Muslim Names Meaning Faith & Devotion

Transliteration: Ādam

"First Prophet of Allah (AS); Father of humanity; Created from clay"

Named after Sayyiduna Adam (AS), the first Prophet created by Allah. Top 1 Muslim boy name in UK, US, and EU.

Transliteration: Ahmet

"Turkish form of Ahmad; Highly praised, Worthy of praise"

Turkish regional form of the noble Prophetic name Ahmad ﷺ. Among the most popular traditional Muslim names in Türkiye.

Transliteration: Amān

"Protection, Safety, Security, Tranquility from Allah"

Noble Quranic name representing divine security and peace of mind.

Transliteration: ‘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.

Transliteration: Armān

"Wish, Hope, Noble aspiration, Heartfelt desire for goodness"

Popular South Asian name representing noble aspirations and hope for a bright future.

Transliteration: Iḥsān

"Excellence in Faith, Benevolence, Supreme Kindness"

Defined in Hadith Jibreel as worshipping Allah as if you see Him.

Transliteration: Enes

"Turkish form of Anas; Friendly, Affectionate companion"

Turkish regional spelling of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (RA), faithful servant and Sahabi of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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).

Transliteration: Hārūn

"Exalted, Lofty, Mountain of Strength"

The noble name of Prophet Harun (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), brother and trusted assistant of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ).

Transliteration: Ḥudhayfah

"Wise, Prudent; Noble Sahabi Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (RA)"

Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (RA), trusted keeper of the Prophet's secrets.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: ‘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).

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: Maqbūl

"Accepted, Approved, Beloved in the Sight of Allah"

Traditional name denoting acceptance of prayers and good deeds by Allah.

Transliteration: Mehmet

"Turkish traditional form of Muhammad; The Praised One"

The honored traditional Turkish form of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, used out of deep reverence in Ottoman history (e.g. Sultan Mehmet Fatih).

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: Rāshid

"Rightly Guided, Wise, Following the Straight Path"

Revered Quranic name denoting wisdom and divine guidance (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:7).

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: Rifāqat / Rifāqah

"Companionship, Gentle friendship, Solace, Kind support"

Traditional South Asian Muslim name representing loyalty, noble fellowship, and gentle character.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: Sālim

"Safe, Sound, Healthy, Peaceful, Unharmed"

Revered Sahabi Sayyiduna Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah (RA), famed for Quranic recitation.

Transliteration: Sājid

"One who prostrates to Allah in Sujood, Devout worshipper"

Quranic name derived from Sujood (prostration to Allah). South Asian spelling variant Sajid/Sazid.

Transliteration: Shafī'

"Intercessor, Mediator, Advocate; Title of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"

Revered Prophetic title in Sunni tradition for the Intercessor of the Ummah.

Transliteration: Shihāb ad-Dīn

"Star of the Faith, Heroic Ruler"

Sultan Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), key figure in Islamic history.

Transliteration: Tawqīr

"Great respect, Honor, High esteem, Reverence"

South Asian spelling variant of Tauqeer, representing dignity and reverence.

Transliteration: '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.

Transliteration: '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).

Transliteration: Zāhid

"Ascetic, Devout, One who renounces worldly materialism for Allah"

Represents Zuhed (spiritual asceticism) praised in Hadith and Razavi Sufi traditions.

Transliteration: 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.

Transliteration: Zaynul

"Ornament of the Worshippers, Grace of the Devout"

Shortened honorific title of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain Zainul Abedin (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ).

Transliteration: Zayn

"Beauty, Grace, Excellence, Ornament of faith"

Classical Arabic name that has become exceptionally popular among Western Muslim families.