Swahili boy names.
487 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abasiboy“Arabic-derived: lion; a traditional Islamic name associated with courage”/ah-BAH-see/Abdallaboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”/ab-DAH-lah/Abdallahboy“Servant of God”/ab-DAL-lah/Abdulboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”/ab-DOOL/Abdulbasitboy“Servant of Al-Basit, “the Expander” or “the One who enlarges/provides abundantly.””/ab-dool-bah-SEET/Abdulkhaliqboy“Servant of the Creator”/ab-dool-kha-LEEK/Abdulmuminboy“Servant of Al-Mu'min, “the Granter of security” (or faith/security).”/ab-dool-moo-MEEN/Abdulrahmanboy“Servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-dool-RAH-man/Abdulsamadboy“Servant of the One on whom all depend”/ab-dool-sah-MAD/Abediboy“Arabic-derived: devoted worshipper”/ah-BEH-dee/Abubakarboy“Arabic-derived: traditionally interpreted as the father of the young camel; a revered Islamic name”/ah-boo-BAH-kar/Adabuboy or girl“Good manners and gracious conduct”/ah-DAH-boo/Adhamboy“Dark or black; traditionally used of a dark-colored horse.”/AD-ham/Adibboy“Cultured, well-mannered, educated, or literary.”/AH-dib/Adilboy“Arabic-derived: just, fair, and upright”/AH-dil/Adiliboy“An honorable boy who treats people fairly”/ah-DEE-lee/Adnanboy“One who is settled and enduring”/AD-nan/Afdhalboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “the most excellent””/AF-dhal/Ahadiboy or girl“Arabic-derived: a promise of enduring love and family continuity”/ah-HAH-dee/Ahmadboy“Arabic-derived: most worthy of praise”/AH-mahd/Ahmedboy“Arabic-derived: most worthy of praise”/AH-med/Ahsanboy“Arabic-derived: exceptionally good or excellent”/AH-san/Akbarboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “greatest””/AK-bar/Akmalboy“Complete, excellent, and accomplished”/AK-mal/Akramboy“Especially generous and noble-hearted”/AK-ram/Alaminboy or girl“Arabic-derived: trustworthy and faithful”/ah-lah-MEEN/Alawiboy“Related to Ali; of Ali or a descendant/follower of Ali.”/ah-LAH-wee/Alhamisiboy or girl“A child born on Thursday”/al-hah-MEE-see/Aliboy“Arabic-derived: noble, exalted, and elevated”/AH-lee/Almasiboy or girl“A diamond—strong, brilliant, and precious”/al-MAH-see/Amalboy or girl“Arabic-derived: hope and aspiration”/ah-MAHL/Amaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived through Swahili: peace, safety, and security”/ah-MAH-nee/Aminboy“A trustworthy and faithful man”/ah-MEEN/Amirboy“Arabic-derived: leader, commander, or prince”/ah-MEER/Amiriboy“A natural leader with princely dignity”/ah-MEE-ree/Ammarboy“Long-lived; one who inhabits, builds, or maintains a place.”/am-MAR/Anasboy“A warm, companionable presence”/AN-as/Anisboy“Arabic-derived: a warm and friendly companion”/AH-nis/Anwarboy“Arabic-derived: more radiant or full of light”/AN-war/Aqilboy“Wise, intelligent, and thoughtful”/a-KEEL/Arafatboy“Arabic-derived: associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the Hajj pilgrimage”/ah-rah-FAHT/Arhamboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “most compassionate””/AR-ham/Arifboy“Arabic-derived: knowing, wise, and perceptive”/AH-rif/Arshadboy“More rightly guided; more mature or discerning.”/AR-shad/Asadboy“Arabic-derived: lion; a name expressing strength and courage”/AH-sad/Asanteboy or girl“Thank you; thanks.”/ah-SAN-teh/Asgharboy“The younger, smaller, or youngest one.”/AS-gar/Ashrafboy“Arabic-derived: most honorable or noble”/ASH-raf/Asifboy“Traditionally associated with Asif ibn Barkhiya in Islamic tradition; it is often glossed as “forgiving.””/AH-sif/Asimboy“Protective and steadfast”/AH-sim/Aslamboy“Safer, more secure, or more peaceful.”/AS-lam/Atifboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “kind-hearted” or “compassionate””/AH-tif/Atiqboy“Free, noble, and honorable”/ah-TEEK/Awadhboy“Compensation, recompense, substitute, or something given in return.”/AH-wadh/Ayazboy“A Persian name meaning cool breeze or refreshing air.”/ah-YAZ/Aymanboy“Blessed with good fortune”/AY-man/Azamboy“Greatest, grandest, or most mighty.”/AH-zam/Azharboy“Radiant and bright in spirit”/AZ-har/Azimboy“Arabic-derived: resolute, great, and determined”/ah-ZEEM/Azizboy“Arabic-derived: precious, powerful, and dearly loved”/ah-ZEEZ/Badrboy“Arabic-derived; associated with the full moon and the celebrated Battle of Badr”/BAH-dar/Bahaboy“Arabic-derived: radiant, splendid, and full of promise”/BA-ha/Bahariboy or girl“The sea—vast, beautiful, and full of life”/bah-HAH-ree/Bahatiboy or girl“Arabic-derived; good fortune or luck”/bah-HAH-tee/Bakariboy“Arabic-derived; an early-born child, or one who is noble and promising”/bah-KAH-ree/Bakhitboy“Fortunate and blessed”/bah-KHEET/Baqirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “learned” or “one who possesses deep knowledge””/BAH-kir/Baraaboy“Innocence; freedom from guilt or blame.”/bah-RAH-ah/Barakaboy or girl“Arabic-derived; blessing or divine favor”/bah-RAH-kah/Basharboy“Human being; person or mankind.”/BA-shar/Bashirboy“Arabic-derived; bearer of good news”/bah-SHEER/Bashiriboy“A bringer of joyful news and happiness.”/ba-SHEE-ree/Basimboy“Arabic-derived; smiling and cheerful”/BAH-sim/Bidiiboy or girl“Diligence, perseverance, and a willingness to work hard”/bee-DEE-ee/Bilalboy“Arabic-derived; a name associated with freshness, water, and a gentle presence”/bee-LAHL/Bisharaboy“Good news; glad tidings.”/bee-SHAH-rah/Boraboy or girl“Swahili lexical name; the best, excellent, or outstanding one”/BOH-rah/Bukhariboy“Arabic-derived; a person connected with Bukhara, and traditionally a name of learning and religious scholarship”/boo-KHAH-ree/Burhanboy“Arabic-derived; a person of insight, wisdom, and clear understanding”/boor-HAHN/Busaraboy or girl“Good sense, wisdom, and sound judgment”/boo-SAH-rah/Chachaboy“Bantu-origin East African name with established Kenyan and Tanzanian usage”/CHA-cha/Daudiboy“Arabic-derived: the Swahili form of David, meaning “beloved””/DAH-oo-dee/Dhiyaboy“Radiant light”/DHEE-yah/Diniboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith or religion”/DEE-nee/Dominicboy“Christian name used in Swahili-speaking communities: “belonging to the Lord””/DOM-in-ik/Dottoboy or girl“The second twin”/DOH-toh/Dumaboy“Bantu-origin: a cheetah, symbolizing speed, courage, and grace”/DOO-mah/Ebrahimboy“Arabic-derived name meaning father of multitudes”/eh-brah-HEEM/Edwinboy“Christian name widely used by Swahili speakers; meaning wealthy friend”/ED-win/Ehsanboy or girl“Arabic-derived name meaning kindness, goodness, or excellence”/eh-SAHN/Eidboy or girl“Arabic-derived name associated with the festival or feast day”/EED/Eissaboy“Arabic-derived form of Jesus, a name associated with salvation and hope”/AY-sah/Elibarikiboy“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””/eh-lee-bah-REE-kee/Elimuboy or girl“Swahili Bantu name meaning education and learning”/eh-LEE-moo/Emanboy or girl“Arabic-derived name meaning faith”/ee-MAHN/Erastoboy“Name widely used in Tanzania and Kenya, meaning beloved”/eh-RAS-toh/Esmailboy“Arabic-derived form of Ishmael, traditionally understood as God hears”/es-MAH-eel/Evanceboy“Christian name used by Swahili speakers, associated with good news”/eh-VANS/Evaristboy“Christian name meaning very pleasing or excellent”/eh-vah-RIST/Fadhiliboy“A virtuous, generous person”/fa-DEE-lee/Fahadboy“A brave, swift, and strong person”/FAH-had/Fahariboy or girl“Pride, honor, and glory”/fa-HAH-ree/Fahdboy“Arabic-derived name evoking the speed, courage, and grace of a leopard”/FAHD/Fahimboy“An intelligent and perceptive person”/fa-HEEM/Fahmiboy“A thoughtful and understanding person”/FAHM-ee/Faidaboy or girl“A blessing that brings benefit and goodness”/FAH-ee-da/Faisalboy“A decisive and fair-minded person”/FAI-sal/Fakhruddinboy“Glory or pride of the religion/faith.”/fakh-roo-DEEN/Farajboy“Relief after hardship and a welcome opening of the way”/FAH-raj/Farajaboy or girl“Comfort and relief after difficult times”/fa-RAH-ja/Farajiboy“A source of comfort and relief”/fa-RAH-jee/Faridboy“A one-of-a-kind and dearly treasured person”/fa-REED/Faruqboy“One who distinguishes truth from falsehood; a discerner.”/fa-ROOK/Fawazboy“One who thrives and achieves success”/fa-WAZ/Fawwazboy“Highly successful and victorious”/fah-WAZ/Fawziboy“A successful person who triumphs in life”/FAW-zee/Fazalboy“A child received as a gracious blessing”/FAH-zal/Festoboy“A joyful child who brings celebration”/FES-toh/Fikiriboy“A thoughtful and reflective person”/fee-KEE-ree/Filipoboy“A loyal and spirited person”/fee-LEE-poh/Fuadboy“Heart; also the inner self or mind.”/foo-AD/Fumoboy“A strong and courageous person, like a spear”/FOO-mo/Furahaboy or girl“Joy and happiness in the family”/foo-RAH-ha/Furqanboy“A person with discernment and a strong sense of truth”/foor-KAHN/Ghafurboy“Merciful, forgiving, and gentle-hearted”/gha-FOOR/Ghaliboy“Precious and deeply loved”/GHAH-lee/Ghalibboy“A person who triumphs and overcomes life’s challenges”/GHAH-lib/Ghaniboy“Prosperous, blessed, and rich in character”/GHAH-nee/Ghanimboy“A successful person who is blessed with good fortune”/GHAH-nim/Gharibboy“A distinctive person with an independent spirit”/gha-REEB/Ghazaliboy“A name connected with poetic beauty and a respected tradition of learning”/gha-ZAH-lee/Ghaziboy“Brave, courageous, and victorious”/GHAH-zee/Ghufranboy or girl“A gracious life marked by forgiveness and mercy”/goof-RAHN/Gibrilboy“A name associated with the angel Gabriel and divine protection”/gee-BREEL/Habibboy“A dearly loved and cherished person”/ha-BEEB/Hadiboy“A guide who leads others toward what is good”/HAH-dee/Hafidhboy“A guardian, especially one who carefully preserves sacred knowledge”/HAH-fidh/Haidarboy“Lion; by association, brave or strong.”/HAY-dar/Hajiboy“One who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca”/HAH-jee/Hakiboy or girl“Justice, integrity, and standing up for what is right”/HAH-kee/Hakimboy“Wise, thoughtful, and discerning”/ha-KEEM/Halimboy“Gentle, patient, and compassionate”/ha-LEEM/Hamadboy“One associated with praise and thankfulness”/HAH-mad/Hamadiboy“A praised and honorable person”/ha-MAH-dee/Hamdanboy“Connected with praise or commendation; often interpreted as “praiseworthy.””/ham-DAHN/Hamdaniboy“Of or belonging to Hamdan; a name associated with Hamdan, an Arabic personal/tribal name.”/ham-DAH-nee/Hamidboy“A praiseworthy person whose good qualities are recognized”/ha-MEED/Hamisiboy“Born on Thursday”/ha-MEE-see/Hammadboy“One who praises often; greatly praising.”/ham-MAD/Hamzaboy“Strong, courageous, and steadfast”/HAM-zah/Haniboy“A joyful and good-natured person”/HAH-nee/Harithboy“A hardworking person who cultivates good things”/HAH-rith/Harunboy“A respected name recalling the prophet Aaron”/ha-ROON/Hashimboy“A generous and capable person”/HAH-sheem/Hassanboy“Good-hearted, handsome, and admirable”/ha-SAN/Hatimboy“Decisive and resolute”/HA-tim/Hekimaboy or girl“Wisdom and good judgment”/heh-KEE-mah/Hemedboy“A praiseworthy and honorable person”/HEH-med/Heriboy or girl“Good fortune and a blessed life.”/HEH-ree/Heshimaboy or girl“Arabic-derived: a child who brings honor and respect to the family”/heh-SHEE-mah/Hilalboy“A new beginning and a bright crescent in the night sky”/hee-LAHL/Hilaliboy“A new crescent moon and a hopeful beginning”/hee-LAH-lee/Hilmiboy“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”/HIL-mee/Hishamboy“A generous and open-hearted person”/hee-SHAM/Hubaboy or girl“Love and deep affection”/HOO-bah/Hudboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/HOOD/Huruboy or girl“Freedom and an independent spirit”/HOO-roo/Huseinboy“A cherished and admirable person”/hoo-SAYN/Husseinboy“A cherished and virtuous child; a revered Islamic name”/hoo-SAYN/Huzaifaboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/hoo-ZAY-fa/Ibrahimboy“Arabic-derived; God is exalted”/ee-brah-HEEM/Iddiboy“Arabic-derived; a joyful name associated with Eid and celebration”/EED-dee/Idrisboy“Arabic-derived; a prophet’s name, traditionally associated with learning and wisdom”/EED-ris/Ihabboy“Giving, bestowal, or a gift granted.”/ee-HAB/Ihsanboy or girl“Arabic-derived; goodness, kindness, and excellence”/ih-SAN/Ijumaaboy or girl“Swahili-origin; born on Friday, a day of blessing and community”/ee-joo-MAH-ah/Ikhlasboy or girl“Sincere devotion and a pure heart”/ikh-LAHS/Ikramboy or girl“Arabic-derived; generosity, honor, and kindness”/ik-RAM/Ilhamboy or girl“Arabic-derived; inspiration and a gift of understanding”/il-HAM/Ilyasboy“Arabic-derived; a prophet’s name, associated with devotion and patience”/il-YAS/Imadboy“A strong support for the people he loves”/ee-MAD/Imaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived; faith, trust, and confidence in God”/ee-MAH-nee/Imaraboy or girl“Swahili/Bantu-origin; strong, firm, and resilient”/ee-MAH-rah/Imranboy or girl“Arabic-derived; strong in faith and devoted to God”/im-RAN/Imtiazboy“Arabic: distinction, excellence, or special merit.”/im-tee-AHZ/Insafboy or girl“Arabic-derived; justice, fairness, and integrity”/in-SAF/Irfanboy“Arabic-derived; knowledge, insight, and wisdom”/ir-FAN/Ishaqboy“Arabic-derived; a prophet’s name, associated with steadfast faith”/is-HAHK/Iskandarboy“Arabic-derived; a noble and powerful name associated with Alexander”/is-kan-DAR/Ismailboy“Arabic-derived; God hears and answers”/is-mah-EEL/Issaboy“A revered prophetic name referring to Jesus”/EE-sah/Iyadboy“Support, strength, and protection”/ee-YAD/Izzuddinboy“Arabic: glory, might, or honor of the faith/religion.”/iz-ood-DEEN/Jabaliboy“Strong and steadfast like a mountain”/jah-BAH-lee/Jabariboy“Arabic-derived: brave, strong, and courageous”/jah-BAH-ree/Jabirboy“A comforting, restorative presence”/JAH-beer/Jafariboy“A gentle stream of goodness”/jah-FAH-ree/Jalalboy“A dignified boy with a strong and admirable presence”/jah-LAHL/Jalilboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “great” or “exalted””/jah-LEEL/Jamalboy“Beautiful in character and spirit”/jah-MAHL/Jamilboy“A handsome and gracious person”/jah-MEEL/Jasiriboy or girl“Brave, courageous, and confident”/jah-SEE-ree/Jawadboy“Generous and open-hearted”/ja-WAD/Jibrilboy“A strong and faithful servant of God”/jib-REEL/Joyceboy or girl“Joyful and full of gladness”/JOYS/Juhudiboy or girl“One who approaches life with determination”/joo-HOO-dee/Jumaboy“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”/JOO-mah/Jumaaboy“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”/JOO-mah/Jumamosiboy or girl“A child born on Saturday”/joo-mah-MOH-see/Jumanneboy“Born on Tuesday”/joo-MAHN-neh/Jumapiliboy or girl“A child born on Sunday”/joo-mah-PEE-lee/Jumatanoboy or girl“A child born on Wednesday”/joo-mah-TAH-noh/Jumatatuboy or girl“A child born on Monday”/joo-mah-TAH-too/Justusboy“A fair, honest, and principled person”/JUS-tus/Kadirboy“Capable, strong, and able to accomplish great things”/ka-DEER/Kamalboy“Perfection, beauty, and completeness”/ka-MAAL/Kamilboy“Complete, whole, and wonderfully formed”/ka-MEEL/Karimboy“Generous, gracious, and noble-hearted”/ka-REEM/Kassimboy“A fair-minded person who shares generously”/ka-SEEM/Khadimboy“Arabic: servant, attendant, or one who serves.”/KHAH-dim/Khairiboy“Arabic: goodness, virtue, or benevolence.”/KHAY-ree/Khalfanboy“A welcomed successor who carries the family forward”/KHAL-fan/Khalidboy“Everlasting and enduring”/kha-LEED/Khalifaboy“A worthy successor and responsible leader”/kha-LEE-fa/Khalilboy“A loyal and cherished friend”/kha-LEEL/Khamisboy“Born on Thursday”/KHA-mees/Khatibboy“Arabic: preacher, sermon-giver, public speaker, or orator.”/kha-TEEB/Khayriboy“Good-hearted and generous”/KHAY-ree/Kheriboy or girl“Goodness, blessing, and all that is beneficial”/KHEH-ree/Kibwanaboy“Kiswahili: young man, little master, or gentleman.”/kee-BWAH-nah/Kitoboy or girl“A precious treasure and source of joy”/KEE-toh/Kulwaboy or girl“The first twin”/KOOL-wah/Labibboy“Intelligent, discerning, sensible.”/la-BEEB/Laithboy“Lion.”/LAYTH/Lameckboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/LA-mek/Latifboy“Arabic-derived: kind, gentle, and gracious”/la-TEEF/Lazaroboy“Swahili form of Lazarus: God has helped”/la-ZA-ro/Livingstoneboy“English surname-derived Christian name, used especially in Tanzania; associated with the celebrated missionary and explorer David Livingstone”/LIV-ing-ston/Lukmanboy“Arabic-derived Qur'anic name associated with wisdom and sound judgment”/LOOK-man/Mafanikioboy or girl“Success, progress, and flourishing achievements”/mah-fah-nee-KEE-oh/Magesaboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-GEH-sah/Mahfudhboy“Protected, preserved, safeguarded.”/mah-FOODH/Mahfuzboy“Safeguarded and watched over”/mah-FOOZ/Mahirboy“Skilled, capable, and accomplished”/MAH-hir/Mahmoudboy“Praiseworthy and greatly admired”/mah-MOOD/Majidboy“Glorious, honored, and noble”/mah-JEED/Makameboy“A Swahili/Comorian male name in regional use; the asserted Arabic derivation and exact meaning are not reliably established.”/mah-KAH-meh/Malikboy“A boy with the dignity and confidence of a king”/MAH-leek/Mansourboy“Victorious and strengthened to overcome challenges”/man-SOOR/Mansurboy“Victorious and supported on the path to success”/man-SOOR/Mapendoboy or girl“Love and deep affection”/mah-PEN-doh/Maqbulboy“Accepted, approved, or welcomed.”/MAHK-bool/Maridadiboy or girl“Elegant, stylish, beautiful, or well-presented.”/mah-ree-dah-DEE/Marjaniboy“Coral.”/mar-JAH-nee/Marufboy“Honorable, respected, and known for goodness”/mah-ROOF/Marwanboy“Flint stone; also associated with an aromatic plant in Arabic.”/MAR-wan/Marzuqboy“Provided for; blessed with sustenance.”/mar-ZOOK/Mashauriboy“Wise, thoughtful, and a source of good counsel”/mah-SHAH-oo-ree/Masikaboy or girl“A child born during the rainy season”/mah-SEE-kah/Masoudboy“Fortunate and joyful”/mah-SOOD/Matumainiboy or girl“The hopes and joyful expectations placed in a beloved child.”/ma-too-ma-EE-nee/Maulidiboy“A boy born during the Maulidi festival”/mow-LEE-dee/Mazinboy“Rain-bearing cloud, a lovely image of blessing”/MAH-zin/Mbarakaboy“Blessed and surrounded by good fortune”/m-bah-RAH-kah/Mfalmeboy“A son with royal dignity and leadership”/m-FAHL-meh/Mfaumeboy“A coastal Swahili/Comorian form meaning “king” or “ruler.””/m-FAH-oo-meh/Mgeniboy““Guest,” “visitor,” or sometimes “stranger.””/m-GEH-nee/Miftahboy“A key that opens the way”/MIF-tah/Miqdadboy“A historic Muslim name associated with courage and loyalty”/mik-DAHD/Mkomboziboy“A rescuer and bringer of freedom”/m-kom-BOH-zee/Mokhtarboy“Chosen, honored, and specially favored”/MOKH-tar/Mosiboy or girl“The firstborn child”/MOH-see/Moyoboy“Bantu-origin name meaning “heart,” warmly suggesting courage, love, and inner strength”/MOH-yoh/Mshindiboy“The one who wins and overcomes”/m-SHEEN-dee/Mtemiboy“A natural leader with dignity and authority”/m-TEH-mee/Muadhboy“A name connected with praise and devotion”/MOO-ahdh/Muawiyaboy“A historic Arabic name with an old association to a young fox”/moo-ah-WEE-ya/Mubarakboy“A blessing and a source of good fortune”/moo-BAH-rak/Mubinboy“Clear-minded, honest, and radiant in character”/moo-BEEN/Muharamuboy“A boy born during Muharram”/moo-hah-RAH-moo/Muhsinboy“A kind boy who brings goodness and generosity into the world”/MOOKH-sin/Muinboy“Arabic-derived: a dependable helper and source of support”/moo-EEN/Mujahidboy“One who perseveres bravely and strives for what is right”/moo-JAH-hid/Mujtababoy“Chosen and cherished”/muj-TAH-bah/Mumtazboy or girl““Distinguished,” “excellent,” or “outstanding.””/MOOM-taz/Munawirboy“One who brings light and brightness”/moo-nah-WEER/Munirboy“Radiant, illuminating, and full of light”/moo-NEER/Murtazaboy“Approved, respected, and worthy of esteem”/moor-TAH-zah/Musaboy“A faithful and enduring name associated with Moses”/MOO-sah/Muslimboy“Devoted and faithful”/MOOS-lim/Mustafaboy“The chosen one, especially favored and precious”/moos-TAH-fah/Mustaqimboy““Upright,” “straight,” or steadfast on the right path.”/moos-tah-KEEM/Mvuaboy or girl“A child born in the rain”/MVOO-ah/Mvumilivuboy or girl“Patient strength and the ability to endure”/m-voo-mee-LEE-voo/Mwambaboy“Strong, steady, and resilient as a rock”/MWAHM-bah/Mwaminiboy or girl“Trusting, faithful, and dependable”/mwah-MEE-nee/Mwangazaboy or girl“A bright light and source of hope”/mwan-GAH-zah/Mwemaboy or girl“A good and kind-hearted person”/MWEH-mah/Mweziboy or girl“The moon—gentle light in the night sky”/MWEH-zee/Mwinyiboy“A respected man of standing and authority”/m-WEE-nyee/Mwitaboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MWEE-tah/Nabilboy“Noble and honorable”/nah-BEEL/Nadirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “rare” or “precious””/NAH-deer/Naimboy“Blessed with peace and happiness”/NAH-eem/Najiboy“One who comes safely through difficulties”/NAH-jee/Najibboy“Noble and respected”/nah-JEEB/Nasibuboy“One whose life is blessed with good fortune”/nah-SEE-boo/Nasirboy“A supportive helper and champion”/NAH-seer/Nawfalboy“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “generous person”; it can also connote abundance or a handsome young man.”/NAW-fal/Nazimboy“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “organizer,” “arranger,” or “one who puts things in order.””/NAH-zim/Nguvuboy or girl“Strength and inner power”/NGOO-voo/Nizamboy“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “order,” “system,” or “organization.””/nee-ZAM/Nizarboy“Arabic masculine name traditionally understood as relating to smallness, scarcity, or being little/few.”/nee-ZAR/Nuhuboy“A patient and faithful person”/NOO-hoo/Nuruboy or girl“A radiant light in the lives of others”/NOO-roo/Nyotaboy or girl“A shining star in the family”/nyoh-TAH/Omarboy“A classic Arabic name associated with long life, flourishing, and vitality.”/OH-mar/Omariboy“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”/oh-MAH-ree/Omaryboy“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”/oh-MAH-ree/Ombeniboy“A heartfelt reminder to pray, hope, and seek blessings.”/oh-MBEN-ee/Onesmoboy“A warm name wishing a child to be helpful, valued, and a blessing to others.”/oh-NESS-moh/Othmanboy“A classic Arabic name traditionally associated with a young bustard bird.”/OTH-man/Pambazukoboy or girl“Bantu-origin: dawn, symbolizing a new beginning and hope”/pahm-bah-ZOO-koh/Paskaliboy“Christian name associated with Easter and the joy of renewal”/pahs-KAH-lee/Pauloboy“Christian form of Paul, traditionally understood as “humble” or “small””/POW-loh/Pendoboy or girl“Bantu-origin: love and affection”/PEN-doh/Petroboy“Christian form of Peter: “rock,” suggesting strength and steadfastness”/PEH-troh/Piliboy or girl“Bantu-origin: the second-born child, or a cherished second blessing”/PEE-lee/Piusboy“Christian name meaning “devout,” “faithful,” or “kind-hearted””/PIE-us/Qadirboy“Capable, strong, and able to accomplish great things”/KAH-deer/Qamarboy or girl“Moonlight—soft, calm, and beautiful”/KAH-mar/Qamaruddinboy“The moon of faith—one whose faith brings light”/KAH-mar-oo-deen/Qasimboy“One who shares fairly and generously”/KAH-sim/Qaysboy“Traditional Arabic masculine name, historically associated with Qays ibn al-Mulawwah of the Layla and Majnun tradition.”/KAYS/Qudratboy or girl“Strength and the ability to meet life’s challenges”/KOOD-rat/Qurbanboy“A cherished offering and a life devoted to what is good”/KOOR-bahn/Rabiboy“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “spring” or “springtime.””/RAH-bee/Rafiboy“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “high,” “exalted,” or “one who raises/elevates.””/RAH-fee/Rafiqboy“A faithful and kind companion”/ra-FEEK/Rahimboy“Merciful and compassionate”/rah-HEEM/Rajabuboy“Born in the month of Rajab”/rah-JAH-boo/Ramadhaniboy“Born during Ramadan, a blessed month of devotion”/rah-mah-DHAH-nee/Rashadboy“Guided by wisdom and good judgment”/ra-SHAD/Rashidboy“Rightly guided and wise”/rah-SHEED/Rashidiboy“Wise, mature, and guided toward what is right”/rah-SHEE-dee/Raufuboy“Exceptionally gentle, kind, and compassionate”/rah-OO-foo/Rayanboy“Variant transliteration of Rayyan, meaning “well-watered,” “lush,” or “full/quenched”; Rayyan is also the traditional name of a gate of Paradise for those who fast.”/ray-YAN/Rayyanboy“Arabic masculine name meaning “well-watered,” “lush,” or “quenched”; also the traditional name of a gate of Paradise for those who fast.”/RAY-yan/Ridhwanboy“A child associated with God’s pleasure and loving acceptance”/RITH-wahn/Rifatboy“Elevation, dignity, and high standing”/REE-fat/Saadboy“A fortunate child destined for happiness”/SAH-ad/Sabirboy“Patient, steady, and strong through every season”/SAH-beer/Saburiboy“A patient and enduring man”/sah-BOO-ree/Sadiqboy“A truthful, sincere, and trustworthy man”/SAH-deek/Saidboy“A joyful and fortunate child”/sah-EED/Saidiboy“Happy, fortunate, and blessed”/sah-EE-dee/Saifboy“Strong, courageous, and protective”/SAYF/Sajidboy“One who prostrates in worship; a worshipper.”/SAH-jid/Sajjadboy“One who frequently prostrates in worship; very devout.”/saj-JAD/Salahboy“A child of goodness and upright character”/SAH-lah/Salamaboy or girl“Peaceful and safe”/sah-LAH-mah/Salehboy“Righteous, kind, and virtuous”/SAH-leh/Salihboy“A righteous and virtuous man”/SAH-leeh/Salimboy“Safe, healthy, and at peace”/sah-LEEM/Salumboy“Safe, sound, and well”/sah-LOOM/Selemaniboy“Peaceful and wise”/seh-leh-MAH-nee/Shaabanboy“Born in Shaaban, a month of spiritual preparation”/shah-AH-ban/Shabanboy“A child welcomed in a sacred and memorable season”/shah-BAHN/Shabaniboy“A child associated with a sacred and memorable season”/shah-BAH-nee/Shafiiboy“Intercessor or advocate; also associated with the Shafi'i Islamic legal tradition.”/sha-FEE-ee/Shakirboy“Thankful and appreciative”/SHA-kir/Shamsiboy or girl“Sunny and radiant”/SHAM-see/Shamsuddinboy“Sun of the faith/religion.”/shams-oo-DEEN/Shangweboy or girl“Rejoicing and celebration at a child’s arrival.”/SHANG-weh/Sharifboy“Noble-hearted and honorable”/shah-REEF/Sharifuboy“A noble and honorable son”/shah-REE-foo/Shawaliboy“A boy born during Shawwal”/shah-WAH-lee/Shihabboy“Flame, blazing fire, or meteor/shooting star.”/shi-HAB/Shomariboy“A Swahili/East African name commonly glossed as “strong,” “powerful,” or “forceful.””/sho-MAH-ree/Shujaaboy or girl“A courageous hero with a brave heart”/shoo-JAH-ah/Shukraniboy or girl“A child welcomed with deep gratitude and thankfulness.”/shoo-KRA-nee/Shukriboy or girl“A reminder to live with gratitude”/SHOOK-ree/Shukuruboy or girl“Thankful and grateful”/shoo-KOO-roo/Siddiqboy“Arabic-derived: deeply truthful and sincere”/sid-DEEK/Sifaboy or girl“A child worthy of praise”/SEE-fah/Simbaboy or girl“Brave, powerful, and courageous like a lion”/SEEM-bah/Sinanboy“Spearhead; a traditional image of courage and readiness”/see-NAN/Sitaboy or girl“The sixth-born child”/SEE-tah/Sudiboy“An East African Muslim usage, probably related to Arabic سعيد (Sa‘id): “fortunate,” “happy,” or “lucky.””/SOO-dee/Sufianboy“A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-fee-AHN/Suhaibboy“Arabic-derived: commonly understood as “reddish” or “reddish-haired.” It is also the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s companion Suhayb al-Rumi.”/soo-HAYB/Suhailboy“Arabic-derived: “Canopus,” a bright star; it can also carry senses such as “easy” or “gentle.””/soo-HAYL/Suleimanboy“Peaceful and wise”/soo-lay-MAHN/Sultanboy“A strong and dignified leader”/SOOL-tahn/Tabasamuboy or girl“A smile; a joyful, bright presence”/tah-bah-SAH-moo/Tahaboy“A cherished Quranic name, traditionally left with its sacred mystery”/TAH-hah/Tahirboy“Pure-hearted and sincere”/tah-HEER/Tajiboy or girl“A crown; someone precious and honored”/TAH-jee/Tajiriboy“Prosperous and successful”/tah-JEE-ree/Tajuddinboy“A noble crown of faith”/tah-joo-DEEN/Talhaboy“Arabic-derived: the name of a type of tree, traditionally identified as an acacia or banana tree in differing accounts.”/TAL-ha/Talibboy“A seeker of knowledge and wisdom”/tah-LEEB/Tamimboy“Whole, complete, and strong in character”/tah-MEEM/Tanoboy or girl“The fifth-born child”/TAH-noh/Taqiboy“Devout, mindful, and reverent”/TAH-kee/Tariqboy“A guiding morning star and a welcome arrival”/tah-REEK/Tatuboy or girl“Three; a name associated with fullness and distinction”/TAH-too/Taufiqboy“Blessed success and divine guidance”/tow-FEEK/Tausiboy or girl“Beauty, dignity, and colorful confidence”/TOW-see/Tawakalboy or girl“A life grounded in trust in God”/tah-wah-KAHL/Tayibboy“Good-hearted, kind, and wholesome”/TAH-yib/Tegemeoboy or girl“A source of hope and dependable support”/teh-geh-MEH-oh/Temboboy“The elephant—strong, wise, and steady”/TEM-boh/Tendoboy or girl“A person whose actions make a difference”/TEN-doh/Thabitboy“Steady, dependable, and strong in faith”/THAH-bit/Thabitiboy“Steadfast and dependable in every challenge”/tha-BEE-tee/Thamaniboy or girl“Precious, valued, and dearly loved”/thah-MAH-nee/Thaqibboy“Arabic-derived: “piercing,” “penetrating,” or “bright/shining,” notably used of a piercing star.”/THAH-kib/Timotheoboy“One who honors God”/tee-moh-THEH-oh/Titoboy“A respected and honorable person”/TEE-toh/Tomasboy“A beloved twin or companion”/TOH-mahs/Tukufuboy or girl“Glorious, honored, and worthy of praise”/too-KOO-foo/Tumainiboy or girl“Hope for a bright and joyful future”/too-my-nee/Tunuboy or girl“A treasured and precious gift”/TOO-noo/Ubaidboy“A humble servant of God”/oo-BAYD/Ubaidullahboy“A devoted servant of God”/oo-BAYD-oo-lah/Uhaiboy or girl“Life, vitality, and a lively spirit”/oo-HIGH/Uhuruboy or girl“Freedom, independence, and the courage to live openly”/oo-HOO-roo/Umairboy“A cherished young person with a long and flourishing life”/oo-MAYR/Umarboy“Flourishing, long-lived, and blessed with a full life”/OO-mar/Umojaboy or girl“Unity, togetherness, and the strength of standing as one”/oo-MOH-jah/Upendoboy or girl“Love, affection, and a heart full of kindness”/oo-PEN-doh/Uqbahboy“One who follows a meaningful path and carries a family’s hopes forward”/OOK-bah/Uremboboy or girl“Beauty, adornment, and grace”/oo-REM-boh/Usamaboy“Lion-hearted and courageous”/oo-SAA-mah/Usaydboy“Little lion, a tender name for a brave child”/oo-SAYD/Ushindiboy or girl“Victory and triumph after overcoming challenges”/oo-SHEEN-dee/Uthmanboy“A treasured traditional Muslim name with a long history of honor and faith”/OOTH-maan/Uwaysboy“A cherished traditional Muslim name associated with devotion and spiritual depth”/oo-WAYS/Uzairboy“A dear and cherished child”/oo-ZAYR/Valentineboy“A strong and healthy child, full of courage”/VAL-en-tyne/Valentinoboy“A strong and healthy child with a courageous heart”/val-en-TEE-noh/Venanceboy“A brave and determined child with a strong spirit”/veh-NANS/Vitusboy“A child blessed with life, vitality, and joy”/VY-tus/Vuliboy or girl“A child born during the Vuli season”/VOO-lee/Wahabuboy“One who gives generously and abundantly”/wah-HAH-boo/Wahibboy“A generous giver of blessings”/WAH-hib/Wahidboy“Unique and one of a kind”/WAH-heed/Wajidboy“One who discovers and recognizes what is valuable”/WAH-jid/Wajihboy“Distinguished, eminent, respected.”/wa-JEEH/Wakilboy“A trusted representative and dependable advocate”/wah-KEEL/Waliboy“A protective friend and faithful guardian”/WAH-lee/Walidboy“A precious new beginning and cherished child”/wah-LEED/Warisboy“Arabic-derived: an heir who carries the family forward”/WAH-ris/Wasimboy“A handsome and gracious person”/wah-SEEM/Waziriboy“A respected leader entrusted with responsibility”/wah-ZEE-ree/Yahyaboy“Living; full of life”/YAH-yah/Yakububoy“Traditionally associated with Jacob, a name of steadfast faith”/yah-KOO-boo/Yaminboy“Fortunate and guided toward what is right”/YAH-min/Yasinboy“A revered Quranic name with a sense of spiritual distinction”/YAH-seen/Yasirboy“One who brings ease and well-being”/YAH-seer/Yekoniaboy“God establishes and makes firm”/yeh-koh-NEE-ah/Yeremiaboy“God uplifts and appoints”/yeh-reh-MEE-ah/Yohanaboy“God is gracious”/yoh-HAH-na/Yonaboy“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”/YOH-na/Yosefuboy“God will add; a hopeful name for abundance”/yoh-SEH-foo/Yoshuaboy“God is salvation”/yoh-SHOO-ah/Yudaboy“Praise; gratitude and celebration”/YOO-da/Yunusboy“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”/YOO-noos/Yushaboy“God is salvation”/YOO-sha/Yusufboy“A revered prophetic name referring to Joseph”/YOO-soof/Yusufuboy“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”/yoo-SOO-foo/Zahidboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “devout” and devoted to a life of faith”/ZAH-hid/Zahirboy“Bright, radiant, and confident”/ZA-heer/Zaidboy“One whose life brings growth and abundance”/ZA-id/Zainboy“Beauty, grace, and goodness”/ZAYN/Zakariaboy“God has remembered and lovingly answered”/za-ka-REE-ah/Zakiboy“Pure-hearted, bright, and wise”/ZA-kee/Zamaniboy“Formerly; long ago; in olden times.”/zah-MAH-nee/Zawadiboy or girl“A precious gift and a blessing to the family”/za-WA-dee/Ziyadboy“Increase, growth, and abundance”/zee-YAD/Zubairboy“Strong, courageous, and wise”/zoo-BAIR/Zuberiboy“A strong and courageous man”/zoo-BEH-ree/Zuhairboy“A small flower, suggesting delicacy and beauty”/zoo-HAYR/Zuhdiboy“Ascetic, self-denying, or devoted to spiritual simplicity.”/ZOOH-dee/Zulfiqarboy“A traditional name associated with a celebrated sword”/zool-fee-KAR/Zuriboy or girl“Beautiful and lovely”/ZOO-ree/