Muslim girl names
Misk
مِسْك
Musk; an aromatic perfume substance
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 83:26
Muslim baby names with meanings
Quranic Baby Names with Meanings & References
Explore names connected with Quranic personal names, words, places, epithets and opening letters. The connection is labelled for each entry; this is broader than a list of people named in the Quran.
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Muslim boy names
Muddathir
مُدَّثِّر
One wrapped in a cloak or garment
Arabic; regional Muslim naming usageConnection: Epithet
Quran reference 74:1
Muslim boy names
Muhammad
محمد
Praised, commendable
ArabicConnection: Named person
Quran reference 33:40
A historical bearer: Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam
The Quran identifies Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam as a messenger and the seal of the prophets.
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Muneeb
منيب
One who turns back in repentance
Arabic; Urdu usageConnection: Quranic word · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 11:75
Muslim boy names
Musa
موسى
Arabic form of Moses alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:84
A historical bearer: Musa (Moses) alayhis salam
The Quran recounts Musa alayhis salam’s call in the valley of Tuwa.
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Muzammil
مُزَّمِّل
Wrapped in a garment, enwrapped
ArabicConnection: Epithet
Quran reference 73:1
Muslim girl names
Nisa
نساء / Nisa
Women
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 4:1
Muslim boy names
Nuh
نوح
Arabic form of Noah alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:84
A historical bearer: Nuh (Noah) alayhis salam
Surah Nuh alayhis salam describes Nuh alayhis salam being sent to his people.
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Nuha
نهى
Mind, wisdom
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 20:54
Muslim boy names
Rehan
ريحان
Sweet basil; an aromatic plant
Arabic; South Asian usageConnection: Quranic word · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 55:12
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Safa
صفا / صفا, صفاء
Pure or serene/clear; depends on Arabic writing
Persian, Turkish, ArabicConnection: Place name · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 2:158
Muslim boy names
Safwan
صفوان
Smooth rock; clear or pure in another usage
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 2:264
Muslim boy names
Saleh
صالح
Virtuous, righteous
ArabicConnection: Named person · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 7:73
A historical bearer: Salih alayhis salam
Salih alayhis salam is named in the Quran’s account of Thamud and the she-camel.
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Salsabil
سلسبيل
Sweet, easy-flowing water; a spring named in Paradise
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 76:18
Muslim boy names
Shoaib
شعيب
Arabic personal name connected by the dictionary to shuʿab (branch)
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 7:85
A historical bearer: Shuayb alayhis salam
The Quran links Shuayb alayhis salam with Madyan.
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Sidra
سِدْرَة
A single sidr/buckthorn tree
Arabic word; personal-name use separately attestedConnection: Quranic word · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 53:14
Muslim boy names
Siraj
سراج
Lamp, a shining light
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 71:16
Muslim boy names
Sulayman
سليمان
Arabic form of Solomon alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:84
A historical bearer: Sulayman (Solomon) alayhis salam
The Quran connects Sulayman alayhis salam with Dawud alayhis salam and recounts his response to an ant’s speech.
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Sundus
سُندُس
Fine silk, delicate brocade
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 18:31
Muslim boy names
Taha
طه
The letters ta and ha, opening Quran chapter 20
ArabicConnection: Opening letters · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 20:1
Muslim girl names
Tasneem
تسنيم
Name of a spring in Paradise
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 83:27
Muslim girl names
Tooba
طُوبى
Blessedness, happiness, lasting goodness
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 13:29
Muslim boy names
Urwah
عروة
Handle, loop, a firm attachment
ArabicConnection: Quranic word
Quran reference 2:256
Muslim boy names
Yahya
يحيى
Arabic form of John alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:85
A historical bearer: Yahya (John) alayhis salam
Yahya alayhis salam is the name announced to Zakariya alayhis salam in 19:7.
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Yaqub
يعقوب
Arabic form of Jacob alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:84
A historical bearer: Yaqub (Jacob) alayhis salam
The Quran recounts Yaqub alayhis salam advising his children and asking about their worship after him.
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Yasin
ياسين
The letters ya and sin, opening Quran chapter 36
ArabicConnection: Opening letters · Regional or transliteration variant
Quran reference 36:1
Muslim boy names
Yunus
يونس
Arabic form of Jonah alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:86
A historical bearer: Yunus (Jonah) alayhis salam
Surah As-Saffat names Yunus alayhis salam among the messengers and recounts the fish swallowing him.
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Yusuf
يوسف
Arabic form of Joseph alayhis salam
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:84
A historical bearer: Yusuf (Joseph) alayhis salam
Surah Yusuf alayhis salam opens the narrative with Yusuf alayhis salam telling his father about a dream.
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Zakariya
زكريا
Arabic spelling form of Zakariyya (Zechariah alayhis salam)
Arabic; Quranic personal nameConnection: Named person
Quran reference 6:85
A historical bearer: Zakariya (Zechariah) alayhis salam
Surah Maryam alayhas salam recounts Zakariya alayhis salam’s prayer and the announcement of a son named Yahya alayhis salam.
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