Sudanese Muslim Names

Muslim names popular in Sudan. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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Boy names (70)

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

Abdalla — Servant of GodAbdeen — Worshippers, the devoutAbdelaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdelgadir — Servant of the All-CapableAbdelmagid — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdelmoneim — Servant of the Bestower of blessingsAbdelrahim — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdul-Mutaal — Servant of the Most ExaltedAbubakr — Father of the young camel; early riserAmgad — Most glorious, most nobleAwab — One who often turns back to GodAwad — Compensation, recompenseBabiker — Sudanese form of Abu BakrBakri — Early, first; relating to Abu BakrBaraka — Blessing, divine graceBeshir — Bringer of good newsDafalla — God has repelled harmDirar — One who strikes the enemy hardElamin — The trustworthy oneElfatih — The opener, the conquerorElhadi — The guideElmahdi — The rightly guided oneElnour — The lightElrashid — The rightly guided, the wiseElsadig — The truthful oneElsheikh — The elder, the respected teacherElsir — The secret; inner blessingEltayeb — The good, the pureElzubair — Strong, firm; braveEsam — Protection, safeguard; strap that securesEssam — Protection, safeguardFadl — Grace, bounty, favourGaafar — Stream, small riverGamal — Beauty, graceGasim — One who divides and distributes fairlyHaroun — Name of the Prophet AaronJumaa — Friday; gatheringKhamis — Thursday; born on ThursdayMaazin — Rain cloud; generousMagdi — Glorious, my gloryMahjoob — Veiled, hidden, protectedMazin — Rain clouds; generousMirghani — Of the al-Mirghani familyMotasem — One who holds fast (to God)Motaz — Honoured, dignified, proudMu'awiya — Name of the Companion and caliph MuawiyaMuataz — Proud, strong through honourMudasir — The one wrapped in a cloakMudassir — The one wrapped in a cloak (a title of the Prophet ﷺ)Mudathir — The cloaked oneMuddathir — The one wrapped in a cloakMutasem — One who holds fast (to God); protectedMutasim — One who holds fast to GodMutaz — Proud, honoured, mightyMuzamil — The one wrapped in garmentsNaashid — Seeker; one who recitesNabawi — Prophetic, relating to the Prophet ﷺObeid — Little servant (of God)Salah — Righteousness, goodness, integritySiddig — Utterly truthful, sincere friendSuliman — Man of peace; the Prophet SolomonTarig — Night visitor, morning starTayib — Good, pure, kindTayyib — Good, pure, pleasantWagih — Distinguished, eminent, honouredYassir — Easy-going, prosperous, wealthyYounis — Jonah; doveYousif — Prophet Joseph; 'God increases'Yusif — Joseph; God increasesZubeir — Strong, firm

Girl names (56)

Afaf — Chastity, modesty, virtueAfrah — Joys, celebrations, happinessAlawia — Exalted; descendant of AliAmany — Wishes, hopes, aspirationsAmna — Safe, secure, at peaceAwadia — Compensation, a gift in returnAwatif — Emotions, tender feelingsAzza — Honour, dignity; a young gazelleAzzah — Young gazelle; also might, honourBadria — Like the full moonBadriya — Like the full moon, moon-likeBakhita — Lucky, fortunateBatoul — Pure, devoted to GodDahab — GoldDoaa — Supplication, prayer to GodDuaa — Supplication, heartfelt prayerEkhlaas — Sincerity, pure devotion to GodEkhlas — Sincerity, pure devotionEman — Faith, beliefFadia — Self-sacrificing; redeemerFatheya — Victory; openingFathiya — Victory; opening, beginningGamar — MoonGamila — BeautifulHadia — Guide, one who leads to the right wayHanan — Tenderness, mercy, affectionHowida — Gentle, soft, tenderIgbal — Good fortune, prosperityInshirah — Expansion of the heart, relief, joyIntesar — Victory, triumphIntisaar — Victory, triumphIntisar — Victory, triumphIshraga — A ray of sunrise, radianceKhadra — Green, fresh and flourishingMabrookah — Blessed, fortunateMakarim — Noble traits, fine virtuesMawahib — Gifts, talentsMuna — Wishes, hopesNaajiya — Saved, safe, deliveredNagla — Woman with large, beautiful eyesNashwa — Joyful, elatedNasra — Help, support, victoryNemat — Blessings, favoursRabab — White cloudRawda — Garden, meadowRawdah — Garden, green meadowRehab — Vast spaces; open, welcomingRiham — Gentle, continuous rainRuaa — Visions, dreams; visionSuad — Happiness, good fortuneSuheer — Wakefulness; one who stays awake at nightTahani — Congratulations, good wishesTamadur — Classical Arabic name of al-KhansaʾTaqwa — Piety, God-consciousnessWagiha — Distinguished, honoured, of high standingZamzam — The sacred well of Makkah