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The initial segment of compound Arabic names that starts with عبد ال (ʿAbd al) translates to "servant of the". This prefix is used in names such as عب...
Has the meaning "most praiseworthy and most commendable" in Arabic, which is a superlative form of Hamid 1.
A variation of Ahmad. This name was borne by three Ottoman sultans.
The term means "greater, greatest" in Arabic, derived from the word كبير (kabīr), which translates to "great, big". It was also the name of a Mughal...
The name signifies "lofty, sublime" in Arabic, derived from the root علا (ʿalā), which translates to "to be high." Ali ibn Abi Talib was a cousin and...
Alternate rendering of the Arabic أمان الله (see Aman Allah), along with the standard Pashto transliteration.
Means "lion of Allah", originating from the Arabic أسد (ʾasad), which signifies "lion," and is combined with the name الله (Allah).
The term signifies "fortune, luck" in both Urdu and Pashto, deriving from the Persian word بخت (bakht).
From the Arabic phrase بسْم الله (bismi llah) signifying "in the name of Allah", from اسْم (ism) meaning "name" combined with الله (Allah).
An alternate transcription of Pashto عصمت الله (see Ismatullah).
Means "servant, boy" in Arabic. It is frequently used as the first element of compound names.
Means "praiseworthy" in Arabic, from the root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise". In Islamic tradition, الحميد (al-Ḥamīd) is one of the 99 names of...
Means "praiseworthy of Allah", from Arabic حميد (ḥamīd) meaning "praiseworthy" combined with الله (Allah).
The Arabic version of Abraham is also utilized in various languages. It can be found in the Quran.
Means "care of Allah", from Arabic عناية (ʿināya) meaning "care, concern" combined with الله (Allah).
Means "protection of Allah", from عصمة (ʿiṣma) meaning "protection, virtuousness" combined with الله (Allah).
Derived from a term that signifies "king, ruler". This word likely has Mongolian roots but has been adopted and adapted in numerous other languages.
Signifies "praised" in Arabic, from the same root as Muhammad. This was the name of the first Muslim ruler of India (11th century). It was also borne...
A variation of Malalai, notably borne by Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai (1997-).
Signifies "sad, grieved" in Pashto. This was a Pashtun woman who rallied Afghan forces during the 1880 Battle of Maiwand against the British.
Signifies "innocent, sinless" in Arabic, from the root عصم (ʿaṣama) "to protect". After her death, this name was applied to Fatima, a daughter of the...
The Persian form of Muhammad, and also an alternate transcription for Arabic and several other languages.
Signifies "praised, commendable" in Arabic, derived from the root حمد (ḥamida) signifying "to praise". This was the name of the prophet who founded...
Signifies "distinguished of Allah", from Arabic نجيب (najīb) "noble, distinguished" and الله (Allah).
An alternative transliteration of Arabic نعمة الله (see Nimat Allah), and the usual Pashto transliteration.
Signifies "merciful, kind, compassionate" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, الرحيم (al-Raḥīm) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Signifies "merciful" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, الرحمٰن (al-Raḥmān) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
The Urdu, Pashto and Bengali form of Radhia. A 13th-century female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate bore this name.
From a title signifying "chief, leader", from Persian سر (sar) "head, authority" and the suffix دار (dār) "possessor".
Means "noble, eminent" in Arabic, a derivative of شرف (sharufa) meaning "to be noble, to be illustrious". This was a title used by the descendants of ...
Means "lion" in Persian. A famous bearer of this name was Sher Shah, a 16th-century Mughal ruler.
Alternate transcription of Arabic شكريّة (see Shukriyya), as well as the usual Pashto and Dari Persian form.
Means "helper, protector, friend" in Arabic, derived from ولي (waliya) meaning "to be close". It is also used to refer to saints in Islamic tradition.