| Aban – Old Arabic name Abbas – Description of a lion Abbud – Worshipper Abbudin – Worshippers Abdul, Abdel, ‘Abd al – Servant (of Allah) Abdul-‘Adl – Servant of the Just Abdul-Ahad – Servant of the One Abdul-Alim – Servant of the Omniscient Abdul-Aliyy – Servant of the Most High Abdul-Azim – Servant of the Mighty Abdul-Aziz – Servant of the Powerful (Dear) One Abdul-Badi – Servant of the Incomparable Abdul-Ba’ith – Servant of the Resurrector Abdul-Baqi – Servant of the Everlasting Abdul-Bari – Servant of the Creator Abdul-Barr – Servant of the Source of All Goodness Abdul-Basir – Servant of the All-Seeing Abdul-Basit – Servant of the Extender Abdul-Fattah – Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) Abdul-Ghaffar – Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Ghafur – Servant of the Forgiving Abdul-Ghani – Servant of the Self-Sufficient Abdul-Hadi – Servant of the Guide Abdul-Hafiz – Servant of the Protector Abdul-Hakam – Servant of the Arbitrator Abdul-Hakim – Servant of the Wise One Abdul-Halim – Servant of the Patient One Abdul-Hamid – Servant of the Praised One Abdul-Haqq – Servant of the Truth Abdul-Hasib – Servant of the Respected, Esteemed Abdul-Hayy – Servant of the Living Abdul-Jabbar – Servant of the Compeller Abdul-Jalil – Servant of the Great, Revered One Abdul-Karim – Servant of the Noble, Generous One Abdul-Khabir – Servant of the Aware Abdul-Khaliq – Servant of the Creator Abdul-Latif – Servant of the Kind One Abdul-Malik – Servant of the Master (or King) Abdul-Majid – Servant of the Glorious One Abdul-Matin – Servant of the Firm, Strong Abdul-Mubdi’ – Servant of the Originator Abdul-Mughni – Servant of the Enricher Abdul-Muhaimin – Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector Abdul-Muhsi – Servant of the Reckoner Abdul-Muhyi – Servant of the Giver of Life Abdul-Mu’id – Servant of the Restorer Abdul-Mu’izz – Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory Abdul-Mujib – Servant of the Responder Abdul-Mu’min – Servant of the Giver of Faith Abdul-Muqaddim – Servant of the Expediter Abdul-Muqtadir – Servant of the Powerful Abdul-Musawwir – Servant of the Fashioner Abdul-Muta’al – Servant of the Most High Abdul-Nafi’ – Servant of the Benefactor Abdul-Nasser – Servant of the Victorious One Abdul-Nasir – Servant of the Helper, Protector Abdul-Nur – Servant of the Light Abdul-Qadir – Servant of the Capable Abdul-Qahhar – Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty Abdul-Qawi – Servant of the Most Strong Abdul-Qayyum – Servant of the Self-Subsisting Abdul-Quddus – Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi’ – Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem) Abdul-Rahim – Servant of the Merciful Abdul-Rahman – Servant of the Beneficent Abdul-Rashid – Servant of the Rightly Guided One Abdul-Ra’uf – Servant of the Compassionate Abdul-Razzaq – Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider Abdul-Sabur – Servant of the Patient Abdul-Salam – Servant of the Peace Abdul-Samad – Servant of the Eternal Abdul-Sami – Servant of the All-Hearing Abdul-Sattar – Servant of the Protector Abdul-Shahid – Servant of the Witness Abdul-Shakur – Servant of the Most Thankful Abdul-Tawwab – Servant of the Forgiver Abdul-Wadud – Servant of the Loving Abdul-Wahhab – Servant of the Giver Abdul-Wahid – Servant of the Unique One Abdul-Wajid – Servant of the Finder Abdul-Wakil – Servant of the Trustee Abdul-Wali – Servant of the Governor Abdul-Waliy – Servant of the Protecting Abdul-Warith – Servant of the Supreme Inheritor Abdul-Zahir – Servant of the Manifest Abdullah – Servant of God ‘Abid – Worshipper, adorer ‘Abidin – Worshippers, adorers Abu Bakr – Name of one of the Prophet’s companions Abu al Khayr – One who does good Adan – (Garden of) Eden Adel, ‘Adil – Just Adham – Black or dark Adib – Cultured, well mannered one ‘Adli – Judicial, juridicial Adnan, ‘Adnan – Old Arabic name ‘Afif, Afeef – Chaste, modest Ahmad, Ahmed – Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name “Muhammad” ‘Ajib – Wonderful ‘Akif – Focused Akil – Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason Akram – Most generous Ala’ – Nobility, excellence Ala’ al Din – Excellence of faith Al ‘Abbas – Description of a lion; name of the Prophet’s uncle Aladdin, Ala’ al din – Nobility of faith Al Bara’ – Wholesome with innocence Al Hakam – The arbitrator, the judge Al Harith – The plowman Alhasan – The handsome, the good; name of the Prophet’s grandson Alhusain, Alhusayn – Diminutive of the handsome, the good; name of the Prophet’s grandson Ali, ‘Ali, ‘Aliyy – The highest, greatest, excellent, noble; name of the Prophet’s son-in-law and the fourth Caliph Alim – Wise or learned Almahdi – Guided to the right path Al Safi – Clear, pure, fine Altaf – Kindness Altair – The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra Al Tayyib – The good one Al Tijani – Crowning Al Tufail, Al Tufayl – Old Arabic name Amid – General ‘Amid – Support Amin, Ameen – Faithful, trustworthy Amir, Ameer – Ruler, prince, leader ‘Amir – Prosperous, populous Amjad – More glorious Ammar, ‘Ammar – Builder, constructor ‘Amro – Old Arabic name Anas – Very sociable; name of one of the Prophet’s companions Anis – Close friend ‘Antarah – Heroic; name of an Arab folk hero Anwar – Radiant, full of light ‘Aqil – Old Arabic name Arfan – Gratitude Arif – Corporal ‘Arif – Aquainted, knowledgable Asad – Lion As’ad – Happy, fortunate, lucky Asadel – Most prosperous one Ashraf – Most honorable Asif – Forgiveness Asim, ‘Asim – Protector, defender Aswad – Black Ata’, ‘Ataa – Gift Ata’ Allah – Gift of God Ata’ al Rahman – Gift of the Beneficent Athil – Firmly rooted Athir – Favored, preferred Atif, ‘Atif – Compassionate, sympathetic Awad, ‘Awad – Reward, compensation ‘Awf – A plant with a nice smell Aws – To give Awwab – Returning (to Allah) Ayham – Brave Ayman – Lucky; on the right Ayser – Easy in dealing, wealthy Ayyub, Ayoob – A Prophet’s name (Job) Aza – Comfort ‘Azab – Touring, travelling, wandering Azhar – Most shining, luminous Azeem, Azim – Defender, referring to one of God’s ninety-nine qualities Aziz, ‘Aziz – Powerful (dear) Azzam, ‘Azzam – Determined, resolved Badi – Marvelous Badi al Zaman – The marvel of time Badr – Full moon Badr al Din – Full moon of the faith Badri – One who took part in the battle of Badr Baha, Baha’ – Beautiful, magnificent Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din – Magnificence of the faith Bahij – Cheerful Bahir – Dazzling, brilliant Bakr – Old Arabic name Bakri – One who starts work early Baligh – Eloquent Bandar – Seaport, district capital Barakah – Blessing Barir – Faithful Bashir – Bringer of glad tidings Bashshar – Bringer of many glad tidings Basil – Brave Basim, Bassam – Smiling Bayhas – Name of the lion Bilal – Satisfies thirst; name of the Prophet’s Muezzin (one who calls for prayer) Bishr – Joy Boulos – Arabic form of “Paul” Budail, Budayl – Name of a companion of the Prophet Burhan – Proof Bushr – Joy, happiness Butrus – Arabic form of “Peter” Dabir – Secretary Dani – Near, close Darwish – Dervish Da’ud, Dawud – Beloved; a Prophet’s name (David) Dhakir – One who remembers God frequently Dhakiy – Intelligent, bright Dhakwan – Intelligent Dhul Fiqar – Name of the Prophet’s sword Dirar – Old Arabic name Diya – Brightness, light Diya al Din – Brightness of the faith Duqaq Fadi – Redeemer Fadil – Generous, honorable, superior Fadl – Favor, surplus Fadl Allah – Favor of Allah Fahd, Fahad – Leopard, lynx Fahmi – Understanding Faisal, Faysal – Decisive Fa’iz – Winner Fakhir – Proud, excellent Fakhr al Din – Pride of the faith Fakhri, Fakhry – Honorary Fakih – Legal expert; one who recites the Qu’ran Falah – Success Falih – Successful Faraj, Farraj – Relief, freedom from grief Farhan – Happy Farid, Fareed – Unique, rare Fariq, Fareeq – Lieutenant General Faris – Horseman, knight, cavalier Faruq, Farooq – One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fath – Victory Fathi – Victorious one Fatih – Conqueror Fatin, Fateen – Clever, smart Fawwaz – Most successful Fawzan – Victorious Fawzi – To do with success Fayyad – Overflowing, generous Ferran – Baker Fida – Redemption, sacrifice Fikri – Thought, ideas Firas – Perspicacity Fouad, Fu’ad – Heart Fudail – Excellent in character Gamal, Gamali – Camel Ghaith, Ghayth – Rain Ghali – Valuable, dear, beloved, expensive Ghalib – Victor Ghanim – Successful Ghassan – Ardor, vigor (of youth) Ghawth – Succor, to help Ghazi – Conqueror Ghazwan – One on expedition, to conquer Ghiyath – Succorer Habbab – Affable, lovable Habib – Beloved Hadad – Syrian god of fertility Haddad – Smith Hadi – Guiding to the right (truth) Hafiz – Protector, one who has memorized the Qur’an Hakem – Ruler, governor Hakim, Hakeem – Wise, one of God’s ninety-nine qualities Halim – Mild, gentle, patient Hamal – Lamb Hamas – Enthusiasm Hamdan – The praised one; variation of the name “Muhammad” Hamdi – Of praise Hamid – The praised one; variation of the name “Muhammad” Hamim – Intimate, close friend Hamzah – Lion; name of the Prophet’s uncle Hana – Arabic form of “John” Hana’i – Of happiness Hanbal – Purity Hani – Happy, delighted, joyful Hanif – True believer Hannad – Old Arabic name Haris – Guardian, protector Harith – Ploughman, cultivator Haroun, Harun – Lofty or exalted; A Prophet’s name (Aaron) Hashim – Broker, destroyer of evil; name of the Prophet’s great-grandfather Hassan – Beautiful, handsome Hatim – Judge Haydar – Lion Haytham – Young hawk Hayyan – Old Arabic name Hazim – Resolute Hilal, Hilel – The new moon Hilmi – Gentle, calm Hisham – Generosity Hud, Houd – A Prophet’s name Hudad – Name of a pre-Islamic Arabic king Hudhafah – Old Arabic name Hudhaifah, Hudhayfah – Old Arabic name Humam – Brave, noble, courageous, generous Husain, Husayn, Hussein – Beautiful, doer of good deads; a descendent of the Prophet Husam – Sword Husam al Din – Sword of the faith Ibrahim – Father of a multitude; a Prophet’s name (Abraham) ‘Id – Feast, festival Idris – A Prophet’s name Ihsan – Kindness, beneficence; highest level of Iman Ihtisham – Modesty, decency ‘Ikrimah – Old Arabic name Ilias – A Prophet’s name (Elijah) Imad, ‘Imad – Support, pillar Imad al Din – Pillar of the faith Imam – Leader (of prayer or community) Imran, ‘Imran – Long-lived; a Prophet’s name Imtiyaz – Mark of distinction or excellence In’am – Act of benefaction, bestowal Iqbal – Prosperity, good fortune Irfan, ‘Irfan – Thankfulness Isa, ‘Isa, Eisa – A Prophet’s name (Jesus) Isam, ‘Isam, Issam – Safeguard Ishaq – A Prophet’s name (Isaac) Isma’il – A Prophet’s name (Ishmael) Iyad – Pigeon Iyas – Consoling Izz al Din – Might of the faith Jabalah – Mountain, hill Jabbar, Jabr – Mighty, brave Jabir – Consoler, comforter Jad Allah – Gift of God Jafar, Ja’far – Rivulet, little creek Jal – Resolution, firm will Jalal – Glory Jalal al Din – Glory of the faith Jalil, Jaleel – Great, revered Jamal – Beauty Jamal al Din – Beauty of the faith Jamil, Jameel – Beautiful Jarir – One who can pull; name of a famous Arab poet Jasim – Great, big, huge Jaul – Choice Jaun – Kind of plant Jawad – Open-handed, generous Jawdah – Heavy rain, benevolent deed Jawhar – Jewel, essence Jibran – Old Arabic name Jibril – Archangel of Allah (Gabriel) Jihad – Struggle, holy war Jubair, Jubayr – Old Arabic name Jul – Resolution, firm will Jumah, Jumu’ah – (Born on) Friday Junaid, Junayd – Young fighter Juwain, Juwayn – Sibling Kadar, Kedar – Powerful Kadeen, Kadin – Friend, companion, confidant Kadeer, Kadir – Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence) Kahil – Friend, lover Kaliq – Creative, refers to a quality of God Kamal – Beauty, perfection Kamil, Kameel – Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God Karam – Generosity Kardal – Mustard seed Karif, Kareef – Born in Autumn Karim, Kareem – Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguished Kasib, Kaseeb – Fertile Kaseem, Kasim – Divided Kateb, Katib – Writer, scribe Kazim – Well-tempered, cool, patient Khalaf – Descendent, successor Khaldun, Khaldoon – Old Arabic name Khalid, Khaled – Eternal Khalifah – Caliph Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil – Beautiful, good friend Khalil al Allah – Friend of God; title given to Prophet Ibrahim Khalis – Pure, clear Khatib – Religious Minister Khair al Din – Goodness of the faith Khairi, Khairy, Khayri – Charitable, beneficent Khoury – Priest Khulus – Clearness, purity Khuzaimah, Khuzaymah – Old Arabic name Kutaiba Labib, Labeeb – Sensible, intelligent Lablab – Ivy Latif – Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly Layth – Lion Lu’ay – Shield Lubaid, Lubayd – Old Arabic name Luqman – A Prophet’s name Lut – A Prophet’s name (Lot) Lutfi – Kind, gentle Ma’d – Old Arabic name Madani – Urban, civilized, modern Mahbub – Beloved, dear Mahdi – Guided to the right path Mahfuz – Safe, protected by God Mahir – Skilled Mahjub – Concealed, veiled Mahmud, Mahmoud – The praised one; variation of the name “Muhammad” Mahrus – Protected (by God) Maimun, Maymun – Lucky Majd – Glory Majdy – Glorious Majd al Din – Glory of the Faith Majid – Glorious Makin – Strong, firm, well-founded Malik – Master, king Mamdouh, Mamduh – One who is commended, praised, glorified Ma’mun – Trustworthy, trusted Ma’n, Ma’in – Benefit Mandhur – Vowed, consecrated to God Mansur – Divinely aided, victorious Marghub – Desirable, coveted Marid – Rebellious Ma’ruf – Well-known, good Marwan – Old Arabic name Marzuq – Blessed by God, fortunate Mash’al – Torch Mashhur – Famous Masrur – Happy, joyful Mas’ud – Fortunate, happy, lucky Masun – Well-protected, sheltered Maysarah – Of comfort, ease Mazhar – Appearance Mazin – Old Arabic name Mihran – Name of a companion of the Prophet Mihyar – Name of a famous poet Mika’il – Name of an Angel (Michael) Miqdad – Name of a Sahabi Misbah – Lamp Mishaal, Mish’al – Torch, light Miyaz – Distinguished, preferred Mu’adh – Protected; name of a companion Mu’awiyah – Young fox (first Umayyad Caliph) Mu’ayyad – Supported (by God) Mubarak – Happy, blessed Mubin – Clear, evident Mudar – An Arabian tribe; name of a great-grandfather of the Prophet Muddaththir – Covered; a title of the Prophet Mufid, Mufeed – Useful, helpful Muflih – Successful Muhab – Dignified Muhair, Muhayr – Skilled Muhammad, Mohammed – Praised, praiseworthy; the name of the Prophet Muhanna – Happy, delighted Muhannad, Muhanned – Sword Muhib – Noble, respected Muhibb – Loving Muhsin – Beneficient, charitable Muhtadi – Rightly guided Muhyi al Din – Reviver of the faith Mu’in – Supporter, helper Mu’izz – Comforter Mujab – One whose prayers were answered Mujahid – Fighter (in the way of Allah) Mukarram – Honored Mukhlis – Faithful, sincere Mukhtar – Chosen Mulham – Inspired Mulhim – Inspiring Mu’mmar – Given or granted long life Mu’min – Believer Mumtaz – Excellent Munahid – Strong Mundhir – Warner, cautioner Munib – Repentent Munif – Exalted, excellent Munir, Muneer – Brilliant, shining Mu’nis – Pleasant companion Munjid – Helper Munsif – Just, right Muntasir – Victorious Murad – Wanted, desired Murshid – Guide Murtada, Murtadi, Murtadhy – Satisfied, contented, pleased Musa, Moosa – A Prophet’s name (Moses) Mus’ab – Old Arabic name Mus’ad – Unfettered camel; favored by fortune, lucky Musa’id – Helper, supporter Mushtaq – Longing, yearning Muslih – Conciliator, reformer Muslim – Submitting oneself to God Mustafa – Chosen; one of the Prophet’s names Muta’ – Obeyed Mu’tasim – Adhering (to faith, to God) Mutawalli – Entrusted Mu’tazz – Proud, honorable Muthanna – Old Arabic name Muti – Obedient Muwaffaq – Successful Muyassar – Fortunate, facilitated Muzaffar – Victorious Muzzammil – One who is wrapped up; a title of the Prophet Nabhan, Nabih – Noble, outstanding Nabighah – Intelligent Nabih – Smart Nabil, Nabeel – Noble Nadhir – Warner Nadim, Nadeem – Friendly, entertaining Nadir – Dear, rare, precious Nafi’ – Useful Nahid – Generosity Na’il – Aquirer, earner Na’im – Comfort, ease, tranquility Naji – Safe, survivor Najib, Najeeb – Of noble descent Najid – Lion, brave Najjar – Carpenter Najm al Din – Star of the faith Na’man – Old Arabic name Namir – Good, pure, dear Nash’ah, Nash’at – Growing up, youth Nashwan – Exultant, elated Nasib – Noble, relative Nasih – Advisor, counselor Nasim – Fresh air Nasir – Protector, helper, supporter Nasir al Din – Protector of the faith Nasr, Nasser – Victory Nasri – Of victory Nasuh – Sincere, faithful Nawaf, Nawwaf – High, lofty Nawfal – Generous; old Arabic name for the sea Nayif, Naif – High, excellent; surplus, abundance Nazih, Nazeeh – Pure, chaste Nazim, Nazeem – Arranger, adjuster Nazmi – Arranger, organizer Nibras – Lamp, light Nidal – Struggle Nijad – Tall, dominant Nimr – Tiger Nizar – Old Arabic name Nu’aim, Nu’aym – Name of several of the Prophet’s companions Nuh, Nooh – A Prophet’s name (Noah) Nuhaid, Nuhayd – Big Numair – Panther Nu’man – Blood, red Nur al Din – Brightness of the faith Nuri, Noori – Shining, brightness Nusrah, Nusrat – Help, support Qasim – Divider, distributor Qays, Qais – Firm Qudamah – Courageous Qusay – Old Arabic name Qatadah – Name of a companion of the Prophet Qutaybah, Qutaibah – Irritable, impatient Qutb – Leader Qutuz Rabah – Gainer, winner Rabi – Spring, breeze Radi – Satisfied, content Rafi – Exalting Rafid – Support Rafiq – Kind, friend Raghib, Ragheb – Desirous, willing Raghid – Pleasant Rahman – Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu’ran Ra’id – Leader Ra’if – Merciful, gentle Rais – Captain Raja – Hope Rajab – Seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar Raji – Hoping, full of hope Rajih – Having the upper hand, more acceptable Rakin – Respectful, firm, confident Ramadan – Ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar; month of fasting Rami – Marksman Ramih – Arcturus (brightest star in constellation Bootes) Ramiz – Honored, respected Ramzi – Symbolic Rani – To gaze, gazing Rashad – Integrity of conduct, maturity, wisdom Rashid – One of good council; rightly guided, wise, having true faith Rasil – Messenger Rasin – Composed Rasmi – Formal, official Rasul – Messenger Ratib – Regular, arranger Ra’uf – Compassionate Rayhan – Sweet basil; favored by God Rayyan – Luxuriant; one of the gates of paradise Razin – Composed, subtle Reda, Rida, Ridha – (In God’s) favor; contentment, satisfaction Ridwan – Acceptance, satisfaction; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven Rihab – Vastness Riyad, Riyadh – Gardens Rizq – Subsistence, blessing of God Ruhi – Spiritual Rushd – Maturity, wisdom, sensible conduct Rushdi – Mature, wise Ruwaid, Ruwayd – Walking gently Saad – Good luck Sa’adah – Happiness Sab – Lion Sabih, Sabeeh – Beautiful, pleasant, fond Sabir, Sabeer – Patient, persevering Sabri – Of patience, perseverence Sa’d – Good luck Sa’d al Din – Good of the Faith Sadad – Right thing to do, lucky hand Sadid – Relevant, correct, right Sadiq – Sincere, truthful Sa’dun – Happy Sa’eed, Sa’id – Happy Safi – Pure, clear Safiy – Best friend Safiy al Din – Best friend of the faith Safuh – Forgiving Safwah, Safwat – The best, the chosen Safwan – Rock, solid, pure Sahib – Companion Sahir – Wakeful Sahl – Easy to deal with Sa’ib – Appropriate, correct Saif, Sayf, Seif – Sword (of religion) Saif al Din – Sword of the faith Sajid – One who worships God Sajjad – One who worships a lot Sakhr – Rock Salah – Righteousness Salah al Din – Righteousness of the Faith; name of the Muslim leader who liberated Jerusalem from the Crusaders Salamah – Safety Saleh, Salih – Good, right; a Prophet’s name Salim, Saleem – Safe, healthy, whole, flawless Salman – Healthy, safe, wholesome; name fo the first Persian to embrace Islam Sami – High, lofty, elevated Samih – Forgiver Samir, Sameer – Entertaining companion Samman – Grocer Saqr – Falcon Sariyah – Clouds at night; name of a companion of the Prophet Sati – Shining, bright Saud – Fortunate Sayyid – Master Sha’ban – Eighth month of the Muslim lunar calendar Shadi – Singer, enchanter Shadin – Fawn, young deer Shafi – Mediator Shafiq, Shafeeq – Kind, compassionate, tender Shahid – Witness Shahin – Hawk Shahir – Well-known, famous Shakib – Present, gift, reward Shakir – Thankful Shams al Din – Sun of the faith Shamal – Wind that comes from the north Shamil – All comprehensive Shamim – Fragrant Sharaf – Honor Sharif, Shareef – Honest, honorable, noble, distinguished Shawqi – Affectionate Shihab – Flame, blaze Shihab al Din – Star of the Faith Shihad – Honey Shu’aib, Shu’ayb – A Prophet’s name Shukri – Thankfulness Shumayl – Complete Siddiq – Truthful, upright Sinan – Spearhead Siraj – Lighted torch Siraj al Din – Light of the faith Sofian – Devoted Subhi – Early morning Sufyan – Old Arabic name Suhaib, Suhayb – Of reddish hair or complexion; name of the first Roman to embrace Islam Suhail, Suhayl – Gentle, easy; the name of a star Suhaim, Suhaym – Arrow Sulaiman, Sulayman – A Prophet’s name (Solomon) Sultan – Sultan, king Sumrah – Brownness Suraqah – Name of a companion of the Prophet Su’ud, Suoud – Good luck Tahir – Pure, clean, chaste, modest Tahsin – Beautification Taim Allah, Taym Allah – Servant of God Taj – Crown Taj al Din – Crown of the faith Talal – Nice, admirable Talib – Seeker (of truth) Tamim – Strong, complete Tamir – Rich; one who owns date palm trees Tamam – Generous Tammam – Perfection, strength Taqiy – Devout, God-fearing Tarif, Tareef – Rare, uncommon Tariq – Name of a star Taslim – Submission Tawfiq – Success (granted by God), reconciliation Tawhid – Believing in one God Taymullah – Servant of God Taysir – Facilitation (granted by God) Tayyib – Good or delicate Thabit – Firm Thamer, Thamir – Fruitful, productive Thaqib – Shooting Star Thawab – Reward Thawban – Name of a companion of the Prophet ‘Ubaidah, ‘Ubaydah – Servant of God Ubaid – Faithful Ubayy – One with high self-esteem ‘Udail, ‘Udayl – Old Arabic name ‘Uday – One who runs fast ‘Umar, Omar – Name of the second Caliph Umarah – Old Arabic name Umayr, Umair – Old Arabic name Umayyah – Famous Arabian tribe ‘Urwah – Support, handle Usaim, Usaym – lion cub Usama, Usamah – Description of a lion ‘Utbah – Old Arabic name Uthal – Name of a mountain Uthman – Name of tht third Caliph Waddah – Bright, brilliant Wadi – Calm, peaceful Wadid – Favorable, devoted, fond Wafiq, Wafeeq – Successful Wahab – Giving Wahhab – To give, to donate Wahid – Singular, exclusive, unequalled Wa’il – Coming back (for Shelter); one of the companions of the Prophet Wajdi – Of strong emotion, passion and love Wajid – Smooth land Wajih – Noble, notable, distinguished Wakil – Lawyer Walid, Waleed – Newborn child Walif – Befriending Waliy Allah – Supporter of God Waliy al Din – Supporter of the faith Waqar – Dignity, sobriety Waqqas – Old Arabic name Ward – Blossoms, flowers Wasif – Describer Wasil – Considerate, inseperable friend Wasim, Waseem – Graceful, good looking Wazir – Minister Yahya – A Prophet’s name (John) Yaman – Good tidings Ya’qub – A Prophet’s name (Jacob) Yasar, Yasser – Wealth, comfort, ease Yasin, Yaseen – The two opening letters of Surah 36 in the Qur’an; one of the Prophet’s names Yasir – Wealthy Yazan – Od Arabic name Yazid, Yazeed – God will increase, enhance Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf – To increase (in power and influence); a Prophet’s name (Joseph) Yunus, Yoonus – A Prophet’s name (Jonah) Yushua – God saves Yusri – Well-to-do, wealthy Yusuf – A Prophet’s name (Joseph) Zafar – Victory Zafir – Victorious Zahid – Self-denying, abstentious, ascetic Zahir – Bright, shining, flowery Zaid, Zayd – Increase, growth, abundance Zaim – Brigadier General Zain, Zayn – Beauty Zarif – Nice, graceful, humorous Zakariyya – A Prophet’s name (Zakaria) Zaki, Zaky – Pure Zakwan – Intuitive Ziad, Ziyad – Super abundance Zubair, Zubayr – Strong, powerful, smart Zuhair, Zuhayr – Bright, having flowers |