Top Quranic Names and Meanings
Quranic names remain popular because they carry a strong sense of meaning, heritage and familiarity.
Many parents are drawn to names like Maryam, Yusuf, Ibrahim and Musa because they feel timeless and widely respected.
Names to explore
- Ayat — Sign, revelation, verse of the Quran.
- Ibrahim — Father of a multitude, Kind father, (combination of Abu, father and Rahim, kind) , a Prophets name (Abraham).
- Isa — A Prophets Name (Jesus)
- Maryam — A flower, Pious, mother of Prophet Isa (AS) i.e. Jesus.
- Musa — A Prophet, the biblical Moses.
- Noor — Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly
- Yahya — A Prophets name (John)
- Yusuf — A Prophets name (Joseph)
- Aadam — Name of the first man and Prophet of Allah, father of mankind. It comes from the name Adeem, which means dust, also can be interpreted as dust/surface since Allah created Adam from surface of the Earth
- Aalam — The world, the universe.
- Aamina — Safe, Secure, Protected, Trustworthy ,Loyal, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
- Aamirah — Aamira is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means prosperous, full of life, one who has a long and prosperous life.
- Aaraf — Arabic for heights. It is also the name of a chapter of the Quran.
- Aasal — Aasal is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means late afternoons, evenings, it is the plural of the Arabic word Aseel (late afternoon, evening). The name Aasal is mentioned three times in the Quran. This name should not be confused with the name Asal, which means honey.
- Aashiq-Muhammad — Adorer of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)
- Aayun — Aayun is an Arabic name for girls that means eyes. It is the plural of Ain. It is used 22 times in the Quran.
- Abaas — Name of the prophet's S.A.W uncle
- Abaasa — Abaasa is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means lioness (female lion). It is a very rarely used name.