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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

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.

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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129 Arabic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Z

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zayden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zayn	Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome; Excellent; Adornment
Zayne	Boy	God is gracious; Grace; Beauty
Zaiden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zain	Boy	Beauty; Grace
Zaid	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zayd	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zahir	Boy	Clear; Manifest; To shine; Helper; Supporter
Zamir	Boy	Conscience; Mind; Heart; Good voice; Singer
Zavian	Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant

Zymir	Boy	Nightingale; Conscience; Good voice
Zakariya	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zakaria	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zaidyn	Boy	Strong; Intelligent; Leader
Zahmir	Boy	Nightingale; Song; Heart; Mind; Good voice; Conscience
Zahid	Boy	Pious; Devout; Altruistic; Ascetic
Zade	Unisex	Son of; To increase
Zaviyar	Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Zayaan	Boy	Beautifier; Beautiful; Handsome
Zaden	Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase

Zaki	Boy	Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion
Zaydan	Unisex	Growth; Increase
Ziyad	Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Zubair	Girl	Iron; Brave; Strong
Zidane	Boy	Abundance; Growth; Increase
Zair	Boy	Light; Brilliance; Shining
Zorawar	Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior; Strong leader
Zidan	Boy	More; Increase; Excess; Rise; Growth
Ziad	Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Zaidan	Boy	To increase

Zaheer	Boy	Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; Booming
Zaydon	Boy	Growth; Increase; God will judge
Zaydin	Girl	Growth; Increase
Zailee	Boy	Sea strength; Berry wood
Zaeem	Boy	Leader; Chief
Zakir	Boy	To memorize; To study; To remember
Zohaan	Boy	Gift of God
Zayed	Boy	To grow; To increase; Abundance; Progress
Zohaib	Girl	Beloved leader
Zuhair	Boy	Bright; Blossom

Zay	Unisex	To increase
Zubayr	Boy	Strong and powerful
Zyden	Unisex	Growth; Increase
Zaim	Boy	Leader; Chief; General
Zinedine	Unisex	Beauty of the religion; Grace of the religion
Zaahir	Boy	Bright; Shining; Radiant; Manifest; Clear; Outward; Evident
Zeyad	Boy	Abundance; Growth; Generous; Greater
Zakariyya	Boy	God remembers
Zarrar	Boy	Brave; Courageous; Clever; Subtle; Great Muslim warrior; Attractive
Zuhaib	Boy	Piece of gold; Golden

Zafir	Boy	Victorious
Zeid	Boy	To increase
Zahi	Boy	Beautiful; Brilliant
Zaiyah	Boy	Unique and mysterious
Zarif	Boy	Elegant; Astute; Clever; Delicate
Zoraiz	Boy	The one who spreads light
Zafar	Boy	Victory; Victor
Zahran	Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Zidaan	Boy	To increase; To grow
Zaidy	Unisex	Descendent of Zaid

Zariel	Girl	To remember God
Zohair	Boy	To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zabir	Boy	One who praises
Zadan	Unisex	Growth; Increase
Zaviar	Boy	Brave; Bright
Zuber	Unisex	Iron; Strong; Powerful; Firm
Zulqarnain	Boy	Possessor of the two horns
Zaafir	Girl	Triumphant one; Victor; Successful one;
Zuhayr	Boy	Little flower; To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zyaan	Unisex	Adornment; Decoration; Beautification

Zahair	Unisex	Rosy; Bright; Glowing; Flowery
Zahan	Unisex	Gift of God; World
Zamil	Unisex	Follower
Zaman	Unisex	Time; Age; Era
Zeshan	Unisex	Possessor of Splendor; Moon; Magnificent; Brilliant
Zaabit	Boy	Clever man; One who remembers; Brilliant; Intelligent
Zaad	Boy	Victory; Success; Triumph; To increase
Zaahid	Boy	Ascetic; Abstemious; Devotee; Hermit
Zaarib	Boy	One who beats; Striker; Fighter; Warrior
Zakaa	Boy	Intelligence; Acumen; Purity; Honest

Zebadiyah	Boy	Allah's gift; The gift of God; God's gracious gift; A variant of Zebadiah
Zehaan	Boy	Abundance; Prosperous; Rich and wealthy; Progressing
Zuehb	Boy	Clever-minded; Brilliant; Smart; Intelligent
Zukaurrahman	Boy	Son of Rahman; Son of Allah; God's gifted child
Zulfiqar	Boy	Cleaver of the spine; Name of the Prophet Muhammad's sword; Name of the legendary sword of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Zafer	Boy	Victory; Conqueror; Victor
Zadfar	Boy	Glorious birth
Zain-ul-Abideen	Boy	Adornment of the worshipers; One who is a source of pride for the Muslims
Zartash	Boy	Gold carver; Golden stone
Zahaar	Boy	Florist or flower seller

Zahrun	Boy	Blossom; Flower
Zahur	Boy	Radiant; Brilliant
Zarar	Boy	Clever; Subtle
Zauqi	Boy	Enthusiastic or full of life
Zaweel	Boy	Motion or activity
Zayyir	Boy	Brilliant
Zerdad	Boy	The one who donates
Zewad	Boy	A respected man
Zuwayhir	Boy	Radiant and luminous
Zaafer	Boy	Helper or assistant

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