Are most Arabic male names derived from the names of Allah, reflecting the significance of religious values and cultural heritage?
While we acknowledge the deep-rooted meaning of such names, have you ever wondered about other popular male Arabic names that carry their own unique charm and history?
In this blog, we’ll not only explore the names inspired by the Divine but also take a fascinating journey through an array of popular male Arabic names that resonate with strength, beauty, and history. From traditional classics to modern gems, we have curated over 300 names starting from A to Z, each with its own unique charm.
Let’s begin!
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with A
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Aariz آرز Respectable, leader Abbas عباس Frowning, lion Abdallah عبدالله Servant of Allah Adam آدم Earth, first prophet of Islam Adil عادل Just, fair Adnan عدنان Settler, descendant Ahmad أحمد Most commendable, praiseworthy Ahsan أحسن Best, excellent Aiman آيمان Lucky, blessed Akram أكرم Generous, noble Amin أمين Trustworthy, honest Amir أمير Prince, leader Anas أنس Affectionate, friendly Aqib عاقب Follower, successor Asad أسد Lion Asher أشر Fortunate, blessed Asim عاصم Protector, guardian Ayman أيمن Lucky, right-handed Aziz عزيز Dear, precious Azzam عزام Determined, resolute
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with B
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with C
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Cabir كابير Great, powerful Caden كادن Fighter, warrior Caeli كيلي From the heavens Careem كريم Noble, generous Casildo كازيلدو Bold, daring Cemal جمال Beauty, grace Chakir شاكر Thankful, appreciative Cheragh چراغ Lamp, light Codei كوداي A unique name, meaning is not widely known Coman كومان Noble, honorable
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with D
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Daai ضائع Lost, gone astray Daaim دائم Everlasting, eternal Daanaa داناء Wise, knowledgeable Daaneesh دانيش Wisdom, knowledge Daaood داود Arabic form of “David,” a prophet and king in the Bible Dab داب Gentle, kind Dabaran دبران Brave, courageous Daboor دابور Prophet David’s ring Dadvar دادور Judge Dafalla داف الله Supporter of Allah Dafi ضافي Beneficial, useful Dafiq دفيق Lively, active Daghishat دغشة Witty, clever Dahbal دهبل A type of desert shrub Daiam دائم Permanent, constant Daib دائب Everlasting, eternal Daidan دائدان Good, virtuous Danish دانش Knowledgeable, wise Daniyal دانيال Arabic form of “Daniel,” meaning “God is my judge”
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with E
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Ebrahim إبراهيم Arabic form of “Abraham,” meaning “father of many” Edhem أذهم Praiseworthy, commendable Ehab إهاب Gift, present Ehan إيهان Full moon Ehsaan إحسان Goodness, kindness, excellence Ejaz إجاز Excellence, distinction Ejlaal إجلال Reverence, majesty Ejub أجوب Responsive, answering Ekbal إكبال Dignity, honor Ekhlaq أخلاق Good manners, morals Elaf إلف Covenant, alliance Elamin الأمين Trustworthy, faithful Elgizouli الجزولي From the Giselle tribe Elsadig الصادق The truthful one Elsamhudi السمهودي From the Samhoud tribe Elsheikhidris الشيخ إدريس Descendant of Prophet Idris Elsueki السويكي From the Sueik tribe Eyad إياد Support, strength
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with F
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Faarih فارح Happy, joyous Faatih فاتح Opener, conqueror Fadahunsi فضحونسي A Yoruba name meaning “crown has revealed me” Fadee فادي Savior, redeemer Fadel فاضل Virtuous, excellent Fadgham فدغم A star that shines brightly Fadhl فضل Excellence, virtue Fadil فاضل Generous, virtuous Fadwa فدوى Self-sacrifice Fady فادي Redeemer, savior Faghyar فاعجار Honorable, respectable Fahad فهد Leopard, panther Fahham فحم Charcoal Fahid فهد Leopard, panther Faisal فيصل Decisive, determined Faizan فيضان Beneficence, abundance Farhan فرحان Happy, joyful Farooq فاروق Distinguisher between truth and falsehood
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with G
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Gabir جابر Comforter, consoler Gadiel جاديل God is my fortune Gadil جاديل Generous, kind-hearted Gaith غيث Rain Galal جلال Majesty, grandeur Galib غالب Victor, conqueror Gamali جمالي Beautiful, handsome Gamall جمال Camel Gamil جميل Beautiful, handsome Ganib جانب Side, direction Gazir غزير Abundant, copious Gehad جهاد Struggle, striving (commonly used as a name for boys and girls) Ghaaib غائب Absent, missing Ghaazee غازي Conqueror, warrior Ghabashir غباشير Early morning, dawn Ghadra غدرة Betrayal, treachery Ghaffar غفار Forgiving, forgiving sins Ghafran غفران Forgiveness, pardon
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with H
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Haady هادي Guide, leader Haafiz حافظ Guardian, protector Haakim حكيم Wise, knowledgeable Haamid حامد Praising, thankful Haani هاني Pleasant, happy Haaris حارس Guardian, protector Haarith حارث Cultivator, farmer Haaroon هارون Variant of Harun, meaning “exalted” Haasim حاسم Decisive, determined Haatim حاتم Generous, kind-hearted Haaziq حازق Intelligent, clever Habab حباب Bubble, foam Habash حبش Ethiopian Habeeb حبيب Beloved, dear Habeeballah حبيب الله Beloved of Allah
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with I
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Ibad ur Rehman عباد الرحمن Worshipers of the Merciful (Allah) Ibrahim إبراهيم Prophet Abraham Idrak اِدراک Perception, comprehension Idrees إدريس Prophet Enoch Iesa عيسى Prophet Jesus Iffaan إفان Compassionate, kind Ihtishaam احتشام Modesty, dignity Ijaaz اعجاز Miracle, marvel Ijtiba اجتبا Choice, selection Ikhlaaq أخلاق Morality, ethics Ikrimah إكرامة Honor, generosity Imam إمام Leader, guide Immad عماد Pillar, support Imman إيمان Faith, belief Imran عمران Long-lived, prosperous Isaad إسعاد Happiness, joy Ishaaq إسحاق Prophet Isaac Ishraq إشراق Illumination, radiance Ishtiqal اشتقال Longing, yearning
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with J
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Jaah جاءه Noble, generous Jabaar جبار Mighty, powerful Jabhar جبهر Strong, powerful Jabir جابر Comforter, consoler Jabiri جابري Helper, supporter Jabr جبر Mender, repairer Jabri جبري Comforter, consoler Jabroot جبروت Power, strength Jad جاد Serious, earnest Jadallah جادالله Gift from Allah Jafar جعفر Small stream or river Jafarsaadiq جعفرصادق Truthful Jafar Jahed جاهد Striving, making an effort Jahlil جهليل Dignified, honorable
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with K
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Kaamil كامل Perfect, complete Kaamilah كاملة Perfect, complete (feminine form of Kaamil) Kabar كبار Great, senior Kabir كبير Great, big Kabr كبر Elder, senior Kadan قدان Container, vessel Kadeem قديم Ancient, old Kadeen كدين Wise, experienced Kadeer كدير Green or green crop Kadidu كديد Galloping, fast Kadim قديم Ancient, old Kadir قادر Capable, powerful Kadun كدن Balanced, harmonious Kafeel كفيل Guardian, protector Kafi كافي Sufficient, enough Kafil كافل Guardian, caretaker Kafir كافر Unbeliever, disbeliever Kafur كافور Camphor, a fragrant substance
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with L
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Laaiq لائق Deserving, worthy Labeeb لبيب Sensible, intelligent Labib لبيب Intelligent, wise Labid لبيد Lion’s roar Lablab لبلاب A plant with sweet-smelling flowers Laeeq لائق Suitable, appropriate Lahab لهب Flame, blaze Laham لحم Meat, flesh Lahan لهان Gentle, tender Laiq ليق Suitable, proper Laith ليث Lion Laithan ليثان Young lion Lajpal لاجپل Protected, cared for Laraib لريب Faultless, pure Lashirah لشيرة Brave, courageous Laskhar لاسخار Army, troops Lateefa لطيفة Gentle, kind Lath لث To find, to discover Latif لطيف Kind, gentle Lawa لوى Melody, tune
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with M
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Maad معاد Return, resurrection Maajid ماجد Glorious, praiseworthy Maalik مالك Master, owner Maamar معمر Long-lived, builder Maamun مأمون Trustworthy, secure Maarij معارج Ascents, stairs to the heavens Maarouf معروف Known, recognized Maaruf معروف Known, familiar Maasilan ماسيلان Smooth, polished Maaz معاذ Refuge, shelter Maazin مازن Rain clouds Mabah مباح Permissible, lawful Mabarak مبارك Blessed, fortunate Mabood معبود Worshipped, adored Mabrouk مبروك Blessed, congratulated Malik مالك King, owner Mohammed محمد Praiseworthy, the name of the Prophet Muhammad Muhammad محمد Praiseworthy, the name of the Prophet Muhammad
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with N
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Naabih نابه Noble, intelligent Naadim نادم Regretful, remorseful Naadir نادر Rare, precious Naail نائل Acquirer, winner Naasik ناصك Devotee, worshipper Naasir ناصر Helper, supporter Naathim ناظم Organized, arranger Naazeer ناظر Observer, overseer Naazim ناظم Arranger, organizer Naazir ناظر Observer, overseer Nabeeh نبيه Intelligent, wise Nabeel نبيل Noble, generous Nabhan نبهان Alert, watchful Nabiel نبيل Noble, honorable Nabih نبيه Intelligent, clever Nabil نبيل Noble, virtuous Nabiullah نبي الله Prophet of Allah Nasir ناصر Helper, supporter Nayaab نياب Rare, precious
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with O
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Obadiah عوباديا Servant of God Okba عقبة Obstacle, barrier Oma أوما Leader, chief Omair عمير Long-lived, prosperous Omar عمر Long-lived, flourishing Omari عماري Of noble origin Omarr عمار Flourishing, prosperous Omeed أميد Hope, expectation Omer عمر Life, long-lived Ommar عمار Long-lived, flourishing Omran عمران Prosperity, civilization Ormar أرمار Life, long-lived Osaf أوصاف Attributes, qualities Osama أسامة Lion-like, brave Osmen عثمان Variant of Uthman, meaning “baby bustard,” a type of bird Othman عثمان Variant of Uthman, meaning “baby bustard,” a type of bird Oukesson عوكيسون Unknown meaning
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with P
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Paiman پیمان Promise, covenant Pardaj پردہج Screen, veil Parsa پارسا Pure, chaste Parshan پرشن Admired, esteemed Parwaiz پرویز Victorious, triumphant Parwez پرویز Successor, follower Pazir پازیر Acceptable, agreeable Pehzan پہزان Considerate, thoughtful Pinaz پیناز Precious, valuable Pir پیر Spiritual leader, saint, master
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with Q
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Qa’im قائم Upright, rising Qadir قادر Powerful, capable Qahtan قحطان Ancient Arabian tribe Qaid قائد Leader, commander Qamar قمر Moon Qanit قانت Devout, obedient Qarin قارن Companion, associate Qarni قرني From the Qarni tribe Qasid قاصد Messenger, courier Qasim قاسم Distributor, divider Qatadah قتادة Fragrant tree, a type of plant Qays قيس Firm, strong Qaysar قيصر Emperor, ruler Qazi قاضي Judge, arbitrator Qudamah قدامة Steadfastness, courage Qusay قصي Distant, far-reaching Qutaybah قتيبة Name of a famous Arab warrior Qutayfah قطيفة Name of a tribe in ancient Arabia Qutb قطب Pivot, central point Qutub قطب Pole, axis, leader
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with R
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Raad رعد Thunder Raafe رافع Elevating, raising Raaghib راغب Desirous, eager Raahat راحة Comfort, ease Raahim رحيم Merciful, compassionate Raaid رائد Pioneer, explorer Raajih راجح Prevailing, winning Raakin راكن Firm, stable Raamiz رامز Symbolic, significant Raaqim راقم One who writes or keeps records Raashid راشد Rightly guided, wise Raasikh راسخ Firmly rooted, well-grounded Raateeb راتب Arranger, composer Raazi راضي Pleased, content Raaziq رازق Provider, sustainer Rabah رابح Gainer, winner Rabar رابر Renowned, famous
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with S
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Saaadat سعادة Happiness, prosperity Saabiq سابق One who comes first, leader Saabir صابر Patient, steadfast Saad سعد Felicity, good fortune Saadah سادة Happiness, bliss Saadalla سعدالله Happiness from Allah Saade سادي Happy, fortunate Saadin سعدين Happiness of the two worlds (referring to this life and the afterlife) Saadiq صادق Truthful, sincere Saaduddin سعد الدين Happiness of the faith Saafi صافي Pure, clear Saafir صافر Emissary, ambassador Saagh صاغ Goldsmith, jeweler Saaghir صاغر Small, little Saahib صاحب Companion, friend Saahir صاحر Enchanter, magician Saajid ساجد One who prostrates in worship, devout Saaleh صالح Virtuous, righteous Saaleha صالحة Pious, righteous woman Saalih صالح Righteous, virtuous
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with T
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Taabish تابش Warmth, brilliance Taafeef تعفيف Humility, modesty Taahid تأهيد Unity, harmony Taai تائي Obedient, compliant Taajwar تاجور Crowned, adorned Taalib طالب Seeker of knowledge, student Taalim تعليم Education, learning Taanish تانش Good in nature, kind-hearted Taatheer تطهير Purity, cleanliness Tabaarak تبارك Blessed, fortunate Tabarik تباريك Blessings, benedictions Tabarus تباروس Brilliant, radiant Tabeed تبيد Prayer, supplication Tabish تابيش Warmth, brilliance Tabrid تبريد Cooling, soothing Tabsheer تبشير Good news, glad tidings Tafazzul تفضل Grace, favor Tafazzulhusain تفضل حسين The favor of Husain (a famous historical figure) Tafheem تفهيم Understanding, comprehension Tafzul تفضل Favor, kindness
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with U
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Ubaydullah عبيدالله Servant of Allah Ubayy عبي Father of a nation Udi عدي Pinnacle, summit Ulfat الفت Love, affection Ullas اللس Delight, joy Umar عمر Long-lived, flourishing Umran عمران Prosperity, civilization Uqbah عقبة The end, the last one Urwais أروس Brave, courageous Usayd أسيد Lion cub Uwais أويس Little wolf Uwaym عويم Protector, defender Uzayr عزير Helper, supporter Uzmaan عظمان Variant of Uthman, meaning “baby bustard,” a type of bird
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with V
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with W
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Waali والي Supporter, protector Waase واسع Spacious, ample Wadd ود Love, affection Wadih واضح Clear, evident Wadood ودود Loving, affectionate Wael وائل Rescuer, savior Wafiq وفيق Successful, prosperous Waheed وحيد Unique, singular Wajdi وجدي Passionate, emotional Wajih وجيه Distinguished, prominent Waleed وليد Newborn, newborn child Waliyudeen ولي الدين Protector of the faith Walliyullah ولي الله Friend of Allah Wamiq وامق Loving, affectionate Waqas وقاص Warrior, brave Waris وارث Inheritor, heir Wasfi وصفي Descriptive, eloquent Wasi واسع Vast, wide Wasim وسيم Handsome, attractive Wathiq واثق Confident, firm
Popular Male Arabic Names Starting with X
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Xaabir حابر Comforter, consoler Xabir حابر Wise, knowledgeable Xafi خافي Hidden, concealed Xakeem حكيم Wise, sagacious Xalad حالد Strong, sturdy Xalib خالب Delicate, tender Xalid خالد Eternal, immortal Xaliq خليق Creator, fashioner Xamil حامل Bearer, carrier Xaqq حق Right, truth Xaraf خارف Distinguished, honorable Xaraz حارز Farmer, cultivator Xarez خارز Skillful, clever Xawar حور Giver of light, radiant Xayim حيم Generous, kind Xibran حبران Intelligent, wise Xidir خضير Green, fresh Xulayl خليل Companion, friend Xumayr خمير Reddish brown, dark-complexioned Xushayr حشير Lion cub
Best Arabic Male Names Starting with Y
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Yafei يافي To flourish, prosper Yahya يحيى God is gracious Yaman يمن Blessed, prosperous Yameen يمين Oath, pledge, right hand Yaqoob يعقوب Supplanter Yaqoub يعقوب Supplanter Yarub يرب Goodness, excellence Yasar ياصر Helper, supporter Yaseen ياسين A chapter in the Quran, also used as a name Yaseer يسير Easy, smooth Yaser ياسر Prosperous, rich Yaseri ياسيري Related to Yaser, meaning “prosperous” Yashir ياشر Well-built, handsome Yasin ياسين A chapter in the Quran, also used as a name Yasir ياسر Easy-going, lenient Yasser ياصر Wealthy, well-off Yassine ياسين A chapter in the Quran, also used as a name Yawar ياور Helper, supporter Yazeed يزيد To increase, grow Youssef يوسف God increases
Best Arabic Male Names Starting with Z
Name (English) Name (Arabic) Meaning Zaabit زعبيت Clever, intelligent Zaad زاد Abundance, plenty Zaafer زافر Victorious, successful Zaahid زاهد Self-denying, abstinent Zaahir زاهر Evident, manifest Zaarib زارب One who strikes, warrior Zabir زابر Consoler, comforter Zaden زادن Growth, increase Zadfar زادفار One who adds glory Zaeem زعيم Leader, chief Zafer زافر Victorious, triumphant Zahaar زهار Radiant, shining Zahabia زهابية Golden, precious Zahid زاهد Devout, ascetic Zahir زاهر Bright, radiant Zahri زهري Flowery, blooming Zahrun زهرن Flowery, blossoming Zahur زهور Flowers, blossoms Zaigham زائغام Morning light, dawn Zain زين Beauty, adornment Zavier زافير Bright, splendid Zayan زيان Bright, shining Zayd زيد Growth, abundance Zeeshan زيشان Dignified, distinguished Zinedine زين الدين Beauty of the faith Zohaib زهيب Leader, king Zubair زبير Strong, brave
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