Moroccan names for boys

Stern, frowning; also said of the lion. Al-Abbas was an uncle of the Prophet.

Also written: Abbes, Abass

Servant of the Giver (al-Aati).

Also written: Abdelati, Abdelaaty

Servant of the Magnificent (al-Azim).

Also written: Abdelaadim, Abdelazim, Abdeladhim

Servant of the Most High (al-Aali).

Also written: Abdelaali, Abdelaly, Abdulali

Servant of the Almighty (al-Aziz).

Also written: Abdelaaziz, Abdulaziz

Servant of the Everlasting (al-Baqi).

Also written: Abdelbaqi, Abdulbaqi

Servant of the One who gives in plenty (al-Basit).

Also written: Abdelbaset, Abdelbassit, Abdulbasit

Servant of the Opener, who opens the way (al-Fattah).

Also written: Abdelfettah, Abdelfatah, Abdulfattah

Servant of the Forgiving (al-Ghafur).

Also written: Abdelghafor, Abdulghafur

Servant of the Self-Sufficient, the Rich (al-Ghani).

Also written: Abdelghany, Abdulghani

Servant of the Guide (al-Hadi).

Also written: Abdulhadi

Servant of the Preserver (al-Hafiz).

Also written: Abdelhafed, Abdelhafidh, Abdulhafiz

Servant of the Ever-Living (al-Hayy).

Also written: Abdelhay, Abdelhaye, Abdulhay

Servant of the Truth (al-Haqq).

Also written: Abdelhaq, Abdulhaq

Servant of the Wise (al-Hakim).

Also written: Abdelhakime, Abdulhakim

Servant of the Forbearing, the Patient (al-Halim).

Also written: Abdelhalime, Abdulhalim

Servant of the Praiseworthy (al-Hamid).

Also written: Abdelhamide, Abdulhamid

Servant of God (al-Ilah).

Also written: Abdelillah, Abdellilah, Abdulilah

Servant of the Mighty, the Restorer (al-Jabbar).

Also written: Abdeljabar, Abdeldjabbar, Abduljabbar

Servant of the Majestic (al-Jalil).

Also written: Abdeljalile, Abdeldjalil, Abduljalil

Servant of the All-Powerful (al-Qadir).

Also written: Abdelkadir, Abdulkadir

Servant of the Generous (al-Karim). Abdelkrim el-Khattabi led the Rif resistance in the 1920s.

Also written: Abdelkrim, Abdulkarim

Servant of the Great (al-Kabir).

Also written: Abdelkabir, Abdelkbir

Servant of the Creator (al-Khaliq).

Also written: Abdelkhalak, Abdelkhaleq, Abdulkhaliq

Servant of the Most Holy (al-Quddus).

Also written: Abdelkoudous, Abdelkoddous, Abdulquddus

Servant of God. It was the name of the Prophet's father.

Also written: Abdallah, Abdullah, Abdelah

Servant of the Gentle and Kind (al-Latif).

Also written: Abdelatif, Abdullatif

Servant of the Glorious (al-Majid).

Also written: Abdelmajide, Abdelmadjid, Abdulmajid

Servant of the Sovereign (al-Malik). Sultan Abdelmalek led Morocco at the Battle of the Three Kings in 1578.

Also written: Abdelmalik, Abdulmalik

Servant of the Rescuer, who answers calls for help (al-Mughith).

Also written: Abdelmoghit, Abdelmoughith, Abdulmughith

Servant of the Lord and Protector (al-Mawla).

Also written: Abdelmola

Servant of the Giver of safety (al-Mu'min). Abdelmoumen was the first Almohad caliph, in the 12th century.

Also written: Abdelmoumene, Abdelmoumin, Abdulmumin

Servant of the Giver of blessings (al-Mun'im).

Also written: Abdelmonaim, Abdelmounim, Abdelmonim, Abdelmoneim

Servant of the Loving (al-Wadud).

Also written: Abdelwadoud, Abdelouadod, Abdulwadud

Servant of the Giver of gifts (al-Wahhab).

Also written: Abdelwahab, Abdelouhab, Abdulwahhab

Servant of the One (al-Wahid).

Also written: Abdelouahid, Abdelwahed, Abdelwahid

Servant of the Prophet.

Also written: Abdennabi, Abdelnabi, Abdenabi

Servant of the Light (al-Nur).

Also written: Abdenour, Abdelnour, Abdulnour

Servant of the One who raises up (al-Rafi').

Also written: Abderrafia, Abderafie, Abderrafii

Servant of the Most Merciful (al-Rahim).

Also written: Abderahim, Abdelrahim, Abdurrahim

Servant of the Most Gracious (al-Rahman).

Also written: Abderahmane, Abderrahman, Abdelrahman, Abdurrahman

Servant of the Most Kind (al-Ra'uf).

Also written: Abderaouf, Abdelraouf, Abdurrauf

Servant of the Provider (al-Razzaq).

Also written: Abderrazzak, Abderazak, Abderrazaq, Abdulrazzaq

Servant of the Source of Peace (al-Salam). Moulay Abdeslam Ben Mchich is a revered saint of northern Morocco.

Also written: Abdessalam, Abdeslem, Abdessalem, Abdusalam

Servant of the Most Patient (al-Sabur).

Also written: Abdesabour, Abdelsabour, Abdussabur

Servant of the Eternal, on whom all depend (al-Samad).

Also written: Abdesamad, Abdessamed, Abdussamad

Servant of the All-Hearing (al-Sami').

Also written: Abdessami, Abdessamia, Abdulsami

Servant of the One who covers faults (al-Sattar).

Also written: Abdessatar, Abdesattar, Abdulsattar

Father of the young camel. Abu Bakr was the Prophet's closest companion and the first caliph.

Also written: Boubker, Aboubakar, Boubaker

Most noble, most honourable.

Also written: Ashraf, Achref, Achrafe

Name of the first man and first prophet. In Hebrew, 'adam' means 'man, human'.

Also written: Adem, Adame

HebrewName of a prophet

Well-mannered and cultured; a man of letters.

Also written: Adibe, Adeeb

Just, fair.

Also written: Adel, Adile

Often explained as 'settler'. Adnan is the forefather of the northern Arab tribes.

Also written: Adnan, Adnaan

Handsome.

Amazigh

Light, the bright one.

Amazigh

Amazigh form of Apuleius, the 2nd-century writer of the Metamorphoses.

Also written: Afulay

Amazigh

Peace.

Amazigh

King.

Also written: Aguellid, Gellid

Amazigh

Spring, source of water.

Also written: Aghbalu

Amazigh

Panther or leopard.

Also written: Ghiles, Ghilas, Aghiles

Amazigh

Most praiseworthy. A name of the Prophet Mohamed given in the Quran.

Also written: Ahmad, Hmad

Name of a prophet

Most generous, most noble.

Also written: Akrame, Akrem

Leopard or tiger. Also linked to Koceila (Aksil), a 7th-century Amazigh leader.

Also written: Aksil

Amazigh

Nobility of the faith. Aladdin of the Thousand and One Nights bears this name.

Also written: Alae Eddine, Alaa Eddine, Alaeeddine, Aladin

High, exalted. Ali was the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, and the fourth caliph.

Also written: Aly

Often explained as 'high, exalted'. Allal al-Fassi was a leader of Morocco's independence movement.

Also written: Alal

Living, existing. A traditional name in central Morocco.

Also written: Amadur

Amazigh

Guide, leader; also the morning star or Orion.

Amazigh

Learned, knowledgeable.

Also written: Amssan

Amazigh

Protector, defender.

Also written: Amstan

Amazigh

Cheetah or leopard.

Also written: Mayas

Amazigh

Full moon, moonlight.

Also written: Amayyur

Amazigh

Often explained as 'free man, noble'. It is also the name of the Amazigh people.

Also written: Mazigh

Amazigh

Trustworthy, faithful. Al-Amin was a title given to the Prophet.

Also written: Amin, Ameen

Prince, commander.

Also written: Amire, Ameer

Most glorious, most honoured.

Also written: Amjed

Merciful, kind.

Amazigh

Builder, one who brings a place to life. Ammar ibn Yasir was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Amar, Ammare

Horseman, rider; in poetry, the beloved.

Amazigh

Happy.

Amazigh

Hope.

Also written: Anaruz

Amazigh

Friendly company, warmth. Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Anass, Anes

Angel. The word anir also names an antelope.

Amazigh

Friendly, good company.

Also written: Aniss, Anees

Brighter, more radiant; from nour, light.

Also written: Anwar, Anouare, Anoir

Rain.

Amazigh

Torch, burning ember. It was a nickname of Ibn Toumert.

Also written: Asafu

Amazigh

Pillar of the house.

Also written: Salas

Amazigh

Fine honey.

Amazigh

Blessed, lucky; linked to the word for the right-hand side.

Also written: Ayman, Aymen, Aimane

Name of the prophet Job. The Quran presents him as a model of patience.

Also written: Ayyoub, Ayub, Ayoube

HebrewName of a prophet

Moon.

Also written: Ayyur, Ayur

Amazigh

Dear, cherished; also strong, mighty.

Also written: Azize

Handsome; also a jewel.

Also written: Azrur

Amazigh

Glory of the faith.

Also written: Azzeddine, Azeddine, Ezzeddine, Izzeddine

Bringer of good news.

Also written: Bechir, Bashir, Elbachir

Name of medieval Amazigh kings. Often explained as 'raised to power by the clan'.

Amazigh

Full moon. Badr is also where the early Muslims won their first major battle, in 624.

Also written: Bader, Badre

Full moon of the faith.

Also written: Badredine, Badrdine

Smiling, one who smiles often.

Also written: Bassame, Basam

Freshness, moisture. Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam.

Also written: Bilale, Belal

Father of Chouaib (Abu Shu'ayb). Moulay Bouchaib, patron saint of Azemmour, is called the 'giver of boys'.

Also written: Bouchouaib

Father of winter (Abu Shita). Moulay Bouchta al-Khammar was a 16th-century scholar honoured near Taounate.

Also written: Bouchtaa

Father of Friday: 'bou' (father of) and 'jemaa' (Friday, the day of communal prayer).

Also written: Boudjemaa, Boujema

Amazigh form of Bocchus, an ancient king of Mauretania.

Also written: Bukkus, Bocchus

Amazigh

Singer, one who chants or recites verse.

Also written: Shadi, Chady

Compassionate, caring.

Also written: Chafiq, Shafiq, Chafique

Often explained as 'one who gives and rewards', from shukb, a gift or reward.

Also written: Chekib, Shakib, Chakibe

Thankful, grateful.

Also written: Chaker, Shakir

Sun of the faith.

Also written: Chamsdine, Shamseddine

Of longing, full of yearning. Ahmed Chawki was an Egyptian poet called the Prince of Poets.

Also written: Chawki, Chauki, Shawki

Honour of the faith.

Also written: Charafdine, Sharafeddine

Shooting star, bright flame.

Also written: Chihabe, Chehab, Shihab

Often explained as 'little branch' or 'little tribe', from sha'b. Name of the prophet sent to the people of Madyan.

Also written: Choaib, Chouayb, Shuayb

Name of a prophet

Of thanks, grateful.

Also written: Chokri, Shukri

Name of the prophet David. From Hebrew, often explained as 'beloved'.

Also written: Dawoud, Dawud, Daoude

HebrewName of a prophet

Light, radiance of the faith.

Also written: Diae Eddine, Diyaeddine, Dhiaeddine, Diaa Eddine

Virtuous, generous; a man of merit.

Also written: Fadil, Fadhel

Panther, cheetah; a swift wild cat.

Also written: Fahed, Fahad

Judge who settles between right and wrong; also a sharp sword.

Also written: Fayçal, Faissal, Faycal, Faisal

Pride of the faith.

Also written: Fakhrdine, Fakhreddin

Of success and triumph.

Also written: Fawzi, Fouzi, Faouzy

Horseman, knight.

Also written: Faris

Unique, matchless; also a precious gem.

Also written: Faride, Fareed

One who tells truth from falsehood. It was a title of the caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab.

Also written: Farouq, Faruq, Faruk

Victory or opening granted by God.

Also written: Fatallah, Fathellah

The heart.

Also written: Fuad, Fouade

Name of Gaia, a king of ancient Numidia and father of Massinissa. Often explained as 'active'.

Also written: Gaia, Gaïa

Amazigh

Precious, dear; of great value.

Also written: Ghaly, Elghali

Youth, the prime of youth. Ghassan was also an ancient Arab tribe.

Also written: Ghassan

Beloved, dear.

Also written: Habibe, Habeeb

Crusher, breaker (of bread). Hashim, the Prophet's great-grandfather, broke bread for travellers.

Also written: Hachim, Hashem, Hashim

Guide, one who leads to the right path.

Also written: Hady, Elhadi

Guardian, keeper, protector.

Also written: Hafide, Hafidh, Hafiz

Young eagle.

Also written: Haytam, Haytham, Haitham

Wise, sage.

Also written: Hakime, Hakeem

Praiseworthy, praised.

Also written: Hamide, Hameed

Often explained as 'lion' or 'strong, steadfast'. Hamza was an uncle of the Prophet.

Also written: Hamzah, Hamzaa

Happy, content.

Also written: Hany, Hanni

Name of the prophet Aaron, brother of Moussa. Its origin is uncertain, often explained as 'exalted'.

Also written: Harun, Haroune, Haroon

HebrewName of a prophet

Good, handsome. Hassan was the Prophet's grandson; Hassan II was king of Morocco.

Also written: Hassane, Hasan, Hacen

Judge, decisive. Hatim al-Tai was an Arab poet famous for his generosity.

Also written: Hatem, Hatime

Firm, resolute, prudent.

Also written: Hazim

Generous; from a root meaning to crush bread to share it.

Also written: Hisham, Hichem, Hichame

Crescent moon, the new moon.

Also written: Hilale, Helal

Little handsome one, diminutive of Hassan. Al-Hussein was the Prophet's grandson.

Also written: Houssine, Hussein, Hocine

Name of the prophet Houd, sent to the people of 'Ad.

Also written: Hud

Name of a prophet

From hadhafa, a small black sheep. Houdaifa ibn al-Yaman was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Houdayfa, Hudhaifa, Houzaifa, Hodaifa

Sharp sword.

Also written: Hossam, Houssame, Hussam

Sword of the faith.

Also written: Hossam Eddine, Houssamdine

Name of the prophet Abraham. Often explained as 'father of many'.

Also written: Brahim, Ibrahime, Ebrahim

HebrewName of a prophet

Alive. Also read as the wish 'may he live'.

Also written: Yidir, Ider, Iddir

Amazigh

Name of a prophet, often linked to 'dars', study. Idriss I founded the first Moroccan state in 788.

Also written: Driss, Idris, Edriss

Name of a prophet

Chosen one, the elite.

Amazigh

Eagle; in poetry, a beloved out of reach.

Also written: Iguidir, Igidr

Amazigh

Often explained as 'awake, watchful'. A traditional name in central Morocco.

Amazigh

Name of the prophet Elijah. From Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'.

Also written: Ilias, Iliass, Ilyass, Elyas

HebrewName of a prophet

Pillar, support.

Also written: Imade, Emad

Pillar of the faith.

Also written: Imadedine, Emadeddine

The future.

Amazigh

Arabic form of Amram. In the Quran, Imran is the father of Maryam.

Also written: Imran, Omrane, Emran

Hebrew

Name of the prophet Isaac, son of Ibrahim. From Hebrew 'he will laugh'.

Also written: Ishak, Isaac, Ishaaq

HebrewName of a prophet

Name of the prophet Ishmael, son of Ibrahim. From Hebrew 'God hears'.

Also written: Smail, Ismael, Esmail

HebrewName of a prophet

Name of the prophet Jesus, son of Maryam. From Hebrew-Aramaic Yeshua, 'God saves'.

Also written: Aissa, Isa, Eissa

HebrewName of a prophet

Safeguard, protection; from a root meaning 'to protect'.

Also written: Aissam, Essam, Isam

Star.

Also written: Ithri

Amazigh

Strength, support.

Also written: Iad, Eyad, Iyed

Lion.

Amazigh

Stream, small river. Jaafar ibn Abi Talib was a cousin of the Prophet.

Also written: Jafar, Djaafar

Generous, from jud, generosity; also read as 'serious, earnest'.

Also written: Jaad

Majesty, greatness.

Also written: Djalal, Jallal

Majesty of the faith. Jalal ad-Din Rumi was a Persian poet and Sufi.

Also written: Jalaledine, Jalaluddin

Great, venerable, majestic.

Also written: Djalil, Jaleel

Beauty.

Also written: Jamel, Djamel, Gamal

Beauty of the faith.

Also written: Jamaldine, Djamel Eddine

Generous, open-handed.

Also written: Jawad, Jaoued, Djaouad

From al-Jilani, after the Sufi master Abdelkader al-Jilani, from Gilan in Persia.

Also written: Djilali, Jillali

Persian

One who divides and shares out. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet.

Also written: Kassem, Qassim, Kassim, Qacem

Perfection, completeness.

Also written: Kamel

Perfection of the faith.

Also written: Kamaldine, Kamel Eddine

Generous, noble.

Also written: Kareem, Karime, Kerim

Abundant, prosperous. A traditional name in central Morocco.

Also written: Kefou

Amazigh

Goodness of the faith. Khayr ad-Din Barbarossa was a 16th-century Ottoman admiral.

Also written: Kheireddine, Khayreddine, Kheir Eddine

Eternal, everlasting. Khalid ibn al-Walid was a general of the early Muslims.

Also written: Khaled, Khalide

Close friend. Al-Khalil, the friend of God, is a title of the prophet Ibrahim.

Also written: Khaleel, Khelil

The beloved. Moroccan form of al-Habib.

Also written: Lhabib, Lahbibe

Moroccan form of al-Hassan, 'the good'. Al-Hassan was the Prophet's grandson.

Also written: Lahsen, Lhacen, Lahssen

The feast, the festival (Eid).

Also written: Laaid

The trustworthy. Al-Amin was a title of the Prophet Mohamed.

Also written: Lamin, El Amine

The Arab.

Also written: Laarbi, El Arbi, Elarbi

Moroccan form of al-Houssein, 'the little good one'. Al-Houssein was the Prophet's grandson.

Also written: Lhoucine, Lahoucine, Lhoussine, Lahoussine

Name of Luqman the Wise. A sura of the Quran bears his name.

Also written: Luqman, Lokmane

Kind, gentle. From lutf, kindness.

Also written: Lotfy, Lutfi

The giver. Al-Mu'ti, the Giver, is one of the names of God.

Also written: Lmaati, Elmaati

Skilled, expert.

Also written: Mahir

Protected, kept safe.

Also written: Mahfoudh, Mahfouz, Mahfoude

Hidden, veiled, sheltered.

Also written: Lmahjoub, Mahjub, Mahjoube

Praised, praiseworthy.

Also written: Mahmood, Mahmud

Glorious, noble.

Also written: Majed, Madjid, Majide

Owner, master. Imam Malik founded the Maliki school followed in Morocco.

Also written: Malek, Maleek

Trustworthy, reliable. Al-Mamun was an Abbasid caliph.

Also written: Maamoun, Mamun

Victorious, granted victory. Ahmad al-Mansour was a Saadian sultan of Morocco.

Also written: Mansur, Mansor

Often explained as 'flint stone', from al-marw, hard white stones that strike fire.

Also written: Marwane, Marwan, Merouane

From the Massyli, the ancient Numidian people of King Massinissa.

Also written: Massyl, Masil

Amazigh

Short form of Massinissa, often explained as 'my lord'.

Also written: Massin, Masin, Amasin

Amazigh

Often explained as 'their lord'. Name of the king who united ancient Numidia.

Also written: Masinissa, Massinisa

Amazigh

Blessed.

Also written: Mbark, Moubarak

Rightly guided.

Also written: Mahdi, El Mehdi, Mehdy

From Mecca.

Also written: Makki, El Mekki, Mekky

Lucky, fortunate, happy.

Also written: Massoud, Masoud, Messoud

Praised. A Moroccan form of the name Mohamed.

Also written: Mhammed, Mhamad

Born, newborn. Same root as Mawlid, the Prophet's birthday.

Also written: Mouloud, Miloude

Blessed, lucky. Amazigh form of the Arabic Maymoun.

Also written: Mimoune, Maimoun

Amazigh

Praised, praiseworthy. Name of the Prophet of Islam.

Also written: Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mouhamed

Name of a prophet

Mohamed, 'praised', and Adam, the first man and the first prophet.

Also written: Mohammed Adam, Mouhamed Adam

Mohamed, 'praised', and Ali, 'high, noble'. Ali was the Prophet's cousin and the fourth caliph.

Also written: Mohammed Ali, Mohamed Aly

Mohamed the trustworthy. Al-Amin was a title of the Prophet.

Also written: Mohammed Amine, Mohamed El Amine, Mohamed Lamine

Mohamed, 'praised', and Anas, 'friendliness, warm company'.

Also written: Mohammed Anas

Mohamed, 'praised', and Ayoub, the prophet Job.

Also written: Mohammed Ayoub, Mohamed Ayoube

Mohamed, 'praised', and Hamza, the name of the Prophet's uncle.

Also written: Mohammed Hamza, Mohamed Hamzah

Mohamed the rightly guided.

Also written: Mohamed El Mehdi, Mohammed Mehdi

Mohamed, 'praised', and Rayan, 'well-watered, fresh'.

Also written: Mohammed Rayan, Mohamed Rayane

Mohamed, 'praised', and Reda, 'contentment, satisfaction'.

Also written: Mohammed Reda, Mohamed Rida, Mohamed Ridha

Mohamed, 'praised', and Taha, the letters that open sura 20 of the Quran.

Also written: Mohammed Taha

Mohamed, 'praised', and Yassine, the letters that open sura 36 of the Quran.

Also written: Mohammed Yassine, Mohamed Yacine

Amazigh form of Mohamed, 'praised'.

Also written: Mhand, Mohend, Muhend

Amazigh

One who does good, a benefactor.

Also written: Mohsine, Mouhcine, Mohsin, Mohssine

Reviver of the faith. A title of the Sufi master Ibn Arabi.

Also written: Mohyeddine, Mouhieddine, Mohiedine

Chosen, selected.

Also written: Mukhtar, Moukhtar, El Mokhtar

Refuge, protection. Mouad ibn Jabal was a learned companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Mouaad, Moad, Muadh, Moaad

Bright, shining, giving light.

Also written: Monir, Mouneer

Fair, just.

Also written: Moncef, Mounssif, Monsef

Wish, desired goal.

Also written: Morad, Murad

Name of the prophet Moses. Most likely from an Egyptian word meaning 'son'.

Also written: Mousa, Musa, Mussa

HebrewName of a prophet

The chosen one. A title of the Prophet Mohamed.

Also written: Moustapha, Mostafa, Mustafa

Noble, generous.

Also written: Nabile, Nabeel

Rare, precious.

Also written: Nader

One who attains what he seeks; also a gift.

Also written: Nail, Nayel

Bliss, comfort, ease.

Also written: Naeem

Noble, of noble birth, excellent.

Also written: Najeeb, Nagib

Star of the faith.

Also written: Najmdine, Nejmeddine

Generous, giving man; the word can also mean the sea.

Also written: Nawfal, Noufel, Naoufel

Victory of the faith.

Also written: Nasr Eddine, Nasrdine

Helper, supporter.

Also written: Nacer, Naser, Nassir

Gentle breeze.

Also written: Nasim, Nessim, Naseem

Often explained as 'little, few'. Nizar ibn Maadd is an ancestor of many Arab tribes.

Also written: Nezar, Nisar

Name of the prophet Noah. In Hebrew it means 'rest'.

Also written: Noah, Nuh, Nooh

HebrewName of a prophet

Light.

Also written: Noor, Nur

Boys and girls

Light of the faith. Nur ad-Din Zengi was a 12th-century ruler of Syria.

Also written: Nourddine, Nourredine

Life, long life. Omar ibn al-Khattab was the second caliph.

Also written: Oumar, Umar, Omer

Often explained as 'young bustard', a desert bird. Othman ibn Affan was the third caliph.

Also written: Othman, Otmane, Outhmane, Osman

Lion. Oussama ibn Zayd was a young companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Ossama, Oussema, Usama, Osama

Spring, the season.

Also written: Rabii, Rabih, Rabi

Rightly guided, wise.

Also written: Rashid, Rachide, Rached

Companion; kind, gentle.

Also written: Rafiq, Rafique

Great traveller, one who travels a lot.

Also written: Rahhal

Archer, one who throws or shoots.

Also written: Ramy

Compassionate, tender. Ar-Raouf is one of the names of God.

Also written: Rauf, Raoof

Well-watered, fresh. Ar-Rayyan is a gate of Paradise for those who fast.

Also written: Rayane, Ryan, Rayyan

Contentment, satisfaction.

Also written: Rida, Ridha, Redha

Approval, contentment. In tradition Ridwan is the guardian of Paradise.

Also written: Ridouane, Radouane, Ridwan, Redwan

Gardens, meadows.

Also written: Ryad, Riyad, Riadh

Good fortune, happiness. Saad ibn Abi Waqqas was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Saade

Good fortune of the faith.

Also written: Saadedine

Patient, enduring.

Also written: Sabir

Smooth, hard rock.

Also written: Safwane, Safwan, Safouan

Happy, fortunate.

Also written: Saaid, Saeed

Sword of the faith.

Also written: Seifeddine, Seif Eddine

Righteousness, goodness.

Also written: Slah, Salaah

Righteousness of the faith. Saladin was the sultan who retook Jerusalem in 1187.

Also written: Salahdine, Salaheddin

Righteous, good. Name of a prophet sent to the people of Thamud.

Also written: Salih

Name of a prophet

Safe, sound, unharmed.

Also written: Selim, Saleem

Safe, sound. Salman al-Farisi was a Persian companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Salman, Selmane

High, elevated, lofty.

Also written: Samy

Companion in evening conversation.

Also written: Sameer, Samire

Truthful, sincere. As-Siddiq was the title of Abu Bakr, the first caliph.

Also written: Sedik, Siddiq, Seddiq

Torch, light; often explained as 'enlightened'.

Also written: Sifao, Sifaou

Amazigh

Name of Syphax, an ancient Numidian king. Often explained as 'protected'.

Also written: Siphax, Syphax, Sifaks

Amazigh

Lamp of the faith.

Also written: Sirajdine, Sirajedine

Often explained as 'quick-walking'. Soufiane ath-Thawri was an early scholar.

Also written: Sofiane, Soufyane, Sufyan

Reddish-haired. Souhaib ar-Roumi was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Sohaib, Suhaib, Souhayb

Canopus, a bright star of the southern sky.

Also written: Souhayl, Sohail, Suhail

Name of the prophet Solomon. From Hebrew, linked to shalom, 'peace'.

Also written: Souleimane, Slimane, Sulaiman, Soulayman

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Often explained as 'prosperous, fertile'. Father of the Almoravid ruler Youssef Ibn Tachfine.

Also written: Tachfin, Tashfin

Amazigh

The letters Ta-Ha that open sura 20 of the Quran.

Pure, clean.

Also written: Taher, Tahir

Crown of the faith.

Also written: Tajdine, Tajedine

Often explained as 'honour is his'. Takfarinas led an Amazigh revolt against Rome.

Also written: Tacfarinas

Amazigh

Piety of the faith, the pious one of the faith.

Also written: Taqieddine, Takiyeddine

Strong, complete, whole.

Also written: Tameem

Success granted by God.

Also written: Tawfik, Toufik, Tawfiq

One who comes at night; the piercing star of sura 86. Tarik ibn Ziyad crossed to Spain in 711.

Also written: Tariq, Tarek

Good, kind, pure.

Also written: Taib, Taïeb, Tayyib

From Tihama, the Red Sea lowland of Arabia where Mecca lies.

Also written: Touhami, Tihami, Tahami

Lightning.

Also written: Oussem, Usm

Amazigh

Gentle, calm, peaceful.

Also written: Ouadie, Wadii, Wadih

Unique, the only one.

Also written: Ouahid, Waheed

One who seeks refuge.

Also written: Ouail, Wael, Ouael

Newborn child.

Also written: Oualid, Waleed

Good-looking, with fine features.

Also written: Ouassim, Wasim, Waseem

He who brings hope.

Also written: Winaruz

Amazigh

He of peace.

Also written: Winufra

Amazigh

He of truth, truthful.

Amazigh

Name of the prophet Jacob. Often explained as 'holder of the heel'.

Also written: Yakoub, Yaakoub, Yaqoub

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He lives. Name of the prophet Yahya, known in English as John.

Also written: Yahia, Yehia, Yahiya

Name of a prophet

Easy-going, one who makes things easy.

Also written: Yassir, Yasir, Yaser

The letters Ya-Sin that open sura 36 of the Quran.

Also written: Yacine, Yasin, Yassin

He increases, he grows.

Also written: Lyazid, Yezid, Yazide

Name of the prophet Jonah. In Hebrew it means 'dove'.

Also written: Youness, Yunus, Younous

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Name of the prophet Joseph. Often explained as 'God will add'.

Also written: Yousef, Yusuf, Youssouf

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Name of Juba I and Juba II, ancient Amazigh kings. Often explained as 'he has judged'.

Also written: Juba, Youba

Amazigh

Often explained as 'he surpassed them'. Amazigh form of Jugurtha, a king of Numidia.

Also written: Jugurtha, Yugurtha, Youghourta

Amazigh

Growth, increase. Zayd ibn Haritha is the only companion named in the Quran.

Also written: Zayd, Zeid

Name of the prophet Zechariah. In Hebrew it means 'God remembers'.

Also written: Zakariae, Zakariya, Zakarya, Zacharia

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Beauty, grace, ornament.

Also written: Zain, Zine, Zein

Increase, growth.

Also written: Ziyad, Zyad, Ziyed

Ornament of the faith.

Also written: Zinedine, Zine Eddine, Zinddine

Moonlight. Masculine form of Tiziri.

Amazigh

Strong, firm. Az-Zoubair ibn al-Awwam was a companion of the Prophet.

Also written: Zoubair, Zubair

Little flower. Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma was a famous pre-Islamic poet.

Also written: Zouheir, Zuhair, Zohair