NAMA LELAKI

HURUF A

• Aban – Old Arabic name
• Abbas – Description of a lion
• Abbud – Worshipper
• Abbudin – Worshippers
• Abdul, Abdel, ‘Abd al – Servant (of Allah)
• Abdul-’Adl – Servant of the Just
• Abdul-Ahad – Servant of the One
• Abdul-Alim – Servant of the Omniscient
• Abdul-Aliyy – Servant of the Most High
• Abdul-Azim – Servant of the Mighty
• Abdul-Aziz – Servant of the Powerful (Dear) One
• Abdul-Badi – Servant of the Incomparable
• Abdul-Ba’ith – Servant of the Resurrector
• Abdul-Baqi – Servant of the Everlasting
• Abdul-Bari – Servant of the Creator
• Abdul-Barr – Servant of the Source of All Goodness
• Abdul-Basir – Servant of the All-Seeing
• Abdul-Basit – Servant of the Extender
• Abdul-Fattah – Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance)
• Abdul-Ghaffar – Servant of the Forgiver
• Abdul-Ghafur – Servant of the Forgiving
• Abdul-Ghani – Servant of the Self-Sufficient
• Abdul-Hadi – Servant of the Guide
• Abdul-Hafiz – Servant of the Protector
• Abdul-Hakam – Servant of the Arbitrator
• Abdul-Hakim – Servant of the Wise One
• Abdul-Halim – Servant of the Patient One
• Abdul-Hamid – Servant of the Praised One
• Abdul-Haqq – Servant of the Truth
• Abdul-Hasib – Servant of the Respected, Esteemed
• Abdul-Hayy – Servant of the Living
• Abdul-Jabbar – Servant of the Compeller
• Abdul-Jalil – Servant of the Great, Revered One
• Abdul-Karim – Servant of the Noble, Generous One
• Abdul-Khabir – Servant of the Aware
• Abdul-Khaliq – Servant of the Creator
• Abdul-Latif – Servant of the Kind One
• Abdul-Malik – Servant of the Master (or King)
• Abdul-Majid – Servant of the Glorious One
• Abdul-Matin – Servant of the Firm, Strong
• Abdul-Mubdi’ – Servant of the Originator
• Abdul-Mughni – Servant of the Enricher
• Abdul-Muhaimin – Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector
• Abdul-Muhsi – Servant of the Reckoner
• Abdul-Muhyi – Servant of the Giver of Life
• Abdul-Mu’id – Servant of the Restorer
• Abdul-Mu’izz – Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory
• Abdul-Mujib – Servant of the Responder
• Abdul-Mu’min – Servant of the Giver of Faith
• Abdul-Muqaddim – Servant of the Expediter
• Abdul-Muqtadir – Servant of the Powerful
• Abdul-Musawwir – Servant of the Fashioner
• Abdul-Muta’al – Servant of the Most High
• Abdul-Nafi’ – Servant of the Benefactor
• Abdul-Nasser – Servant of the Victorious One
• Abdul-Nasir – Servant of the Helper, Protector
• Abdul-Nur – Servant of the Light
• Abdul-Qadir – Servant of the Capable
• Abdul-Qahhar – Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty
• Abdul-Qawi – Servant of the Most Strong
• Abdul-Qayyum – Servant of the Self-Subsisting
• Abdul-Quddus – Servant of the Most Holy
• Abdul-Rafi’ – Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem)
• Abdul-Rahim – Servant of the Merciful
• Abdul-Rahman – Servant of the Beneficent
• Abdul-Rashid – Servant of the Rightly Guided One
• Abdul-Ra’uf – Servant of the Compassionate
• Abdul-Razzaq – Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider
• Abdul-Sabur – Servant of the Patient
• Abdul-Salam – Servant of the Peace
• Abdul-Samad – Servant of the Eternal
• Abdul-Sami – Servant of the All-Hearing
• Abdul-Sattar – Servant of the Protector
• Abdul-Shahid – Servant of the Witness
• Abdul-Shakur – Servant of the Most Thankful
• Abdul-Tawwab – Servant of the Forgiver
• Abdul-Wadud – Servant of the Loving
• Abdul-Wahhab – Servant of the Giver
• Abdul-Wahid – Servant of the Unique One
• Abdul-Wajid – Servant of the Finder
• Abdul-Wakil – Servant of the Trustee
• Abdul-Wali – Servant of the Governor
• Abdul-Waliy – Servant of the Protecting
• Abdul-Warith – Servant of the Supreme Inheritor
• Abdul-Zahir – Servant of the Manifest
• Abdullah – Servant of God
• ‘Abid – Worshipper, adorer
• ‘Abidin – Worshippers, adorers
• Abu Bakr – Name of one of the Prophet’s companions
• Abu al Khayr – One who does good
• Adan – (Garden of) Eden
• Adel, ‘Adil – Just
• Adham – Black or dark
• Adib – Cultured, well-mannered one
• ‘Adli – Judicial, juridicial
• Adnan, ‘Adnan – Old Arabic name
• ‘Afif, Afeef – Chaste, modest
• Ahmad, Ahmed – Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name “Muhammad”
• ‘Ajib – Wonderful
• ‘Akif – Focused
• Akil – Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reason
• Akram – Most generous
• Ala’ – Nobility, excellence
• Ala’ al Din – Excellence of faith
• Al ‘Abbas – Description of a lion; name of the Prophet’s uncle
• Aladdin, Ala’ al din – Nobility of faith
• Al Bara’ – Wholesome with innocence
• Al Hakam – The arbitrator, the judge
• Al Harith – The plowman
• Alhasan – The handsome, the good; name of the Prophet’s grandson
• Alhusain, Alhusayn – Diminutive of the handsome, the good; name of the Prophet’s grandson
• Ali, ‘Ali, ‘Aliyy – The highest, greatest, excellent, noble; name of the Prophet’s son-in-law and the fourth Caliph
• Alim – Wise or learned
• Almahdi – Guided to the right path
• Al Safi – Clear, pure, fine
• Altaf – Kindness
• Altair – The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra
• Al Tayyib – The good one
• Al Tijani – Crowning
• Al Tufail, Al Tufayl – Old Arabic name
• Amid – General
• ‘Amid – Support
• Amin, Ameen – Faithful, trustworthy
• Amir, Ameer – Ruler, prince, leader
• ‘Amir – Prosperous, populous
• Amjad – More glorious
• Ammar, ‘Ammar – Builder, constructor
• ‘Amro – Old Arabic name
• Anas – Very sociable; name of one of the Prophet’s companions
• Anis – Close friend
• ‘Antarah – Heroic; name of an Arab folk hero
• Anwar – Radiant, full of light
• ‘Aqil – Old Arabic name
• Arfan – Gratitude
• Arif – Corporal
• ‘Arif – Aquainted, knowledgable
• Asad – Lion                
• As’ad – Happy, fortunate, lucky
• Asadel – Most prosperous one
• Ashraf – Most honorable
• Asif – Forgiveness
• Asim, ‘Asim – Protector, defender
• Aswad – Black
• Ata’, ‘Ataa – Gift
• Ata’ Allah – Gift of God
• Ata’ al Rahman – Gift of the Beneficent
• Athil – Firmly rooted
• Athir – Favored, preferred
• Atif, ‘Atif – Compassionate, sympathetic
• Awad, ‘Awad – Reward, compensation
• ‘Awf – A plant with a nice smell
• Aws – To give
• Awwab – Returning (to Allah)
• Ayham – Brave
• Ayman – Lucky; on the right
• Ayser – Easy in dealing, wealthy
• Ayyub, Ayoob – A Prophet’s name (Job)
• Aza – Comfort
• ‘Azab – Touring, travelling, wandering
• Azhar – Most shining, luminous
• Azeem, Azim – Defender, referring to one of God’s ninety-nine qualities
• Aziz, ‘Aziz – Powerful (dear)
• Azzam, ‘Azzam – Determined, resolved

HURUF B

• Badi – Marvelous
• Badi al Zaman – The marvel of time
• Badr – Full moon
• Badr al Din – Full moon of the faith
• Badri – One who took part in the battle of Badr
• Baha, Baha’ – Beautiful, magnificent
• Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din – Magnificence of the faith
• Bahij – Cheerful
• Bahir – Dazzling, brilliant
• Bakr – Old Arabic name
• Bakri – One who starts work early
• Baligh – Eloquent
• Bandar – Seaport, district capital
• Barakah – Blessing
• Barir – Faithful
• Bashir – Bringer of glad tidings
• Bashshar – Bringer of many glad tidings
• Basil – Brave
• Basim, Bassam – Smiling
• Bayhas – Name of the lion
• Bilal – Satisfies thirst; name of the Prophet’s Muezzin (one who calls for prayer)
• Bishr – Joy
• Boulos – Arabic form of “Paul”
• Budail, Budayl – Name of a companion of the Prophet
• Burhan – Proof
• Bushr – Joy, happiness
• Butrus – Arabic form of “Peter”

HURUF D

• Dabir – Secretary
• Dani – Near, close
• Darwish – Dervish
• Da’ud, Dawud – Beloved; a Prophet’s name (David)
• Dhakir – One who remembers God frequently
• Dhakiy – Intelligent, bright
• Dhakwan – Intelligent
• Dhul Fiqar – Name of the Prophet’s sword
• Dirar – Old Arabic name
• Diya – Brightness, light
• Diya al Din – Brightness of the faith

HURUF F

• Fadi – Redeemer
• Fadil – Generous, honorable, superior
• Fadl – Favor, surplus
• Fadl Allah – Favor of Allah
• Fahd, Fahad – Leopard, lynx
• Fahmi – Understanding       
• Faisal, Faysal – Decisive
• Fa’iz – Winner
• Fakhir – Proud, excellent
• Fakhr al Din – Pride of the faith
• Fakhri, Fakhry – Honorary
• Fakih – Legal expert; one who recites the Qu’ran
• Falah – Success
• Falih – Successful
• Faraj, Farraj – Relief, freedom from grief
• Farhan – Happy
• Farid, Fareed – Unique, rare
• Fariq, Fareeq – Lieutenant General
• Faris – Horseman, knight, cavalier
• Faruq, Farooq – One who distinguishes truth from falsehood
• Fath – Victory
• Fathi – Victorious one
• Fatih – Conqueror
• Fatin, Fateen – Clever, smart
• Fawwaz – Most successful
• Fawzan – Victorious
• Fawzi – To do with success
• Fayyad – Overflowing, generous
• Ferran – Baker
• Fida – Redemption, sacrifice
• Fikri – Thought, ideas
• Firas – Perspicacity
• Fouad, Fu’ad – Heart
• Fudail – Excellent in character

NAMA PEREMPUAN

HURUF A

• Abal – Wild rose
• Abia – Great
• ‘Abidah, Abida – Worshipper
• ‘Abir, Abeer – Fragrance, perfume
• ‘Ablah, Abla’, Ablaa – Perfectly formed
• Abra – Example, lesson
• Abrar – Devoted to God
• A’dab, Aadab – Hope and need
• Adara – Virgin
• ‘Adawiyah – Summer plant
• Adiba – Well-mannered, cultured, polite; writer
• ‘Adilah, Adila, Adeela – Equal, just, honest
• ‘Adn – Paradise
• ‘Afaf – Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure
• ‘Afifah – Chaste, modest
• Afnan – Tree branches or twigs
• ‘Afra’, Afraa – White
• Afrah – Celebrations, festivals
• Afya – Shadows
• ‘Ahd – Pledge, commitment, delegation
• Ahlam – Witty, imaginative; one who has pleasant dreams
• ‘A’idah, Aida – Visiting, returning; reward
• Ain – Eye, thus “precious”
• Aini – Spring, flower, source, choice
• ‘A’ishah, Aisha, Ayishah – Living, prosperous; youngest wife of the Prophet
• Akilah – Intelligent, logical, one who reasons
• Ala’, Aalaa – Signs of Allah
• Alhena – A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)
• Alima – Wise
• Alimah – Skilled in music or dance
• ‘Aliyah, Aliyyah, Alia, A’lia – Exaulted, elevated, highest social standing
• Almas – Diamond
• Altaf – Kindness, politeness
• Aludra – Virgin
• ‘Alya’ – Loftiness
• Al Zahra – The illuminated; nickname of the Prophet’s daughter, Fatimah
• Alzubra – (A star in the constellation Leo)
• Amal, A’mal, Aamal, Amala – Hope, aspiration
• Aman – Security, peace, safety
• Amani – Wishes, aspirations
• Amatullah – Female servant of Allah
• Amber – Jewel
• Aminah, Amineh, Ameena – Trustworthy, faithful, secure; name of the mother of the Prophet
• Amirah, Ameera – Princess, leader
• Amjad – Magnificence, splendor
• Amsah – Friendly; of good company
• ‘Anan, Anaan – Clouds
• ‘Anbar – Perfume, ambergris
• ‘Anbarin – of ambergris
• Anisah, Aneesa – Close, intimate, good friend
• Anjum – Stars
• Anmar – Leopard
• Anwar, Anwaar – Rays of light, blossoms
• ‘Aqilah – Wife, spouse; the best, the pick
• Ara – Opinions
• Aram – Signs, flags
• Areebah – Witty, smart
• Arij, Areej – Fragrance, sweet smell
• ‘Arub, Aroob – Loving to her husband
• Asalah – Nobility of descent
• Ashwaq – Love, affections
• Asil – Smooth
• Asilah – Noble origin, pure
• ‘Asimah, Asima – Protector
• Asiya, Asiyah – One who tends to the weak, one who heals, comforts, consoles
• ‘Asma’, Asma, Asmaa – Excellent, lofty, eminent, precious; daughter of Abu Bakr
• Asra – Travel by night
• Asrar – Secrets
• ‘Asriyah – Modernist
• Athir – Favored, preferred
• ‘Atifah, Atifa – Affectionate, compassionate, sympathetic
• ‘Atikah, Atika – Virgin, pure, clear
• ‘Atiyah, Atiya – Gift, present
• Atyaf – Fantasies
• ‘Awatif – Emotions
• Ayah, Ayeh – Qur’anic verse, clear evidence, sign of God
• Ayat – Qur’anic verses, clear evidences, signs of God
• Azhar, Azhaar – Flowers, blossoms
• ‘Azizah, Aziza, Azeeza – Precious, cherished, beloved, dear
• ‘Azzah, Azza – Young, female gazelle

HURUF B 

• Badi’ah, Badi’a – Unprecedented, amazing, admirable, unique
• Badra – Full moon
• Badriyah, Badriyyah, Badriya – Resembling the full moon
• Bahijah – Magnificent, splendid
• Bahirah, Bahira, Baheera – Dazzling, brilliant, noble lady
• Bahiyah, Bahiya, Bahiyaa – Beautiful, radiant
• Balqis – Name of the Queen of Sheba
• Balsam – Balsam, balm
• Ban – a kind of tree
• Banan – Delicate, finger tips
• Bara’ah – Innocence
• Barakah, Baraka – Blessing; white one
• Bari’ah, Baraa’a – Excelling
• Barika – Bloom, be successful
• Barirah – Faithful and devoted
• Basha’ir – Good news, good omens
• Bashirah, Basheera – Bringer of good tidings, joy
• Basilah – Brave
• Basimah, Baseema – Smiling
• Basinah – Kitty, kitten
• Basmah, Basma – A smile
• Batul, Batool – Ascetic virgin
• Bayan – Clearness, eloquence
• Baysan – to walk with pride
• Bilqis, Bilqees – Queen of Sheeba
• Bisar – Adolescent
• Budur – Full moons
• Buhaysah, Buhaisah – Walking with pride
• Buhjah – Joy, delight
• Buhthah – Happy, delighted when seeing others
• Bushra – Good omen, good news
• Busr – Unripened dates; star, height
• Buthaynah, Buthainah, Buthayna – Of beautiful and tender body

HURUF C  

• Cala – makna : Castle-kastil-benteng
• Cantara – makna : Small bridge-jembatan

HURUF D 

• Da’d – Old Arabic name
• Dahab – Gold
• Dalal – Treated or touched in a kind and loving way
• Daliyah – Grape vine
• Daniyah – Closer, nearer
• Dhakirah – One who remembers God frequently
• Dhakiyah – Bright, intelligent
• Dhuka’ – Name of the sun
• Dimah – Cloud which carries rainwater
• Du’a’ – Prayer
• Duha, Dhuha – Forenoon
• Dunya – World
• Dunyana – Our world
• Durar – Pearls
• Durrah – Pearl
• Durriyah – Shining, bright

HURUF F 

• Fadilah, Fadheela – Virtuous, outstanding, superior, cultured and refined
• Fadiyah – Redeemer, self-sacrificing
• Fadwa – Name derived from self-sacrifice
• Fahdah, Fahada – Leopardess
• Fahimah – Intelligent
• Fa’iqah – Surpassing, excellent
• Fa’izah, Faiza – Victorious, winner
• Fajr – Dawn, morning prayer
• Fakhriyah – Honorary
• Falak – Star
• Fanan – Tree branch or twig
• Farah – Joy, cheerfulness
• Farhah – Lively
• Farhanah – Happy
• Faridah, Fareeda – Unique, matchless, precious pearl or gem
• Farihah, Fareeha – Happy, joyful, cheerful, glad
• Farizah – Arch
• Fathiyah – Beginning
• Fatimah, Fatima – Accustom; daughter of the Prophet
• Fatin or Fatinah – Fascinating, captivating, alluring, enchanting
• Fawz – Victory or success
• Fawzah, Fawza – Success
• Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia – Successful, victorious
• Fayha’ – Fragrant
• Fayruz – Turquoise
• Fellah – Arabian jasmine
• Fida’ – Redemption
• Fiddah – Silver
• Fikriyah – Intellectual
• Firdaws, Firdoos – Highest garden in Paradise
• Firyal – Old Arabic name
• Furat – Sweet water
• Futun – Fascinations

HURUF H

• Habibah, Habeeba – Beloved, sweetheart, darling; a wife of the Prophet
• Hadeel – to coo (like a dove)
• Hadiyah, Haadiya – Guide to righteousness, calm
• Hadiyyah – Gift
• Hafa – Gentle rain
• Hafizah – Heedful, mindful
• Hafsah, Hafsa – Wife of the Prophet
• Hafthah – Preserved, protected
• Haifa, Hayfa’ – Slender, of beautiful body
• Hajar – Name of the wife of the prophet Ibrahim
• Hala – Sweetness
• Halah, Haala – Aureole
• Halimah, Haleema – Gentle, patient, mild-tempered; name of the Prophet’s nursing mother
• Hamdiyah – One who praises a lot
• Hamidah, Hameeda – Praiseworthy
• Hana’, Hana – Happiness, bliss
• Hanan – Mercy; affectionate, loving, tender
• Hani’ah – of happiness, bliss
• Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa – True believer
• Hanin – Longing, yearning
• Haniyyah, Haniya – Pleased, happy
• Hasibah – Respected, noble
• Hasnah, Hasna’, Hasna – Beautiful
• Hawa’, Hawwa – Eve
• Huda, Hooda – Right guidance
• Hudun – To become quiet
• Hulyah – Jewelry, ornament, finery
• Huma – Bird who brings joy
• Humairah, Humayrah – Of reddish complexion; nickname the Prophet gave to his wife ‘A’ishah
• Hunaidah, Hunaydah – Diminutive of Hind
• Hur – Virgins of paradise
• Huriyah, Huriyyah, Hooriya – Angel; a Houri, virgin of paradise
• Husn – Beauty
• Husna – Most beautiful
• Husniyah – Beautiful
• Hutun – Clouds with rain
• Huwaidah, Huwaydah – Gentle