255 Arabic Islam Baby Names Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one
Malik	Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Maryam	Girl	Beloved
Mohammed	Boy	Vastness; Magnitude in size; Greater than anything
Musa	Boy	Drawn out of the water; Savior
Mustafa	Boy	Chosen; Appointed; Preferred
Malak	Girl	Angel
Mariyah	Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Malikai	Boy	Kingly or royal

Mahir	Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Makiyah	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh?
Mahdi	Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance
Maleek	Boy	Sovereign
Marwa	Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Mazen	Boy	Rain clouds; Blessed rain drops
Malika	Girl	Queen
Manha	Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves
Mahira	Girl	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Mahmoud	Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence

Marwan	Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Maaz	Boy	One who seeks or gives shelter
Muad	Unisex	Protected; Supported
Mariama	Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Musab	Boy	Strong; Brave
Muhsin	Boy	Kind; Generous; Charitable
Maliki	Boy	God; The king; Above all earthy rulers; Owner
Moussa	Boy	God saves
Mariya	Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Maliha	Girl	Woman with a glowing, happy face; Beautiful; Salt

Mubarak	Unisex	Blessed or fortunate
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Maher	Boy	Skilled; Talented
Munira	Girl	Glowing, illuminated
Munir	Unisex	Radiant, enlightened, or illuminating
Mazin	Boy	Rain clouds
Marah	Girl	One who is full of bitterness; Of the sea; Sea of bitterness; War; Joyful
Mahnoor	Girl	Light of the moon
Malique	Boy	A king; A master
Maha	Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl

Majid	Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Muaz	Boy	Protected; One who provides refuge
Meryem	Girl	Beloved; wished-for child
Malikye	Unisex	King; Ruler
Maysa	Girl	Graceful; Sparkling star
Malick	Boy	A variant of the name Malik; God; The King; Above all earthy rulers
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Miraal	Girl	Exalted, noble, ethereal
Mateen	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Mubashir	Boy	The bringer of good news

Mustapha	Boy	The chosen one
Minahil	Girl	Elevated, noble, exalted
Matin	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Mehreen	Girl	Bright; Beautiful; Loving; Friendly
Meer	Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Mariyam	Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Mahari	Girl	One who forgives; A dancing girl; Dowry; Bride price; Merciful
Muntaha	Unisex	Ultimate, utmost, highest
Mudasir	Boy	Contentment; Happiness; Satisfaction
Maliq	Boy	King

Muadh	Girl	Strong, brave, knowledgeable
Malic	Girl	Royal or chieftain
Manar	Girl	One whose light is the guide to others; Beacon
Misk	Unisex	Fragrance or scent
Muhannad	Unisex	Carrying the sword
Maimuna	Girl	A blessed one; Auspicious; Favorable
Malikah	Girl	She who is queen
Masud	Boy	Fortunate; Lucky; Prosperous
Mohid	Boy	Malicious water, harsh and cruel sea or ocean
Mujtaba	Boy	Chosen one or selected

Maalik	Boy	Person who possesses or owns; A master
Makeen	Boy	Strong; Firm; Honored
Mansoor	Boy	Triumphant; Victorious
Mujahid	Unisex	Warrior, fighter, champion
Marwah	Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Maddin	Boy	Strong, determined and charismatic
Mahdiya	Girl	She who is rightly guided
Muaad	Boy	Protected; Guarded
Maleeha	Girl	Beautiful, intelligent, virtuous
Maaliyah	Boy	Exalted or noble

Mahid	Boy	The one who brings comfort to others
Mahmud	Boy	He who is praised; Commendable; Laudable; Worthy of reverence
Moaaz	Boy	Strong, determined, leader
Muath	Boy	Strong, loyal, protector
Mikiyah	Unisex	Unique and beautiful
Majed	Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Masih	Boy	Anointed; Messiah
Masir	Boy	Fate; Destiny; Predestination
Muhib	Boy	One who is noble and lovable
Mutasim	Boy	Adhering to God

Muaaz	Boy	Protector, noble, strong
Muzammil	Boy	Devoted; Covered in a garment
Muntasir	Boy	Victorious
Mubina	Unisex	Radiant, illuminated, enlightened
Mahia	Girl	Life; Earth
Maiza	Girl	Only one; Graceful; Distinguisher of good and bad
Mahera	Girl	One who is industrious; Talented; Skilled; The maternal mansion of a married girl
Mayda	Girl	Young; Maiden; Glorious
Majeed	Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Masoud	Boy	Fortunate; Lucky; Prosperous

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