہاب
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Bestower
اردو معنی: بہت عطا کرنے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الوهاب
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q14]
Names 51–60 — Abdur Razzaq to Abdul Qayyum
51. Abdur Razzaq — عبد الرزاق — عبدالرزاق
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Provider
اردو معنی: رزق دینے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الرزاق
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q16]
52. Abdul Fattah — عبد الفتاح — عبدالفتاح
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Opener and Judge
اردو معنی: فیصلہ فرمانے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الفتاح
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q17]
53. Abdul Qadir — عبد القادر — عبدالقادر
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the All-Powerful
اردو معنی: قدرت والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله القادر
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q18]
54. Abdul Majid — عبد المجيد — عبدالمجید
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Glorious
اردو معنی: بزرگی والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله المجيد
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q19]
55. Abdul Hamid — عبد الحميد — عبدالحمید
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Praiseworthy
اردو معنی: حمد کے لائق اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الحميد
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q19]
56. Abdul Ghani — عبد الغني — عبدالغنی
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Self-Sufficient
اردو معنی: بے نیاز اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الغني
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q20]
57. Abdul Hafiz — عبد الحفيظ — عبدالحفیظ
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Preserver
اردو معنی: نگہبان اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الحفيظ
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q21]
58. Abdul Wadud — عبد الودود — عبدالودود
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the All-Loving
اردو معنی: محبت فرمانے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله الودود
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q22]
59. Abdus Salam — عبد السلام — عبدالسلام
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Source of Peace
اردو معنی: سلامتی والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله السلام
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q12]
60. Abdul Qayyum — عبد القيوم — عبدالقیوم
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Self-Subsisting Sustainer
اردو معنی: سب کو قائم رکھنے والے اللہ کا بندہ
المعنى بالعربية: عبد لله القيوم
Meaning explained: Abd identifies the human as Allah’s servant. The verse supports the divine attribute, not a named human bearing the full compound. [Q25]
Names 61–70 — Anas to Salman
61. Anas — أنس — انس
English meaning / name identity: Companionship; friendliness
اردو معنی: انس؛ محبت بھری رفاقت
المعنى بالعربية: ألفة ومؤانسة
Meaning explained: The meaning concerns being at ease with someone and enjoying friendly company.
62. Ammar — عمار — عمار
English meaning / name identity: One who builds or maintains; flourishing
اردو معنی: آباد کرنے والا؛ تعمیر کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: كثير التعمير
Meaning explained: The intensified form relates to building, maintaining, and making a place thrive.
63. Yasir — ياسر — یاسر
English meaning / name identity: At ease; one who has ease
اردو معنی: آسانی والا؛ آسودہ
المعنى بالعربية: ذو يسر
Meaning explained: The lexical sense concerns ease; it is not a promise of wealth or an effortless life.
64. Muadh — معاذ — معاذ
English meaning / name identity: Protected; given refuge
اردو معنی: پناہ دیا گیا؛ محفوظ
المعنى بالعربية: مُعاذ؛ محمي
Meaning explained: The meaning concerns receiving protection or refuge, not granting protection independently of Allah.
65. Musab — مصعب — مصعب
English meaning / name identity: Difficult; hard to tame
اردو معنی: دشوار؛ قابو میں مشکل
المعنى بالعربية: صعب؛ غير مذلل
Meaning explained: An old Arabic name. Its familiar historical use should not be confused with an invented meaning such as victory.
66. Usamah — أسامة — اسامہ
English meaning / name identity: Lion
اردو معنی: شیر
المعنى بالعربية: أسد
Meaning explained: One of the traditional Arabic names for a lion, used as a human personal name.
67. Zayd — زيد — زید
English meaning / name identity: Increase; growth
اردو معنی: اضافہ؛ بڑھوتری
المعنى بالعربية: زيادة ونماء
Meaning explained: A short Arabic name built from the vocabulary of increase; this is a meaning, not a guarantee of prosperity.
68. Ziyad — زياد — زیاد
English meaning / name identity: Abundance; increase
اردو معنی: زیادتی؛ کثرت
المعنى بالعربية: زيادة وكثرة
Meaning explained: Related to Zayd through its root, but a distinct established form rather than an alternative spelling.
69. Jafar — جعفر — جعفر
English meaning / name identity: Stream; small river
اردو معنی: نہر؛ چھوٹی ندی
المعنى بالعربية: نهر صغير
Meaning explained: A traditional landscape name with a clear water-related lexical sense.
70. Salman — سلمان — سلمان
English meaning / name identity: Traditionally connected with safety
اردو معنی: سلامتی سے متعلق روایتی نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم يرتبط بالسلامة في التفسير الشائع
Meaning explained: A long-used Muslim name. The association with safety should not be turned into a promise of immunity from harm.
Names 71–80 — Salim to Rashid
71. Salim — سالم — سالم
English meaning / name identity: Safe; sound; unharmed
اردو معنی: سلامت؛ بے ضرر
المعنى بالعربية: سالم من الأذى
Meaning explained: An ordinary Arabic adjective used as a name, expressing soundness and safety.
72. Suhayb — صهيب — صہیب
English meaning / name identity: Reddish; reddish-haired
اردو معنی: سرخی مائل؛ سرخی مائل بالوں والا
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير أصهب
Meaning explained: A traditional descriptive diminutive, not a statement that a name determines appearance.
73. Suhayl — سهيل — سہیل
English meaning / name identity: Diminutive related to ease; also Canopus
اردو معنی: سہل کی تصغیر؛ ایک ستارے کا نام
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير سهل؛ واسم نجم
Meaning explained: The word has both a name-form explanation and an astronomical use. No lucky-star claim follows from it.
74. Sufyan — سفيان — سفیان
English meaning / name identity: Traditionally linked with swift movement
اردو معنی: تیز حرکت سے منسوب روایتی نام
المعنى بالعربية: يرتبط بالسفي أو سرعة الحركة في التفسير التقليدي
Meaning explained: The name’s precise etymology is not equally settled in all references; the gloss is a traditional interpretation.
75. Tamim — تميم — تمیم
English meaning / name identity: Complete; sound
اردو معنی: مکمل؛ صحیح سالم
المعنى بالعربية: تامّ؛ كامل
Meaning explained: For a human name this expresses completeness in a limited ordinary sense, not absolute perfection.
76. Thabit — ثابت — ثابت
English meaning / name identity: Firm; steadfast
اردو معنی: پختہ؛ قائم رہنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: راسخ؛ ثابت
Meaning explained: The word concerns remaining steady or established.
77. Wahb — وهب — وہب
English meaning / name identity: Gift; giving
اردو معنی: عطیہ؛ بخشش
المعنى بالعربية: هبة وعطاء
Meaning explained: An old Arabic noun-name from the vocabulary of giving, distinct from the devotional compound Abdul Wahhab.
78. Bashir — بشير — بشیر
English meaning / name identity: Bearer of good news
اردو معنی: خوش خبری دینے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مبشر
Meaning explained: A human descriptive name about bringing welcome news; it does not make its bearer a prophet.
79. Nadhir — نذير — نذیر
English meaning / name identity: Warner
اردو معنی: خبردار کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: منذر
Meaning explained: This spelling uses ذ. نظير, an equal or counterpart, is a different word and name.
80. Rashid — رشيد — رشید
English meaning / name identity: Sensible; rightly guided
اردو معنی: سمجھ دار؛ راہ راست پانے والا
المعنى بالعربية: راشد؛ حسن التدبير
Meaning explained: The name concerns sound direction and mature judgment, not a certificate of spiritual rank.
Names 81–90 — Rafi to Zaki
81. Rafi — رافع — رافع
English meaning / name identity: One who raises
اردو معنی: بلند کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: من يرفع
Meaning explained: This entry uses رافع, not رفيع, elevated. The spellings have different grammatical meanings.
82. Rafiq — رفيق — رفیق
English meaning / name identity: Companion; gentle friend
اردو معنی: ساتھی؛ نرم خو دوست
المعنى بالعربية: صاحب؛ لطيف
Meaning explained: A relational name combining companionship and gentleness.
83. Nasir — ناصر — ناصر
English meaning / name identity: Helper; supporter
اردو معنی: مددگار؛ حامی
المعنى بالعربية: معين؛ ناصر
Meaning explained: This uses ناصر. نصير is a related form, often also written Naseer in English.
84. Mansur — منصور — منصور
English meaning / name identity: Helped; granted victory
اردو معنی: مدد دیا گیا؛ فتح یافتہ
المعنى بالعربية: مؤيّد بالنصر
Meaning explained: The passive form describes being helped, rather than independently controlling victory.
85. Mahmud — محمود — محمود
English meaning / name identity: Praised; commendable
اردو معنی: سراہا گیا؛ قابل تعریف
المعنى بالعربية: محمود الخصال
Meaning explained: A distinct name from Muhammad and Hamid, though all belong to the Arabic praise root.
86. Hamid — حامد — حامد
English meaning / name identity: One who praises
اردو معنی: حمد کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: من يحمد
Meaning explained: This uses حامد, the one praising. حميد, praiseworthy, is a different form.
87. Shakir — شاكر — شاکر
English meaning / name identity: Thankful; grateful
اردو معنی: شکر کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: ممتن؛ حامد
Meaning explained: The meaning expresses gratitude and is not an instruction to deny difficult feelings.
88. Sabir — صابر — صابر
English meaning / name identity: Patient; enduring
اردو معنی: صبر کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: ذو صبر
Meaning explained: The adjective describes patience; the name does not require accepting injustice.
89. Tahir — طاهر — طاہر
English meaning / name identity: Pure; clean
اردو معنی: پاک؛ صاف
المعنى بالعربية: نقي؛ طاهر
Meaning explained: An ordinary human adjective used as a name, not a claim of sinlessness.
90. Zaki — زكي — زکی
English meaning / name identity: Pure; growing in goodness
اردو معنی: پاکیزہ؛ نیکی میں بڑھنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: نقي؛ نامٍ في الخير
Meaning explained: This spelling begins with ز. ذكي, intelligent, is a different Arabic word.
Names 91–100 — Amin to Hisham
91. Amin — أمين — امین
English meaning / name identity: Trustworthy; faithful
اردو معنی: امانت دار؛ قابل اعتماد
المعنى بالعربية: مؤتمن؛ موثوق
Meaning explained: The name concerns trust. It differs from آمين, the response commonly said after a supplication.
92. Amir — أمير — امیر
English meaning / name identity: Commander; prince
اردو معنی: سردار؛ شہزادہ
المعنى بالعربية: صاحب إمارة
Meaning explained: This entry uses أمير. عامر, Aamir, is a different name related to habitation or flourishing.
93. Adil — عادل — عادل
English meaning / name identity: Just; fair
اردو معنی: انصاف کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: منصف
Meaning explained: A clear character word expressing fairness and balanced judgment.
94. Aqil — عاقل — عاقل
English meaning / name identity: Intelligent; sensible
اردو معنی: عقل مند؛ سمجھ دار
المعنى بالعربية: ذو عقل
Meaning explained: This entry uses عاقل. عقيل, Aqeel, is a different related name-form.
95. Hakim — حكيم — حکیم
English meaning / name identity: Wise
اردو معنی: دانا؛ حکمت والا
المعنى بالعربية: ذو حكمة
Meaning explained: For a person the adjective has a limited human sense. It does not assign Allah’s perfect wisdom to a child.
96. Halim — حليم — حلیم
English meaning / name identity: Forbearing; patient
اردو معنی: بردبار؛ تحمل والا
المعنى بالعربية: ذو حِلم
Meaning explained: The human quality concerns patient self-control; the devotional compound Abdul Halim has a different construction.
97. Karim — كريم — کریم
English meaning / name identity: Generous; honorable
اردو معنی: سخی؛ معزز
المعنى بالعربية: جواد؛ كريم النفس
Meaning explained: A human adjective for generosity. The meaning should not be used to claim a divine status.
98. Latif — لطيف — لطیف
English meaning / name identity: Gentle; kind; subtle
اردو معنی: نرم خو؛ مہربان؛ لطیف
المعنى بالعربية: رقيق؛ حسن المعاملة
Meaning explained: The human adjective is limited in sense. Abdul Latif explicitly identifies the bearer as Allah’s servant.
99. Munir — منير — منیر
English meaning / name identity: Illuminating; bright
اردو معنی: روشن؛ روشنی دینے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مضيء
Meaning explained: The word describes brightness or giving light in ordinary Arabic usage.
100. Hisham — هشام — ہشام
English meaning / name identity: Generosity; liberal giving
اردو معنی: سخاوت؛ فیاضی
المعنى بالعربية: جود وسخاء
Meaning explained: A classical name associated in lexical explanations with giving generously.
Names 101–110: Abid to Abdul Jabbar
101. Abid — عابد — عابد
English meaning / name identity: Worshipper
اردو معنی: عبادت گزار
المعنى بالعربية: متعبد
Meaning explained: Abid is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “worshipper” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
102. Anwar — أنور — انور
English meaning / name identity: More radiant
اردو معنی: زیادہ روشن
المعنى بالعربية: أكثر إشراقا
Meaning explained: Anwar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “more radiant” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
103. Abdul Awwal — عبد الأول — عبد الاول
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the First
اردو معنی: اول کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الأول
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
104. Abdul Akhir — عبد الآخر — عبد الآخر
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Last
اردو معنی: آخر کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الآخر
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
105. Abdul Bari — عبد البارئ — عبد البارئ
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Maker
اردو معنی: پیدا کرنے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله البارئ
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
106. Abdul Basit — عبد الباسط — عبد الباسط
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Expander
اردو معنی: کشادگی دینے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الباسط
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
107. Abdul Batin — عبد الباطن — عبد الباطن
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Hidden
اردو معنی: باطن کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الباطن
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
108. Abdul Hak — عبد الحق — عبد الحق
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Truth
اردو معنی: حق کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الحق
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
109. Abdul Hadi — عبد الهادي — عبد الہادی
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Guide
اردو معنی: ہدایت دینے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الهادي
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
110. Abdul Jabbar — عبد الجبار — عبد الجبار
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Compeller
اردو معنی: جبار کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الجبار
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
Names 111–120: Abdul Jalil to Abdul Qahhar
111. Abdul Jalil — عبد الجليل — عبد الجلیل
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Majestic
اردو معنی: بزرگی والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الجليل
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
112. Abdul Khaliq — عبد الخالق — عبد الخالق
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Creator
اردو معنی: خالق کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الخالق
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
113. Abdul Matin — عبد المتين — عبد المتین
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Firm
اردو معنی: قوت والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المتين
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
114. Abdul Mumin — عبد المؤمن — عبد المؤمن
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Giver of Security
اردو معنی: امن دینے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المؤمن
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
115. Abdul Muhaymin — عبد المهيمن — عبد المہیمن
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Guardian
اردو معنی: نگہبان کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المهيمن
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
116. Abdul Muizz — عبد المعز — عبد المعز
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Giver of Honor
اردو معنی: عزت دینے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المعز
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
117. Abdul Mujib — عبد المجيب — عبد المجیب
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Responsive
اردو معنی: دعا قبول کرنے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المجيب
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
118. Abdul Muqtadir — عبد المقتدر — عبد المقتدر
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Powerful
اردو معنی: قدرت والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المقتدر
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
119. Abdul Musawwir — عبد المصور — عبد المصور
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Fashioner
اردو معنی: صورت بنانے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله المصور
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
120. Abdul Qahhar — عبد القهار — عبد القہار
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Subduer
اردو معنی: غالب کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله القهار
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
Names 121–130: Abdul Quddus to Abdul Zahir
121. Abdul Quddus — عبد القدوس — عبد القدوس
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Holy
اردو معنی: پاک ذات کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله القدوس
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
122. Abdul Rauf — عبد الرؤوف — عبد الرؤوف
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Most Kind
اردو معنی: مہربان کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الرؤوف
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
123. Abdus Samad — عبد الصمد — عبد الصمد
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Eternal Refuge
اردو معنی: بے نیاز کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الصمد
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
124. Abdus Sami — عبد السميع — عبد السمیع
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the All-Hearing
اردو معنی: سننے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله السميع
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
125. Abdush Shakur — عبد الشكور — عبد الشکور
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Appreciative
اردو معنی: قدر دان کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الشكور
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
126. Abdul Tawwab — عبد التواب — عبد التواب
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Accepter of Repentance
اردو معنی: توبہ قبول کرنے والے کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله التواب
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
127. Abdul Wahid — عبد الواحد — عبد الواحد
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the One
اردو معنی: واحد کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الواحد
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
128. Abdul Wali — عبد الولي — عبد الولی
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Protecting Friend
اردو معنی: کارساز کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الولي
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
129. Abdul Warith — عبد الوارث — عبد الوارث
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Inheritor
اردو معنی: وارث کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الوارث
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
130. Abdul Zahir — عبد الظاهر — عبد الظاہر
English meaning / name identity: Servant of the Manifest
اردو معنی: ظاہر کے بندے
المعنى بالعربية: عبد الله الظاهر
Meaning explained: This compound combines ʿabd (servant) with a divine name or attribute. Keep the full compound together when choosing the legal spelling. The meaning describes devotion to Allah, rather than attributing the divine quality to the child. [N2]
Names 131–140: Adnan to Awn
131. Adnan — عدنان — عدنان
English meaning / name identity: Settler
اردو معنی: آباد ہونے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مقيم
Meaning explained: Adnan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “settler” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
132. Afif — عفيف — عفیف
English meaning / name identity: Chaste
اردو معنی: پاک دامن
المعنى بالعربية: طاهر النفس
Meaning explained: Afif is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “chaste” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
133. Ajmal — أجمل — اجمل
English meaning / name identity: More beautiful
اردو معنی: زیادہ خوبصورت
المعنى بالعربية: أكثر جمالا
Meaning explained: Ajmal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “more beautiful” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
134. Akram — أكرم — اکرم
English meaning / name identity: More generous
اردو معنی: زیادہ سخی
المعنى بالعربية: أكثر كرما
Meaning explained: Akram is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “more generous” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
135. Ala — علاء — علاء
English meaning / name identity: Loftiness
اردو معنی: بلندی
المعنى بالعربية: رفعة
Meaning explained: Ala is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “loftiness” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
136. Alim — عليم — علیم
English meaning / name identity: Knowledgeable
اردو معنی: علم والا
المعنى بالعربية: ذو علم
Meaning explained: Alim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “knowledgeable” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
137. Asad — أسد — اسد
English meaning / name identity: Lion
اردو معنی: شیر
المعنى بالعربية: حيوان الأسد
Meaning explained: Asad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “lion” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
138. Asim — عاصم — عاصم
English meaning / name identity: Protector
اردو معنی: حفاظت کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: حام
Meaning explained: Asim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “protector” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
139. Atif — عاطف — عاطف
English meaning / name identity: Affectionate
اردو معنی: شفیق
المعنى بالعربية: حنون
Meaning explained: Atif is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “affectionate” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
140. Awn — عون — عون
English meaning / name identity: Help
اردو معنی: مدد
المعنى بالعربية: مساعدة
Meaning explained: Awn is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “help” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 141–150: Aws to Basim
141. Aws — أوس — اوس
English meaning / name identity: Gift; old tribal name
اردو معنی: عطیہ؛ قدیم نام
المعنى بالعربية: عطية؛ اسم قديم
Meaning explained: Aws is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “gift; old tribal name” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
142. Ayman — أيمن — ایمن
English meaning / name identity: Right-handed; fortunate
اردو معنی: دائیں ہاتھ والا؛ بابرکت
المعنى بالعربية: ذو يمن
Meaning explained: Ayman is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “right-handed; fortunate” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
143. Azhar — أزهر — ازہر
English meaning / name identity: Bright; radiant
اردو معنی: روشن
المعنى بالعربية: مشرق
Meaning explained: Azhar is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “bright; radiant” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
144. Azim — عظيم — عظیم
English meaning / name identity: Great
اردو معنی: عظیم
المعنى بالعربية: كبير القدر
Meaning explained: Azim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “great” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
145. Badr — بدر — بدر
English meaning / name identity: Full moon
اردو معنی: پورا چاند
المعنى بالعربية: القمر المكتمل
Meaning explained: Badr is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “full moon” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
146. Bahij — بهيج — بہیج
English meaning / name identity: Joyful
اردو معنی: خوش
المعنى بالعربية: مسرور
Meaning explained: Bahij is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “joyful” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
147. Baha — بهاء — بہاء
English meaning / name identity: Splendor
اردو معنی: رونق
المعنى بالعربية: حسن وإشراق
Meaning explained: Baha is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “splendor” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
148. Bakr — بكر — بکر
English meaning / name identity: Young camel
اردو معنی: اونٹ کا بچہ
المعنى بالعربية: فتي الإبل
Meaning explained: Bakr is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “young camel” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
149. Bara — براء — براء
English meaning / name identity: Innocence; freedom from blame
اردو معنی: بے گناہی
المعنى بالعربية: براءة
Meaning explained: Bara is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “innocence; freedom from blame” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
150. Basim — باسم — باسم
English meaning / name identity: Smiling
اردو معنی: مسکرانے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مبتسم
Meaning explained: Basim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “smiling” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 151–160: Bassam to Faruq
151. Bassam — بسام — بسام
English meaning / name identity: One who smiles often
اردو معنی: بہت مسکرانے والا
المعنى بالعربية: كثير التبسم
Meaning explained: Bassam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “one who smiles often” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
152. Fadi — فادي — فادی
English meaning / name identity: Redeemer; one who ransoms
اردو معنی: فدیہ دینے والا
المعنى بالعربية: من يفدي
Meaning explained: Fadi is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “redeemer; one who ransoms” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
153. Fadl — فضل — فضل
English meaning / name identity: Merit; generosity
اردو معنی: فضل
المعنى بالعربية: إحسان
Meaning explained: Fadl is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “merit; generosity” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
154. Fahd — فهد — فہد
English meaning / name identity: Leopard
اردو معنی: چیتا
المعنى بالعربية: حيوان الفهد
Meaning explained: Fahd is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “leopard” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
155. Faisal — فيصل — فیصل
English meaning / name identity: Decisive judge
اردو معنی: فیصلہ کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: حاكم فاصل
Meaning explained: Faisal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “decisive judge” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
156. Faraj — فرج — فرج
English meaning / name identity: Relief
اردو معنی: کشادگی
المعنى بالعربية: انفراج
Meaning explained: Faraj is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “relief” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
157. Farhan — فرحان — فرحان
English meaning / name identity: Happy
اردو معنی: خوش
المعنى بالعربية: مسرور
Meaning explained: Farhan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “happy” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
158. Farid — فريد — فرید
English meaning / name identity: Unique
اردو معنی: منفرد
المعنى بالعربية: وحيد متميز
Meaning explained: Farid is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “unique” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
159. Faris — فارس — فارس
English meaning / name identity: Horseman
اردو معنی: شہسوار
المعنى بالعربية: راكب الخيل
Meaning explained: Faris is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “horseman” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
160. Faruq — فاروق — فاروق
English meaning / name identity: One who distinguishes right from wrong
اردو معنی: حق و باطل میں فرق کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مميز الحق من الباطل
Meaning explained: Faruq is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “one who distinguishes right from wrong” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 161–170: Fawaz to Hammam
161. Fawaz — فواز — فواز
English meaning / name identity: Frequently successful
اردو معنی: بہت کامیاب
المعنى بالعربية: كثير الفوز
Meaning explained: Fawaz is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “frequently successful” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
162. Fawzi — فوزي — فوزی
English meaning / name identity: Related to success
اردو معنی: کامیابی سے منسوب
المعنى بالعربية: منسوب إلى الفوز
Meaning explained: Fawzi is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “related to success” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
163. Firas — فراس — فراس
English meaning / name identity: Perceptive; associated with discernment
اردو معنی: فراست والا
المعنى بالعربية: ذو فراسة
Meaning explained: Firas is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “perceptive; associated with discernment” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
164. Fuad — فؤاد — فؤاد
English meaning / name identity: Heart
اردو معنی: دل
المعنى بالعربية: قلب
Meaning explained: Fuad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “heart” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
165. Ghalib — غالب — غالب
English meaning / name identity: Victorious
اردو معنی: غالب
المعنى بالعربية: منتصر
Meaning explained: Ghalib is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “victorious” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
166. Ghassan — غسان — غسان
English meaning / name identity: Youthful vigor
اردو معنی: جوانی کی تازگی
المعنى بالعربية: نضارة الشباب
Meaning explained: Ghassan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “youthful vigor” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
167. Habib — حبيب — حبیب
English meaning / name identity: Beloved
اردو معنی: محبوب
المعنى بالعربية: محبوب
Meaning explained: Habib is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “beloved” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
168. Hadi — هادي — ہادی
English meaning / name identity: Guide
اردو معنی: رہنمائی کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مرشد
Meaning explained: Hadi is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “guide” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
169. Hafiz — حافظ — حافظ
English meaning / name identity: Guardian; memorizer
اردو معنی: حفاظت یا یاد کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: حافظ وراع
Meaning explained: Hafiz is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “guardian; memorizer” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
170. Hammam — همام — ہمام
English meaning / name identity: Resolute
اردو معنی: بلند ہمت
المعنى بالعربية: عالي الهمة
Meaning explained: Hammam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “resolute” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 171–180: Harith to Jabir
171. Harith — حارث — حارث
English meaning / name identity: Cultivator
اردو معنی: کاشت کار
المعنى بالعربية: زارع
Meaning explained: Harith is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “cultivator” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
172. Hashim — هاشم — ہاشم
English meaning / name identity: Crusher; breaker of bread
اردو معنی: روٹی توڑنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: كاسر الخبز
Meaning explained: Hashim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “crusher; breaker of bread” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
173. Haytham — هيثم — ہیثم
English meaning / name identity: Young eagle
اردو معنی: عقاب کا بچہ
المعنى بالعربية: فرخ العقاب
Meaning explained: Haytham is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “young eagle” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
174. Hilal — هلال — ہلال
English meaning / name identity: Crescent moon
اردو معنی: نیا چاند
المعنى بالعربية: أول القمر
Meaning explained: Hilal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “crescent moon” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
175. Husam — حسام — حسام
English meaning / name identity: Sharp sword
اردو معنی: تیز تلوار
المعنى بالعربية: سيف قاطع
Meaning explained: Husam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “sharp sword” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
176. Ihab — إيهاب — ایہاب
English meaning / name identity: Giving
اردو معنی: عطا کرنا
المعنى بالعربية: عطاء
Meaning explained: Ihab is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “giving” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
177. Imad — عماد — عماد
English meaning / name identity: Pillar; support
اردو معنی: ستون؛ سہارا
المعنى بالعربية: دعامة
Meaning explained: Imad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “pillar; support” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
178. Irfan — عرفان — عرفان
English meaning / name identity: Knowledge; recognition
اردو معنی: معرفت
المعنى بالعربية: معرفة
Meaning explained: Irfan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “knowledge; recognition” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
179. Izz — عز — عز
English meaning / name identity: Honor; strength
اردو معنی: عزت
المعنى بالعربية: رفعة وقوة
Meaning explained: Izz is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “honor; strength” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
180. Jabir — جابر — جابر
English meaning / name identity: One who comforts or restores
اردو معنی: دلجوئی کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: مصلح الكسر
Meaning explained: Jabir is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “one who comforts or restores” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 181–190: Jalal to Majid
181. Jalal — جلال — جلال
English meaning / name identity: Majesty
اردو معنی: جلال
المعنى بالعربية: عظمة
Meaning explained: Jalal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “majesty” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
182. Jalil — جليل — جلیل
English meaning / name identity: Venerable
اردو معنی: بزرگ مرتبہ
المعنى بالعربية: عظيم القدر
Meaning explained: Jalil is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “venerable” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
183. Jamal — جمال — جمال
English meaning / name identity: Beauty
اردو معنی: خوبصورتی
المعنى بالعربية: حسن
Meaning explained: Jamal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “beauty” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
184. Jawad — جواد — جواد
English meaning / name identity: Generous
اردو معنی: سخی
المعنى بالعربية: كريم
Meaning explained: Jawad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “generous” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
185. Junaid — جنيد — جنید
English meaning / name identity: Little army
اردو معنی: چھوٹا لشکر
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير جند
Meaning explained: Junaid is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “little army” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
186. Kamil — كامل — کامل
English meaning / name identity: Complete
اردو معنی: کامل
المعنى بالعربية: تام
Meaning explained: Kamil is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “complete” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
187. Karam — كرم — کرم
English meaning / name identity: Generosity
اردو معنی: سخاوت
المعنى بالعربية: جود
Meaning explained: Karam is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “generosity” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
188. Luay — لؤي — لؤی
English meaning / name identity: Young wild ox
اردو معنی: جنگلی بیل کا بچہ
المعنى بالعربية: تصغير لأى
Meaning explained: Luay is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “young wild ox” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
189. Mahir — ماهر — ماہر
English meaning / name identity: Skilled
اردو معنی: ماہر
المعنى بالعربية: متقن
Meaning explained: Mahir is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “skilled” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
190. Majid — ماجد — ماجد
English meaning / name identity: Glorious; noble
اردو معنی: بزرگ مرتبہ
المعنى بالعربية: ذو مجد
Meaning explained: Majid is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “glorious; noble” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Names 191–200: Malik to Qasim
191. Malik — مالك — مالک
English meaning / name identity: Owner
اردو معنی: مالک
المعنى بالعربية: صاحب الشيء
Meaning explained: Malik is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “owner” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
192. Marwan — مروان — مروان
English meaning / name identity: Flint stone
اردو معنی: چقماق پتھر
المعنى بالعربية: من المرو
Meaning explained: Marwan is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “flint stone” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
193. Mazin — مازن — مازن
English meaning / name identity: Rain cloud; traditional derivation
اردو معنی: بارش کا بادل
المعنى بالعربية: مرتبط بالمزن
Meaning explained: Mazin is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “rain cloud; traditional derivation” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
194. Miqdad — مقداد — مقداد
English meaning / name identity: Ancient Arabic personal name; derivation debated
اردو معنی: قدیم عربی نام
المعنى بالعربية: اسم عربي قديم
Meaning explained: Miqdad is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “ancient arabic personal name; derivation debated” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
195. Munib — منيب — منیب
English meaning / name identity: One who turns back to God
اردو معنی: رجوع کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: راجع إلى الله
Meaning explained: Munib is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “one who turns back to god” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
196. Nabil — نبيل — نبیل
English meaning / name identity: Noble
اردو معنی: شریف
المعنى بالعربية: شريف
Meaning explained: Nabil is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “noble” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
197. Naim — نعيم — نعیم
English meaning / name identity: Comfort; bliss
اردو معنی: آسودگی
المعنى بالعربية: نعمة وراحة
Meaning explained: Naim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “comfort; bliss” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
198. Najib — نجيب — نجیب
English meaning / name identity: Noble; distinguished
اردو معنی: نجیب
المعنى بالعربية: كريم الأصل
Meaning explained: Najib is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “noble; distinguished” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
199. Nawfal — نوفل — نوفل
English meaning / name identity: Generous; bountiful
اردو معنی: سخی
المعنى بالعربية: كثير العطاء
Meaning explained: Nawfal is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “generous; bountiful” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
200. Qasim — قاسم — قاسم
English meaning / name identity: Distributor
اردو معنی: تقسیم کرنے والا
المعنى بالعربية: موزع
Meaning explained: Qasim is included as a name used in Muslim naming cultures. The gloss “distributor” describes its linguistic meaning or name identity; inclusion does not imply that the name is a Quranic personal name. [N1]
Choosing a Name and Spelling
Begin with a small shortlist. Read the actual Arabic letters, compare the Urdu spelling, and say the name aloud with the surname. When a meaning is uncertain, decide whether the name’s documented history is the connection you value. Keep one English spelling consistent in your family’s records. A positive word meaning is an aspiration; it does not determine personality, luck or future religious standing.
For words about welcoming and appreciating the family around your child, explore our family quotes. For a brief message to accompany a name announcement, browse our short family quotes and add a personal sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are traditional Islamic boy names?
In this guide the phrase covers scriptural names, names familiar from Muslim history, and long-used names with explained linguistic meanings. Those are different types of connection; none should be silently presented as the others.
Are all 200 names mentioned in the Quran?
No. A Quranic personal name is different from an Arabic word that appears in a verse. The cards identify selected scriptural references, and the source index explains what each reference establishes.
Do Bukhari and Muslim give dictionary meanings for every name?
No. These hadith collections establish particular names, people, or naming guidance. A lexical source is needed for a word meaning. A dictionary gloss must not be attributed to a hadith that does not state it.
Which boys’ names are specifically commended in Sahih Muslim?
Sahih Muslim 2132 specifically commends Abdullah and Abdur Rahman. This statement should not be expanded into a claim that every name in this collection has the same specific recommendation.
Does every prophetic name have an Arabic dictionary meaning?
No. Several prophetic names have a linguistic history before Arabic. Where the original derivation is uncertain, the card gives the name’s identity instead of inventing an Arabic translation.
Why do some English spellings look similar?
English transliteration cannot represent every Arabic distinction consistently. The original Arabic letters and vowel pattern matter. Urdu also has its own spelling conventions, so inspect the scripts as well as the English form.
Are Arabic and Urdu spellings always identical?
No. Urdu commonly uses letters such as ہ and ی where Arabic uses ة and ي in certain name forms. These script differences do not automatically create a new name or a different meaning.
Why are some meanings marked uncertain?
A traditional name can be well established even when its oldest derivation is disputed. Giving the uncertainty is more accurate than turning a popular interpretation into a verified religious fact.
Does a name determine luck, health, or personality?
This guide makes no such claim. Meanings explain words and historical associations; they do not predict a child’s behavior, lifespan, fortune, or religious standing.
How should I choose the final spelling?
Read the Arabic form, understand the meaning or uncertainty, say the full name aloud, and agree on one consistent English and Urdu spelling for your family’s records. For a specific religious naming question, ask a qualified scholar with the exact written form.
Explore Related Name Guides
Compare our traditional Islamic girl names, or browse the Islamic boy names collection and the Baby Names hub.
Sources and References
Religious evidence and linguistic meanings are separated below. A linked name directory is a secondary language reference, not a sacred text or an endorsement of every interpretation. Quran translations and hadith numbering can vary by edition; the links identify the passages used. No horoscope, lucky number, personality prediction or invented religious reward is included.
- Q1: Quran 3:144 — Muhammad
- Q2: Quran 61:6 — Ahmad
- Q3: Quran 6:84 — Ishaq, Yaqub, Nuh, Dawud, Sulayman, Ayyub, Yusuf, Musa and Harun
- Q3a: Quran 6:83 — Ibrahim
- Q4: Quran 6:85 — Zakariyya, Yahya, Isa and Ilyas
- Q5: Quran 6:86 — Ismail, Al-Yasa, Yunus and Lut
- Q6: Quran 19:7 — Yahya is named
- Q7: Quran 2:31 — Adam
- Q8: Quran 19:56 — Idris
- Q9: Quran 11:50 — Hud
- Q10: Quran 7:73 — Salih
- Q11: Quran 11:84 — Shuayb
- Q12: Quran 59:22–24 — divine names including Ar-Rahim, Al-Malik, As-Salam, Al-Aziz and Al-Hakim
- Q13: Quran 2:235 — Allah is Ghafur and Halim
- Q14: Quran 3:8 — Al-Wahhab
- Q15: Quran 39:5 — Al-Ghaffar
- Q16: Quran 51:58 — Ar-Razzaq
- Q17: Quran 34:26 — Al-Fattah
- Q18: Quran 6:65 — Al-Qadir
- Q19: Quran 11:73 — Hamid and Majid
- Q20: Quran 35:15 — Al-Ghani
- Q21: Quran 11:57 — Hafiz
- Q22: Quran 85:14 — Al-Ghafur and Al-Wadud
- Q23: Quran 42:19 — Latif
- Q24: Quran 82:6 — Al-Karim
- Q25: Quran 2:255 — Al-Qayyum
- H1: Sahih al-Bukhari 6197 — using the Prophet’s personal name; the report also distinguishes his kunyah
- H2: Sahih Muslim 2132 — Abdullah and Abdur Rahman are specifically commended
- L1: Behind the Name — Arabic masculine names A–H; lexical reference, not religious endorsement
- L2: Behind the Name — Arabic masculine names H–N
- L3: Behind the Name — Arabic masculine names N–Z
- L4: Behind the Name — Uthman
- L5: Behind the Name — Sufyan
- L6: Behind the Name — Salman, with Hans Wehr dictionary reference
- L7: Behind the Name — Hisham, with Hans Wehr dictionary reference
Linguistic scope: the Arabic naming directories support general word-name glosses and spelling comparisons. Individual lexical notes take precedence when a meaning is uncertain. In particular, do not turn an uncertain derivation into a religious claim. This is an editorial naming reference, not a personalized religious ruling.
References for Names 101–200
N1 — Linguistic and naming references: Behind the Name: Arabic masculine names. Islamic Relief: Muslim boys’ names. Arabic and Urdu wording here gives short editorial glosses, not quotations. Usage, grammatical gender and transliteration can vary between regions.
N2 — Compound devotional names: Islamic Relief: names and attributes of Allah. The added compounds retain ʿabd (“servant”) as part of the full personal name.
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