500+ Muslim boy names
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Choosing a name for your son
Many parents choose the name of a prophet or a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, so that the child grows up with a role model to learn from. Others look for a name whose meaning carries a hope for the child, such as strength, patience or gratitude.
Scholars advise avoiding names with a bad meaning and names that claim a quality belonging only to Allah. Names that begin with “Abd” (servant of) should be followed by one of Allah’s names, such as Abdullah or Abdur Rahman. Spellings vary between languages, so check the meaning with someone you trust before you decide.