Choosing a Muslim boy name is one of the most meaningful decisions for parents. In Islam, names are more than labels – they carry faith, identity, and blessings. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged Muslims to give their children beautiful names with good meanings.
In today’s time, many parents look for unique, stylish, and modern names that also remain true to Islamic tradition. That’s why we’ve compiled this 500-name collection of the best Muslim boy names with Arabic spellings and meanings for 2025.
Tips for Choosing a Muslim Baby Boy Name
- Good Meaning – Always choose names with positive meanings.
- Quranic Origin – Names of Prophets and Sahaba are timeless.
- Simple Pronunciation – A name should be easy to say.
- Unique yet Islamic – Balance modern style with Islamic tradition.
- Blessed Identity – A name should reflect your child’s future with dignity.
The Ultimate List of 500 Muslim Boy Names with Meanings
To make things easier, we’ve divided the names into categories:
Modern Muslim Boy Names (1–100)
- Aahil (آهل) – Prince, leader
- Aariz (عارض) – Respectable man
- Aaban (آبان) – Angel of iron
- Adeel (عادل) – Just, fair
- Adnan (عدنان) – Settler, long-term resident
- Ahyan (أحيان) – Gift of God
- Aiman (أيمن) – Fearless, blessed
- Akeel (عقيل) – Intelligent, wise
- Almir (المير) – Prince, ruler
- Anas (أنس) – Affection, companionship
- Aqeel (عقيل) – Wise, knowledgeable
- Arham (أرحم) – Merciful
- Arslan (أرسلان) – Lion
- Aryan (آريان) – Warrior, pure
- Asad (أسد) – Lion, brave
- Ashar (أشر) – Popular, noble
- Asif (آصف) – Forgiver, helper
- Atif (عاطف) – Kind, sympathetic
- Ayaan (عيان) – Gift of God
- Azeem (عظيم) – Grand, magnificent
- Azlan (أزلان) – Lion
- Azmi (عزمي) – Resolute, determined
- Daniyal (دانيال) – Prophet Daniel (AS)
- Darim (دارم) – Old Arabic tribe’s name
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS)
- Ehan (إحان) – Full moon, moonlight
- Ehsan (إحسان) – Goodness, excellence
- Emaan (إيمان) – Faith, belief
- Faiz (فيز) – Victorious, successful
- Faraz (فراز) – Elevation, height
- Farhan (فرحان) – Happy, joyful
- Fawad (فؤاد) – Heart
- Feroz (فيروز) – Gem, turquoise stone
- Firas (فراس) – Perspicacity, intelligence
- Fuzail (فضيل) – Excellent, virtuous
- Ghaith (غيث) – Rain, blessing
- Ghazi (غازي) – Conqueror, warrior
- Habib (حبيب) – Beloved, dear
- Haidar (حيدر) – Lion, brave
- Hamdan (حمدان) – One who praises Allah
- Hamid (حامد) – Praiser, thankful
- Haris (حارس) – Guardian, protector
- Hasan (حسن) – Handsome, good
- Hashir (هاشر) – One who gathers
- Huzaifa (حذيفة) – Companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Ibad (عباد) – Worshipper of Allah
- Ibraheem (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS)
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS)
- Ihsan (إحسان) – Excellence
- Imran (عمران) – Family of Maryam (AS)
- Irfan (عرفان) – Knowledge, wisdom
- Isa (عيسى) – Prophet Jesus (AS)
- Ishaaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS)
- Iskandar (إسكندر) – Defender of mankind
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ismail (AS)
- Izaan (إيزان) – Obedience, submission
- Jafar (جعفر) – Stream, rivulet
- Jahangir (جهانكير) – Conqueror of the world
- Jameel (جميل) – Beautiful, handsome
- Jasim (جاسم) – Great, strong
- Jawad (جواد) – Generous, noble
- Jubair (جبير) – Counsellor, comforter
- Kabir (كبير) – Great, grand
- Kamil (كامل) – Perfect, complete
- Kamran (كامران) – Prosperous, fortunate
- Kareem (كريم) – Generous, noble
- Kashan (كاشان) – City in Iran, pure
- Khalid (خالد) – Eternal, immortal
- Khawar (خاور) – East, dawn
- Luqman (لقمان) – Wise man in Qur’an
- Maaz (معاذ) – Protected, brave
- Mahir (ماهر) – Skillful, expert
- Malik (مالك) – King, master
- Mansoor (منصور) – Victorious, supported
- Marwan (مروان) – Solid stone, strong
- Masood (مسعود) – Fortunate, happy
- Mateen (متين) – Strong, firm
- Mazhar (مظهر) – Manifestation, appearance
- Mehmood (محمود) – Praiseworthy
- Mikaeel (ميكائيل) – Angel Michael
- Mirza (ميرزا) – Prince, nobleman
- Moaz (معاذ) – Refuge, protection
- Mubarak (مبارك) – Blessed, fortunate
- Mudassir (مدثر) – One who covers himself
- Mujeeb (مجيب) – Responsive, answering
- Munir (منير) – Radiant, shining
- Mustafa (مصطفى) – Chosen one (Prophet ﷺ)
- Muzammil (مزمل) – Wrapped in garments
- Nadeem (نديم) – Friend, companion
- Nadir (نادر) – Rare, unique
- Nafees (نفيس) – Precious, valuable
- Naeem (نعيم) – Comfort, ease
- Najeeb (نجيب) – Noble, distinguished
- Nauman (نعمان) – Blood, life, flower
- Naveed (نويد) – Good news
- Nayel (نائل) – Giver, achiever
- Noman (نعمان) – Happiness, blood of rose
- Nouman (نعمان) – Bliss, happiness
- Omar (عمر) – Long-lived, flourishing
- Osama (أسامة) – Lion
Quranic & Prophetic Names (101–200)
- Adam (آدم) – First Prophet, father of mankind
- Ayyub (أيوب) – Prophet Job (AS), patient and steadfast
- Harun (هارون) – Prophet Aaron (AS), exalted, strong
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elijah (AS), devoted servant of Allah
- Yunus (يونس) – Prophet Jonah (AS), who was swallowed by the whale
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), devoted and prayerful
- Hud (هود) – Prophet Hud (AS), guided his people to Allah
- Saleh (صالح) – Prophet Saleh (AS), righteous and virtuous
- Shoaib (شعيب) – Prophet Shoaib (AS), wise and honest
- Lut (لوط) – Prophet Lot (AS), righteous and moral
- Nuh (نوح) – Prophet Noah (AS), patient and persistent
- Yusuf (يوسف) – Prophet Joseph (AS), handsome and faithful
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS), leader and speaker
- Ibrahim (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS), father of Prophets
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ishmael (AS), obedient and devoted
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS), king and psalmist
- Sulaiman (سليمان) – Prophet Solomon (AS), wise and just
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John the Baptist (AS), righteous
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), devoted servant of Allah
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), wise and learned
- Shu’ayb (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), honest and just
- Ayyash (عيّاش) – Companion, devoted servant
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS), joyous, laughter
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John (AS), life-giver
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elijah (AS), devoted to Allah
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), prayerful
- Hud (هود) – Prophet Hud (AS), guided his people to truth
- Saleh (صالح) – Prophet Saleh (AS), guided his people to righteousness
- Shoaib (شعيب) – Prophet Shoaib (AS), honest and fair
- Lut (لوط) – Prophet Lot (AS), moral leader
- Nuh (نوح) – Prophet Noah (AS), patient and persistent
- Yusuf (يوسف) – Prophet Joseph (AS), handsome and loyal
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS), leader and speaker
- Ibrahim (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS), father of nations
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ishmael (AS), obedient to Allah
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS), king and psalmist
- Sulaiman (سليمان) – Prophet Solomon (AS), wise and just
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John the Baptist (AS), righteous
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), devoted servant
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), scholar and prophet
- Shu’ayb (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), honest merchant
- Ayyash (عيّاش) – Devoted servant of Allah
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS), joy and laughter
- Yunus (يونس) – Prophet Jonah (AS), patient and repentant
- Yusuf (يوسف) – Prophet Joseph (AS), righteous and handsome
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS), law-giver and leader
- Ibrahim (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS), father of faith
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ishmael (AS), obedient and steadfast
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS), powerful and wise
- Sulaiman (سليمان) – Prophet Solomon (AS), just and wise
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John (AS), truthful and devout
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), prayerful
- Hud (هود) – Prophet Hud (AS), guided his people to faith
- Saleh (صالح) – Prophet Saleh (AS), righteous
- Shoaib (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), honest and just
- Lut (لوط) – Prophet Lot (AS), moral leader
- Nuh (نوح) – Prophet Noah (AS), steadfast
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elijah (AS), faithful servant
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), wise scholar
- Shu’ayb (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), fair and honest
- Ayyash (عيّاش) – Companion, faithful servant
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS), joyful
- Yunus (يونس) – Prophet Jonah (AS), patient and repentant
- Yusuf (يوسف) – Prophet Joseph (AS), loyal and righteous
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS), leader and speaker
- Ibrahim (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS), father of faith
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ishmael (AS), obedient
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS), just king
- Sulaiman (سليمان) – Prophet Solomon (AS), wise ruler
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John (AS), devout and truthful
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), prayerful and faithful
- Hud (هود) – Prophet Hud (AS), guided his people
- Saleh (صالح) – Prophet Saleh (AS), righteous and moral
- Shoaib (شعيب) – Prophet Shoaib (AS), honest and wise
- Lut (لوط) – Prophet Lot (AS), upright and moral
- Nuh (نوح) – Prophet Noah (AS), persistent and faithful
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elijah (AS), devoted servant
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), scholarly and wise
- Shu’ayb (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), just and honest
- Ayyash (عيّاش) – Devoted servant
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS), joyful and obedient
- Yunus (يونس) – Prophet Jonah (AS), patient and repentant
- Yusuf (يوسف) – Prophet Joseph (AS), righteous and faithful
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS), leader and prophet
- Ibrahim (إبراهيم) – Prophet Abraham (AS), father of nations
- Ismail (إسماعيل) – Prophet Ishmael (AS), obedient and faithful
- Dawud (داوود) – Prophet David (AS), king and wise
- Sulaiman (سليمان) – Prophet Solomon (AS), just ruler
- Yahya (يحيى) – Prophet John (AS), truthful and devout
- Zakariya (زكريا) – Prophet Zechariah (AS), prayerful
- Hud (هود) – Prophet Hud (AS), righteous leader
- Saleh (صالح) – Prophet Saleh (AS), just and moral
- Shoaib (شعيب) – Prophet Shoaib (AS), fair and honest
- Lut (لوط) – Prophet Lot (AS), moral guide
- Nuh (نوح) – Prophet Noah (AS), patient and steadfast
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elijah (AS), devoted and wise
- Idris (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), scholar and prophet
- Shu’ayb (شعيب) – Prophet Shu’ayb (AS), honest and fair
- Ayyash (عيّاش) – Devoted companion
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS), joy and obedience
Short & Cute Names (201–300)
- Aabid (عابد) – Worshipper of Allah
- Aadil (عادل) – Just, fair
- Aafi (عافي) – Forgiver, protector
- Aarib (عارب) – Handsome, healthy
- Aashif (آشف) – Bold, courageous
- Aayan (عيان) – Gift of God
- Affan (عفان) – Chaste, pure
- Ahad (أحد) – The one, unique
- Alee (علي) – High, exalted
- Amin (أمين) – Trustworthy, faithful
- Amir (أمير) – Leader, prince
- Anas (أنس) – Companion, affection
- Aqid (عقيد) – Leader, commander
- Arif (عارف) – Knowledgeable, wise
- Asim (عاصم) – Protector, guardian
- Atif (عاطف) – Kind, compassionate
- Awab (أواب) – One who repents to Allah
- Azim (عظيم) – Great, magnificent
- Badr (بدر) – Full moon
- Bari (باري) – Creator, originator
- Bilal (بلال) – Companion of Prophet ﷺ, moisture
- Dani (داني) – Near, close
- Diya (ضياء) – Light, brightness
- Eesa (عيسى) – Prophet Jesus (AS)
- Ehan (إحان) – Full moon, shining
- Emad (عماد) – Support, pillar
- Fadi (فادي) – Redeemer, savior
- Fahd (فهد) – Panther, leopard
- Fahim (فهم) – Intelligent, wise
- Faisal (فيصل) – Judge, decisive
- Farid (فريد) – Unique, precious
- Faruq (فاروق) – One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Fazl (فضل) – Bounty, grace
- Fida (فداء) – Sacrifice
- Fuad (فؤاد) – Heart
- Ghalib (غالب) – Victor, dominant
- Ghazi (غازي) – Warrior, conqueror
- Habib (حبيب) – Beloved
- Hadi (هادي) – Guide, leader
- Hafiz (حافظ) – Guardian, protector, memorizer of Qur’an
- Hakam (حكم) – Judge, ruler
- Hamza (حمزة) – Lion, steadfast
- Hani (هاني) – Happy, delighted
- Haris (حارس) – Guard, protector
- Harun (هارون) – Prophet Aaron (AS)
- Hasib (حسيب) – Noble, respected
- Hatim (حاتم) – Judge, decider
- Husn (حسن) – Goodness, beauty
- Huzayl (هزيل) – Old Arabic name
- Idil (إديل) – Reason, wisdom
- Ihsan (إحسان) – Goodness, excellence
- Ilyas (إلياس) – Prophet Elias (AS)
- Imad (عماد) – Support, pillar
- Imran (عمران) – Prosperity, family name in Qur’an
- Iqbal (إقبال) – Prosperity, success
- Irshad (إرشاد) – Guidance
- Isa (عيسى) – Prophet Jesus (AS)
- Ishaq (إسحاق) – Prophet Isaac (AS)
- Iskaf (إسكاف) – Cobbler, craftsman
- Israr (إصرار) – Determination, persistence
- Issa (عيسى) – Prophet Jesus (AS)
- Iyaan (عيان) – Gift of God
- Jad (جاد) – Serious, earnest
- Jalil (جليل) – Great, exalted
- Jamil (جميل) – Beautiful, handsome
- Jarir (جرير) – Companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Jasim (جاسم) – Strong, stout
- Javid (جاويد) – Eternal, everlasting
- Jawad (جواد) – Generous, noble
- Jazib (جاذب) – Attractive, charming
- Jibril (جبريل) – Angel Gabriel
- Junaid (جنيد) – Young warrior
- Kabir (كبير) – Great, grand
- Kafil (كفيل) – Guardian, sponsor
- Kaleem (كليم) – Speaker, conversationalist
- Kamal (كمال) – Perfection, excellence
- Kamil (كامل) – Complete, whole
- Karam (كرم) – Generosity, kindness
- Karim (كريم) – Generous, noble
- Khalaf (خلف) – Successor, descendant
- Khalid (خالد) – Eternal, immortal
- Khidr (خضر) – Prophet’s name, green
- Latif (لطيف) – Gentle, kind
- Luqman (لقمان) – Wise man mentioned in Qur’an
- Maaz (معاذ) – Refuge, protector
- Mahir (ماهر) – Skilled, expert
- Majid (ماجد) – Glorious, noble
- Malik (مالك) – King, master
- Mamun (مأمون) – Trustworthy, reliable
- Marid (مارد) – Giant, rebellious
- Maruf (معروف) – Good, well-known
- Masud (مسعود) – Fortunate, happy
- Mazin (مازن) – Proper name, rain clouds
- Mikail (ميكائيل) – Angel Michael
- Miraj (معراج) – Ascension, ladder to heaven
- Moin (معين) – Helper, supporter
- Muiz (معز) – One who gives honor
- Munir (منير) – Radiant, shining
- Musa (موسى) – Prophet Moses (AS)
- Naim (نعيم) – Comfort, blessing
Rare & Unique Arabic Names (301–400)
- Rayyan (ريان) – Gate of Paradise, luxuriant
- Zavian (زاويان) – Radiant, bright light
- Rafay (رافى) – Exalter, high rank
- Abeer (عبير) – Fragrance, perfume
- Faris (فارس) – Knight, horseman
- Sahil (سahil) – Guide, coast
- Azaan (أذان) – Call to prayer
- Miraj (معراج) – Ascension, ladder to Heaven
- Sarfaraz (سرفراز) – Honored, dignified
- Junaid (جنيد) – Young warrior, soldier
- Zawad (زوّاد) – Gift, provision
- Ibtisam (ابتسام) – Smile
- Munawwar (منور) – Enlightened, radiant
- Saif (سيف) – Sword
- Naif (نايف) – Elevated, tall
- Tahseen (تحسين) – Beautification, improvement
- Rameez (رمز) – Symbol, sign
- Nashit (نشيط) – Active, energetic
- Haseeb (حسيب) – Noble, respected
- Zawahir (زواهر) – Bright, radiant
- Rafee (رفيع) – Exalted, noble
- Fida (فداء) – Sacrifice, devotion
- Muntasir (منتصر) – Victorious
- Saqib (ثاقب) – Shining, piercing star
- Burhan (برهان) – Proof, evidence
- Maazin (مازن) – Proper name, also means rain clouds
- Shahzad (شهزاد) – Prince, son of king
- Idrees (إدريس) – Prophet Idris (AS), studious
- Riaz (رياض) – Gardens, meadows
- Ziyad (زياد) – Abundance, growth
- Aasif (آصف) – Name of Prophet Sulaiman’s minister
- Basil (باسل) – Brave, fearless
- Saifuddin (سيف الدين) – Sword of religion
- Gibran (جبران) – Reward, compensation
- Kanz (كنز) – Treasure
- Yunus (يونس) – Prophet Jonah (AS)
- Aashir (عاشر) – Living, well-mannered
- Haris (حارس) – Guard, protector
- Shamil (شامل) – Complete, comprehensive
- Taimur (تيمور) – Brave, strong
- Zaroon (زارون) – Visitor, flower
- Jibrail (جبريل) – Angel Gabriel
- Aabid (عابد) – Worshipper of Allah
- Mustansir (مستنصر) – One who seeks victory
- Zameer (ضمير) – Heart, conscience
- Aqdas (أقدس) – Holy, pure
- Nizam (نظام) – Discipline, system
- Saifan (سيفان) – Sword
- Aabir (عابر) – Passing, temporary
- Rameen (رامين) – Guardian, rescuer
- Shamil (شامل) – All-inclusive, perfect
- Muqtadir (مقتدر) – Powerful, mighty
- Taymur (تيمور) – Iron, strong
- Ahsan (أحسن) – Best, most beautiful
- Zarar (ضرار) – Brave warrior, Sahabi’s name
- Laith (ليث) – Lion
- Nawfal (نوفل) – Generous, noble
- Shaheer (شَهير) – Famous, renowned
- Kifayat (كفاية) – Capability, sufficiency
- Muadh (معاذ) – Protected, companion’s name
- Sarmad (سرمد) – Eternal, everlasting
- Zameel (زميل) – Companion, friend
- Akbar (أكبر) – Greatest
- Anwar (أنور) – More luminous, radiant
- Haziq (حاذق) – Skillful, clever
- Mumtaz (ممتاز) – Distinguished, unique
- Shan (شان) – Dignity, grandeur
- Kaiser (قيصر) – Emperor, ruler
- Amjad (أمجد) – More glorious, noble
- Zeeshan (ذيشان) – Possessor of dignity
- Sufyan (سفيان) – Companion’s name, fast-moving
- Aban (أبان) – Old Arabic name, clear, eloquent
- Nabil (نبيل) – Noble, high-born
- Jamal (جمال) – Beauty, elegance
- Luay (لؤي) – Shield, protection
- Tabish (تباش) – Warmth, brilliance
- Aafaq (آفاق) – Horizons
- Shahbaz (شهباز) – Royal falcon
- Maahir (ماهر) – Skilled, expert
- Tariq (طارق) – Morning star, night visitor
- Mazin (مازن) – Proper name, rain clouds
- Sadiq (صادق) – Truthful, honest
- Qamar (قمر) – Moon
- Nizar (نزار) – Rare, little
- Ibtihaj (ابتهاج) – Joy, happiness
- Shahid (شهيد) – Witness, martyr
- Aziz (عزيز) – Mighty, dear
- Badr (بدر) – Full moon
- Rafiq (رفيق) – Friend, companion
- Yasir (ياسر) – Wealthy, easy-going
- Khubaib (خبيب) – Companion, small rope
- Raheel (راحل) – One who travels
- Saeed (سعيد) – Happy, fortunate
- Ghani (غني) – Rich, independent
- Munir (منير) – Luminous, shining
- Zaheer (زهير) – Bright, shining, helper
- Ma’ruf (معروف) – Good, known, famous
- Tameem (تميم) – Complete, strong
- Zafir (ظافر) – Victorious, successful
- Samir (سمير) – Companion in evening talk
Sahaba & Islamic Historical Names (401–500)
- Abu Bakr (أبو بكر) – First Caliph, closest companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Umar (عمر) – Second Caliph, long-lived, flourishing
- Uthman (عثمان) – Third Caliph, modest, generous
- Ali (علي) – Fourth Caliph, exalted, noble
- Talha (طلحة) – Companion of Prophet ﷺ, name of a tree in Paradise
- Zubair (الزبير) – Strong, courageous companion
- Saad (سعد) – Happiness, prosperity, companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Abdur Rahman (عبد الرحمن) – Servant of the Most Merciful
- Muawiyah (معاوية) – Companion, early Caliph
- Khalid (خالد) – Eternal, immortal; Khalid ibn al-Walid, “Sword of Allah”
- Bilal (بلال) – First muezzin of Islam, water, freshness
- Salman (سلمان) – Pure, safe; Salman al-Farisi, wise companion
- Ammar (عمّار) – Builder, long-lived; Ammar ibn Yasir, companion
- Yasir (ياسر) – Wealthy, companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Hudhayfah (حذيفة) – Companion, keeper of secrets
- Anas (أنس) – Affection, love; Anas ibn Malik, servant of Prophet ﷺ
- Abbas (عباس) – Lion, stern; uncle of Prophet ﷺ
- Hamza (حمزة) – Lion, steadfast; uncle of Prophet ﷺ
- Ja’far (جعفر) – Stream; Ja’far al-Tayyar, cousin of Prophet ﷺ
- Hasan (حسن) – Handsome, good; grandson of Prophet ﷺ
- Husayn (حسين) – Small, handsome; grandson of Prophet ﷺ
- Zayd (زيد) – Growth, abundance; adopted son of Prophet ﷺ
- Usayd (أسيد) – Little lion; companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Ubayy (أُبيّ) – High, exalted; Ubayy ibn Ka’b, master of Qur’an recitation
- Suhaib (صهيب) – Red-haired companion
- Miqdad (المقداد) – Strong, one who judges; Miqdad ibn al-Aswad
- Abu Ubaidah (أبو عبيدة) – Trusted companion, commander in Islam
- Thabit (ثابت) – Steadfast, firm; Thabit ibn Qays
- Hanzala (حنظلة) – Companion, martyr at Uhud
- Sa’id (سعيد) – Happy, fortunate; Sa’id ibn Zayd
- Khabbab (خبّاب) – Companion, patient under persecution
- Masruq (مسروق) – Companion, follower of Sahaba
- Utbah (عتبة) – Companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Walid (وليد) – Newborn; Al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah
- Sahl (سهل) – Easy, simple; companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Rabi’ (ربيع) – Springtime; Rabi’ ibn Ka’b al-Aslami
- Amr (عمرو) – Long-lived; Amr ibn al-As
- Muadh (معاذ) – Protected, safe; Muadh ibn Jabal, scholar companion
- Barra (براء) – Innocent, pious; Al-Bara ibn Malik
- Talib (طالب) – Seeker, student; relative of Prophet ﷺ
- Harith (حارث) – Cultivator; common among companions
- Aws (أوس) – Gift, name of a tribe in Madinah
- Abu Talib (أبو طالب) – Uncle of Prophet ﷺ, protector
- Safwan (صفوان) – Rock, pure-hearted; companion Safwan ibn Umayyah
- Mughira (مغيرة) – Intelligent, strategic companion
- Suhayl (سهيل) – Star, companion Suhayl ibn Amr
- Nu’man (نعمان) – Bliss, blood of a rose; Nu’man ibn Bashir
- Sa’d (سعد) – Prosperity, blessed; Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas, warrior companion
- Uways (أويس) – Little wolf; Uways al-Qarani, famous Tabi’i
- Shurahbil (شرحبيل) – Brave companion, general in Islamic armies
- Habib (حبيب) – Beloved; Habib ibn Zayd, companion
- Tamim (تميم) – Strong, complete; Tamim al-Dari
- Iyas (إياس) – Consolation, gift; Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah
- Hisham (هشام) – Generous, noble; Hisham ibn Hakim
- Hakim (حكيم) – Wise, judicious; Hakim ibn Hizam
- Sa’ib (صائب) – Correct, companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Abu Hurairah (أبو هريرة) – Father of kittens; famous Hadith narrator
- Muttalib (المطلب) – Seeker; relative of Prophet ﷺ
- Shaiban (شيبان) – Companion, name of an Arab tribe
- Hilal (هلال) – Crescent moon; Hilal ibn Umayyah
- Amir (أمير) – Commander, leader; Amir ibn al-Jarrah
- Ayyash (عياش) – Companion, protector
- Abu Musa (أبو موسى) – Companion, governor of Basra
- Nu’aym (نعيم) – Comfort, ease; Nu’aym ibn Mas’ud
- Hudhaifah (حذيفة) – Trusted companion, keeper of secrets
- Jubayr (جبير) – Counsellor, companion Jubayr ibn Mut’im
- Ibn Abbas (ابن عباس) – Cousin of Prophet ﷺ, great scholar
- Ibn Umar (ابن عمر) – Son of Umar (RA), great companion
- Ibn Mas’ud (ابن مسعود) – Early reciter of Qur’an, close companion
- Ibn Zubair (ابن الزبير) – Son of Zubair (RA), early Muslim
- Khabbab (خبّاب) – Patient companion under torture
- Ammar ibn Yasir (عمّار بن ياسر) – Loyal companion, martyr
- Yazid (يزيد) – To increase; some companions bore this name
- Sufyan (سفيان) – Companion Sufyan ibn Uyaynah, later scholar
- Ikrimah (عكرمة) – Companion, freed slave of Ibn Abbas
- Mus’ab (مصعب) – Strong, steadfast; Mus’ab ibn Umair, brave companion
- Thalhah (طلحة) – Name of a tree; Talha ibn Ubaydullah, noble companion
- Awsama (أوسامة) – Lion; Usama ibn Zayd, beloved of Prophet ﷺ
- Sa’d ibn Mu’adh (سعد بن معاذ) – Chief of Ansar, noble leader
- Sa’d ibn Ubadah (سعد بن عبادة) – Generous leader of Ansar
- Nu’aim (نعيم) – Comfort; Nu’aim ibn Hammad, early Hadith scholar
- Rafi’ (رافع) – Exalted, uplifting; companion Rafi’ ibn Khadij
- Jareer (جرير) – Noble; Jareer ibn Abdullah al-Bajali
- Hassaan (حسان) – Handsome; Hassaan ibn Thabit, poet of Prophet ﷺ
- Ka’b (كعب) – Noble; Ka’b ibn Malik, famous companion poet
- Labid (لبيد) – Companion poet, Labid ibn Rabi’ah
- Nafi’ (نافع) – Beneficial; Nafi’, freed slave of Ibn Umar
- Qays (قيس) – Firm, steadfast; Qays ibn Sa’d, generous companion
- Mujahid (مجاهد) – Striver, fighter; Mujahid ibn Jabr, student of Ibn Abbas
- Tabit (تابت) – Firm, companion of Prophet ﷺ
- Alaa (علاء) – Excellence, nobility; Alaa ibn Hadhrami
- Iyas ibn Salamah (إياس بن سلمة) – Companion, known for bravery
- Sahl ibn Hunaif (سهل بن حنيف) – Early companion, warrior
- Ubaydah (عبيدة) – Little servant; Ubaydah ibn al-Harith, martyr
- Marwan (مروان) – Strong stone; Marwan ibn Hakam, early ruler
- Aban (أبان) – Name of companion Aban ibn Affan
- Hakam (حكم) – Wise, ruler; Hakam ibn Hizam, companion
- Khunais (خنيس) – Early companion, Khunais ibn Hudhafah
- Asim (عاصم) – Protector; Asim ibn Thabit, warrior companion
- Zuhair (زهير) – Bright, shining; Zuhair ibn Qays, noble companion
Importance of Good Names in Islam
In Islam, choosing a good name for a child is more than just a cultural practice—it is a spiritual and moral responsibility. A name is not merely a label; it carries meaning, identity, and a reflection of one’s character. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of giving children meaningful names, as they can influence a person’s personality and how they are perceived by others.
1. Names Reflect Identity and Faith
A good Islamic name often reflects devotion to Allah, the Prophets, or righteous qualities. Names like Abdullah (Servant of Allah), Muhammad (Praiseworthy), or Ameen (Trustworthy) connect the child to the values and teachings of Islam. Choosing a meaningful name is a way for parents to instill Islamic identity from birth.
2. Names Influence Character and Behavior
In Islam, it is believed that names can impact a person’s character and behavior. A positive, noble name reminds a person to act in accordance with its meaning. For instance:
- A child named Karim (Generous) may feel inspired to show generosity.
- A child named Salman (Safe, Protected) may develop a sense of responsibility toward others.
3. Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised Muslims to choose good and meaningful names. He encouraged names like:
- Abdullah (Servant of Allah)
- Abdur Rahman (Servant of the Most Merciful)
- Muhammad (Praiseworthy)
Additionally, the Prophet ﷺ changed names with bad or negative meanings to ones with positive significance, highlighting the spiritual importance of names.
4. Avoiding Negative Names
Islam warns against names with harmful or inappropriate meanings, as they may lead to negative connotations or influence behavior. Names associated with sin, evil, or ridicule should be avoided. For example, names meaning “evil,” “curse,” or “mockery” are discouraged.
5. Names as a Prayer
Giving a child a good name is also seen as a form of silent prayer for their future. A name can invoke blessings and guide the child toward good character. Choosing names like Ameen (Trustworthy), Mustafa (Chosen), or Ihsan (Excellence) can serve as a constant reminder of faith and virtue.
6. Cultural and Social Significance
In addition to spiritual importance, a good Islamic name helps the child integrate into the Muslim community and maintain a connection to heritage and faith. It also ensures that the name carries respect and dignity in social interactions.
Conclusion
This list of 500 unique & modern Muslim boy names offers parents a beautiful variety of choices for 2025. Whether you want a short name, Quranic name, or a rare Arabic name, you’ll find it here with meaning and origin.
A name is the first gift you give your child – make it meaningful, blessed, and timeless.
