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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Jaleel#2345 in the U.S.Majestic; exalted; great; from Arabic jalil (great, majestic, noble) — Al-Jalil (The Majestic) ▶Jibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christ▶Shakur#2386 in the U.S.Grateful; thankful; from Arabic shakur (very grateful, most thankful) — Al-Shakur (The Most Gra▶Hakim#2398 in the U.S.Wise; physician; ruler; from Arabic hakim (wise, physician, one who judges — Al-Hakim: The All-▶Jamil#2400 in the U.S.Beautiful; handsome; from Arabic jamil (beautiful, good-looking, graceful)▶Abdullahi#2415 in the U.S.Servant of God; slave of Allah; Somali form of Abdullah (Arabic: abd Allah — servant/slave of G▶Jibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of re▶Jamiyl#2457 in the U.S.Jamiyl is a spelling variant of Jamil, from the Arabic jamil, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', tied t▶Qasim#2458 in the U.S.One who distributes; divider; generous; from Arabic qasim (one who distributes goods or wealth)▶Riyan#2459 in the U.S.Gates of paradise; from Arabic Rayyan (one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition, the g▶Safwan#2462 in the U.S.Smooth rocks; pure; serene; from Arabic safwan (smooth stones, polished rocks — associated with▶Sahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)▶Zaki#2468 in the U.S.Pure; virtuous; intelligent; from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, intelligent, blessed)▶Ahmari#2469 in the U.S.Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)▶Ahsan#2498 in the U.S.best, most beautiful, most excellent▶Idrees#2504 in the U.S.Name of a prophet (identified with Enoch); traditionally interpreted as 'studious / learned one▶Zayaan#2518 in the U.S.Adornment, beautifier; one who makes things beautiful.▶Zayyan#2519 in the U.S.One who adorns or beautifies; handsome.▶Kasir#2533 in the U.S.abundant, plentiful▶Abdulaziz#2546 in the U.S.Servant of the powerful▶Akram#2549 in the U.S.Most generous▶Ibraheem#2570 in the U.S.father of many / father of multitudes▶Kamal#2603 in the U.S.perfection, completeness (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)▶Khaleel#2605 in the U.S.Friend; intimate friend, close companion.▶Nahmir#2611 in the U.S.tiger, leopard▶Rakan#2650 in the U.S.Dignity; pillar, steadfast support.▶Rihaan#2651 in the U.S.sweet basil; fragrant plant of paradise▶Salim#2654 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intact▶Ayyub#2668 in the U.S.Persecuted, hated▶Taim#2697 in the U.S.Servant, devotee (especially in 'Taym Allah,' servant of God).▶Marwan#2722 in the U.S.Pebbles, flint▶Talha#2735 in the U.S.Fruit-bearing tree▶Yassin#2738 in the U.S.Book, reading, recitation▶Faisal#2752 in the U.S.A judge, arbiter▶Jahlil#2756 in the U.S.Praised▶Nabil#2770 in the U.S.Noble▶Zahid#2779 in the U.S.Pious, devout▶Abdallah#2780 in the U.S.Servant of Allah ▶Ahad#2781 in the U.S.One, unique, matchless▶Khazi#2808 in the U.S.Teutates▶Subhan#2818 in the U.S.Glory, praise▶Sufyan#2819 in the U.S.Nimble, fast, light▶Fares#2834 in the U.S.Horseman, knight▶Jamel#2841 in the U.S.Beauty▶Zaydan#2866 in the U.S.Growth▶Anwar#2870 in the U.S.Brighter, more luminous▶Dawud#2877 in the U.S.Beloved▶Munir#2894 in the U.S.Bright, shining▶Yasser#2903 in the U.S.Easy, wealthy▶Hamzah#2916 in the U.S.Lion▶Zidane#2942 in the U.S.Growth▶Murad#2975 in the U.S.Wish, desire, or intended goal; from the Arabic root arada meaning to want or to intend▶Rahim#2979 in the U.S.Merciful or compassionate; from the Arabic root rahima meaning to have mercy or show compassion▶Ramy#2980 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean lovi▶Yaqub#2988 in the U.S.He who supplants or follows at the heel; the Arabic form of the biblical Jacob, from Hebrew Yaa▶Amire#2990 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prin▶Asim#2992 in the U.S.Protector or guardian; from the Arabic root asama meaning to protect or guard▶Dayan#2998 in the U.S.Judge; one who judges▶Hamdan#3005 in the U.S.Praiseworthy; one who praises▶Hashem#3006 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous provider▶Naseem#3023 in the U.S.Gentle breeze; fresh, cool air▶Nihal#3024 in the U.S.Happy, delighted; one who is satisfied and content▶Quamir#3027 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlight▶Saeed#3030 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessed▶Alim#3038 in the U.S.Knowledgeable, learned, all-knowing▶Ishaq#3060 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of th▶Jasier#3061 in the U.S.Likely a modern American variant of Javier (from Arabic Jabir, meaning comforter or one who hea▶Ousmane#3074 in the U.S.West African (Wolof, Mandinka, Fula) form of Uthman, from Arabic uthman meaning young bustard b▶Rahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, ▶Rashawn#3078 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/▶Abdulloh#3093 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek, Tajik) spelling variant of Abdullah, from Arabic abd (servant) and Allah ▶Abdurrahman#3094 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Abd al-Rahman, a compound of 'abd (servant, worshipper) and al-Rahman (the Most Me▶Damiri#3104 in the U.S.From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience ▶Faizan#3111 in the U.S.From Arabic fayzan or faydh (overflow, abundance, grace, blessing), meaning one who bestows gra▶Kerem#3118 in the U.S.From Turkish kerem meaning generosity, nobility, kindness, also connected to Hebrew kerem (vine▶Muad#3126 in the U.S.From Arabic mu'adh or mu'ādh, related to the root 'adha meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep safe,'▶Muaz#3127 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protecte▶Reza#3138 in the U.S.From Arabic riḍā (رضا), meaning 'contentment,' 'satisfaction,' or 'divine approval'; widely use▶Yahia#3145 in the U.S.Arabic form of Yahya, itself the Quranic form of John (Hebrew Yohanan), meaning 'God will give ▶Zidan#3148 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root z-y-d (to increase, to grow), meaning 'growth', 'increase', or 'abund▶Adel#3150 in the U.S.Arabic name meaning 'just' or 'fair', from the root adl (justice); also functions as a short fo▶Adil#3151 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root a-d-l (to be just, to act fairly), meaning 'just', 'righteous', or 'e▶Arsh#3155 in the U.S.From Arabic arsh (عرش) meaning 'throne', specifically the Throne of God (Arsh Allah) in Islamic▶Essa#3169 in the U.S.God is salvation; Arabic equivalent of the name Jesus or Joshua, derived from Hebrew Yeshua▶Huzaifa#3171 in the U.S.Forbearing, patient, restrained; associated with wisdom and self-control▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Kadin#3181 in the U.S.Friend or companion; from Arabic Qadin; also used in Turkish contexts meaning fighter or warrio▶Kiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic context▶Maleek#3185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'▶Muhsin#3188 in the U.S.One who does good, who is charitable and benevolent; from Arabic ahsana (to do well, to be good▶Noor#3190 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosity▶Rafi#3194 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in status▶Rehan#3195 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasing▶Yunis#3203 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jonah (Yunus); dove, symbolizing peace and God's mercy▶Zaedyn#3204 in the U.S.Modern phonetic variant of Zayden/Zaiden; related to the Arabic root zada meaning to grow or in▶Zyhir#3205 in the U.S.Variant of Zahir; bright, radiant, shining, evident▶Akil#3208 in the U.S.Intelligent, wise, one who reasons carefully▶Mikail#3247 in the U.S.Form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?' — as the archangel Mikail of the Quran, used in Tur▶Nasiah#3248 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Nas- of Arabic Nasir, 'helper, supporter', with the biblic▶Qais#3251 in the U.S.Firm, steadfast (traditional gloss); an ancient Arabic name borne by the poet Qais, the Majnun ▶Ziyad#3262 in the U.S.Growth, increase, abundance; from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase'▶Ehsan#3279 in the U.S.Benevolence, doing what is beautiful and good; from Arabic ihsan, a core spiritual concept, bel▶Farid#3281 in the U.S.Unique, singular, unrivaled — like a solitary precious gem; a classical Arabic and Persian name▶Jamiri#3287 in the U.S.Modern American coinage wrapping Amir — Arabic for 'prince, commander' — in a J- opening and me▶Kadir#3289 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, able; Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, one of the names of God in Islamic tradi▶Wali#3314 in the U.S.Guardian, protector, friend; in Islamic usage a wali is a protector and, as wali Allah, a 'frie▶Zubair#3318 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the Pro▶Zubayr#3319 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; the transliteration of the classical Arabic name closest to its original f▶Shahzain#3373 in the U.S.Modern Pakistani compound of Persian shah, 'king', and Arabic zain, 'beauty, grace' — read as '▶Tarik#3377 in the U.S.Variant of Tariq — the night visitor, the morning star of Surah At-Tariq — from the Arabic root▶Waleed#3378 in the U.S.Newborn child, new arrival; from the Arabic root w-l-d, 'to be born'▶Abir#3382 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'▶Aboubacar#3383 in the U.S.Francophone West African form of Abu Bakr — the first caliph, the Prophet's closest companion —▶Azan#3391 in the U.S.The Islamic call to prayer (adhan), recited five times daily from the minaret, used as a devoti▶Jabril#3405 in the U.S.Form of Jibril, the Quranic Gabriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength' — the angel of revelation▶Jamaal#3406 in the U.S.Beauty, grace; double-a spelling of Jamal, from Arabic jamal▶Naksh#3426 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featu▶Nasser#3427 in the U.S.Victorious, granting victory; from the Arabic root n-s-r, famous through Egyptian president Gam▶Nassir#3428 in the U.S.Helper, supporter, defender; double-s spelling of Nasir, from the Arabic root for aid and victo▶Rahzi#3431 in the U.S.Of undocumented origin; plausibly echoing Arabic-Persian Razi — the great physician al-Razi's n▶Reyan#3434 in the U.S.Variant of Rayan/Rayyan — Arabic 'luxuriant, well-watered, flourishing', and the name of paradi▶Sahib#3437 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib h▶Sudais#3439 in the U.S.Given in honor of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque; the family name ▶Sulayman#3440 in the U.S.The Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke ▶Zakariah#3445 in the U.S.Variant of Zechariah/Zakariya — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers' — bridging the biblical and Quranic s▶Habib#3470 in the U.S.Beloved, dear, darling; from Arabic habib, a term of deep affection▶Islam#3474 in the U.S.Submission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the f▶Kazi#3480 in the U.S.Judge, magistrate; from Arabic qadi, via Bengali/South Asian Kazi — a title turned name and sur▶Maaz#3486 in the U.S.Refuge, shelter, place of safety; from Arabic ma'adh — also borne by a revered Companion of the▶Moussa#3489 in the U.S.Arabic and West African form of Musa (Moses) — Hebrew Mosheh, 'drawn out of the water' — a grea▶Nuh#3490 in the U.S.Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the ark▶Rashaad#3492 in the U.S.Right guidance, good judgment, integrity, maturity; from Arabic rashad — a double-a spelling of▶Salah#3497 in the U.S.Righteousness, goodness, virtue, piety; from Arabic salah — as in Salah al-Din (Saladin), 'righ▶Ahnaf#3514 in the U.S.Upright, righteous, true monotheist; from Arabic hanif/ahnaf — also borne by a celebrated early▶Alam#3516 in the U.S.From Arabic alam, 'world, universe' — and a near-homophone alam, 'banner, flag, distinguishing ▶Emad#3532 in the U.S.Pillar, support, mainstay, that on which something stands; from Arabic imad▶Gibran#3536 in the U.S.From the Arabic surname of poet Khalil Gibran; linked to a root meaning 'to set/mend (a bone), ▶Izaan#3543 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'obedience, compliance' (idhaan) or 'balance, equilibrium' (izaan/mizan▶Khairo#3552 in the U.S.Readable as a spelling of Cairo — Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — or built on Arabic khair▶Naji#3564 in the U.S.Safe, saved, surviving; also 'intimate confidant'; from Arabic naji▶Owais#3566 in the U.S.From Arabic — a diminutive linked to 'wolf' (aws); borne by the revered early Muslim Owais al-Q▶Quran#3567 in the U.S.From Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading' — the name of Islam's holy scripture▶Rashid#3568 in the U.S.Rightly guided, of good judgment, mature; from Arabic rashid — one of the names of God (al-Rash▶Siraj#3576 in the U.S.Lamp, light, a shining torch; from Arabic siraj — the Quran calls the sun a 'siraj', a blazing ▶Abrar#3589 in the U.S.The virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones; from Arabic abrar, the plural of barr — those devoted to▶Amere#3592 in the U.S.Modern American name echoing Amir ('prince, commander', Arabic) and Amari; an -ere styled coina▶Arkan#3598 in the U.S.From Arabic arkan, 'pillars, foundations, essential elements' — the plural of rukn; the pillars▶Ashar#3600 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; ▶Asir#3601 in the U.S.From Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir reg▶Guadalupe#3620 in the U.S.From the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'r▶Johari#3628 in the U.S.From Swahili johari (via Arabic jawhar), 'jewel, gem, precious stone'; also 'jeweler'▶Oumar#3657 in the U.S.West African (French-spelled) form of Umar/Omar — Arabic, 'flourishing, long-lived, populous'; ▶Ruhaan#3665 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' — 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, k▶Samari#3666 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Samir ('companion in evening talk', Arabic) and the popular Amari; an -ari ▶Waris#3672 in the U.S.From Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — also one of the names of God, al-Warit▶Ebrahim#3706 in the U.S.Persian/Arabic form of Abraham (Ibrahim) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes/nations' — a g▶Emin#3707 in the U.S.From Arabic/Turkish amin/emin, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest, reliable' — a title of the Proph▶Khalif#3730 in the U.S.From Arabic khalifa, 'successor, steward' — the caliph's title as a given name▶Khalifa#3731 in the U.S.From Arabic khalifa, 'successor, deputy, caliph' — also the world's tallest tower's namesake▶Lamir#3732 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the La- prefix to Amir ('prince, commander'); no single fixed root▶Rasheed#3748 in the U.S.From Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, wise, mature' — one of the 99 names of God▶Tyriq#3766 in the U.S.Ty- styling of Tariq — Arabic 'the night visitor/morning star, he who knocks at the door'▶Aahil#3777 in the U.S.From Arabic — commonly glossed 'prince, great king/emperor' — a modern double-a favorite▶Ahil#3779 in the U.S.Single-a form of Aahil — glossed 'prince, great ruler'; classical attestation thin▶Brahim#3792 in the U.S.Maghrebi short form of Ibrahim — Abraham, 'father of multitudes'▶Daniyal#3804 in the U.S.Arabic/Persian form of Daniel — 'God is my judge' — the prophet honored in Islamic tradition▶Eman#3818 in the U.S.Spelling of Iman — Arabic 'faith' — or a Latino clip of Emanuel ('God with us'); routes layered▶Ihsan#3821 in the U.S.From Arabic ihsan, 'excellence, doing beautiful good' — the third pillar of the faith-islam-ihs▶Jamere#3826 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to the Amir/-mere sound ('prince' echo); no single fixed root▶Kamir#3835 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Kamil/Amir sound field ('perfect'/'prince' echoes); no single fixed root▶Khyaire#3840 in the U.S.Modern styled coinage in the Kyaire/Khyree set — Arabic khayr, 'goodness', in echo; not firmly ▶Khyro#3841 in the U.S.Kh-styled Kyro — the Cairo ('the victorious') echo-coinage; not firmly fixed▶Majid#3846 in the U.S.From Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of God▶Nazar#3850 in the U.S.From Arabic nazar, 'sight, gaze' (the protective eye-amulet); also Slavic/Ukrainian Nazar from ▶Sabir#3864 in the U.S.From Arabic sabir, 'patient, steadfast' — sabr is the Quran's prized endurance▶Yamen#3876 in the U.S.From Arabic yamin/yumn lines — 'right side, blessed, fortunate' — a Levantine favorite▶Zakhi#3879 in the U.S.Kh-styled Zaki — Arabic 'pure, virtuous, thriving'▶Edin#3898 in the U.S.Bosnian name from Arabic -ad-din endings, 'of the faith' — Edin Džeko's export▶Hashir#3907 in the U.S.From Arabic hashir, 'gatherer' — al-Hashir, a title of the Prophet who gathers humanity▶Hisham#3909 in the U.S.From Arabic hashama, 'to break (bread)' — generosity personified; caliphal pedigree▶Kais#3918 in the U.S.From Arabic Qays, 'firm, measuring' — the poet-lover Qays of Layla-Majnun fame▶Khyzer#3926 in the U.S.Styled form echoing Khizr (al-Khidr, 'the green one', the immortal guide) and Kaiser; routes la▶Kyce#3929 in the U.S.Modern one-beat coinage beside Kase and Qais/Kais ('firm'); routes layered▶Maher#3933 in the U.S.From Arabic mahir, 'skilled, proficient' — the craftsman's compliment▶Majd#3934 in the U.S.From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' — the root of Majid concentrated▶Mehdi#3939 in the U.S.Persian/Maghrebi form of Mahdi — 'the guided one' — eschatology's awaited guide▶Muhammadamin#3943 in the U.S.Compound of Muhammad ('praised') and Amin ('trustworthy') — Uzbek-Tajik naming standard▶Najee#3944 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Naji — Arabic 'saved, safe; intimate confidant' — jazz-and-gridiron American▶Samy#3954 in the U.S.Franco-Arabic spelling of Sami — 'elevated, exalted' — Maghreb-Paris standard▶Sayed#3955 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyid, 'lord, master' — the honorific of the Prophet's descendants▶Shaquille#3956 in the U.S.From Arabic shakil, 'handsome, well-developed' — O'Neal-immortalized▶Zaydin#3971 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Zayd (Arabic, 'growth, abundance') to the -in/-den ending; no single fix▶Ziad#3973 in the U.S.From Arabic ziyad, 'growth, increase, abundance, surplus'▶Zyheir#3974 in the U.S.Modern styling echoing Zahir (Arabic 'radiant, shining, evident') and the -heir sound; routes i▶Aous#3978 in the U.S.From Arabic Aws, 'gift, compensation' (and an old word for 'wolf'); a tribe of early Medina▶Boubacar#3986 in the U.S.West African form of Abu Bakr — Arabic, 'father of the young camel/foal'; the first caliph's na▶Cheikh#3989 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'elder, chief, religious leader' — a revered title and name in West Africa▶Haroun#4003 in the U.S.Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophet▶Khymir#4013 in the U.S.Kh- styling of Kymir, echoing Amir (Arabic 'prince, commander'); routes informal▶Mousa#4025 in the U.S.Arabic form of Moses — Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water' — a major prophet in Islam▶
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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.