Prophet Names in Islam
Names of the Prophets (Anbiya) mentioned in Islam. Learn their meanings, origins, and Quranic references.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
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Meryem
مُحَبَّبَةٌ، بَحْرُ المَرَارَةِ
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Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus) | Girl | Arabic (used in Turkish) |
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Noa
نُوح
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In Japanese, it means 'My Love' (乃愛). In the Islamic context, it is a phonetic bridge to the name of the Prophet Nuh (Noah). | Unisex | Japanese-Arabic Hybrid |
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Dawood
داود
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Beloved, name of a Prophet | Male | Arabic/Hebrew |
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Daud
داود
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Beloved, Dear; Name of a Prophet | Boy | Arabic |
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Binyamin
بنيامين
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Son of the Right Hand, Favorite Son | Male | Hebrew/Arabic |
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Ahmad
أحمد
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Highly Praised, Commendable | Boy | Arabic |
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Ahmed
أحمد
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Praiseworthy, Highly Commended | Boy | Arabic |
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Yousef
يوسف
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God increases, power, influence | Boy | Arabic/Hebrew |
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Haroon
هارون
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Messenger, high mountain, exalted | Boy | Arabic/Hebrew |
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Ismail
إسماعيل
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God will hear, or Prophet's name | Boy | Arabic/Hebrew |