Arabic Boy Names
1949 arabic boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Arabic boy names are strong and dignified, carrying deep meaning and a long, proud history. The favorites lead: Amir, Omar, Zayn and Ibrahim.
For heritage there’s Muhammad, Ali, Khalil and Yusuf, while Kairo, Cairo, Malik and Kamari feel fresh and current.
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Arabic Boy Names
Amir#105 in the U.S.Prince; ruler; commander — from Arabic amir (prince, commander)▶Xavier#108 in the U.S.The new house; from Basque Etxeberri (new house), or possibly from Arabic zabier (bright)▶Kairo#226 in the U.S.Victorious; variant of Cairo, from Arabic al-Qāhira (the victorious/overpowering)▶Muhammad#239 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, commendable; one who is repeatedly praised▶Zayn#253 in the U.S.Grace; beauty; adornment; from Arabic zayn (grace, beauty, ornament)▶Omar#260 in the U.S.Flourishing, long-lived; eloquent▶Ali#306 in the U.S.High, exalted; lofty; noble▶Kaden#328 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'qadin' (companion) or an American spelling variant of Caden, which may re▶Cairo#341 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Qahira, meaning 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror', a name associated with ▶Ibrahim#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted fath▶Khalil#384 in the U.S.From Arabic khalil meaning friend or close companion, derived from the root kh-l-l meaning to p▶Kamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East African▶Cayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frie▶Kaysen#415 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Kaison or Cason; possibly from Arabic qaisan meaning rejoicing, or a▶Malik#437 in the U.S.From Arabic malik meaning king, master, or sovereign; one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-M▶Yusuf#450 in the U.S.Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef (Joseph), composed of 'yasaf' meaning to add or increase a▶Ayaan#465 in the U.S.From Arabic meaning 'gift of God,' or from Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'time' or 'era'; widely used ▶Musa#470 in the U.S.Arabic form of Moses, from Hebrew 'Moshe,' possibly derived from Egyptian meaning 'son' or 'bor▶Zayne#473 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zane, itself a variant of John (from Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is gra▶Nasir#487 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'on▶Mohamed#527 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving a passive meaning▶Hamza#541 in the U.S.From Arabic Hamza, derived from the root h-m-z meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be steadfast'; als▶Emir#551 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'one who gives orders,' from the root a-m-r ▶Mohammad#562 in the U.S.Persian and South Asian transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, from the root h-m-d meaning▶Zain#567 in the U.S.Beauty, grace, adornment — from the Arabic root zayn meaning beauty or that which adorns▶Jamari#576 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil or related roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome,' adapted as▶Rayan#588 in the U.S.From Arabic Rayyan, the name of one of the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition, related to t▶Jamir#592 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil ('beautiful,' 'handsome') or related to Arabic zameer ('full,'▶Mohammed#595 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, from the root hamida meaning 'to praise,' with the intensive prefix produ▶Amiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meani▶Zaiden#609 in the U.S.Variant of Zaid/Zayed, from Arabic zayd meaning 'growth,' 'increase,' or 'abundance'; adapted a▶Jakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from j▶Yahya#616 in the U.S.Arabic form of John (Yohanan), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God has shown▶Hassan#626 in the U.S.From Arabic ḥasan (حسن), meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' A highly honored name in ▶Zayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' Z▶Samir#643 in the U.S.From Arabic samara meaning to entertain or to converse in the evening; also found in Sanskrit a▶Azrael#656 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azra'el, composed of azra meaning help and El meaning God, meaning help of God or w▶Ahmad#669 in the U.S.From Arabic Ahmad, the elative form of Hamid meaning praised, from the root h-m-d meaning to pr▶Zaid#677 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd or ziyad meaning growth, abundance, or increase; Zayd ibn Harithah was a compa▶Omari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; us▶Idris#694 in the U.S.Ardent lord; studious one; from Arabic Idris meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious'; also a Welsh ▶Kareem#702 in the U.S.From Arabic karīm (كريم), meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable'; also one of the 99 names▶Ahmed#703 in the U.S.From Arabic Ahmad (أحمد), the elative form of hamida (to praise), meaning 'most praiseworthy' o▶Jahmir#726 in the U.S.American name derived from or inspired by the Arabic Jamir or Zahmir; possibly combining the He▶Zahir#738 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir (ظاهِر), meaning 'radiant,' 'shining,' or 'apparent'; also a form of the Arab▶Yousef#745 in the U.S.Arabic form of the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases'; from the H▶Mustafa#761 in the U.S.The chosen one or the elect; from the Arabic mustafa, the passive participle of the verb istafa▶Ayan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine gift▶Abdullah#763 in the U.S.Servant of God or slave of Allah; from the Arabic abd meaning servant or slave and Allah meanin▶Zamir#780 in the U.S.Song or singing; from the Hebrew zamir meaning song or singing bird, related to the word for pr▶Karim#819 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)▶Izan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in Spain▶Laith#896 in the U.S.From Arabic laith (also layth), meaning lion; a name evoking strength, courage, and nobility, u▶Nael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (f▶Isa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); also▶Syaire#939 in the U.S.Derived from Arabic sha'ir meaning poet, one who recites or composes poetry, a deeply honored r▶Khalid#940 in the U.S.From Arabic khalid meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting, from the root kh-l-d meaning to b▶Nazir#945 in the U.S.Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to ▶Zymir#946 in the U.S.A creative variant of Samir or Zamir, from Arabic samir meaning entertainer, companion in eveni▶Khai#947 in the U.S.Crown; royalty; from Vietnamese khai (to open, to begin) or Arabic kha'i (letter name); also as▶Khaza#965 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic khazana (to store, to treasure) or khazana (vault, treasury); exact etymol▶Imran#969 in the U.S.From Arabic Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram meaning exalted nation or long-live▶Zavier#970 in the U.S.New house; from Basque Etxeberria (new house), anglicized as Xavier; the Z- spelling is a phone▶Azlan#978 in the U.S.From Turkish arslan meaning lion, also related to Arabic aslan with the same meaning; a name of▶Ameer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, f▶Aden#997 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from Arabi▶Kabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of Go▶Jabari#1022 in the U.S.Brave; fearless; from Swahili jabari (brave, bold), from Arabic jabbar (powerful, compeller)▶Osman#1031 in the U.S.Protector; bone-setter; Turkish/Arabic form of Uthman, from Arabic uthmana (a young lion cub) o▶Ahmir#1032 in the U.S.Prince; commander; from Arabic amir (prince, leader, commander) with an Ah- prefix; possibly al▶Arham#1074 in the U.S.Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of r▶Yasir#1108 in the U.S.Easygoing; wealthy; ease; from Arabic yasir (easy, manageable, wealthy, comfortable)▶Zayan#1127 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as th▶Yaseen#1136 in the U.S.A Quranic name from Surah Ya-Sin (36th chapter); the letters Ya and Sin are among the 'mysterio▶Umar#1165 in the U.S.Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquentl▶Ayman#1180 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — a▶Bilal#1181 in the U.S.Flowing water; moisture; from Arabic bilal (flowing water, moistening, freshness)▶Jamal#1183 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)▶Yazan#1184 in the U.S.Determined; resolute; from Arabic yazan (to be determined, to resolve, to have firm intention)▶Zakariya#1202 in the U.S.God has remembered; Arabic form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)▶Hasan#1204 in the U.S.Handsome; good; beautiful; from Arabic hasan (beautiful, good, excellent)▶Rami#1211 in the U.S.One who throws arrows; from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer)▶Khari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royal▶Elyas#1227 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Ismail#1228 in the U.S.God will hear, God listens▶Amar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternal▶Zyan#1244 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of God▶Ilyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Hakeem#1260 in the U.S.Wise man, judicious, learned physician▶Sami#1263 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high and noble▶Xzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendid▶Amani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirations▶Amarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring▶Sultan#1297 in the U.S.Power, authority, sovereign ruler▶Rayyan#1320 in the U.S.Gate of paradise for those who fasted in Ramadan▶Jad#1347 in the U.S.Gift, generous, God's gift▶Kamarion#1349 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compound▶Aayan#1351 in the U.S.God's gift, divine grace▶Saif#1356 in the U.S.Sword, blade, a sharp sword▶Sanad#1360 in the U.S.Support, backing, prop, reliance▶Karam#1370 in the U.S.Generosity, nobility, magnanimity▶Anas#1377 in the U.S.Friendliness, sociability, warmth▶Khamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight▶Raheem#1381 in the U.S.Compassionate, merciful, full of grace▶Zakaria#1389 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Asiah#1401 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker▶Tariq#1406 in the U.S.Night visitor; one who knocks at night; morning star▶Zade#1414 in the U.S.Increase, abundance, prosperity▶Tahj#1419 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned one▶Malek#1427 in the U.S.King, sovereign, the one who reigns▶Faris#1443 in the U.S.Knight, horseman, cavalryman▶Jahir#1445 in the U.S.Bright, shining, radiant, manifest▶Taj#1461 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned one▶Yunus#1464 in the U.S.Dove, the dove▶Akeem#1476 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)▶Mahir#1485 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mahir (ماهر), meaning 'skilled', 'skillful', or 'expert'. Also widely used in T▶Muhammadali#1492 in the U.S.A combined name joining Muhammad ('praiseworthy') and Ali ('exalted, high'), common in Central ▶Ammar#1505 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn Yas▶Adnan#1512 in the U.S.From the Arabic root '-d-n meaning 'to settle, abide', glossed as 'settler'; Adnan is also a tr▶Issa#1530 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus (Isa), used in the Quran.▶Khaled#1536 in the U.S.Eternal, immortal▶Sulaiman#1541 in the U.S."man of peace," Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom ("peace")▶Said#1572 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sa'id' meaning 'happy, lucky, fortunate'.▶Naim#1581 in the U.S."tranquil, contented, at ease, blissful"▶Yasin#1586 in the U.S.The opening letters of Sura Ya-Sin in the Quran▶Mahdi#1600 in the U.S.From Arabic 'mahdi', 'the (rightly) guided one', a figure in Islamic eschatology.▶Youssef#1602 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'he will increase'.▶Hadi#1609 in the U.S.Leader, guide▶Jasir#1618 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or u▶Mamadou#1623 in the U.S.a West African (Mandinka, Fula, Wolof) form of Muhammad, from Arabic meaning 'praiseworthy'▶Syed#1633 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord', an honorific title for descendants of the Prop▶Yusef#1635 in the U.S.a variant of Yusuf/Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'he will add' or 'God sha▶Amin#1637 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, honest▶Hussein#1654 in the U.S.a diminutive of Arabic 'hasan' meaning 'good, handsome'▶Muhammed#1657 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, praised one▶Hussain#1662 in the U.S."good, handsome" (diminutive of Hasan); the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson▶Abdulrahman#1706 in the U.S.From the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combi▶Usman#1717 in the U.S.Baby bustard (form of Uthman)▶Taha#1725 in the U.S.Book, reading, recitation▶Aziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Jelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jali▶Suleiman#1785 in the U.S.Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)▶Azir#1786 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');▶Rashad#1797 in the U.S.Good sense, good guidance▶Yousuf#1802 in the U.S.He will add▶Abdul#1813 in the U.S.Servant of the▶Ghaith#1819 in the U.S.Rain▶Mecca#1824 in the U.S.From the Arabian holy city of Mecca (Makkah); used as a place name and as a word for a place th▶Mouhamed#1827 in the U.S.Praised, commendable▶Tamir#1844 in the U.S.Tall, erect▶Younis#1871 in the U.S.Dove▶Abbas#1872 in the U.S.Austere▶Bakari#1876 in the U.S.Swahili male name meaning 'one who will succeed' or 'promising', ultimately influenced by the A▶Iman#1892 in the U.S.Faith or belief; from the Arabic root amana meaning to believe or to have faith, a core Islamic▶Kahlil#1894 in the U.S.Friend▶Tahir#1912 in the U.S.Virtuous, pure, chaste▶Aamir#1913 in the U.S.Prince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root ▶Abubakr#1949 in the U.S.Father of▶Saleh#1960 in the U.S.Virtuous▶Mohamad#1974 in the U.S.Praised, commendable▶Asad#2008 in the U.S.Lion▶Namir#2032 in the U.S.Leopard▶Eesa#2041 in the U.S.Form of Arabic Isa, the Quranic name of Jesus; ultimately from Aramaic/Hebrew Yeshua 'God is sa▶Aariz#2051 in the U.S.Rain-bearing cloud▶Fahad#2060 in the U.S.Panther▶Salman#2067 in the U.S.Safe▶Saleem#2085 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intact▶Shaan#2086 in the U.S.Dignity, dignified▶Omer#2105 in the U.S.Sheaf or measure of grain; associated with the Hebrew omer offering and harvest.▶Sameer#2107 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root s▶Naeem#2119 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at ease▶Deen#2133 in the U.S.Religion, faith, way of life; from Arabic root d-y-n (law, obedience, judgment).▶Farhan#2136 in the U.S.Happy, cheerful▶Haider#2137 in the U.S.Lion, warrior▶Ayub#2165 in the U.S.Persecuted, hated▶Tamim#2181 in the U.S.Strong▶Younes#2183 in the U.S.Dove▶Eyad#2188 in the U.S.Strength, support▶Nayel#2199 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, winner; from Arabic root n-y-l (to attain, acquire).▶Syair#2202 in the U.S.Poetry, verse; from Arabic shi'r, used in Malay for a traditional form of poetry.▶Yousif#2203 in the U.S.He will add▶Hashim#2209 in the U.S.Crusher, breaker▶Jawad#2212 in the U.S.Generous▶Mazen#2218 in the U.S.Rain clouds▶Zaine#2228 in the U.S.beauty, grace▶Rayaan#2247 in the U.S.full of life, gate of paradise▶Saad#2251 in the U.S.happiness, good fortune▶Selim#2252 in the U.S.safe, peaceful, sound▶Amirion#2254 in the U.S.prince of light▶Asaad#2255 in the U.S.happier, more fortunate▶Sahir#2277 in the U.S.sorcerer, wakeful, enchanting▶Ayoub#2280 in the U.S.the persecuted, patient▶Kaiyr#2287 in the U.S.victorious, good▶Mahmoud#2292 in the U.S.praised, commendable▶Musab#2294 in the U.S.precious, sturdy tree▶Samar#2299 in the U.S.evening conversation, enchanting▶Ameen#2304 in the U.S.faithful, trustworthy▶Layth#2320 in the U.S.lion, brave warrior▶Harun#2341 in the U.S.Exalted; enlightened; from Arabic Harun (the Arabic form of Aaron, from Hebrew Aharon: possibly▶Jaheim#2344 in the U.S.God will establish; possibly from Hebrew Joakim (God will establish) via a creative phonetic bl▶
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What are popular Arabic boy names?
Popular Arabic boy names include Amir, Omar, Zayn, Ibrahim, Malik and Yusuf. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is a strong Arabic name for a boy?
Amir (prince or leader), Omar and Malik (king) are strong Arabic boy names with commanding meanings and a long history.