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More Muslim Girl Names

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We’ve already the discussed the importance of having a good Muslim name. It is not a particular language that makes a Muslim name; rather it is the meaning. Whether your name is English, Chinese, or Arabic, if it has an honorable meaning, it is a beautifully Islamic name! However, since most people are unaware of traditional “Islamic names” those are the ones I will focus on. I covered girl names from A – L in another blog. Here are some names for the rest of the alphabet: [h]”M” Names[/h] Maisa – A proud walk Majeeda – Glorious Manaar – Lighthouse … Continue reading →

Names for Muslim Boys

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Whether you are a Muslim convert interested in changing your name or a parent expecting a baby, you may be curious about names for Muslim males. Here are some Muslim boy names and their meanings: [h]”A” Names[/h] Abbas – Lion Abdullah – Servant of Allah Adam – Black Ahmed – Worthy of praise Ali – Noble Ameer – Prince Anees – Good friend Ashraf – Honorable Asif – Forgiveness [h]”B” Names[/h] Basel – Brave Bassim – Smiling Bilal – Person who calls the prayer [h]”F” Names[/h] Fadi – Redeemer Faisal – Decisive Fareed – Unique Farris – Knight Fuad – … Continue reading →

Names for Muslim Girls A – L

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Whether you are a new Muslim considering a name change, a Muslim parent expecting a baby girl, or someone interested in names or other cultures, you might be curious about names for Muslim girls. As promised, the next few entries will list some popular Muslim names and their meanings. Although Muslim names can come from any language, many of the names listed are of Arabic origin. Please note that transliterations from Arabic to English can vary and you many see the names spelled differently. [h]”A” Names[/h] Adeela : equal. Aisha : living, prosperous. Name of beloved wife of the Prophet … Continue reading →

What’s In a Muslim Name?

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Names help us form our identities and our personalities. A name is the first label we will ever have, the first to describe who we are. A Muslim name must do more than just sound nice; it has to have a beautiful meaning, as well. In fact, the Prophet (PBUH) would often instruct his followers to change their names to names more fitting believers. [h]Should New Muslims Change Their Names?[/h] While it is not a requirement for new Muslims to change their names, many choose to do so. Some change their name because their original name has a negative connotation. … Continue reading →