Islamic Baby Names Finder

Popular Muslim boy names include Abdullah (servant of Allah), Yusuf (Joseph), Omar, Ibrahim (Abraham), Hamza, and Zayd. Names of prophets and companions (Sahaba) are especially recommended. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said the best names are those that express servitude to Allah (like Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman).

Names that are forbidden include any name meaning "servant of" someone other than Allah (e.g., Abd al-Nabi), names exclusive to Allah (like Al-Khaliq, Ar-Rahman used as standalone names), names of idols, names with negative meanings, and names that imply self-praise. The Prophet changed several companions' names that had undesirable meanings.

It is not obligatory to choose an Arabic name. What matters is that the name has a good meaning and is not associated with anything haram. Many non-Arab Muslim cultures use beautiful names in their own languages (Turkish, Malay, Urdu, etc.). However, Arabic names from the Quran or the Prophet's family carry special significance for many Muslim families.

The sunnah is to name the baby on the seventh day after birth, which is also when the aqeeqah (sacrifice) is performed and the baby's head is shaved. However, naming on the day of birth is also permissible. It is recommended to choose a name with a beautiful meaning, and the father has the primary right to name the child.