Meyeder Islamic Name

Maryam (মারিয়াম)

Pious, devoted servant of Allah; mother of Prophet Isa (AS)

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Named in the Quran many times; the only woman mentioned by name (Surah Maryam).

Asiya (আসিয়া)

One who cares for the weak; healer

Origin: Arabic

Asiya bint Muzahim, wife of Pharaoh, is praised in the Quran (Surah At-Tahrim 66:11).

Huda (হুদা)

Right guidance

Origin: Arabic

Quranic word for guidance used repeatedly, e.g. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:120.

Noor (নূর)

Light, radiance

Origin: Arabic

Allah is described as An-Nur in Ayat an-Nur (Surah An-Nur 24:35).

Jannah (জান্নাত)

Paradise, garden

Origin: Arabic

A core Quranic word for Paradise (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:82).

Iman (ইমান)

Faith, belief

Origin: Arabic

One of the most repeated Quranic concepts (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:3-5).

Amal (আমাল)

Hope, aspiration; also deeds

Origin: Arabic

Quranic words amal and amalu (deeds) appear throughout the Quran.

Tasneem (তাসনিম)

A heavenly spring in Paradise

Origin: Arabic

Named in Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:27 (from a spring in Paradise).

Kawthar (কাওসার)

Abundance, a river of Paradise

Origin: Arabic

A whole Quranic surah is named Al-Kawthar (108).

Sakinah (সাকিনা)

Tranquility, calmness

Origin: Arabic

Sakinah is a Quranic term for divine tranquility (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:248).

Rahmah (রহমা)

Mercy, compassion

Origin: Arabic

From Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, the most repeated Quranic names of Allah.

Sidra (সিদরা)

Lote tree at the utmost boundary of Paradise

Origin: Arabic

Sidrat al-Muntaha is described in Surah An-Najm 53:14.

Falak (ফালাক)

Orbit, celestial sphere

Origin: Arabic

Used in Surah Ya-Sin 36:40 (each floating in an orbit).

Firdaus (ফিরদাউস)

The highest garden of Paradise

Origin: Arabic

Jannat al-Firdaus is mentioned in Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:11.

Ihsan (ইহসান)

Excellence, doing beautiful deeds

Origin: Arabic

A key Quranic virtue (Surah An-Nahl 16:96) and core of the Hadith of Jibril.

Barakah (বরকত)

Blessing, divine abundance

Origin: Arabic

Repeatedly mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-A’raf 7:96).

Safa (সাফা)

Purity, a hill near the Kaaba

Origin: Arabic

Mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158 in the rite of Hajj.

Salwa (সালওয়া)

Quail, comfort from Allah

Origin: Arabic

Mann and Salwa sent to Bani Israel (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:57).

Salsabil (সালসাবিল)

A spring of Paradise whose water flows gently

Origin: Arabic

Named in Surah Al-Insan 76:18.

Aafiyah (আফিয়া)

Well-being, protection, soundness

Origin: Arabic

A word central to the Prophetic dua of health and safety.

Amanah (আমানা)

Trust, sacred responsibility

Origin: Arabic

A Quranic concept mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab 33:72.

Rayhana (রায়হানা)

Fragrant aromatic herb

Origin: Arabic

A Quranic image of reward (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12).

Taqwa (তাকওয়া)

God-consciousness, piety

Origin: Arabic

One of the most important Quranic concepts (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:197).

Tubah (তাওবা)

Repentance, returning to Allah

Origin: Arabic

Tawbah is a central Quranic theme (Surah At-Tawbah 9:104).

Rida (রিদা)

Contentment, being pleased with Allah

Origin: Arabic

Rida Allah (Allah’s pleasure) is a Quranic aim (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:16).

Hidayah (হেদায়া)

Guidance to the right path

Origin: Arabic

Quranic word for guidance, e.g. Surah Al-Fatihah's "as-sirat al-mustaqim".

Isra (ইসরা)

Night journey

Origin: Arabic

Surah Al-Isra (17) is named after the Prophet’s night journey.

Ayah (আয়া)

Sign, verse of the Quran, miracle

Origin: Arabic

Every verse of the Quran is called an Ayah; a serene modern choice.

Nida (নিদা)

Call, summons

Origin: Arabic

Quranic word for calling out, e.g. Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:28.

Sajdah (সিজদা)

Prostration before Allah

Origin: Arabic

A central act of worship referenced throughout the Quran.

Areeba (আরিবা)

Wise, intelligent, insightful

Origin: Arabic

From the Arabic word for wisdom, a virtue praised in the Quran.

Inaya (ইনায়া)

Divine protection, concern of Allah

Origin: Arabic

Root inayah relates to Allah’s care for His servants.

Eshal (ইশাল)

A flower of Paradise

Origin: Arabic

Used by Muslim families with the meaning of a heavenly flower.

Aleena (আলিনা)

Gentle, soft-hearted, kind

Origin: Arabic

Gentleness (rifq) is emphasized by the Prophet (SAW).

Aiza (আয়েজা)

Noble, respected, dignified

Origin: Arabic

Dignity and honor are Quranic traits of believers.

Rimsha (রিমশা)

Bunch of fresh flowers

Origin: Arabic/Urdu

Imagery of gardens is connected to Paradise in Islamic tradition.

Zarina (জারিনা)

Golden, precious

Origin: Persian

Widely used among Muslim communities of South Asia.

Bishara (বিশারা)

Good news, glad tidings

Origin: Arabic

Basharat and bushra are Quranic words for glad tidings.

Shaza (শাযা)

A fragrant flower, musk-like scent

Origin: Arabic

Fragrance is an image of the faithful in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12).

Maha (মাহা)

Beautiful eyes like a wild gazelle

Origin: Arabic

Classic Arabic name describing natural beauty, halaal to use.

Rasha (রাশা)

Young gazelle, graceful

Origin: Arabic

Traditional Arabic poetic imagery of dignity and grace.

Wadha (ওয়াজা)

Bright, clear, luminous

Origin: Arabic

Light (nur) imagery is beloved in the Islamic naming tradition.

Lubna (লুবনা)

Fragrant storax tree, perfume

Origin: Arabic

A pre-Islamic Arabic name carried on by Muslim families.

Sawsan (সওসান)

Lily flower

Origin: Arabic

A soft Arabic flower-name used in Muslim naming tradition.

Ghalia (গালিয়া)

Precious, dearly beloved

Origin: Arabic

From ghali, describing something precious, as souls are before Allah.

Najwa (নাজওয়া)

Whispered discussion, heartfelt secret talk

Origin: Arabic

Quranic word for private counsel (Surah Al-Mujadila 58:1).

Azza (আজ্জা)

Young gazelle; honored

Origin: Arabic

From the root of Izzah, might and dignity belonging to Allah.

Rima (রিমা)

White gazelle

Origin: Arabic

Classical Arabic name used across Muslim societies.

Abrar (আবরার)

The devoted, righteous ones

Origin: Arabic

Al-Abrar is a Quranic term for the righteous (Surah Al-Insan 76:7).

Mardiyya (মরদিয়া)

One with whom Allah is pleased

Origin: Arabic

Raziyya/Mardiyya reflects the Quranic aim of Allah’s pleasure.

Abidah (আবিদা)

A devout worshipper

Origin: Arabic

Describes one devoted to worship, a virtue in the Quran.

Shurooq (শুরুক)

Sunrise, first light of dawn

Origin: Arabic

Dawn imagery links to Surah Al-Fajr (the dawn).

Rayya (রাইয়া)

A spring or river in Paradise

Origin: Arabic

Rayya is described in Islamic tradition as a river of Paradise.

Shahad (শাহাদ)

Pure honey

Origin: Arabic

Honey has a whole Quranic surah (An-Nahl) praising the bee.

Arwa (আরওয়া)

Graceful, mountain gazelle

Origin: Arabic

Carried by Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib, an aunt of the Prophet (SAW).

Rawda (রওদা)

Garden, meadow

Origin: Arabic

Rawdah in Madinah is described as a garden of Paradise.

Razan (রাজান)

Dignified balance, moderation

Origin: Arabic

Moderation (wasat) is a Quranic ideal for the ummah (2:143).

Lama (লামা)

Beautiful dark lips; graceful

Origin: Arabic

Classical Arabic name of natural beauty.

Riham (রিহাম)

Steady, blessing rain after drought

Origin: Arabic

Merciful rain imagery echoes the Quranic theme of rahmah.

Siham (সিহাম)

Arrows (flying straight to their mark)

Origin: Arabic

Metaphor for focus and precision in the Arabic language.

Fareeha (ফরিহা)

Joyful, happy

Origin: Arabic

Joy of believers is a Quranic promise (Surah Yunus 10:58).

Hala (হালা)

Halo around the moon

Origin: Arabic

The moon’s light imagery is used in Quranic metaphor.

Zunairah (জুনায়রা)

A small, lovely flower

Origin: Arabic

Flower-name tradition common among Muslim families.

Sahar (সহার)

The night just before dawn

Origin: Arabic

The final part of the night is a time beloved for dua in Islam.

Sabira (সাবিরা)

Patient, steadfast

Origin: Arabic

Patience (sabr) is a repeated Quranic virtue.

Ghazala (গাজালা)

Gazelle, graceful beauty

Origin: Arabic

Classical Arabic poetic name, acceptable in Islamic naming.

Ajwa (আজওয়া)

A blessed variety of dates of Madinah

Origin: Arabic

Ajwa dates hold a special place in Sunnah and Madinah tradition.

Qudsia (কুদসিয়া)

Holy, sacred, pure

Origin: Arabic

From Quds (holiness), as in Bayt al-Maqdis and Ruh al-Qudus.

Nuzha (নুজহা)

Pleasure walk, pleasant outing

Origin: Arabic

Imagery of gardens and ease in the Arabic language.

Ibtisam (ইবতিসাম)

Smiling face, cheerfulness

Origin: Arabic

Smiling is described as charity in the Hadith of the Prophet (SAW).

Aaliyah (আলিয়া)

Exalted, noble, high-ranking

Origin: Arabic

Associated with qualities of dignity and excellence.

Anaya (আনায়া)

Care, protection

Origin: Arabic (modern usage)

Suggests Allah’s protective care over His servants.

Ayla (আয়লা)

Halo of moonlight around the moon

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Modern name of light used widely by Muslim families.

Zoya (জোয়া)

Alive, full of life

Origin: Persian

Positive lively meaning, popular among Muslim families.

Rania (রানিয়া)

Queenly, one who gazes with delight

Origin: Arabic

A dignified modern Arabic name with royal tone.

Liyana (লিয়ানা)

Softness, tenderness

Origin: Arabic

Rifq (gentleness) is praised by the Prophet (SAW).

Mehreen (মেহরিন)

Loving, kind, full of affection

Origin: Persian

Kindness (ihsan) toward people is an Islamic virtue.

Zara (জারা)

Blossoming flower

Origin: Arabic

Short form in the family of Zahra, used by Muslim families.

Zeenat (জিনাৎ)

Adornment, beauty

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Zinah is a Quranic word for adornment (Surah Al-Hijr 15:16).

Muntaha (মুনতাহা)

The utmost point of excellence

Origin: Arabic

From Sidrat al-Muntaha (Surah An-Najm 53:14).

Abeer (আবীর)

Pleasant fragrance of flowers

Origin: Arabic

Fragrance imagery appears in descriptions of Paradise.

Alaya (আলায়া)

Sublime, high, elevated

Origin: Arabic

Elevation in status is promised to believers.

Nabila (নাবিলা)

Noble, of high descent

Origin: Arabic

A classical Arabic name with a dignified meaning.

Adiba (আদিবা)

Well-mannered, courteous, literary

Origin: Arabic

Good manners (adab) are central to Islamic character.

Samira (সামিরা)

Pleasant conversation companion

Origin: Arabic

Samirah al-Jandal was among early female Muslim scholars.

Yara (ইয়ারা)

Small, delicate butterfly

Origin: Arabic

A soft modern Arabic name used across the Muslim world.

Afreen (আফরিন)

Beautiful, praiseworthy

Origin: Persian/Arabic

A name expressing praise, widely loved in South Asian Muslim families.

Yumna (ইয়ুমনা)

Blessed, of the right side (good fortune)

Origin: Arabic

As-hab al-Yameen (people of the right) is a Quranic title of honor (56:27).

Mahira (মাহিরা)

Skilled, expert, capable

Origin: Arabic

Excellence (ihsan) in one’s work is an Islamic value.

Fahima (ফাহিমা)

Intelligent, understanding

Origin: Arabic

Knowledge and understanding are commanded in the Quran.

Rahima (রাহিমা)

Merciful, compassionate

Origin: Arabic

Reflects the attribute of mercy of Allah (Ar-Raheem).

Shaheera (শাহিরা)

Well-known, famous among the good

Origin: Arabic

A classical Arabic adjective adopted in Muslim naming.

Salma (সালমা)

Safe, peaceful, flawless

Origin: Arabic

From the root of Salam (peace), the greeting of Paradise.

Wajiha (ওয়াজিহা)

Distinguished, of noble bearing

Origin: Arabic

The face (wajh) seeking Allah is a Quranic notion.

Rushda (রুশদা)

Rightly guided, maturity

Origin: Arabic

Rushd (guidance) is a Quranic word (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:256).

Noor Jahan (নূরজাহান)

Light of the world

Origin: Arabic/Persian

A celebrated compound of Noor, used across Muslim history.

Saniya (সানিয়া)

Brilliant, splendid, radiant

Origin: Arabic

Modern Arabic name carrying the light theme.

Tarannum (তারান্নুম)

Melodious humming, sweet voice

Origin: Arabic

Recitation with beautiful voice is respected in Quranic culture.

Farah (ফারা)

Joy, delight

Origin: Arabic

Joy of the believers is a Quranic promise (Surah Yunus 10:58).

Hamda (হামদা)

Praiseworthy, thankful to Allah

Origin: Arabic

From Hamd, the opening of Surah Al-Fatihah.

Zehra (জেহরা)

The radiant, shining one; a title of Fatimah (RA)

Origin: Arabic

Az-Zahra was the honored title of Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet (SAW).

Areej (আরিজ)

Sweet fragrance

Origin: Arabic

A soft modern Arabic name of positive imagery.

Nusrat (নুসরাত)

Help, victory from Allah

Origin: Arabic

Nasr appears in Surah An-Nasr (110) - help of Allah.

Sadaf (সাদাফ)

Mother-of-pearl, seashell

Origin: Arabic

Pearl imagery used for believers and their reward in Paradise.

Fakiha (ফাকিহা)

One with understanding of the faith

Origin: Arabic

Faqih means a scholar of Islamic jurisprudence.

Hayat (হায়াত)

Life, living

Origin: Arabic

Hayat in al-Dunya and al-Akhirah is a Quranic pairing.

Madina (মদিনা)

City (of the Prophet SAW)

Origin: Arabic

Madinah, the city of the Prophet (SAW), is beloved to every Muslim.

Nasma (নিসমা)

Gentle breeze

Origin: Arabic

Breeze imagery is attached to divine mercy in Islamic writing.

Tabinda (তাবিনদা)

Bright, shining

Origin: Persian

Light-themed Persian name adopted by Muslim families.

Sajida (সাজিদা)

One who prostrates in worship

Origin: Arabic

Sujud is the closest act of a servant to Allah (per Hadith).

Hiba (হিবা)

Gift, divine grant

Origin: Arabic

Children are described as a beautiful gift in the Quran.

Sara (সারা)

Pure, joyful, free of sorrow

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Name associated with Sara, wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Lina (লিনা)

Tender palm tree, gentle

Origin: Arabic

A Quranic image of a soft, fruitful tree (Surah Qaf 50:10).

Hana (হানা)

Happiness, blessed contentment

Origin: Arabic

From Hanan, compassion - a quality of Allah’s servants.

Rana (রানা)

Eye-catching, beautiful

Origin: Arabic

A classical Arabic adjective widely used as a name.

Sana (সানা)

Brilliance, radiance

Origin: Arabic

Light and radiance are core Quranic themes.

Suha (সুহা)

The faint star before dawn

Origin: Arabic

Dawn (fajr) has a dedicated surah; serene short name.

Asal (আসাল)

Honey

Origin: Arabic

Honey is praised in Surah An-Nahl as healing for people.

Dana (দানা)

A large, precious pearl

Origin: Arabic

Pearls are a Quranic image of Paradise (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:22).

Reem (রিম)

White gazelle

Origin: Arabic

Classic Arabian animal imagery of grace.

Zia (জিয়া)

Light, glow, splendor

Origin: Arabic

From the family of Noor, light in Quranic vocabulary.

Sama (সামা)

Sky, heaven

Origin: Arabic

The seven heavens (samawat) are referenced in the Quran.

Dua (দুআ)

Supplication, prayer

Origin: Arabic

Dua is described as worship itself in a hadith of the Prophet (SAW).

Hawa (হাওয়া)

Mother of mankind

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Hawa (Eve), wife of Prophet Adam (AS), began humankind.

Nada (নাদা)

Fresh morning dew

Origin: Arabic

Dew imagery of mercy is loved in Arabic Islamic poetry.

Nawal (নওয়াল)

Gift, blessing received

Origin: Arabic

Traditional Arabic name expressing gratitude.

Sadaf (সাদাফ)

Seashell holding a pearl

Origin: Arabic

Pearl imagery of Paradise (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:22).

Yafa (ইয়াফা)

Beautiful

Origin: Arabic

Classical Arabic adjective of beauty.

Thara (থারা)

Pure, chaste

Origin: Arabic

Purity (taharah) is half of faith per hadith.

Muna (মুনা)

A wish, heartfelt desire

Origin: Arabic

A traditional Arabic name of gentle aspiration.

Inas (ইনাস)

Friendliness, warm companionship

Origin: Arabic

Good companionship is encouraged in the Sunnah.

Saja (সাজা)

Calm, clear sky after rain

Origin: Arabic

Serene nature imagery from classical Arabic.

Ahlam (আহলাম)

Dreams, aspirations

Origin: Arabic

Positive aspiration-name in the Arabic tradition.

Lujain (লুজান)

Silver

Origin: Arabic

Silver imagery appears in Quranic descriptions of Paradise.

Lama (লামা)

Graceful beauty

Origin: Arabic

Classical Arabic name of elegance.

Suhaa (সুহা)

The morning star fading at fajr

Origin: Arabic

Associated with the last part of the night before Fajr prayer.

Aya (আয়া)

A sign and miracle from Allah

Origin: Arabic

Quranic word for every verse of revelation.

Fatimah (ফাতিমা)

One who is abstaining; pure

Origin: Arabic

Fatimah Az-Zahra (RA), daughter of the Prophet (SAW), leader of women of Paradise.

Aisha (আয়িশা)

Alive, living, prosperous

Origin: Arabic

Aisha (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW), a great scholar of Islam.

Khadijah (খাদিজা)

Trustworthy, respected one

Origin: Arabic

Khadijah (RA), first wife of the Prophet (SAW) and first believer in Islam.

Hafsa (হাফসা)

Young lioness; one who guards

Origin: Arabic

Hafsa (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW), kept the first written Quran manuscript.

Sumayyah (সুমাইয়া)

High, elevated

Origin: Arabic

Sumayyah (RA) was the first martyr in Islam.

Raabiha (রাবিয়া)

Springtime, one of noble rank

Origin: Arabic

Rabia al-Adawiyya (RA), celebrated woman of Basra known for pure love of Allah.

Nafisa (নাফিসা)

Precious, extremely valuable

Origin: Arabic

Nafisa bint Hasan (RA), a great female scholar and descendant of the Prophet’s family.

Lubaba (লুবাবা)

Pure-hearted, most inner core; wise

Origin: Arabic

Lubaba bint al-Harith (RA), an aunt of the Prophet (SAW) and early believer.

Ruqayyah (রুকাইয়া)

Gentle, rising

Origin: Arabic

Ruqayyah (RA), daughter of the Prophet (SAW).

Umm Kulthum (উম্মে কুলসুম)

Mother of Kulthum (full-faced of strong cheeks)

Origin: Arabic

Umm Kulthum (RA), daughter of the Prophet (SAW).

Zainab (জায়নাব)

Fragrant flower, beautiful tree

Origin: Arabic

Zainab (RA), eldest daughter of the Prophet (SAW).

Safiyyah (সাফিয়া)

Pure, sincere friend

Origin: Arabic

Safiyyah (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW).

Juwayriyyah (জুয়াইরিয়া)

Little attraction, youthful charm

Origin: Arabic

Juwayriyyah (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW).

Sawdah (সওদা)

A dark beauty, dignified character

Origin: Arabic

Sawdah (RA), an early wife of the Prophet (SAW).

Maymunah (মাইমুনা)

Blessed, auspicious

Origin: Arabic

Maymunah (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW).

Asma (আসমা)

More sublime, higher; also gazelle

Origin: Arabic

Asma bint Abu Bakr (RA), known as Dhat an-Nitaqayn for her courage at Badr.

Umm Salamah (উম্মে সালামা)

Mother of Salamah (peace)

Origin: Arabic

Umm Salamah (RA), wife of the Prophet (SAW), a wise counselor.

Halima (হালিমা)

Gentle, patient, forbearing

Origin: Arabic

Halima Sa’diyyah (RA), the foster mother of the Prophet (SAW).

Umm Ammarah (উম্মে আম্মারা)

Mother of Ammarah

Origin: Arabic

Nusaybah bint Ka’b (Umm Ammarah), the brave woman who defended the Prophet (SAW) at Uhud.

Umm Sulaim (উম্মে সুলাইম)

Mother of Sulaim (safe and sound)

Origin: Arabic

Umm Sulaim (RA), an Ansari woman praised by the Prophet (SAW).