Fulani boy names.
298 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abbas“A stern and courageous man, traditionally associated with the lion”/AB-bas/maleAbdou“Servant; in West African use, often a familiar form or short form of longer Abd-/Abd Allah names.”/ab-DOO/maleAbdou Salam“Servant of the Source of Peace”/ab-doo sah-LAHM/maleAbdoul Aziz“Servant of the Almighty”/ab-DOOL ah-ZEEZ/maleAbdoul Kader“Servant of the All-Powerful”/ab-DOOL kah-DEHR/maleAbdoul Latif“A beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.””/ab-DOOL la-TEEF/maleAbdoul Razak“A devotional name expressing gratitude to God as the One who provides and sustains.”/ab-DOOL ra-ZAK/maleAbdoulaye“Servant of God”/ab-doo-LAH-yeh/maleAbdourahmane“Servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-doo-rah-MAHN/maleAbdul Bari“Servant of the One who brings creation into being”/ab-dool baa-REE/maleAbdul Basir“Servant of the One who sees all things”/ab-dool ba-SEER/maleAbdul Basit“Servant of the One who expands, grants abundance, and makes things ample.”/ab-dool ba-SEET/maleAbdul Fattah“Servant of the Opener—the One who opens the way and grants victory or judgment.”/ab-dool FAT-tah/maleAbdul Gafur“Servant of the Most Forgiving.”/ab-dool ga-FOOR/maleAbdul Ghaffar“Servant of the Most Forgiving”/ab-dool gha-FAAR/maleAbdul Hafiz“Servant of the One who protects and preserves”/ab-dool ha-FEEZ/maleAbdul Jabbar“Servant of the Compeller, the Mighty One.”/ab-dool ja-BAHR/maleAbdul Latif“Servant of the Gentle, Kind, or Subtle One.”/ab-dool la-TEEF/maleAbdul Majid“Servant of the Glorious One”/ab-dool ma-JEED/maleAbdul Mannan“Servant of the One who graciously gives”/ab-dool man-NAAN/maleAbdul Matin“Servant of the One whose strength is unfailing”/ab-dool ma-TEEN/maleAbdul Muiz“Servant of the One who grants dignity and honor”/ab-dool moo-IZZ/maleAbdul Quddus“Servant of the Most Holy One.”/ab-dool KUD-doos/maleAbdul Rahim“Servant of the Merciful One”/ab-dool ra-HEEM/maleAbdul Razak“Servant of the Provider, the One who provides abundantly.”/ab-dool ra-ZAK/maleAbdul Razzaq“Servant of the One who provides abundantly”/ab-dool raz-ZAAK/maleAbdul Samad“Servant of the One upon whom all depend”/ab-dool sa-MAD/maleAbdul Wadud“Servant of the One filled with loving kindness”/ab-dool wa-DOOD/maleAbdul Wahid“Servant of the One”/ab-dool wa-HEED/maleAbdulalim“Servant of the All-Knowing One.”/ab-dool-ah-LEEM/maleAbdulbari“Servant of the Creator”/ab-dool-BAH-ree/maleAbdulbasir“Servant of the All-Seeing God”/ab-dool-ba-SEER/maleAbdulfattah“Servant of al-Fattah, the Opener—the One who grants openings, victory, and judgment.”/ab-dool-FAT-tah/maleAbdulghafur“Servant of the Most Forgiving God”/ab-dool-gha-FOOR/maleAbdulhafiz“Servant of God, the Preserver and Protector”/ab-dool-ha-FEEZ/maleAbdullahi“Servant of God”/ab-doo-LAH-hee/maleAbdullatif“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”/ab-dool-la-TEEF/maleAbdulmumin“Servant of God, the Giver of faith and security”/ab-dool-MOO-min/maleAbdulqayyum“Servant of the Self-Sustaining God”/ab-dool-KAI-yoom/maleAbdulsamad“Servant of the Eternal and Self-Sufficient God”/ab-dool-sa-MAD/maleAbdulwadud“Servant of the Most Loving God”/ab-dool-wa-DOOD/maleAbou“A West African rendering of Abu, literally 'father of'; it can occur as a standalone personal name or shortened form.”/AH-boo/maleAboubacar“A name honoring Abu Bakr, the first caliph and a beloved companion of the Prophet”/ah-boo-bah-KAHR/maleAdama“A name honoring Adam, the first human and prophet”/ah-DAH-mah/anyAdham“Dark, black, or dark-complexioned; also associated with a black horse.”/AD-ham/maleAdil“Just, fair-minded, and upright”/AH-dil/maleAhmadou“Most praiseworthy; a form of Ahmad”/ah-mah-DOO/maleAhsan“Excellent, finest, or most admirable”/AH-san/maleAkram“Most generous, noblest, or more generous.”/AK-ram/maleAlassana“Born on Monday”/ah-lah-SAH-nah/maleAlfa“A learned religious teacher or scholar”/AL-fa/maleAlhaji“A pilgrim who has completed the Hajj; a name carrying associations of devotion and honor”/al-HAH-jee/maleAli“A noble and elevated person”/AH-lee/maleAliou“A West African form of Ali, meaning lofty, exalted, high, or noble.”/ah-LEE-oo/maleAliyu“Exalted and noble”/ah-LEE-yoo/maleAlmamy“An imam or Muslim religious/political leader; a West African title-name derived from Arabic al-imam.”/al-MAH-mee/maleAlpha“A religious scholar or teacher; a respected title-name in Fulani communities”/AL-fah/maleAmadou“Most praiseworthy; a form of Ahmad”/ah-mah-DOO/maleAmara“A flourishing, long-lived person”/ah-MAH-rah/maleAmin“Trustworthy and faithful”/ah-MEEN/maleAminu“Trustworthy and faithful”/ah-MEE-noo/maleAmir“Prince or commander, a name of leadership and prestige”/ah-MEER/maleAmjad“Most glorious and distinguished”/AM-jad/maleAnas“A warm, affectionate companion”/AH-nas/maleAnwar“More radiant; brighter; luminous.”/AN-war/maleArafat“A name associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the blessings of pilgrimage”/A-ra-fat/maleArdo“Chief or leader, a name carrying authority and respect”/AR-doh/maleArif“A thoughtful name for a child associated with wisdom, awareness, and understanding.”/a-REEF/maleAtiku“A boy born on Friday.”/ah-TEE-koo/maleAwal“First; earliest.”/AH-wal/maleAyman“Blessed and fortunate”/AY-man/maleAyyub“A prophet’s name, associated with patience and steadfastness”/AH-yub/maleAzhar“More radiant, brighter, or flourishing.”/AZ-har/maleAziz“Esteemed, cherished, and strong in the eyes of others”/ah-ZEEZ/maleBaaba“Father; a warm name honoring a beloved father or paternal elder.”/BAH-bah/maleBadr“Full moon; a bright and beautiful presence”/BAH-dr/maleBaila“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BY-lah/maleBala“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-lah/maleBalla“A traditional personal name used across Fulani and neighboring Sahelian communities”/BAH-lah/maleBamba“A shared West African male name and surname, also found among Fula families. It is notably associated in Senegal with Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, but does not literally mean “beloved and respected child” or “religious devotion.””/BAM-bah/maleBaraka“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”/bah-RAH-kah/anyBashir“A bearer of good news and joyful hope”/bah-SHEER/maleBashiru“A bearer of good news and joyful tidings”/bah-SHEE-roo/maleBasit“Arabic Basīṭ: “one who expands/spreads”; in religious usage, associated with the Generous or Bountiful One.”/BA-sit/maleBello“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BEL-loh/maleBilal“Freshness and pure water”/bee-LAHL/maleBiro“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BEE-roh/maleBocar“A traditional West African form of Abu Bakr”/BOH-kar/maleBuba“A common West African familiar form or variant of Abubakar/Abū Bakr.”/BOO-bah/maleBurhan“Proof or clear evidence”/boor-HAHN/maleCheikh“A revered Muslim teacher and scholar”/SHAYKH/maleDahiru“A Hausa-Fulani form of Arabic Ẓāhir/Zahir: “manifest,” “apparent,” or “visible.””/dah-HEE-roo/maleDaouda“A name honoring David, a prophet known for devotion and beautiful praise”/dah-OO-dah/maleDemba“A shared Senegambian/West African male name used by some Fula families; no secure Fulfulde meaning of “joyful and honored child.””/DEM-bah/maleDewgal“Rain, bringing renewal and blessing”/DEW-gahl/anyDikko“A northern Nigerian Hausa-Fulani male personal name; no dependable literal Fulfulde meaning is established.”/DEEK-koh/maleDjibril“West African Arabic form of Jibril/Gabriel, the angelic messenger; the underlying name is commonly interpreted as “God is my strength.””/jee-BREEL/maleDramane“Servant of the Most Merciful; a name associated with compassion and devotion”/drah-MAHN/maleElhadj“A Muslim religious title-name for one who has completed the pilgrimage”/el-HAHJ/maleElhadji“One who has completed the blessed pilgrimage to Mecca”/el-HAJ-ee/maleElimane“A Senegalese/West African Muslim male name derived from Arabic iman, “faith” or “belief.””/eh-lee-MAHN/maleFadil“Virtuous and distinguished, someone admired for excellence”/FAH-dil/maleFaisal“A decisive person who distinguishes right from wrong”/FAY-sal/maleFarah“Joy and happiness”/FAH-rah/anyFaris“A courageous horseman or knight”/FAH-ris/maleFarouk“One who distinguishes truth from falsehood”/fa-ROOK/maleFaruq“One who recognizes and upholds the difference between truth and falsehood”/fah-ROOK/maleFawzi“Successful and victorious”/FAW-zee/maleFode“West African Muslim name/title, usually written Fodé; derived through regional usage from Arabic faqīh, “jurist” or “learned religious scholar.””/FOH-deh/maleGaoussou“A West African form associated with Arabic Qāsim, “one who divides/distributes.””/gah-OO-soo/maleGarba“Hausa male personal name, commonly associated with a boy born on Wednesday; also used among some Fulani in northern Nigeria.”/GAR-ba/maleGhalib“One who overcomes and prevails”/GHAH-lib/maleGhani“Prosperous and blessed with abundance”/GHAH-nee/maleGidado“Hausa male personal name also found among Fulani in northern Nigeria; it is not a distinct pan-Fula name, and a secure lexical translation is not established.”/gee-DAH-doh/maleHabib“Beloved and dear”/ha-BEEB/maleHafiz“A guardian or memorizer, especially one devoted to sacred learning”/ha-FIZ/maleHakim“Wise and discerning”/ha-KEEM/maleHalim“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”/ha-LEEM/maleHamadi“Born on Thursday”/hah-MAH-dee/maleHamid“Worthy of praise”/ha-MEED/maleHamidou“A praiseworthy and honored child”/ha-mee-DOO/maleHamma“A traditional Muslim personal name associated with wisdom and religious learning”/HAM-mah/maleHamza“Strong and courageous, like a lion”/HAM-zah/maleHarouna“A name honoring Aaron, the devoted brother of Moses”/hah-ROO-nah/maleHassan“Handsome, good, and admirable”/ha-SAHN/maleHayatu“Life and vitality”/hah-YAH-too/maleHisham“Generosity and liberality”/hi-SHAHM/maleHussein“Diminutive of Hasan: little handsome one, little good one, or beautiful/good one.”/hoo-SAYN/maleIbrahima“A name honoring Abraham, the faithful friend of God”/ee-brah-HEE-mah/maleIdris“Name of the prophet Idris; traditionally associated with study or learning in Islamic interpretation.”/EED-rees/maleIdrissa“West African/Sahelian form of Idris, the name of the prophet Idris.”/ee-DREE-sa/maleIlyas“My God is Yahweh; the Arabic form of the prophet Elijah.”/il-YAAS/maleImran“Prosperity, flourishing, or long life; also the Qur'anic name associated with the family of Mary.”/IM-rahn/maleIqbal“Good fortune, prosperity, and success”/ik-BAL/maleIshaq“He laughs; the Arabic form of Isaac, a prophet's name.”/ees-HAHK/maleIsmaela“A name honoring Ishmael, remembered for faith and perseverance”/ees-mah-EL-ah/maleIsmail“God hears; the Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael.”/is-MAH-eel/maleIsmaila“God hears; God has listened to your prayer”/ees-my-LAH/maleIsmailu“God hears; a West African/Fulani form of Ismail (Ishmael).”/ees-mah-EE-loo/maleIssa“A name honoring Jesus, a revered prophet in Islam”/EES-sah/maleIyad“Support, protection, strength, or a firm foundation.”/ee-YAAD/maleJafar“A small stream or rivulet”/JAH-far/maleJalal“Majesty and noble dignity”/ja-LAHL/maleJalil“Majestic, honored, and exalted”/ja-LEEL/maleJamil“Handsome and beautiful”/jah-MEEL/maleJibril“A name honoring the angel Gabriel”/jib-REEL/maleJuma“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”/JOO-mah/maleKabiru“Great in character and destined for distinction”/kah-BEE-roo/maleKamal“Perfection and excellence”/kah-MAHL/maleKamil“Whole, accomplished, and well-rounded”/KAH-mil/maleKaramba“A West African Muslim name/title associated with a learned religious teacher or Quranic scholar.”/kah-RAHM-bah/maleKaramoko“A religious scholar or teacher”/kah-rah-MOH-koh/maleKarim“Generous and noble-hearted, a person held in high esteem”/kah-REEM/maleKassim“One who distributes fairly or shares generously”/KAH-sim/maleKhadim“Servant; often understood in Muslim usage as servant of God.”/KHAH-deem/maleKhalid“Enduring and lasting in strength”/KHAH-lid/maleKhalifa“A successor or leader, carrying a sense of responsibility and honor”/kha-LEE-fah/maleKhalil“Friend; especially a close or beloved friend.”/kha-LEEL/maleLamido“Ruler or sovereign, recalling Fulani chieftaincy and leadership”/lah-MEE-doh/maleLamina“Born on Sunday”/lah-MEE-nah/maleLamine“Trustworthy and faithful”/lah-MEEN/maleLatif“Gentle, kind, and gracious”/la-TEEF/maleLuqman“Name of Luqman, the wise figure in the Qur'an; conventionally associated with wisdom.”/look-MAN/maleMaama“Mother or grandmother; a loving name that keeps an honored elder close to the family.”/MAH-mah/anyMaayo“River, suggesting a life that flows with strength and purpose”/MAH-yoh/anyMabrouk“Blessed and warmly welcomed—a joyful child”/mah-BROOK/maleMahamadou“West African, especially Francophone Sahelian, form of Muhammad: “praised” or “praiseworthy.””/mah-mah-DOO/maleMahamat“Chadian/Sahelian form of Muhammad: “praised” or “praiseworthy.””/ma-ha-MAT/maleMahdi““The rightly guided one.””/MAHD-dee/maleMahmoud““Praised” or “praiseworthy.””/mah-MOOD/maleMahmud““Praised” or “praiseworthy.””/mah-MOOD/maleMajid““Glorious,” “noble,” or “illustrious.””/MAH-jid/maleMalam““Learned person,” “teacher,” or religious scholar; also used as a respectful title and personal name in parts of the Sahel.”/mah-LAHM/maleMalik“King or ruler, expressing leadership and authority”/MAH-lik/maleMamadou“Highly praised; a West African form of Muhammad”/mah-mah-DOO/maleMansour“Victorious and destined to overcome life’s challenges”/man-SOOR/maleMansur“Victorious and blessed with triumph”/man-SOOR/maleMasrur“Joyful and filled with happiness”/mah-SROOR/maleMatar“Rain; a hopeful blessing from the sky”/MAH-tar/maleMawdo“An elder or respected senior; a name honoring the wisdom and standing of one’s forebears.”/MAW-doh/maleModibo“A learned teacher, a name associated with knowledge, honor, and standing”/moh-DEE-boh/maleMody“A West African Muslim name/title associated with a learned Islamic teacher, scholar, or marabout; related to Modibo/Moodi, not to “praised.””/MOH-dee/maleMokhtar“The chosen one”/MOKH-tar/maleMor“A Senegalese/West African masculine name, often treated as a local form or short form associated with Muhammad. It does not mean “respected elder.””/MOHR/maleMory“A respected religious learner or scholar”/MOH-ree/maleMouhamadou“Highly praised; a West African form of Muhammad”/moo-hah-mah-DOO/maleMoussa“A name honoring Moses, a faithful prophet”/MOO-sah/maleMoustapha“Chosen and greatly honored; an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad”/moos-TAH-fah/maleMuadh“Protected and sheltered by God”/moo-AZ/maleMubarak“Blessed—a child whose arrival brings blessing and happiness”/moo-BAH-rak/maleMuhammad“Highly praised; a name expressing honor and admiration”/moo-HAM-mad/maleMujahid“One who strives courageously for what is right”/moo-JAH-hid/maleMujtaba“Chosen, selected, or specially favored.”/mooj-TAH-bah/maleMuntasir“Victorious; one who triumphs.”/moon-tah-SEER/maleMunthir“Warner; one who gives warning.”/MOON-thir/maleMurtala“A West African form of Arabic Murtaḍā: approved, pleasing, or chosen—often understood as approved by God.”/moor-TAH-lah/maleMusab“A traditional Arabic masculine name, often glossed as one who bears or endures hardship; it is also the name of a Companion of the Prophet.”/MOO-sab/maleMuzaffar“Triumphant and victorious”/moo-ZAF-far/maleNaange“Sunshine and the warmth that brightens life”/NAHN-geh/anyNadir“Rare and precious”/NAH-deer/maleNaim“Comfort, ease, and a life filled with well-being”/NAH-eem/maleNasir“A helper who brings victory and support”/NAH-seer/maleNasiru“A child destined to overcome difficulties and help others”/nah-SEE-roo/maleNdiyam“Water, symbolizing life and abundance”/NDEE-yahm/anyNouhou“The name of the prophet Noah”/NOO-hoo/maleNuhu“A name honoring the prophet Noah”/NOO-hoo/maleNurudeen“Light of the religion/faith.”/noo-roo-DEEN/maleOumar“Born on Saturday”/oo-MAHR/maleOumarou“A name honoring Umar, an early leader of the Muslim community”/oo-mah-ROO/maleOusmane“A name honoring Uthman, an early caliph and companion of the Prophet”/oos-MAHN/maleQadir“Powerful and capable of great things”/KAH-deer/maleQamar“The moon, bringing light and beauty to the night”/QAH-mar/anyQasim“One who distributes or shares fairly”/KAH-sim/maleQudus“Holy, sacred, or most holy; it is often associated with the Arabic divine epithet al-Quddus.”/KOO-doos/maleRabiou“Spring (Arabic Rabi'); the spelling can also reflect an Arabic name meaning “fourth,” depending on the original vowelled form.”/rah-bee-OO/maleRabiu“Spring (Arabic Rabi'); the spelling can also be associated with the Arabic personal name meaning “fourth.””/ra-BEE-oo/maleRachid“Wise, rightly guided, and mature in judgment”/rah-SHEED/maleRafi“High, elevated, exalted.”/RAH-fee/maleRamadan“Born in or associated with the month of Ramadan, a name carrying a warm sense of devotion”/rah-ma-DAHN/maleRashad“Right guidance and sound judgment”/ra-SHAHD/maleRasoul“Messenger, especially a messenger of God.”/rah-SOOL/maleRauf“Kind, gentle, and compassionate”/RAH-oof/maleRidwan“Contentment, pleasure, or divine approval.”/rid-WAHN/maleRilwan“Arabic form of Riḍwān: satisfaction or approval; in religious use, God's good pleasure.”/ril-WAHN/maleRilwanu“West African form of Arabic Riḍwān: satisfaction, approval, especially God's good pleasure.”/ril-WAH-noo/maleRiyad“Gardens or meadowlands; the Arabic word is the plural of rawḍah, “garden.””/ri-YAD/maleSabir“Patient, steadfast, and able to endure difficulties”/SAH-beer/maleSabri“Patient, steadfast, and able to endure with grace”/SAHB-ree/maleSadiq“Truthful, sincere, and trustworthy”/SAH-dik/maleSafwan“Arabic name associated with a smooth or solid rock; it may also be interpreted through the related idea of purity or clarity.”/SAF-wan/maleSaid“A fortunate child whose life brings happiness”/sah-EED/maleSaidu“Happy, fortunate, and blessed”/sah-EE-doo/maleSaif“Sword; a symbol of courage and strength”/SAYF/maleSaifou“West African form of Arabic Sayf/Saif: sword.”/sigh-FOO/maleSajjad“One who frequently prostrates in prayer; a devoted worshipper.”/saj-JAD/maleSalah“Righteousness, goodness, and integrity”/SAH-lah/maleSalif“Righteous, virtuous, or pious.”/SAH-leef/maleSalih“Righteous, good, and virtuous”/SAH-lih/maleSalim“Peaceful, safe, and well”/sa-LEEM/maleSalisu“Third; traditionally, a third-born child.”/sah-LEE-soo/maleSamba“Born on Tuesday”/SAHM-bah/maleSamir“A companion in evening conversation; a congenial companion.”/sa-MEER/maleSani“Second; traditionally, a second-born child.”/SAH-nee/maleSekou“A learned and respected religious man”/seh-KOO/maleSerigne“A Senegalese honorific and personal name derived from Shaykh, meaning a religious leader, elder, or marabout.”/seh-REEN/maleSeydou“Fortunate and blessed, with a life of happiness and good prospects”/SAY-doo/maleShafiu“One who brings healing or offers kindly intercession”/sha-FEE-oo/maleShakir“Thankful and appreciative”/SHAH-kir/maleShamsuddin“Sun of the religion/faith.”/shams-oo-DEEN/maleSharif“Noble and honored, a name of dignity and distinction”/shah-REEF/maleShehu“A respected religious teacher and guide”/SHAY-hoo/maleShuaibu“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/shoo-AY-boo/maleShukri“Thankful; grateful.”/SHOOK-ree/maleSidi“My master; lord; a respectful form of address.”/SEE-dee/maleSidiki“Truthful; sincere.”/see-DEE-kee/maleSohail“Canopus, the bright star; an Arabic male name.”/so-HAYL/maleSori“Fulani male personal name; no secure lexical meaning is established.”/SOH-ree/maleSory“Variant spelling of Sori, a Fulani male personal name; no secure lexical meaning is established.”/SOH-ree/maleSuhail“Canopus, the bright star.”/soo-HAYL/maleSuleymane“A name honoring Solomon, the wise prophet and king”/soo-lay-MAHN/maleSultan“Sovereign or one invested with authority and prestige”/SOOL-tahn/maleTahir“Pure-hearted and sincere”/TAH-heer/maleTajuddin“Crown of religion/faith.”/ta-jood-DEEN/maleTalha“A type of tree, commonly identified as an acacia; also a well-established Arabic male personal name.”/TAL-ha/maleTalib“A devoted seeker of knowledge and wisdom”/TAH-lib/maleTalla“Fulani male personal name; no secure lexical meaning is established.”/TAH-lah/maleTariq“Night visitor/knocker; also the bright star that appears at night”/TAH-rik/maleTawfiq“A child guided toward success and a fulfilling future”/taw-FEEK/maleThabit“Steadfast, firm, and unwavering”/THAH-bit/maleThierno“A respected spiritual teacher and guide”/chee-ER-noh/maleTidiane“A follower of the Tijani Sufi tradition, expressing devoted faith”/tee-dyah-NEH/maleTierno“A respected religious teacher and guide”/tee-ER-noh/maleTijani“Associated with or a follower of the Tijaniyya Sufi order”/tee-JAH-nee/maleUsman“A Fulani/Sahelian form of Arabic Uthman; the Arabic name is traditionally associated with the bustard bird”/OOS-man/maleWali“A protector, guardian, or friend of God”/WAH-lee/maleWalid“Newborn child; a fresh beginning”/wa-LEED/maleWaly“A regional spelling of Wali: guardian, protector, patron, or friend of God”/WAH-lee/maleYacine“Masculine Francophone spelling of Yasin/Ya-Sin, the Quranic designation and name of surah 36.”/yah-SEEN/maleYacouba“A name honoring Jacob, a faithful patriarch and prophet”/yah-KOO-bah/maleYahya“Arabic form of the name John and the Quranic name of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist); commonly associated with life/living in Arabic interpretation.”/YAH-hya/maleYasin“A cherished Quranic name, carrying spiritual significance”/YAH-seen/maleYaya“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YAH-yah/maleYero“Born on Friday”/YEH-roh/maleYounoussa“A regional form of Yunus, the name of the prophet Jonah”/yoo-NOO-sa/maleYoussouf“A name honoring Joseph, remembered for patience and faith”/YOO-soof/maleYunus“The name of the prophet Jonah, associated with patience and devotion”/YOO-noos/maleYunusa“West African masculine form of Yunus, the Quranic prophet Jonah.”/yoo-NOO-sah/maleZafar“Victory and triumph”/ZAH-far/maleZahir“Arabic masculine name meaning apparent, manifest, clear, or shining.”/ZAH-hir/maleZaid“Growth, increase, and abundance”/ZAYD/maleZakari“God remembers”/zah-KAH-ree/maleZakaria“Arabic form of Zachariah/Zakariya, meaning “God remembers.””/za-ka-REE-ya/maleZakariya“Arabic form of Zachariah, meaning “God remembers.””/za-ka-REE-ya/maleZakariyya“Yahweh/God remembers.”/zah-kah-REE-yah/maleZaki“Pure-hearted, virtuous, and sincere”/ZAH-kee/maleZubair“Arabic name traditionally connected with strength, firmness, or bravery; its precise older etymology is not fully certain.”/zoo-BAIR/maleZubairu“West African form of Zubayr/Zubair, traditionally associated with strength or bravery.”/zoo-BEYE-roo/maleZulfikar“Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār: the name of ʿAlī's famous sword; commonly interpreted as “possessor of the notches/furrows.””/zool-fee-KAR/male