Having a child is a one of the most wonderful moment experienced by wedded couples especially that are looking forward for a happy and joyful family life. When the child is born, the feeling makes them anxious until they forget to find the most suitable and proper Muslim name for their baby that follows the guides and rules in choosing a Muslim baby name. This matter is sometime taken lightly by parents that can make mistakes happen by choosing an improper or inappropriate Muslim baby name. It is advised for parents to choose a name for their child before the child is born, and it is highly recommended that they investigate the name meanings, according to its meanings it either Arab language or the meaning when the word is pronounce in local language. Some words that sound nice may have a bad meaning, and some words that have a good meaning in Arab language may also have a bad meaning when pronounce locally. For the ease for parents to choose a Muslim name for their babies, here are the guidelines that one should consider when choosing a name for their Muslim baby.
If you are looking for a simple name, consider using Abdullah (Slave of Allah) or Abdul Rahman (Slave of the Generous; Compassionate; Beneficent) as it is consider the best Muslim baby name. It is also said that the most suitable name for Muslim babies is Haris which means lion or Hammam which means strong desire or active.
When choosing a name for you child, take note that the most unsuitable name for a Muslim baby is Harb and Murrah. Don’t use these names for your child. It is also forbidden to use Barrah for your Muslim baby name. You are also not allowed to use names with improper meanings. Check the names that you have chosen and make sure that it is not listed in the improper names section.
Besides that, it is also not allowed for Muslims to use the 99 names of Allah without the use of Abdul (Slave of) in front of it. This is because that these names are the attributes of Allah and we mustn’t assume that we have the similar attribute of the almighty. We humans are imperfect and are only His slave and we should not compare ourselves to His capabilities and power. We also mustn’t use other names with the present of Abdul in front of it. Such example is using a name like Abdul Muhammad. This name would mean that the person is a slave of Muhammad which is not an attribute of Allah thus as if assuming that Muhammad is similar or at the same level of Allah.
For a Muslim, it is forbidden to use names for babies that are meant for other religions such as using names that refer to other’s believes of god. Muslims must not use names that may refer to believes of other religions such as their prophet, incidents, festivals and etc. Using these kinds of names might refer a person to other religion beside Islam and may cause conflict to happen. It can also be considered as inappropriate for the people of the religion since that the person’s religion is not the same.
Other improper or unsuitable names that mustn’t be use are Sultan, Salaatin, Shahansah, Sayyidun Nas, Sayyidul Kuli, and Sayyidu Saadaat. A Muslim baby shouldn’t be named after worship items like Latta, ‘Uzza, Manat, Assah, Naailat, Hublu and others. The use of words referring to wicked rulers like Fir’aun, Haman is also not acceptable. So are the names of the devil, a parent should not choose to use Al-A’war, Al-Ajda, Khanzab and etc as their Muslim baby names. Names of disgusting animals like leeches, worms, maggot and others are inappropriate and are not suitable to be use as a Muslim name. Overall, the name chosen must be a name that is not the opposite of any goodness. Using the names after angles is not encouraged as angles have certain duty or attributes that are not suitable for humans. For example, the angle Izrail task is to take lives. Using Izrail as a name is not suitable as it may refer to a person as murderer or killer.
For the proper growth of your Muslim baby, do not use a girls name if he’s a boy and vice versa. This may seem unimportant but it may cause conflicts or the child may dislike his or her name when he realizes it. Most Muslim girls name have meanings that are related to girls attribute like beautiful and softness, thus using a name that means softness for a boy is very inappropriate. If possible, choose a name that has a good meaning instead of a name that doesn’t have any meaning at all. This might not affect anything; it’s just that it is good to refer your Muslim child to something nice or good rather than referring them to nothing at all.
Muslim parents are also advised to use short names, probably names that only consist of one word. Most Muslim baby names during Prophet Muhammad PBUH only consist of one word. Most of it is long because of the title given to them for their achievements.
Lastly, use names that are pronounce similarly in Arabic and local pronunciation. This is so that it wouldn’t change the meaning of the word or its meanings. Whatever you choose, it is up to you. But please refer to the guides above so that you don’t make mistake choosing a name for your baby.
Important Guides When Choosing Muslim Baby Names
Below are the basic guides on choosing Muslim or Islamic names for your baby. We will be called using our names during judgment day, so choose a good name, and choose it wisely.
The best name for Muslim baby is ‘Abdullah’ and ‘Abdurrahman’.
The most suitable name for Muslim baby is ‘Harits’ and ‘Hammam’.
The most unsuitable, odd or bad name for Muslim baby is ‘Harb’ and ‘Murrah’.
It is forbidden to use ‘Barrah’ as your Muslim baby name.
It is forbidden to use bad names or names with improper meanings.
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’). Example – Abdul Ka’bah.
It is forbidden to use the 99 names of Allah (Asmaa-ul Husnaa) if there is not Abdul in front of it. Example – Arrahman, Arrahim.
It is forbidden to use non-Muslim’s names.
It is forbidden to use names like Sultan, Salaatin, Syahansah, Sayyidun Nas, Sayyidul Kuli, Sayyidu Saadaat.
It is forbidden to choose names of 'fetish' (worship items) like Latta, ‘Uzza, Manat, Assah, Naailat, Hublu, and others.
It is forbidden to use names of wicked rulers like Fir’aun, Haman and others.
It is forbidden to use devil names like Al-A’war, Al-Ajda, Khanzab etc.
It is forbidden to use disgusting animal names.
It is forbidden to use names that are opposite to all goodness.
It is highly NOT encourage using names of angels.
Do not use boy’s names for a girl, and vice versa.
Do not use a name that doesn’t have any meaning.
It is advice not to use very long names; most baby names during Prophet Muhammad PBUH only consist of one word.
It is encourage to choose a name that is pronounce (in your own language) just like how it is pronounce in Arabic so that it wouldn’t change the meaning of the word.
Whatever names you choose, it is up to you. But please refer to the guides above so that you don’t make mistake choosing a name for your baby.
The best name for Muslim baby is ‘Abdullah’ and ‘Abdurrahman’.
The most suitable name for Muslim baby is ‘Harits’ and ‘Hammam’.
The most unsuitable, odd or bad name for Muslim baby is ‘Harb’ and ‘Murrah’.
It is forbidden to use ‘Barrah’ as your Muslim baby name.
It is forbidden to use bad names or names with improper meanings.
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’). Example – Abdul Ka’bah.
It is forbidden to use the 99 names of Allah (Asmaa-ul Husnaa) if there is not Abdul in front of it. Example – Arrahman, Arrahim.
It is forbidden to use non-Muslim’s names.
It is forbidden to use names like Sultan, Salaatin, Syahansah, Sayyidun Nas, Sayyidul Kuli, Sayyidu Saadaat.
It is forbidden to choose names of 'fetish' (worship items) like Latta, ‘Uzza, Manat, Assah, Naailat, Hublu, and others.
It is forbidden to use names of wicked rulers like Fir’aun, Haman and others.
It is forbidden to use devil names like Al-A’war, Al-Ajda, Khanzab etc.
It is forbidden to use disgusting animal names.
It is forbidden to use names that are opposite to all goodness.
It is highly NOT encourage using names of angels.
Do not use boy’s names for a girl, and vice versa.
Do not use a name that doesn’t have any meaning.
It is advice not to use very long names; most baby names during Prophet Muhammad PBUH only consist of one word.
It is encourage to choose a name that is pronounce (in your own language) just like how it is pronounce in Arabic so that it wouldn’t change the meaning of the word.
Whatever names you choose, it is up to you. But please refer to the guides above so that you don’t make mistake choosing a name for your baby.
Muslim Baby Names - Quick Guide!
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Here is 1 of my quick guide on 'Muslim Baby Names'...
It's always a joy when Allah(swt) blesses you with a child. A special gift a mother will cherish her whole life and a gift that brings a smile on a fathers face. Children always bring happiness and joy, but also trials and great responsibilities in life. One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a name that carries honor and Islamic meaning behind it. Afterall all Muslim baby names are special and its the matter of you finding a suitable one for your special child.
It is from the teachings of the Messenger of Allah, that each member of the family to be given a good name. Those who ask Allah(swt) to give them children should also ask Allah(swt) to make these children among the followers of the Prophet Muhammad and adhere to his Sunnah. It is an obligation upon the parents that their child be given a good name. Some hadeeth indicate that the child is to be named on the seventh day along with Aqeeqah(shaving of the head and animal sacrifice).
However, the Prophet also named children on the day of their birth, as proven by other narrations. There is no harm if the child is named before the seventh day, but if the naming has not been done, and then the child should be named on the seventh day.
Naming a child with a beautiful and honourable name is very important. The Prophet always chose names with good and beautiful meanings, even telling people to change their names if they had unpleasant meanings.
It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names."
(Hadith Abu Dawud).
So Insha-Allah remember to give good muslim baby names to your coming family.
You can visit http://www.names4muslims.com for finding some nice names for your little boy or girl or ask around or even getting your baby named from a pious person can bring a good blessing.
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Thank you for visiting my quick guide on 'Muslim baby names ' and may Allah(swt) bless and guide all children as all children are seen as Muslims from the sight of Allah(swt). HIS mercy is great on the young innocent ones.
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Here is 1 of my quick guide on 'Muslim Baby Names'...
It's always a joy when Allah(swt) blesses you with a child. A special gift a mother will cherish her whole life and a gift that brings a smile on a fathers face. Children always bring happiness and joy, but also trials and great responsibilities in life. One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a name that carries honor and Islamic meaning behind it. Afterall all Muslim baby names are special and its the matter of you finding a suitable one for your special child.
It is from the teachings of the Messenger of Allah, that each member of the family to be given a good name. Those who ask Allah(swt) to give them children should also ask Allah(swt) to make these children among the followers of the Prophet Muhammad and adhere to his Sunnah. It is an obligation upon the parents that their child be given a good name. Some hadeeth indicate that the child is to be named on the seventh day along with Aqeeqah(shaving of the head and animal sacrifice).
However, the Prophet also named children on the day of their birth, as proven by other narrations. There is no harm if the child is named before the seventh day, but if the naming has not been done, and then the child should be named on the seventh day.
Naming a child with a beautiful and honourable name is very important. The Prophet always chose names with good and beautiful meanings, even telling people to change their names if they had unpleasant meanings.
It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names."
(Hadith Abu Dawud).
So Insha-Allah remember to give good muslim baby names to your coming family.
You can visit http://www.names4muslims.com for finding some nice names for your little boy or girl or ask around or even getting your baby named from a pious person can bring a good blessing.
Feel free to see more nice quick guides and other posts from sharaaz on ...
http://www.believer1984.com - A live muslim blog!
Thank you for visiting my quick guide on 'Muslim baby names ' and may Allah(swt) bless and guide all children as all children are seen as Muslims from the sight of Allah(swt). HIS mercy is great on the young innocent ones.
Sharaaz is a well known ' well loved and well respected Webmaster since 2007.
