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826Samih is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root samuḥa (سمح), meaning "to be kind" or "to be magnanimous." The name connotes forgiveness and generosity. It represents two related but distinct forms in Arabi...
Samir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root سمر (samara), meaning "to talk in the evening." The name is closely related to two Arabic forms with varying vowel lengths: سمير (Samīr), wit...
Samy is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Sami 2, which is derived from the root سما (samā) meaning "to be high." As such, Samy carries the meaning of "elevated, sublime, or supreme." It is a masculine given...
Sani is a masculine Arabic name meaning "brilliant, splendid". It is derived from the Arabic root sanā (سنا), meaning "to gleam, to shine", which itself comes from the triliteral root s-n-y. The name carries connotations...
Saud is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سعود (see Su'ud). It is derived from the Arabic root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and carries the sense of "fortune" or "good luck." The name is most p...
Sayed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic title sayyid (سيد), meaning “lord, master.” It is one of many transliterations of a term that denotes dignity and leadership in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority societ...
Etymology and MeaningSayf ad-Din (also commonly rendered Saif al-Din) is a classical Arabic theophoric name composed of two elements: sayf meaning "sword" and dīn meaning "religion, faith." As a compound, it is interpret...
Sayfullah is a masculine Arabic name that translates directly to "sword of Allah". This name combines sayf ("sword") with Allah, the Arabic term for God. It carries a powerful martial and spiritual significance, evoking...
Sayyid (also spelled Seyed, Syed; Arabic: سيد) is an honorific title meaning "lord, master" in Arabic. It is used as both a given name and a hereditary title. The word derives from the Arabic verb sāda (to rule), reflect...
Shaban is a masculine given name derived from the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, Sha'ban. The name's root is the Arabic verb shaʿaba ("to scatter"), referring to the practice of pre-Islamic Arabs...
Shadi is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "singer" (Arabic: شَادِي). It originates from the triliteral root š–d–y, which carries associations with singing, chanting, or melodious voice. The name reflects a cultural...
Shady is an alternate transcription of the Arabic masculine given name Shadi, ultimately derived from the Arabic root شَدَا (shadā), related to singing or reciting poetry. In its original Arabic form, شادي (Shadi) semant...
Shafiq is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "compassionate" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root شفق (shafaqa), which conveys the sense of pity, sympathy, or compassion. It is wi...
Shahed is an Arabic masculine given name, also used in Bengali, derived from the Arabic root شهد. It is an alternate transcription of شاهد, meaning "witness," and serves as the standard Bengali form of Shahid 1. Etymolog...
Shahid (also transliterated as Shahed) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "witness". It derives from the Arabic root ش-ه-د (sh-h-d), which carries the core sense of witnessing, testifying, or bearing witness. In I...
Shahid 2 is an Arabic masculine name that means "martyr, witness". It is a variant of Shahid 1, though the two are spelled distinctly in Arabic: شاهِد (Shahid) means "witness," while Shahid 2 carries an additional sense...
Shahin is a Persian-derived given name and surname, from the Persian word meaning "falcon" — specifically the Barbary falcon (Falco pelegrinoides). The name's etymology traces back to the Persian root shāh, meaning "king...
Shahzad (also spelled Shehzad) is a given name and surname of Persian origin, primarily used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu-speaking cultures. The name is composed of two Persian elements: شاه (Shah, meaning 'king') and زا...
Shakeel is an alternate transcription of Arabic شكيل (see Shakil), meaning "handsome" in Arabic. It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities.The name Shakeel has also been adopted in So...
Shakil (also spelled Shakeel) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. The name directly means "handsome" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root ش-ك-ل (sh-k-l), which conveys concepts of shape, form, and beauty...
Etymology & MeaningShakir is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root shakara (شكر), meaning "to thank". As a direct participial form, Shakir translates to "thankful" or "grateful". The name is deeply rooted...
Shakur is a name of Arabic origin, primarily used as a surname or masculine given name. Derived from the Arabic root شكر (shakara) meaning "to thank", Shakur translates to "thankful" or "grateful".Etymology and Religious...
Shamil is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root shamila (شمل), meaning "to contain" or "to encompass." The name directly translates to "comprehensive" or "universal", reflecting qualities...
Shams ad-Din (Arabic: شمس الدين) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "sun of the faith". It derives from the Arabic elements shams (شمس, meaning "sun") and dīn (دين, meaning "religion" or "faith"). This theophoric...
Shams al-Din is an Arabic personal name or title meaning "sun of the faith", derived from the Arabic elements shams meaning "sun" and dīn meaning "religion, faith." It is an alternate transcription of Shams ad-Din, refle...
Shamsuddin is an Arabic masculine given name, primarily a transcription of the Arabic شمس الدين (Shams al-Din), also the standard Bengali and Malay form. The name means "sun of the faith", derived from the Arabic element...
Shareef is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name شريف (see Sharif), which comes from an Arabic root meaning "noble" or "eminent". The name is historically also used as a title for descendants of the Islamic proph...
Sharia is an Arabic masculine given name that has its roots in Islamic religious and legal tradition. The name is derived from the Arabic root sharaʿa, which carries the connotations of “to go” or “to enact.” Its meaning...
Shariah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic masculine name Sharia, ultimately derived from the Arabic word شريعة (šarīʿah), meaning "divine law, noble law" rooted in شرع (sharaʿa), "to go, to enact." While Sharia...
Sharif is a masculine given name and title of Arabic origin, derived from the root sharufa (شرف), meaning “noble, eminent, illustrious.” The name carries deep religious and historical significance in the Islamic world, a...
EtymologyShawkat is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word shawka (شوكة), which literally means "thorns" but carries metaphorical meanings of "bravery, valour, power" — dr...
Shawqi is a masculine Arabic given name and surname, derived from the Arabic root شاق (shāqa), meaning "to excite, to delight." The name signifies "desirous" or "longing," evoking a sense of deep emotional yearning or as...
Sherif is a given name predominantly used in Arabic-speaking countries, serving as an alternate transcription of the Arabic شريف (see Sharif). The name originates from the Arabic word sharīf, meaning "noble," "eminent,"...
Shihab is an Arabic masculine name meaning "shooting star, meteor". The name is derived from the Arabic word shihāb (شهاب), which can also refer to a streak of light in the sky. The name has been used across the Muslim w...
Shoaib is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Shuayb (شعيب), as well as the usual Urdu transcription. The name is most prevalent in Pakistan. Etymology and Origins Shoaib derives from the Arabic root shuʿab mea...
Shuaib is an alternate transcription of Arabic شعيب (see Shuayb). It serves as a common English spelling variant of Shuayb, which is a diminutive of the Arabic word shuʿab meaning "branch" or "field of study." In Islamic...
Shuayb is an Arabic masculine given name, a diminutive of the Arabic word shuʿab (شعب), meaning "branch" or "field of study." According to the Quran, Shuayb (also spelled Shoaib or Shuaib) is the name of a prophet sent t...
Shukri is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, derived from the Arabic root shakara (شكر), meaning "to thank." The name directly signifies "thanking" or "thankful." It functions as the masculine active participle...
Siddiq (Arabic: صِدّیق, pronounced [sˤɪdˈdiːq]) is an Arabic and Urdu masculine given name that derives from the root صدق (ṣadaqa), meaning "to tell the truth." The name itself translates to "honest, truthful" or "truthf...
Sinan is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word "spearhead", signifying a sharpened point or tip — often of a spear or lance. The name carries martial and symbolic connotations, linked through Arabic morphol...
Slimane is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Sulayman (Arabic: سليمان), chiefly used in North Africa. The name derives ultimately from the Semitic root sh-l-m, related to peace, and is the Arabic equivalent o...
Sofiane is an alternate transcription of Sufyan, an Arabic masculine given name commonly used in North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic root س ف ي (s-f-y), which conveys the meaning "nimble, fast, light", refl...
Subhan is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the word sub·ḥān, meaning "glory, praise" or "exalted." In Arabic, the term is often used in religious contexts, such as in the phrase Subhan Al...
Subhi (Arabic: صبحي, romanized: Ṣubḥīy, also transliterated as Sobhi, Sobhy, or Subhy) is an Arabic masculine given name in the form of a nisba adjective derived from the word ṣubḥ meaning "dawn" or "morning." Thus, Subh...
Sufyan (Arabic: سُفْيَان) is an Arabic masculine name meaning “nimble, fast, light.” It derives from the Arabic root س ف ي (s-f-y), conveying swiftness and agility. The name holds deep historical and religious significan...
Suhail (also romanized as Suhayl or Sohail) is a masculine given name derived from Arabic sahl (سهل), meaning "level, even, smooth". This name is deeply connected to astronomy and navigation, as it is the traditional Ara...
Suhayl is an alternate transcription of the Arabic سهيل (see Suhail), derived from the root سَهْل (سَهل), meaning "level, even, smooth." This name carries stellar significance: it is the Arabic name for the second-bright...
Sulaiman is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سليمان (see Sulayman), and is the usual form in Indonesian, Malay, and Hausa. It is derived from the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomo), which comes from שָׁלוֹם (sha...
Sulayman is an Arabic form of Solomon, a name deeply rooted in Semitic tradition. It derives from the Hebrew Shelomo, which comes from the element shalom meaning "peace" – thus the original sense is "man of peace" or "pe...
Su'ud is an Arabic name meaning "fortune, good luck," and is a plural form of Sa'd. It is traditionally transcribed as Saud. The name is deeply intertwined with the history of the Arabian Peninsula, as it was the name of...
Taha (Arabic: طه) is a masculine given name in the Arab world, derived from the combination of the two Arabic letters Ṭāʾ ط and Hāʾ ه. Etymology The name refers to the opening verse of the 20th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur...
Tahar is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Tahir (طاهر), meaning "virtuous, pure, chaste." It is chiefly used in North Africa, particularly in countries like Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. The name derives fr...
Taher is a masculine given name used in Arabic and Persian contexts, functioning as a Persian form of Tahir and as an alternate Arabic transcription of the same name. The root Tahir carries the meaning "virtuous, pure, c...
Tahir (also spelled Taher or Tahar) is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root ṭ-h-r, meaning "virtuous, pure, chaste." The name is deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic culture, carrying connotations of moral...
Tahmid is an Arabic and Bengali masculine given name, derived from the Arabic verbal noun taḥmīd (تَحْمِيد), meaning "praising". It shares its root with the phrase alhamdulillah ("all praise is due to God"), also known a...
Talaat is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Talat, which is derived from the Arabic word ṭalʿat (طلعت) meaning "face, visage, appearance." The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking countries and among Mus...
Tal'at is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Talat, which derives from the Arabic word talʿat meaning "face, visage, appearance." The name carries connotations of beauty and graceful presence. It is used acros...
EtymologyTalat (also transliterated as Talaat and Tal'at; Ottoman Turkish: طلعت; Turkish: Talât; Arabic: طلعة) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "face, visage, appearance". The name is derived from the Arabic roo...
Talha is an Arabic masculine given name, derived from the Arabic root ṭalḥ, meaning "fruit-bearing tree" or "fruitful tree from heaven." It is used across Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, and Urdu-speaking regions such...
Talib is an Arabic name that means "seeker of knowledge, student", derived from the Arabic root for seeking knowledge. The name holds particular historical and religious significance through Abu Talib, the uncle and guar...