16 Tamil Islam Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Nilah	Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Vega	Unisex	Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
Ahamed	Boy	Most praiseworthy; Most commendable
Aavin	Unisex	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Rayya	Girl	Quenched; Fresh or good scent; Treasures; Wealth; Possessions; Goods
Akam	Boy	Striking power; Love; Inner life
Amalah	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Athira	Girl	One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling

Pelin	Girl	Horse; Dark skinned; Wormwood; Absinthe
Mallika	Girl	Queen; Jasmine
Nadar	Boy	Precious; Rare; Superior; Tamil caste
Roja	Girl	Rose; A day's wage; Sun
Kalam	Boy	Dove; Pen; A painter's brush; Style of painting
Arjin	Girl	Procuring; Gaining

Infographic: Top Tamil Islam Baby Names with Meanings

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Tamil Islam Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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