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244Saleem is an alternate transcription of Arabic سليم or Urdu سلیم, closely related to the name Salim. Ultimately derived from the Semitic root s-l-m (س-ل-م), it conveys the meaning of being "safe," "sound," or "undamaged....
Salim is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Semitic root salima (سلم), meaning "to be safe, sound, intact." The name commonly transcribed as Salim can correspond to two distinct Arabic names with d...
Salman is an Arabic male given name that means "safe" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root salima (سلم), meaning "to be safe" or "to be secure." The name is widely used across the Muslim world, including in Ar...
Samar 2 is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It is a direct derivation from Arabic ثمر (thamar), meaning "fruit, profit." The name thus carries connotations of abundance, ben...
Sami (Arabic: سامي) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "hearing, listening." In Arabic, the root s-m-ʿ (س م ع) conveys the concept of hearing or listening, and Samīʿ (السميع) is one of the 99 names of Al...
Sardar is a title of nobility and royalty originating from Persian, composed of the elements سر (sar) meaning "head, authority" and the suffix دار (dār) meaning "possessor," thus literally translating to "head-possessor"...
Sayfullah is a masculine Arabic name that translates directly to "sword of Allah". This name combines sayf ("sword") with Allah, the Arabic term for God. It carries a powerful martial and spiritual significance, evoking...
Shafiq is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "compassionate" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root شفق (shafaqa), which conveys the sense of pity, sympathy, or compassion. It is wi...
Shaheen is a Persian masculine given name and surname, also used in Urdu. It is an alternate transcription of the Persian شاهین and closely related to the name Shahin. The name derives from the Persian word for the Barba...
Shahid (also transliterated as Shahed) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "witness". It derives from the Arabic root ش-ه-د (sh-h-d), which carries the core sense of witnessing, testifying, or bearing witness. In I...
Shahjahan (also spelled Shah Jahan) is a Persian-derived masculine given name meaning "king of the world", from Persian shāh (shāh) meaning "king" and jahān (jahān) meaning "world". It is most famously borne by the 17th-...
Shahrukh is the Urdu and Hindi form of Shahrokh. The name comes from Persian, meaning "royal face," derived from the elements (shāh) meaning "king" and (rokh) meaning "face." This name has a rich historical backdrop, fam...
Shahzad (also spelled Shehzad) is a given name and surname of Persian origin, primarily used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu-speaking cultures. The name is composed of two Persian elements: شاه (Shah, meaning 'king') and زا...
Shahzada is a masculine given name used primarily in Urdu-speaking communities, functioning as a variant of the Persian name Shahzad. The root Shahzad is derived from Persian, where it combines the elements shāh (king) a...
Etymology & MeaningShakir is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root shakara (شكر), meaning "to thank". As a direct participial form, Shakir translates to "thankful" or "grateful". The name is deeply rooted...
Shandar is an Urdu masculine name that means "fabulous" in Urdu. It is primarily used in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India, within Urdu-speaking communities. The name carries connotations of magnificence, br...
Sharif is a masculine given name and title of Arabic origin, derived from the root sharufa (شرف), meaning “noble, eminent, illustrious.” The name carries deep religious and historical significance in the Islamic world, a...
Shaukat is a male given name predominantly used in Urdu-speaking communities, derived as a transcription of the Arabic name Shawkat. The root name Shawkat originates from the Arabic word شوكة (shawka), meaning "bravery,...
Sher is a masculine given name of Persian origin, meaning "lion". It is used particularly in Pashto and Urdu-speaking regions. The name conveys strength, courage, and nobility, qualities associated with the lion as a sym...
Shoaib is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Shuayb (شعيب), as well as the usual Urdu transcription. The name is most prevalent in Pakistan. Etymology and Origins Shoaib derives from the Arabic root shuʿab mea...
Siddiq (Arabic: صِدّیق, pronounced [sˤɪdˈdiːq]) is an Arabic and Urdu masculine given name that derives from the root صدق (ṣadaqa), meaning "to tell the truth." The name itself translates to "honest, truthful" or "truthf...
Sikandar is an Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander, derived ultimately from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defending men". The name entered South Asia through Persian and Arabic intermediaries, where it evolved into f...
Sohail is an alternate transcription of the Urdu name Suhail, derived from the Arabic word sahl meaning "level, even, smooth." It is a popular masculine given name in Urdu-speaking communities, particularly in Pakistan a...
Subhan is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the word sub·ḥān, meaning "glory, praise" or "exalted." In Arabic, the term is often used in religious contexts, such as in the phrase Subhan Al...
Suhail (also romanized as Suhayl or Sohail) is a masculine given name derived from Arabic sahl (سهل), meaning "level, even, smooth". This name is deeply connected to astronomy and navigation, as it is the traditional Ara...
Syed is an Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali form of Sayyid, an Arabic title meaning "lord, master". In Islamic tradition, it is used as an honorific for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and his s...
Tahir (also spelled Taher or Tahar) is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root ṭ-h-r, meaning "virtuous, pure, chaste." The name is deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic culture, carrying connotations of moral...
EtymologyTalat (also transliterated as Talaat and Tal'at; Ottoman Turkish: طلعت; Turkish: Talât; Arabic: طلعة) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "face, visage, appearance". The name is derived from the Arabic roo...
Talha is an Arabic masculine given name, derived from the Arabic root ṭalḥ, meaning "fruit-bearing tree" or "fruitful tree from heaven." It is used across Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, and Urdu-speaking regions such...
Talib is an Arabic name that means "seeker of knowledge, student", derived from the Arabic root for seeking knowledge. The name holds particular historical and religious significance through Abu Talib, the uncle and guar...
Tariq (Arabic: طارق) is an Arabic masculine given name and word meaning "visitor, knocker at the door"—essentially, one who "strikes" (from the verb ṭaraqa, "to knock"). It refers to a night visitor who "knocks" at the d...
Umair is an alternative transcription of the Arabic name ʿUmayr (عمير), as well as the usual Urdu form. It is a diminutive of the name Umar, which means "flourishing, living long" or is derived from the Arabic element ʿu...
Umar is a prominent Arabic masculine name meaning "flourishing, living long", derived from the Arabic root ʿumr meaning "life." It is widely used across the Muslim world, appearing in forms such as Hausa, Indonesian, Kyr...
Usman is a masculine given name used in Hausa, Indonesian, Kyrgyz, and Urdu, ultimately derived from the Arabic name Uthman. Uthman means "baby bustard" in Arabic (a bustard is a type of large bird). It was the name of U...
Uzair is an Arabic and Urdu name, typically considered an alternate transcription of the Arabic عزير (Uzayr) and a common Urdu form. Uzair ultimately derives from the Arabic variant Uzayr, which in turn is the Arabic for...
Waheed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic وحيد (Waḥīd) or Urdu وحید (see Wahid). The root name Wahid (also spelled Vahid or Vahit in other languages) means “peerless, unique” in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, al-...
Wahid is an Arabic masculine given name that carries the profound meaning of "peerless, unique." Derived from the Arabic root w-ḥ-d, which denotes oneness and singularity, Wahid appears throughout Islamic tradition and c...
Wali is an Arabic masculine name with deep spiritual resonance, derived from the root waliya meaning "to be close". Its literal meaning is "helper, protector, friend", reflecting a relationship of closeness and trust. In...
Waqar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word waqār (وقار), which means "majesty" or "dignity." The name carries connotations of honor, respect, and solemnity, reflecting qualities highly...
Waqas is a masculine given name primarily used in Arabic and Urdu, functioning as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Waqqas. The root name Waqqas derives from the Arabic word meaning "warrior, fighter, breaker...
Etymology and MeaningWaqqas is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root w-q-s, which conveys the concept of breaking, crushing, or shattering. The name's core meaning is "warrior, fighter, breaker" — evoking...
Etymology and OriginsWaseem is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Wasim (وسيم), also used in Urdu-speaking regions. The name derives from the Arabic root wasama (وسم), meaning "to mark, to distinguish," which...
Yaqoob is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Yaqub, itself the Arabic form of Jacob. It is a common transcription in Urdu as well, reflecting the widespread use of this name across the Muslim world.Etymology a...
Etymology and MeaningYaseen is an alternate transcription of Arabic ياسين or Urdu یاسین (see Yasin). The name originates from the Arabic letters ya (ي) and sin (س), which begin the 36th chapter of the Quran (Surah Ya-Sin...
Yasin (also spelled Yaseen, Yassin, Yacine, Yassine) is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic letters ya (ي) and sin (س), which are the opening letters of the 36th chapter of the Quran, known...
Yasir is an Arabic masculine name, derived from the root يسر (yasira), which conveys the meanings "to be easy" or "to be rich". As such, the name Yasir directly signifies "easy, wealthy". It is also commonly spelled Yass...
Younus is the usual Urdu transcription of Yunus, the Arabic form of the name Jonah. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew root yonah, meaning "dove." In Islamic tradition, Allah sent the prophet Yunus (Jonah) to th...
Yousaf is an alternate transcription of the Urdu یوسف (see Yusuf), the Arabic form of Joseph used in Islamic contexts. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning "he will add" (from the root yasaf, "to ad...
Yousuf is an alternate transcription of the Arabic يوسف, Urdu یوسف, or Bengali ইউসুফ variants of the name Yusuf. It is predominantly used in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu-speaking communities.The name Yousuf is the Arabic fo...
Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God increases." The name appears in the Quran as Yūsuf, one of the prophets, whose story of betrayal and forgiveness is re...
Zafar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "victory" (from the root ẓafira, "to be victorious"). It is used across Arabic, Persian, Tajik, Urdu, and Uzbek cultures, reflecting the widespread influence of A...
Zaheer is a masculine given name of Arabic and Urdu origin, commonly used in Muslim communities across the Middle East and South Asia. It is a variant transcription of Arabic ظهير or Urdu ظہیر, both derived from the root...
Zahid is a masculine given name and surname rooted in Arabic, meaning "pious, devout" or "altruistic." Its etymological home is the Arabic word زاهد (zāhid), which denotes a person who renounces worldly pleasures and lea...
Zahir is an Arabic masculine name that carries the meaning of "helper, supporter", derived from the Arabic root ẓahara (ظهر), which signifies "to be visible" or "to be clear." This name belongs to a family of related nam...
Zain is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Zayn, and it also serves as the usual Urdu and Malay form of the name. In Arabic, the name is written as زين, signifying “beauty” or “grace.”Etymology and OriginThe r...
Zaman is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "time, age, era". It is derived directly from the Arabic word zamān (زَمَان), which carries the same meaning. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world as...
Zamir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, primarily used in Arabic-speaking countries and across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Urdu-speaking regions. It derives from...
Zawar is an Arabic masculine name meaning "pilgrim, visitor". It derives from the Arabic root z-w-r, which conveys the idea of visiting or journeying, particularly with a spiritual or religious purpose. In Islamic tradit...
Zia is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, commonly used in Urdu, Bengali and Arabic-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic ضياء (see Ziya), meaning "splendour, light, glow". The root...
Ziauddin is a common transliteration of the male Muslim given name more correctly written as Ḍiya ad-Dīn (Arabic: ضياء الدين). It is primarily used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities. The name stems from the Arabic...