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
Yazan	Boy	A determined man.
Yazeed	Boy	He who makes progress.
Yazid	Boy	God will increase
Yeraz	Boy	Dream
Yergha	Boy	The one who strikes.
Yesal	Boy	The crown of flowers
Yesoob	Boy	A guiding person.
Yoonus	Boy	A Prophet's name; A variant transcription is Yunus
Yosif	Boy	Bulgarian form of Yousuf, meaning Allah increases in piety, power and influence.
Yousef	Boy	Derived from Joseph which means Jehovah increases

Yureed	Boy	Want, desire.
Zaabit	Boy	Clever Man, One who remembers; Brilliant and Intelligent; A variant spelling is Zabit
Zaad	Boy	Victory, Success; Triumph; To increase; A variant form of Arabic name Zayd
Zaafer	Boy	Helper, or assistant
Zaahid	Boy	作为cetic, Abstemious, Devotee; Hermit;
Zaahir	Boy	Bright, Shining, Elevated; Radianting; Derived from Zahara
Zaarib	Boy	One who Beats, Striker; Fighter; Warrior
Zabir	Boy	One who vast knowledge of religion.
Zada	Unisex	Fortunate, Prosperous; Huntress; Lucky One; To increase; A variant spelling of Zaida
Zaden	Boy	A variant transcription of Zayden which means to increase

Zadfar	Boy	Glorious birth.
Zaeem	Boy	A prominent personality, most probably a chief or leader.
Zafer	Boy	Victory or victor
Zahaar	Boy	Florist, or flower seller.
Zahabia	Boy	Golden, or made of gold.
Zahri	Boy	Flower-like, or fresh and good looking like a flower
Zahrun	Boy	Blossom, or flower
Zahur	Boy	Radiant and brilliant.
Zaid	Boy	Increase or Growth
Zaigham	Boy	A man brave as a lion.

Zaim	Boy	Middle Eastern word for brigadier general.
Zain ul Abideen	Boy	Adornment of the worshipers or one who is a source of pride for the Muslims.
Zaka	Boy	Sagacity, honesty, or intelligence.
Zakaa	Boy	Intelligence, Acumen, Purity, Honest; A variant spelling is Zaka
Zakawat	Boy	Intelligence, or sharp mindedness
Zakwan	Boy	One who is intuitive.
Zamrez	Boy	狮子, brave
Zarar	Boy	一个严格的,但明智的人。
Zarif	Boy	One who is humorous.
Zartash	Boy	Gold carver

Zaryan	Boy	Seeker of wealth.
Zauqi	Boy	Enthusiastic, or full of life.
Zaur	Boy	Georgian form of Zawar, meaning priest
Zavian	Boy	Bright; Shining; Radiant and Brilliant Light; A variant of Xavier
Zaweel	Boy	Motion or activity
Zayan	Boy	Beautifier
Zayana	Boy	One who adorns and beautifies something, adorner.
Zayd	Boy	Increase or Growth
Zayda	Unisex	Fortunate, Prosperous; Huntress; Lucky One; To increase; A variant spelling of Zaida
Zayed	Boy	Straight Edge; To grow; In abundance; Progressing; A variant spelling is Zaid; One who is increasing in all good things

Zayn	Boy	Beauty, Grace
Zayyir	Boy	Brilliant
Zebadiyah	Boy	Allah's Gift; Gift of God; God's Gracious Gift; A variant spelling is Zebadiah
Zehaan	Boy	Super Abundance; Prosperous; Rich and Wealthy; Progressing
Zerdad	Boy	The one who donates.
Zewad	Boy	A respected man.
Zhaqiya	Boy	Kazakh form of Yahya, meaning God is gracious
Ziad	Boy	Enlarging or abundance
Zidane	Boy	Abundance or growth. The one who progresses and helps people progress
Zihayr	Boy	Brilliant or shining.

Zijad	Boy	Light of faith
Zikr	Boy	Remembrance; Act of Devotion; Another Name for the Quran, Reminder, Mention
Zikri	Boy	Remembrance
Zilal	Boy	Shade
Zimraan	Boy	Praise
Zimran	Boy	A person who prunes, trains, and cultivates vines.
Ziyad	Boy	Enlarging
Zohan	Boy	Gift; Prayer; From the Saint Maur
Zoltan	Boy	Ruler or sultan
Zoraiz	Boy	The one who spreads light

Zubayr	Boy	Strong and powerful
Zuehb	Boy	Clever Minded; Brilliant; Smart; Intelligent
Zuhayr	Boy	小花。
Zukaurrahman	Boy	Son of Rahman, Son of Allah; God's Gifted Child
Zulfikar	Boy	Name of the legendary sword of Ali
Zulfiqar	Boy	Cleaver of the spine; Name of the Prophet Muhammad's sword; Name of the legendary sword of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Zuljalal	Boy	One who is blessed with might and glory.
Zulkifl	Boy	Name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran.
Zuwayhir	Boy	Radiant, and luminous

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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?

作为im (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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