4479 Arabic Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Names that reflect the warmth and hospitality of the Arab culture.

By shikha thakur,MBA•Jun 8, 2023

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Name	性别	Meaning
Abdullah	Boy	God's slave or servant of Allah; Islamic mystic Muhammad's father name was Abdullah.
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised. One of many names of the prophet Muhammad.
Ahmed	Boy	highly praised", which in turn implies "one who constantly thanks God.
Ali	Boy	Elevated, prominent, superior
Amir	Boy	A born leader and a prince who is born to give orders
Cairo	Unisex	One who is victrious
Ibrahim	Boy	A variant of Ebrahim, meaning father of many nations .
Malik	Boy	He who is king
Mohammed	Boy	Vastness, Magnitude in size, greater than anything
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy

Nasir	Boy	One who gives victory
Omar	Boy	Powerful or fluent orator.
Zain	Boy	Zayn is other popular variation of this name, one who is beautiful and graceful
Aaaqil	Boy	One who is wise and intelligent.
Aaarabisk	Boy	A person who is wishful and healthy
Aaban	Boy	Name of the Angel, 8th Persian month, angel of iron, name aban also in some cases has the meaning spontaneous and versatile
Aabdar	Boy	Name aabdar has a quranic origin which means Moon light, early, quick. It is derived from the B-D-R root which is used in the Quran in verse 3:123 in the word Badr, which means "full moon" and is the name of a famous battle.
Aabinus	Boy	Meaning of word aabinus is Ebony, Dark colored
Aadam	Boy	Malay version of Adam, meaning 'father of mankind'.
Aadeel	Boy	aadeel means Righteous and Just, it also means "one who acts with justice and fairness", "moderate", "virtuous", "excellent in character

Aadil	Boy	aadil means righteous, high in moral and virtuous, suggesting sanctimonious
Aafaaq	Boy	Horizons
Aafiya	Boy	the person who has a very sound body and health
Aaftab	Boy	这个名字的意思是sunlight or the Sun
Aahad	Boy	Unity, oneness, harmony
Aahil	Boy	Aahil is an Arabic word that means "great king", "great leader", "emperor", a king or ruler who presides over multiple nations and countries.
Aakif	Boy	The act of being strongly bonded towards someone or attached, it also means "one who stays at the mosque to worship Allah", "one who stays away from people to dedicate himself to Allah"
Aakrama	Boy	Name of a famous companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Aalam	Boy	aalam has a meaning of World or universe, the one belonging to the whole World
Aalamgeer	Boy	this means the supreme conqueror of the world, Defeatless

Aalee	Boy	Noble and majestic, highly impressive and awe-inspiring
Aali	Boy	The another name of Allah or the almighty
Aalif	Boy	The one that is sympathetic or compassionate, affectionate to others
Aalim	Boy	the one who is Knowledgeable, high scholor, very wise
Aamil	Boy	it means a Hardworking person, doer
Aamin	Boy	the one having A great grace of God, the one who is divine
Aamish	Boy	The meaning of this name is the one full of enjoyment this also means food or meat
Aaqaa	Boy	the supreme owner or father, having full authority
Aaqib	Boy	the follower of allah, follower
Aaqil	Boy	the who blessed with quick cognitive capacity, intelligent

Aarash	Boy	First ray of the sun.
Aarib	Boy	the one who is healthy and very handsome
Aarif	Boy	Acquainted, Knowledgeable, Devotee; Knowing; Aware
Aariz	Boy	the one who is a respectable man, intelligent, the one who leads
Aaro	Boy	Progressive; Mountain of strength. Derives from name Aharon
Aaroh	Boy	the one having high qualities as a mountain
Aarzam	Boy	这个名字的意思是War, battle or being conqueror
Aasaf	Boy	the one who is very clear or lined up
Aashik	Boy	The true lover, a suitor
Aashiq	Boy	The true lover, a suitor

Aashir	Boy	the one who is alive or Living
Aasil	Boy	Name itself gives aggression. means to assault cruelly and constantly
Aasim	Boy	The one who is a Protector and Guardian
Aatazaz	Boy	Someone important or servant of the mighty.
Aati	Boy	The one who is generous.
Aatif	Boy	Kind and affectionate
Aatiq	Unisex	In case of a girl it means a very Young women while in case of a Boy it has a meaning of Liberated, Independent or Free
Aayan	Boy	the one who is bright, swift
Aayiz	Boy	Replacement, something given to you in place of something you have lost.
Aazaad	Boy	someone Independent, Free

Aazam	Boy	someone Supreme, Powerful
Aazan	Boy	form of prayer
Aazar	Boy	The 9th month of celebration.
Aazif	Boy	the harvest
Aazim	Boy	the one who is determined
Aazz	Boy	someone Mightier, Stronger
Abaan	Boy	this is an Old Arabic Name
Abaas	Boy	Like a lion
Abab	Boy	the Softness and Gracefulness of Youth
Ababil	Boy	someone who accepts easily

Abad	Boy	someone who is Everlasting, Eternal
Abadah	Boy	the name has meaning of Endurance, Durability or Strength
Abadard	Boy	the One who Possesses Prosperity
Abadilat	Boy	the other name of Abdullah
Abadiya	Boy	Name of a famous author known for his unique style
Abahh	Boy	An astrologer of Al Mamun and basically Al-Abahh was the nickname of al Hasan Ibn Ibrahim.
Abaj	Boy	The name has a meaning of Eternity
Abakhtar	Boy	A planet
Abal	Boy	A wild rose
Aban	Boy	an Old arabic name

Abanjar	Boy	Being Tall, Stout
Abann	Boy	someone who is Tall, Strong
Abannak	Boy	someone who is Firm to his decisions
Abanus	Boy	Someone having a dark complexion
Abar	Boy	tin Arabic he was Son of Arphaxad and Grandson of Shem
Abaravand	Boy	one who is above all, superior
Abarinnotavan	Boy	to Rejuvenate
Abasi	Boy	Being Stern and strict
Abasin	Boy	The other name of Indus River
Abatus	Boy	The winner of a battle

Abaven	Boy	Someone who is a protector
Abbaas	Boy	the Description of a lion
Abbar	Boy	Someone strong
Abbasi	Boy	being Stern, Frowning One
Abbasiyah	Boy	Being a Lion
Abbes	Boy	的名字的意思是狮子无情的脸
Abbi	Boy	The elder brother or son
Abbood	Boy	Very devoted
Abbud	Boy	the one who is Worshipper of Allah
Abbudin	Boy	being a Worshippers

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some factors to consider when choosing an Arabic boy name for your child?

If you are looking for Arabic names for your baby boy, look for the meaning of the name and the qualities that it reflects (ex: Kareem means generous and honorable, Malik means king); the historical and cultural significance of the name, (ex: Umar meaning ‘long-lived’ and ‘flourished,’ was the name of the second caliph of Islam, ‘Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb’; the popularity of the name (ex: Muhammad, Ali, Ibrahim and Malik have ranked among the top 100 Arabic boy names in the US); the ease of pronunciation and spelling (names such as Zayn and Tariq are short and easy to spell), and ultimately your personal preference.

2. What are some common themes or symbols found in Arabic boy names?

The common themes that one can notice in Arabic names are of devotion (Abrar, Afaf, and Atqa), religious significance (Iman, Rohaan, Aayat), culture, tradition (Muhammad, Omar, Nasir), and spirituality.

3. What are some Arabic boy names that have been adapted or borrowed by other cultures?

There are several Arabic names that have been adapted by other Muslim and non-Muslim cultures such as Persian, Turkish, Uzbek, and Tazik. Some of them include Ali, Ahmad, Omar, Adam, and Jamal.

4. How have Arabic boy names evolved over time, and what factors have influenced these changes?

Over the years, several factors including modernization, islamic traditions, geographical influences, social factors, and personal preferences have influenced Arabic names.

5. Are there any trends or patterns in the meanings or themes of Arabic boy names that have emerged in recent years?

Several naming trends have emerged in recent years including a rise in the liking of Arabic boy names that reflect modern virtues such as peace and harmony (ex: Aman, Arab) nature-inspired names (ex: Laith, Daysam), names that are shorter and easier to pronounce (Ali, Omar, Hamza), and revival of traditional Arabic boy names.

6. What Arabic boy names mean God's gift?

Examples of Arabic baby boy names that mean ‘Gift of God’ are Ataullah, Aayan, Jad, and Hanz.

7. What Arabic boy names mean healer?

Haakim or Hakym, Shafi, and Darman are a few examples of Arabic names for boys that resonate with the meaning ‘healer.’

8. What boy name means guardian in Arabic?

Asim (which can also be spelled as Asem, Aasem or Assim) is an Arabic name for boys that means guardian, defender, or savior.

9. What is the Arabic name of victory?

Arabic names which bear the meaning ‘victory’ or ‘triumph’ include Zafar, Azfaar, Intisar and Nasr.

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