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Muslim boy names

328 names

328 boy names commonly given in the Muslim tradition, most popular first. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.

Guide

Muslim boy names in Nepal, with meanings and spellings

Many Muslim boy names in Nepal are short, easy to call and carry a wish for peace, light or strength. This page lists 328 names, with Devanagari spellings and meanings, and 26 of them are also given to girls. The same names are used in many communities, so a name on this list tells you nothing certain about a family.

  1. Praise and peace

    Mohammad and Mohammed both mean praised, praiseworthy. Aman means peace, safety and security.

  2. Light in the home

    Roshan and Raushan mean bright and shining, Chirag means lamp, and Raunak means brightness and liveliness.

  3. A word shared by two languages

    Samir and Sameer mean a gentle breeze in Sanskrit and a companion in evening talk in Arabic, a good example of how names travel.

Muslim boy names of praise and character

Mohammad (मोहम्मद) means praised, praiseworthy, and is the name of the Prophet of Islam; Mohammed is the same name in another spelling. Aman means peace, safety and security. Amir means prince, commander or leader, and also rich in Nepali usage. Hikmat means wisdom, and also courage. Kabir means great and powerful, and recalls the 15th-century mystic poet. Abdul means servant of, used as a prefix meaning servant of God. Say the full name with your surname before you decide.

Muslim boy names for light and good company

Roshan (रोशन) means bright, shining and famous. Raushan means bright and illustrious, and Chirag means a lamp, one who brightens the home. Raunak means brightness, splendour and liveliness. Samir and Sameer share a meaning: a gentle breeze, and a companion in evening talk. Sahil means shore or coast, and also guide. See the full Muslim name list for more, or use the name finder to narrow the choice by sound.

Tips for parents

  • Pick one spelling for Mohammad or Mohammed, and for Samir or Sameer, then keep it the same on every document.
  • Check whether a name is listed for boys, girls or both before you settle on it.
  • Say the name aloud with your surname; a two-syllable name like Aman or Sahil leaves a long family name room to breathe.
  • Ask relatives what they called the name at home, since a warm short form can matter as much as the full name.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Muslim boy names with good meanings?

Aman means peace, safety and security. Hikmat means wisdom and courage, Chirag means lamp, and Kabir means great and powerful. Each has its own page with the Devanagari spelling.

What does the name Mohammad mean?

Mohammad means praised, praiseworthy, and is written मोहम्मद in Devanagari. It is the name of the Prophet of Islam. Mohammed is the same name in a different Roman spelling.

Are Muslim names shared with other communities in Nepal?

Yes. Names such as Roshan, Samir and Aman are used well beyond one community. A tag on this page only records common use, so it cannot tell you a person's religion or background. Browse all boy names to see how widely they appear.

Which spelling should I choose for a name like Roshan?

Roshan and Raushan are separate entries with close meanings: bright and shining, and bright and illustrious. Read both, choose the spelling that matches how your family says the name, and use it consistently.