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NAME | GENDER | ORIGIN | SPELLING IN ORIGIN | ALTERNATE SPELLING | MEANING | SOURCE | SHORT BIOGRAPHIES | COMMENTS | |
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'Abdullah | MALE | Arabic | ??? ???? | Abd All?h | Servant of All?h | Al-Qur'?n [19:30] | Abd All?h is the name kept by many Sa??bah ? who were pioneers in the branches of Isl?mic knowledge. '?s? ? referred to himself as this in his infancy as mentioned in Al-Qur'?n [19:30]. | Ibn Umar ? narrates that the prophet ? said: "Surely, the most beloved of your names to All?h are: 'Abd All?h and Abdul Ra?m?n. [Sa??? Muslim] | ?? ??? ??????? ??? ???? ??? ???? ? ??? ?????? |
'Ali | MALE | Arabic | ??? | 'Al? | Honoured; high; lofty; severe | Al-Qur'?n [19:50] | One of the greatest companions and son-in-law of the prophet ?, also the fourth caliph of Isl?m. He was the first of the youth to accept Isl?m. | He has been given the title 'Asad All?h (the lion of All?h)' due to his bravery and courageness in the battle field. | |
'Aliyyah | FEMALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Aliyyah | Honoured; high; lofty; severe | Al-Qur'?n [19:50] | Feminine version of 'Al? | ||
Aadam | MALE | Arabic / Hebrew / Mesopotamian | ??? / ?? ???? | ?dam | One created from red sand or clay, or surface soil of the earth; human being/homosapien | Al-Qur'?n [19:58] | ?dam ?, also known as 'the father of humankind', was the first human being to be created, and he was the first prophet of All?h ?. He was created from clay. His initial abode was Jannah, but he was later sent down to Earth. Every human being originates from him. | ?dam ? was born in Paradise, and later sent down to the earth. All?h ? taught him the names of things, and the art of agriculture. | |
'Aa'ishah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | ?ishah | Prosperous; long-lived; pleased; content; satisfied with life | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/32 Karach? | ?ishah ? is the daughter of Ab? Bakr ? - the first caliph of Isl?m, and also the wife of the last and final messenger - prophet Mu?ammad ?. She is a great scholar of Isl?m who narrated nearly 2500 prophetic traditions. Many great companions of the last prophet would consult her regarding matters related to Isl?mic jurisprudence, due to the amount of time she spent with the prophet ? in open and in confinement. The prophet ? passed on from this world whilst his blessed head was resting on her lap. | ||
'Abbaas | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Abb?s | Fierce lion; very stern | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/34 Karach? | Abb?s ? is the companion and paternal uncle of the prophet ?. He accepted Isl?m in the early days, but manifested his faith after the battle of Badr. | ||
'Azeez | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Az?z | Mighty; strong; honourable | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/37 Karach? | Az?z was a title given to the ministers of Egypt. | ||
'Abdul 'Azeez | MALE | Arabic | ??? ?????? | 'Abd Al-'Az?z | Servant of the most high | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/58 Karach? | |||
'Azeezah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Az?zah | Mighty; strong; honourable | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/37 Karach? | |||
Abu Hurayrah | MALE | Arabic | ??? ????? | Ab? Hurayrah | Father of cats | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/44 Karach? | Ab? Hurayrah ? is a companion of the prophet ?. He accepted Isl?m 7 years before the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Mad?nah). Approximately 5734 prophetic traditions were narrated from him - the most narrated from any companion of the prophet ?. | The real name of Ab? Hurayrah is 'Abd Al-Rahm?n ibn Sakhr'. He was given the title 'Ab? Hurayrah (Father of cats)' because of a certain cat whom he used to love to play with, and at times would be found in the sleeve of his garment. | |
Abu Tharr | MALE | Arabic | ??? ?? | Ab? Tharr | Abstinent from wordly ambitions and gains; ascetic; devotee; a small ant | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/54 Karach? | Ab? Tharr ? is a companion of the prophet ?. He was amongst the first of the companion of the prophet ? to accept Isl?m. Being an ascetic, he was well-known for his withdrawal from worldy ambitions. He was the first person to greet the prophet ? with the greeting of Isl?m, after which this universal greeting of Isl?m became widespread. | ||
Ahbaar | MALE | Arabic | ????? | A?b?r | Learned man; scribe | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/54 Karach? | K'ab A?b?r a T?bi'? was a former Jew who reverted to Isl?m after the demise of the Prophet ?. He came to Mad?nah From Yemen during the rule of 'Umar? and would sit with the companions of the Prophet? and narrate to them stories from the books of the Jews. | Before Isl?m K'ab A?b?r was among the most outstanding Jewish Monks, hence the title 'A?b?r', which also holds the meaning of 'Rabbi' or 'Jewish Monk', was given to him. | |
Anas | Male | Arabic | ??? | Anas | Peace of mind; One who brings joy; One who removes fear and worries | Ma'?rif Al Qur'?n 6/60 Karach? | Anas ibn M?lik ? is a companion of the prophet ?. His mother handed him over to be in the service of the prophet ?, thus, he served the prophet ? for 10 years. He was the last companion of the prophet ? to pass away - at the age of 360, and was blessed with nearly 120 children. This was a result of the supplication made by the prophet ? in his favour. | ||
Aasim | MALE | Arabic | ???? | ??im | Defender;guradian;one who prevents disobedience | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/360 Bushr? | ??im ibn 'Adiyy ? is a companion of the prophet ? who particapated in the battle of Badr. He passed away during the rulership of Mu'?wiyah ?, being over 100 years in age. [Taqr?b Al-Tahdh?b 472 D?r Al-'??imah] | ||
Aasimah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | ??imah | Defender;guradian;one who prevents disobedience | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/360 Bushr? | Feminine version of '??im | ||
Ahmad | MALE | Arabic | ???? | A?mad | Praiseworthy; one who praises All?h excessively | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/372 Bushr? | A?mad is one of the names of the prophet ?. His mother had a dream in which she was directed to keep his name as Mu?ammad, and in another narration, as A?mad. Both the Torah and the Bible mention with regard to the coming of the last prophet that his name would be 'A?mad', as All?h ? informs us in Al-Qur'?n [61:6]. [S?rah Al-Mu??af? 20 Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)] | ||
Ameer | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Am?r | A leader | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/376 Bushr? | |||
Ameerah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | Am?rah | A leader | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/376 Bushr? | |||
Aaqil | MALE | Arabic | ???? | ' ?qil | Fairminded; upright; honest; intelligent; strong willed | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/374 Bushr? | '?qil ibn Bukhayr ? is a companion of the prophet ?. His name was originally 'Gh?fil (the neglectful one)', however, upon accepting Isl?m, the prophet ? renamed him. He was amongst the first of the companions of the prophet ? who pledged their allegiance to him, in the house of Arqam ibn Ab? Al-Arqam. He is also from amongst the 70 martyres who were killed at the battle of Badr. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 1/185 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Aaqilah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | '?qilah | Fairminded; upright; honest; intelligent; strong willed | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/374 Bushr? | The feminine version of '?qil. | ||
Adhraa | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Adhr?' | Virgin; untouched; unmarried | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/684 Maktab Al-' A?riyyah | 'Adhr? is one of the titles of Maryam ?, the mother of prophet '?s? ?. [Safwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/684 Al-Maktabah Al-'A?riyyah] | ||
' Atiyyah | FEMALE | Arabic | ???? | ' A?iyyah | Gift | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/687 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Ummu ' A?iyyah Al-Ans?r? is a female companion of the Prophet Mu?ammad ? and is among the great female jurists among the companions. She has narrated a number of Prophetic Traditions and was the companion who gave ghusal to Zaynub ? the daughter of the Prophet?, when she passed away. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 2/318 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Ameen | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Am?n | Trustworthy; content; one who fulfills his promises | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/688 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Am?n is one of the titles that the Quraish Tribe had given to the Prophet Mu?ammad ? due to their complete faith and trust in his perfect and exemplary character. [ Qasas Al-Anbiy? ] | ||
Ameenah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | Am?nah | Trustworthy; content; one who fulfills her promises | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/688 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | The feminine version of Am?n | ||
' Aabidah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | ' ?bidah | One who is occupied in the worship of All?h; one who is abstinent from worldy pleasures | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/688 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | |||
' Aabid | MALE | Arabic | ???? | ' ?bid | One who is occupied in the worship of All?h; one who is abstinent from worldy pleasures | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/688 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | The male version of '?bidah | ||
Aslam | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Aslam | One who submits to the will of All?h; One who is safe from calamities; pure | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/352 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Aslam is the freed slave of the second Khal?fah of Isl?m, ' Umar ? and is also the father of the T?bi'? , Zaid Ibn Al-Aslam Al-' adaw? , who is a renowned Isl?mic Jurist and a narrator of the Prophetic Traditions ( Al-A??d?th). [Siyar 'A'l?m Al-Nubal? 5/316 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
' Aroobah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Ar?bah | A woman who is beloved to her husband; well tolerated | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/353 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Ibn Ab? Ar?bah ? is a T?bi'?, a great scholar, and one of the leading figures of Bu?rah. He was the first person to categorize the acts of the prophet ? as 'The Sunnah'. [Siyar 'A'l?m Al-Nubal? 6/413 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Aqeel | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Aq?l | Sensible; sound; credible; intelligent; understanding | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/362 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | 'Aq?l Ibn Ab? Al-??lib ? is a companion and the first cousin of the Prophet Mu?ammad ? . The Propeht ? once told him: Oh Ab? Yaz?d, I love you for two reasons. Due to our familial ties and because of mu uncle,I.e your father, Ab ? ??lib. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 1/218 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Aqeelah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Aq?lah | Sensible; sound; credible; intelligent; understanding | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/362 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | The feminine version of 'Aq?l | ||
Awzaa'ee | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | Awz?'? | One who stops people from following their base desires; one who separates from good and evil | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/363 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Ab? 'Amr Al-Awz ?'? was a leading scholar of most of the branches of Isl?mic knowledge. He hailed from the small town called Awzaa',on the outskirts of Damascus in the Sh?m region, hence his title of 'Awz?'? . [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 7/108 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | Though Awz?'? isnt really an established name , one would give a child this name based on who the name represents and also to gain blessings from the name of a great noble personality. | |
Ash'hab | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Ash'hab | White/fair; brave; strong | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/364 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Ash'hab Ibn 'Abd Al-'Az?z is a renowned scholar and Jurist of Egypt who was prominent in the 1st century. He was born in the year 140 A.H and was a contemporary of the Im?m of Jurisprudence, Al-Sh?fi'? . [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 9/501 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
A'mash | MALE | Arabic | ???? | A'mash | One who has weak eyesight due to excessive tearing | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/364 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Sulaym?n Ibn Al-Mihr?n Al-A'mash is a great T?b'? and leading scholar of the sciences of Qur'?n and its various modes of recitation as well as a master in the field of Prophetic Traditions. He is also well known for his knowledge regarding the field of inheritance. He met Anas Ibn Al-M?lik, the companion of the Prophet Mu?ammad? and narrated some Prophetic Traditions from him also. He was known as Al-A'mash due to his poor eyesight, but despite this,he became excellently skilled in the various branches of Isl?mic knowledge. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 6/227 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | Though A'mash isnt really an established name , one would give a child this name based on who the name represents and also to gain blessings from the name of a great noble personality. | |
'Aafiyah | UNISEX | Arabic | ????? | '?fiyah | Complete wellness; one of excellent health | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/365 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | ' ?fiyah Ibn Al Yaz?d is a ?anaf? scholar and was the Chief Justice of Baghd?d in the 1st century. He is accredited with being known as " '?lim Al-'?lam?n" ( Scholar of the worlds) due to his vast and immense knowledge. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 7/399 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ' ?fiyah is predominantly a name given to females, but as can be seen from the biographies, this name has been on occasion, given to males as well. | |
'Abdurrazzaaq | MALE | Arabic | ??? ?????? | 'Abd Al-Razz?q | Servant of the one who provides/sustains | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/366 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | 'Abd Al-Razz?q ibn Al-Hum?m is a great protector of Al-Qur'?n, and was a scholar of Yemen during the 1st and 2nd century. He is also a narrator of the prophetic traditions and passed away in the year 211 AH. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 9/564 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Al-Aswad | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | Al-Aswad | One who becomes a master or headchief of the majority | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/370 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Al-Aswad ibn Al-Yaz?d is a follower of th ecompanios of the prophet ?. He lived during the era of the prophet ?, but only accepted Isl?m after his demise. He is narrated prophetic traditions from many of the senior ranking companions of the prophet ? such as, Mu'?dh ibn Jabal ?, Bil?l ?, Ibn Al-Mas'?d ?, etc. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 4/51 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Awn | MALE | Arabic | ??? | 'Awn | Supporter; helper | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/371 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | 'Awn ibn 'Abd All?h ? is a leading scholar of prophetic traditions and a follower of the companions of the prophet ? from the first century. He narrates from the likes of outstanding personalities including '?ishah ? and Ab? Hurayrah ?. He passed away around th eyear 110 AH. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 5/104 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Aadil | MALE | Arabic | ???? | '?dil | Upright; just | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/371 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | |||
'Aadilah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | '?dilah | Upright; just | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/371 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | This is the feminine version of '?dil. | ||
'Affaan | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Aff?n | Very chaste; extremely pure; virtuous | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/372 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | 'Aff?n ibn Al-Muslim is a great scholar andbtransmitter of prophetic traditions from the region of 'Ir?q. He was born around the year 134 AH. His narrations can be found across the six most authentic collections of prophetic traditions. He passed away around the year 220 AH. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 10/242 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Aaliyah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | '?liyah | A woman of high and lofty rank; a noble woman | Tafs?r Ibn Al-Kath?r 2/372 Al-Maktabah Al-' A?riyyah | Ab? Al-'?liyah is a famous reciter , protector and exegete of the Qur'?n. He was born during the lifetime of the Prophet Mu?ammad ? but due to his young age, only accepted Isl?m during the time of the first Caliph Ab? Bakr, the companion of the Prophet ? and the good fortune of meeting him, as well. He transmits the Prophetic Traditions from many of the senior companions of the Prophet? and he even read and memorised the Qur'?n at the hands of Ubay Ibn Al-k'ab, the companion of the Prophet?. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 4/208 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Aasiyah/Aasiyaa | FEMALE | Persian; Arabic; Greek | ????/????/???? | ?siyah/ ?siy? | Pillar; contemplative; comforting; good; a sunny land with a beautiful,moderate and fresh atmosphere | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/89 Karach? | ?siyah is the wife of Fir'awn, and the adoptive mother of the prophet M?s? ?. She believed in one All?h ?, and endured much pain, suffering, and eventually death at the hands of her husband due to her faith. She has the fortune of being one of the wives of the prophet ? in Jannah. [Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/89 Karach?] | ||
Abdul Kareem | MALE | Arabic | ??? ?????? | Abd Al-Kar?m | Servant of the Most Noble | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/163 Karach? | Abd Al-Kar?m Al-Qushayr? is a great Sh?fi'? scholar, mystic and exegete of the Qur'?n. He compiled the book titled ''Al-Ris?lah'' and passed away in the year 465 A.H. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 18/227 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Aboo Nasr | MALE | Arabic | ??? ??? | Ab? Na?r | Father of success | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/164 Karach? | Ab? Na?r Al-Tim?r is an Isl?mic scholar, leader and ascetic who resided in Baghd?d. After the year 160 .A.H he began his pursuit of knowledge and thus began narrating the Prophetic Traditions from the famous scholars of his time. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 10/572 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Abd | MALE | Arabic | ??? | 'Abd | Servant/slave/worshipper of All?h | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/378 Bushr? | |||
'Adheemah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'A??mah | A woman of great status, strength and awe | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/386 Bushr? | |||
'Adheem | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'A??m | A man of great status; strength and awe | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/386 Bushr? | Masculine version of 'A??mah. | ||
Aamin | MALE | Arabic | ??? | ?min | One who has gained complete salvation and forgiveness from All?h due to him often repenting, doing good deeds and having full faith in All?h; contentment; one who is safe from all types of harms and calamities. | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/396 Bushr? | |||
Aaminah | FEMALE | Arabic | ???? | ?minah | One who is safe from harm; one with a peaceful and content heart; calm without having any fear | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/396 Bushr? | ?minah Bint Wahb is the mother of the last and final Prophet of All ? h, Mu?ammad ?. She passed away while he? was a child of merely 6 years of age. [Qa?a? Al-Anbiy? ] | ||
'Aamir | MALE | Arabic | ???? | '?mir | Long lived; abundant | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/399 Bushr? | '?mir Ibn 'Abd Qays is a leading scholar and follower of the Companions of the Prophet Mu?ammad ?. He was known for his ascetism and he narrrates the Prophetic Traditions from Umar ? and Salm?n ? , two companions of the Prophet ? . The other scholars of his time regarded him in very high esteem. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 4/16 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Abul Baqaa' | MALE | Arabic | ??? ?????? | Ab? Al-Baq?' | Father of those who remain | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/413 Bushr? | Ab? Al-Baq?' 'Abd All ? h Ibn Al-?ussayn is a 6th centuryIsl?mic Hanbal? scholar, exegete of the Qur'?n, a grammarian of the Arabic Language and a master of jurisprudence and inheritance. He is known for the many books which he compiled on the various fields and branches of Isl?mic knowledge. He passed away in the year 616 A.H. [ Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 22/92 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Ajeebah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Aj?bah | Wonderful; strange; Amazing | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/703 Al-Maktab Al-'A?riyyah | 'Aj?bah Bint Al-??fi? Ab? Bakr is a leading, pious female scholar of the Prophetic Traditions. She was a very unique scholar to such an extent that the other scholars of her time gave her the title of "Mashyakhah" due to her mastery over 10 branches of Isl?mic knowledge. She passed away in the year 647 A.H. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 23/232 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Ajjaaj | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Ajj?j | One who raises his voice to protect the D?n | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/70 Al-Maktab Al-'A?riyyah | |||
Ayman | UNISEX | Arabic | ???? | Ayman | One of blessings; one who is blessed | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/712 Al-Maktab Al-'A?riyyah | Ayman Ibn N?bil is a young follower of the companions of the Prophet Mu?ammad? and he was from the family of the freed slaves of the closest companion of the Prophet ?, Ab? Bakr ?. [Siyar 'Al?m Al-Nubal? 6/310 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Aaqib | MALE | Arabic | ???? | '?qib | A successor | ?afwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/720 Al-Maktab Al-'A?riyyah | '?qib is one of the names of the Prophet Mu?ammad ? . He is named such due to him being the seal of and succeeding all the Prophets of All?h?. [ Asm? Un Nab? ? pg11 Zam Zam Publishers] | ||
Ayyoob | MALE | Hebrew | ???? / ???? | Ayy?b | Repentent; One who always turns to All?h ?; Steadfastness; One who returns to the right path; Worshipper of All?h ? | Al-Qur?n [21:83] | Ayy?b ? is a prophet of All?h ? who went through a very severe ordeal where he not only lost all his worldly possessions and children, but was also afflicted with a terrible disease by which people abandoned him and left him at a dump site. Despite all of this, he never lost faith in the mercy of All?h ?, and continued having patience, and giving thanks to All?h ? for all His bounties. Due to this, Ayy?b ? occupies a distinctive position amongst all the prophets for firmness in his devotion and endurance in his sufferings. All?ah ? has placed His seal in acknowledgement of Ayy?bs ? extreme endurance in the words of Al-Qur?n [38:44]: Surely We found him to be a steadfast man. [Ma?rif Al-Qur?n 6-219 Kar?ch?] | ||
Alyasa'a | MALE | Hebrew | ???? / ????? | Alyasa' | All?h ? is the salvation | Ma?rif Al-Qur?n 6/222 Kar?ch? | Alyasaa ? is a prophet of All?h ?, mentioned in the Qur?n. [Ma?rif Al-Qur?n 6/222 Kar?ch?] | ||
Aaid | MALE | Arabic | ???? | '?id | One who returns to All?h ?; one who visitsthe sick; one of kindness and benefit; profit | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/418 Al-Bushr? | |||
Aaidah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | '?idah | One who returns to All?h ?; one who visitsthe sick; one of kindness and benefit; profit | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/418 Al-Bushr? | Feminine version of '?id. | ||
Ahsan | MALE | Arabic | ???? | A?san | Most excellent; the best; learned man | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/421 Al-Bushr? | |||
Aboo Al-Ataahiyah | MALE | Arabic | ??? ???????? | Ab? Al-'At?hiyah | One of feeble-mindedness | Tafs?r Ibn Kath?r 2/399 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | Ab? Al-At?hiyah is a famous poet from the Anz tribe, whose poetry became common during the earlier Isl?mic era. He was given the title Ab? Al-At?hiyah because he loved famous and foolishness during his youthful days. It is also said that the Caliph of his time had given him this title due to his profession, however, he later gave up his ways of amusement and futility, and devoted himself to the worship of All?h ?, whilst denouncing materialism. Thus, he began using his poetry in calling and inviting people towards the truth. [https://mawdoo3.com] | ||
'Ateeq | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'At?q | Honourable; free; high born; pure; noble; liberated; ancient | Tafs?r Ibn Kath?r 2/415 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | At?q ibn Ab? Al-Fa?al is a scholar and narrator of the Prophetic Traditions and is among the senior martyrs of the city of Damascus. He passed away in the year 643 A.H. [Siyar Al?m Al-Nubal? 23/221 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Ateeqah | UNISEX | Arabic | ????? | 'At?qah | Honourable; free; high born; pure; noble; liberated; ancient | Tafs?r Ibn Kath?r 2/415 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | At?qah Ibn Al-??rith is a companion of the Prophet Mu?ammad ?. [www.tarajm.com/people/45780] | Comments: At?qah can be used for both males and females. Today, however, it is a name which is generally given more to females than males. | |
Aboo Thanaa | MALE | Arabic | ??? ???? | Ab? Than? | One who praises All?h ? a lot | Safwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/724 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | Ab? Al-Than? Al-?l?s? is a renowned Isl?mic Scholar of the Qur?nic exegesis as well as of the Propehtic Traditions. He is most well-known for his famous book of th Exegis of the Qur?n, titled R?? Al-Ma?n?, which scholars world wide use upto this day. He is attributed to the place ?l?s because his ancestors were originally from there. [www.tarajm.com/people/88235] | ||
Asraar | UNISEX | Arabic | ????? | Asr?r | Secrets; mystery; heart; sacrament | Safwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/737 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | |||
'Afeefah | FEMALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Af?fah | Pure; chaste; protected; honest; intelligent | Safwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/737 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | Af?fah Binti Ab? Bakr is a great female Isl?mic scholar of I?bah?n. She is also a narrator and transmittor of the Prophetic Traditions and was the last known person to have narrated Prophetic Traditions from the great scholar Abd Al-Wa??d Ibn Mu?ammad Al-Dushtuj. She passed away in the year 606 A.H. [Siyar Al?m Al-Nubal? 21/482 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
'Antarah | MALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Antarah | Courage; bravery; strength | Safwah Al-Taf?s?r 2/737 Al-Maktabah Al-A?riyyah | Antarah Al-An??r? is a companion of the Prophet Mu?ammad ?. He participated in two major battles of Isl?m namely, The Battle of Badr and The Battle of U?ud and he was killed by a person by the name of Nawfal Ibn Mu?wiyah. [tarajm.com/people/40381] | ||
Aseerullaah | MALE | Arabic | ???? ???? | As?r All?h | Captive of All?h on this Earth | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/247 Karach? | This name denotes that one is waiting to leave this Earth so he can go and be with All?h? in the Heavens. | ||
'Asheer | MALE | Arabic | ???? | 'Ash?r | Friend; relative; tribe | Al-Qur?n [22/13] | |||
'Arafaat | MALE | Arabic | ????? | 'Araf?t | The place and position of the pilgrims on the day of 'Arafah | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/258 Karach? | This name is indicative of honour and nobility because the pilgrims that perform the ?ajj Pilgrimage, when they take up their positions on the day at the place called 'Arafah, they are given a special rank and honour in the sight of All?h? | ||
Ameenullaah | MALE | Arabic | ???? ???? | Am?n All?h | The trustworty one of All?h | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/247 Karach? | |||
Ataa | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | At? | Gift | ?310 - ???? ???????? ?????? ???????? | A Yemeni jurist who served as a Muft? in Makkah ('At? ibn Ab? Rab?h) | He was a T?bi'? and despite him being crippled, he served the D?n. | |
Asma | FEMALE | Arabic | ???????? | Asm?'/Asmaa | Height/Grandeur | Al-Qur'?n [2:31] | Daughter of Sayyidun? 'Ab? Bakr t | Sister of Sayyidatun? '?'?shah y | |
Abu Hanifah | MALE | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Ab? Han?fah | Father of the upright one | ?400 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? | He was a great worshipper and jurist. He would make a khatam in one rak'at | The title of one of the four major Im?ms | |
Ataullah | MALE | Arabic | ??????? ???? | At?ull?h | A gift from All? | ?664 - ???? ???? ???????? | Many great jurists and pious personalities had this name | ||
Aasif | MALE | Arabic | ???? | ?sif | Strong | ?574 - ????? ????? | name of the scribe of Sulaym?n u | ||
Ashraf | MALE | Arabic | ??????? | Ashraf | Honourable | ???? ?????? | One of the revivers of D?n in the past century | A great scholar and compiler. Compiled +1000 compilations | |
Abu Bakr | MALE | Arabic | ?????? ????? | Ab? Bakr | Father of young camel | ???? ???? ???? | The title of the closest man to Nab? r | Referred to in the Qur'?n, S?rah Taubah, 40 | |
Aamina | FEMALE | Arabic | ?????? | ?mina | Peace, security | Al-Qur'?n [2:125] | |||
Aakif | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | ?kif | Secluded (I'tik?f) | Baqarah, 125 | |||
Aakifah | FEMALE | Arabic | ???????? | ?kifah | Secluded (I'tik?f) | Baqarah, 125 | |||
Aazib | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | ?zib | Single, celibate | ?194 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? | Father of Sayyiduna Bar? ibn '?zib t | ||
AbdurRahman | Male | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Abdur Ra?m?n | Servant of The Most Merciful | ??? ??? ???? 4949, ?68 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ??? ?????? ?? ??? ?? ??? ??? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was one of the 10 ?ah?ba who were given glad tidings of Jannah in this world, | One of the best names to keep | |
Amatur Rahman | FEMALE | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Amatur Ra?m?n | Servant of The Most Merciful | ??? ??? ???? 4949, | One of the best names to keep | ||
Akwa | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Akwa | One who has an elbow | ?326 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ???? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ???? ??????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | Father of Ha?rat Salamah Ibn Akwa t | Original name: Sin?n | |
Asqa | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Asqa | Ice, frosty | ?462 - ???? ??????? ?? ????? ??????? - ????? ?? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | Grandfather of Ha?rat W?thilah t. Generally attributed to his grandfather. | ||
Akhnas | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Akhnas | One who infiltrates and subtly withdraws | ?291 - ???? ?????? ??????? ?? ???? ????? ??????? - ?????? ?? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | Verses were revealed regarding Akhnas Ibn Shurayq as he caused a lot of grief to Nab? r | Not a recommended name | |
Asad | Male | Arabic | ????? | Asad | Lion | ?368 - ???? ??????? ?? ????? ??????? - ? ??? ?? ????? ??????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He is declared as a ?a??b? by some scholars. | His original name was Lab?d | |
Abu Darda | Male | Arabic | ?????? ??????????? | Ab? Dard? | Father of a toothless child (Darda=feminine) | ?335 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ??? ??????? ????? ?? ??? ?? ??? ???????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a great ?a??b?. He settled in Damascus and was the official judge there | His real name was Uwaymir | |
Abu Dahdah | Male | Arabic | ????? ??????????? | Ab? Da?d?? | A short statured person | ?100 - ???? ??????? ?? ????? ??????? - ??? ??????? ???????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was an ally of the an??r. He was promised a date palm in Jannah by Nab? r | His real name is unknown | |
Abdul Qayyum | Male | Arabic | ?????? ??????????? | Abdul Qayy?m | Slave of the Ever-Lasting | 255, Baqarah | |||
Amatul Qayyum | Female | Arabic | ?????? ??????????? | Amatul Qayy?m | Slave of the Ever-Lasting | 255, Baqarah | |||
Abu Quhafah | Male | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Ab? Qu??fah | Father of a container. Quh?f was an Arab tribe | He was the father of Sayy?dun? Ab? Bakr t. He was the first to inherit from a khal?fah, i.e. his son and the first to dye his beard. | His real name was Uthm?n ibn ?mir | ||
Abdul Muttalib | Male | Arabic | ?????? ?????????? | Abdul Mu??alib | Servant of the objective | ?117 - ???? ??????? - ??? ????? ?? ????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The grandfather of Nab?r | His real name was '?mir or Shaybah | |
Abdul Hayy | Male | Arabic | ?????? ?????? | Abdul ?ayy | Slave of the Ever-Living | 255, Baqarah | |||
Amatul Hayy | Female | Arabic | ?????? ?????? | Amatul ?ayy | Slave of the Ever-Living | 255, Baqarah | |||
Aarif | Male | Arabic | ?????? | ?rif | One who recognizes All?h | https://www.khanqah.org/ | Title of ?ak?m Akhtar ???ib ra?imahull?h | ||
Aarifah | Female | Arabic | ???????? | ?rifah | One who recognizes All?h | https://www.khanqah.org/ | |||
Aas | Male | Arabic | ???? | ?a? | One who is disobedient | ?54 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ???? ?? ????? ?? ???? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The father of Sayyidun? 'Amr Ibn '?? t | ||
Aslamah | Male | Arabic | ????????? | Aslamah | One who submits (himself to All?h) | ?140 - ???? ??????? ?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? - ???? ?? ????? ?????? ?????? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | |||
Abdul Majeed | Male | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Abdul Maj?d | Servant of The Most Glorious | [??? ??-??] | |||
Amatul Majeed | Female | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Amatul Maj?d | Servant of The Most Glorious | [??? ??-??] | |||
Abu Ubaidah | Male | Arabic | ????? ????????? | Ab? Ubaidah | Father of a young servant (of All?h) | ?5 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ????? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | A great ?a??b?; he was given the title as Am?n (trustworthy) by Nab? r. He was also a scribe of the Qur?n Shar?f. | One of the ?a??ba who were guaranteed Jannah in this world. | |
Abaad | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Ab?d | One who worships All?h in abundance | ?337 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ???? ?? ??? ?? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?????? ???????? - ??????? ??????? ???????/?496 - ???? ??????? ?? ????? ??????? - ???? ?? ??? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a Badr? ?a??b?. He was one of those who were instrumental in the killing of Kab Ashraf. | He was the ?a??b? whose stick (a??) became illuminated and lit the way home for him. | |
Aqra' | MALE | Arabic | ??????? | Aqra' | One who is bald | ?264 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ?????? ?? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He accepted Isl?m along with the tribe of Ban? Tam?m. He passed away along with the expedition he was appointed over at Jawzj?n, Afgh?nist?n. | Aqra' was his nickname, his real name was F?ris. He was called Aqra due to his baldness. | |
Azwar | MALE | Arabic | ?????? | Azwar | Strong/one who has a squint eye | ?390 - ???? ??????? ?? ????? ??????? - ????? ????? ????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The name of the father of Sayidun? ?ir?r t | His original name is said to be M?lik and his other pet name was Ab? Bil?l. | |
Abu Lahab | MALE | Arabic | ?????? ????? | Ab? Lahab | Father of flame | [????? ?-?] | |||
Abdul Bari | MALE | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Abdul B?r? | Servant of The Creator | [????? ??] | |||
Amatul Bari | FEMALE | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Amatul B?r? | Servant of The Creator | [????? ??] | |||
Adi | MALE | Arabic/Hebrew | ?????/???? | Ad? | Jewel | ?7 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ??? ?? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was previously a Christian. He comes from a very noble family. They were known for their generosity. | He would make crumbs of bread for the ants and say that the ants have a right also. | |
Awf | MALE | Arabic | ????? | Awf | Lion/Guest/Plant | ?300 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ??? ?? ???? ??????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The first expedition he witnessed was Khaibar. He held the flag on the day of the conquest of Makkah. He passed away in Damascus. | His titles were Ab? ?amm?d and Ab? Amr. | |
Abdul Ghani | Male | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Abdul Ghan? | Servant of The Most Independent | [??????? ???] | |||
Amatul Ghani | Female | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Amatul Ghan? | Servant of The Most Independant | [??????? ???] | |||
Abu Talib | Male | Arabic | ????? ?????? | Ab? ??lib | Father of the seeker | ?67 - ???? ???? ??????? - ??? ????? ??????? - ??????? ??????? | This was the title of the uncle of Nab? who did not accept Isl?m. | Others besides him have this name as well. | |
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Ad-Daqaq | Male | Arabic | ????????? | Daq?q | Purifier/Flour merchant | ?371 - ???? ????? ????? ? ???? - ???? ?? ???? ?? ???? ??? ??? ?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a great Sh?fi? scholar. | His real name was Mu?ammed, however he is more commonly known as Ibn Daq?q. | |
Ammaar | Male | Arabic | ???? | Amm?r | one who tends and maintains something, long-lived | ?406 - ???? ??? ????? ??????? ? ??????? - ???? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | |||
Abaan | Male | Arabic | ?????? | Ab?n | Manifest | ?327 - ???? ????? ??????? ???? ???? - ???? ???????? ??? ??? ????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ????? ?? ??? ????? ??? ?? ???????? ???? ???????? ??? ????? ?? ???? ???????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He experienced much persecuation at the hands of the mushrik?n at Makkah. He was a noble sa??b? who was a partipant of Badr. | He was amongst the first few to accept Isl?m. He was amongst the first 7 to pronounce Isl?m openly. | |
Abdul Ghaffaar | Male | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Abdul Ghaff?r | Slave of the Most Forgiving | Surah ??d, 66 | He was part of the expedition that came to Nab? r, known as the expedition of Abdul Qays. He is counted amongst the Ba?r?y?n. He narrates a ?ad?th wherein he saw the whiteness of Nab? r armpits when Nab? r raised his hands for du?. | ||
Amatul Ghaffar | Female | Arabic | ?????? ????????? | Amatul Ghaff?r | Slave of the Most Forgiving | Surah ??d, 66 | |||
Abdul Khaliq | Male | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Abdul Kh?liq | Slave of the Creator | Surah ?ashr, 23 | |||
Amatul Khaliq | Female | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Amatul Kh?liq | Slave of the Creator | Surah ?ashr, 23 | |||
Abdullat | Male | Arabic | ????? ??????? | Abdull?t | Slave of L?t (idol) | ?285 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ??? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | This was a name the polytheists would keep during the time of ignorance. This is an abhorrent name and cannot be kept as this is tantamount to shirk. | ||
Abdul Uzza | Male | Arabic | ?????? ???????? | Abdul Uzz? | Slave of Uzz? (idol) | ?27 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ???? ?? ??? ????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | This was a name the polytheists would keep during the time of ignorance. This is an abhorrent name and cannot be kept as this is tantamount to shirk. | ||
Abdus Shams/Abdu Shams | Male | Arabic | ?????? ?????? | Abdu Shams | Slave of the sun | ?301 - ???? ????? ???? ???? ????? - ??? ????? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | This was the name of ?a?rat Ab? Hurairah t prior to Isl?m. | This is not suitable to keep. | |
Abu Righaal | Male | Arabic | ?????? ?????? | Ab? Righ?l | Father of the guide | ?538 - ????? ?????? ???? ?????? ? ???? - - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a man from Tham?d. Once the ?a??ba were passing by a grave. Nab? r enquired as to whos grave it was and the ?a??ba replied that All?h and His Messenger know best. Then Nab? r went on to explain that it is the grave of Ab? Righ?l. When the punishment descended upon Tham?d, he was in the ?aram, so this prevented him being punished along with them. However, as soon as he exited the sacred sanctuary, the punishment afflicted him. | ||
Amudan | Male | Arabic | ?????????? | Am?d?n | Pillar | ?199 - ?????? ?? ??????? ????? ??????? - ???????????? ???? ???? ?? ??? ???? ???? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The name of one of the stars that prostrated to ?a?rat Y?suf u | ||
Anwar | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Anwar | Illuminated | http://darululoom-deoband.com/arabic/magazine/tmp/1416473950fix4sub7file.htm | The name of the great luminary, All?mah Anwar Sh?h Kashm?r?. He was a student and graduate of Darul Ul?m Deoband. He taught at the institute as well. He compiled many great scholarly works for the ummah to benefit from. | ||
Aatikah | Female | Arabic | ???????? | ?tikah | One with a pleasant fragrance | ?3251 - ???? ????? ??????? ???? ???? - ????? ??? ??? ?????? ??? ????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ????? ?????? ?????? ??? ???? ??? ??? ??? ???? ?? ????? ??? ???? ????? ??????? ?? ??????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | The sister of the father of Nab? r. She accepted Isl?m and is counted amongst the ?a??biy?t. | ||
Attaab | Unisex | Arabic | ??????? | Att?b | A confidant, an advisor | ?2223 - ???? ????? ??????? ???? ???? - ???? ?? ???? ?? ??? ????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??? ???? ??? ???? ??? ???? ?? ???? ?? ??? ??? ??????? ????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ??? ??? ????? ???? ???? ??? ???? ???? ???? ????? ????? ??? ??? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a ?a??b?. Nab? r appointed him as a governor over Makkah and when Nab? r passed away, Att?b t was the governor. His name was Att?b b. Usaid t. | Its a female name, however due to common usage, it is used for males as well. | |
Aazar | Male | Persian | ???? | ?zar | Fire | S?rah An?m, 73. Tafs?r Ibn Kath?r | The father of ?a?rat Ibr?h?m u. ?a?rat Ibr?h?m u preached Isl?m to him, but he rejected the message and died as a mushrik. | His original name was actually T?ra? | |
Abd Rabihi | Male | Arabic | ??? ??? | Abdu Rabihi | Servant of His Lord | §?????? ????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????? ???? ??????????? ????? ????????? ????????? ?????????? ???? ??????????? ????????? ????? ?????? ??????? ????????? ????????? ???? ????????????? ??????? ?????? ???? ??????? ???? ??????? ???????? ??????????? ???? ????? ???????? ????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????? ???????????? ?????? ????? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ????? ?????? ?????? ??????? ???????????? | The great- grandfather of Abdull?h b. Zaid, the ?a??b? who had the dream about adh?n. | ||
Amatu Rabhiha | Male | Arabic | ??? ???? | Amatu Rabiha | Servant of Her Lord | §?????? ????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????? ???? ??????????? ????? ????????? ????????? ?????????? ???? ??????????? ????????? ????? ?????? ??????? ????????? ????????? ???? ????????????? ??????? ?????? ???? ??????? ???? ??????? ???????? ??????????? ???? ????? ???????? ????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????? ???????????? ?????? ????? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ????? ?????? ?????? ??????? ???????????? | https://www.muhtwa.com/262588/%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%86%D9%89-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8/ | ||
Abu Jumuah | Male | Arabic | ?????? ??????? | Ab? Jumuah | Father of Friday | ?51 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ??? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was an an??r? ?a??b? who met Nab? r during the year of a?z?b. | ||
Ahwas | Male | Arabic | ??????? | A?wa? | Squint-eyed | ?289 - ???? ????? ?????? ?? ????? ?????? - ???? ?? ???? ?? ???? ??? ???? ?? ?????? ?????? ????? ???????? ?????? ???? ??? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was from ?im?. He saw Anas b. M?lik and Abdull?h b. Busr t. | ||
Ajlah | Male | Arabic | ??????? | Ajla? | Bald | ?205 - ???? ????? ????? ???? - ???? ?? ????? ?????? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a poet from Persia. He witnessed the battle of ?iff?n with Am?r Mu?wiyah t. He was martyred on that day as well. | ||
Ajlan | Male | Arabic | ???????? | Ajl?n | One with a quick pace | ?202 - ???? ?????? ????? ?????? ???? ?????? - ????? ?????? ???? ????? ??? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | |||
Amreen | Female | Unknown | ????????? | Amr?n | Unknown | https://www.names.org/n/amreen/about#:~:text=A%20user%20from%20Australia%20says,name%20Amreen%20means%20%22Sky%22. | |||
Armiya | Male | Arabic/Hebrew | ???????????)? | Armiy? | May Allah raise me | ?318 - ????? ?????? ???? - - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was one of the Ambiy? sent to the Ban? Isr??l. | ||
Anaas | Male | Arabic | ????? | An?s | To move | ?19 - ???? ??? ?????? ? ??????? - ??? ???? - ??????? ??????? ??????? | He was a ?a??b? and a poet. | ||
Arafah | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Arafah | The Mountain of 'Arafah on the outskirts of Makkah Al-Mukarramah | Ma'?rif Al-Qur'?n 6/271 Karach? | Ibn Arafah is a sound, reliable and famous scholar of the Prophetic Sciences and a leading scholar of his time. He lived to over 120 years of age and he himself is reported as saying that none of the People of Knowledge besides him had lived that long. [Siyar Al?m Al-Nubal? 11/548 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | Arafah is a name of a place on the outskirts of Makkah Al-Mukarramah which is one of the main places to stop at during the 5 days of the Pilgrimage otherwise known as the days of ?ajj. This place has been given a special virtue by All?h? and it is said that it will be at this place that every person, from the first man on Earth, till the last, will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement and Recompense to account for their deeds and their time spent on Earth. | |
Alqamah | MALE | Arabic | ????? | Alqamah | Bitter; bitter melon | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/448 Bushr? | Alqamah Ibn Qays is a leading and renowned Isl?mic Scholar and follower of the Companions of the Prophet Mu?ammad ? form Kufa. He is counted from amongst the Mukh?arim?n, those souls who were born during the Prophethood of the Messenger Mu?ammad ? but who, for whatever reason, did not get to meet him while in the state of ?m?n and as such, did not get the honour of being given the title of Al-?a??bah. However, he did get to meet, spend time with and even study under the Prophets ? illustrious companions, in fact, one of his main teachers and mentors was the companion Abd All?h Ibn Mas?d, who is known as the leader in Isl?mic Jurisprudence. He was known for his vast knowledge and expertise with regards to the fields of Isl?mic Jurisprudence and the Prophetic Sciences and he has narrated from the likes of companions of the Prophet ? such as Umar ?, Uthm?n ?, All? ?, ?ishah the wife of the Prophet ?, Ab? Dard??, Kh?lid Ibn Al-Wal?d ? to mention a few. [Siyar Al?m Al-Nubal? 4/54 Al-Maktabah Al-Isl?miyyah] | ||
Amal | FEMALE | Arabic | ??? | Amal | Hope; wish; ambition; aspiration | Tafs?r Al-Jal?layn 2/452 Bushr? | |||
Arshad | MALE | Arabic | ???? | Arshad | The most rightly guided |