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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96 Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Kind

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Raheem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted
Haris	Boy	Grace; Kindness; Plowman; Cultivator
Rakeem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Rahim	Boy	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate
Muhsin	Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Ehsan	Boy	Powerful; Kindness; Graciousness; Generosity; Charity
Rakim	Boy	Kind and compassionate person
Ashraf	Boy	Honorable; Nobler; Noble; Kind; Excellent
Latif	Boy	Gentle and kind one; One of the names of Allah
Raef	Unisex	Kind; Gentle; Compassionate; Soft-hearted

Abdulrahim	Boy	Servant of the most merciful and kind one
Arif	Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Raif	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Affectionate; Benign; Sympathetic; Merciful
Abdulkarim	Boy	One who helps kind-hearted and giving personality
Abdulhakeem	Boy	Helps wise; Good and kind-hearted people in any situation
Atif	Boy	Affection; Kindness; Compassion
Abdullatif	Boy	A person who supports merciful; Kind and gentle personality
Rahiem	Boy	Compassionate; Kind
Abdo	Boy	the Very Sensitive and Kind one
Alif	Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind

Aatif	Boy	Kind; Affectionate
Iskandar	Boy	Defending men; Defender of mankind
Lateef	Boy	Gentle; Kind; One of the names of Allah
Mannan	Boy	Kind; Generous; Benefactor; Meditate
Atef	Boy	Affection; Kindness
Ehsaan	Boy	Kindness; Graciousness; Generosity
Niveen	Boy	Gentle, graceful, kind-hearted
Nieem	Boy	Not petty in character and kind
Raahim	Boy	One who is compassionate; Kind
Maruf	Boy	Favor; Kindness;Good deeds; Acceptable; Beneficial

Rafat	Boy	One who shows kindness, compassion, and sympathy toward others
Abdullateef	Boy	One who Serves a Kind Man; Servant of the Subtle
Hadib	Boy	Devoted; Kind; Compassionate
Rafiqh	Boy	A variant of Rafiq; Friend, companion, gentle, and kind
Tammam	Boy	Generous; Kind; Compassionate; Benevolent; A variant spelling is Tamam
Abdallafif	Boy	the one who is a Servant of the Kind One
Abdelhakim	Boy	the kind Servant of the Wise One
Abdellafif	Boy	the Servant of the Kindest One
Abdellatif	Boy	A charming personality who serves kind people
Abdolrahem	Boy	A kind-hearted person who serves merciful

Abdul-aleem	Boy	A kind-hearted personality who generally serves all-knowing ones
Abdul-barr	Boy	A person who helps the most kind and good people on the Earth
Abdul-karim	Boy	A person who serves a kind man
Abdul-lateef	Boy	A devoted follower who helps kind men
Abdul-lateif	Boy	A person who loves to serve gracious and kind people
Abdul-latif	Boy	Servant of the faintly kind-hearted; The gentle one
Abdul-muhaymen	Boy	A devoted person who helps the merciful or kind-hearted people
Abdul-raouf	Boy	A devoted supporter who supports or serves the most merciful and kind-hearted one
Abdulgani	Boy	Helps those who are generous; Kind and self-sufficient
Abdulhakeen	Boy	Alternative of Abdul-Hakim which stands for servant of the kind man

Abdulhannan	Boy	A servant of the most kind-hearted and merciful one
Abdullafif	Boy	One who serves generous and kind people with grace
Abdulmannan	Boy	Serves the most compassionate; Kind and generous one
Abdulmedjid	Boy	An individual who helps kind and good one
Abdulrauf	Boy	Servant of the most kind-hearted and merciful
Abdulwadood	Boy	One who helps the loving and kind one
Abdur-rauf	Boy	Serves the most merciful; Glorious and kind one
Abulbashar	Boy	The father of a humans or mankind
Afrad	Boy	Refers to a single one of its kind
Alkasim	Boy	Generous; Charitable; Kind

Asfaq	Boy	Compassion; Kindness
Ashfaq	Boy	Kindness; Compassion
Atf	Boy	Kindness, favor and affection
Atifat	Boy	Kindness and Sympathy
Bakht	Boy	One who is considered to be lucky for mankind
Farit	Boy	One of a kind; Who has no rivals
Fuyuzat	Boy	Kindness; Brightness
Ghutaif	Boy	A kind and good person
Haashim	Boy	Generosity; Kindness; With a bright heart
Hamdhy	Boy	Sympathy; Kindness; Blessing

Huwa	Boy	Mankind's mother; A mother to everyone
Kareem-karim	Boy	Generous; Kind hearted
Khairulbashar	Boy	Best of mankind
Lufti	Boy	A kind and gentle person
Lutfallah	Boy	Kindenss of Allah
Lutfi	Boy	Kind; Gentle
Lutfulbaari	Boy	The creator is kind
Lutfullah	Boy	God's kindness and gentleness
Lutfurrahman	Boy	A sign of God's kindness and mercy
Maaruf	Boy	An act of kindness

Minhal	Boy	A kind and generous person; One who is honoured
Moalim	Boy	Kind-hearted; Merciful; Gentle; One who is benign
Naef	Boy	Gentle; Kind; Surplus; Profitable
Nawaazish	Boy	The kindness; A charitable behavior
Nawazish	Boy	A blessing of the kindness
Rafique	Boy	A gentle friend; Kind
Rajaalkarim	Boy	Hope of the kind
Sikander	Boy	One who is a defender of mankind
Abdul-Hannan	Boy	The slave of Allah; One who is kind, compassionate, and tenderhearted
Tashfeen	Boy	Brave warrior; Compassionate; Kind

Fazli	Boy	A kind and graceful man
Ruwaihim	Boy	One who is kind, compassionate, and forgiving
Adamu	Boy	A variant of Adam; Father of mankind
Fadhili	Boy	Kindness; Favour
Yazdan	Boy	Merciful; Kind; God; Angel; Divinity worthy of worship
Mahil	Unisex	Kindness; One who progresses; Earth; Intellect; Greatness; God's gift

Infographic: Top Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Kind

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Kind(infographic)

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