Muslim Boy Names Starting with A
Muslim boy names beginning with the letter A, with meanings, Arabic spellings and origins. Includes Quranic names, names of the Companions, and modern names from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and African traditions.
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531 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.
Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plainAabideen — Worshippers, the devoutAabis — Stern, serious of faceAadam — Adam, the first human and ProphetAadan — Prophet Ādam, first manAadil — Just, fairAafaq — HorizonsAahil — Usually explained as prince or leaderAalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAamil — Worker, one who acts; governorAamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAaqib — Successor, one who comes lastAarav — Peaceful; calm, melodious soundAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himselfAashir — Companion; one who lives with othersAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAasim — Protector, guardianAatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAayan — Usually explained as gift of GodAbaan — Clear, evidentAban — Clear, distinct, eloquentAbanoub — Name of a Coptic saintAbas — Stern, lion-likeAbba — FatherAbbaas — Stern, lion-likeAbbad — Devoted worshipper, one who worships muchAbbas — Stern, lion-likeAbdalla — Servant of GodAbdallah — Servant of GodAbdeen — Worshippers, the devoutAbdel — Servant of (God's names)Abdel Wadoud — Servant of the Most LovingAbdelali — Servant of the Most HighAbdelaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdelbasset — Servant of the One who expandsAbdelgadir — Servant of the All-CapableAbdelhafid — Servant of the PreserverAbdelhai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdelhak — Servant of the TruthAbdelilah — Servant of GodAbdelkader — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdelkarim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdellah — Servant of GodAbdellatif — Servant of the Most GentleAbdelmagid — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdelmajid — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdelmoneim — Servant of the Bestower of blessingsAbdelrahim — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdelrahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbderrahim — Servant of the Most MercifulAbderrahmane — Servant of the Most GraciousAbdessamad — Servant of the Eternal RefugeAbdi — Servant (of God)Abdiaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdifatah — Servant of the OpenerAbdihakim — Servant of the All-WiseAbdikadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdikarim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdinasir — Servant of the HelperAbdirahim — Servant of the Most CompassionateAbdirahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdirashid — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdisalam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdishakur — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdiwali — Servant of the Protecting FriendAbdou — Servant (of God)Abdoulaye — Servant of GodAbdul — Servant of (followed by a Name of God)Abdul Waheed — Servant of the OneAbdul-Adl — Servant of the JustAbdul-Afuw — Servant of the PardonerAbdul-Ahad — Servant of the OneAbdul-Akhir — Servant of the LastAbdul-Aleem — Servant of the All-KnowingAbdul-Ali — Servant of the Most HighAbdul-Alim — Servant of the All-KnowingAbdul-Awwal — Servant of the FirstAbdul-Azeem — Servant of the MagnificentAbdul-Azeez — Servant of the AlmightyAbdul-Azim — Servant of the MagnificentAbdul-Aziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdul-Badi — Servant of the OriginatorAbdul-Baith — Servant of the ResurrectorAbdul-Baqi — Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Bari — Servant of the MakerAbdul-Barr — Servant of the Source of GoodnessAbdul-Baseer — Servant of the All-SeeingAbdul-Basir — Servant of the All-SeeingAbdul-Basit — Servant of the ExpanderAbdul-Batin — Servant of the HiddenAbdul-Fattah — Servant of the OpenerAbdul-Ghaffar — Servant of the Ever-ForgivingAbdul-Ghafoor — Servant of the All-ForgivingAbdul-Ghafur — Servant of the Most ForgivingAbdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hadi — Servant of the GuideAbdul-Hafeez — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hafiz — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdul-Hakam — Servant of the JudgeAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Hakim — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Haleem — Servant of the ForbearingAbdul-Halim — Servant of the ForbearingAbdul-Hameed — Servant of the PraiseworthyAbdul-Hamid — Servant of the PraiseworthyAbdul-Hannan — Servant of the Most CompassionateAbdul-Haqq — Servant of the TruthAbdul-Haseeb — Servant of the ReckonerAbdul-Hasib — Servant of the ReckonerAbdul-Hayy — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdul-Ilah — Servant of GodAbdul-Jabbar — Servant of the CompellerAbdul-Jaleel — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Jalil — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Jameel — Servant of the BeautifulAbdul-Jami — Servant of the GathererAbdul-Jawad — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdul-Kabeer — Servant of the Most GreatAbdul-Kabir — Servant of the Most GreatAbdul-Kareem — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdul-Karim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdul-Khabeer — Servant of the All-AwareAbdul-Khabir — Servant of the All-AwareAbdul-Khafid — Servant of the One Who LowersAbdul-Khaliq — Servant of the CreatorAbdul-Lateef — Servant of the Subtle, the KindAbdul-Latif — Servant of the Most GentleAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdul-Majid — Servant of the Glorious, the NobleAbdul-Malik — Servant of the KingAbdul-Mani — Servant of the PreventerAbdul-Mannan — Servant of the Bestower of favoursAbdul-Mateen — Servant of the Firm, the StrongAbdul-Matin — Servant of the Firm, the SteadfastAbdul-Moiz — Servant of the One who gives honourAbdul-Mu'izz — Servant of the Giver of honourAbdul-Muakhkhir — Servant of the One Who DelaysAbdul-Mubdi — Servant of the OriginatorAbdul-Mughni — Servant of the EnricherAbdul-Muhaimin — Servant of the GuardianAbdul-Muhaymin — Servant of the GuardianAbdul-Muhsi — Servant of the One Who Counts AllAbdul-Muhsin — Servant of the BeneficentAbdul-Muhyi — Servant of the Giver of LifeAbdul-Muid — Servant of the RestorerAbdul-Muizz — Servant of the Giver of HonourAbdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who AnswersAbdul-Mujib — Servant of the Answerer of prayersAbdul-Mumeet — Servant of the Bringer of DeathAbdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdul-Muntaqim — Servant of the AvengerAbdul-Muqaddim — Servant of the One Who Brings ForwardAbdul-Muqeet — Servant of the NourisherAbdul-Muqsit — Servant of the Just OneAbdul-Muqtadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdul-Musawwir — Servant of the FashionerAbdul-Mutaal — Servant of the Most ExaltedAbdul-Mutaali — Servant of the Most ExaltedAbdul-Mutakabbir — Servant of the Supreme in GreatnessAbdul-Muti — Servant of the GiverAbdul-Muzill — Servant of the One Who HumblesAbdul-Nafi — Servant of the Bestower of BenefitAbdul-Naseer — Servant of the HelperAbdul-Nasir — Servant of the HelperAbdul-Noor — Servant of the LightAbdul-Nur — Servant of the LightAbdul-Qabid — Servant of the WithholderAbdul-Qadeer — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdul-Qadir — Servant of the All-CapableAbdul-Qahar — Servant of the All-Subduing (God)Abdul-Qahhar — Servant of the All-PrevailingAbdul-Qawi — Servant of the Most StrongAbdul-Qayyum — Servant of the Self-SubsistingAbdul-Quddus — Servant of the Most HolyAbdul-Rafi — Servant of the One Who RaisesAbdul-Raheem — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdul-Rahim — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdul-Rahman — Servant of the Most GraciousAbdul-Raouf — Servant of the Most KindAbdul-Raqeeb — Servant of the Ever-WatchfulAbdul-Raqib — Servant of the Ever-WatchfulAbdul-Rasheed — Servant of the Guide to the Right PathAbdul-Rashid — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdul-Rauf — Servant of the Most KindAbdul-Razak — Servant of the ProviderAbdul-Razzaq — Servant of the ProviderAbdul-Saboor — Servant of the Most PatientAbdul-Sabur — Servant of the Most PatientAbdul-Salam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdul-Samad — Servant of the Eternal RefugeAbdul-Sami — Servant of the All-HearingAbdul-Sattar — Servant of the One who conceals faultsAbdul-Shaheed — Servant of the WitnessAbdul-Shakoor — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdul-Shakur — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdul-Tawab — Servant of the Accepter of RepentanceAbdul-Tawwab — Servant of the Accepter of RepentanceAbdul-Wadood — Servant of the Most LovingAbdul-Wadud — Servant of the Most LovingAbdul-Wahab — Servant of the BestowerAbdul-Wahhab — Servant of the BestowerAbdul-Wahid — Servant of the OneAbdul-Wajid — Servant of the One Who Lacks NothingAbdul-Wakeel — Servant of the TrusteeAbdul-Wakil — Servant of the Trustee (God)Abdul-Wali — Servant of the Protecting FriendAbdul-Waris — Servant of the InheritorAbdul-Warith — Servant of the InheritorAbdul-Wasi — Servant of the All-EncompassingAbdul-Zahir — Servant of the ManifestAbdulateef — Servant of the Gentle, the SubtleAbdulazeez — Servant of the AlmightyAbdulaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdulfatai — Servant of the OpenerAbdulganiyu — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdulhadi — Servant of the GuideAbdulhakim — Servant of the All-WiseAbdulhamid — Servant of the PraiseworthyAbdulhaq — Servant of the TruthAbdulilah — Servant of GodAbduljabbar — Servant of the CompellerAbdulkabir — Servant of the Most GreatAbdulkadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdulkarim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdulla — Servant of GodAbdullah — Servant of GodAbdullahi — Servant of GodAbdullateef — Servant of the Gentle, the SubtleAbdulmajeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdulmalik — Servant of the KingAbdulmohsen — Servant of the Doer of GoodAbdulmumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdulrahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdulrahmani — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdulrasheed — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdulrazak — Servant of the ProviderAbdulsalam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdulwahab — Servant of the BestowerAbdulwasiu — Servant of the All-EncompassingAbdur-Rahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdurakhman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdurrahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbeid — Little servant (of God)Abid — Worshipper, devoted servant of GodAbideen — Worshippers, the devoutAbidin — Worshippers, the devoutAbolfazl — Father of virtue; man of excellenceAbou — Father of; short for AboubakarAboubakar — Name of the first Caliph, Abu BakrAbraar — The righteous, the piousAbrar — The righteous, the piousAbror — The righteous, the pious onesAbsar — Eyes, vision, insightAbshar — WaterfallAbshir — Rejoice, receive good newsAbu Bakr — Father of the young camelAbu-Bakr — Father of the young camelAbubakar — Father of the young camelAbubakari — Form of Abu Bakr, the first CaliphAbubakr — Father of the young camel; early riserAbul — Father ofAbuzar — Father of Dharr; after the Companion Abu DharrAdam — The first man; of the earthAdama — Of the earth; form of AdamAdamu — Adam, the first man and ProphetAdan — Form of Adam, the first manAdeel — Just, fair; equal, peerAdeem — Surface of the earth; expanse of the skyAdel — Just, fairAdem — Adam, the first human and ProphetAden — Eden; lasting abode; the city of AdenAdham — Black, dark; a black horseAdhan — Call to prayer, announcementAdi — Often explained as 'the first to charge'Adil — Just, fair, uprightAditya — Sun; son of AditiAdnaan — Settler; one who settles in a placeAdnan — Settler; ancestor of the northern ArabsAdnane — Settler; ancestor of the northern ArabsAfaaq — HorizonsAfaq — Horizons, far reaches of the worldAffan — Chaste, modestAfiq — One who excels and surpasses others in virtueAflah — More successful, prosperousAfroz — Illuminating, one who lights upAfsar — Crown; officer, chiefAfshin — Title of the princes of OsrushanaAftab — The sun, sunshineAfzal — Best, most excellent, superiorAga — Master, lord, chiefAgha — Lord, master, chiefAghaa — Lord, master, chiefAghiles — Leopard, panther (as usually explained)Agron — Name of an Illyrian kingAgus — Born in August; venerableAhad — The One, uniqueAhd — Pledge, promise, covenantAhmad — Most praiseworthy, most praisingAhmadu — Most praiseworthyAhmadullah — One who praises God greatlyAhmar — Red; of ruddy complexionAhmed — Most praised, most praiseworthyAhmet — Most praiseworthyAhnaf — One with a curved foot; inclined toward truthAhsan — Best, most beautiful, finestAibek — Moon lord; noble as the moonAidil — Festival; EidAijaz — Miracle; inimitabilityAimal — Usually explained as hope, aspirationAiman — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAirat — Amazement, wonderAjlaan — Quick, swift, hurryingAjmal — Most beautiful, handsomestAjwad — Most generous; finest, bestAkbar — Greater, greatestAkeel — Wise, intelligentAkeem — WiseAkhlaaq — Good character, moralsAkhlaq — Good character, moralsAkhmed — Most praised, most praiseworthyAkhtar — Star; good fortuneAkhter — StarAkib — Successor, the one who comes lastAkif — Devoted; one who stays in worshipAkil — Wise, intelligentAkin — Wave, rush, raid (Turkish); brave man (Yoruba)Akmal — Most complete, most perfectAkram — Most generous, most nobleAksel — Leopard, pantherAktar — StarAl-Harith — Ploughman, cultivator; one who strivesAl-Hubab — Beloved; also an old name for a snakeAl-Waleed — The newborn childAl-Yasa — The Prophet ElishaAlaa — Blessings, favours of GodAlam — World, universeAlamgir — World-conqueror, seizer of the worldAlan — Uncertain; often said 'little rock' or 'handsome' (Celtic)Alassane — The handsome, the goodAlawi — Of ʿAli; descendant of ʿAliAlbaraa — Innocence; freedom from faultAleem — All-knowing; learnedAlem — World; learned oneAlen — Handsome; little rockAlhagie — The pilgrimAlhaji — One who has performed the HajjAlhasan — The handsome, the goodAlhassan — The handsome, the goodAli — High, exalted, nobleAlif — The first letter of the Arabic alphabetAlikhan — Ali the ruler; exalted khanAlim — Knowing, learned, knowledgeableAliou — High, exaltedAlioune — High, exaltedAlireza — ʿAli al-Riḍa, the eighth ImamAlisher — Ali the lionAliyu — High, exalted (Hausa form of Ali)Almaz — DiamondAlmir — The prince, the commanderAlp — Hero, brave warriorAlparslan — Heroic lionAlpha — Learned man, Islamic scholarAltaf — Kindnesses, favours, gracesAltair — The flyer; name of a bright starAltamash — Name of a Delhi sultan; meaning debatedAly — High, exalted, nobleAmaan — Safety, protection, peaceAmadou — Most praiseworthyAmadu — Most praiseworthy; form of AhmadAman — Safety, protection, peaceAmanullah — Protection and safety of GodAmar — Long-lived, one who builds and prospersAmayas — Leopard, pantherAmazigh — Free man; a BerberAmeen — Trustworthy, faithful, reliableAmeer — Prince, commander, leaderAmer — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAmgad — Most glorious, most nobleAmidou — One who praises God; praiseworthyAmiir — Prince, leader, commanderAmin — Trustworthy, faithfulAmine — Trustworthy, faithfulAminu — Trustworthy, faithful (Hausa form of Amin)Amir — Prince, commander, leaderAmirali — Commander Ali; prince AliAmiram — My people is exaltedAmirhossein — Prince Husayn; commander HusaynAmiri — Prince, commander, leaderAmirul — Leader of, prince ofAmjad — Most glorious, most nobleAmjed — Most glorious, most nobleAmmaar — One who builds and brings life; long-livedAmmar — Builder, one who brings life; long-livedAmr — Life, long lifeAnar — PomegranateAnas — Friendliness, warmth, good companyAnass — Friendliness, warmth, companionshipAndi — Noble; a Bugis aristocratic titleAndika — Usually explained as gift; also one who speaksAneeq — Elegant, neat, handsomeAnees — Close friend, intimate companionAnir — Angel (as usually explained)Anis — Companion, friendly, comfortingAniss — Friendly, close companionAnjum — StarsAnmol — Priceless, invaluableAnouar — Lights, radianceAntara — Brave (Arabic hero's name); inner, intimate (Bengali)Anvar — Brighter, most radiantAnwar — More radiant, luminous, brightAqa — Master, lord, sirAqeel — Wise, intelligent, sensibleAqib — Successor, the one who comes lastAqil — Wise, intelligent, sensibleArafa — Arafah, the plain of the HajjAram — Calm, peaceful, tranquilAras — Named after the Aras riverArash — Name of Iran's legendary archer heroArbaaz — Usually explained as eagle or falconArben — Albanian; from ArbënArda — Usually explained as successor, followerArdalan — Name of a historic Kurdish dynastyArdavan — Artabanus; name of Parthian kingsArdo — Leader, clan headAreeb — Clever, skilful, intelligentAreef — Knowledgeable, expert; leaderAref — Knowing, wise; one who knows GodArezki — Blessed with provisionArfan — Knowledge, recognition, gratitudeArham — Most merciful, more compassionateAria — Noble; AryanArief — Knowing, wiseArif — Knowing, wise, learnedArio — Noble; AryanArjanit — From the Arianiti noble familyArlind — Born of gold, golden-bornArmaghan — Gift, souvenirArman — Hope, ideal, aspirationArmin — Name of a Shahnameh princeArqam — Speckled, marked; a Companion's nameArsal — Usually explained as sent, messengerArsalan — LionArsen — Strong, masculineArsh — ThroneArshad — Most rightly guidedArshia — Of the throne, heavenlyArshiya — Of the throne; heavenlyArslan — LionArtan — GoldenArvin — Usually explained as trial, experienceArya — Noble; IranianAryan — NobleArzhang — Name of Mani's illustrated bookAsad — LionAsadullah — Lion of GodAsaf — Gatherer; name of Solomon's ministerAseel — Of noble origin, genuineAsem — Protector, guardianAshfaq — Kindness, compassionAshik — Lover, devoted oneAshkan — Arsaces; founder of the Parthian kingsAshour — Born on Ashura, the tenth of MuharramAshraf — Most noble, most honourableAshraful — Most noble of (as in Ashraful Islam)Asif — Gatherer; name of Solomon's ministerAsil — Noble, genuine, of pure originAsim — Protector, guardianAskar — Army, soldier; loftyAslam — Safest, most sound, most secureAslan — LionAslanbek — Lion lordAsrar — Secrets, mysteriesAssane — Handsome, goodAsser — Captivating, one who captivatesAswad — BlackAsylbek — Noble lord, precious chiefAta — Gift, bestowalAtabay — Rich like his forefathers; noble elderAtakan — Of ancestral blood; noble descentAtal — Hero, championAteeq — Freed; ancient, nobleAtef — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAthar — Purest, most pureAthumani — Form of Uthman, the third CaliphAtif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAtiqullah — Freed by GodAttia — Gift, presentAudu — Servant (of God)Awab — One who often turns back to GodAwad — Compensation, recompenseAwais — Little wolf; little giftAwaiz — Reward, compensation, giftAwale — Lucky, fortunateAwni — Helpful; my helperAws — Wolf; giftAxmed — Most praiseworthyAyaan — Usually explained as gift of GodAyad — Strength, support; firmAyan — Usually explained as gift, eraAyaz — Frosty clear night; cold, crisp airAybars — Moon panther; strong as a leopardAyberk — Strong and firm as the moonAydin — Bright, enlightened, educatedAyed — One who returns; visitorAyham — Brave, bold; one who fears nothingAyman — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAymen — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAyoob — Prophet JobAyoub — Prophet Job, the patient oneAyub — Prophet Job, the patient oneAyur — Moon; monthAyyash — Full of life, one who lives longAyyub — Prophet Job, the patient oneAzaan — The call to prayerAzad — Free, independentAzamat — Greatness, majesty; a valiant manAzan — The call to prayerAzar — Fire; ninth month of the Persian yearAzat — Free, nobleAzeem — Great, magnificentAzeez — Mighty, beloved, preciousAzhar — Most radiant, shining, luminousAzim — Great, magnificentAziz — Mighty, honoured, dearAzizbek — Dear and noble lordAzlan — LionAzmi — Resolute, of firm determinationAzzam — Very determined, resolute