Community & tradition
Muslim tradition names
414 names
Names from Muslim naming traditions used in Nepal, mostly of Arabic, Persian or Urdu origin. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste. Boy Names only · Girl Names only
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Aman♂अमनPeace, safety and security
- Sameer♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Amir♂अमिरPrince, commander or leader
- Rojina♀रोजिनाDaily bread, sustenance, or rose-like
- Sahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Abdul♂अब्दुलServant of
- Hikmat♂हिक्मतWisdom
- Raunak♂रौनकBrightness, splendour
- Reshma♀रेश्माSilken
- Reema♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Rubina♀रुबिनाRuby-like
- Muskan♂♀मुस्कानSmile
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Chirag♂चिरागLamp or light
- Kismat♂किस्मतFate, destiny or fortune
- Mohammed♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Ashik♂आशिकLover, one who loves deeply
- Heena♂♀हिनाHenna
- Kabir♂कबिरGreat, powerful
- Khushbu♀खुश्बुFragrance or pleasant scent
- Aashik♂आशिकLover, one who loves deeply
- Afreen♀अफ्रीनPraise, encouragement
- Amina♂♀अमिनाTrustworthy, faithful
- Arzoo♂♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Nausad♂नौसादHappy, joyful
- Tabasum♀तबस्सुमSmile
- Dildar♂दिलदारLarge-hearted
- Imran♂इमरानProsperity
- Mohammadzeaul♂मोहम्मदजियाउलCombination of Mohammad and Ziaul
- Najma♀नज्माStar
- Raihana♀रेहानाSweet basil
- Samina♂♀समिनाPrecious, valuable (Arabic Thamina)
- Shahid♂शाहिदWitness
- Tuphan♂♀तुफानStorm, tempest
- Aaisha♂♀आइशाLiving, alive, full of life
- Aatish♂आतिषFire
- Afroj♂अफ्रोजIlluminating, shining
- Ajijul♂अजिजुलThe dear or mighty one
- Akhatar♂अख्तरStar
- Alam♂आलमThe world, universe
- Arju♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Ayub♂अयुबArabic form of Job, the patient prophet
- Azad♂आजादFree, independent
- Azeem♂अजीमGreat, mighty, magnificent
- Belal♂बेलालMoisture, water
- Faizan♂फैजानGrace, abundance, benefit and generosity
- Hasana♂♀हसनाLaughing or cheerful
- Imtiyaz♂इम्तियाजDistinction and excellence
- Inshan♂इन्शनMeaning human being or mankind
- Irada♀इरादाIntention, determination and will
- Khusbu♂♀खुश्बुFragrance or pleasant scent
- Mahammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, worthy of praise
- Malika♂♀मलिकाGarland
- Miraj♂मिराजAscension
- Mujahid♂मुजाहिदOne who strives or struggles
- Nehal♂नेहालRainy
- Numan♂नुमानBlessing, blood
- Parwej♂परवेजVictorious, fortunate
- Rima♂♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Rojin♂♀रोजिनDaily bread, sustenance, or rose-like
- Rukshana♀रुक्सानाShining, radiant
- Rumi♂♀रुमीOf Rome/Anatolia
- Sadam♂सद्दामOne who confronts, collides
- Saddam♂सद्दामOne who confronts, collides
- Sahabuddin♂सहाबुद्दिनMeteor of the faith (Shahabuddin)
- Sajid♂साजिदOne who prostrates before God
- Salman♂सलमानSafe, secure
- Samar♂समरWar, battle
- Sameera♀समीराEntertaining companion
- Sami♂♀समीExalted, lofty (Arabic)
- Samin♂समिनPrecious, valuable (Arabic Thamina)
- Samiulla♂समिउल्लाOne who hears God, from Sami (all-hearing) and Allah
- Shiraj♂सिराजLamp, light
- Sohil♂सोहिलBeautiful, the star Canopus
- Tarique♂तारिकMorning star, one who knocks at the door
- Tauqeer♂तौकीरHonor, respect, dignity
- Aashiq♂आशिकLover, one who loves deeply
- Abidh♂अविधWorshipper, devotee (Abid)
- Afzal♂अफजलExcellent, superior
- Ahamad♂अहमदMost praiseworthy, highly commendable
- Akbal♂अक्बलProsperity, good fortune
- Alfaz♂अल्फाजWords, expressions
- Amin♂अमिनTrustworthy, faithful
- Araju♀आरजुWish, desire
- Arshad♂अर्शदMost rightly guided
- Ayasha♀आयशाProbably variant of Aisha
- Ayesha♀आयेशाAlive, living
- Begam♂बेगमLady, queen
- Danish♂दनिशKnowledge, learning or wisdom
- Firoj♂फिरोजVictorious and successful
- Gulshan♂गुलशनRose garden or flower garden
- Hasina♂♀हसिनाBeautiful and lovely one
- Irfan♂इरफानKnowledge, awareness and gnosis
- Kasam♂कसमOne who distributes or divides
- Khaleeq♂खलिकCreator
- Mahamad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Mohmmad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Motiullah♂मोतिउल्लाहObedient to God
- Nadeem♂नदीमCompanion, close friend, confidant
- Nishar♂♀निशारDedicated, sacrificed (in devotion)
- Phiroj♂फिरोजVictorious and successful
- Rosan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Roshina♀रोशिना/Roshni
- Sabanam♀सबनमDew
- Sabir♂साबिरPatient, enduring
- Sabrin♂सब्रिनPatient one (Sabrina from Arabic sabr)
- Sakin♂सकिनCalm, peaceful
- Salim♂सलिमSafe, sound and healthy
- Saraf♂सराफHonour, nobility (Sharaf)
- Sarphullah♂सरफुल्लाहHonour of God
- Shamin♀शमिनFragrance, sweet scent
- Shekh♂शेखElder, chief, leader
- Siraj♂सिराजLamp, light
- Sohail♂सोहेलName of the star Canopus
- Washim♂वसीमHandsome, good-looking, graceful
- Zigar♂जिगरLiver, heart
- Aaman♂आमनPeace, safety and security
Guide
Muslim names with meaning for boys and girls
This page lists 415 Muslim names, all commonly used in Muslim families in Nepal. Many have Arabic or Persian roots and carry meanings like peace, wisdom and light. Each entry includes its Nepali spelling. Names are shared across communities, so a name on this list never tells you anything about a particular person.
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415 names to explore
We list 415 names tagged as commonly used in Muslim families, for boys and girls, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling.
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Peace and wisdom
Aman means peace, safety and security. Hikmat means wisdom, and in Nepali usage also courage. Both are clear, simple choices.
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Gentle girl names
Rubina means ruby-like, a precious red gemstone. Reshma means silken, and Reema means white antelope, also a form of Rima.
Muslim baby names in Nepal and their meanings
Many names in this list describe a quality or a hope. Aman means peace and security. Hikmat means wisdom. Amir means prince, commander or leader. Sahil means shore or coast, and also guide. Mohammad means praised or praiseworthy and is the name of the Prophet of Islam. Abdul means servant of, used as a prefix meaning servant of God. You can explore these language roots on our names by origin page.
Muslim names with meaning for girls
Girl names in this list often have a soft, graceful sound. Rubina means ruby-like. Reshma means silken, soft as silk. Rojina is a variant of Rozina, meaning daily bread or sustenance, or rose-like. Browse more on our girl names list, or compare traditions on names by community.
Shared across communities
A tag here only records that a name is commonly used in Muslim families. Names such as Roshan, meaning bright and shining, and Samir, meaning gentle breeze, are used widely across Nepal.
How to choose
- Read the full meaning, since some names, like Samir, have more than one root.
- Check spellings such as Samir and Sameer and pick one to use everywhere.
- Look at the Devanagari form so relatives can write the name correctly.
- Say the full name aloud with your family name before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Muslim names that mean peace?
Aman (अमन) means peace, safety and security. It is a boy's name tagged as commonly used in Muslim families on our site, and it is also shared across many other communities.
What does Samir mean?
Samir has two roots. In Sanskrit it means gentle breeze or wind, and in Arabic it means companion in evening talk. Sameer is another spelling with the same meanings.
What are some Muslim baby girl names in Nepal?
Rubina (ruby-like), Reshma (silken), Reema (white antelope) and Rojina (daily bread, or rose-like) are all girl names on this list. Each has a page with its Nepali spelling.
Does a Muslim name show a person's religion?
No. Our tags only record where a name is commonly used. Names are shared across communities in Nepal, and a name never reveals a person's religion or background.