Muslim
Muslim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who submits to God”.
| Meaning | One who submits to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مسلم |
| Pronunciation | MUS-lim |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — peace, submission |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muslim
Muslim means 'one who submits' to God and is the name of every follower of Islam. As a personal name it has a long history: Imam Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj compiled Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, one of the two most trusted hadith collections, and Muslim ibn ʿAqīl, cousin of al-Ḥusayn, is honoured especially by Shia Muslims.
Is Muslim a Muslim name?
Yes. Muslim is an Islamic name meaning 'one who submits to God', carried by the great hadith scholar Imam Muslim.
Is Muslim in the Quran?
Of the believers the Quran says: 'He named you Muslims before and in this (revelation)' (Quran 22:78).
Where is the name Muslim used?
Used in Iraq, Central Asia, the Caucasus and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Muslim
- Muslim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Muslim baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muslim mean?
Muslim means 'One who submits to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Muslim a Muslim name?
Yes. Muslim is an Islamic name meaning 'one who submits to God', carried by the great hadith scholar Imam Muslim.
How do you write Muslim in Arabic?
Muslim is written مسلم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muslim?
Muslim is pronounced MUS-lim.
Is Muslim mentioned in the Quran?
Of the believers the Quran says: 'He named you Muslims before and in this (revelation)' (Quran 22:78).