Muslim Names Meaning Faith & Devotion

Transliteration: ‘Ā’ishah

"Living, Prosperous, Mother of Believers Hazrat Aayesha Siddika"

The standardized spelling variant of Sayyidatina Aayesha Siddika (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Transliteration: ‘Ā’ishah

"Prosperous, Full of life, Living well"

The revered Mother of the Believers, Syeda Aisha Siddiqa (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Transliteration: Amīnah

"Trustworthy, Faithful, Honest Woman"

Feminine form of Amin (Trustworthy); praised moral attribute.

Transliteration: Āminah

"Trustworthy, Secure, Peaceful, Mother of the Prophet ﷺ"

The holy name of Sayyidatina Aminah bint Wahb, the blessed mother of Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ).

Transliteration: An-Nisā’

"Indonesian form of An-Nisa; Gentle woman, Chaste lady"

Derived from Surah An-Nisa in the Holy Quran. Top girl name in Indonesia.

Transliteration: Ayşe

"Turkish form of Ayesha; Living, Prosperous, Mother of Believers"

Turkish spelling of Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Aayesha Siddika (RA). Extremely popular across Türkiye.

Transliteration: Bilqīs

"Queen of Sheba (Saba), Wise and Faithful Queen"

Noble Queen mentioned in Surah An-Naml who embraced Islam under Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.).

Transliteration: Bushrā

"Glad tidings, Good news, Joyous omen"

Repeatedly used in the Quran (e.g. Surah Yunus 10:64) referring to Allah's joyful promises to believers.

Transliteration: Fatma

"Turkish form of Fatima; One who abstains, Beloved daughter of Prophet ﷺ"

Turkish form of Sayyidatina Fatima al-Zahra (RA), leader of women in Paradise. Deeply cherished in Türkiye.

Transliteration: Fā'izah

"Successful, Triumphant, Victorious in Faith"

Expresses ultimate success in this life and the Hereafter (Aakhirah).

Transliteration: Ghawthiyyah

"Blessed with spiritual help of Ghaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (RA)"

Honored Sunni Islamic girl name named in devotion to Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (Ghaus-ul-Azam رحمة الله عليه). Endorsed in Ahle Sunnat literature.

Transliteration: Ḥafṣah

"Young lioness, Preserver of Quranic manuscripts"

The honored Mother of the Believers, Syeda Hafsa bint Umar (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), custodian of the original written Quran.

Transliteration: 'Ināyah

"Divine Care, Concern, Grace and Protection of Allah"

Beloved Muslim girl name signifying Allah's loving care and protection.

Transliteration: Juwayriyah

"Young damel, Rose, Bringer of blessing"

The sacred name of Sayyidatina Juwayriya bint al-Harith (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), Mother of the Believers, whose marriage brought freedom to hundreds of captives.

Transliteration: Khadījah

"Trustworthy, Premature child; First Mother of Believers"

The noble name of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), first wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and first believer in Islam.

Transliteration: Khadījah

"Trustworthy, Premature child, Pure Tahira, First Mother of Believers"

The sacred name of Sayyidatina Khadijah al-Kubra (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), the first beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, first believer in Islam, and mother of Sayyidatina Fatima Zahra.

Transliteration: Maymūnah

"Blessed, Auspicious, Fortunate"

The holy name of Sayyidatina Maimoona bint al-Harith (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), Mother of the Believers (Umm al-Mu'minin).

Transliteration: Maryam

"Pious, Devoted to Allah, Pure"

The blessed name of Syeda Maryam (عَلَيْهَا ٱلسَّلَامُ), mother of Prophet Isa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), the only woman named directly in the Quran.

Transliteration: Maḥfūẓah

"Protected, Guarded by Allah, Preserved from Evil"

Quranic root name denoting Allah's divine protection over the believer.

Transliteration: Munīrah

"Luminous, Radiant, Illuminating Light"

Quranic root name representing spiritual illumination and guidance (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:46).

Transliteration: Rābi‘ah

"Springtime, Devout saint Rabia al-Adawiyya"

Named after the saint Sayyidatina Rabia al-Adawiyya al-Basri (رحمۃ اللہ علیہا), celebrated for divine love.

Transliteration: Sa'īdah

"Happy, Fortunate, Blessed with Good Fortune and Faith"

Traditional Islamic name for girls denoting happiness and spiritual blessing.

Transliteration: Safiyyah

"Pure, Untouched, Sincere Friend; Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Safiyyah (RA)"

Mother of the Believers (Ummah al-Mu'minin) Sayyidatina Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA).

Transliteration: Ṣafiyyah

"Pure, Best friend, Untainted"

The holy name of Sayyidatina Safiyyah bint Huyayy (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), Mother of the Believers.

Transliteration: Ṣafūrā’

"Pious, Modest, Wife of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)"

The noble name of the daughter of Prophet Shuaib (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and wife of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), celebrated in Surah Al-Qasas (28:25) for her modesty.

Transliteration: Shākirah

"Grateful, Thankful to Allah for Blessings"

Quranic virtue of expressing gratitude (Shukr) to Allah Almighty (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152).

Transliteration: Sawdah

"Proper name, Land covered with palm trees"

The revered name of Sayyidatina Sawda bint Zam'a (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), Mother of the Believers, known for her devotion and generous spirit.

Transliteration: Sharmīn

"Modest, Bashful, Shy, Virtuous and Elegant Lady"

Classic South Asian Muslim name denoting the high Islamic virtue of modesty (Haya).

Transliteration: Ṣūfiyyah

"Pious woman, Devout mystic, Pure-hearted worshipper"

Embodying Sufi virtues of heart-purity, sincere worship, and remembrance of Allah.

Transliteration: Ṭāhirah

"Pure, Chaste, Immaculate; Title of Sayyidatina Khadijah & Fatima (RA)"

Honored title of Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Khadijat-ul-Kubra (RA) and Sayyidatina Fatima al-Zahra (RA). Highly cherished.

Transliteration: Zāhidah

"Ascetic, Devout woman, Devoted worshipper"

Feminine form of Zahid, denoting deep devotion and piety.

Transliteration: Dhākirah

"One who remembers Allah constantly, Devout worshipper"

Quranic virtue mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:35 'Wadh-Dhakiraty Allaha Kathira').

Transliteration: Zeynep

"Turkish form of Zainab; Beautiful fragrant flower, Daughter of Prophet ﷺ"

Turkish spelling of Sayyidatina Zainab (RA). Number 1 most popular girl name in Türkiye for over a decade.