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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57 Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Tahir	Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Namir	Boy	Leopard; Panther; Good; Pure
Safwan	Boy	Stone; Rock; Pure
Marwan	Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Zaki	Boy	Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion
Arsh	Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Affan	Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure
Sufyan	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Sufian	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Dahir	Unisex	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste

Sufiyan	Girl	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Taher	Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste; Cleansed; Free from sin
Zahran	Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Sofian	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Safi	Boy	Pure
Sufyaan	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Husnain	Boy	Handsome and elegant; Pure in the eyes
Nazeef	Unisex	Pure; Clean; Chaste
Safwat	Boy	Best; Finest; Pure
Safin	Unisex	Ships; Boats; Clean; Pure

Farmand	Boy	Intelligent; Pure; Wise
Abdulquddus	Boy	Quddus stands for the perfect one; The holy one and the pure one
Abdussubbooh	Boy	One who serves the extremely uncontaminated and pure
Abezag	Boy	The one is clean; Pure and blessed
Abyaz	Boy	White; Pure
Ahrar	Boy	Genuine; Pure; Good; Free; Unimpeded; Liberals
Anzar	Unisex	Pure gold or silver; Vision; Intelligence; Insight; Rain
Aqdas	Boy	Pure; Sacred; Holy
Ateeqa	Boy	Clean; Pure; Limpid; Ancient; Archaic
Athar	Boy	Generous; Pristine; Pious; Pure; Neat

Bahim	Boy	One who cannot be mixed; pure
Barii	Boy	Innocent; Pure
Gaith	Boy	One who is pure like rain; excellence
Kadidu	Boy	Pure finished
Lubaib	Boy	Genuine; Pure man
Maasilan	Boy	A pure person with no blemishes
Naqqee	Boy	Pure person
Nazeeh	Boy	A chaste person; Pure
Saafi	Boy	A person of pure and clean nature
Safiuddin	Boy	One whose faith is pure

Safouane	Boy	A pure and genuine man
Salahuddeen	Boy	Faith is pure and righteous
Salsal	Boy	One who is pure as a spring water
Samim	Unisex	Sincere; Heartfelt; Pure; Genuine
Sofiane	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Tahura	Boy	Pure; Virtuous
Naseefa	Boy	Pure and clean; The speech spoken secretly
Tahoor	Boy	Pure and clean
Afan	Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure; River
Afaan	Unisex	Chaste; Virtuous; Pure; Modest; Pious

Affaan	Unisex	Chaste; Virtuous; Pure; Modest
Kaiz	Unisex	Pure; Youthful
Sofyan	Boy	Pure; Wool; Slender
Soufiane	Unisex	Pure; Clean; Slim
Mesum	Unisex	Pure; Innocent
Mayaan	Unisex	Pure one
Tahim	Unisex	Pure

Infographic: Trendy Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Pure

Baby names have come a long way across centuries. They are not just limited to the conventional classics, natural elements, religious motifs, or human values — they can be inspired by popular culture, literature, famous personalities, and even aesthetic subcultures. To determine what kind of names you like best, dive into our infographic containing Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Pure.

Arabic Boy Names with Meanings Pure(infographic)

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