Pakistani Muslim Names & Meanings
Discover authentic Muslim baby names popular across Pakistan with verified meanings, Quranic origins, and scholarly references.
Aaftab
آَفْتَابলিপ্যন্তর: Āftāb
"Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance"
Symbolizes warmth, illumination, and leadership in guidance.
Abdul Aziz
عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd al-‘Azīz
"Servant of the All-Mighty"
Noble name prefixed with Allah's attribute Ar-Aziz (The All-Mighty). Recommended by Aala Hazrat in Fatawa Razawiyyah.
Abdul Karim
عَبْدُ الْكَرِيمলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd al-Karīm
"Servant of the Most Bountiful & Generous"
Prefixed with Allah's name Al-Karim.
Abdul Qadir
عَبْدُ الْقَادِرলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd al-Qādir
"Servant of the All-Powerful"
The honored name of Ghaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (رحمة الله عليه), founder of the Qadiriyyah Sufi Order.
Abdul Rasul
عَبْدُ الرَّسُولলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd al-Rasūl
"Servant/Devotee of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ"
A noble traditional Islamic name expressing deep devotion and servantship to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, commended in Fatawa Razawiyyah Vol. 24.
Abdul Razzaq
عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd ar-Razzāq
"Servant of the All-Provider"
Prefixed with Allah's divine name Ar-Razzaq.
Abdullah
عَبْدُ اللهলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd Allāh
"Servant of Allah (The most beloved name to Allah)"
According to Sahih Muslim and Fatawa Razawiyyah (Vol. 24), 'Abdullah' and 'Abdur Rahman' are the two most beloved names to Allah Almighty.
Abdur Rahman
عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَٰنলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd ar-Raḥmān
"Servant of the Most Gracious (The most beloved name to Allah)"
Empirically documented in Sahih Hadith and endorsed by Aala Hazrat as one of the best names for a Muslim boy.
Abu Bakr
أَبُو بَكْرলিপ্যন্তর: Abū Bakr
"Father of the young camel; Symbol of unwavering loyalty (As-Siddiq)"
The noble name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the closest companion and first Caliph of Islam.
Aezaz
إِعْزَازলিপ্যন্তর: A‘zāz / Aezāz
"Honor, Esteem, Respect bestowed by Allah"
Represents the honor, dignity, and elevated status granted to a servant by Almighty Allah.
Ahmad
أَحْمَدলিপ্যন্তর: Aḥmad
"Highly Praised, One who praises Allah constantly"
The blessed celestial name of the Final Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ), mentioned by Prophet Isa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) in the Quran.
Ahmad Raza
أَحْمَد رِضَاলিপ্যন্তর: Aḥmad Riḍā
"Praised Pleasure of Allah, Title of Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan"
Mujaddid of the 14th Century Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri Aala Hazrat (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), master jurist and author of Fatawa Razawiyyah & Kanzul Iman.
Ahmed Noor
أَحْمَد نُورলিপ্যন্তর: Aḥmad Nūr
"Praised Light, Radiant attributes of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Blending Prophet Muhammad's heavenly name Ahmad (Surah As-Saff 61:6) with Divine Light (Noor), highly praised in Aala Hazrat's Na'at literature.
Ali
عَلِيّলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Alī
"Exalted, High, Noble"
The noble name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Ali ibn Abi Talib (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), fourth Caliph, Asadullah (Lion of Allah).
Alwaz
أَلْوَظলিপ্যন্তর: Alwaẓ
"Eloquent speaker, Bright beacon, Clear communicator"
Denotes eloquence, wisdom in speech, and moral clarity.
Amaan
أَمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Amān
"Protection, Safety, Security, Tranquility from Allah"
Noble Quranic name representing divine security and peace of mind.
Ammar
عَمَّارলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Ammār
"Long-lived, One of strong faith, Builder"
The noble name of Hazrat Ammar ibn Yasir (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), filled with Iman to his core as described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Arham
أَرْحَمলিপ্যন্তর: Arḥam
"Most Compassionate, Most Merciful"
Derived from Allah's attribute 'Arham ar-Rahimin' (Most Merciful of those who show mercy) in Surah Yusuf (12:92).
Armaan
أَرْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Armān
"Wish, Hope, Noble aspiration, Heartfelt desire for goodness"
Popular South Asian name representing noble aspirations and hope for a bright future.
Asad
أَسَدলিপ্যন্তর: Asad
"Lion, Courageous warrior; Title of Sayyiduna Hamzah (RA) 'Asadullah'"
Namesake title of Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA), Lion of Allah. Highly popular across India.
Asfak
أَشْفَاقলিপ্যন্তর: Ashfāq / Asfak
"Compassion, Affection, Kind favors, Tender mercy"
Reflects the Islamic virtue of Ishfaq (tender compassion and protective affection towards human beings).
Ashraf
أَشْرَفলিপ্যন্তর: Ashraf
"Most Noble, Most Honorable, Exalted"
Highly praised in Islamic ethics for moral nobility; prominent title of great saints like Hazrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Semnani (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ).
Ayaan
أَيَّانলিপ্যন্তর: Ayāan
"Divine Gift, Blessing of Allah, Time of fulfillment"
Variant of Ayan (Surah Al-Qiyamah 75:6) signifying Allah's generous provision and grace.
Ayan
أَيَّانলিপ্যন্তর: Ayyān
"Gift of Allah, Era, Divine favor"
Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Qiyamah 75:6) denoting divine timing and blessings.
Bilal
بِلَالলিপ্যন্তর: Bilāl
"Moisture, Refreshing, Water"
The noble name of Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the chief Mu'azzin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and steadfast lover of Rasoolullah.
Dawud
دَاوُودলিপ্যন্তর: Dāwūd
"Beloved, Recipient of Psalms (Zabur)"
The honored name of Prophet Dawud (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), ruler of Israel and recipient of Zabur.
Ertuğrul
أَرْطُغْرُلলিপ্যন্তর: Ertuğrul
"Righteous Eagle Warrior, Brave Leader"
The legendary Kayı Bey Ertuğrul Gazi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), father of Osman I, renowned across the Muslim world for his bravery and justice.
Faisal
فَيْصَلলিপ্যন্তর: Fayṣal
"Decisive judge, Arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood"
Derived from the Islamic virtue of Al-Faruq/Al-Faisal, championing truth and justice.
Faizan
فَيْضَانলিপ্যন্তর: Fayḍān
"Overflowing generosity, Abundance of grace and blessings"
Very popular name among South Asian Muslims expressing gratitude for Allah's abundant blessings.
Furqan
فُرْقَانলিপ্যন্তর: Furqān
"The Criterion that distinguishes truth from falsehood; Title of Quran"
Directly named after Surah Al-Furqan (Surah 25 in the Holy Quran). Highly respected across India and Pakistan.
Gani
غَنِيّলিপ্যন্তর: Ghanī
"Self-sufficient, Wealthy in grace; Title of Sayyiduna Usman Ghani (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ)"
Honored title of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Usman Ghani (RA), third Caliph of Islam. South Asian spelling Gani/Ghani.
Gulam
غُلَامলিপ্যন্তর: Ghulām
"Servant / Devotee of Allah and Prophet ﷺ (e.g. Ghulam Mustafa, Ghulam Raza)"
Classic Sunni Islamic naming tradition in South Asia expressing humble devotion and servantship (e.g. Ghulam Mustafa). Endorsed in Bahar-e-Shariat.
Hamza
حَمْزَةলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥamzah
"Lion, Strong, Steadfast, Brave"
The heroic name of Sayyiduna Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Sayyid al-Shuhada, uncle of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Hanif
حَنِيفলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥanīf
"True believer in Monotheism, Upright, Pure in faith"
Noble Quranic term describing Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as a pure monotheist (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:67).
Harun
هَارُونলিপ্যন্তর: Hārūn
"Exalted, Lofty, Mountain of Strength"
The noble name of Prophet Harun (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), brother and trusted assistant of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ).
Hashim
هَاشِمলিপ্যন্তর: Hāshim
"Generous, One who breaks bread for guests, Great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
The noble name of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and forefather of Banu Hashim.
Hassan
حَسَنলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥasan
"Handsome, Good, Beautiful, Virtuous"
The blessed name of Imam al-Hassan ibn Ali (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Hozan
حُوزَانলিপ্যন্তর: Hōzān
"Wise leader, Intellectually sharp, Custodian of truth"
Inspired by Sahabi Hazrat Huzaifa ibn al-Yaman (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), keeper of Prophetic wisdom.
Hussain
حُسَيْنলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥusayn
"Good, Beautiful, Beloved Imam"
The revered name of Imam al-Hussain ibn Ali (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Sayyid ash-Shuhada, martyr of Karbala.
Huzefa
حُذَيْفَةলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥudhayfah
"Wise, Prudent; Noble Sahabi Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (RA)"
Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (RA), trusted keeper of the Prophet's secrets.
Ibrahim
إِبْرَاهِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Ibrāhīm
"Father of nations, Intimate Friend of Allah (Khalilullah)"
The noble name of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Khalilullah, patriarch of the monotheistic faiths and builder of the Kaaba.
Idris
إِدْرِيسলিপ্যন্তর: Idrīs
"Studious, Devoted teacher, Raised to high status"
The noble name of Prophet Idris (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), famous for his truthfulness, knowledge, and high station near Allah.
Ilyas
إِلْيَاسলিপ্যন্তর: Ilyās
"The Lord is my God"
The holy name of Prophet Ilyas (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), praised in the Quran among the righteous messengers.
Imran
عِمْرَانলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Imrān
"Exalted nation, Prosperity; Father of Sayyidatina Maryam (AS)"
Named after the noble Quranic Surah Ali 'Imran (Surah 3), representing the blessed household of Prophet Isa's mother Maryam (AS).
Imtiyaz
إِمْتِيَازলিপ্যন্তর: Imtiyāz
"Distinction, Excellence, Honor, Preeminence"
Respected name in South Asia denoting distinction and high intellectual caliber.
Intekhab
إِنْتِخَابলিপ্যন্তর: Intikhāb
"Chosen, Selected, Distinguished choice of excellence"
Classic Indian compound name signifying a blessed, chosen child.
Iqbal
إِقْبَالলিপ্যন্তর: Iqbāl
"Prosperity, Good Fortune, Poet of the East Allama Iqbal"
Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), Poet of the East who revived Islamic spiritual consciousness.
Irfan
عِرْفَانলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Irfān
"Gnosis, Divine Knowledge, Wisdom, Gratitude"
A fundamental Sufi term referring to Ma'rifah (deep spiritual recognition of Allah).
Irshad
إِرْشَادলিপ্যন্তর: Irshād
"Guidance, Instruction, Direction to the Right Path"
Quranic principle of spiritual advice, righteousness, and leading people towards Islam.
Isa
عِيسَىলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Īsā
"Spirit of Allah (Ruhullah), Savior"
The noble name of Prophet Isa ibn Maryam (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Ruhullah.
Ishaq
إِسْحَاقলিপ্যন্তর: Isḥāq
"Prophet of Allah, Son of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)"
The revered name of Prophet Ishaq (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), patriarch of the Prophets of Bani Isra'il.
Ismail
إِسْمَاعِيلলিপ্যন্তর: Ismā‘īl
"Heard by Allah, Obedient to Allah"
The revered name of Prophet Ismail (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Zabihullah, son of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Istiyak
إِشْتِيَاقলিপ্যন্তর: Ishtiyāq
"Yearning, Devotion, Passionate love for Allah and Rasoolullah ﷺ"
Reflects spiritual longing and intense love for Almighty Allah and His Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Izhar
إِظْهَارলিপ্যন্তর: Iẓhār
"Manifestation, Revelation, Proclamation of Truth"
Quranic concept of proclaiming Islam's divine truth with clarity (Surah At-Tawbah 9:33).
Jalaluddin
جَلَالُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Jalāl ad-Dīn
"Majesty of the Faith, Mawlana Rumi"
Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), legendary Persian Sufi scholar, poet, and author of the Masnavi Shareef.
Kadir
قَادِرলিপ্যন্তর: Qādir / Kadir
"Capable, Powerful, Competent, Servant of Allah"
Derived from Allah's divine attribute Al-Qadir (The All-Powerful), denoting capability and firm trust in Allah.
Khalid
خَالِدলিপ্যন্তর: Khālid
"Eternal, Immortal; Saifullah (Sword of Allah)"
The formidable name of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn al-Walid (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Saifullah (The Drawn Sword of Allah).
Luqman
لُقْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Luqmān
"Wise Sage, One given hikmah by Allah"
The blessed name of Luqman the Wise (Luqman al-Hakeem), featured in Surah Luqman for his profound advice to his son.
Maaz
مُعَاذলিপ্যন্তর: Mu‘ādh
"Protected by Allah, Refuge-seeker; Name of noble Sahabi Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA)"
The noble name of Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA), famous Sahabi and scholar of Quran. Extremely popular among Indian Muslim families.
Makbul
مَقْبُولলিপ্যন্তর: Maqbūl
"Accepted, Approved, Beloved in the Sight of Allah"
Traditional name denoting acceptance of prayers and good deeds by Allah.
Mohammad
مُحَمَّدলিপ্যন্তর: Muḥammad
"Praised One, Worthy of all Praise"
Standard spelling variant of the noble name of the Final Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ).
Mohsin
مُحْسِنলিপ্যন্তর: Muḥsin
"Beneficent, Doer of good, Charitable, One who performs Ihsan"
Derived from Quranic root Ihsan (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:112). Highly popular across Indian Muslim communities.
Moinuddin
مُعِينُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Mu‘īn ad-Dīn
"Helper of the Faith, Khwaja Garib Nawaz"
Sultan-ul-Hind Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Garib Nawaz (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) of Ajmer Sharif.
Muhammad
مُحَمَّدলিপ্যন্তর: Muḥammad
"The Praised One, Worthy of Praise"
The noble name of the Final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ). It is the most beloved name in Islam.
Mujaffar
مُظَفَّرলিপ্যন্তর: Muẓaffar
"Victorious, Triumphant, Supported by Allah's victory"
South Asian spelling variant of Muzaffar, symbolizing divine victory and triumph.
Murtaza
مُرْتَضَىলিপ্যন্তর: Murtaḍā
"The Approved One, Well-pleased, Chosen"
The revered title of Mawla Ali ibn Abi Talib (كَرَّمَ ٱللَّٰهُ وَجْهَهُ / רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Lion of Allah.
Musa
مُوسَىলিপ্যন্তর: Mūsā
"Saved from water, One who conversed with Allah (Kalimullah)"
The noble name of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Kalimullah, recipient of the Torah.
Mustafa
مُصْطَفَىলিপ্যন্তর: Muṣṭafā
"The Chosen One, Elect"
A grand attribute and title of the Final Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ), highly revered in Aala Hazrat's writings.
Mustafa Raza
مُصْطَفَى رِضَاলিপ্যন্তর: Muṣṭafā Riḍā
"Chosen Pleasure, Mufti-e-Azam Hind Hazrat Mustafa Raza Khan"
Mufti-e-Azam Hind Shah Mustafa Raza Khan Noori (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), son of Aala Hazrat and supreme Mufti of India.
Muzammil
مُزَّمِّلলিপ্যন্তর: Muzzammil
"Enwrapped One, Enfolded in Garments"
An exalted Quranic title of Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) and title of Surah 73.
Nabi
نَبِيলিপ্যন্তর: Nabī
"Prophet, Exalted Messenger of Allah"
Refers to the sacred office and exalted rank of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the holy messengers of Allah.
Nawaz
نَوَازলিপ্যন্তর: Nawāz
"One who bestows favors, Generous patron, Cherisher"
Popular South Asian suffix or standalone name (e.g. Bandah Nawaz, Shah Nawaz).
Nijam
نِظَامলিপ্যন্তর: Niẓām
"Order, System, Discipline; Title of Sultan-ul-Auliya Nizamuddin (RA)"
Indian regional spelling of Nizam, named in reverence of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (رحمة الله عليه) of Delhi.
Nizamuddin
نِظَامُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Niẓām ad-Dīn
"Order of the Faith, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya"
Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya Mahboob-e-Ilahi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) of Delhi, foremost Chishti saint.
Noorul Haq
نُورُ الحَقّলিপ্যন্তর: Nūr al-Ḥaqq
"Light of Truth, Radiance of the Ultimate Reality (Allah)"
Combining Noor (Surah An-Nur 24:35) with Al-Haqq (Surah Al-Hajj 22:6), denoting the supreme light of truth.
Nuh
نُوحলিপ্যন্তর: Nūḥ
"Comforter, Rest, Steadfast Prophet"
The noble name of Prophet Nuh (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), builder of the Ark.
Nureddin
نُورُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Nūr ad-Dīn
"Light of the Faith, Defender of Al-Quds"
Sultan Nureddin Zangi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), revered ruler who fortified Islamic lands and protected Medina Munawwarah.
Osman
عُثْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Uthmān / Osman
"Tender bird, Companion of Rasoolullah ﷺ, Founder of Ottoman Caliphate"
The noble name of Caliph Uthman ibn Affan (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) (Dhun-Nurayn) and Sultan Osman I, founder of the 600-year Ottoman Empire.
Raashid
رَاشِدলিপ্যন্তর: Rāshid
"Rightly Guided, Wise, Following the Straight Path"
Revered Quranic name denoting wisdom and divine guidance (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:7).
Rayyan
رَيَّانলিপ্যন্তর: Rayyān
"Luxuriant, Plentiful, Gate of Paradise for Fasting believers"
The sacred gate of Jannah exclusively designated for the entry of those who observe fasting (Sa'imun), as narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari.
Rehan
رَيْحَانলিপ্যন্তর: Rayḥān
"Fragrant flower, Sweet basil, Provision of Paradise"
Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12 & Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89) as a blessed bountiful fragrance of Paradise.
Rifakat
رِفَاقَةলিপ্যন্তর: Rifāqat / Rifāqah
"Companionship, Gentle friendship, Solace, Kind support"
Traditional South Asian Muslim name representing loyalty, noble fellowship, and gentle character.
Rizwan
رِضْوَانলিপ্যন্তর: Riḍwān
"Good pleasure of Allah, Acceptance, Chief Angel of Jannah"
Denotes Allah's supreme pleasure (Surah At-Tawbah 9:72) and is the traditional name of the noble Angel guarding Paradise.
Ruhan
رُوحَانলিপ্যন্তর: Rūḥān
"Spiritual, Soulful, Kind-hearted, Heavenly breeze"
Denotes spiritual purity, gentle disposition, and heavenly comfort.
Salahuddin
صَلَاحُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn
"Righteousness of the Faith, Liberator of Jerusalem (Al-Quds)"
Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), legendary champion of Islam who liberated Jerusalem in 1187 CE with supreme chivalry and justice.
Saleh
صَالِحলিপ্যন্তর: Ṣāliḥ
"Righteous, Virtuous, Pious"
The noble name of Prophet Saleh (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) sent to the people of Thamud with the miraculous She-Camel of Allah.
Salim
سَالِمলিপ্যন্তর: Sālim
"Safe, Sound, Healthy, Peaceful, Unharmed"
Revered Sahabi Sayyiduna Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah (RA), famed for Quranic recitation.
Salman
سَلْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Salmān
"Safe, Secure, Healthy, Pure"
The beloved name of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), whom Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised as 'Salman is from us, the Ahl al-Bayt'.
Saud
سُعُودলিপ্যন্তর: Su‘ūd
"Fortunate, Blessed with happiness and prosperity, Auspicious"
Classical Arabic name representing divine good fortune and happiness.
Sazid
سَاجِدলিপ্যন্তর: Sājid
"One who prostrates to Allah in Sujood, Devout worshipper"
Quranic name derived from Sujood (prostration to Allah). South Asian spelling variant Sajid/Sazid.
Shabbir
شَبِّيرলিপ্যন্তর: Shabbīr
"Beautiful, Virtuous, Title of Imam Hussain (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ)"
The beloved title bestowed upon Syedna Imam Hussain (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) by Rasoolullah ﷺ.
Shafi
شَفِيعলিপ্যন্তর: Shafī'
"Intercessor, Mediator, Advocate; Title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Revered Prophetic title in Sunni tradition for the Intercessor of the Ummah.
Shafiq
شَفِيقলিপ্যন্তর: Shafīq
"Compassionate, Tender-hearted, Kind protector, Merciful"
Expresses tender affection and compassion towards others. Popular Indian Muslim name.
Shahabuddin
شِهَابُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Shihāb ad-Dīn
"Star of the Faith, Heroic Ruler"
Sultan Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), key figure in Islamic history.
Shahid
شَاهِدলিপ্যন্তর: Shāhid
"Witness, Testifier of Truth, Prophetic Title of Muhammad ﷺ"
An exalted title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:45) sent by Allah as a Witness over humanity.
Shahzaib
شَاه زَيْبলিপ্যন্তর: Shāhzaib
"Crown of the king, Regal ornament, Majestic grace"
Traditional Pakistani compound name combining Shah (King) and Zaib (Ornament).
Shuaib
شُعَيْبলিপ্যন্তর: Shu‘ayb
"Who shows the right path, Leader of preachers (Khatib al-Anbiya)"
The blessed name of Prophet Shuaib (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), known as Khatib al-Anbiya for his eloquent speech and call to justice.
Sibtain
سِبْطَيْنলিপ্যন্তর: Sibṭayn
"The Two Blessed Grandsons of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Imam Hassan & Imam Hussain רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُمَا)"
Sacred title referring jointly to Sayyiduna Imam Hassan and Sayyiduna Imam Hussain (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُمَا), leaders of the youth of Jannah.
Siraj
سِرَاجলিপ্যন্তর: Sirāj
"Luminous lamp, Light of guidance; Title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sirajam Munira)"
Honored title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:46 'Sirajam Munira' - A Luminous Lamp).
Sohel
سُهَيْلলিপ্যন্তর: Suhail
"Radiant Star, Gentle, Facile, Easy-going"
Famed Sahabi Sayyiduna Suhail ibn Amr (RA) and bright celestial star.
Subhan
سُبْحَانলিপ্যন্তর: Subḥān
"Glory, Pure, Exalted above all flaws"
A fundamental Quranic invocation declaring Allah's perfect innocence from any defect (Surah Al-Isra 17:1).
Sulaiman
سُلَيْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Sulaymān
"Man of Peace, Peaceful"
The noble name of Prophet Sulaiman (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), son of Dawud (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), granted control over wind and jinn by Allah.
Taha
طهলিপ্যন্তর: Ṭā-Hā
"Mystic Quranic title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Pure man"
One of the most exalted Quranic titles of the Final Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ), serving as the title of Surah Taha.
Taksin
تَحْسِينলিপ্যন্তর: Taḥsīn
"Beautification, Improvement, Adornment of virtue and character"
Traditional South Asian spelling variant of Tahseen, representing moral refinement and excellence.
Talha
طَلْحَةলিপ্যন্তর: Ṭalḥah
"Fruitful tree, Shade tree in Jannah"
The blessed name of Hazrat Talha ibn Ubaydullah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the living martyr (Shaheed al-Hayy) praised by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Tariq
طَارِقলিপ্যন্তর: Ṭāriq
"Morning star, Bright Piercing Star"
Mentioned directly in Surah At-Tariq (86:1) in the Holy Quran.
Taukir
تَوْقِيرলিপ্যন্তর: Tawqīr
"Great respect, Honor, High esteem, Reverence"
South Asian spelling variant of Tauqeer, representing dignity and reverence.
Tipu
تِيبُوলিপ্যন্তর: Tīpū
"Tiger of Mysore, Fearless Ruler"
Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu (Tipu Sultan Shaheed) (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), Tiger of Mysore who resisted colonialism.
Ubaada
عُبَادَةলিপ্যন্তর: 'Ubādah
"Worship, Devotion to Allah; Noble Sahabi Sayyiduna Ubadah ibn al-Samit (RA)"
Noble Sahabi Sayyiduna Ubadah ibn al-Samit (RA), hero of Badr and Uhud.
Umar
عُمَرলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Umar
"Populous, Flourishing, Long-lived; Al-Faruq (Distinguisher of Truth)"
The heroic name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Al-Faruq, second Caliph of Islam.
Usman
عُثْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Uthmān
"Wise, Intuitive, Young bustard; Dhun-Nurayn (Possessor of Two Lights)"
The gentle name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Usman ibn Affan (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Dhun-Nurayn, compiler of the Quran.
Uzair
عُزَيْرলিপ্যন্তর: 'Uzair
"Helpful, Precious, Strength of Allah; Noble Prophet Sayyiduna Uzair (AS)"
Noble Prophet of Allah Sayyiduna Uzair (AS) mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:30).
Yahya
يَحْيَىলিপ্যন্তর: Yaḥyā
"To live, Alive, Given life by Allah"
The blessed name of Prophet Yahya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), son of Prophet Zakariya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), named directly by Allah Almighty.
Yasin
يسলিপ্যন্তর: Yā-Sīn
"O Chief of Mankind, Mystical title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
An exalted title of Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) and the opening of Surah Yasin (Heart of the Quran).
Yunus
يُونُسলিপ্যন্তর: Yūnus
"Dove, Companion of the Fish (Dhun-Nun)"
The revered name of Prophet Yunus (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) who supplicated Allah from the belly of the whale (Ayat Karima).
Yusuf
يُوسُفলিপ্যন্তর: Yūsuf
"Allah increases in beauty and piety"
The beautiful name of Prophet Yusuf (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), famous for supreme beauty, chastity, and patience.
Zahid
زَاهِدলিপ্যন্তর: Zāhid
"Ascetic, Devout, One who renounces worldly materialism for Allah"
Represents Zuhed (spiritual asceticism) praised in Hadith and Razavi Sufi traditions.
Zahiruddin
ظَهِيرُ الدِّينলিপ্যন্তর: Ẓahīr ad-Dīn
"Helper & Defender of the Faith, Founder of Mughal Empire Babur"
Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), strategist and founder of Mughal empire.
Zaid
زَيْدলিপ্যন্তর: Zayd
"Growth, Abundance, Increase in goodness"
The noble name of Hazrat Zaid ibn Harithah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the beloved of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the ONLY Sahabi explicitly named in the Holy Quran.
Zainul
زَيْنُ العَابِدِينলিপ্যন্তর: Zaynul
"Ornament of the Worshippers, Grace of the Devout"
Shortened honorific title of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain Zainul Abedin (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ).
Zakariya
زَكَرِيَّاলিপ্যন্তর: Zakariyyā
"Remembered by Allah"
The noble name of Prophet Zakariya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), guardian of Sayyidatina Maryam and father of Prophet Yahya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ).
Zayan
زَيَّانলিপ্যন্তর: Zayyān
"Adorned, Graceful, One who beautifies"
Reflects moral grace, inner beauty, and righteous presentation in line with Prophetic teachings.
Zayd
زَيْدলিপ্যন্তর: Zayd
"Growth, Abundance, Increase"
The unique name of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the only Companion explicitly named in the Quran (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:37).
Zubair
زُبَيْرলিপ্যন্তর: Zubayr
"Strong, Powerful, Brave, Smart"
The noble name of Hazrat Zubair ibn al-Awwam (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), one of the Ten Promised Paradise (Ashara Mubashshara) and Hawari (disciple) of Rasoolullah ﷺ.
Zuned
زُنَيْدলিপ্যন্তর: Zunayd
"Young soldier of Allah, Named after Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ)"
Inspired by the supreme Sufi master Hazrat Junaid al-Baghdadi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ).
Zayn
زَيْنলিপ্যন্তর: Zayn
"Beauty, Grace, Excellence, Ornament of faith"
Classical Arabic name that has become exceptionally popular among Western Muslim families.
Aadil
عَادِلলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Ādil
"Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler"
Praised in Islam as one of the key leadership virtues.
Aamir
عَامِرলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Āmir
"Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ"
Revered name of notable Sahaba including Hazrat Aamir ibn Fuhayrah (R.A.).
Abdul Rahman
عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Abd al-Raḥmān
"Servant of the Most Merciful (Allah)"
Endorsed in Sahih Hadith as one of the two most beloved names to Allah.
Abid
عَابِدলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Ābid
"Worshipper, Devout servant of Allah"
Mentioned in Quran highlighting true worship and devotion.
Adnan
عَدْنَانলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Adnān
"Settler, Ancestor of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Noble ancestor of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from the line of Prophet Ismail (A.S.).
Aehtesham
إِحْتِشَامলিপ্যন্তর: Iḥtishām
"Dignity, Modesty, Splendor, Honorable Decency"
Embodies modesty (Haya) combined with high dignity.
Anis
أَنِيسলিপ্যন্তর: Anīs
"Close Friend, Friendly, Affectionate Companion"
Expresses warmth, affection, and gentle companionship.
Arshad
أَرْشَدলিপ্যন্তর: Arshad
"Most Rightly Guided, Most Honest, Wise"
Represents extreme honesty, wisdom, and divine guidance.
Ayman
أَيْمَنলিপ্যন্তর: Ayman
"Blessed, Right-handed, Fortunate"
Quranic virtue representing Ashab al-Yameen (People of the Right Hand).
Danish
دَانِشলিপ্যন্তর: Dānish
"Wisdom, Knowledge, Intellect, Learning"
Widely used Muslim name symbolizing wisdom and scholarship.
Ehsan
إِحْسَانলিপ্যন্তর: Iḥsān
"Excellence in Faith, Benevolence, Supreme Kindness"
Defined in Hadith Jibreel as worshipping Allah as if you see Him.
Faheem
فَهِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Fahīm
"Intelligent, Perceptive, Highly Understanding"
Represents sharp intellect and deep comprehension.
Fajal
فَضْلলিপ্যন্তর: Faḍl / Fajal
"Divine Grace, Bounty, Excellence, Favor of Allah"
Frequently used in Quran describing Allah's infinite bounty and blessing.
Farhan
فَرْحَانলিপ্যন্তর: Farḥān
"Happy, Cheerful, Rejoicing in Grace"
Quranic term describing those rejoicing in Allah's blessings.
Farooq
فَارُوقলিপ্যন্তর: Fārūq
"One who distinguishes truth from falsehood, Title of Hazrat Umar (R.A.)"
Exalted title given by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Second Caliph Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.).
Habib
حَبِيبলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥabīb
"Beloved, Dear Friend, Title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Habibullah)"
Exalted title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as Habibullah (The Beloved of Allah).
Haroon
هَارُونলিপ্যন্তর: Hārūn
"Exalted, High Mountain, Prophet Aaron (A.S.) brother of Prophet Musa (A.S.)"
Holy Prophet Haroon (A.S.) praised in Quran for eloquence and brotherhood.
Hasan
حَسَنলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥasan
"Handsome, Good, Virtuous, Elder Grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Name of Imam Al-Hasan ibn Ali (R.A.), leader of youth in Jannah.
Hisham
هِشَامলিপ্যন্তর: Hishām
"Generous, Destroyer of Evil, Companion of Prophet ﷺ"
Revered name of notable Sahaba Hazrat Hisham ibn Hakim (R.A.).
Huzaifa
حُذَيْفَةলিপ্যন্তর: Ḥudhayfah
"Wise, Companion who held secrets of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Hazrat Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (R.A.), trusted keeper of secrets of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Idrees
إِدْرِيسলিপ্যন্তর: Idrīs
"Studious, Learned, Prophet Idris (A.S. / Enoch)"
Holy Prophet Idris (A.S.) raised to a high station in Jannah, praised in Quran.
Jafar
جَعْفَرলিপ্যন্তর: Ja‘far
"Stream, River, Companion Hazrat Ja'far al-Tayyar (R.A.)"
Hazrat Ja'far ibn Abi Talib (R.A.), hero of Abyssinia and martyr of Mu'tah given wings in Jannah.
Junaid
جُنَيْدলিপ্যন্তর: Junayd
"Young Soldier, Spiritual Master Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (R.A.)"
Sayyid-ut-Ta'ifa Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (R.A.), paramount leader of Sufi saints.
Kabir
كَبِيرলিপ্যন্তর: Kabīr
"Great, Grand, High-ranking, Dignified"
Quranic word symbolizing dignity, greatness, and moral stature.
Khalil
خَلِيلলিপ্যন্তর: Khalīl
"Intimate Friend, Title of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) - Khalilullah"
Exalted title of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) as Khalilullah (Intimate Friend of Allah).
Madani
مَدَنِيলিপ্যন্তর: Madanī
"Belonging to Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Civilized, Noble"
Directly attached to the sacred sanctuary of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.
Mahir
مَا هِرলিপ্যন্তর: Māhir
"Skilled, Expert, Capable, Proficient"
Denotes expertise, perfection, and skill in good works.
Mahmood
مَحْمُودলিপ্যন্তর: Maḥmūd
"Praised, Commended, Attribute of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Maqam Mahmood)"
Name derived from Hamd; associated with Maqam Mahmood reserved for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Maksud
مَقْصُودলিপ্যন্তর: Maqṣūd
"Intended, Target of Goal, Desired Objective"
Refers to seeking divine pleasure as the ultimate goal of a believer.
Mansoor
مَنْصُورলিপ্যন্তর: Manṣūr
"Divinely Aided, Triumphant, Victorious"
Symbolizes triumph achieved through divine assistance (Nasrullah).
Moin
مُعِينলিপ্যন্তর: Mu‘īn
"Helper, Supporter, Title of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (R.A.)"
Revered name of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti (R.A.) of Ajmer Sharif.
Munir
مُنِيرলিপ্যন্তর: Munīr
"Luminous, Radiant, Illuminating, Attribute of Prophet ﷺ"
Quranic title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Surah Al-Ahzab (Sirajan Muneera).
Musharraf
مُشَرَّفলিপ্যন্তর: Musharraf
"Honored, Exalted, Elevated, Dignified"
Denotes honor bestowed through faith and noble deeds.
Mustakim
مُسْتَقِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Mustaqīm
"Upright, Straight, Righteous Path (Sirat-al-Mustaqim)"
Directly from Surah Al-Fatiha (Sirat al-Mustaqim - The Straight Path).
Nabeel
نَبِيلলিপ্যন্তর: Nabīl
"Noble, High-minded, Magnanimous, Handsome"
Represents noble character and honorable lineage.
Nadeem
نَدِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Nadīm
"Close Companion, Sincere Friend, Confidant"
Symbolizes true, loyal, and sincere friendship.
Naeem
نَعِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Na‘īm
"Blessing, Ease, Comfort, Paradise (Jannat-an-Na'eem)"
Quranic word denoting eternal comfort and blessings of Jannah.
Nazim
نَاظِمলিপ্যন্তর: Nāẓim
"Organizer, Governor, Administrator, Poet"
Refers to discipline, structured governance, and literary elegance.
Nazirul Akram
نَظِيرُ الأَكْرَمলিপ্যন্তর: Naẓīr al-Akram
"Exemplar of Nobility, Paragon of Generosity"
Represents generosity and high honorable status.
Noman
نُعْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Nu‘mān
"Blessings, Blood of Life, Name of Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A.)"
Actual name of Imam-e-Azam Hazrat Abu Hanifa (R.A.), founder of Hanafi Fiqh.
Ovesh
أُوَيْسলিপ্যন্তর: Uwais
"Boon, Gift, Great Saint Hazrat Uwais Al-Qarni (R.A.)"
Hazrat Uwais Al-Qarni (R.A.), paragon of filial devotion and supreme love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Owais
أُوَيْسলিপ্যন্তর: Uwais
"Gift, Boon, Saint Hazrat Uwais Qarni (R.A.)"
Sacred name of Hazrat Uwais Qarni (R.A.) famous for selfless devotion.
Qasim
قَاسِمলিপ্যন্তর: Qāsim
"Distributor, Generous, Eldest Son of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Eldest son of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, giving Him the kunya Abul-Qasim.
Rafiq
رَفِيقলিপ্যন্তর: Rafīq
"Gentle Friend, Companion, Attribute of Allah (Ar-Rafeeq)"
Derived from Hadith 'Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness (Ar-Rafeeq)'.
Rayan
رَيَّانলিপ্যন্তর: Rayyān
"Lush, Gate of Jannah reserved for those who fast (Ar-Rayyan)"
Prophetic Hadith names Ar-Rayyan as the special golden gate of Jannah for fasting believers.
Saad
سَعْدলিপ্যন্তর: Sa‘d
"Felicity, Good Fortune, Companion Hazrat Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.)"
Hazrat Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.), conqueror of Persia and member of Ashara Mubashshara.
Saif
سَيْفলিপ্যন্তর: Sayf
"Sword, Defender (Saifullah - Sword of Allah)"
Honored in title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) bestowed on Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.).
Sajjad
سَجَّادলিপ্যন্তর: Sajjād
"One who prostrates continuously, Title of Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (R.A.)"
Revered title of Imam Ali ibn Husayn Zain-ul-Abideen (R.A.) who spent nights in prostration to Allah.
Sameer
سَمِيرলিপ্যন্তর: Samīr
"Pleasant Companion, Conversationalist, Friendly"
Expresses pleasant conversation and warm companionship.
Shahbaz
شَهْبَازলিপ্যন্তর: Shahbāz
"Royal Falcon, Title of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (R.A.)"
Revered spiritual title symbolizing high spiritual flight and courage.
Shoaib
شُعَيْبলিপ্যন্তর: Shu‘ayb
"Who shows the right path, Prophet Shu'ayb (A.S.)"
Prophet Shu'ayb (A.S.) praised in Quran for fairness in weights and speech.
Soban
ثَوْبَانলিপ্যন্তর: Thawbān
"Repentant, Devoted, Companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Hazrat Thawban (R.A.) was a revered companion who loved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ intensely.
Soeb
شُعَيْبলিপ্যন্তর: Shu‘ayb / Soeb
"Who shows the Right Path, Prophet Shu'ayb (A.S.)"
Holy Prophet Shu'ayb (A.S.) known as Khateeb al-Anbiya (Orator of Prophets).
Suhail
سُهَيْلলিপ্যন্তর: Suhayl
"Gentle, Easy, Bright Star, Companion Hazrat Suhayl ibn Amr (R.A.)"
Hazrat Suhayl ibn Amr (R.A.), orator of Makkah who embraced Islam and defended it fervently.
Suleman
سُلَيْمَانলিপ্যন্তর: Sulaymān
"Man of Peace, Prophet Solomon (A.S.) son of Dawood (A.S.)"
Holy Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.) given supreme wisdom and kingdom by Allah.
Sultan
سُلْطَانলিপ্যন্তর: Sulṭān
"Ruler, King, Authority, Proof, Supreme Power"
Quranic term meaning clear authority and convincing proof.
Ummarchand
عُمَر چَانْدলিপ্যন্তর: ‘Umar Chānd
"Radiant like Umar (R.A.), Moon of Hazrat Umar's virtue"
Traditional South Asian honorific combining Farooqi dignity with luminous grace.
Vasim
وَسِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Wasīm
"Handsome, Graceful, Comely, Good-looking"
Denotes physical and moral grace.
Waseem
وَسِيمলিপ্যন্তর: Wasīm
"Graceful, Handsome, Comely"
Represents moral and physical elegance.
Yasir
يَاسِرলিপ্যন্তর: Yāsir
"Easy, Prosperous, Companion Hazrat Yasir (R.A.) father of Ammar (R.A.)"
Hazrat Yasir (R.A.), first martyr of Islam together with his wife Hazrat Sumayyah (R.A.).
Zakir
ذَاكِرলিপ্যন্তর: Dhākir
"One who constantly remembers and praises Allah"
Praised in Quran (Dhakireen) for constant remembrance of Almighty Allah.
Zia
ضِيَاءলিপ্যন্তর: Ḍiyā'
"Light, Splendor, Glow, Divine Illumination"
Mentioned in Quran (Surah Yunus 10:5) describing the sun's radiant light.
Zuber
زُبَيْرলিপ্যন্তর: Zubayr
"Strong, Brave, Disciple of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Hazrat Zubair ibn al-Awwam (R.A.), disciple of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of the Ashara Mubashshara.