Islamic
names.
Every prophet's name. Every divine attribute. Every figure mentioned in the Qur'an. Curated with full Arabic script, classical pronunciation, and surah references.
33 figures, named or referenced.
Names that appear in the Qur'an by reference or in the same form. Each carries a chapter and verse trail through classical commentary.
Girls
Boys
From Adam to Muhammad ﷺ.
The Qur'an names twenty-five prophets. Many cross between Abrahamic traditions — Yusuf and Joseph, Musa and Moses, Isa and Jesus — making them recognizable bridge names for U.S. families.
99 attributes of the Most Merciful.
Many baby names are derived from these — typically prefixed with Abd- (servant of) when referring directly to Allah, or used in their adjectival form (Karim, Latif, Rahim).
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A note on sources
Religious context on this page is drawn from classical Islamic sources: the Qur'an, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Lisan al-Arab, and Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon. Entries marked as curated are reviewed for accuracy, but for matters of faith, please consult a qualified imam or scholar.