Discover a Name Blessed with Meaning
The world's most authentic Muslim baby names resource — 7,500+ names with Quranic references, Arabic script, pronunciation, and deep scholarly context. For every Muslim parent.
Find the Perfect Name
Explore names organized by gender, origin, meaning, and theme — each page curated with scholarly care.
The Sacred Act of Naming
"On the Day of Judgment, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers. So choose beautiful names for yourselves." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sunan Abu Dawud)
Built by a Team With Genuine Islamic Literacy
Islamic Naming was founded on a simple belief: choosing a name for your child is one of the most sacred responsibilities a parent carries. Every name here is treated with that weight.
Unlike generic baby-name sites, our team is grounded in Islamic tradition. We work with a scholarly review board across Karachi, Riyadh, and Istanbul. Every Quranic reference, every Hadith citation, every meaning is verified.
- Scholar-reviewed content across all name pages
- Authentic Quranic and Hadith references with citations
- Multi-regional Arabic pronunciation library
- Covers Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Malay & more
- Zero-tolerance workflow for religious accuracy
Vision & Mission
What guides every name page, every guide, and every decision we make.
Our Vision
To become the world's most authoritative and culturally authentic Muslim baby names resource — a place where every parent, from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur to Manchester, can discover names rooted in the beauty of Islamic tradition and be certain of what they mean.
Our Mission
To document, verify, and share every meaningful Muslim name with scholarly rigor and cultural respect — providing Arabic script, authentic pronunciations, Quranic and Hadith context, and the historical figures who bore each name, so parents can name their children with confidence and love.
Beloved Names Across Generations
A curated selection of timeless names carried by Prophets, Sahaba, and countless Muslim families across the world.
Muhammad
The praised one — Name of the Final Messenger ﷺ
Aisha
Living, alive — Mother of the Believers
Ayaan
Gift of God, era of good fortune
Maryam
Devout worshipper — Mother of Isa (as)
Zayd
Growth, abundance — Sahabi of the Prophet ﷺ
Fatima
One who abstains — Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ
Ibrahim
Father of nations — Prophet Ibrahim (as)
Khadijah
Trustworthy — First wife of the Prophet ﷺ
Names From Across the Muslim World
From the classical Arabic of the Quran to the rich traditions of Persia, Turkey, South Asia and beyond.
Arabic
The language of the Quran — the foundation of Islamic naming tradition.
2,500+ namesPersian
Elegant names from Persian poetry, literature, and Islamic heritage.
1,200+ namesTurkish
Names from Ottoman tradition and modern Turkish Muslim culture.
800+ namesUrdu
South Asian Muslim names blending Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit roots.
1,100+ namesQuranic
Names directly mentioned in the Holy Quran with surah references.
400+ namesHadith
Names of Sahaba and figures from Prophetic tradition.
350+ namesMalay
Muslim names from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia.
500+ namesAfrican
Names from Muslim cultures across West, East, and North Africa.
450+ namesSacred Themes & Traditions
Handpicked collections rooted in the Quran, Prophetic tradition, and centuries of Islamic scholarship.
Names of the Prophets
The 25 Prophets mentioned in the Quran — from Adam (as) to Muhammad ﷺ. Names carried with the deepest reverence in Islam.
Explore Prophet Names →Sahaba Names
Names of the beloved Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — brave, righteous, and forever remembered in Islamic history.
Explore Sahaba Names →Asma-ul-Husna
The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, and names derived from them (Abdul-Rahman, Abdul-Kareem, and more) with divine attributes.
Explore Divine Names →Quranic Names
Names drawn directly from the verses of the Holy Quran, each with the exact surah and ayah reference for authenticity.
Explore Quranic Names →Modern Muslim Names
Beautiful, contemporary Muslim names that honor tradition while feeling fresh and unique for today's generation.
Explore Modern Names →Rare & Unique Names
Uncommon Muslim names with rich meanings — for parents seeking something truly distinctive yet deeply rooted.
Explore Rare Names →Trusted by Parents Worldwide
Every element of this site is built with authenticity, respect, and scholarly rigor.
Scholar Reviewed
Every religious reference verified by a scholarly board across Karachi, Riyadh, and Istanbul before publication.
Quran & Hadith Sourced
All Quranic references include surah and ayah. All Hadith citations reference authentic collections.
Native Pronunciations
Audio recordings from native speakers across Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Turkish accents.
Deeply Multi-Cultural
Names from every corner of the Muslim world — Arab, South Asian, Turkish, African, Malay, and more.
Tools to Help You Choose
Practical, thoughtful tools built for real naming decisions — no gimmicks.
Name Shortlist Builder
Save up to 30 favorite names. Add private notes. Share with your spouse. Export a beautiful PDF.
Open ShortlistMeaning Search
Search names by meaning — from "light" to "warrior" to "blessing." Semantic matching, not just keywords.
Search MeaningsPronunciation Studio
Hear names spoken by native Arabic speakers. Perfect for non-Arabic-speaking Muslim families.
Hear NamesArabic Calligraphy
Generate beautiful Arabic calligraphy of your chosen name. Downloadable and shareable.
Create CalligraphySibling Name Matcher
Enter your first child's name — get matching sibling names that pair beautifully in sound and meaning.
Find MatchesName Comparison
Compare two names side-by-side — meaning, origin, popularity, and religious significance.
Compare NamesGuides on Islamic Naming Tradition
Deep, scholarly guides on the sacred practice of naming in Islam — from choosing to the aqiqah ceremony.
How to Choose a Muslim Baby Name
A complete framework — from Islamic guidelines to family considerations, meaning selection, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Read Guide →Naming in Islam — The Sacred Tradition
What the Quran and Hadith teach about naming: rights of the child, responsibility of the parent, and the meaning behind every name.
Read Guide →The Aqiqah Ceremony Explained
Step-by-step: when to hold aqiqah, what to prepare, the sacrifice, hair-cutting tradition, and the prayers to recite.
Read Guide →Names to Avoid in Islam
Names classified as haram or makruh across major scholarly opinions, with the reasoning and authentic sources behind each.
Read Guide →Guide to Quranic Names
Every category of Quranic name — Prophets, righteous figures, virtues, and blessed places — with surah references.
Read Guide →The Tahneek — First Sunnah After Birth
The Prophetic tradition of tahneek — softening a date and rubbing it on the newborn's palate. Meaning and method.
Read Guide →