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Bosnian & Albanian Muslim Names

Muslim names from Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo and the Balkans. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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177 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

Abas — Stern, lion-likeAbidin — Worshippers, the devoutAdem — Adam, the first human and ProphetAgron — Name of an Illyrian kingAhmet — Most praiseworthyAlem — World; learned oneAlen — Handsome; little rockAlmir — The prince, the commanderAmar — Long-lived, one who builds and prospersAmer — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAmir — Prince, commander, leaderAmjed — Most glorious, most nobleArben — Albanian; from ArbënArjanit — From the Arianiti noble familyArlind — Born of gold, golden-bornArmin — Name of a Shahnameh princeArtan — GoldenBakir — One who probes deeply into knowledgeBekim — BlessingBekir — Young camel; first-born, earlyBenjamin — Son of the right hand; favoured sonBerat — Innocence, freedom from sin; a decreeBesim — Smiling, cheerfulBesnik — Loyal, faithfulBujar — Generous, nobleBurak — The Buraq; swift as lightningCafer — Stream, small riverCahid — One who strives and makes effortCelal — Majesty, greatness, gloryCemal — Beauty, graceCemil — Beautiful, handsomeCevher — Jewel, gem; essenceDamir — Giver of peace (Slavic); iron, strong (Turkic)Daniel — God is my judgeDardan — Dardanian, of the DardaniDavud — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDavut — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDemir — IronDervis — Dervish; humble seeker of GodDino — Short form of names ending in -dinoDren — Deer; from DrenicaDriton — Light, bringer of lightDžemal — Beauty, graceEdhem — Dark; black horseEdin — Usually explained as 'of the faith'Ejub — Prophet JobEkrem — Most generous, most nobleEldar — Ruler of the land, keeper of the peopleElvis — Of uncertain origin; possibly 'all-wise'Emin — Trustworthy, faithfulEmir — Commander, prince, leaderEnes — Friendliness, warm companionshipEnis — Close friend, warm companionEnsar — Helpers (of the Prophet)Erkan — Pillars; dignitaries, leading menErmin — Bosnian name, usually linked to Armin/HermanEyup — Prophet JobFaruk — One who distinguishes right from wrongFatih — Conqueror, one who opensFatmir — Good fortune, luckyFerhad — Name of the hero of Farhad and ShirinFerhan — Happy, joyfulFerhat — Turkish form of FarhadFerid — Unique, matchless, one of a kindFerit — Unique, matchlessFikret — Thought, reflectionFitim — Victory, gainFlorent — Flourishing, bloomingFuat — HeartFurkan — Criterion between truth and falsehoodGentian — Named after Illyrian king GentiusGranit — Granite; strong as stoneGëzim — Joy, happinessHakan — Ruler, sovereign, emperorHalid — Eternal, everlastingHalil — Close friend, intimate companionHamdi — Of praise, praiseworthyHamdy — Of praise; one who praises GodHamit — One who praises God, thankfulHamze — Strong, steadfast; name of the Prophet's uncleHanefi — Follower of the Hanafi school; uprightHaris — Guardian, protector, watchmanHarun — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Hasib — Esteemed, noble; reckonerHasim — One who breaks bread for othersHazim — Resolute, determined, prudentHelmy — Forbearing, gentle, patientHikmet — WisdomHüseyin — Little handsome one, goodIlir — IllyrianIsmet — Protection, purity, sinlessnessIzzat — Honour, respect, dignityJasmin — Jasmine flowerKadir — Powerful, capableKasim — One who distributes, dividerKemal — Perfection, completenessKenan — Canaan; the land of CanaanKerem — Generosity, nobilityKerim — Generous, noble, honourableKujtim — Memory, remembranceLebib — Intelligent, sensibleLevent — Handsome, brave young manLiridon — One who wants freedomLulzim — Blossoming, floweringLutfi — Kind, gentle, graciousMehmed — Praised, praiseworthyMehmet — Praised, praiseworthyMehmet Ali — Praised and exaltedMersad — Watchtower, place of observationMesut — Happy, fortunateMidhat — Praise, commendationMirza — Prince, son of a noblemanMuaz — Protected, shieldedMuhamed — Praised, praiseworthyMuhidin — Reviver of the religionMujo — Diminutive of Mustafa or MuhamedMurat — Wish, desired goalNadim — Companion, confidantNaeem — Bliss, blessing, comfortNaser — Helper, one who brings victoryNebil — Noble, honourableNedim — Companion, close friendNejm — StarNesim — Gentle breezeNihad — Elevated, high ground; risingOmer — Long-lived, flourishingOrhan — Commander, great khan (debated)Osman — Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliphRajab — The seventh Islamic month; honouredRamazan — The month of fasting, RamadanRamiz — One who signals; symbolRashad — Right guidance, sound judgementRecep — The month of Rajab; honouredRefaat — Elevation, high rank, eminenceRefik — Kind companion, gentle friendReşit — Rightly guided, mature, wiseRifat — High rank, elevation, dignityRijad — Gardens, meadowsRiza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasureRıza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasureSabit — Firm, steadfast, constantSadik — Truthful, sincere, faithfulSafet — The purest, the choicest partSamir — Evening companion, entertaining friendSead — Happy, fortunateSelim — Safe, sound, wholeSelman — Safe, peacefulSemir — Pleasant companion, evening talkSenad — Support, relianceSherif — Noble, honourableShkelzen — Shining, radiantShpëtim — Salvation, rescueSinan — SpearheadSuat — Good fortune, happinessSüleyman — Name of a Prophet; man of peaceTahsin — Improvement, beautificationTarik — Night visitor, morning starTemim — Complete, perfect, strongTevfik — Success granted by GodVahid — Unique, matchless, one of a kindValon — WaveVedad — Love, friendship, affectionVedat — Love, friendshipVedran — Clear, bright, cheerfulVelid — Newborn childVisar — TreasureXhevdet — Excellence, goodnessYakup — Jacob; one who followsYlli — The starZaeem — Leader, chief; guarantorZamir — Conscience, inner heartZekeriya — God has remembered (Zechariah)Zeki — Intelligent, clever; pureZijad — Growth, increase, abundanceZlatan — GoldenZulfikar — The sword of ʿAliŞerif — Noble, honourable

Girl names (172)

Aamila — Hard-working, one who actsAanisa — Friendly, good-natured; young ladyAda — IslandAdila — Just, fair, upright womanAdna — Eden; the garden of ParadiseAhsen — Best, most beautifulAida — Returning; visitorAjla — Generally explained as moon halo, glowAldina — Feminine of Aldin; generally linked to ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn, 'nobility of the faith'Alina — Usually explained as 'noble' or 'light'Alma — Soul (Spanish); nurturing (Latin)Almira — Usually explained as 'princess' or 'noble lady'Amira — Princess, leaderAmra — Life, long life (feminine of Amr)Anisa — Friendly, good-natured companionAnisah — Friendly, warm companionArdita — Golden dayArifa — Knowing, wise womanArta — GoldenAyla — Halo of light around the moonAysenur — Aisha's light; light of lifeAyşe — Alive, living, full of lifeAzize — Beloved, precious, honouredAzra — Virgin, maiden; pureBedia — Wonderful, unique, originalBehija — Joyful, delightful, radiantBehiye — Radiant, beautifulBelma — Debated; often explained as innocent, pureBesa — Faith, pledge, word of honourBetul — Chaste, wholly devoted to GodBlerina — Green, freshBlerta — Green, fresh, youthfulBusra — Good news, glad tidingsCemile — BeautifulCennet — Paradise, gardenDalila — Guide, one who leads the wayDefne — Laurel tree, bay leafDerya — Sea, oceanDonika — Name of Skanderbeg's wifeDrita — The lightDzana — Soul, dear oneDželila — Great, exalted, honourableDženana — Beloved; gardens of ParadiseEdina — Faithful, devoted (from dīn, 'faith')Elif — Alif, first letter of the Arabic alphabetElma — AppleEmel — Hope, wishEmina — Trustworthy, faithful; safeEmine — Trustworthy, faithful; safeEmira — Princess, leaderEnisa — Friendly, warm companionErmina — Feminine form of ErminEsma — Lofty, eminent; namesEsra — Night journeyFadila — Virtue, moral excellenceFahira — Splendid, excellent, distinguishedFata — Short form of FatimaFatjona — Our fortune, our luckFatma — One who weans; one who abstainsFazila — Virtue, moral excellenceFerida — Unique, precious, matchlessFeride — Unique, precious, incomparableFethiye — Victory; conquestFidan — Sapling, young treeFirdevs — Paradise; the highest gardenFitore — VictoryFlutura — ButterflyGamze — Dimple; a playful glanceGonca — RosebudGulsen — Rose gardenHafiza — Guardian; woman who memorises the QuranHafize — Guardian; woman who has memorised the QuranHalime — Gentle, patient, forbearingHamida — PraiseworthyHamide — Praiseworthy, commendableHanife — Upright, true in faithHasiba — Esteemed, of noble lineageHatidža — Name of the Prophet's first wifeIlma — Knowledge, learningIrem — Garden of paradiseIrma — Whole, universalJasmina — Jasmine flowerKerime — Generous, nobleKudsiye — Holy, sacredLamija — Shining, radiantLebibe — Intelligent, sensibleLejla — Night; dark-haired beautyLirije — Freedom, libertyLütfiye — Gentle, kindMaaida — Table spread with foodMadiha — Praised, praiseworthyMadina — City; the City of the ProphetMaida — Table spread with foodMajda — Glorious, nobleMediha — Praiseworthy, praisedMedina — The city; the Prophet's city of MadinahMejrema — Form of Maryam, mother of IsaMelek — AngelMelike — QueenMelis — HoneybeeMelisa — Honeybee; lemon balmMercan — CoralMerima — Form of Maryam, mother of IsaMerjem — Bosnian form of Maryam (Mary)Merve — Marwa, the hill in Mecca; a fragrant shrubMeymune — Blessed, fortunateMimoza — Mimosa flowerMira — Peace, world (Slavic); wonderful (Latin)Mirela — Admirable, wonderfulMünevver — Illuminated, radiant, enlightenedMünire — Radiant, luminousNadin — HopeNajeeha — Successful, prosperousNajiba — Noble, excellentNajiha — Successful, prosperousNasiha — Sincere adviser, one who counselsNecla — Woman with large, beautiful eyesNefise — Precious, valuableNejla — Having large, beautiful eyesNergis — Narcissus flowerNermin — Soft, gentle, delicateNermina — Soft, gentle, tenderPinar — Spring, water sourceRabea — The fourth (daughter)Rameeza — Usually explained as sign, symbolRaziye — Content, satisfied, pleasedRukiye — Rising, ascending; gentleRukiyya — Ascent, risingRumeysa — Name of a woman CompanionRuya — Dream, visionSabahat — Beauty, fairness of faceSabiha — Beautiful, bright like the morningSabina — Sabine womanSabira — PatientSafiye — Pure, sincere, chosenSaliha — Righteous, pious womanSamra — Brown-skinned, tawnySeher — Pre-dawn, early morningSelima — Safe, sound, unblemishedSelin — Usually explained as flowing water, streamSelma — Peaceful, safeSemira — Pleasant companion in conversationSena — Praise; brillianceSenada — Support, relianceSevda — Passionate love, longingSharifa — Noble, honourableShqipe — Albanian; eagleSibel — Usually explained as a kind of wildflowerSofia — WisdomSuad — Happiness, good fortuneSude — Usually explained as pure, or the black stone of the KaabaSumeja — Classical name of Sumayya, first martyr of IslamSumeyye — Name of the first martyr of IslamSureyya — The Pleiades star clusterTamara — Date palmTesnim — A spring in ParadiseTeuta — Name of an Illyrian queenTugba — Blessedness; a tree of ParadiseVahida — Unique, incomparableValbona — Named after the Valbona valleyVefa — Loyalty, faithfulnessVildan — Youths (servants) of ParadiseVjosa — Named after the Vjosa riverVlora — Named after the city of VlorëYasemin — Jasmine flowerZehra — Radiant, luminous; blossomZerina — GoldenZeynep — A fragrant plant; ornament (form of Zaynab)Zumra — Group, company, communityZübeyde — Cream, the best part; excellentŞerife — Noble, honourable womanŠemsa — Sun; sun-like, radiant