45 African Islam Boy Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Umar	Boy	Flourishing; Populous; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent
Usman	Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Most powerful
Mamadou	Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Zaki	Boy	Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion
Sulayman	Boy	A prophet's name; Solomon
Amadou	Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Sekou	Boy	Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
Kamau	Boy	Silent warrior
Abdou	Boy	His servant

Aksil	Boy	Leopard; Cheetah
Saheed	Boy	Witness; Martyr
Taseen	Boy	To come; To improve
Askia	Unisex	Ruler
Lamine	Girl	The truthful
Mosa	Boy	Drawn from the water; Child of the Nile; Grace
Bilaal	Boy	Moistening; Full moon; Victorious
Yohance	Boy	Gift from the Lord
Abdulkhaaliq	Boy	Servant of the Creator
Abdullateef	Boy	One who Serves a Kind Man; Servant of the Subtle

Abdulmateen	Boy	Servant of the Firm; Strong
Abdulrahmaan	Boy	Servant of the Mercifully Gracious
Abdulraouf	Boy	Servant of the Most Merciful
Abdulrazaaq	Boy	Servant of the Maintainer; Provider
Abdulsaboor	Boy	Servant of the Patient
Abdultawaab	Boy	Servant of the Forgiver
Abdulwaahid	Boy	Servant of the One
Abdulwahaab	Boy	Servant of the Giver
Abedi	Boy	Worshipper
Akuchi	Boy	Wealth from God in the African language

Madin	Boy	Speckled bull; The city
Abdalah	Boy	the Servant of god
Abdalala	Boy	the Slave of the High
Abdalalim	Boy	the Servant of the All-knowing
Abdul-muiz	Boy	Servant of giver of glory and almighty
Abuchi	Boy	A Nobel God or the nobility of a God
Abulmughayyis	Boy	The father of one who saves others
Ajala	Boy	Chief of the horses; One who is destined to fight and wear down their opponents and win; Listening to God
Barke	Boy	Blessings
Buru	Boy	Man like a bull

Safdar	Boy	Piercing lines; Valiant
Tafadhdhal	Boy	An obligation or commitment to someone
Tegama	Boy	A region in Niger
Usain	Boy	Beautiful
Firash	Boy	Perceptiveness, Ingenuity

Infographic: Popular African Islam Boy Names with Meanings

African Islam Boy Names with Meanings are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

African Islam Boy Names with Meanings(infographic)

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