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Quranic Baby Names

66 Quranic names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Quranic baby names are names drawn straight from Islam’s holy book — the prophets who appear in its verses, the attributes of Allah, and the words and virtues the Quran itself praises. For Muslim parents, choosing a name like Ibrahim or Maryam is a way of linking a child to scripture from their very first day, carrying meaning that’s both spiritual and deeply personal.

Names of the prophets

Many Quranic names belong to prophets honored throughout the text: Ibrahim, Isa, Yahya, Yunus, Ayyub and Ishaq all appear as messengers whose stories are told across multiple surahs. Regional spelling variants like Essa and Zakariah carry the same meaning with a softer, more familiar sound.

Names from the Quran’s own words

Some names come straight from the Quran’s vocabulary rather than its characters. Yaseen opens one of its most beloved chapters, Tasneem names a spring described in paradise, and Noor means light, a word used throughout to describe divine guidance.

Graceful girl names with Quranic roots

Girls’ names often echo the Quran’s language of light, peace and beauty: Ayah means a verse or sign, Sakinah means tranquility, and Husna recalls al-Husna, the beautiful names of Allah. Maryam remains the most cherished of all, honoring the mother of Isa, while Yusra and Safia carry meanings of ease and purity.

Boy names beyond the prophets

Not every Quranic boy name belongs to a prophet — Jibreel honors the angel who delivered revelation, Imran names a family praised in its own chapter, and Ilyas is another messenger remembered for his devotion. Together they show how wide and varied the Quran’s naming tradition really is.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Quranic Girl Names

Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chi▶Ayah#870 in the U.S.From the Arabic aya or ayah meaning a verse of the Quran, a sign from God, or a miracle; in Isl▶Yusra#954 in the U.S.Ease, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)▶Tasneem#2424 in the U.S.fountain in paradise, heavenly spring▶Aayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifi▶Husna#3054 in the U.S.From Arabic husn meaning beauty, goodness, and excellence; al-Husna is a Quranic term for the m▶Safia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'f▶Afnan#3439 in the U.S.Spreading branches, boughs of trees; a Quranic word describing the gardens of paradise▶Tasnim#3626 in the U.S.A spring or fountain in Paradise; from the Quran, where Tasnim is the noblest water of the gard▶Eilaf#10474 in the U.S.From the Arabic Eilaf (Ilaf), 'affection; intimacy; a close and protective bond' — a word tied ▶Inshirah#10560 in the U.S.From the Arabic Inshirah, 'joy; delight; happiness; openness and expansion of the heart' — tied▶Sakinah#10908 in the U.S.From the Arabic sakinah, 'tranquility; calm; a divinely sent peace of heart' — a word that appe▶Zuha#11066 in the U.S.From the Arabic Duha/Zuha, 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a chap▶Aayah#11075 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ayah, 'a verse of the Quran; a sign; a miracle' — each unit of the Quran is cal▶Hoor#12616 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hoor (Hur), a word for the fair, wide-eyed maidens of paradise, and by extensio▶Israh#12633 in the U.S.From the Arabic Isra (Israh), 'a night journey; travelling by night' — the term for the Prophet▶Salsabeel#14917 in the U.S.From Arabic Salsabil, the name of a spring or fountain of Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an (Sur▶Urwa#15069 in the U.S.From the Arabic urwa, 'a firm handhold; support; a secure grip' — a Quranic image (al-urwa al-w▶Anfal#15423 in the U.S.From the Arabic anfal, 'spoils; bounties; gains' — the title of Al-Anfal, a chapter of the Qura▶Falaq#16013 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-falaq, 'the daybreak; the splitting of dawn.' Al-Falaq is also the title of ▶Jasiya#16152 in the U.S.A name linked to the Arabic Al-Jathiyah ('the Kneeling'), the 45th chapter (surah) of the Quran▶Rayyana#17065 in the U.S.A feminine form of the Arabic Rayyan - 'lush; well-watered; satisfied with drink.' Ar-Rayyan is▶Sondos#17311 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sundus, the fine green silk brocade of Paradise named in the Quran - an image o▶Tesneem#17396 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Tasnim, the name of a spring or fountain of Paradise mentioned in the Qura▶AalaaFrom the Arabic Ala (Alaa), 'blessings; bounties; favors' — the word repeated in the Quranic ch▶BayaanFrom the Arabic Bayan, 'clarity; eloquence; clear and eloquent speech' — a Quranic term (Surah ▶YusrFrom the Arabic yusr, 'ease; prosperity; relief' — a Quranic term (as in 'with hardship comes e▶

Quranic Boy Names

Ibrahim#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted fath▶Rayan#588 in the U.S.From Arabic Rayyan, the name of one of the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition, related to t▶Yahya#616 in the U.S.Arabic form of John (Yohanan), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God has shown▶Zayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' Z▶Isa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); also▶Imran#969 in the U.S.From Arabic Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram meaning exalted nation or long-live▶Yaseen#1136 in the U.S.A Quranic name from Surah Ya-Sin (36th chapter); the letters Ya and Sin are among the 'mysterio▶Ilyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Zakaria#1389 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Tariq#1406 in the U.S.Night visitor; one who knocks at night; morning star▶Yunus#1464 in the U.S.Dove, the dove▶Jibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christ▶Jibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of re▶Ayyub#2668 in the U.S.Persecuted, hated▶Dawud#2877 in the U.S.Beloved▶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▶Yahia#3145 in the U.S.Arabic form of Yahya, itself the Quranic form of John (Hebrew Yohanan), meaning 'God will give ▶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▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Maleek#3185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'▶Noor#3190 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosity▶Yunis#3203 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jonah (Yunus); dove, symbolizing peace and God's mercy▶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▶Yassine#5865 in the U.S.From Ya-Sin (Yasin) — the name of the 36th chapter (sura) of the Quran, opening with the letter▶Eisa#5964 in the U.S.A spelling of Isa — the Arabic/Quranic form of Jesus, from Hebrew Yeshua, 'God is salvation; th▶Tareq#7703 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks at the door by night.' At-Tar▶Muhammadyasin#10537 in the U.S.A combined Muslim name joining Muhammad ('praiseworthy; praised one' — the Prophet's name, hono▶Altariq#10821 in the U.S.Altariq renders the Arabic At-Tariq, meaning the night-comer or the one who arrives by night, a▶Yacine#10840 in the U.S.Yacine is a French-influenced spelling of Yasin, from the Arabic letters Ya-Sin that open a cha▶Mubeen#11792 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mubin, 'clear; evident; manifest' — a Quranic term describing what is plainly t▶Yassen#11961 in the U.S.Yassen is a spelling of the Arabic name Yasin, the two Quranic letters Ya-Sin that begin the th▶Shuayb#13887 in the U.S.Arabic Shu'ayb, the name of a prophet in Islam who is sent to the people of Madyan and is widel▶Taariq#13941 in the U.S.From Arabic Tariq, 'one who knocks at the door by night' — and so the bright morning star that ▶Yazin#14114 in the U.S.An Arabic name whose sound echoes Ya-Sin (Yaseen), the title of a revered chapter of the Quran,▶Yasseen#14147 in the U.S.A spelling of Yasin, the two letters that open the 36th chapter of the Quran, which is itself c▶

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Frequently Asked

What are Quranic baby names?

Quranic baby names are names of prophets, angels, and revered figures mentioned in the Quran, along with words and virtues the text itself praises, such as light, peace, and mercy. Muslim parents choose them to connect a child to scripture from birth.

What are the most popular Quranic boy names?

Ibrahim, Yahya, Zayd, Isa, and Yunus are among the most beloved Quranic boy names, each belonging to a prophet or a companion honored in the text.

What are beautiful Quranic girl names?

Maryam, Ayah, Yusra, Husna, and Sakinah are cherished Quranic girl names, drawing on the Quran’s language of purity, peace, and light.

Do Quranic names have to belong to a prophet?

No — many Quranic names, like Yaseen, Tasneem, and Noor, come from words and chapters within the Quran itself rather than from a specific prophet.

How many quranic baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 66 quranic baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.