Muslim Baby Girls’ name – Tips and info for your princess’ name

When a Muslim baby child is born, I believe the name given to a baby girl should be good, beautiful and righteous. So, What is the parameter for taking the “name”?

Well, there are several imperative cases to be given a thought. First, it is used to be given in Arabic name. Commonly, a prophet’s name or a combination of names of God (Asmaul Husna) may work.

The second one, another practice is to give a name from history or older traditional names. Believers consider the name will have a significant impact on the girl's life.

The last one is the meaning of the names. It is important to consider the connotation behind your baby girl's name. It is not only be something she will carry with her for the rest of her life, but also conveying religious beliefs as well.

Let just take a look for several names below:

1. Maya means "beautiful princess or mother". The name of Maya originnally come from the Arab region. If you wish your baby girl to be the most beautiful and divine women of the land or a good mother, it will definitely fit.

2. The popular names in the Muslim community are Leila and Leyla. Tracing the roots of the names, both of them mean "night". It could have the other meaning of “dark beauty” that parents believed that the carrier of the name will grow up to be a beautiful girl.

3. Naimah means "peace and calm". It is the usual name that is bestowed especially in times of war.

4. Zahara is an excellent baby girl name, means "a flower in bloom".

5. The name Shakirah has a meaning "one who is grateful". Whoaa, I think every parent must be grateful to have such a baby girl as Shakirah.

6. Can you guess what the name Jasmin is referring to? Yeah, - it means "the jasmine flower".

7. Another name that might be a bit obvious is Aliyah, having the meaning of "praised and noble". Aliyah is considered to be a form of Allah, which is a religious name that has a very deep connotation and commands respect.

8. Aaliyah is commonly found within the Muslim community with the meaning of going up (or someone always aiming for top).

9. Arabian babies are looked upon as kings and queens as their life figures. The Queen’s name like Salma, which has translated to “whole and grand” is a good reference for baby’s name.

10. Mona, having the meaning of "little noble one".

11. Aida, which means a princess. The names come with an air of royalty. Commonly, Muslim parents take the name with the intention to influence their child's destiny

12. Kahara means "one who is dear". It would be a perfect name for parents who want to convey their deep and abiding love for their child.

13. If parents are having the enchantment by the deep soulfulness of their baby girl's eyes, they could call her Naina, which means "eyes".

14. The culture of Arabian has also contributed baby names in history. Muslim parents takes the names like Adhara and Suhayl, as they are the names of stars discovered by Muslim astronomers.

15. Some other popular baby Muslim girl names include Malika (means Queen), and Nahla which means honeybee. Last one, the name Elma, simply enough, means "apple".

Choosing the best baby Muslim girl names might be a tough decision, as all of the names sound so melodic, and they all have beautiful meanings.

When you are considering which name to be given to your precious one, focus not only the meaning for you at this point in your life, but on the impact upon her lifetime stages.

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Useful hints in Searching names for Muslim Baby Boy

In the mid of pregnancy, searching names hunt is usually began for their newborn baby. Parents are fighting for the most unique and distinct one from usual names. Assuming your future baby is a boy and you are muslim parents, then you will need religious male names to call your baby.

Those names can be derived from names of heroes and characters, aesthetically appealing and suits the character which you want to see in your child.

Understanding Muslim as the combination where intellect and the quest for knowledge, parents should looked upon it as one of the most important qualities a man can posses. For this reason, a wide range of given names should represent aspects of wisdom and good deeds.

Topping the list for the best names for Muslim baby boys' names, are names which imply servitude to Allah. Muslim takes this as a tradition back to the days of the Prophet and be supported by the Hadith.

Muslim belief is dividing names into three categories: Preferable names, Permissible names and forbidden names (called: haram). You can see the details as below:

1. Starting with the preferable names, it is best for muslim to name their male children using the prefix: Abdul (meaning: servant of) together with one of the names of Allah. Any of the 99 holy names may be used. Some examples include: Abdulrahman, Abdulaziz, Abdallateef, Abdallah and Abdelmajid.

A good reference of baby names is including names of Prophets, Scholars, Martyrs and great leaders.
Hmm, If I may suggest you, you can also consider one of the most common muslim names in the world, Muhammad. The names is taken to honor the Prophet and is very desirable, despite the fact that it does not come into the category of names denoting servitude to Allah.

Wanna something different? Natural environment of Arab gulf, the birth place of Islam can be a reference too. The sun, deserts, and the open wilderness and isolated water points are symbolized profusion and beauty.

The astronomy advancement can also contributute names for your baby boy. Given similar names is treated as honoring their contributions in popular use. For example: Tariq, an extremely popular boy name that means morning star. Hala, which means moon and Alya meaning sky. They are all very popular names in the muslim world.

2. The names is considered to be strictly prohibited (called haram) if it has no designation of servitude. Taking the example of Al-Malik, Al-Aziz or Al-Ahad would be strictly prohibited.


In fact, those names above may be used as first names if the prefix "Al" (meaning: the) is dropped. Therefore, names such as: Malik, Ra'ouf, Hakeem and Majid may be used as your baby names.

Parents put lots of efforts in finalizing the baby boy names. But it’s worth. The name you choose should reflect the character and wisdom wishes of your child. Be wise in choosing the right name, my friends..

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Picking the muslim name? Don’t take it before you read this!

If you are muslim, baby names certainly are considered to be important to convey the religious beliefs in the names of their children.

It is an obligation upon the parents that their child be given a good name. Some hadeeth lead to a clue that the child is to be named on the seventh day,  and should be get along with Aqeeqah (shaving of the head and animal sacrifice).

The Prophet was given a lead to name children on the day of their birth, as proven in the narrations. It is suggested to name the child before the seventh day. If the baby doesn’t have the name on7th day, then the naming should be done on the 7th day at the latest.

Below are the basic guides on choosing Muslim or Islamic names for your baby:

1. It is never suggested to use name Allah for your baby. Allah’s name can be used to be a part of a longer name. What about the prophet? Hmm, Prophets’ names  are always a good reference in the manner that reflects servitude to Allah.

2. When observing the names, explore the deeper meaning of it. Put deep thought on what it symbolizes. It is recommended to put your wishes along with the meaning of the names..

3. Honoring someone through the name is considered a good reference too. Naming a child after his father is always a wonderful source.
Early ancestors who shared a lot of good deed along the life should be a good  reference. The newer generation can carry their ancestor’s names and the deeds into the baby’s name.

4. Inserting names like 'Abdullah' and 'Abdurrahman'should be great for baby names. But It is forbidden to use Abdul (meaning 'slave of') to any other names except for the 99 names of Allah and Abdullah (meaning 'slave of Allah'). Consider also to use 'Harits' and 'Hammam'.

5. It is not recommended for you to use the name of 'Harb' and 'Murrah'. The name like 'Barrah' is forbidden as Muslim baby name.

6. It is prohibited to use boy's names for a girl, and vice versa. You should give the names suit to the gender.

7. In searching the best names, avoid names with  improper meanings or no meaning at all.  Using the names of bad rulers like Fir'aun, Hamman is not suggested.

Taking devil names or even angels can not be used as reference.

The names of disgusting animal like pig, names that are opposite to all goodness is not suggested for your baby names.

It is not recommended to use non-Muslim's names.

8. It is advised not to use a very long names. It will harden people to remember it. After you choose it, try to spell it. Is it pronounce easily by others? Does it pronounce the same way as in Arabic so that it wouldn't change the meaning of the word?

Choosing Muslim baby names doesn't have to be difficult! Take the time to discuss the name with muslim friend, family, and also your religious leaders. Learning about many figures, their deeds, and share the meaning in your baby’s name. Don’t get stress, have fun in searching it, my friend..

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