Malay & Indonesian Muslim Names

Muslim names popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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

Abdul-Ghafur — Servant of the Most Forgiving Abdul-Hadi — Servant of the Guide Abdul-Haleem — Servant of the Forbearing Abdul-Jaleel — Servant of the Majestic Abdul-Muhaimin — Servant of the Guardian Abdul-Muhaymin — Servant of the Guardian Abdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who Answers Abdul-Mujib — Servant of the Answerer of prayers Abdul-Muti — Servant of the Giver Abdul-Qahar — Servant of the All-Subduing (God)Abdul-Qahhar — Servant of the All-Prevailing Abdul-Rauf — Servant of the Most Kind Abdulhadi — Servant of the Guide Abdurrahman — Servant of the Most Merciful Abidin — Worshippers, the devout Aditya — Sun; son of Aditi Affan — Chaste, modest Afiq — One who excels and surpasses others in virtue Agus — Born in August; venerable Aidil — Festival; Eid Aiman — Blessed, fortunate; on the right Akmal — Most complete, most perfect Alawi — Of ʿAli; descendant of ʿAli Alif — The first letter of the Arabic alphabet Amirul — Leader of, prince of Andi — Noble; a Bugis aristocratic title Andika — Usually explained as gift; also one who speaks Anwar — More radiant, luminous, bright Arief — Knowing, wise Azhar — Most radiant, shining, luminous Azim — Great, magnificent Azlan — Lion Azmi — Resolute, of firm determination Azzam — Very determined, resolute Badar — Full moon Bagus — Good, fine, handsome Bambang — Young knight, young nobleman Bayu — Wind Budi — Character, intellect, virtue Budiman — Wise, virtuous, of good character Burhanuddin — Proof of the faith Daim — Everlasting, permanent Danial — God is my judge Darmawan — Generous, charitable, one devoted to good deeds Daud — Beloved (Prophet David)Dhiya — Light, radiance Dhul-Kifl — One of the pledge; the Prophet Dhul-Kifl Dimas — Younger brother; respectful address for a young man Dwi — Two; the second child Eko — One, first; often the firstborn Faizal — Judge; one who decides between right and wrong Fajar — Dawn, daybreak Faqeeh — Jurist; one with deep understanding Farhan — Happy, glad, joyful Faruq — One who distinguishes truth from falsehood Fikri — Thoughtful, intellectual, of reflection Firdaus — Paradise, the highest garden Firdausi — Of Paradise, heavenly Firman — Decree, command; divine word Fitri — Pure, natural; relating to Eid al-Fitr Furqan — Criterion of right and wrong Galih — Heartwood; the inner core, the true heart Ghazali — Of al-Ghazali; associated with spinning Gilang — Shining, brilliant, radiant Gunawan — Useful, virtuous man Haaziq — Skilful, clever, expert Hadhiq — Skilful, clever, proficient Hafiz — Guardian; one who has memorised the Quran Haikal — Temple, grand structure; tall and strong Hairul — The good of; goodness Haji — Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj Hamim — Close, intimate friend Hamzah — Strong, steadfast; associated with the lion Hanief — Upright, true in faith Hanif — Upright in faith, true believer Harun — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Hazim — Resolute, determined, prudent Haziq — Skilful, clever, expert Hendra — From Indra, the sky king; ruler Hidayat — Guidance, instruction Ikhsan — Excellence, doing good, perfection in worship Ikhwan — Brothers, brotherhood Ikrimah — Female pigeon (classical sense)Ilham — Inspiration, intuition Imam — Leader, one who leads the prayer Indra — Name of the Vedic king of the gods; lord, chief Irfan — Knowledge, deep awareness, gratitude Iskandar — Alexander; defender of men Izzuddin — Might and honour of the faith Jaafar — Stream, small river Jauhar — Jewel, essence Jauhari — Jeweller; of jewels Joko — Young man, youth Kamrul — Moon of (the faith, etc.)Kasim — One who distributes, divider Khairul — The best of; goodness of Khairy — Good, charitable, of goodness Kurnia — Gift, grace from above Kurniawan — One blessed with grace; gift of God Lukman — Name of the wise Luqman of the Quran Lutfy — Gentle, kind Luthfi — Kind, gentle, gracious Mahfuz — Protected, preserved, guarded Maisara — Ease, comfort, prosperity Miftah — Key, opener Mikail — Name of the archangel Michael; 'Who is like God?'Mohamad — Praised, praiseworthy Mohd — Praised, praiseworthy Mufid — Useful, beneficial, helpful Muhib — Lover, one who loves Mukhlis — Sincere, devoted Mulia — Noble, honourable, glorious Mulyadi — Noble and excellent Mustaqeem — Upright, straight, steadfast Nabiel — Noble, honourable Najeeb — Noble, of excellent character Najmuddin — Star of the faith Naufal — Generous man; giver Nawfal — Generous; a gift-giving chief Nordin — Light of the faith Nugroho — Grace, divine favour, gift Nurul — Light of Prasetyo — Faithful, loyal; a sincere pledge Purnomo — Full moon Putra — Son; prince Qayyum — Self-subsisting, sustainer of all Rahmat — Mercy, blessing Raihan — Sweet basil, fragrant plant Rayhan — Sweet basil, fragrance, divine provision Razak — Provider (short for Abdul Razak)Reza — Contentment, being pleased with God Riyan — Well-watered; gate of Paradise Rizki — Sustenance, provision from God Rizky — Provision, blessing, sustenance from God Saifuddin — Sword of the faith Saiful — Sword of (as in Sword of Islam)Salahudin — Righteousness of the faith Santoso — Content, peaceful, at ease Satria — Knight, warrior Setiawan — Faithful, loyal Shamsudin — Sun of the faith Sholeh — Righteous, pious Sidik — Truthful Slamet — Safe, well, free from harm Sofyan — Classical Arabic name; meaning uncertain Surya — The sun Suryadi — Excellent sun; radiant Susilo — Of good conduct, well-mannered Sutrisno — Good love, deep affection Syafiq — Compassionate, kind-hearted, tender Syahmi — Gallant, chivalrous, noble-spirited Taufik — Success granted by God Taufiq — Success granted by God, divine guidance Teguh — Firm, steadfast, resolute Tri — Three; the third child Wahid — One, unique Wahyu — Revelation, divine inspiration Wibowo — Dignity, authority, charisma Wijaya — Victory, victorious Yakin — Certainty, conviction Yakub — Jacob; one who follows Yoga — Union, discipline Yusof — Prophet Joseph; 'God increases'Zainal — Adornment (of the worshippers)Zainul — Beauty of, ornament of Zainul-Abideen — Adornment of the worshippers Zikri — Remembrance (of God)Zubir — Strong, firm Zulkifl — Name of Prophet Dhul-Kifl Zulkifli — Possessor of a portion; the one of the pledge

Girl names (251)

Abidah — Worshipper, devout woman Adiba — Cultured, refined, well-mannered Adibah — Cultured, refined, well-mannered Afifa — Chaste, pure, virtuous Afiqah — Usually explained as intelligent, wise Aidah — Returning; visitor Ain — Eye; spring of water Aini — My eye; my beloved Aisya — Living, prosperous Aisyah — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Akila — Intelligent, sensible woman Alya — Sublime, high status, heaven Amanah — Trust, trustworthiness Aminah — Safe, secure, protected Amirah — Princess, female leader Anggun — Graceful, elegant Anisa — Friendly, good-natured companion Anisah — Friendly, warm companion Annisa — The women Aqilah — Intelligent, sensible, wise Arifah — Knowing, wise woman Ashila — Noble, of pure and genuine origin Asih — Love, affection, compassion Asmah — Lofty, eminent; names Atikah — Pure, noble; fragrant Aulia — Friends of God, saints Ayu — Beautiful, pretty Azizah — Precious, beloved, honoured Azka — Purer, most virtuous Azkia — The pure, the virtuous Azura — Blue sky Azzahra — The radiant one Badiah — Wonderful, marvellous, unique Badriah — Like the full moon Badriyah — Like the full moon Bahiyah — Beautiful, radiant, splendid Balqis — Name of the Queen of Sheba Basirah — Insight, inner vision, discernment Batrisyia — Usually explained as noble, intelligent lady Bunga — Flower Cahaya — Light, radiance Cempaka — Champak flower Cinta — Love Dewi — Goddess, divine lady Dhuha — Morning brightness, forenoon Dian — Candle, lamp Faaizah — Victorious, successful woman Fadheelah — Virtue, moral excellence Fadhila — Virtue, moral excellence Fadilah — Virtue, excellence, moral merit Fadiyah — Self-sacrificing, devoted Fahimah — Intelligent, understanding Fairouz — Turquoise Fairuz — Turquoise Faizah — Victorious, successful Fajer — Dawn, daybreak Fajriyah — Of the dawn Fakihah — Fruit; cheerful Fara — Joy, happiness Farida — Unique, a precious gem Faridah — Unique, matchless; a precious pearl Farisa — Horsewoman, female knight Fathia — Victory; opening, a new beginning Fathiyyah — Victory; opening Fatiha — The opening, the beginning Fatimah — One who weans; one who abstains Fatin — Captivating, charming, enchanting Fatina — Captivating, enchanting woman Fatinah — Captivating, enchanting Fauzia — Successful, triumphant Fauziah — Successful, triumphant Fawziah — Successful, triumphant Fawziyah — Successful, triumphant Fazilah — Virtue, excellence Habibah — Beloved, dear Hadiyah — Guide; gift Hafizah — Guardian; Quran memoriser Hafsah — Young lioness Hakimah — Wise woman Halimah — Gentle, patient, forbearing Hamidah — Praiseworthy Hanifah — Upright, true in faith Hasanah — Good deed, virtue, goodness Hasinah — Beautiful, good Hasnah — Beautiful woman Hibah — Gift, blessing Hidaya — Guidance, being rightly guided Hidayah — Guidance, the right path Hiddayah — Guidance from God Hikmah — Wisdom, deep understanding Hilyah — Ornament, adornment, jewellery Huriyah — Freedom, liberty Husna — The best, most beautiful; excellent end Iffah — Chastity, modesty, virtue Ikhlaas — Sincerity, pure devotion Ikhlas — Sincerity, pure devotion to God Ilma — Knowledge, learning Indah — Beautiful, lovely Insyirah — Expansion of the heart, relief, joy Intan — Diamond, precious gem Irma — Whole, universal Ismah — Protection, purity, being kept from sin Izza — Honour, dignity, strength Izzah — Honour, dignity, strength Jamilah — Beautiful, graceful Jawahir — Jewels, gems Kamariah — Moon-like, radiant as the moon Karimah — Generous, noble Kartika — Star; the Pleiades Kasih — Love, affection Khadijah — Born early; premature child Khairunnisa — Best of women Labibah — Intelligent, sensible Laras — Harmonious, in tune Latifah — Gentle, kind, graceful Lestari — Everlasting, enduring, preserved Liyana — Usually explained as softness, tenderness Lutfiyah — Kind, gentle, gracious Madihah — Praiseworthy, praised Mahfuzah — Protected, safeguarded Mahirah — Skilled, expert, talented Maimunah — Blessed, fortunate Malihah — Beautiful, charming Mardhiyah — Pleasing, one with whom God is pleased Mardiya — One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasing Mardiyah — Pleasing to God, one who is well-pleasing Mardiyya — One who is pleasing (to God)Marwah — Flint stone; hill in Makkah Mawaddah — Love, affection Mawar — Rose Mega — Cloud Melati — Jasmine Mubarakah — Blessed Muhsinah — Doer of good, virtuous Mujaahidah — Woman who strives (in God's way)Mukarramah — Honoured, respected woman Mumtaazah — Distinguished, excellent Mumtazah — Distinguished, excellent, outstanding Munawwarah — Illuminated, radiant Munirah — Radiant, shining, giving light Mutiara — Pearl Nabihah — Intelligent, alert, noble Nabila — Noble, honourable Nabilah — Noble, distinguished, excellent Nadiah — Caller; moist with dew Nadira — Rare, precious, remarkable Nadirah — Rare, precious, extraordinary Nadiyah — Dewy, fresh; generous Nadya — Caller; also associated with dew Nafisah — Precious, valuable Naimah — Living in comfort; blessed, tender Najihah — Successful Najwa — Confidential talk, intimate conversation Nasihah — Sincere adviser, well-wisher Nasimah — Gentle breeze Nasirah — Helper, supporter, victorious Nasuha — Sincere, pure (of repentance)Nayla — One who attains, achiever Nilam — Sapphire, blue gemstone Nisa — Women Noraini — Light of my eyes Norhayati — Light of my life Novita — New; often given to girls born in November Nur Aisyah — Light of Aisha; light of life Nuraini — Light of my eye Nurhayati — Light of my life Nuriyah — Luminous, full of light Nusaibah — Usually explained as of noble lineage Permata — Gem, jewel Puspita — Flowering, in bloom Puteri — Princess; daughter Putri — Daughter; princess Rabiah — The fourth; associated with springtime Raeesah — Leader, chief Rafiah — Exalted, noble, of high standing Rahayu — Safe, well, at peace Raihana — Sweet basil, a fragrant flower Raisa — Leader, chief Ramla — A sandy place, a grain of sand Rashidah — Rightly guided, wise, mature Ratih — Goddess of love; beauty Ratna — Jewel, precious stone Ratu — Queen, ruler Rina — Joy, song (in Hebrew)Rohani — Spiritual, of the soul Rokiah — Rising, ascending; name of the Prophet's daughter Rosidah — Rightly guided woman Saadah — Happiness, felicity Saadiah — Fortunate, happy Sabirah — Patient, steadfast woman Sabrina — From the River Severn Sadiqah — Truthful, sincere Safira — Ambassador, envoy Sajidah — One who prostrates in prayer Sakinah — Tranquillity sent by God Salihah — Righteous, virtuous, good Salimah — Safe, sound, healthy Salmah — Peaceful, safe Salsabeel — A spring in Paradise Sari — Essence, nectar, the best part Shahidah — Witness, one who testifies Sharifa — Noble, honourable Sharifah — Noble, honourable woman Sidrat — Lote tree (of the highest heaven)Siti — Lady, my lady Sofea — Wisdom Sri — Radiance, splendour, good fortune Suci — Pure, holy Suhaila — Feminine of Suhail; gentle, bright star Sultanah — Queen, female sovereign Sumaiyah — High, exalted; name of the first martyr of Islam Suraya — The Pleiades star cluster Suryani — Like the sun; radiant Susanti — Good peace; calm Syafiqah — Compassionate, tender-hearted Syahira — Famous, renowned Syarifah — Noble, honourable lady Tahirah — Pure, chaste, virtuous Taqiyah — Pious, God-fearing Utami — Best, foremost, excellent Wahida — Unique, one of a kind Wahidah — Unique, one of a kind Wahyuni — Revelation, divine blessing Wardah — Rose Wardani — Usually explained as rose-like, flowery Wardina — Usually explained as rose, a blooming flower Wasilah — Means of drawing near Wati — Feminine ending, usually read as woman, lady Wening — Clear, pure, serene Widya — Knowledge, learning Wulan — Moon Yanti — Usually a short form of names ending in -yanti Yuliana — Of the Julius family; often given to girls born in July Zafirah — Victorious, triumphant Zahidah — Devout, pious, content with little Zahirah — Radiant, shining, blooming Zainah — Beauty, adornment, grace Zaitun — Olive, olive tree Zakiah — Pure, virtuous, righteous Zakiyah — Pure, righteous, virtuous Zaleha — Malay form of Zulaikha Zaliha — Righteous, virtuous Zarinah — Golden Zikra — Remembrance, reminder Zubaida — Little cream; the choicest, the best Zubaidah — Cream; the best part of something Zuha — Forenoon, morning brightness Zuhairah — Little flower, blossom Zulaika — Malay form of Zulaikha Zulaikha — Traditional name; meaning uncertain Zulfah — Nearness, closeness (to God)