Muslim Boy Names Starting with M
Muslim boy names beginning with the letter M, 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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300 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.
Maahir — Skilled, expert, proficientMaajid — Glorious, noble, illustriousMaalik — Owner, masterMaarij — Ways of ascent, stairwaysMaasoom — Innocent, protected from sinMaaz — Protected; refuge, place of shelterMaazin — Rain cloud; generousMacit — Glorious, nobleMagaji — Heir, successorMagdi — Glorious, my gloryMagdy — Glorious, my gloryMagomed — Praised (the name of the Prophet ﷺ)Magomedali — Muhammad and AliMahad — Thanks, gratitudeMahama — Praised; form of MuhammadMahamadou — Praised, praiseworthyMahamane — Praised, praiseworthyMahamed — Praised, commendableMahan — Of the moon, moon-likeMahboob — Beloved, dearMahdi — Rightly guided oneMaheer — Skilled, expertMaher — Skilled, expertMahfuz — Protected, preserved, guardedMahir — Skilled, expertMahjoob — Veiled, hidden, protectedMahmood — Praised, praiseworthyMahmoud — Praised, praiseworthyMahmud — Praised, commendableMahmudul — Praised one of (as in Mahmudul Hasan)Mahmut — Praised, praiseworthyMahyar — Friend of the moonMaikudi — Wealthy oneMainasara — One who has victoryMaisara — Ease, comfort, prosperityMajd — Glory, honour, nobilityMajdi — Glorious; my gloryMajdy — Glorious, honourableMajed — Glorious, noble, honourableMajeed — Glorious, most honourableMajid — Glorious, nobleMakeen — Firm, established, of high standingMakhtoum — Hidden, concealed, kept safeMaktoum — Concealed, kept secret, discreetMalek — Owner, master; kingMalick — King, owner, masterMalik — Owner, master; kingMamadi — Praised (Muhammad)Mamadou — Praised, praiseworthyMamady — Praised (Muhammad)Mamdouh — Praised, commendedMame — Grandparent, honoured ancestorMamman — Praised (form of Muhammad)Mamoudou — Praised, commendableMamuda — Praised, commendableMamun — Trustworthy, safe, reliableManaar — Lighthouse, beacon, guiding lightManan — Generous bestower of favoursManar — Lighthouse, beaconMani — Name of the third-century painter-prophet ManiManik — Ruby, precious gemManouchehr — Legendary king of the ShahnamehMansoor — Victorious, aided by GodMansour — Victorious, aided by GodMansur — Victorious, divinely aidedManzoor — Approved, accepted, looked upon favourablyMaqbool — Accepted, well-likedMarat — Desired, wish (as a form of Murad)Marouane — Flint stone; solid, firmMarwan — Solid stone, flint; firmMasih — The Messiah, the anointed oneMasood — Fortunate, lucky, happyMasoud — Fortunate, lucky, blessed with happinessMasroor — Happy, delighted, joyfulMassinissa — Name of the ancient Numidian kingMassoud — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasud — Fortunate, lucky, happyMasudi — Fortunate, happyMatar — RainMateen — Firm, strong, steadfastMatiullah — Obedient to GodMaxamed — Praised, praiseworthyMaxamuud — Praised, praiseworthyMazahir — Manifestations, appearancesMazen — Rain clouds; generousMazhar — Manifestation, appearanceMazigh — Free man; short form of AmazighMazin — Rain clouds; generousMazyar — Name of a prince of TabaristanMbaraka — BlessedMbark — BlessedMbwana — Young master, lordMd — Short for Muhammad, praised oneMedhat — Praise, commendationMehboob — Beloved, dearly lovedMehdi — Rightly guidedMehdy — Rightly guidedMehedi — Rightly guided oneMehmed — Praised, praiseworthyMehmet — Praised, praiseworthyMehmet Ali — Praised and exaltedMehmood — Praised, praiseworthyMehran — Kind, loving; related to mehr (love, sun)Mehrdad — Gift of the sun; given by MehrMerdan — Brave, manly; men of courageMersad — Watchtower, place of observationMert — Brave, manly, trustworthyMeshaal — Torch, guiding lightMeshal — Torch, flame that lights the wayMeshari — Traditional Gulf name, usually linked to trading or acquiringMesut — Happy, fortunateMete — Name of the Hunnic ruler Mete HanMetehan — Mete the ruler; brave khanMidhat — Praise, commendationMiftah — Key, openerMikaeel — Name of the archangel MichaelMikael — Name of the archangel MichaelMikail — Name of the archangel Michael; 'Who is like God?'Mikhail — Name of the archangel MichaelMilad — Birth; birthdayMinhal — Spring, watering placeMiqdad — Name of the Companion al-MiqdadMiraç — Ascension; ladder to the heavensMirghani — Of the al-Mirghani familyMirwais — Noble chief named WaisMirza — Prince, son of a noblemanMisbah — Lamp, lanternMishaal — Torch, lightMishal — Torch, lightMishari — Traditional Gulf name, usually linked to trading or acquiringMishary — Traditional Gulf name; meaning debatedMizan — Balance, scale; justiceMoataz — Proud, one who takes pride and strengthMoaz — Protected; one who has found refugeMoazam — Honoured, revered, made greatMoazzam — Honoured, exalted, highly respectedMobin — Clear, evident, manifestMoctar — The chosen oneModibbo — Learned man, Islamic scholarModou — Praised (short for Muhammad)Modu — Praised (form of Muhammad)Moeen — Helper, supporterMohab — Revered, held in awe; dignifiedMohamad — Praised, praiseworthyMohamed — Praised, praiseworthyMohamedi — Praised, praiseworthyMohammad — Praised, praiseworthyMohammadreza — Muhammad and Riḍa combinedMohammed — Praised, praiseworthyMohamud — Praised, praiseworthyMohanad — Sword of Indian steelMohand — Praised (Kabyle form of Muhammad)Mohannad — Sword of Indian steel; a sharp swordMohd — Praised, praiseworthyMohib — Lover, loving friendMohsen — Benefactor, one who does goodMohsin — One who does good, benefactorMoin — Helper, supporterMoiz — One who gives honour and strengthMojeed — GloriousMokrane — The great one, the eldestMomin — Believer, man of faithMomodou — Praised (Muhammad)Moncef — Just, fair-mindedMongi — Rescuer, delivererMonir — Shining, luminous, brightMoniruzzaman — Light of the ageMoosa — Prophet MosesMoqtada — One who is followed as an exampleMor — Form of Umar, the second CaliphMorshed — Guide, spiritual guideMortaza — Chosen, one who is approved (by God)Morteza — One with whom God is pleased; chosenMoshood — Witnessed, well-attestedMostafa — The chosen oneMotahhar — Purified, made pureMotasem — One who holds fast (to God)Motaz — Honoured, dignified, proudMouad — Protected, one granted refugeMouaz — Protected, sheltered by GodMouhamed — Praised, praiseworthyMouloud — Newborn; born on the Prophet's birthdayMounir — Shining, luminousMourad — Desired; goal, aimMousa — Name of the Prophet MosesMoussa — Moses, Prophet of GodMoustafa — The chosen oneMoustapha — The chosen oneMoutaz — Proud, honoured, one who takes pride (in God)Mozammel — The one wrapped in garmentsMtumwa — Servant (of God)Mu'awiya — Name of the Companion and caliph MuawiyaMuaawiyah — Traditionally explained as a young fox or howling cubMuaaz — Protected, granted refugeMuadh — Protected, one given refugeMuataz — Proud, strong through honourMuath — Protected by God, granted refugeMuaz — Protected, shieldedMuazu — Protected, given refugeMuazzam — Honoured, revered, exaltedMubarak — BlessedMubashir — Bringer of good newsMubashshir — Bringer of good newsMubasshir — Bringer of good newsMubeen — Clear, manifest, evidentMubin — Clear, manifest, making things plainMudashiru — The one wrapped in a cloakMudasir — The one wrapped in a cloakMudassar — The one wrapped in a cloak (a title of the Prophet ﷺ)Mudassir — The one wrapped in a cloak (a title of the Prophet ﷺ)Mudathir — The cloaked oneMuddassir — The one wrapped in a cloakMuddathir — The one wrapped in a cloakMufid — Useful, beneficial, helpfulMufutau — KeyMuhajir — Emigrant, one who migrates for GodMuhamed — Praised, praiseworthyMuhammad — Praised, praiseworthyMuhammadali — Praised and exalted (Muhammad + Ali)Muhammadu — Praised, praiseworthyMuhammed — Praiseworthy, much praisedMuhanna — Congratulated, one who lives in easeMuhannad — Sword (of Indian steel)Muhib — Lover, one who lovesMuhidin — Reviver of the religionMuhsen — Benefactor, one who does goodMuhsin — Benefactor, one who does goodMuideen — Helper of the faithMujahid — One who strives, strugglerMujeeb — One who responds, answerer of prayersMujib — One who answers, responsiveMujo — Diminutive of Mustafa or MuhamedMujtaba — Chosen, selectedMukarram — Honoured, reveredMukhlis — Sincere, devotedMukhtar — Chosen, selectedMuktar — Chosen, selectedMulia — Noble, honourable, gloriousMulyadi — Noble and excellentMumtaz — Distinguished, excellentMumuni — Believer, faithfulMunawar — Illuminated, filled with lightMuneeb — One who turns to God in repentanceMuneer — Shining, light-givingMunir — Shining, light-givingMuniru — Radiant, giving lightMuntadhar — The awaited oneMuntadher — The awaited one; one who waitsMunther — Warner, one who cautionsMuqrin — Capable, able to master; one who joinsMuqtada — One who is followed as an exampleMurad — Wish, desired goalMurali — FluteMurari — Enemy of the demon Mura (Krishna)Murat — Wish, desired goalMurid — Seeker, disciple, one who desiresMuritala — Chosen, one who is pleasingMurod — Wish, desired goalMursal — Sent one, messengerMurshed — Guide, spiritual guide, one who shows the right wayMurshid — Guide, one who leads arightMurtada — Chosen, approved, well-pleasingMurtadha — One who is pleasing; approved by GodMurtala — Chosen, one with whom God is pleasedMurtaza — Chosen one, one with whom God is pleasedMus'ab — Strong, unyielding; hard to tameMusa — Prophet MosesMusab — Strong, hard to tame (like a stallion)Musaddiq — One who confirms the truthMusah — Name of the Prophet MosesMusawwir — The Fashioner, giver of formMushahid — Observer, eyewitnessMushfiq — Compassionate, caring, tenderMushtaq — Longing, full of yearningMuslim — One who submits to GodMussa — Moses, the ProphetMustaf — Chosen, selectedMustafa — The chosen oneMustaneer — Enlightened, illuminatedMustapha — The chosen oneMustaqeem — Upright, straight, steadfastMutahar — Purified, pure, cleansedMutahhar — Purified, made pureMutaib — One who wears out his rivals; tirelessMutasem — One who holds fast (to God); protectedMutasim — One who holds fast to GodMutaz — Proud, honoured, mightyMuteb — One who wears out his rivals; tirelessMutee — ObedientMutim — One who feeds others, generous providerMutiu — ObedientMutlaq — Free, unrestricted, absoluteMuuse — Prophet Mūsā (Moses)Muzaffar — Victorious, triumphantMuzamil — The one wrapped in garmentsMuzammil — The one wrapped in garmentsMuzzammil — The one wrapped in garmentsMwalimu — TeacherMwinyi — Lord, master, ownerMyrat — Desire, goal, what is wished for