Arabic Boy Names That Mean Honor
Arabic boy names that mean honor rarely say the word directly — they lean on titles, root words for glory, and names of people history already honored.
Names147
OriginArabic
MeaningHonor
GenderBoy
Arabic builds words from three-letter roots, and honor is one of its richest. Izan comes straight from izz, the root word for honor and glory. Subhan means glory and praise outright, while Majid — noble, exalted — sits among the 99 names of God alongside Kareem and Karim, both built on the root for generosity and nobility.
Other names carry an honorific title instead of a translated meaning. Syed is the clearest example — the honorific used for descendants of the Prophet, literally 'master' or 'lord' — and Sahib traveled the same path from Arabic for companion to South Asia's word for master. Sudais honors a real, living reciter instead of translating a virtue.
Why Arabic boy names that mean honor sound so different from each other
Honor in Arabic naming isn't one idea — it's earned, granted, or bestowed by God. Hassan means simply good or handsome, honored for the Prophet's grandson who carried it. Ayman ties honor to the right side, a position of blessing across Semitic tradition. Daniyal, meaning 'God is my judge,' honors the prophet who bore it, while Syaire honors the craft of poetry instead.
What parents choosing an honor name are usually after
Parents drawn to this meaning often want a name that sounds dignified without being showy. Kareem and Karim both come from the same root as Al-Karim, one of the 99 names of God — generous rather than boastful. Majid carries the same restraint, noble and exalted without needing a crown. Subhan keeps it simplest of all: glory, stated plainly.
Names List
Hassan#626 in the U.S.From Arabic ḥasan (حسن), meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' A highly honored name in the IslamiPronounced hah-SAHN▶Kareem#702 in the U.S.From Arabic karīm (كريم), meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable'; also one of the 99 names of Allah Pronounced kah-REEM▶Karim#819 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Pronounced kuh-REEM▶Izan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in Spain and LatinPronounced ee-ZAHN▶Syaire#939 in the U.S.Derived from Arabic sha'ir meaning poet, one who recites or composes poetry, a deeply honored role in AraPronounced sye-AIR▶Ayman#1180 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — a position Pronounced AY-mun▶Syed#1633 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord', an honorific title for descendants of the Prophet MuhammPronounced sye-YED▶Subhan#2818 in the U.S.Glory, praisePronounced soob-AN▶Sahib#3437 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib honors the Pronounced SAH-hib▶Sudais#3439 in the U.S.Given in honor of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque; the family name traces to Pronounced soo-DAYS▶Daniyal#3804 in the U.S.Arabic/Persian form of Daniel — 'God is my judge' — the prophet honored in Islamic traditionPronounced dah-nee-YAHL▶Majid#3846 in the U.S.From Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of GodPronounced mah-JEED▶Majd#3934 in the U.S.From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' — the root of Majid concentratedPronounced MUHJD▶Sayed#3955 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyid, 'lord, master' — the honorific of the Prophet's descendantsPronounced SAH-yed▶Nabeel#4272 in the U.S.From Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'Pronounced nah-BEEL▶Ashraf#4428 in the U.S.From Arabic ashraf, 'most noble, most honorable, most distinguished' (a superlative of sharif)Pronounced ASH-raf▶Obaida#4508 in the U.S.From Arabic Ubaida/Obaida, a diminutive of abd, 'servant' — 'little servant (of God)'; an honored early MPronounced oh-BY-dah▶Amjad#4876 in the U.S.From Arabic amjad, 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' (the superlative of majid)Pronounced AM-jad▶Hasnain#4927 in the U.S.From Arabic Hasnain, 'the two Hasans' — a dual honoring Hasan and Husayn, grandsons of the Prophet ('the Pronounced hus-NAIN▶Jalal#5298 in the U.S.From Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God'Pronounced jə-LAHL▶Sharif#5394 in the U.S.From Arabic sharif, 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank' (a title of descendants of the ProphePronounced shə-REEF▶Ansar#5443 in the U.S.From Arabic ansar, 'helpers, supporters' (the honored Medinan supporters of the Prophet Muhammad)Pronounced ahn-SAR▶Shaheer#5837 in the U.S.From Arabic shahir, 'well-known, famous, renowned, celebrated'Pronounced shah-HEER▶Ezz#5973 in the U.S.From Arabic izz/ezz, 'might, power; glory, honor' (a short form of names like Ezzeddine, 'the glory of thPronounced EZZ▶Kerim#6019 in the U.S.The Turkish form of Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, gracious; honorable'Pronounced keh-REEM▶Mahid#6051 in the U.S.A modern name linked to the Arabic mahd/mahid, 'a cradle; one who smooths/prepares the way'; also echoes Pronounced MAH-hid▶Majed#6053 in the U.S.A spelling of Majid — from Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy; illustrious'Pronounced MAH-jed▶Aza#6483 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strong'); used fPronounced AH-zah▶Jahi#6593 in the U.S.From Swahili jahi (via Arabic jah), 'dignity; honor; high rank; nobility'Pronounced JAH-hee▶Sayid#6741 in the U.S.A spelling of Sayyid — from Arabic, 'a lord; a master; a chief; a leader'; also an honorific title for dePronounced SY-yid▶Wisam#6788 in the U.S.From Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration; an insignia'Pronounced wee-SAHM▶Babacar#6864 in the U.S.A Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr — from Arabic, 'father of the young camel', an honored companion anPronounced bah-bah-CAR▶Lamin#7057 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka/Gambian) form of Al-Amin — from Arabic, 'the trustworthy; the faithful; the honePronounced LAH-min▶Mohamedamin#7089 in the U.S.An Arabic compound of Mohamed ('praiseworthy') and Amin ('trustworthy; faithful') — both honored names/tiPronounced moh-HAH-med-ah-MEEN▶Muhammadumar#7094 in the U.S.An Arabic compound of Muhammad ('praiseworthy') and Umar ('flourishing; thriving; long-lived') — the namePronounced moo-HAH-mad-OO-mar▶Nouman#7108 in the U.S.A spelling of Nu'man/Numan — from Arabic, 'blood; the red anemone flower' — borne by Abu Hanifa al-Nu'manPronounced noo-MAHN▶Ozair#7121 in the U.S.A spelling of Uzair — the Arabic form of Ezra, 'helper; help' — a figure named in the Quran; we note the Pronounced oh-ZAIR▶Qusai#7130 in the U.S.From Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Pronounced koo-SY▶Mussa#7155 in the U.S.A Swahili and East African spelling of Musa, the Arabic form of Moses, a prophet honoured in Judaism, ChrPronounced MOO-sah▶Alhasan#7244 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Hasan, 'the handsome; the good; the beautiful' (the definite article al- plus Hasan); bornPronounced al-HAH-san▶Hanzala#7389 in the U.S.From Arabic — the name of Hanzala, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Hanzala the Washed by AngPronounced han-ZAH-lah▶Takrim#7660 in the U.S.From Arabic takrim, 'honor; respect; reverence; the act of honoring'Pronounced tahk-REEM▶Khareem#8021 in the U.S.A spelling of Kareem — from the Arabic, 'generous; noble; honourable; bountiful' (Al-Karim, one of the naPronounced kah-REEM▶Majeed#8073 in the U.S.A spelling of Majid — from the Arabic, 'glorious; noble; illustrious; magnificent' (Al-Majid, one of the Pronounced mah-JEED▶Mujtaba#8104 in the U.S.From the Arabic, 'the chosen one; the elect; the selected' (Al-Mujtaba, an honorific title of the ProphetPronounced mooj-TAH-bah▶Abas#8255 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern; austere.' Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was an uncle of the ProphetPronounced uh-BAHS▶Zeeshan#8279 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu zeeshan, 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory'Pronounced ZEE-shahn▶Elhadj#8483 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; the one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca' — an honorifiPronounced el-HAJ▶Elhadji#8484 in the U.S.A spelling of Elhadj — from the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to MPronounced el-HAH-jee▶Mohammadali#8721 in the U.S.A compound of Muhammad ('praiseworthy; the praised one') and Ali ('exalted; high; noble'); a sacred/religPronounced moh-HAM-mad-AH-lee▶Albaraa#8980 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-Bara, 'the one who is free of fault; innocent; blameless' — borne by companions of thePronounced al-bah-RAH▶Azam#8999 in the U.S.From Arabic a'zam, the superlative of azim, meaning 'greatest' or 'most magnificent.' It appears widely iPronounced uh-ZAHM▶Cherif#9111 in the U.S.A French spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high birth'Pronounced shuh-REEF▶Ezzeldin#9233 in the U.S.From the Arabic Izz al-Din, 'the glory/might/honor of the faith (religion)'; we note the sacred sensePronounced ez-el-DEEN▶Fadil#9235 in the U.S.From the Arabic fadil, 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable; of merit'Pronounced FAH-dil▶Maan#9497 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic Ma'an, 'benefit; kindness; help', and the Sanskrit maan, 'respect; honor; pridePronounced MAHN▶Sherif#9707 in the U.S.A spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high rank'; a title for descPronounced sheh-REEF▶Aaliyan#9752 in the U.S.An Arabic name from the root of Ali, 'exalted; lofty; sublime; high in rank.' A dignified name expressingPronounced ah-lee-YAHN▶Anes#9779 in the U.S.Anes is a Bosnian form of the Arabic name Anas, from a root conveying friendliness, closeness, and warm cPronounced AH-ness▶Wissam#9801 in the U.S.From the Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge/decoration of honor; an insignia'Pronounced wih-SAHM▶Aasiah#9869 in the U.S.A spelling of Asiya — from the Arabic, 'one who tends/heals; comforting'; the name of the wife of PharaohPronounced AH-see-ah▶Amiere#9884 in the U.S.Amiere is a contemporary respelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir, 'prince' or 'commander,' the same wordPronounced uh-MEER▶Aliyaan#9913 in the U.S.An elaboration of Ali — from the Arabic, 'high; exalted; lofty; noble'; Ali was the fourth caliph and couPronounced ah-lee-YAHN▶Bakr#9994 in the U.S.From the Arabic bakr, 'a young camel; the first-born; the early one'; borne (in Abu Bakr, 'father of the Pronounced BAH-kur▶Careem#10037 in the U.S.A spelling of Kareem/Karim — from the Arabic karim, 'generous; noble; honorable; kind'; Al-Karim ('the GePronounced kah-REEM▶Hasson#10173 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Hassan, 'handsome; good; beautiful; virtuous.' Hassan was the grandson of the ProphePronounced HAH-sun▶Hamze#10226 in the U.S.A form of Hamza, from the Arabic, 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of a heroic uncle of the Prophet MuPronounced HAM-zeh▶Jazari#10300 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Jazari, 'of Al-Jazira (the island/Mesopotamian region)' — the name of a famed medievalPronounced jah-ZAR-ee▶Salahudin#10407 in the U.S.Salahudin is another spelling of the Arabic Salah ad-Din - the same name as Salahaldeen - 'righteousness Pronounced sah-lah-oo-DEEN▶Kyreem#10444 in the U.S.A spelling of Kareem/Karim, from the Arabic karim, 'generous; noble; honorable' (one of the names of God)Pronounced kih-REEM▶Shariff#10446 in the U.S.Shariff is a doubled-f spelling of Sharif, from Arabic 'sharif', 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished'Pronounced shuh-REEF▶Muhammadmusa#10536 in the U.S.A combined Muslim name joining Muhammad ('praiseworthy; praised one' — the name of the Prophet, honored rPronounced moo-HAM-mad-MOO-sah▶Muhammadyasin#10537 in the U.S.A combined Muslim name joining Muhammad ('praiseworthy; praised one' — the Prophet's name, honored respecPronounced moo-HAM-mad-yah-SEEN▶Mukhammad#10539 in the U.S.A Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik/Russian-transliterated) spelling of Muhammad, from the Arabic for 'praiseworPronounced moo-KHAM-mad▶Salmaan#10598 in the U.S.Salmaan is a spelling of the Arabic name Salman, from the root 's-l-m' ('safety, peace'), meaning 'safe, Pronounced sal-MAHN▶Quasim#10622 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Qasim (Quasim), 'one who distributes; a divider; a provider' — a name honored asPronounced KAH-sim▶Tarique#10674 in the U.S.Tarique is a spelling of Tariq, an Arabic name meaning 'the one who knocks at the door' and, by extensionPronounced tuh-REEK▶Sayeed#10699 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Sa'id/Sayeed, 'happy; fortunate; blessed'; the related Sayyid means 'lord; mastePronounced sah-YEED▶Shareef#10710 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished' — a title of honor, also for descendanPronounced shah-REEF▶Yaasir#10760 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Yasir (Yaseer), 'wealthy; well-off' and 'easy; gentle'. Ammar ibn Yasir and his Pronounced YAH-seer▶Ahmaad#10844 in the U.S.Ahmaad is a spelling variant of Ahmad, an Arabic name from the root h-m-d ('to praise'), meaning 'most prPronounced AH-mahd▶Alhaji#10872 in the U.S.A West African name and honorific from the Arabic Al-Hajji, 'one who has made the Hajj' -- the pilgrimagePronounced al-HAH-jee▶Abdulmajeed#10906 in the U.S.From the Arabic Abd al-Majid, 'servant of the All-Glorious' — abd ('servant') joined to al-Majid, one of Pronounced ab-dool-mah-JEED▶Abou#10914 in the U.S.Usually from the Arabic Abu, 'father of,' an honorific prefix in names like Abu Bakr. In West Africa (espPronounced AH-boo▶Ayaanreddy#11050 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Ayaan (Arabic, 'gift of God; luck') with Reddy, a South Indian (Telugu) community nPronounced ah-YAHN-reh-dee▶Hussien#11385 in the U.S.Hussien is a spelling of Hussein, from the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of Hasan meaning handsome, good orPronounced hoo-SANE▶Hazur#11393 in the U.S.From the Arabic-rooted honorific huzur ('presence; your honor, sir, lord'), used across Urdu and Punjabi Pronounced huh-ZOOR▶Khalib#11492 in the U.S.Khalib is most often read as a variant of Khalil, an esteemed Arabic name meaning 'friend' or 'close compPronounced kah-LEEB▶Khayree#11535 in the U.S.Khayree is a spelling of the Arabic name Khayri, from khayr, meaning 'good,' and understood as 'charitablPronounced KY-ree▶Mahaad#11712 in the U.S.An Arabic/Somali name, often connected to Mahad ('greatness; glory; honor') in Somali use. As spelled herPronounced muh-HAHD▶Ridhwan#11832 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ridwan, 'acceptance; good pleasure (of God)' — also the name of the angel who guards the Pronounced rid-WAHN▶Mohammadhamza#11845 in the U.S.A joined combination of Muhammad ('praiseworthy; praised'), the name of the Prophet of Islam, which we noPronounced mo-HAM-mad-HAM-zuh▶Muhammadhamza#11853 in the U.S.A joined combination of Muhammad ('praiseworthy; praised'), the name of the Prophet of Islam, which we noPronounced moo-HA-mad-HAM-zuh▶Yassen#11961 in the U.S.Yassen is a spelling of the Arabic name Yasin, the two Quranic letters Ya-Sin that begin the thirty-sixthPronounced yah-SEEN▶Syedmuhammad#12124 in the U.S.A single recorded field combining the honorific Syed/Sayyid (a title for a descendant of the Prophet MuhaPronounced sy-ed-moo-HAM-ad▶Wesam#12218 in the U.S.From the Arabic Wisam (Wesam), 'a medal; badge of honor; decoration' — a name given in the sense of a marPronounced wih-SAAM▶Alireza#12222 in the U.S.Alireza unites Ali, from the Arabic for 'exalted, lofty,' with Reza, the Persian form of the Arabic Rida,Pronounced ah-lee-reh-ZAH▶Abdoulie#12242 in the U.S.Abdoulie is a West African rendering, common in the Gambia and Senegal, of the Arabic name Abdullah, fromPronounced ab-DOO-lee▶Yehia#12251 in the U.S.An Egyptian/Arabic spelling of Yahya, the Arabic form of John (John the Baptist), ultimately from the HebPronounced yeh-HEE-ah▶Alioune#12325 in the U.S.A Senegalese/Wolof form of Ali, from the Arabic 'exalted; high; noble.' Common in Senegal, often honoringPronounced ah-lee-OON▶Alireda#12394 in the U.S.Alireda is a form of Ali Reza (Ali Reda), joining Ali ('exalted; noble') with Reza/Rida ('contentment; acPronounced ah-lee-REH-dah▶Allam#12396 in the U.S.Allam is an Arabic name and honorific from allama, 'very learned; great scholar' — a title for a deeply kPronounced ah-LAHM▶Burhanuddin#12435 in the U.S.Burhanuddin is an Arabic name, from burhan al-din, 'proof (or demonstration) of the faith'. It is an honoPronounced bur-hah-noo-DEEN▶Azraan#12511 in the U.S.Azraan is an Arabic-rooted name used in South Asian Muslim communities, generally understood in a sense oPronounced uhz-RAHN▶Baba#12568 in the U.S.A widely shared term of respect - 'father; elder; grandfather; a wise or holy man' - used across Arabic, Pronounced BAH-bah▶Cheick#12625 in the U.S.A West African (Francophone) spelling of the Arabic honorific 'Sheikh' ('chief; elder; learned religious Pronounced SHAYK▶Daiyan#12735 in the U.S.Often linked to the Arabic Dayyan ('judge; one who rewards; mighty'), an Islamic honorific; it also readsPronounced dy-AHN▶Hikeem#12788 in the U.S.Hikeem is a spelling variant of Hakeem, an Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'judicious.' Al-Hakim, 'the All-Pronounced hah-KEEM▶Farooq#12816 in the U.S.From the Arabic Faruq, 'one who distinguishes truth from falsehood; right from wrong' — famously the honoPronounced fah-ROOK▶Hanzalah#12923 in the U.S.Hanzalah is an Arabic name best known as that of Hanzalah ibn Abi Amir, a Companion of the Prophet MuhammPronounced han-ZA-lah▶Haydar#12933 in the U.S.From the Arabic haydar, 'lion,' famously a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the ProphPronounced HY-dar▶Ikram#12962 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ikram, meaning 'honor,' 'hospitality,' and 'generosity,' from the root k-r-m ('to be noblPronounced ik-RAHM▶Ishak#12981 in the U.S.Ishak is the Arabic and Turkish form of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs' — a nod to Sarah's laughtPronounced is-HAHK▶Gazi#12981 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ghazi', 'a warrior, a champion' — historically a fighter for the faith, and an honorific titPronounced GAH-zee▶Jaleal#13032 in the U.S.Jaleal is a spelling of Arabic Jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur' — a word used of divine greatness, and tPronounced juh-LAHL▶Karriem#13100 in the U.S.Karriem is a spelling of Kareem, from the Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, honorable.' Al-Karim ('the MostPronounced kuh-REEM▶Kazeem#13218 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kazim (Kazeem), 'one who restrains anger; forbearing, patient'. Al-Kazim is an honored epPronounced kuh-ZEEM▶Magdy#13429 in the U.S.Magdy is the Egyptian pronunciation of the Arabic name Majdi, from majd, 'glory, honor' — so 'glorious, pPronounced MAG-dee▶Mohamedali#13530 in the U.S.Mohamedali joins two of the most honored names in Muslim tradition: Mohamed, from Arabic Muhammad, 'praisPronounced moh-hah-med-AH-lee▶Moiz#13535 in the U.S.Moiz romanizes Arabic Mu'izz, 'one who gives honor; one who strengthens'. Al-Mu'izz is one of the names oPronounced MOH-iz▶Motaz#13540 in the U.S.Motaz romanizes Arabic Mu'tazz, 'proud; mighty; one who draws strength and honor'. It belongs to the samePronounced moo-TAZ▶Muath#13544 in the U.S.From Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected one; one given refuge', from the root '-w-dh ('to take refuge'). Mu'adh ibPronounced moo-AATH▶Mucad#13545 in the U.S.Somali orthography for the Arabic name Mu'adh, 'protected one; one given refuge' — the Somali letter 'c' Pronounced moo-AAD▶Muhammadisa#13550 in the U.S.A compound joining Muhammad, the name of the Prophet of Islam ('praised; praiseworthy'), with Isa — the APronounced moo-ham-mud-EE-suh▶Muhammadyunus#13552 in the U.S.A compound joining Muhammad, the name of the Prophet of Islam ('praised; praiseworthy'), with Yunus — thePronounced moo-ham-mud-YOO-nus▶Musleh#13557 in the U.S.From Arabic Muslih, 'reformer; one who puts things right; peacemaker', an active participle of the root sPronounced MOOS-leh▶Ramiz#13693 in the U.S.Ramiz is an Arabic name from the root 'ramz,' meaning a symbol or sign, and by extension one who is honorPronounced RAH-meez▶Sajad#13799 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in prayer,' an intensive form of the root behind sujud, Pronounced SAH-jad▶Shabazz#13848 in the U.S.Shabazz is best known from the 'Tribe of Shabazz', an ancestral people described in Nation of Islam teachPronounced shuh-BAZ▶Sayyid#13850 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyid, 'lord; master; chief'. In Islamic tradition it is above all an honorific title borne Pronounced SY-yid▶Selman#13858 in the U.S.The Turkish form of Arabic Salman, from the root s-l-m ('peace; safety; wholeness') — 'safe; secure; sounPronounced SEL-mahn▶Siddiq#13893 in the U.S.From Arabic siddiq, 'truthful; one who affirms the truth'. It is best known as the epithet of Abu Bakr asPronounced sih-DEEK▶Subhanullah#13932 in the U.S.From the Arabic phrase Subhanallah, 'Glory be to God' — an expression of praise spoken daily by Muslims. Pronounced soob-hah-NUL-lah▶Taher#13951 in the U.S.From Arabic tahir, 'pure; clean; chaste' — a word of ritual and moral purity in Islam. At-Tahir was used Pronounced TAH-hur▶Yezen#14119 in the U.S.A spelling close to the Arabic Yazan, tied to Dhu Yazan, an ancient Yemeni king and tribe of Himyar. The Pronounced YEH-zen▶Yaseer#14145 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Yasir, from a root meaning 'to be easy; to be gentle', read as 'one who makes thingsPronounced yah-SEER▶Yasseen#14147 in the U.S.A spelling of Yasin, the two letters that open the 36th chapter of the Quran, which is itself called SuraPronounced yah-SEEN▶Yosuf#14165 in the U.S.A spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and the name of a prophet honored in Islam; the chapter ofPronounced YOO-suf▶Yusof#14174 in the U.S.A Malay and Southeast Asian spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and a prophet honored in Islam. Pronounced YOO-sof▶Zarrar#14204 in the U.S.A South Asian spelling of the Arabic name Dirar, borne by Dirar ibn al-Azwar, an early companion of the PPronounced zuh-RAR▶Zeshan#14221 in the U.S.A spelling of Zeeshan, from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity; of high rank' (from Pronounced zeh-SHAHN▶Sharief#14282 in the U.S.Sharief is a spelling of the Arabic Sharif, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' and 'distinguished.' Beyond thePronounced shah-REEF▶AyoubaA West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible; the name is traditionally lPronounced ah-YOO-bah▶JailaniFrom the Arabic nisba al-Jilani, 'of Gilan' (a region), best known through Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, a revePronounced jy-LAH-nee▶MohammedmusaA compound name joining Muhammad ('the praised one') and Musa (Moses, whose name is traditionally read asPronounced moo-HAM-ed-moo-suh▶SaadiSaadi derives from the Arabic/Persian root 'sa'd' ('good fortune, happiness'), meaning roughly 'happy, foPronounced SAH-dee▶ZainalabidinFrom the Arabic Zayn al-Abidin, 'ornament (adornment) of the worshippers' — the honorific of Ali ibn HusaPronounced zayn-al-AH-bi-deen▶
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hassan mean?
Hassan means 'handsome' or 'good.' It's one of the most recognized names in the Muslim world, carried by the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, which adds a layer of religious honor beyond the everyday meaning of the word itself.