Bangladeshi & Bengali Muslim Names

Muslim names in their Bengali forms, used in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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

Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God Abdul Waheed — Servant of the One Abdul-Aleem — Servant of the All-Knowing Abdul-Awwal — Servant of the First Abdul-Bari — Servant of the Maker Abdul-Ghafoor — Servant of the All-Forgiving Abdul-Hannan — Servant of the Most Compassionate Abdul-Haseeb — Servant of the Reckoner Abdul-Hayy — Servant of the Ever-Living Abdul-Jami — Servant of the Gatherer Abdul-Kabeer — Servant of the Most Great Abdul-Khabir — Servant of the All-Aware Abdul-Majid — Servant of the Glorious, the Noble Abdul-Mannan — Servant of the Bestower of favours Abdul-Mateen — Servant of the Firm, the Strong Abdul-Matin — Servant of the Firm, the Steadfast Abdul-Muhaimin — Servant of the Guardian Abdul-Muhaymin — Servant of the Guardian Abdul-Muid — Servant of the Restorer Abdul-Muizz — Servant of the Giver of Honour Abdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who Answers Abdul-Mujib — Servant of the Answerer of prayers Abdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of Security Abdul-Muqtadir — Servant of the All-Powerful Abdul-Musawwir — Servant of the Fashioner Abdul-Quddus — Servant of the Most Holy Abdul-Rafi — Servant of the One Who Raises Abdul-Saboor — Servant of the Most Patient Abdul-Samad — Servant of the Eternal Refuge Abdul-Sami — Servant of the All-Hearing Abdul-Sattar — Servant of the One who conceals faults Abdul-Shaheed — Servant of the Witness Abdul-Wadood — Servant of the Most Loving Abdul-Wadud — Servant of the Most Loving Abdul-Wajid — Servant of the One Who Lacks Nothing Abdul-Waris — Servant of the Inheritor Abdulhaq — Servant of the Truth Abdulkabir — Servant of the Most Great Abid — Worshipper, devoted servant of God Abrar — The righteous, the pious Absar — Eyes, vision, insight Abul — Father of Afroz — Illuminating, one who lights up Aftab — The sun, sunshine Afzal — Best, most excellent, superior Ahad — The One, unique Ahnaf — One with a curved foot; inclined toward truth Ahsan — Best, most beautiful, finest Akhtar — Star; good fortune Akhter — Star Akib — Successor, the one who comes last Aktar — Star Alam — World, universe Alamgir — World-conqueror, seizer of the world Aleem — All-knowing; learned Alif — The first letter of the Arabic alphabet Alim — Knowing, learned, knowledgeable Altaf — Kindnesses, favours, graces Amaan — Safety, protection, peace Amirul — Leader of, prince of Anis — Companion, friendly, comforting Anjum — Stars Antara — Brave (Arabic hero's name); inner, intimate (Bengali)Aqib — Successor, the one who comes last Areef — Knowledgeable, expert; leader Arshad — Most rightly guided Ashfaq — Kindness, compassion Ashik — Lover, devoted one Ashraf — Most noble, most honourable Ashraful — Most noble of (as in Ashraful Islam)Aslam — Safest, most sound, most secure Ateeq — Freed; ancient, noble Ayaan — Usually explained as gift of God Ayan — Usually explained as gift, era Azaan — The call to prayer Azan — The call to prayer Azeem — Great, magnificent Badiul — Wonder of, marvel of Barkat — Blessing, abundance Basheer — Bringer of good news Dayem — Everlasting, enduring Dayyan — Judge, the one who requites Deen — Religion, faith, way of life Delwar — Brave, courageous Dulal — Darling son, beloved child Ekram — Honouring, generosity, hospitality Emtiaz — Distinction, excellence Ershad — Guidance, direction Eslam — Islam; submission to God Fahim — Intelligent, understanding Faizan — Abundance, overflowing grace and bounty Farhad — Persian name of a legendary lover Farhan — Happy, glad, joyful Faruk — One who distinguishes right from wrong Fazal — Grace, favour, bounty Ferdous — Paradise Feroze — Victorious, successful Firoz — Victorious, prosperous Ghani — Rich, self-sufficient Ghaus — Help, rescuer Gulshan — Rose garden, flower garden Habibullah — Beloved of God Habibur — Beloved of (the Most Merciful)Hafeez — Protector, preserver, guardian Haider — Lion Hamim — Close, intimate friend Hanif — Upright in faith, true believer Hasib — Esteemed, noble; reckoner Hasnat — Good deeds, virtues Hossain — Little handsome one, good Humayun — Fortunate, blessed, royal Iftikhar — Pride, honour, distinction Imran — Father of Maryam; family of Imran Imtiaz — Distinction, excellence, privilege Inamullah — Gift or favour of God Iqbal — Good fortune, prosperity, success Irshaad — Guidance, direction to the right path Irshad — Guidance, direction Ishraq — Sunrise, radiance, illumination Ishtiaq — Longing, eager desire Islam — Submission to God; Islam Jahid — Ascetic, devout, abstinent Jobair — One who mends; little mender Jubair — One who mends, restores; little Jabr Jubayer — One who mends; strong, comforting Jubayr — Restorer; diminutive of Jabr Junaed — Little soldier; warrior Junaid — Little soldier, young warrior Kabeer — Great, grand Kabir — Great, elder Kafeel — Guarantor, sponsor, guardian Kaleem — One spoken to, speaker Kamrul — Moon of (the faith, etc.)Kawsar — Abundance; a river in Paradise Khairul — The best of; goodness of Labib — Sensible, intelligent, discerning Maasoom — Innocent, protected from sin Maaz — Protected; refuge, place of shelter Mahboob — Beloved, dear Mahfuz — Protected, preserved, guarded Mahmudul — Praised one of (as in Mahmudul Hasan)Majeed — Glorious, most honourable Mamun — Trustworthy, safe, reliable Manan — Generous bestower of favours Manik — Ruby, precious gem Manzoor — Approved, accepted, looked upon favourably Maqbool — Accepted, well-liked Masud — Fortunate, lucky, happy Mateen — Firm, strong, steadfast Md — Short for Muhammad, praised one Mehboob — Beloved, dearly loved Mehedi — Rightly guided one Mizan — Balance, scale; justice Moazam — Honoured, revered, made great Moazzam — Honoured, exalted, highly respected Mobin — Clear, evident, manifest Moeen — Helper, supporter Mohsin — One who does good, benefactor Moin — Helper, supporter Momin — Believer, man of faith Monir — Shining, luminous, bright Moniruzzaman — Light of the age Morshed — Guide, spiritual guide Mortaza — Chosen, one who is approved (by God)Motahhar — Purified, made pure Mozammel — The one wrapped in garments Muazzam — Honoured, revered, exalted Mubashir — Bringer of good news Mubashshir — Bringer of good news Mubasshir — Bringer of good news Mubeen — Clear, manifest, evident Mubin — Clear, manifest, making things plain Muhib — Lover, one who loves Mujahid — One who strives, struggler Mujeeb — One who responds, answerer of prayers Mujib — One who answers, responsive Mukarram — Honoured, revered Mukhlis — Sincere, devoted Mumtaz — Distinguished, excellent Munawar — Illuminated, filled with light Muneeb — One who turns to God in repentance Muneer — Shining, light-giving Murshed — Guide, spiritual guide, one who shows the right way Murshid — Guide, one who leads aright Mushfiq — Compassionate, caring, tender Mushtaq — Longing, full of yearning Muzammil — The one wrapped in garments Muzzammil — The one wrapped in garments Nabil — Noble, honourable, magnanimous Nadeem — Close companion, friend Nadim — Companion, confidant Naeem — Bliss, blessing, comfort Nafees — Precious, refined, exquisite Nakeeb — Chief, leader, representative Nakib — Leader, chief, representative Naseem — Gentle breeze Naseeruddin — Helper of the faith Nasim — Gentle breeze Naushad — Ever happy, newly joyful Nawab — Governor, deputy ruler, nobleman Nayeem — Bliss, comfort, delight Nazeer — Warner, one who gives warning Nazir — Warner; also observer or peer Nazmul — Star of (the faith)Numan — Blessing; red anemone; one who lives in comfort Nurul — Light of Nusrat — Help, support, victory Obaidul — Little servant of (followed by a Name of God)Obaidullah — Little servant of God Parvez — Victorious, fortunate Quddus — The Most Holy (a name of God)Qudoos — The Most Holy (a name of God)Rabbani — Godly, devoted to the Lord Rafi — Exalted, high, noble Rafid — Supporter; tributary river Rafiq — Companion, kind friend Rahil — Traveller, one who journeys Rahman — Most Merciful (a Name of God)Raihan — Sweet basil, fragrant plant Rais — Leader, chief, head Raiyan — Well-watered, one whose thirst is quenched Rakib — Watchful guardian, observer Raqeeb — Watchful guardian, observer Raqib — Guardian, watchful Rashed — Rightly guided, mature, wise Rayhaan — Sweet basil, fragrant plant Rayhan — Sweet basil, fragrance, divine provision Rayyaan — Well-watered; name of a gate of Paradise Rehman — The Most Merciful (a name of God)Rifat — High rank, elevation, dignity Riyad — Gardens, meadows Rizwan — God's good pleasure, acceptance Rumi — Of Rum (Anatolia)Sabbir — Very patient, enduring Saifuddin — Sword of the faith Saiful — Sword of (as in Sword of Islam)Saifullah — Sword of God Saim — One who fasts Sajid — One who prostrates to God Sakhawat — Generosity, open-handedness Sakib — Piercing, brightly shining Salahuddin — Righteousness of the faith Salauddin — Righteousness of the faith Sameen — Precious, valuable Sameer — Companion in evening talk, entertaining friend Samin — Precious, valuable Saqib — Piercing, brightly shining (star)Shabbir — Good, handsome (name of Imam Husayn)Shafi — Intercessor, one who pleads for others Shafiullah — Intercessor by God's leave Shahid — Witness; one who testifies Shahriar — King, sovereign Shakeeb — Gift, reward; generous Shakeel — Handsome, well-formed Shakib — Patient, enduring Shakil — Handsome, well-formed Shameem — Fragrance, sweet scent Shamim — Fragrance, sweet smell Shoaib — Name of the Prophet Shuʿayb Shohag — Affection, tenderness, love Shuvo — Auspicious, good, fortunate Siraj — Lamp, light Sohail — Canopus, a bright star Sohel — Canopus, a bright star Subhan — Glorification of God Sumon — Good-minded, kind-hearted Tahsin — Improvement, beautification Tamim — Complete, perfect, strong Tanvir — Illumination, ray of light Tanwir — Illumination, enlightenment Tauseef — Praise, commendation Tausif — Praise, description, commendation Tawhid — Oneness of God, monotheism Tayyab — Good, pure, wholesome Thamin — Precious, valuable Tofazzal — Grace, kindness, favour Touhid — Oneness of God, monotheism Tushar — Frost, snow Wadood — The Most Loving Wajid — Finder; one who is rich and lacks nothing Wasim — Handsome, graceful Yahiya — He lives; living Yameen — Right hand; blessed, fortunate Yousuf — Prophet Joseph; 'God increases'Zahed — Ascetic, devout, detached from worldly things Zahid — Ascetic, devout, detached from worldly things Zahin — Intelligent, sharp-minded Zainul — Beauty of, ornament of Zakir — One who remembers God Zaman — Time, era, age Zayan — Beautiful, adorned, radiant Zayyan — One who adorns, beautifier Zia — Light, brightness, radiance Ziauddin — Light of the faith Zillur — Shade of (the Merciful)Zulfikar — The sword of ʿAli

Girl names (212)

Aabida — Worshipper, devoted to God Abida — Worshipper, devoted to God Abir — Fragrance, scent of flowers Adeeba — Cultured, well-mannered, literary woman Adeebah — Cultured, well-mannered, literary woman Adiba — Cultured, refined, well-mannered Adibah — Cultured, refined, well-mannered Adina — Friday (Persian); delicate, gentle (Hebrew)Afreen — Praise, well done; admirable Afrin — Praise, admiration; well done Afroza — Illuminating, bright, radiant Afsana — Story, tale, legend Akter — Star Anika — Grace (as a form of Anna)Aniqa — Elegant, graceful, charming Aqsa — Farthest, most distant Begum — Lady, noblewoman, princess Bilkis — Name of the Queen of Sheba Bulbul — Nightingale Bushrah — Good news, glad tidings Dilruba — Heart-stealer, captivating beloved Eshrat — Joyful companionship, pleasure Fabiha — Usually explained as virtuous, excellent Fahima — Intelligent, wise Fahmeeda — Wise, understanding, intelligent Fahmida — Understanding, intelligent, wise Fareeha — Happy, joyful, cheerful Farhana — Happy, joyful Farheen — Happy, joyful Faria — Joyful, happy Fariha — Happy, joyful, cheerful Farzana — Wise, learned, intelligent Farzanah — Wise, learned Fehmeeda — Wise, understanding Fehmida — Wise, intelligent, understanding Firdous — Paradise Firoza — Turquoise Ghazala — Female gazelle Haajira — Name of Hagar, mother of Ismail Haamida — One who praises God Hafiza — Guardian; woman who memorises the Quran Hajira — Form of Hajar, mother of Prophet Ismail Haseena — Beautiful, lovely woman Hasina — Beautiful, lovely Hasinah — Beautiful, good Humaira — Little rosy one, fair-skinned Iffat — Chastity, purity, modesty Iqra — Read, recite Iram — Iram, the city of lofty pillars Ishrat — Joy, pleasure, delightful companionship Ishrath — Joy, pleasure, companionship Israt — Companionship, joy, pleasure Jahanara — Adorner of the world Jannat — Paradise, garden Jannatul — Garden of (as in Garden of Paradise)Jesmin — Jasmine flower Jharna — Waterfall, spring Juwairiya — Young girl, little maiden Kausar — Abundance; a river in Paradise Khairunnisa — Best of women Khalida — Eternal, everlasting, immortal Khatoon — Lady, noblewoman Kohinoor — Mountain of light Kulsum — Full-cheeked, with round cheeks Labiba — Intelligent, wise, sensible Labibah — Intelligent, sensible Laboni — Graceful, lovely, charming Lameesa — Soft, gentle to the touch Lameesah — Soft, gentle to the touch Lamisa — Soft to the touch; gentle Lamiya — Shining, radiant Lipi — Script, writing, letter Mahbuba — Beloved, dearly loved Mahbubah — Beloved, darling Mahfuzah — Protected, safeguarded Mahjabeen — One whose brow shines like the moon Mahjabin — Moon-browed; beautiful as the moon Mahmuda — Praised, commendable Mahnaz — Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moon Mahtaab — Moonlight Mahtab — Moonlight Maisha — Life, living well Maleeha — Charming, pretty, pleasing Maliha — Charming, beautiful Maqsudah — Desired, sought after, intended Marjanah — Coral, small pearl Masuda — Fortunate, happy, blessed Masuma — Innocent, sinless, protected Maysha — Life, livelihood Meher — Love, kindness; the sun Mehjabeen — Moon-browed, with a forehead like the moon Mehjabin — With a forehead like the moon Mehmuda — Praised, praiseworthy Minara — Lighthouse, minaret; place of light Mohsina — Doer of good, benevolent woman Mohua — The mahua tree and its sweet flower Momina — Believing woman, woman of faith Monira — Luminous, shining, radiant Moushumi — Seasonal; of the monsoon Mubasshirah — Bringer of good news Muhsina — Benevolent, one who does good Mukta — Pearl Muntaha — The utmost limit, the highest point Muslima — Woman who submits to God Mysha — Life, living Nabila — Noble, honourable Nahid — The planet Venus Nahida — Young woman in bloom; rising, aspiring Naseema — Gentle breeze Nasima — Gentle breeze, fresh air Nasimah — Gentle breeze Nasreen — Wild rose, white rose Nasrin — Wild rose Nausheen — Sweet, pleasant, delightful Nazia — Proud, graceful, delicate Nazma — Star Nazneen — Delicate, charming, beloved Nilufar — Lotus, water lily Nishaat — Joy, liveliness, delight Noorjahan — Light of the world Parveen — The Pleiades star cluster Perveen — The Pleiades star cluster Rabeya — Fourth Rafia — High, exalted, noble Rahima — Merciful, kind Raihana — Sweet basil, a fragrant flower Raisa — Leader, chief Rayeesa — Leader, chief; noblewoman Razeeah — Content, pleased; satisfied with God Razia — Content, pleased, satisfied Raziya — Content, satisfied, pleased (with God)Rehana — Sweet basil, fragrant flower Rehnuma — Guide, one who shows the way Reshma — Silken, like silk Rima — White gazelle Rizwana — Divine pleasure, goodwill; of Paradise Rokeya — Form of Ruqayya; rising, gentle Roksana — Bright, radiant, little star Roxana — Little star, bright one Rubina — Ruby-like, precious red gem Rukhsana — Shining, bright; of radiant face Ruksana — Radiant face, shining cheek Rumana — Pomegranate Rupa — Form, beauty; silver Saaima — Fasting woman, one who fasts Sabina — Sabine woman Sabrina — From the River Severn Sadia — Fortunate, lucky Sadiya — Fortunate, happy, blessed with luck Saheba — Companion; lady, mistress Saima — Fasting woman Sajal — Moist, full of water; rain-laden Saleha — Righteous, virtuous Salsabeel — A spring in Paradise Sameena — Precious, valuable Sameera — Companion in evening talk, entertaining friend Sania — Radiant, brilliant, sublime Sanjida — Thoughtful, dignified, well-considered Sayma — One who fasts Shaahida — Witness Shabana — Of the night, nocturnal Shabnam — Dew, morning dew Shahana — Royal, queenly Shaheeda — Witness; martyr Shaheena — Female falcon Shahida — Witness, one who testifies Shahnaz — Pride of the king; also a musical mode Shakeela — Beautiful, well-formed Shakila — Well-formed, beautiful Shamima — Fragrance, sweet scent Shapla — Water lily Sharmin — Shy, modest Shathi — Companion Shilpi — Artist Siddiqa — Truthful, sincere Sidrat — Lote tree (of the highest heaven)Sufia — Sufi-like; pure, devout Sufiya — Pious, devoted to the spiritual path Sultaanah — Queen, female ruler Sultana — Queen, female ruler Sultanah — Queen, female sovereign Sumaia — Classical name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam Sumaiya — High, exalted; form of Sumayya Sumaiyah — High, exalted; name of the first martyr of Islam Sumona — Good-hearted, kind Suraiya — The Pleiades star cluster Syeda — Lady, noblewoman Tabassum — Smile, smiling Tahera — Pure, chaste, virtuous Tahiyya — Greeting, salutation Tahmina — Often explained as strong, valiant Tahmineh — Strong, brave; wife of Rostam Taleba — Seeker, student of knowledge Tamanah — Wish, desire, longing Tamanna — Wish, desire, longing Tania — Short form of Tatiana Tanzeelah — Revelation, that which is sent down Tarannum — Melody, singing, modulation of voice Tasleema — Greeting of peace; submission Taslima — Greeting of peace, safety Taslimah — Greeting of peace; submission Tayyaba — Good, pure, chaste Thamina — Precious, valuable Umme — Mother of Waheeda — Unique, matchless Zaheera — Helper, supporter Zahida — Devout, ascetic woman Zakia — Pure, chaste, virtuous Zakirah — One who remembers God Zeenat — Adornment, beauty, grace Zobaida — Cream, the finest part; excellent Zoha — Morning light, forenoon brightness