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Quranic Names for Boys and Girls

Names that appear in the Quran, either as the name of a person or as a word used in the Quran, with a surah and verse reference for each so you can look it up.

Boy names

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NameMeaningScript
AbrarThe righteous, the piousThe word al-abrar (the righteous) appears in the Quran, e.g. Surah Al-Infitar 82:13.ابرار AdamOf the earth; the first humanThe first human and first prophet in Islam, mentioned many times in the Quran. Quran reference: 2:31.آدم AhmadMost praiseworthy; one who praises mostA name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, mentioned in the Quran in Surah As-Saff 61:6.احمد AhsanBest, most beautiful, most excellentQuran reference: 95:4.احسن AyubArabic form of Job; associated with patienceProphet Ayub (Job) is mentioned in the Quran as an example of patience (38:44).ایوب BashirBringer of good newsBashir (bringer of glad tidings) is used in the Quran to describe the Prophet ﷺ, e.g. 2:119.بشیر BurhanProof, clear evidenceThe word burhan (clear proof) appears in the Quran, e.g. 4:174.برہان DawoodBeloved (Arabic form of David)Prophet Dawood (David) was given the Zabur (Psalms), as mentioned in the Quran (4:163).داؤد EhsanKindness, excellence, doing goodQuran reference: 16:90.احسان FajrDawnSurah Al-Fajr (89) is named after the dawn.فجر FurqanCriterion; that which distinguishes right from wrongAl-Furqan is a name of the Quran and the title of Surah 25.فرقان HanifTrue believer; upright in faithThe Quran describes Prophet Ibrahim as hanif, upright in faith (3:67).حنیف HaroonExalted; Arabic form of AaronProphet Haroon (Aaron), brother of Musa, is mentioned in the Quran; Harun al-Rashid was a famous Abbasid caliph. Quran reference: 20:30.ہارون HudName of a prophetProphet Hud was sent to the people of Aad; Surah 11 bears his name.ہود IbrahimFather of many (nations)Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), called Khalilullah (friend of Allah), is mentioned 69 times in the Quran.ابراہیم IdreesStudious, one who learns muchProphet Idrees is mentioned in the Quran (19:56) as a man of truth and a prophet.ادریس IlyasMy God is the Lord (Arabic form of Elijah)Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) is mentioned in the Quran (6:85, 37:123).الیاس ImranProsperity; name of the father of MaryamSurah Aal-Imran (3) is named after the family of Imran, father of Maryam.عمران IsaGod is salvation (Arabic form of Jesus)Prophet Isa (Jesus), son of Maryam, is one of the five greatest prophets in Islam. Quran reference: 3:45.عیسیٰ IshaqHe laughs (Arabic form of Isaac)Prophet Ishaq (Isaac), son of Ibrahim, is mentioned in the Quran. Quran reference: 37:112.اسحاق IsmailGod hearsProphet Ismail, son of Ibrahim, helped build the Kaaba (Quran 2:127).اسماعیل KausarAbundance; a river in ParadiseAl-Kawthar, a river in Paradise, gives its name to Surah 108.کوثر LuqmanName of a wise man mentioned in the QuranLuqman the Wise gives his name to Surah 31, where his advice to his son is recorded.لقمان MikailWho is like God? Name of an archangelMika'il (Michael) is one of the archangels, named in the Quran (2:98).میکائیل MubashirBearer of good newsQuran reference: 33:45.مبشر MubeenClear, evidentThe Quran often calls itself kitab mubeen, a clear book. Quran reference: 12:1.مبین MudassirThe one wrapped in a cloakAl-Muddaththir, the opening address of Surah 74, refers to the Prophet ﷺ.مدثر MuhammadPraiseworthy, the praised oneThe name of the final Prophet of Islam ﷺ; the most common boy's name in the world. Quran reference: 48:29.محمد MuneebOne who turns to God in repentanceQuran reference: 11:75.منیب MunirLuminous, shiningThe Prophet ﷺ is described as siraj munir, a light-giving lamp (Quran 33:46).منیر MusaDrawn from water (Arabic form of Moses)Prophet Musa (Moses) is the prophet mentioned most often in the Quran. Quran reference: 20:9.موسیٰ MuzammilThe one wrapped in garmentsAl-Muzzammil, the title of Surah 73, is an address to the Prophet ﷺ.مزمل NaeemComfort, blessing, blissJannat an-Na'im (Gardens of Bliss) are mentioned in the Quran. Quran reference: 56:12.نعیم NazirWarner; one who cautionsThe Quran describes the Prophet ﷺ as bashir and nadhir, bringer of good news and a warner (2:119).نذیر NoorLight, radianceAn-Nur (The Light) is one of the names of Allah and the title of Surah 24.نور NuhRest, comfort (Arabic form of Noah)Prophet Nuh (Noah) gives his name to Surah 71.نوح QamarMoonSurah Al-Qamar (54) is named after the moon.قمر RaufCompassionate, mercifulQuran reference: 9:128.رؤف RehanSweet basil; fragrant plantRayhan (fragrant plants) is mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12.ریحان RizwanPleasure, goodwill; gatekeeper of ParadiseRidwan (divine pleasure) is mentioned in the Quran; in tradition it is also the name of the keeper of Paradise. Quran reference: 9:72.رضوان SalehRighteous; name of a prophetProphet Salih was sent to the people of Thamud (Quran 7:73).صالح SaqibPiercing, shining (like a star)An-najm ath-thaqib (the piercing star) is mentioned in Surah At-Tariq 86:3.ثاقب ShahidWitnessQuran reference: 33:45.شاہد ShoaibName of a prophet; one who guidesProphet Shu'aib was sent to the people of Madyan, as told in the Quran. Quran reference: 11:84.شعیب SiddiqTruthful, sincereAs-Siddiq (the Truthful) was the title of Abu Bakr (RA). Quran reference: 19:41.صدیق SirajLamp; the sunسراج SulaimanMan of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), son of Dawood, ruled with wisdom and could understand animals, as told in the Quran. Quran reference: 27:16.سلیمان TabarakBlessedSurah Al-Mulk begins with Tabarak, "Blessed is He".تبارک TahaName of a surah of the Quran; a name of the Prophet ﷺTa-Ha is the title of Surah 20 and is traditionally regarded as a name of the Prophet ﷺ.طٰہٰ TanzeelRevelation, sending down (of scripture)Quran reference: 36:5.تنزیل TariqMorning star; one who knocks at nightSurah At-Tariq (86) is named after the night star; Tariq ibn Ziyad led the Muslim conquest of Spain in 711.طارق UzairHelper; name of a righteous man in the QuranUzair (Ezra) is mentioned in the Quran (9:30).عزیر YahyaHe lives; name of a prophet (John the Baptist)Prophet Yahya (John), son of Zakariya; the Quran notes no one before him bore this name (19:7).یحییٰ YaqoobSupplanter (Arabic form of Jacob)Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf, is mentioned in the Quran. Quran reference: 2:132.یعقوب YasinName of a surah of the QuranYa-Sin is Surah 36, often called the heart of the Quran.یٰسین YousufGod increases (Arabic form of Joseph)Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), famed for his beauty; Surah 12 tells his full story.یوسف YunusDove (Arabic form of Jonah)Prophet Yunus (Jonah), swallowed by the whale; Surah 10 bears his name.یونس ZakariyaGod remembers (Arabic form of Zechariah)Prophet Zakariya was the guardian of Maryam and father of Prophet Yahya. Quran reference: 19:2.زکریا ZulqarnainPossessor of two horns (epochs)Dhul-Qarnayn is a righteous ruler whose story is told in Surah Al-Kahf.ذوالقرنین

Girl names

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NameMeaningScript
AfnanBranches (of a tree)The word afnan appears in Surah Ar-Rahman 55:48, describing the gardens of Paradise.افنان AqsaThe farthest (as in Masjid al-Aqsa)Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem is named in the Quran in Surah Al-Isra 17:1.اقصیٰ AroobaLoving to her husbandThe word urub (loving) appears in Surah Al-Waqiah 56:37.عروبہ AyatSigns; verses of the QuranQuran reference: 3:190.آیات BushraGood news, glad tidingsThe word bushra (glad tidings) appears several times in the Quran, e.g. 10:64.بشریٰ FajrDawnSurah Al-Fajr (89) is named after the dawn.فجر FirdousParadise; the highest gardenAl-Firdaws, the highest level of Paradise, is mentioned in the Quran (18:107, 23:11).فردوس HudaGuidance, right pathThe Quran describes itself as huda (guidance), e.g. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2.ہدیٰ HusnaBeauty, goodness, excellenceAl-Asma al-Husna (the most beautiful names) refers to the 99 names of Allah.حسنیٰ IlaafProtection, securityFrom Surah Quraysh (106:1), li-ilafi Quraysh.ایلاف IqraRead, reciteIqra (Read!) is the first word revealed of the Quran, Surah Al-Alaq 96:1.اقرا IramGarden of ParadiseIram of the pillars (Iram dhat al-imad) is mentioned in the Quran, Surah Al-Fajr 89:7.ارم IsraNight journeyAl-Isra is the Prophet's night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem; Surah 17 is named after it.اسراء JannatParadise, gardenQuran reference: 2:25.جنت KausarAbundance; a river in ParadiseAl-Kawthar, a river in Paradise, gives its name to Surah 108.کوثر LaraibWithout doubtFrom la rayba (no doubt), the phrase describing the Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2.لاریب MarwaName of a hill near the Kaaba; fragrant plantSafa and Marwa, the two hills walked between in Hajj, are mentioned in the Quran (2:158).مروہ MaryamBeloved; devoted; mother of Prophet IsaMaryam is the only woman named in the Quran, and Surah 19 bears her name.مریم MisbahLamp, lanternThe word misbah appears in the Verse of Light, Surah An-Nur 24:35.مصباح MishkatNiche for a lampThe word mishkat appears in the Verse of Light, Surah An-Nur 24:35.مشکوٰۃ NoorLight, radianceAn-Nur (The Light) is one of the names of Allah and the title of Surah 24.نور QamarMoonSurah Al-Qamar (54) is named after the moon.قمر QuratulainCoolness of the eyes; delightThe phrase qurrata a'yun (coolness of the eyes) appears in the Quran, e.g. 25:74.قرۃ العین RahmaMercy, compassionQuran reference: 21:107.رحمہ SabaMorning breeze; name of the kingdom of ShebaSaba (Sheba) gives its name to Surah 34.صبا SafaPurity, clarity; name of a hill near the KaabaSafa and Marwa, the two hills of Hajj, are mentioned in the Quran (2:158).صفا SakinaTranquility, peace of mindSakina (divine tranquility) is mentioned in the Quran, e.g. 48:4; also the name of Imam Hussain's young daughter.سکینہ SalsabeelA spring in ParadiseSalsabil is a fountain of Paradise named in Surah Al-Insan 76:18.سلسبیل SalwaConsolation; quail (manna and salwa)The Quran mentions al-mann wa as-salwa, food sent to the Children of Israel (2:57).سلویٰ SidraLote tree (of the highest heaven)Sidrat al-Muntaha, the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary, is mentioned in Surah An-Najm 53:14.سدرہ SundusFine silk (of Paradise)Sundus (fine silk) is worn by the people of Paradise, according to the Quran (18:31).سندس TasneemA spring in ParadiseTasnim, a fountain of Paradise, is mentioned in Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:27.تسنیم TehreemSanctity, reverenceSurah At-Tahrim (66) shares this root.تحریم ToobaBlessedness; a tree in ParadiseThe word tuba (blessedness) appears in Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:29.طوبیٰ YusraEase, prosperityThe Quran promises: With hardship comes ease (yusr), Surah Ash-Sharh 94:5.یسریٰ ZohaForenoon, morning brightnessSurah Ad-Duha (93) is named after the morning brightness.ضحیٰ ZumarGroups; name of a surahSurah Az-Zumar (39) means the Groups.زمر
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