286 Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Omar	Boy	Flourishing; Long-lived; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent; Gifted
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Kamilah	Girl	Flawlessness; Perfection
Imran	Boy	Exalted nation
Ismail	Unisex	God listens
Farah	Girl	Happiness
Khadijah	Girl	Premature child
Said	Boy	Happy; Lucky
Sulaiman	Boy	Peace

Azlan	Unisex	Lion
Azari	Girl	Virgin; Maiden; God has helped; Shining; Bright
Asiyah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Safwan	Boy	Stone; Rock; Pure
Harun	Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Saad	Boy	Fortune; Good luck; Happiness
Samirah	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Zarina	Unisex	Golden; Gold; Empress
Jamilah	Girl	Beautiful
Razan	Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm

Faisal	Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Samiah	Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Maliki	Boy	God's messenger; King
Ashar	Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Zakiyah	Girl	Pure
Jalani	Unisex	Strong; Powerful; To live
Zunairah	Unisex	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Sharif	Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Emran	Boy	Exalted nation
Yazid	Boy	God will increase; To add

Syair	Unisex	Poetry; Verse
Asiah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed
Mohsin	Boy	Beneficient
Rima	Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Rahman	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Raffi	Boy	God heals; Noble; Exalter
Sufian	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Raihan	Boy	Pleasant smell; Basil
Salahuddin	Boy	Righteousness of religion
Zaim	Boy	Leader; Chief; General

Naimah	Girl	Pleasantness; Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Yazeed	Boy	He who makes progress; Increasing; Adding
Abdulmalik	Boy	King's servant
Arshad	Boy	Rightly guided; More mature; More sensible
Azhaan	Unisex	Call to prayer; Intellects; Wits
Aidah	Girl	Guest; The one who's returning; Moon
Jabar	Boy	Powerful
Kassim	Boy	One who divides goods among his people
Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Sidratul	Girl	Cedar of the farthest point

Haziq	Boy	Skillful; Intelligent; Capable
Saniah	Girl	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Mujahid	Unisex	To strive in the cause of God; Doers of Jihad; Toiler; Laborer
Jalilah	Girl	Great; Exalted; Important
Adeeb	Boy	Educated; Scholarly; Courteous
Alija	Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Abdulsamad	Boy	Servant of the eternal
Shamsuddin	Boy	Sun of the religion; Sun of the faith
Zainah	Unisex	Beauty; Grace
Ramla	Girl	Sand; Grain of sand

Suhailah	Girl	Level; Even; A bright star
Zulaikha	Girl	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair
Jaafar	Boy	Stream
Hazem	Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Resolute; Stern
Hamdaan	Boy	The praised one; To praise
Iskander	Boy	Defending men
Tasmia	Girl	To mention the name of Allah; Giving name
Zahirah	Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Helper; Supporter
Nasib	Boy	Noble; Destiny; Fate; Share; One's share in life
Sofian	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim

Abdulmajid	Boy	Servant of the glorious
Abdulmajeed	Boy	Servant of the glorious
Nadirah	Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Alif	Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Rahmah	Girl	Mercy; Compassion
Sakinah	Girl	Tranquility; Peace of mind
Zuha	Girl	Forenoon; Sacrifice; Immolate
Atiyah	Girl	Gift; Present; Favor; Benefit; Boon
Mahadi	Boy	Guided one
Oman	Boy	Friend; Helper; Protector; To settle or swell

Ridhwan	Boy	Satisfaction; Contentment
Saleha	Girl	Virtuous
Zulqarnain	Boy	Possessor of the two horns
Izzah	Unisex	Powerful
Ayyash	Boy	Long-lived
Arwaa	Girl	Softness; Lightness
Azmir	Unisex	Powerful; Determination
Adlan	Unisex	Fair; Just; One who follows a straight path
Athira	Girl	One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling
Burhanuddin	Boy	Proof of the religion

Bukhari	Unisex	Place of good fortune
Ezzah	Girl	A person who gives honor; To be powerful
Farihah	Girl	Happy
Hazim	Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Resolute; Stern
Alie	Girl	Noble; Exalted; Man's defender
Ishak	Boy	He who laughs, God will laugh
Habibah	Girl	Sweetheart; Lover; Beloved
Alimah	Girl	Learned; Expert; Scholar
Maziah	Girl	Whole; Complete; Virtuous
Mahmood	Boy	A man who is worth the praise; Commendable; Worthy of reverence

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Infographic: Impactful Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings

A given name can profoundly impact your child’s persona in many ways. Therefore, selecting a name with a meaningful theme and cultural relevance is vital. To help you make an informed and thoughtful choice, we bring you an infographic on dynamic Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings that could inspire your child to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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