| Aabal-Lahm | Male | Arabic | آبي اللحم | Ābā Al-Laḥm | Abal Lahm | One who has declined to eat meat [Al-Iṣābah 1/25 Dār Al-Fikr] | Aabal-Lahm was a famous companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He was known to be of a noble lineage as well as a poet. He winessed the battle of Hunayn with the Prophet ﷺ and it is said that he was martyred in that same battle. Famous scholars of the Prophetic Tradition, such as Imam Al-Tirmidhi and Imam Al-Nasaa-ee, have narrated from him. An interesting point is that he was known by this name because he refused to eat meat. He was from amongst the first of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ to accept Islam. [Al-Iṣabah 1/25 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle and also have the leadership qualities and eloquence of this particular companion of the Prophet ﷺ | Al-Iṣābah 1/25 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Abaan | Male | Arabic | ابان | Abān | Aban | Most perceptible; Most manifest or clear; Illuminated; Apparent [almaany.com/ar/name/ابان/] | Abaan Ibn Sa'eed was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . His two sons accepted Islam before him, however, he only accepted during the Battle of Khaybar. Amazingly enough, when the Quraysh went to war with the Muslims at Badr, his two brothers were killed and he was saved! It was on a business trip to Shaam that he met a Monk who described the qualities of the Prophet ﷺand acknowledged his Prophethood. The monk, whose name was Yakaa, then told Abaan to go back and convey his greetings to this righteous man i.e the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It was at this point that Abaan returened to Makkah, gathered his people and with his two sons, journeyed to Madinah and embraced Islam at the hands of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/26 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be saved from deceitfulness and will have a clear and open disposition. | Al-Iṣābah 1/26 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Abrahah | Male | Arabic/Abyssinian | أبرهة | Abrahah | Abraha | One who brings a proof; One who brings strange and amazing things; One who overpowers [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أبره/] | Abrahah Ibn Shurahbeel was a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He came with a delegation from Sham to see the Prophet ﷺ and at that meeting, the Prophet ﷺ gave him his blessed cloak. Abrahah was counted among the wise and noble leaders and it is reported that he had narrated many Prophetic Traditions from the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/30 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosimg this name, one's child will be a proof of the truthfulness of Islam. It can also be hoped that the child will have a very eclectic and wonderous personality. | Al-Iṣābah 1/30 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Abzaa | Male | Arabic | أبزى | Abzā | Abza | A show off [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أبزى/] | Abzaa Al-Khuzaa'ee was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . It is reported that he had narrated one Hadith from the Prophet ﷺ which has been recorded by the great compiler of Hadith, Imam Al-Bukhaari. [ Al-Iṣābah 1/31 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a means of showing off the grandeur of Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/31 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Abyadh | Male | Arabic | أبيض | Abyaḍ | Abyad | Fair; Bright; Polished; Shiny; Blameless; Noble; Sincere [Hans Wehr Dictionary 104] | Abyadh Ibn Hum-maal was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ who hailed from the land of Yemen. He had narrated many Prophetic Traditions from the Prophet ﷺ [Al-Iṣābah 1/32 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be clean and pure of heart and mind and will bring light into lives of his parents and those around him. It can also be hoped that the child will be aesthetically pleasing. | Al-Iṣābah 1/32 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Athbaj | Male | Arabic | أثبج | Athbaj | | | Athbaj Al-'Abdee was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | | Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Athwab | Male | Arabic | أثوب | Athwab | | | Athwab was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | | Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Atheelah | Unisex | Arabic | أثيلة | Athīlah | Atheela; Athilah; Athila | Deep rooted; One of noble origin; High born [Hans Wehr Arabic Dictionary 6] | Atheelah Al-Khuzaa'ee was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. On one occasion, he assisted another companion, Suhail, in taking Zam Zam water to the Prophet ﷺ when the Prophet requested for it. [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be firmly rooted in the religion of Islam and will be of excellent character and disposition. | Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr | The name Atheelah can be used for both males and females as it is non gender based. |
| Ajmid | Male | Arabic | أجمد | Ajmid | | To be frozen; Rigid; Solid [Hans Wehr Arabic Dictionary 158] | Ajmid was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. It is reported that he participated in the conquering of Egypt. [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be firm and rigid on the upholding of the religion of Islam. That he will not be deterred from following the Shar'iyyah | Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Ahqab | Male | Arabic | أحقب | Aḥqab | | | It is mentioned regarding Ahqab that he was one of the Jinn who accepted Islam and believed in the Prophethood of the Prophet ﷺ. He was from among those Jinnaat of Naseebeen that heard the recitation of Al-Qur’ān directly from the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | | Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Ahmad | Male | Arabic | أحمد | Aḥmad | | The most laudable; The most commendable [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 238] | Ahmad Ibn Hafs was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He was more commonly known by his title of Abu 'Amr. He was married to the famous female companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Fatimah Binti Qays. [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will grow up to have a praiseworthy and astounding character. It should be noted that the name Ahmad is also one of the names of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. So by giving a child this name, one should aspire that all the qualities of the noble person of the Prophet ﷺ will enter into the child and that the child will be among the future leaders of the religion of Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/39 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Ahmar | Male | Arabic | أحمر | Aḥmar | | Ruddy; Rosy; Red-coloured [Hans Wehr Arabic Dictionary 239] | Ahmar Ibn Jaza was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ as well as his freed slave. He has narrated Prophetic Tradiitions from the Prophet ﷺ and many compilers of the Prophetic Traditions have recorded his narrations in their books. [Al-Iṣābah 1/38 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be of a fair and rosy complexion and just like the personality whome this name represents,will be involved in the study and preservation of the Prophetic Traditions. | Al-Iṣābah 1/39 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Ahwas | Male | Arabic | الأحوص | Al-Aḥwaṣ | | One who has narrow or squinting eyes [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 249] | Al-Ahwas Ibn Mas'ud was an Ansaari companion of the Prophet ﷺ who participated in the Battle of Uhud, as well as the battles that came after. [Al-Iṣābah 1/41 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be saved from looking at and indulging in forbidden and impermissible acts. | Al-Iṣābah 1/41 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Akhram | Male | Arabic | الأخرم | Al-Akhram | | Acromion (The top outer edge of the shoulder blade) [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أخرم/] | Al-Akhram Al-Juhaymiy-yi was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/43 Dār Al-Fikr] | Just like the acromion helps stabilize the shoulder joint, it is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a means of stability and calm for those around him. | Al-Iṣābah 1/43 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Akhdhar | Male | Arabic | الأخضر | Al-Akhḍar | Al-Akhdar | One who is full of innocent goodness [almaany.com/ar/name/الأخضر/] | Al-Akhdhar Ibn Abee Al-Akhdhar Al-Ansaaree was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He has narrated the Prophetic Tradition in which the Prophet ﷺ is reporte to have said' "I was fought with because of the revelation of Al-Qur’ān and it is upon me that I fight for its interpretation." [Al-Iṣābah 1/43 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing the name Al-Akhdhar, one's child will lead a life full of innocence and goodness and will be saved from the deception of Shaytaan as well as from the temptations of this world. | Al-Iṣābah 1/43 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Akhnas | Male | Arabic | الأخنس | Al-Akhnas | | The Lion[almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/الأخنس/] | Al-Akhnas Al-Sulamiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He was among those companions who had the honour o participating in the Battle of Badr, the first battle in Islam. [Al-Iṣābah 1/44 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will develop all the excellent qualities of a lion, such as bravery, strength, courageousness etc | Al-Iṣābah 1/44 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Adras | Male | Arabic | الأدرس | Al-Adras | | | Al-Adras is said to have been one of the Jinn who accepted Islam at the hands of The Prophet ﷺ when a group of Jinnaat from Naseebeen heard the Prophet ﷺ reciting Al-Qur’ān. [Al-Iṣābah 1/44 Dār Al-Fikr] | | Al-Iṣābah 1/44 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Adri' | Male | Arabic | الأدرع | Al-Adri' | Al-Adri | Armour; Chain mail [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 322] | Al-Adri' Al-Sulamiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/45 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, just as armour helps protect a soldier from getting injured, one's child will be strong and become a means of protection for this Ummah and Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/45 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Ad-ham | Male | Arabic | أدهم | Ad-ham | Adham | Black/Deep Black [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 342] | Ad-ham Ibn Hathrah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/45 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a cause of fear to the enemies of Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/45 Dār Al-Fikr | The meaning of this name should not be frowned upon as it was the name of a noble companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who had sterling qualities. If deciding to keep the name, the keep it with the intention of the personlaity that the name represents and not base it on the meaning alone. |
| Arbad | Male | Arabic | أربد | Arbad | | Cloudy; Overcast; To take on a glowering expression [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 371] | Arbad Ibn Jubayr was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . It is reported that he was among the group of Companions who migrated to Abyssinia to avoid the persecution of the Makkans. He then later made the second migration to Madinah Al-Munawwarah. He is also among those companions who had the fortune of participating in the Battle of Badr, the first battle in Islam. [Al-Iṣābah 1/46 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a means of expelling evil and corrupt people and will incite fear in all thos who wish to cause harm. | Al-Iṣābah 1/46 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Artaah | Male | Arabic | أرطاة | Arṭāh | Artah | A tree that has a very pleasant,sweet smelling flower and whose fruit is used in the tanning process ans is similar to the Jujuba fruit. [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أرطاة/] | Artaah Ibn Ka'ab was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He and his brother came in a delegation to meet the Prophet ﷺ , he ﷺ presented Islam to them and they accepted it at his ﷺ hands. The Prophet ﷺ then made a dua of goodness for them. One time, the Prophet ﷺ wrote a letter to Artaah and entrusted him with being the flag bearer of the Muslim Army and was the flag bearer during the Battle of Qaadisiyyah. it is said reagrding him and his brother that they were among the most beautiful and eloquent people of their time. [Al-Iṣābah 1/47 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have a sweet and pleasant disposition and be a means of bringing comfort and joy to those around him. | Al-Iṣābah 1/47 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Arqam | Male | Arabic | الأرقم | Al-Arqam | | The fierce beast; The lion [almaany.com/answers/309528//] | Al-Arqam Ibn Abi Al-Arqam was among the most famous companions of the Prophet ﷺ. It is said that he was either the seventh or eleventh person to accept Islam. It was at his house which was situated in Mount Safa, that the Prophet ﷺ would meet with the new Muslims in secret in order to teach them about Islam. He is amongst those fortunate companions who witnessed all the Battles with the Prophet ﷺ, including the Battle of Badr, the first Battle in Islam. [Al-Iṣābah 1/47 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be brave and courageous, and will be a danger and threat to anyone who would try and cause harm to Islam, the Muslims as well as himself and his loved ones. | Al-Iṣābah 1/47 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Arayqit | Male | Arabic | الأريقط | Al-Arayqiṭ | Al-Araiqit | The tiger; The leopard [sahaba.hawramani.com/أريقط/] | Al-Arayqit Al-Abdiy-yu was a companion of the Prophhet ﷺ . His acceptance of Islam occurred when Al-Ashaj Al-Abdiy-yu, on receiving the news of the Prophethood of the Prophet sent him and his nephew to meet with the Prophet ﷺ when the news of the Prophet ﷺ reached him. [Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will grow up to be fierce and brave. That he will be an asset in aiding the cause of Islam and be physically well built and strong, just like a tiger and leopard. | Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Azdaad/Yazdaad | Male | Arabic | يزداد/أزداد | Azdād/Yazdād | Azdad/Yazdad | Abundant; Ample; Plentiful [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أزداد/] | Azdaad/Yazdaad Al-Faarisiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have abundant blessings and goodness in his life. | Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Azraq | Male | Arabic | الأزرق | Al-Azraq | | Blue; Dark Coloured; The Blue sky [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 437] | Al-Azraq Ibn 'Uqbah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He was initially a slave who was sent to the Prophet ﷺ during the siege of Taa'if. He accepted Islam and the Prophet ﷺ freed him and left him in the care of Khalid Ibn Sa'eed, who took care of him and educated him. [Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr] | Just as the colour blue instils a sense of calm in one, it is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will bring calm,peace and serenity to situations and people around him. | Al-Iṣābah 1/49 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Azhar | Male | Arabic | أزهر | Azhar | Azar; Az-har | Shining; Luminous; Radiant; Brilliant; Bright [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 446] | Azhar Ibn 'Abdi 'Awfin was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/50 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will excel in all aspects of his life. That he will be a source of illumination for the Ummah. That he will bring light and joy and happiness to all those he encounters. | Al-Iṣābah 1/50 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Asad | Male | Arabic | أسد | Asad | | A lion [Al-Iṣābah 1/55 Dār Al-Fikr] | Asad Ibn Sa'yah Al-Qurathiy was one of the Jews from the Tribe of Banu Quraythah who accepted Islam. It is narrated regarding him and another two people that before the advent of Islam, they had been informed of the coming of the Prophet ﷺ by a person known as Ibn Hay-yibaan. So on the evening after the Banu Quraythah had been conquered by the Muslims, Asad and his two companions approached their people and told them " Oh Group of Jews. Certainly this man i.e the Prophet MUhammad ﷺ is the same man that was described to us by Ibn Hay-yibaan. Therefore fear Allah and follow him!" However, their people refused, so Asad and his two companions (May Allah be pleased with them all) then went to the Prophet ﷺ and embraced Islam at his hands. [Al-Iṣābah 1/55 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be strong,brave,courageous and fierce. That he will be a force to be reckoned with and will be a protector of Islam and of those in need. | Al-Iṣābah 1/55 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| As'ad | Male | Arabic | أسعد | As'ad | | Extremely happy; Extremely blissful [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أسعد/] | As'ad Ibn Zuraarah was among the first people from among the Ansaar of Madeenah to pledge allegience to the Prophet ﷺ . It is said that he was the first person to pledge allegience during the meeting of 'Aqabah and that he was the youngest person ever to be appointed as a leader of his tribe. him and his companion Utbah Ibn Rabee'ah were among the first people to come to Madeenah as Muslims after having met with and embraced Islam at the hands of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/57 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will lead a very fortunate life and will always have a very happy,cheerful and content existence. | Al-Iṣābah 1/57 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Asfa' | Male | Arabic | الأسفع | Al-Asfa' | Al-Asfa | Dark Brown [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 482] | Al-Asfa' Al-Bakriy was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He narrated the Prophetic Tradition whereby once the Prophet ﷺ came to them with a group of the Mhaajireen, when a person asked the Prophet ﷺ " Which is the greatest verse in the Quran ?" On this, the Prophet ﷺ recited the first verse of Al-Aayat Al-Kursiy-yu. [Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name one's child will have a lovely complexion. | Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Asqa' | Male | Arabic | الأسقع | Al-Asqa' | Al-Asqa | The one who is far from enemies and envy; A crow; A small bird [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أسقع/] | Al-Asqa' was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ and the father of the famous companion Waathilah Ibn Al-Asqa'. [Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be saved from the envy and harm of others. | Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Asla' | Male | Arabic | الأسلع | Al'Asla' | Al-Asla | Goods; Commodities [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 493] | Al-Asla' Al-A'rajiy-yu/ Al-Asla' Ibn Shareek Al-A'jamiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He narrated an incident "I used to serve the Prophet ﷺ of Allāh ﷻ and would often travel with him. One night, the Prophet ﷺ said to me ' Oh Asla', stand and let us depart on the journey.' So i said," Oh Messenger ﷺ of Allah, i am in need of a compulsory ritualistic bath" The Messenger ﷺ of Allah was silent for a while, until the Angel Jibreel came down with the verse of Tayammum. Afterwhich the Messenger ﷺ of Allah instructed me, ' Stand oh Asla' and perform Tayammum.' " [Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a benefit for his parents and will bring blessings to them. | Al-Iṣābah 1/60 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Aslam | Male | Arabic | أسلم | Aslam | | Most safe; Most free; Most sound; Most healthy [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 497] | Aslam was the companion and servant of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/63 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be the picture of good health and sound nature. | Al-Iṣābah 1/63 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Asma | Unisex | Arabic | أسماء | Asmā | Asmaa | Prestige; Standing; Reputation [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 498] | Asma Ibn Haarithah , better known by his pet name of 'Abaa Hind', was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . He was from the tribe of the Banu Kalb and it was him that the Prophet ﷺ sent to that same tribe to inform them of fasting on the Day of 'Aashura (the 10th of Muharram). It is said regarding him and his brother that they would continously be in the service of the Prophet ﷺ and were often found outisde the Prophet's ﷺ door. Asma (May Allah be pleased with him) was counted from among the People of Suffah. (Those poor companions who would stay on a raised platform in the Masjid of the Prophet ﷺ and who dedicated their lives to learning Islam) [Al-Iṣābah 1/65 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will grow up to have a lofty and elevated status in the community. | Al-Iṣābah 1/65 Dār Al-Fikr | Asma is a non gender based name and can be used for both males and females. In today's times, it is more commonly found among females. |
| Asmar | Male | Arabic | أسمر | Asmar | | Olive toned; A spear; Milk of a doe [almaany.com/ar/name/أسمر /] | Asmar Ibn Mudharris was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ and has narrated one Prophetic Tradition directly from the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/67 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have a pleasing complexion, will be firm and strong like a spear and pierce through the defenses of the enemies of Islam and like the pureness of milk, will be pure of heart, mind, body and soul. | Al-Iṣābah 1/67 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Aswad | Male | Arabic | الأسود | Al-Aswad | | Black; Dark-Coloured [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 513] | Al-Aswad Ibn 'Abs was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . It is mentioned regarding him that he came to the Prophet ﷺ and said to him, " I have come so that I may gain closeness to Allāh ﷻ through your companionship." on this occoasion, the Prophet ﷺ then started calling him Al-Muqtarib. It is also narrated that from that day, he was in the companionship of the Prophet ﷻ and that he participated in the Battle of Siffeen with Alli (May Allah be pleased with them). [Al-Iṣābah 1/74 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, ones child will be a source of fear and darkness to the enemies of Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/74 Dār Al-Fikr | Al-Muqtarib refers to one who approcahes. This companion was called this by the Prophet ﷺ as a result of his approaching the Prophet ﷺ and his subsequent request to him. |
| Aseed | Male | Arabic | أسيد | Asīd | Asid | To be like a lion in one's boldness/bravery [islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/79253/] | Aseed Ibn Jaariyah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He aceepted Islam on the occasion of the Conquest of Makkah and gifted the Prophet ﷺ with 100 camels. He also participated in the Battle of Hunayn with the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/77 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be imbibed with the qualities of bravery, courageousness, strength, and agility | Al-Iṣābah 1/77 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Aseer | Male | Arabic | أسير | Asīr | Asir | A captive; A prisoner [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 19] | Aseer Ibn 'Urwah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He Participated in the Battle of Uhud and in the subsequent battles thereafter. [Al-Iṣābah 1/80 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will become a slave to Allāh ﷻ and be imprisoned in his love for Islam. Also, that he will go out and fight in the path of Allāh ﷻ . | Al-Iṣābah 1/80 Dār Al-Fikr | If one is uncomfortable with the meaning of the name, then one should look to who the name represents i.e a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ . |
| Al-Ashaj | Male | Arabic | الأشج | Al-Ashaj | | A fracture/ head wound [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أشج/] | Al-Ashaj Al'Abdiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ . [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will become a warrior out in the path of Allāh ﷻ and will be a means of inflicting severe injuries onto the enemies of Islam. | Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr | If one is uncomfortable with the meaning of the name, one should look to who the name represents i.e a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ. |
| Ashras | Male | Arabic | أشرس | Ashras | | One who is mischievous; One who is wild; One who is fierce; One who is ferocious [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 542] | Ashras Ibn Ghaadhirah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be fun to be around and will be a means to bringing laughter to those around him. It is also hoped that he will be ferocious in defending the honour of Islam against those who wish to disgrace it. | Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Ashraf | Male | Arabic | أشرف | Ashraf | | One who is more noble, more honourable,more righteous, more upright (than others) [Almaany English Arabic Dictionary] | Ashraf was among those 8 monks from Abyssinia who accepted Islam and became companions of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be of lofty character and status and will hold a high position and rank within the community. | Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr | |
| Al-Ash'ath | Male | Arabic | الأشعث | Al-Ash'ath | | Disheveled [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 553] | Al-Ash'ath Ibn Qays was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. It is said that his real name was Ma'dikarib but that he was called Ash'ath due to his disheveled state. [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will grow up renouncing the world and dedicating his life to the course of Islam and going out in the path of Allāh ﷻ. That he will not busy himself with grooming but will rather fous on important matters. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Ashyam | Male | Arabic | أشيم | Ashyam | | One who has moles/beauty spots [sahaba.hawramani.com/أشيم/] | Ashyam Al-Dhabaabiy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ who passed away during the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ. He was killed mistakenly. [Al-Iṣābah 1/84 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have a beautiful appearance. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/82 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Asbagh | Male | Arabic | أصبغ | Aṣbagh | | A severe torrent; A white tailed horse [sahaba.hawramani.com/أصبغ/] | Asbagh Ibn Giyaath was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He has narrated a Prophetic Tradition from the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be pure of heart, emotionally intelligent like that of a horse, physically pleasing, sleek,strong and of noble character. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Asram | Male | Arabic | أصرم | Aṣram | | One who has a lot of children; Poor [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/أصرم/] | Asram Al-Shaqriy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a huge means of increasing the Muslim Ummah and bringing pride to the heart of the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgement. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-Asam | Male | Arabic | الأصم | Al-Aṣam | | One who does not covet things. [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/الأصم/] | Al-Asam Al-'Aamiriy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He hailed from the Banu Al-Bukaa tribe. He once came with a delegation from that tribe to see the Prophet ﷺ. He and the rest of the delegation on being presented with Islam by the Prophet ﷺ accepted it and had the honour of being hosted by the Prophet ﷺ for a few days as his guests. [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will not be among those who hoard unnecessary things and will grow up with a disinclination for this world and a fervor for the Hereafter. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Asyad | Male | Arabic | أصيد | Aṣyad | | A king; A lion; Splendid; Brilliant [almaany.com/ar/name/ اصيد] | Asyad Ibn Salamah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. Once, the Prophet ﷺ sent out an expedition of the Muslims, on that expedition, they captured a man from the Banu Sulaym tribe. This man was none other than Asyad Ibn Salamah. When the Messenger ﷺ of Allah saw him, he freed him and presented him with Islam. Asyad embraced Islam at the hands of The Prophet ﷺ. When the news reached Asyad's father that he had accepted the message of Islam and had turned away from the religion of his Forefathers, he immediately wrote to him rebuking him. When the letter reached Asyad, he asked the Prophet ﷺ for permission to respond to his father. The Prophet ﷺ gave his permission and Asyad then wrote such a beautiful response to his father, that on receiving the letter, his father, who was an old man, rode out to Madeenah and embraced Islam. [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will become a leader within in the community and will be of excellent character. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/85 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-Adhbat | Male | Arabic | الأضبط | Al-Aḍbaṭ | Al-Adbat | One who is very accurate and precise; An ambidextrous person [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/اضبط/] | Al-Adhbat Ibn Hayy was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He narrated from his grandfather who narrated from the Prophet ﷺ who said, " One who does not have mercy on our young and who does not honour our elderly is not from amongst us." [Al-Iṣābah 1/86 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be skilled in many fields and will have a very sharp and intelligent mind and will be meticulous in all aspects of his life. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/86 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-A'ras | Male | Arabic | الأعرس | Al-A'ras | | | Al-A'ras Ibn'Amr was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. It is narrated regarding him that when he came to the Prophet ﷺ, the Prophet ﷺ asked him who he was. He responded by saying, "I am Al-A'ras Ibn 'Amr" The Prophet ﷺ then said,"Nay, you are Abdullah" thus changing Al-A'ras's name to Abdullah. [Al-Iṣābah 1/87 Dār Al-Fikr] | | [Al-Iṣābah 1/87 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-A'shaa | Male | Arabic | الأعشى | Al-A'shā | Al-A'sha | The one who dines [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/اعشى /] | Al-A'shaa Al-Maaziniy-yu was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/87 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be a consumer of pure, permissible food. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/87 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-A'war | Male | Arabic | الأعور | Al-A'war | | One eyed [Hans Wehr Arabic English Dictionary 769] | Al-A'war Ibn Bashaamah was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. His actual name was Naashib, Al-A'war was his title and was a leader of his people. [Al-Iṣābah 1/88 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will be blind to the false glamour of this world and will keep his focus on attaining good in the Hereafter. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/88 Dār Al-Fikr] | If the meaning of the name doesn’t sit well, it should not be looked down upon, as it was a title of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. |
| A'yan | Male | Arabic | أعين | A'yan | | One who has large,wide pupils [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/اعين /] | Regarding A'yan Ibn Dhubay'ah , there is no proof that he was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ. However, he did participate in the Battle of The Camel on the side of Alli ( May Allāh ﷻ be pleased with him). He was the one responsible for hamstringing the camel of Aa-ishah (May Allah be pleased with her),the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. [Al-Iṣābah 1/88 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have wide, lovely eyes. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/88 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
| Al-Aghar | Male | Arabic | الأغر | Al-Aghar | | Generous/Noble; Beautiful in deeds; Honourable [almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/اغر /] | Al-Aghar Ibn Yasaar was a companion of the Pophet ﷺ. He was among those who migrated from Makkah to Madeenah. It is reported that he had a very humble nature and he was the one who narrated the Prophetic Tradition from the Prophet ﷺ where the Prophet ﷺ said, "Oh people. You should all turn in repentance towards Allah, because certainly I repent to Allah 100 times during the day and the night." [Al-Iṣābah 1/89 Dār Al-Fikr] | It is hoped that by choosing this name, one's child will have be pious and righteous and have excellent character. | [Al-Iṣābah 1/89 Dār Al-Fikr] | |
