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Names of ALLAH.
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Ninety Nine Names ofAllah
Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
, The Most Gracious Ar-Rahmn
The Most Merciful Ar- Rahm
The Sovereign
Al-Malik cllll
The Roly One Al-Qudds
4.fJ
JlJ1
The Source ofpeace
As-Salam
The Guardian of faith
Al-Mo-min
The Controller
Al-Muhaymin
The Almighty, Exalted in power,
Exalted in might
Al-'Aziz
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The Irresistible
Al-Jabbar
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
The justly proud AI-Mutakabbir
#1
The Creator AI-Khalq
J l ~
The Originator AI-Bar
tsjl.:-!I
The Fashioner Al-Musawwir
j ~
The Forgiving, The Forgiver Al-Gaffar jl..4AlI
The Supreme and Irresistible
Al-Qahhr
j ~
The Grantor of Bounties Al-Wahhab
~ ~ I
The Provider, The Sustainer Ar-Razaq
Jlj)1
The Revealer
Al-Fanal).
C\:lI
The AlI Knowing, The Omniscient Al-'Alm
~ I
The Restrainer
AI-Qabidh
~ I J J I
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The Expander
AI-Basit .6..,.,1.:-!1
The Abaser, The Humbler AI-Khafidh
- -
~ ~ I
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
The Raiser, The Exhalter Ar-Rafi' "IJI
r=.
The Honourer AI-Mu'iz
)AlI
The Degrader, The Subduer Al-Muzill JoUI
The AH Hearing As-Sami'
~ I
The Disceming, The AH Seeing Al-Basr
~ I
The Arbitrator, The Judge Al-Hakam
~ I
The Justice, The Equitable Al-'Adil
J..wl
The Gracious Al-Latf
~ ~ b U I
The Well Acquainted, The Well Al-Khabr
~ I
Aware
The Most Forbearing AI-l:Ialm
~
The Great, The Mighty Al-'Azm
~ I
The Oft Forgiving, The Pardoner AI-Gafiir
J#I
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
The Grateful, The Thankful '
The Most High
TheGreat
The Guardian, The Preserver
The Maintainer, The Nourisher
The Noble, The Reckoner
The Honorable, The Exhalted
The Most Generous, The
Bountiful
The Guardian, The Watchful
The Respondent, One Who
Answers
The Omnipresent
The Most Wise, The Judicious
Ash-Shakur
Al-'Al
Al-Kabr
Al-Hafiz
. -
Al-Muqt
AI-Hasib
AI-Jalil
Al-Karm
Ar-Raqb
AI-Mujib
AI-Wasi'
Al-Hakm
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
The Full offloving, AI-Wadd
The Affectionate
The Glorious, The Exalted AI-Majid
.
The Resurrector, The Raiser from AI-Ba'ith .s-'JI
death
The witness Ash-Shahid
The Truth, The just AI-I:Iaqq
The Guardian, The Trustee AI-Wakil
Jo$'.".II
The Powerful, The Almighty Al-Qaw
The Strong, The firm Al-Matin
The Defender, The Master Al-Wali
J.".II
The Praiseworthy, The Al-Hamd
Commendable
The Accountant Al-Mubs
The Beginner, The Creator AI-Mubdi
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Meaning
TransliteratioD Arabie Name
The Restorer, The Resurrector
The Bestower, The Lue Giver
The Bringer of Death
The Ever Living
The Self-Subsisting
The AU Perceiving
The One
The Noble, The Illustrious
The Only, The Unique
The Absolute, The Etemal
The Capable, The Omnipotent
The Capable, The AlI Powerful
The Presenter, The Advancer
AI-Mu'ed
.y.ll
Al-Muhy
Al-Mumrt
Al-Hayy
Al-Qayym
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AI-Wajid
AI-Wal).id
AI-Majid
AI-Al).ad
As-samad
..4...aJ\
Al-Qadir
).)\il \
Al-Muqtadir
)...\:i1.1
AI-Muqaddirn
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Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
The Fulfiller,The KeeperBehind AI-M-khkhir y:-y.1
The First
Al-Awwal
The Last
Al-khir
y:-'ll
The Apparent, The Exrterior Az-Zahir
The Interior, The Latent
.Al-Btin
The Ruler,The Master AI-Wal JI)I
The MostHigh, OneAbove
Al-Muta'l
JUd.1
Reproach
The Beneficient,The Pious Al-Barr
fiJl
The Forgiver,Oft Retuming At-Tawwab ylj:ll
The Vindictive,The Avenger Al-Muntaqim
The Forgiver,TheEffacer Al-'Afuww
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The Merciful,The Ever Indulgent
Ar-Ra-f
JJj)1
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
The just, The Equitable
Al-Muqsit
.b.....l1\
The Collector, The
Comprehensive
Al-Jmi '
The Rich, The AlI Sufficing
AI-Ganii
The Sufficer, The Bestower
AI-Mugnii
The Prohibiter, The Defender
Al-Mani'
t:
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The Afflicter, The Bringer of
Adversity
Adh-dhr
jW:1\
Th Beneficial, The Propitious
An-Nati'
ti
W
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The Light
An-Nr
j.,J\
The Guide
AI-Had
The Originator, The Wonderful
Originator
AI-Bad'
The Everlasting, The Etemal
AI-Baq
The Inheritor
AI-Warith
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Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
TheConscious,The Guide Ar-Rashd
~ ,
TheMost Patient,TheEnduring As-Sabr
~ ,
KingofTheUniverse Malik-ul-Mulk
~ ~ l o
LordofSplendidGlory 2ul-Jalal
J ~ ~
andMajesty WalIkram
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NOTE: AI, As, At, AZ. Ar, A$, andAdh etc. areusedtomakethesenamesspecifie attributes of
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ALLAH'S NAMES
For Men's Names :
Abd-ur =Male Servant
Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Most Gracious
'Abd-ur-
Rahman
Servant of The Most Merciful
' Abd-ur-Rahm
Servant of The Sovereign
Abd-ul-Malik
clU1..l:S'
Servant of the Holy one
'Abd-ul-
'-'"'J..J1..l:S'
Quddos
Servant of The Source of Peace
' Abd-us-Salam
4'
Servant of The Guardian of Faith
' Abd-ul-M-min
iJOjll 4-
Servant of The Controller
' Abd-ul-
Muhaymin
Servant of The Exalted in Power,
Exalted in Might
'Abd-ul-' Aziz
Servant of The Irresistible
' Abd-ul-Jabbar
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Meaning Transliterafion Arabie Name
Servant of The Justly Proud 'Abd-ul-
Mutakabbir
Servant of The Creator, ' Abd-ul-Khalq Jllj--I 4-
Servant of The Originator 'Abd-ul-Bari'
tsJ\J
I4-
Servant of The Fashioner 'Abd-ul-
Jj..A1.I4-
Musawwir
..
Servant of The Forgiving, The ' Abd-ul-Gafft J.,S,
J .
Forgiver
Servant of The Supreme and Abd-ul-Qahhar
J
.
Irresistible
Servant of The Granter of 'Abd-ul-
4-
Bounties Wahhab
..
Servant of The Provider, The Abd-ur-Razq
Jlj)1
Sustainer
Servant of The Revealer Abd-ul-Fatth
c.
bit l
4-
Servant of The Ali Knowing, Abd-ul-' Alm
The Omniscient
Servant of The Expander Abd-ul-Bsit
.k..,.,\J14-
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of TheRaiser,The
'Abd-ur-Rfi:
Exhalter
Servant ofTheHonourer
'Abd-ul-Mu'iz
Servant of The AIl Hearing
,Abd-us-Sami:
ServantofThe Discerning,The
'Abd-ul-Basr
AIlSeeing
ServantofTheArbitrator,The
'Abd-ul-Hakam
Judge
ServantofThe Gracious
' Abd-ul-Lanf
ServantofThe Wellacquainted,
' Abd-ul-Khabr
Thewellaware
ServantofThe MostForbearing
,Abd-ul-Halm
Servant ofThe Great,The
'Abd-ul-' Azm
Mighty
Servant ofThe OftForgiving,
' Abd-ul-Gafr
)
yW\J..,.;
.
ThePardoner
ServantofThe Grateful,The
'Abd-ush-
)
J..,.;
.
Thankful
Shakr
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie.Name
Servant ofTheMost High
ServantofThe Great
Servant ofThe Guardian, The
Preserver
ServantofTheNoble, The
Reckoner
Servant ofTheHonorable,The
Exhalted
Servant ofTheMost Generous,
TheBountiful
Servant ofThe Guardian,
The Watchful
Servant ofTheRespondent,
One WhoAnswers
ServantofTheMost Wise, The
Judicious
Servant ofTheAffectionate,The
Full of love
Servant ofTheGlorious, The
Exalted
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'Abd-ul-' Ali
'Abd-ul-Kabr
'Abd-ul-HaflZ
. -
'Abd-ul-
l:Iasb
'Abd-ul-Ja1l
'Abd-ul-Karm
'Abd-ur-Raqb
'Abd-ul-Mujb
'Abd-ul-Hakm
'Abd-ul-Wadd
'Abd-ul-Majd
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Meaning Transliferation Arabie Name
Servantofthe Witness 'Abd-ush-
Shahd
Servant ofTheTruth,TheJust ' Abd-ul-Haqq
Servant ofThe Guardian, The 'Abd-ul-Wakl
Trustee
Servant ofThePowerful, The Abd-ul-Qaw
Almighty
Servant ofThe Strong,TheFirm 'Abd-ul-Matn
ServantofTheDefender,The 'Abd-ul-Wal
Master
Servantof ThePraiseworthy. ' Abd-ul-Hamd
TheCommendable
ServantofTheEver Living
,Abd-ul-Hayy
ServantofThe Self-Subsisting 'Abd-ul-
Qayym
Servant ofThe AIlPerceiving, 'Abd-ul-Wajid
The Opulent
Servant ofTheOne,The
' Abd-ul-Wahid
Illustrious
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie
Name
ServantofThe One, The lllustrious 'Abd-ul-Wabid
Servant of The Only, The Unique ' Abd-ul-Ahad
Servant of The Absolute, The ' Abd-us-Samad
Etemal
Servant of The Capable, The 'Abd-ul-Qadir
Omnipotent
Servant of The Capable, The 'Abd-ul-Muqtadir
Ail Powerful
Servant of The Apparent, The ' Abd-uz-Zahir
;A\WI
Exterior
Servant of The Ruler, The Master 'Abd-ul-Wali
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Servant of The Most High ' Abd-ul-Muta'l
Servant of The Beneficent, The 'Abd-ul-Barr
:r.J'
PlOUS
Servant of The Forgiver, The 'Abd-ut-Tawwab
ylj:J1
Dft Returning
Servant of The Merciful, The 'Abd-ur-
JJj)1
Ever Indulgent
Ra-f
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Mealiing Transliteration Arabie
Name
Servant of The Rich, The AH ' Abd-ul-Gani
Sufficing
Servant of The Sufficer, The ' Abd-ul-Mugni
Bestower
Servant of The Light ' Abd-un-Nr
);JI
Servant of The Guide
'Abd-ul-Hd
Servant of The Wonderful ' Abd-ul-Bad'
Originator, The Originator
Servant of The Sustainer ' Abd-ul-Rabb
Servant of The Manifest
' Abd-ul-Mubn
Servant of The Mighty
,Abd-ul-Qadr
.J!.
.
Servant of The Protector ' Abd-ul-Hafiz
.-
J:j\j..\
Servant of The Surety 'Abd-ul-Kafl
J.PJ\
Servant of The Most Bounteous 'Abd-ul-Akram
r.?'i
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Servant of The Creator ' Abd-ul-Khallaq
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie
Name
Servant of The Protector ' Abd-ul-Mawla
J.,L\ 4-
Servant of The Helper ' Abd-un-Nsir
..r-P
G1
4-
,
Servant of God ' Abd-ul-llah
4\1\4-
Servant of The Omniscient 'Abd-ul-' Allm
r ~ \ 4-
Servant of The Omnipotent ' Abd-ul-Qhir \Al, J..,S,
.lb .
Servant of The Forgiver ' Abd-ul-Gfir
} ~ \ 4-
Servant of The Creator ' Abd-ul-Ptir
;,W\ 4-
Servant of The Sovereign ' Abd-ul-Malik
clll\ 4-
Servant of The One Who Is 'Abd-ul-
iJUt:....J. \ 4-
Called Upon for Help Musta'an
Servant of The Sublime
' Abd-ur-Raft'
ct)\~
Servant of The Sufficient One
' Abd-ul-Kaf J ~ 4-
Servant of The Predominant ' Abd-ul-Gahlib ~ ~ \ J..,S,
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Arabie
Transliteration
Meanng
Name
Servant of The Most Gracious
' Abd-ul-Mannan
4-
Servant of The Glorious
' Abd-ul-JaIil
Servant of The Giver of Life
' Abd-ul-Mubi
Servant of The Everlasting,
' Abd-ul-Baqi JWI4-
The EternaI
Servant of The Inheritor
' Abd-ul-Warith 4-
Servant of The Conscious, The
' Abd-ur-Rashid
Gide
Servant of The Most Patient,
' Abd-us-Sabiir
. .
The Enduring
Servant of The Awakener
' Abd-uI-Ba'ith
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ALLAH'S NAMES
For Women's Names:
Amat-u- =Female Servant
Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Most Amat-ur-
JI 4.0\
Gracious Rahman
Servant of The Most Merciful Amat-ur-Rahtm
J' 4.0\
Servant of The Sovereign Amat-ul-Malik
4.0\
Servant of The Holy One. Amat-ul-
4.0\
Quddos
Servant of The Source of Amat-us-Salam
4.0\
Peace
Servant of The Guardian of Amat -ul-
iJOJ1' 4.0\
faith MO-min
Servant of The Controller Arnat -ul- 4.0\
Muhaymin
Servant of The Exalted in Arnat -ul-tAzz
4.01
Power, Exalted in Might
Servant of The Irresistible Amat -ul-Jabbr
\
) .' AA
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Transliteration ArabieName
ServantofThe JustlyProud Amat-ul-
~ I a.o
Mutakabbir
Servantof The Creator Amat -ul-KhaHq
Jl\3-1 a.o
Servantof The Originator Amat-ul-Br
t>Jl:11 a.o
ServantofThe Fashioner Amat-ul-
J:;..al1 a.o
Musawwir
Servantof The Forgiving, Amat-ul-Gaffr
\bjl ~
J 6\.0
The Forgiver
Servantof The Supremeand Amat-ul-Qahhr
J ~ I a.o
Irresistible
Servantof The Granterof Amat-ul- ~ \ yi a.o
Bounties Wahhab
Servant of The Provider, Amat-ur- J(;)14.o
Razq
TheSustainer
Servantof The Revealer Amat-ul-Fattal).
C.~ I 4.o
Servantof The Expander Amat-ul-Basit L ~ I a.o
Servantof The Raiser,
Amat-ur-Rfi'
~ I I a.o
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
The Exhalter
Servant of The Honourer Amat-ul-Mu'iz
Servant of The AlI Knowing, Amat-ul-'Alm a.o
The Omniscient
Servant of The AlI Hearing, Amat-us-Sam- a.o
The AlI Knowing
Servant of The Discerning,
Amat-ul-Basr
""'.\1 :i &'1
.....
The AH Seeing
Servant of The Arbitrator, Amat-ul-
a.o
Hakam
The Judge
Servant of The Gracious Amat-ul-Latf J)..JJI a.ot
Servant of The Well Amat-ul-Khabr 'yI a.o
Acquainted, One Well Aware
Servant of The Most Amat-ul-Halrn a.o
Forbearing
Servant of The Great, The Amat-ul-'Azim a.ot
Mighty
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Mening Transliteration ArabieName
Servant ofTheOft Forgiving,
The Pardoner
ServantofThe Grateful,The
Thankful
Servantof TheMostHigh,
Servantof TheGreat
Servantof TheGuardian,
The Preserver
ServantofThe Noble,
TheReckoner
Servantof The Honorable,
The Exhalted
ServantofTheMost
Generous,The Bountiful
Servantof The Guardian,
TheWatchful
ServantofTheRespondent,
One Who Answers
Amat-ul-Gafr JPl a.o{
Amat-ush- ~ \ a.o1
Shakr
Amat-ul-' Ali ~ I a.ol
Amat-ul-Kabir ~ \ a.ol
Amat-ul-Hafz ~ \ a o
Amat-ul-
Hasb
Amat-ul-Jall ~ \ a.o
Amat-ul-Karm f-.fJ1 3..o
Amat-ur-Raqb ~ I a.o
Amat-ul-Mujb
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Most Wise,
Amat-ul-Hakm
~ l o i
The Judicious
Servant of The Affectionate,
Amat-ul-Wadd ;)J;)yI loi
The Full offLoving
Servant of The Glorious, The Amat-ul-Majid
..w:\ ~ i
M
Exalted
Servant ofthe Witness
Amat-ush- ~ l o l
Shahd
Servant ofThe Truth, Arnat-ul-Haqq ~ loi
The Just
Servant ofThe Guardian, Amat-ul-Wakil ~ yI loi
The Trustee
Servant of The Powerful, Amat-ul-Qaw ~ ~ loi
The Almighty
Servant of The Strong, Amat-ul-Matn ~ loi
TheFirm
..
Servant of The Defender, Amat -ul-Wali Jyl loI
The Master
Servant ofThe Praiseworthy, Amat-ul-Hamd ~ l l o
The Commendable
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Ever Living Arnat-ul-Hayy
4.o
Servant of The Self Amat-ul-
r 4.o
Subsisting Qayyum
Servant of The AlI Perceiving, Amat-ul- 4.o
The Opulent Wajid
Servant of The One, The Arnat-ul-Whid J,,-Iy\ 4.o
Illustrious
Servant of The Only, Amat-ul-Ahad 4.o
The Unique
Servant of The Absolute
Amat-us-Sarnad
4.o
The Eternai
Servant ofThe Capable, Arnat-ul-Qdir J,)III1 4.0
The Omnipotent
Servant ofThe Capable, Amat-ul-
4.o
Muqtadir
The All Powerful
Servant of The Apparent, Amat-uz-Zahir
4.o
The Exterior
Servant of The Ruler,
Amat-ul-Wl
Jlyl 4.o
The Master
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.Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Most High, Amat-ul-
JIJd.I a.oi
One Above Reproach Muta'l
Servant of The Beneficent, Amat-ul-Barr
~ I 10i
The pious
Servant of The Forgiver, Amat-ut- ylj.oJl a.oi
Oft Returning Tawwb
Servant of The Merciful, Amat-ur-Ra-uf
J )j)1 a.oi
The Ever Indulgent
Servant of The Rich, Amat-ul-Gant
~ I a.oi
The AU Sufficing
Servant of The Sufficer, Amat-ul-
~ I a.oi
The Bestower
Mugnii
Servant of The Light Amat-un-Nr
J;JI a.oi
Servant of The Guide
Amat-ul-Had ~ . U I a.oi
Servant of The Wonderful
Amat-ul-Badt'
t - ~ I a.oi
Originator, The Originator
Servant of The Sustainer Amat-ul-Rabb y)1 a.oi
Servant of The Manifest Amat-ul-Mubn
~ I a.oi
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Servant of The Mighty
Servant of The Protector
Servant of The Surety
Servant of The Most
Bounteous
Servant of The Creator
Servant of The Protector
Servant of The Helper
Servant ofGod
Servant of The Omniscient
Servant of The Omnipotent
Servant of The Forgiver
Servant of The Creator
Servant of The Sovereign
Amat-ul-Qadir fi.ll A.o
Amat-ul- J:.1J..1 A.o
Amat-ul-Kafl A.o
Amat-ul- A.o
Akram
Amat-ul- a-o
Khallaq
Arnat-ul- J)I a-o
Mawla
Amat-un- .r"\.:J1 A.o
Nasir
Amat-ul-Llah iill a-o\
Amat-ul- A.o
'Allm
Amat-ul-Qhir ..t'LaJI A.o
Arnat-ul-Gfir } \il1 A.o
Arnat-ul-Ftir .;kUiJI A.o
Amat-ul-Malik clUl A.o
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
>
Servant of The One Who Is Amat-ul-
iJt..::....l \ A.4
Called Upon for Help Musta'an
Servant of The Sublime
Amat-ur-Rafr'
ctJI ;i..4
Servant of The Sufficient One Amat-ul-Kf
J \S:.h ;i..4
Servant of The Predominant
Amat-ul-Galib
;i..4\
Servant of The Most Amat-ul-Mannn
iJ8.1 ;i..4
Gracious
Servant of The Glorious
Amat-ul-Jalll
;i..4
Servant of The Giver of Life
Amat-ul-
;i..4\
Muhy
Servant of The Everlasting,
Amat-ul-Baqi
;i..4
The Etemal
Servant of The Inheritor Amat-ul-
J'yI ;i..4
Warith
Servant of The Conscious,
Arnat-ur-
JI ;i..4\
The Gide
Rashd
Servant of The Most Patient,
Amat-us-
;i..4\
The Enduring
l!.\aIf/d
Servant of The Awakener
Amat-ul-
;i,..,\
Ba.'ith
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NAMES OF THE PROPRET MU/JAMMAD
(P.B.U.H.)
Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
Commendable,PraisedOne
Ahmad
...l3'-\
Commander,Orderer
.Amir
.J"'I
Honest, Trustworthy
Amin
0;-0\
Forerunner,Percurser
Bashr
~
Generous,Bountiful
Jawwd
~ \ ~
Thankful, Grateful
Hmid
o ~
Loverof Allah
Habb-All ah
,
~ \ ~
. ~
Lastof, Seal
Khatim
f ~
Intimate,BosomFriend
Khall
~
Motive,Impulse
Oaa'
t \ ~
Messenger,Courier
Rasl
J>""'J
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Lamp Sirj
[.,.)"'"'
Chief, Head
Sayid
Curative, Tending to Heal
Shaf
Ju,
Witness, Deponent
Shahid JAu,
Martyr, Deceased warrior
Shahid
Well known, Famous
Shahir
.*
Truthful, Righteous Sdiq
,
Chosen friend of Allah
Good, Chaste .
Tayib
.
Just, Right .
'Adil
End, Temination
'Aqib
,
Servant! man of Allah
'Abd-Allah
Opener, Conqueror
Ftih
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Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
Distributor,Onewho allots
Qsim
\i
Near, Close
Qarb
Womout,Threadbare
Mal:l
C
l4
Trustworthy,Safe Mmn
iJyo\.o
Preacher; Evangelist
Mubashshir
Evident,Clear
Mubn
Hardwearing,Solid
Matin
Selected,Chosen
Mujtab
Forbidden,Sacred
Muharram
rf-
Praiseworthy,Commendable
Muhammad
Commendable,Praiseworthy
Mahmd
:J yJ-
Pretender,WouldBe
Mad
J"J...o
Reminder,Reminiscent
Muzakkir
.;S'l.o
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Chosen, Agreeble
Murtadha
Attested, Proven
Mashhd
Credible, Believable
Musaddiq
J..l.Ao
Chosen, Selected
Mustaf
pbAO
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Purifier, Clarifier
Mutahhar
Obedient, Willing
MuW
Known, Farnous
M'alm
r}N
Wise. Intelligent
Muqtasid
J a-9
4
Honored, Noble
Mukarram
Saviour, Rescuer
Munajj
Victorious, Triumphant
Luminous, Brilliant
Munir
?
Leader, Guide
Mahdi
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
O
Prohibitor, Prohibiter
Nah
Prophet, Seer
Naby
,
Confidant of Allah
Naj-Allah
Warner
Nazr
.J!.
.li
Guide, Leader
HM
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NAMESOFCALIPHSOFISLAM
Transliteration AravicName"
AbuBakras- Siddq
'UmarIbn-al-Khattb
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'UthmanIbn 'Affan
Zayn-ul- 'bidn
~ W j
Muhammadal- Baqir
.)t:J1 ~
'Alial- Taq
~ ~
'Abbas
iJM4&-
Muhammadal- Taq
~ ~
'All-al- Murtadha
~ ~ ~
~ -
Hasan
~
Husain
~
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Muslim Names Combining Attributes
With the Word (lfl.J19 the Faith
Meaning
Transliteration Aravic Name
Eyes of the Faith
' Anuddn
~ ~
Trustee of Faith
Arnnuddn
~ ~
Full Moon of the Faith
Badruddn
~ )--4
The Eloquence of,
Balguddn
~ t;L!
The Propagator of the Faith
The Understanding of the
Fahmuddn
~ ~
Faith
The Eloquence of the Faith
Fasrhuddtn
~ l ~
The Grace of the Faith
Fadhluddn
~ ~
The Praiser of the Faith'
Hamduddn
~ l ~
T.he Beautifier of the Faith
Hasanuddn
~ ~
The Pride of the Faith
lftikhruddtn
~ )\.;dl
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Meaning
Transliteration Aravic Name
The,Pillar ofthe Faith 'Emduddn
The Leader of the Faith
Immuddn
The Distinction of the Faith Imtzuddn
The Beauty of the Faith Jamluddn
JL?'
The Good of the Faith
Kharuddn
y
The Kindness of the Faith
Lafuddn
The CandIe of the Faith Misbhuddn
c..l:-.a.o
The Revivor of the Faith Muhuddln
The Helper of the Faith Mu'ijnuddtn
The Brightener of the Faith Munruddn
fr-O
The Helper ofthe Faith Nsiruddn
.,r"
The Administrator of the Faith Nzirnuddn
The Light of the Faith
Nruddn
JY
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Meaning
Transliteration Aravic Name
The Star ofthe Faith
Najmuddn
~ J l ~
The Moon ofthe Faith
Qamaruddn
~ J l .rJ
The Exalter of the Faith
Raf'uddn
~ J l ctJ
The Agreement,
Radhuddn
~ J l ~ J
The Pleasure ofthe Faith
The Pillar ofthe Faith
Ruknuddn
~ J l ~ J
The Best Friend ofthe Faith
Safuddn
~ J l ~
The Sword ofthe Faith
Safuddn
~ J l ~
The Reforrn ofthe Faith
Salhuddn
~ J l c ~
The Safety ofthe Faith
Salmuddn
~ J l ~
The Listener ofthe Faith
Sam'uddn
~ J l ~
The Joy of the Faith
Sa'Iduddn
~ J l ~
The Lamp ofthe Faith
Sirjuddn
~ J l :'r
Meteor ofthe Faith
Shahbuddn
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The Scent of the Faith Shammuddn
Needful of the Faith Talibuddn
Ettiquett or Distinction
Tamzuddn
of the Faith
Fearful ofthe Faith
Taquddtn
The Uniqueness of the Faith
Wahduddn
J..rJ
The Nobility of the Faith
Wajhuddrn
\ 4.:?':J
The Advice of the Faith
Wasruddn
Success ofthe Faith
Zafaruddn
Helper of the Faith Zahruddn
Conscience of the Faith
Dhamtruddn
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POPULAR MUSLIM MALE NAMES
Meaning Transllteration Arabie Name
Worshipper
'abid
.l!\&.
Returning, visiting the patient
'id
..U;.
Addicted
'kif
One who builds, inhabits
"mir
Commander 'mir
Wise, intelligent, sane ' qil
Know ledgeable
'.Arif
Chaste, Protector
'sim
("'f'\&.
A manofmany companions
'shr
)J*M
Having sympathy ,Atif
Clear, obvious
'Aban
IJ '-I
Frowning (Characteristic of a lion)
'Abbas L.S.
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Meaning Transliteratlon Arabie Name
Worshipper
Father of ....
More eloquent
Darker
Gentleman, man of letters, polite
One of the forefathers of Quraysh
Grace (Pl.)
Pure, chaste
More generous
More generous & noble
Sublime
Flag
'Abbd
Abyan
Adham
Adtb
'Adnn
Afdhal
'Afif
Ajwad
Akram
'Ala
'Alam
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
,
.-
Landmarkofguidance 'Alamulhud
~ ~ ~
High, lofty(4
th
Caliph)
, Ali
~
All-Knowing
'Alim
~
Most skillful Amhar
H'
Leader, Prince Amr
.;::-0,
Moreglorious
Amjad ~
Strongbeliever, 'Arnmr
)W-
dignified, builder
An oldArabie name 'Amr
JP'
~
Entertain,amuse
Anas
~
Nice fragrance 'Anbar
~
.\
Friendly,Amiable Ans
~
OneofearlysupportersofP.Muh. Ansri .s \..a,i\
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
,
A man of great entertainment Uns
A man of vision & intelligence
Arb
l
\''':''''U
The house of the lion
'Arn
Most guided
Arshad ..GI
J
Happier
As'd J...,1
Lion
Asad
Most noble
Ashraf
A man of good origin
A$I1
Of good ancestors
Asln
Tanned, brown
Asmar
;
1
Giving ,Ata'
Purer
Athar
H
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Soft hearted 'Atf
J#
Compensation, reward
'Awadh
Lute player 'Awwd
Lofty, courageous
Ayham
Lucky, on the right Side
Ayman
Easier, On the left side
Aysar
.
/ ,
Dear
'Aziz
j-t.r
The total, More beautiful
Ajmal
J3:"
Better, Most lovely
Ahsan
Star, Good Eck
Akhtar
.P"
Respected, Noble
Arjumand
Writer, The the recorder
Arqam
Independent, Free
zd
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Luminous, Brilliant
Azhar .;Aj\
Safer, Freer
Aslam
~ l
Clear, Lined up
Asaf
~ \
Smaller, Younger
Asgar ~ \
Most Victorious
Azfar
pl
Greatest, Biggest
A'zam
~ \
.
Helper, Assistant
A'wn ~ \ J \
Lord, Master
Aga
~ \
The Sun
ftab
YW\
Better, Explained, Officer
Afsar .r-J\
Excellent, Better
Afdhal
J-al
Master, Owner
Aqa
IJ\
Greater, Bigger
Akbar ~
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Moregenerous,Merciful
Akram
Complete,Perfect
Akmal
J.$'
Kindness,Graces Altf
Protection,Withoutfear
Aman
Security,Deposit Amnat
CJl.o\
Mostglorious,Noble
Amjad
Prince,Ruler
Amir
Stars
Anjum
Affection,Love
Anas
"'
~ }
Small tiger
Numar
~
. (Blood), Blessing
Nu'rnn i ~
Shining
Nr
4$)j
Useful, Beneficial
Naji'
~
Repentant, Regretful
Ndim
r ~
. Pride, Delicacy
Nz jU
pious, Devotee
Nsik ~
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
..
Unhappy,Morose Nshd
Jw,
Manifest,Evident
Rare, Precious
Naiab
Delegate,Substitute Nib
Scattered,Tiny pieces Nathr j\.';i
Beneficial,Useful
Naji'
ti-
Rarity, Uniqueness Nudrat
,
Vow, SolemnPledge
Nazr j.iJ
Recreation,Amusement Nuzhat
c..AJ
Liveliness,Energy Nasht
Scalpel, Surgeon'sknife Nishtar
Victory, Help
Nusrat
Share,Participation
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Order, Discipline Nizm
'J:;
Eyesight,Vision
Nazar
p
Similar, Comparable
Nazir
Blessing,Grace
Ni'mat
Happiness,Benefits
Na'm
Precious,Exquisite
Nafs
...
Critic, Reviewer
Naqqd
.)\;
...
Painter, Housedecorator Naqqsh
Jt\;
Pure, Clean
Naq
Chief, Lawyer
Naqib
Ruler, Govemor Nawwb
,-,1'".
.jJ
Cherishing,Caressing
Nawz
.\ .
)jJ
Caress,Kindness Nawzish
t. \
.rs
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Persian New Year's Day Nawrz
jJ)j
Good news, Glad tiding Nawd
..Llo
"y
Desire, Offering Niyz W
)"
Learned, "Qabas"=light Qbis
Ij
~
~
(Son of Adam) Qbil
~ I j
Beautiful Face Qbs
d ~ j
Satisfied with one's life Qni'
0lj
~
(Old example ofunappreciated
Qafn ~ J j
wealth)
Intending
Qsid
41j
Divider
Qsirn
Ij
~
Just, fair
Qsit
.k....,1j
~
Capable
Qaddr
)Jjj
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Devout, Pious Qant
Bleacher, Fuller
Qassr
)C,d
Swaggering, Mincing walk
Qays
,
Courage Qudrnah
,
Sacrifice Qurbn
lJ,-!}
,
Impatent (famous Muslim Leader)
Qutaybah
:i
Acceptor, Next, Able Qbil
j.!\j
Reader, Reciter
Qr
Magistrate, justice
Qdh "\j
..r'
Conqueror, Victorious Qhir
Steersman, Leader
Qaid
.,u\j
Upright, Stable
Qirn
<\j
(""'
Faculty, Power, Nature Qudrat
)
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Powerful,Capable
Qadr
fl..
Ancient, Antique Qadm
f...
Rest, Firmness
Qarar
JI}
Pivot, Celebrity
Qutb
TheMoon, Satellite
Qamar
Caesar Qasar
raJ
Splendid,magnificent
Rai'
Aware,Realizing Rib
Leader, Major(Rank)
Raid
,.lJI
)
Animaltramer
Raidh
c- '\
Merci ful
Raif
Happy, Satistied
Radh
Lifter
Rafi'
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie.N'lIUC
Giving
Welloff
Swaggering
Goodlife,Abundance
Desirous,Inc1ined
Morelikely,Winning
Shepherd,In chargeof
Hoping
Respectful,Quiet
Symbolize
Wishing,Shooter
Gazing
Mature
Rafid
.,\ ,
/ J
Rafih
~ \
Rafil
~ \
/ )
Rgid
~ \
Ragib
~ \
RajiI:1
~ \
Ra'i
~
Raji
..,rI)
Rkin
0-f1)
Rmiz
yI)
Rami
~
Rani
~
Rashid ~
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Fixed, Anchored
Ris
~
Neat Rtib
~
Story teller
Riw
4.iJ')
Winner Rabh
(.4)
(The one making the others win) Rabbh
(.4)
Spring (Season)
Rabi'
~
Thunder Ra'd
J.>.)
(With great satisfaction from Allah) Radhiy
~
Companion
Rafiq
~
Plentiful, Happy Ragd
..Lj.)
Sensitive Rahf
~
;
Migration Ra!)l
~
(7th month of th Muslim Calendar) Rajab
;
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
The one who begspeoplealot Rajwn
IJly)
Solemn
Rakan
1J\S")
Luxury
Rakhaa
~ ~
Abeautifulvoice Rakhm
~
Steady,Highmountain Rakn
~
;
(9
th
monthof the MuslimCalendar)
Ramadhn
1 J ~
Symbolic Ramz
4.S}O
" )
Singing Ranm
~
Consciousness Rashd
~ L . ;
Conscious,Sober
Rashid
...L.,.;;,
" )
Sedate,Composed Rasn
~
Messenger Rasl
JJ"M)
Mostkind, Soft hearted
Ra-f
JJj)
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Happiness,Refreshing Rawh
r-'JJ
-
P1easureofsatisfaction Rawhah
h-IJ
J
AromaticPlant Rayhn
lJl$:J
Softtouch,Fresh,Paradisegate Rayyn
lJl.i
J
Lucky(givenalotby Allah) Razzq
'" /
JJjJ
Satisfction(fromAllah), An ange1 Ridhwn
lJlJo'o"J
guardingthe gate ofHeaven
Garden,Eden
Riyadh
vP4)
Winds Riyh
r-
4J
Abundance, Giftfrom Allah
Rizq
JjJ
,
P1antedland
Rf
~
_ J
(Diminutiveof"Rawha") Ruwayha
~
(Diminutiveofarrow)
Rumayh
~
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Reason, Senses, Mind Rushd
Rest, Repose
Rabat
God, Provider
Rziq
JjlJ
Deeprooted, Stable Rasikh
Writer, Recorder
Rqim
Lord, Master
Rabi
YJ
Mercy, Clemency Rahmat
Acceptance, Satisfaction Rida
Companionship, Society Rifqat c.,ilj.;
Height, High rank Rif'at
CoAi.;
High, Exhalted Rati'
t!.;
Skylight, Bright
Rashan
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Meaning Transllteratlon Arabie Name
Leadership, State Riysat
.
Head, Chief
Ra-s
Former, Previous, Winner in a race Sbiq
/
Patient
Sabir ..r.""'"
/
Singing aloud
Sdih
Truthful
Sdiq
Issued, (Satisfying one's thirst)
Sdir
The one who hits the mark
S-ib
Prevailing
Sa-id
..uL,.,
Ann, Helper
Sa'id
On the rise, Elevated
S'id
Assistant, Helper
Sa"if
Seeking, working hard for
Sa"i
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Clarity, Purity
Sania
~ l P
Ciear
San
~ ~
Cornpanion,Friend, Owner
Shib
~ ~
Awake,Wakeful
Shir
~ ~
Alert, Awake
Saf:ii
i F ~
Prostrating(in prayer)
Sjid
~ ~
Quiet, Calm Saji
~ ~
Former Salif
~ ~
Good,Suitable
Salib
d ~
Safe Salim
~ ~
Steady,Standingstrong
Smid ~ ~
The one who isforgiving
Smih
~ ~
Nicetalker(especial1yatnight)
Smir
~ ~
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Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
Sublime
. Sm
allowing
Snih
.'-'
Strict,Strong
Srim
Shining
Sti'
ci''-'
Comingear1yinthe morning
C,
c..
Comely,Radiant
,
Sabh
Pree(forcharity)
Sab1
Mypatience
Sabr
4$.J:-P
patient
,
Sabr
J.J:-'"
Happiness
Sa-d
Giftforthecauseof Allah
,
Sadaqah
Theonebeating& hittingalot
My happiness
Sa'd
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Friend
Sadq
Clear
Safwn
Arrow :
Sahm
/
Happy
Sa'd
Rocks
,
Suitability, Refonn
Salh
C
Peace, Greetings
Salam
Safe, Sound Salm
Saved, Pure of any illness Salrnn
Clearing aIl problems
Salwn
Magnanimity, Generosity Samhah
The one who hears Sam'n
Generous, Forgiving
Sarnh
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Meaning Transliteration ArabieName
Forgiving
Pleasantcompanion
Support
Eagle
Frank
True, Correct
Sword
Vociferous,Clamorous
Master
Just, True, Righteous
SingingBeautifully
Curing
Witness
Samh
Samir
Sanad
Saqr
Sarh
Sawb
Saif
Sayyat)
Sayyid
Siddiq
Shd
Shafi
Shhid
/
Y'.r"
"'/
'"
JAL;"
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
The one who makes others famous
Shahir
Strong eyesight
ShahI
Thankful Shkir
.w,
Comprehensive Shmil
Welfare, to consult
Shawar
(8th month of the Muslim Calendar)
Sha'bn
Young man
Shabib
" ""
Strong
Shaddid
Strong
Shadd
Soft hearted
Shatlq
Soft hearted
Shafq Jp
Pure honey
Shahd
Martyr Shahd
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Meaning Transliteratlon Arabie Name
Famous
Shahr
~
Generous
Shakib
~
Thankful
ShakT
~
Ignited, Energetie
Sha'In
4 J ~
Honest, Noble Sharf
~ ~
My thril Shawq
J ~
A kind ofplant Shibm
~ ~
Meteor, falling star Shihb
- : - ~
Sign, Slogan Shi'r
)
/
Falcon Shbz
. ~
) ."
(Old Arabie name ofa prophet)
Shu'aib
/'
~
. "
Dim. Of (snow covered mount peak)
Shuhab
/ '..
~
Mythanks
Shukri
~ ~
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Early rising (My moming) Subh
}
Fair, Blond, TaU
/ }
l...
.
Canopus
Suhayl
Power, govemor
Sultan
Charming, Enchanting
Sabir
Master, Gentleman Sdt
Following of a spiritual path
Slik
Roly, Glorifying
Subban
Grandson, Tribe
Sibt
Worshipper (of Allah) Sajjd
.
Suppleness, Generosity
Sakhwat
Generous, Liberal
Sakh
Husband, Crown Sartj
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Wandering
Commander, Head
Respected, Blessed
Chief, Leader
Happiness, Bliss
Felicities, Good fortunes
Mediator, Ambassador
Soundness, Integrity
Descendant, Son
Shares, Arrows
Mercury, Quicksilver
Shah, King
Hawk, Falcon
Sarhn
Sardr
JI.)r
Sarfarz
jl}r
Sarwar
JJr
Sadat
Sa'd
.)jA-'J
Safr
Salmat
Sall
Sihm
Slmb
Shah
Shhn
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Courageous, Brave
Shuj'
t ~
Bravery, Courage Shuj'at
~ ~
Nobility, Good manners Sharfat
~ I ~
Noble, Eminent Sharf
A t ~
Mediation, Advocacy Shaf'at
~ ~
Compassion, Kindness Shafaqat
(.. PO '"
-
Advocate, Mediator Shafi'
~
Handsome, Good looking Shakil
~
The Sun, A Planet Shams
~
Tree like Pine Shamshd
~ ~
Sword, Sabre Shamshir
:.
~
Odour, Scent
Shamm
:.
~
Interest, Zeal Shawq
- ..
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Power, Dignity
Shawkat
White Falcon, King of Falcons Shahbz
Prince, King's son
Shahziida
Head, Chieftain
Shakh
Lover, Madly in love
Shidii
Lover, Intoxicated
Shftii
Listener, In arder
Submissive, Yielding
Moming, Bright
Bright, Radiant
Truth, Sincerity
Sidq
Sincerity, Truth
Sadqat
Smal1, Minor
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Piercing lines, Fighter
Safdar
~
Real, Genuine
Samm
~
Islamic mystic
Sfl
~
Obeying
Taia'
r:
k
(Symbol in the Quran.)
Ta-ha ~
(One of the Prophet's names)
Pure, chaste
Tahir
~ k
Crown
Taj IJ
~
Student, seeker
Talib ~ k
Gld, glory
Tlid ..u1J
Having lots of dates (fruits)
Tamir IJ
~
Piercing star, Coming at night
Tariq
JJ\k
Improving Tahsn
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Magnifying, Glorifying Allah
Takbr
~
/
Admirable, (Drizzle)
TalaI
J ~
(A kind oftrce with thoms)
Tall;ah ~
ld glory and fame
Tald -l)j
Complete
Tamim
~
Complete, perfect Tarnmm
~ ~
\
Pious, Heedful of Allah
Taqyy
.
(A kind oftree)
Tarafah ~
,
Rare. uncommon, Funny
Tarif
~
Success
Tawfiq
~ j
Glimpse, Image
Taif ~
Worship love
Taym
~
Facilitation
Talslr
.fr-'::J
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
CUITent, Wind
Tayyr
Good, Tasty Tayyib
J
.
Hills
rnu
Steady, Firm
Thibit
Second
Thini
Shining brightyly, Piercing
Thiqib
.
Rich
Thary
loS :.
Translator Turjumn
,
.j
,
Jake, Anecdote
Turfah
Warmth, Briliance
Tibish
:. U
King, Crowned Tjwar
JY!"U
Effectiveness, Impression
Tithir .pU
Hallowed, Magnified Tabrak -
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
Smile, Happiness Tabassum
~
Beauty, Dignity Tajammul
~
-"
Giving alms, Donation Tasadduq
'-'J..A1
"
Imagination, Conception Tasawwur
.Jy.aJ
Favour, Obligation Tafadh dhal
~
Enlightening, IIIuminating Tanwr
.)!.yJ
Honor, Respect TawqiT
~ y
Fruit, Profit Thamar
~
Praise, Eulogy Thana
~
Mediator, Expedient Tufayl
~
A small servant 'Ubald
~
~
; ~
Lifetime (2
nd
Caliph) 'Umar
~
-~
(Diminutive of Omar) 'Umar
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
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Early youth 'Unfuwn
IJlp
The influence ofbeauty 'Uqbah
~ .'
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Wealth, (3Td Caliph)
'Uthman J ~
A famous cornpanion of the Prophet 'Urwah
,
oJf
Serious eamer 'Uwas
/ ,
~ Y
King ofjungle, Lion Usrna 6..0\-11
Rise. Mount 'Urj
eJf
Prosperity, Populousness 'Umrn
1J
1
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Strong rain
Wabil
~ J
Retuming (to shelter) Wa-il
jJlJ
Preacher Wa'iz
~
/ J
Corner
Wfid
~ J
Giver Wahib
~ J
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Transliteration ArabieName
Satisfied,Inventor
Wiijid
Governor
Wili
J'J
Heir
Writh
Describing
Theone trustingothers
Withiq Mlol
Masterinacommunity
Wajih
'?:'J
Promise
Wa-d
Clarifying,Manifesting ,
Wadhib
Cw,J
Gentle, Mild
Wad'
(j.jJ
Friend,Affectionate
Wadd
Successful
Wafiq
JJ)
Abundant
Wafir
.;::i)
Gift (Withoutexpectationofretums)
Wahba
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Transliteration Arabie Name
M'eaning
Brilliant
Wahhaj
[.\AJ
Donor
Wahb
Unique, Alone
Wa1)d
J.:?' J
Capable
Wajdi
,-?J.?:J
Sincerity, Loyalty
WaHia
-:l J
Newbom child
Wald
J.JJ
Friend
Walif
Friendly
Wans
,
Dignity, Modesty
Waqar
J'liJ
Full of roses, Rose(color)
Ward
JJ
Vein
Ward J..tJJ
Descriptive
Wasfi
Servant
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Meaning
Transliteration Ara'bit Name
Handsome
Minister
Agreement
Wasrn
Wazr
Wifaq
.r.,jJ
,
l3
t
J
Badge ofhonor
Loving, Friendly
Wism
Wmiq
J-oIJ
Esteem, Credit
Wajabat
Unity, Loneliness
Wa1)dat
J
Inheritance, Legacy
Wirathat
Wide, Spacious
Power, State
Wasi'
wilyat
Blessed, Going to the right
Yamin
Ripe (fruit)
Yni:
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Wealty
Yasir
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Meaning
(NameofaQur'anicSra)
Dove.Pigeon
(Blessing)(OldArabie name)
Livinglong life
Certainly,assurance
Awake,Alert
Arabie speaker
Left, Ease
Sueeessfui
Increasing
Prosperity,Blessing
Ease
(Myease)
-
Adjutant,Aid-de-eamp
Yasin
Yamam
Yamln
Ya'mar
Yaqin
Ya-rub
Yasar
Yassar
yazd
Yumn
Yusr
Yusr
Ywar
iJ _
' /
'-!"ft
,
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,
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Merciful, Kind
Yazdn
Food
j!.
Zad
Extra
.)lj
Ziaid
Victorious
..ulj
Zifir
Abstemious, Ascetic
Zihid
.A
'\1;
Apparent,Obvious
.ul'
)
Bright, Shining
Zahir
Beautiful, Fine
Zah
)
Deterrent
Zjir
Generous, Noble
Success
Zi!!!ir
ftlj
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Baby, Infant
Zagll
)1;.
Assistant, Support
Jpj
Pure, Sinless, Guiltless
Zakr
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Transliteration ArabieName
Meaning
Colleague
Omament
Excess
Surplus(Dual)
(Diminutiveof"ZiyAd")
Reins, Leash
(AfamousoldArab musician)
Superabundance
Bright,shining
Ascetic
Visitor,Ouest
Purity, Honesty
Time.Age,Destiny
Beauty, PrettY
Zamtl
Zayan
Zayd
Zaydn
Zaydn
Zimam
Zryb
Ziyad
Zuhayr
Zuhd
Zaair
Zaka
Zaman
Zayn
J,-oj
iJu'
JJ"
,
.0\..\.!j
iJJ..\.!}
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,:)u'
J
jAj
J
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BIBLICAL NAMESANDARABICEQUIVALENTS
Biblieal Name
Transliteration
Arabie Name
Aaron
Hrn
Abel
Hbl
Abraham
Ibrhm
Adam
Adam
r,)
Aesep
Luqman
Arnran
<Imrn
iJl.#
Cain
QabIl
David
Di-d
,)JJI,)
Elisha
AI-Yasa'
Elyas (Elijah)
Alys
Enoch
IdrIs
Ezakiel
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Arabie Name
Transliteration
Biblieal Name
'Uzair flY'
Ezra
Jibril Jt-ft?"
Gabriel
Hud
Hud
Ishq
Isaac
Isma'il
Ishmael
yjAJ..
Ya'qub
Jacob
'lsa
Jesus
Shu'ayb
.
Jethro
YJ!\
Ayiib
Job
Yal).ya
John
Yunus
Jonus
Yusuf
Joseph
J,y
Lut
Lot
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BibliealName
Transliteration
ArabieName
Michael
Moses
Noah
Peter
Saui
Seth
Solomon
Zacharias
Eve
Mary
Sheba(Queenof)
Mikian
J J ~
Mo.si
~ J
Nh
c-y
Butras
~ ~
riUit
~ Y l b
Shlth
~
Sularnin
~ ~
Zakariya
Iw.f'J
FEMALE NAMES
Hawws
Maryam
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Worshiper
'Abida
OoJ.!\$-
Just, Right, Fair
'Adila
Retuming
A'ida
o.."'"
Graces, Gifts of Allah
Alai
Mature
'qila
au"",
Knowing
"rifa
a!j"'"
Living/Prosperous
'isha
U j"'"
Hopes
Amal
J\.o
A lady of peace, Security
Amina
;i..:..4
Inhabited, Abundant
'mir
0-
Pious
' Asila
u....."",
Deterrent, Protecting
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TransJiteratioD Arabie Name
Showing sympathy
'tifa
llk\G.
Qur'anic verses
yt
Rejecting humiliation
biyya
Fragrance
'Abir
/
Perfectly Formed
'Abla
/ .
Chastity
'Afif
Chaste
'Afifa
Happiness(pI. )
Afrl)
tl)
Branches of a tree, Limbs
Ag]n
IJWi
Pledge
'Ahd
Dreams
Mllim
Tunes, Mlodies
AIl)n
Diamonds
AImas
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
'Alyaa
Exalted
AmanT
Aspirations
Amal
Hope
1
Amina
4
Faithful
Amra
Leader, Princess
p-
'Anbar
Ambergris
.
nisa
Friendly
nsam
Breeze(PI.)
jljl
Anwr
Lights
'Arifa
'W:.j-
Knowledgeable
Arij
Fragrance
le>Jjl
rwa
Nice looking
shwq
Longing, Strong desire (Pl.)
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Transliteration Arabie Name
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Meaning
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Transliteration Arabie Name
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Meaning
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Meaning
Transliteration. Arabie Namc
Daughter,GirJ
Spring
Splendour,Magnificense
Princess, Lady
The Moon
Moonlight
Livingwelloff
Bigpearl
Close
Aware, KnowledgeabJe
Slowrunner(for full body)
Sacrifice
Coquetry,Feignedcoyness
Bint
Bahr
Bahjat
Bkarn
Chand
Chandn
Dajiya
Dana
Daniya
Driya
Oa'd
.Dhbiyya
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Andent golden moncy, PI. of Dinar
Great trees
Dawha
/
Guest
Q!layfa
Memory, The ability to retain
Zakira
Intelligent, witty
Zakyya
Anniversary, Memory
Zikra
4.$
,
Having a small cute nose
Zulfa
,
PI. Of (Zurwa)=peak, Summit
Zura
4.$
Drizzle
Dina
,
Du'ba
Fun, Playing
,
Forenoon
Q!lub
a
Darkness
Duja
Life, World
Dunya
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Glittering stars }
Durriyya
Single pearl
Durdana
Brocade, Gold tissue
Diba
Pearl worth ofkings
Durrishahwar
Noble
Fiidhila
Sacrificing
Fadya
Benefit
Fida
a..ulj
Superior
Fiqa
wt!
Winner
Faiza
aJt!
Successful
Fliba
Wlj
TaU & beautiful
Fari-a
(The opening surah in the Qura'an)
Ftiha
Weaner (daughter of the Prophet)
Fatima
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Charming
Fatin
Charming
Fatina
.;j\j
,
Virtue
Fadhila
,
Sacrifice
Fadw
i..SJ.,
,
Dawn
- Fajr
.r:J
The space of stars
Falak
,
Happy
Farl)ana
,
Happy occasion
Farl)a
Unique
FarMa
,
Joyful
Farl)a
"J
Unique
Farrza
i).}
,
Eloquent
Fasna
Weaning
Fitarn
\.6j
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Openness, Victory
Fatbiyya
"/
Intelligent
Fatna
Very channing
Fattna
4;8
Victorious
Fawziyya
"J
Fragrant garden
Fatha
Redemption, Sacrifice
Fidaa
Silver
Fidhdhah
Having many ideas
Fikryya
" /
Paradise
Firdaws
Wit
Fitna
W
Arabian Jasmine
Full a
lli
Captivating, Chanu
Futn
J
Glorious, Magnificent
Fkhira
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Meaning Transliteration Arabie Name
TaU, Pretty
Faria
Meritorious, Plentiful Fdhila
a.L.p1j
Jasmine flower Fgira }-Ij
Rewarding, Generous Faidha
La;1j
Glory, Pride Fakhriya
Joy, Cheerfulness Faral)
c.}
Happy, Blessed Farkhanda
Intelligent, Wise Farzna
Literary, Eloquent Fastha
Virtue, Excellence Fadhlat
Wise, Understanding
Fahmda
Turquoise, Precious stone Flruza
Beautiful
Gda
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Meaning
TransJiteration Arabie Name
Expensive, Dear
Galya
Invader (of the hearts & brains)
Gaziya
Rivulet, Brook
Gadr
..J!.J.t.
Love, Passion
Garrn
rI';:'
Noble lady
Garra
Young & Delicate
Gaydaa
Softl y bending like tree branches
Qayfa
Attack in a battle
Gazwa
OJ.J-
Richness
Gina
Singing, chanting
Ginia
Seedlings
Girs
With long black hair
,
Guda[
JIJ.t.
Forgiveness ,
Gufrn
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Transliteration ArabieName
Mcaning
EarJyvouth,activity
Thebeginningstagelperiod
Branches (ofatree)
Gazelle, Deer
Flower,Rose
Rose,Flower
Pomegranateflower
Garden
Garden
Iewel, Pearl
Guide toRighteousness
Caretaker,Protector
WifeofIbrahim.Mother ofIsmail
Gulwaa
Gurra
Gusn
- .
Gazala
GuI
GuHib
Gulnar
Gulshan
Gulzar
Gauhar
Hadiya
Hafiza
. -
Hajar
,
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,
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,
aJ\.}-
JS'
!-:J'J.5
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Meaning
Transliteration ArabieName
Aureole
Hla
aJ\A
Dreaming
Hlirna
4.!b-
Thankful
Hmida
,
Happy
Hniya
4\A
(Fromthe HashemiteTribe)
Hashimia
.. A \A
Steadfast,Finn
Hzima
Intelligent ,
I:I?:iqa
(Diminutiveof "Beloved")
.. ,
I:Iabbiiba
Beloved
Habba
With long eyelashes
Hadbaa
Gift
HadiIa
With the lowerlip bent down
Hadla
Beautifulmentality
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Meaning
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Ofbeautiful eyes
Life
Hawraa
Hayt
,IJr
Shyness
I:Iayaa
L>-
M
Slim
Hayfaa
Falleninlove
Hayrnna
Gift (from Allah)
Strong will & ability
Hiba
Himma
. ,
Passionate love
Hiym
Guidance (from Allah)
Huda
'-.>..lAl
Sweet, Beautiful
Angel
Freedom
Beauty
I:Iulwa
I:Iriayya
Hurriyya
Husn
op
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
. ,
~ \ A
Hutaf
Cheering
~ ~
Huwaidah
o ~ J A
Gentle
Hasna ~
Beautiful, Pretty
~
Husna
Beautiful, a Belle
~
Hafsa
Cub, Young Lioness
~
l:Iina
Henna, Myrtle
~ ..
A;.;-
Hanna
Tainted, Dyed red
Banifa
~
True Believer
Hr
J.Y
Virgin ofParadise, Nymph
Hjlra
oy:-\A
Meridion, Migrant
~ \ A
Hala
Lunar Halo, Glory
Hurayra o.i-.fb
Kitten
r.\..P
Humaa
Lucky bird, Phoenix
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Bliss, Felicity
Hana
Insinuation, suggestion
Ilaz
)
"
Wisdom, advice
'Ibra
0..
Joy
!'
Ibtihaj
"
;
Supplication
Ibtihl
SmiJing
Ibtism
r4l
'
Inspiration
Il)aa
Giving, Granting
Ihab
Honoring
Ikrm
Intuition
Ilhrn
Faith, Belief
liman
Excellence
Imtiyaz
Donation, Grant
In'm
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Sociability
Inas
UI
If
Care
'Inya
Fairness
victory
Intisr
J\...a:.il
Certainty, Assurance
Iqn
Night journey (of the Prophet)
Isra
Admonition
'Hab
Flourishing
Izdihar
Heaven
Iram
Bonesetter
Jbira
Reward
Jaiza
BoId, Courageous
Isira
orI.;>;
Attractive
Jziba
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Attractiveness, Gravity
Jzibiya
Streams, Small rivers
Jadwil
Benefit
Jadwa
Cleamess, Clarity
Jalaa
f..-:J..i,;
Great, Important, Momentous
JalIa
a.w.;.:
M
Beautiful
Jamla
.
Harvest
Jana
J;>:
Heart, Soul
Janan
Heaven
M'"
Janna
jewels
Jawhir
Jewel
Jawhara
5}b;.:
Of long beautiful neck
Jayda
Anxiety
Jayysh
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
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Transliteration Arabie Name
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Transnteration Arabie Name
Meaning
The virgin's shyness
Khafar
Friend
Beauty that captures the heart
!Q!allba
Beauty that captivates
Khalb
-
the heart and mind
Ostrich feathers, Dense forest
Khamfla
Fertile
Ideas Khaw!tir
Famous name in early Muslim ara Khawla
Charitable !Q!ayriyya
Treasury !Q!azna
Greenery !Q!udhra
Immortality !Q!.uld
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Meaning
TransHteration Arabie Name
Lavender, Tulip
Khuzlm
-
Ofbeautiful facial features
Lady, Noble woman
Lady
Orator, Preacher
Kulthm
lQ!tn
!9!nam
,
iJyl>
>l>
f
WeIl mannered
Great, Senior
Great
Kubra
Kabra
'6)'J$'
Country, Realm
Kishwar
)y:;$
Speaker, Mouthpiece
Ka]1na
Water lily
Slave girl, Servant
Suitable
Kanwal
Kanz
Liqa
Jy.5'
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Shining
Intelligent
Darkness of lips
Lmia
Labba
Lama
A
\
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Brightness
Lama'an
Bright
Larn' a
Soft to the touch
Soft lipped girl
Gentility
Pl. OfLatifa
Lams
Lamya
Latfa
Latif
.1J
l!\W
Gentle
Larfa
Night, (Name ofKa'bah)
Layla
The edges of the eye, noticing
The one who blames a lot
Lawwama
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Almond
Lawza
The edge of eye
J;W
Tender
LIna
l:.)
(Prophet Yaqub's wife)
Liya
W
",
The innerrnosr ,
LUbaba
Need, Maple tree ,
Lubana
A.i1.:J
Flexible ,
Lubna
Silver
,
Lujayn
Gentle ,
Lutfiya
",
Pearl, jewel ( Originally [Lu' lu' J)
Lulu
j)
Mouthful
Lubna
4
Elegant, Representative
LaiIqa
Proud, Showing off
Misa
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Transliteration ArabieName
Meaning
Skillful,Keen, Experienced
Mahira
o ~ . . o
Glorious
Majida
ok'..o
Protecting,Defending,
Mnia
AA.i'..o
Forbidding
Ofwhitesoftface
Mariyaa
~ . . o
Good ateverything
Mti'a
w'..o
Of whiteglitteringface
Mzina
J.jjlo
Reference
Maal
J ~
Trusted
Ma-miina
J.jyo\.o
Blessed
Mabrka
"JS"
J ~
Praiseworthy
Madha
~ J . o
Of bigbeautifuleyes
Maha ~
Beauties
Mahsin ~ ~
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Guided to the right path
Mahdiyya
Protected, Saved, Preserved
U;p
In the hiding
Mabjba
Thanked, Appreciated
Mabmda
Guarded, Protected
Mabrusa
L.,Jf-
Lucky
Mahzza
'- -
Glorious
Majda
generosities, High morality
Makrim
Angel
Malak
Attainment
Manal
Lighthouse
Manr
Fortified, Protected
Mant'a
..
Aspiration
Marm
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Pearl
Marjna
\;1-
4j .r
Hoped for, Begged
Marjwwa
..
oJ?:'.r
Exalted (Mother of Jesus)
Maryam
Prosperous
Marzqa
;i.iJj;
Happiness
Masarra
.. "" "" ."
or
Feelings
Masha'ir
Fortunate
Mas'da
Protected, Mistake free
Ma'sma
Talents
Mawhib
Gifted, Talented
Mawhba
Blessed
Maymna
Walking with a proud swinging gait
Maysaa
Beauty
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Ease
Maysara
a ~
Ofbeautiful face & body
Maysun
lJ.;-;.
Rieh
Maysura
J ~
(Old Arabie Name)
...
Mayy
~
Walking with swinging gait
Mayyada
a ~ ~
Clear, obvious
Mubna
J
4
Useful
Mufida
; ; ~
In love, Of Soft heart
~ ... J
Mubibba
~
"
Hear' s blood, soul
~ J
Muhja
~
Doing good deeds, charitable
J
Muhsina
"
~
The one who answers
Mujba
~
Believer
"' J
Mrnina
~ j o
Good companion
Mnisa
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Meaning
Desire, wish
Mun
,
~
Illuminated
Shedding light
Desire, wish
Advisor
Munawwar
Munira
Munya
Mushira
.. "
)ro
,
op
-"
~
- ,
o ~
Muslim
Muslima
- \ '
40._4
Obedient
Mut'a ~
Moon, Mouth
Mah
oLo
Piece of Moon
Mahpara
o}.! oLo
Forehead like Moon
Mahjabin
~ o o
Blessed, Auspicious
Mubarika
dS'Lo
J .
Crusader, Warrior
Mujhida
o u ~
Beloved, Sweetheart
Mahbba
~ ~
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Transliteration Arabie Name
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Meaning
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Infallible,Free
Munazza ~ .,;..--:..0
~ ..
Lighted,Illuminated
Munawwara
~ y o
TheMoon
Mahtb
y ~
Starling,Heaven,Glass
Mna
'-:0
Intelligent
Nbiha
~ U
~
Rare,Unique
Ndira
o ~ U
Lively
Ndya ~ ~ U
Soft
N'ima
wU
Obtainer
Naila
UJu
Shining
Naira
)U
Useful
Nifi'a
Wu
,
Donefor extracredit
Nfila
lliu
Obeyed,Window
Nfizah
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Transliteration Arabie Name
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Meaning
Intelligent, WittY
Nabiha
Noble
Nabila ;;
Arrow
Nabla
Dew
Nada
Freshness, Purity,Clarity
Nadhra
Soft, Wet with dew
Nadiyya 4t..u
Equal
Nadtda
O..lt..
Friendly
Nadma
Seminar
Nadwa OJ..u
Precious
Nafisa
Tune (of music)
Nagam
A drink (ofwater)
Nahla
Living a soft life with prosperity
Na'Ima
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Intelligence
Najaba
. .
Success
Najh
Rescue
Najda
Safety
Najt
Of noble descent
Najba
L..".J
...
Ofwide heutiful eyes
Najla
.
Star
Najma
Secret talk
Najw
Pure
Naqiya
Flower (Narcissus)
Narjis
Activity
Nasht
.kW'
Ecstasy
Nashwa
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OJ-J
Relative
Nasbah 4.
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Meaning
Dripping honey
"
Nasl
Breeze
Naslm
A slight breeze
Nasma
White rose
(Pl. of "Naahelah")
Nasrn
Nawhil
J..;-J
/Y
:
Pl. of "Naaemah"=soft
Achievement
Flower (shedding light)
Nawim
Nawl
Nawwr
:
/Y
Jly
,'" :
JY
Shining
Shooting star
Purity, Honesty
Honest
Nayyra
Nayzak
Nazha
Nazha
Counterpart
Nazra
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TransliteratioD Arabie Name
Arrows
Nibl
Call
Nida
(PI.
Nihal
J'iJ
Grace
Ni'ma
Gold
Nudhr
-
)\-.QJ
Intelligence
Nuha
!
(Diminutive of"Najmah"::::star)
. Nujayma
.
Stars
Nujm !
Advanced
Nutayla
dl ::
!
t
Light
Nr
)Y
Lights
Niiran
Light, The center ofthe blossom
NOra
6JY
Attributive adjective of"Nuur")
Nriya
!
IU..JY
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Meaning
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Women
Nisaa
Gentle Breeze, Zephyr
Nasma
Luek, Share
Helper Supporter
Nasra
Head, Foremost
Nadhlra
-
Melody, Song
Nagma
Smell, Flavour
Nakhat
Soul, Group leader
Naqba
Sight, Glanee
Nijhat
Gem, Jewel
Nagna
Blossom, Flower
Of Iight, Luminous
Nawar
Nrrn
iJ
Excess, Surplus
Nawfa
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Meaning
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Accoucheuse
Qbila
Delight of eye, Darling
Qurra-tul-' ayn
The Moon
Qamra
0.r-i
EIPpress, Wife of Caesar
Fertile, (a farnous saint)
Rbi'a
Winner
RbiIJ.8
Splendid, Magnificent
Ri'a
Leader
Raida
O..l.il)
Deterring
Radi'a
..
Contented
Rdhiya
- - )
WeH off, Prosperons life
Rg:ida
Ofgreater importance
Rjil).a
Hoping
Rjiya
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Meaning
Throwing something, Desiring
Rmiya
\
Symbolizing
Rmiza
Gazing
Rnya
High
Rqiya
aJl
j
Steady, Strong
Rsikha
Anchored, Steady
Rasiya
Pious, Mature
Rshida
Neat
Rtiba
4.:11
. )
Residing with prosperity
Rti'a
Story teller, Sufficing the thirst
Rwiya 4.t
J
I)
Flag
Raya 4.t
1
)
White cloud
Rabb
Garden (Green foliage)
Rabta
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Green hill
Rabwa
Content
Radhiya
AmountaininMadinah
Ra.QhW
Happinessof life
,
Rafh
olj)
Welfare, Prosperity
Rafhiya
TaU& long hair
Rafil
J\.i)
Iris, Lily
Rafif
Companion
Rafqa
Uj)
Pleasure ,
Ragd
J,$,)
Sharp, Thin
Rahaf
.'
Soft
-
Rahda
5..l,A)
Gentle
Rahfa
Migration(ProphetYusuf' s
Rahl
,
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Meaning
\
Fragrance,Nice puredrink
Rahtq
Mercy
Rahma
43-)
Rahm
Skinny rJA)
/
Raja
Hope
/
Of abeautifulvoice
Rakhma
Ramla
Whitebutwithblack feet
Symbolic
Ramziya
Beautiful(peoplegetclose to)
Rani
)
Abeautifularomatictree
Randa
o..u)
/
Rash
u,)
Younggazelle
Righteous(guide)
Rashda
AO_ ....)
Elegant,Slender
Rashiqa
Official
Rasmiyya
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Elegant
Ratba
W
J
Of soft touch
Ratba
a.-k
. J
Soft hearted
Raam .
Sweet quenching water
Rawa
.IJJ
Splendor
Raw'a
4$.JJ
PI. of"Rawdah"=garden)
Rawdh
J:')J
Garden
Rawill!a
Sweet basil one (of the prophet's
Rahna
,
wives)
Mature, sober-minded
Razlna
Reformer, Counselor
Riah
. J
Care
Ri'iya
.)
Companionship
Rifqa
1.
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Meaning .
Gazelle
Rim
foJ
Whiteantelope
Rima ~ J
PI.of"Ru'yah"=dream
Rua
~ j J
~ ~
Spinner,Knitting (ofyam)
Rudayna
4.ot.)J
.. ~
Advancement
Ruqayya
aJJ
(TheProphet'sdaughter)
~
Mature, Sage
Rushdiyya ~ ~ J
~ ~
Dates
Rutab
~ J
Beauty
Ruwa
,'JJ
Vision,Dream
Ruaya ~ j J
~ ~
Walkinggently,Slowly
Ruwayda
oJ.tJJ
Rachel
Ra1)il
~ J
TheQueen
Rani
4;'J
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Merciful, Kind
Rahma
~ J
Shining, Brilliant
Rakhshanda
~ ~ J
Pleasure, )lceprtance
Ridhwna
4j1J"PJ
Exalted, Sublime
Ratl'a
~ J
Ruby, Precious stone
Rbi
lJJJ
Spiritual, Of spirit
Rl)i
~ J J
Daily pay
Rozna
~ j J J
Romantic, Fascinating
Rmna
a.l..oJ)
.Aromatic, Sweet basil
Rayhna
4 i ~ J
Silky, Of silk
Reyshmn
W ~
M)
Leadress, Matron
Rasah
4......;)
Departure, Exodus
Rabila
~
M J
Does not make mistakes,
Hitting the target
Siba 4l.P
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Meaning
Coming in the early morning
Sbiha
The one captivating the heart
Sabiya
Former, In advance, Winner
Sbiqa
Patient, Awaiting
Sbira
Prevailing, Possessing power
Sida
Q..l,\,...,
Truthful
Pure, Potable, Clear (water)
Sfiya
Awake, Vigilant, Staying up late
Shira
Charming, Magician
Shira
Q.;:;\,...,
Prostrating in prayer
Sajida
Useful, Suitable, good
Safe, Uninjured
Slima
Al\,...,
Talking at night in
Smira
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Elevated, Noble
Srniya
-40\..,.,
Coming from the right,
Sniha
~ \ . . .
Pennitting
Providing drinks
Sqiya
4.)\....1
Charming mariner, Pleasant
Sara
a)L...t
(The wife ofthe Prophet Abraham)
Walking at night, flag
Sriya
~ \ . . .
Shining
Safi'a
~ \ . . .
Eastern winds
Saba ~
Morning
Sabab
c . ~
Beautiful, Morning clarity ..~
Sabb1).a ~ ~
Moming sleep
Sab1;Ia ~
Fair complexion
Sabl;la ~
Patient, Quiet
Sabriyya
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Anxiety, Longing for
Sabwa
Happy, Living weIl
Sa'd
The truth, A wise saying Sadad
SheIl, Pearl cover
Sadafa
Good fortune
Sa'diyya
Pure, Clear, Serene
Safiyya
Elite
Safwa
Dawn
Sahar
Staying up late
Sahar
Blond
~ h
Alert, Awake
Sahwa
Happy
Sa'Ida
Quiet, Calm ..
Saj
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Meaning
Pleasant companion
Samra
Brunette, Tan
Sarnria
Brilliance, Elevating
Sanaa
Spike, Ear (plant)
Sanabil
Mirage
Sarb
Black (a wife of the Prophet)
Sawda
Lily flower
Sawsan
Youth
Arrows
Sihm
Characteristics
Simt
Singer
Shdya
Very high, Sky scraper
Shahiqa
wU
Grateful, Thankful
Shikira
aJ'\,;I
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Transliteration ArabieName
BeautySpot,Mole
Shrna
~ w
Sad, Melancholic
Shajiyya
~
.
Arornatic, Nicesmel1
Shaz
I..u,
Fragrance
Compassionate
Shafiqa
Je}':.
Martyr
Shahda
; ; ~
Veryfamous
Shahra
o ~
(Blackeyes with ashade ofbIue)
ShahI
~
Thankful
Shakra
; ; ~
Gentle,Mild,Cute
Shalabyya _.
4:.1.1
CandIe
Sham'a
~
Good moral behavior&
Shamiil
jJw,
characteristics
Naturaldisposition,Virtue
Shamla
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Sultan, Ruler, Of authority
Sultana
u ~ .
(Name of the pt martyr in Islam)
Sumayya
.. >II",. ,
~
Silk brocade
Sundus
, ,
~ l I
Sleeplessness
Suhiid
~ ~
The Queen of Sheba
Sabaa
s ~
Pure, Happy
Sara
IJl...I
Screen,
SWira
a)k.,.,
Enchantment, Fascination
Sihar
~
Fatty, Plump
Samna
~
Ear, Spike (of grain)
SunbuJ
~
Lady, Gloomy
Sada
I ~ .r-'
Lady, Mistress
Sayada
~
Mark, Sign
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Red wine
40P
Obeying, Pious
Ta'ia
Capable, within her reach
Taila
Chaste, Pure
Tahira
Small palm tree
Tala
dJu
Proud,possessing old glory
Talida
o..u
-
Student, requesting
Taliba
a.:J\1:l
Having lots of dates(fruit)
Tmira
Dedication, devotion
Tafan
Bird singing
Tagrd
...\.J ;;
Mf'J
Congratulations
Tahan
Greeting
Tal)yya
Honoring
Takrima
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Meaning
Hil1s
Steady,Straight,Coutageous
Valuable. Expensive
Wealth,Richness
Wealth,Asset
Reward
Fruits,Harvest
Pleiads,Galaxy,Chandelier
Gift, Masterwork
(PI of"Tayf"Dreaming
imagination)
Crown
Praise,Beautification
Tilil
Thabita
Tharrrna
Tharaa
Tharwa
Thawb
Ihimar
Thurayy.a
Tul:tfa
Tuyf
Tij
Tahsn
J ~
~ \ j
~ ~
4:.j.
s.1}
OJ)
,
~ \
.",
)
W
,
,
~ }
abJ
,
J?
IJ
~
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Meaning
Transliteration Arabie Name
Satisfaction, Peace
Taskn
~
Total submission, Salutation
Taslim
~
Fountain ofParadise
Tasnm
~
Culture, Education
. "
Tah?b
\-.J.u
. "
Seen, Risn
Tal'at
~
Greatest
'Uzrn
~
Tame, Quiet, Depositor
Wadi'a
~ ~ I J
Oasis
Waba
~ J
Coming, Approaching to get water
Warida
O ~ )IJ
Sure of herself, Confident
Withiqa
J..LJl
;J
Clear, No distortion. Visible
Wadhbia
~ ~ J
Clear, White, Obvious
Wadhha
~ J
-"
Gentle, Humble, Lamb like
Wadi' a
~ ~ J
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Transliteration ArabieName
Beautiful,nice facial features
Wasma
Beautiful,Goodlookingface
Wasma
Withthickeyebrows
and long
eyelashes
Watfaa
/
Minister
Wazra
.r.-j)
Love, Affection
Widad
)
Lowland,Valleys
Wihad
Sentiment
Wijdn
Communioninlove
Wi$al
Finder,Excited
Wajida
Servant,Lady-in-waiting
Wa$fa
Newborngirl, Product
Walda
Holylady, Saint
Wala
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Meaning
Pubescent, Adult
Yfi'a
wl"
Good gift
Yamina
Corundum, Precious stone
Yqt
Jasmine
Ysmn
#4
Dove, Pigeon
Yamama
Right (opp.of left)
Yamn
Certainty, Conviction
Yaqn
Good fortune, Prosperity
Yumn
Easiness, Facility richness
Yusr
.;-J..
Relief, Ease
Yusra
4.>.;-J..
Successful
Zafira
Obvious, Phenomenon
Zahira
Nice, Growing, Delicious
Zakiya
;LS'I"
J
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Transliteration Arabie Name
Golden, Of gold
Zarrn
~ J j
OfgoId, Golden
Zarina
~ J j
Emerald, Precious stone
Zamurrad
~ }
/
J.;oj
Decoration, Beauty
Zaib
~ j
Beautiful, Adorned
Zaiba
L J ~
~
Backeress
Zahra
a ~
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ArabieName
Transliteration
1.
KhadIja
2.
Sawda
Jo"'"
3.
'Aisha
4.
Zainabhint Khazma
5.
.. .. ..
6.
UmmSalma
7.
Juwayriya
4.L.f...f>:
8.
Maymna
9.
Safya
10.
Zainab bintJahsh
" \
Umm Habba
Il.
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