Muslim Baby Boy Names Starting With M
461 names with meanings and origins.
461 Muslim boy names that start with M. Indian Muslim names draw on Arabic, Persian and Urdu, often honouring a prophet, a companion of the Prophet or one of the 99 names of God. The name is often given at the aqiqah on the seventh day.
Popular muslim boy names with M: Muhammad, Mohammed, Mazin. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Muhammad — “The standard transliteration for the name of the Prophet, meaning highly praised and commendable.”
- Mohammed — “Praiseworthy, laudable”
- Mazin — “Rain cloud”
- Madiyan — “This Arabic male name refers to an ancient geographical location mentioned in religious texts, located in present-day Saudi Arabia.”
- Ma'roof — “Well-known; famous; noted.”
- Maymun — “This Arabic name means fortunate or blessed. It is traditionally given to signify a life filled with prosperity and divine favor.”
- Maimun — “Lucky.”
- Mahmud — “This Arabic name means the praised one or commendable. It is one of the most common names given to honor a virtuous character.”
- Maruf — “An Arabic name meaning known, celebrated, or accepted. It signifies a person of good reputation and character.”
- Mustafa — “Chosen selected; one who has been chosen; chosen”
Boy · Arabic · “A young dog or fox (first umayyad khalifah).”
Boy · Arabic · “An old arabian tribe's name.”
Boy · Arabic · “Trustworthy, reliable.”
Boy · Arabic · “Well-known; famous; noted.”
Boy · Arabic · “Glorious: honourable; generous; allah's attribute”
Boy · Arabic · “Master; lord; an epithet applied to allah ta'ala; name of a sahaabi”
- Maamoonمأمون
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic masculine name that signifies a person who is secure, fearless, and without fear.”
- Maatoukمعتوق
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning protected by God. It is used to signify a person under divine care, often reflecting strong religious devotion.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to a place of worship or a sanctuary.”
- Mabroukمبروك
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning blessed. Commonly used as a masculine name to wish prosperity and divine favor upon a boy from birth.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic male name refers to an ancient geographical location mentioned in religious texts, located in present-day Saudi Arabia.”
Boy · Arabic · “Glorious”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of a holy place in saudi arabia where the prophet (pbuh) used to visit”
Boy · Arabic · “Glorious”
Boy · Arabic · “Glorious”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Skillful or talented”
Boy · African · “An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling.”
Boy · Arabic · “The guided one.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Mahdi, an Arabic name meaning "guided one".”
Boy · Arabic · “One who is guided rightly; name of an imaam”
Boy · Arabic · “Guided to the right path”
Boy · African · “Derived from mahdi, guided to the right path; guided to the right path”
Boy · Arabic · “Fine or thin texture, feeble voice, like the moon”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "brave" or "courageous"; an Arabic name often associated with strength of character.”
Boy · Irish · “Rooted in Irish origins, this name describes a person who is both generous and highly skilled.”
Boy · Arabic · “Protected by God”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning the protected one or the protector, often used to signify divine guardianship.”
Boy · African · “This name of African origin signifies someone who is preserved or kept safe, suggesting a sense of protection and security.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that signifies a place to sleep, quarters, or general lodgings.”
- Mahjoubمحجوب
Boy · Arabic · “Veiled or hidden”
- MahkamМаҳкам
Boy · Arabic · “From the Arabic root 'h-k-m', meaning wise or firm. A masculine name used to describe someone with a resolute and knowledgeable character.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning ruler or possessor.”
- Mahmadમહમદ
Boy · Arabic · “A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means the praised one or commendable. It is one of the most common names given to honor a virtuous character.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Protected by God”
Boy · Persian · “Means "friend of the moon"; a Persian name derived from the words mah, meaning moon, and yar, meaning friend.”
Boy · Arabic · “Water”
Boy · Arabic · “Religion's honor”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name signifies glory, nobility, and honor, representing a person of high status or distinguished character.”
Boy · Arabic · “The glory of the faith.”
Boy · Arabic · “Superior; glorious; noble; exalted; an epithet of allah ta'ala”
Boy · African · “This name of Arabic and African origin means 'glorious' or 'illustrious.' It is one of the attributes used to describe excellence.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning angel or messenger. It is a variation of the name Malak.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that means 'strong,' 'firm,' or 'well-established.' It implies a person of deep stability and influence.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name likely derived from the Arabic name Makari, meaning blessed or happy.”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from makhdum, master employer; one who is held in reverence and served by other; lord; master; one who is served”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means 'pertaining to Makkah.' It identifies a connection to the holiest city in Islam.”
Boy · Arabic · “Intended or goal oriented”
Boy · Arabic · “An alternate form of Malik, an Arabic name meaning king or ruler.”
Boy · Arabic · “Malih is a beautiful name with a spiritual connection, as it was given to a revered reciter of the Quran.”
Unisex · Arabic · “King; of somalian origin, meaning king; king; an attribute applied to allah ta'ala; master”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of Malik, an Arabic name meaning king or ruler.”
Boy · Arabic · “A blend of the Arabic Malik, meaning "king," and the Hebrew suffix -iah.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means 'king' or 'master'; a name of Arabic origin often used in various Islamic cultures.”
- Mamadમામદ
Boy · Persian · “A regional Gujarati form of the name Muhammad, meaning the praised one or someone worthy of admiration.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "safe" or "secure"; an Arabic name derived from the root for peace.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “One who is commended, praised, glorified”
Boy · African · “This name has African roots and refers to a person who is highly praised or commended by others.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic masculine name that signifies a person who is secure, fearless, and without fear.”
- ManafМанаф
Boy · Arabic · “Means "lofty" or "dignified"; an Arabic name traditionally used for boys.”
Boy · Arabic · “Acceptable or approved”
Boy · Arabic · “One who is given assistance; protected; triumphant; victorious”
Boy · Arabic · “One who triumphs; aided (by god), victorious”
Boy · Arabic · “Divinely aided; divinely aided, victorious”
Boy · African · “With roots in Arabic and African usage, this name refers to a sight, a view, or a beautiful scene.”
Boy · African · “Derived from manzur, acceptable admired; approve(d), accept(ed)”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from maqbul, accepted popular; chosen; accepted; popular”
Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic origin meaning wished for or desired; it is also a well-known Turkish and Russian name.”
Boy · Arabic · “Young palm tree”
Boy · Arabic · “Young palm tree”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from marghub, desired agreeable; desired; desirable; pleasant; desirable, coveted, agreeable”
- Marhabمرحب
Unisex · Arabic · “From the Arabic root for welcome or kindness. Used as a unisex name to express warmth, hospitality, and a welcoming nature to others.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who desires or longs for”
Boy · Arabic · “Beloved or one who grows”
- Maroufمعروف
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic word for well-known. It implies a person of good reputation or recognized standing.”
- Marthadمَرْثَد
Boy · Arabic · “From Arabic roots for firm or determined. Used to describe someone with steady resolve and strong principles.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning known, celebrated, or accepted. It signifies a person of good reputation and character.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning rock or stone, often associated with a strong nature.”
Boy · Arabic · “An old Arabic name meaning 'solid' or 'stone-like,' symbolizing strength and permanence.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name meaning blessed by God or fortunate. It implies one who is provided for by divine providence.”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means blessed or fortunate. It describes someone who is provided for by God or possesses good luck.”
Boy · African · “Happiness delight; joy; happiness, delight, joy”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning lucky or fortunate.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who is blessed with piety from the cradle to the grave”
Boy · Arabic · “Present; manifest; the day of jumu'ah; the day of judgment; the day of arafah.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning one who is present or witness to a situation.”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means 'clear,' 'manifest,' or 'witnessed,' referring to someone who is evident or present.”
- Mashhurمشهور
Boy · Arabic · “From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition.”
Boy · Arabic · “The person to whom one is indebted; one who is worthy of thanks, deserving, commendable”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning one who travels or a wanderer.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means 'welfare' or 'success'; an Arabic name reflecting a positive life outcome.”
- Maslahahمصلحة
Boy · Arabic · “From an Arabic root for public interest. Used to symbolize a person dedicated to the good of their community.”
Boy · African · “Derived from masoud, happy lucky; blissful, fortunate, auspicious”
Boy · Arabic · “Happy lucky; fortunate; happy, lucky; lucky”
Boy · African · “Derived from masrur, pleased happy; happy person, joyfull”
Boy · African · “A male name of African and Arabic origin that translates to 'fortunate,' 'lucky,' or 'happy'.”
Boy · Arabic · “Happiness delight joy”
Boy · Arabic · “Strong; solid; of resolute mind; the prophet's attribute; solid, constant, tough, substantive”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from matlub, wanted unknown; desired; required; objective, goal”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "gift of God"; an Arabic name often associated with being a youth or helper.”
- Mawhubموهوب
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning gifted or talented. Used to describe someone possessing natural skill, aptitude, or divine favor.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic male name is associated with a famous Hanafi jurist from Iraq. It is also the name of a major city in the region.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means fortunate or blessed. It is traditionally given to signify a life filled with prosperity and divine favor.”
- Maysarميسر
Boy · Arabic · “Arabic origin, relating to wealth or ease. Used to express the wish for a life characterized by comfort and success.”
Boy · Arabic · “Maysarah is an Arabic name for males that signifies ease and comfort. It carries a sense of tranquility and a life free from hardship.”
Boy · Arabic · “Strong or sturdy”
- Mazenمازن
Boy · Arabic · “Gifted or talented”
Boy · Arabic · “Rain cloud”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Kaden, from the Arabic Qadim meaning "companion" or "friend."”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praise”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "generous friend"; an Arabic name signifying kindness.”
Boy · Persian · “A Persian and Arabic name meaning birth or birthday. It is a traditional name for boys.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "cloud" or "generous"; an Arabic name suggesting a gentle and giving nature.”
Boy · Arabic · “Guided by God”
Boy · Arabic · “Given by the sun”
- MehmonМеҳмон
Boy · Persian · “Persian word for guest. It implies hospitality and a welcome presence, often given to someone valued in society.”
Boy · Persian · “A Persian name meaning archway or threshold, often associated with a commander.”
- Mehranمهران
Boy · Persian · “Kind or loving”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic name of the holy city, this name refers to the most sacred site in the Islamic faith.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "beloved"; an Arabic name that signifies friendship and affection.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Angel.”
Boy · Persian · “A variant of the name Melchior, which is of Persian origin meaning "king of light."”
Unisex · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name translates to a good place to live. It is also famously associated with the ancient capital of Egypt.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Beautiful city.”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of a king.”
Boy · Arabic · “Menkaura is a name echoing the grandeur of a pharaoh, perfect for a child with a regal presence.”
Boy · Arabic · “Lover of silence.”
Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic origin meaning a torch or light, signifying one who brings illumination.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who consults or seeks advice”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "pleasant one"; an Arabic name often used as a term of affection.”
Boy · Persian · “One who is skilled or excellent”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”
- Midhatمدحت
Boy · Arabic · “From the Arabic root for praise. Used as a masculine name to denote one worthy of honor and commendation.”
Boy · Arabic · “Who is like God”
Boy · Arabic · “One of allah's angel.”
Boy · Arabic · “The Arabic form of the name Michael, referring to one of the archangels in Islam. The name carries deep spiritual significance as Allah's angel.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic form of Michael refers to one of the main archangels in Islam. The name carries a sense of divine service.”
- Mikdadمقداد
Boy · Arabic · “From Arabic roots meaning strong or firm. It implies a person with unyielding character and physical fortitude.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who is loved or supported”
Boy · Arabic · “Mason, architect.”
- Mimounميمون
Boy · Arabic · “One who is fortunate or prosperous”
Boy · African · “A name of Arabic origin frequently used in Africa that means a way, a road, or a clear path.”
- MirahmadМираҳмад
Boy · Arabic · “Combines Arabic elements for praiseworthy prince. A noble title-based name reflecting honor and high status.”
Boy · African · “A male name of African and Arabic origin meaning 'ladder' or 'ascent,' specifically referring to a spiritual ascension.”
- MirmahmatМирмаҳмад
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from Arabic words for praise and blessing. It refers to someone highly regarded and fortunate. Commonly used in traditional contexts.”
Boy · Arabic · “Prudent; wise; the sword of the prophet (s.a.w)”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from misbah, lamp light; lamp; lamp; lantern”
- Misharyمشاري
Boy · Arabic · “Participator or sharer”
Boy · Arabic · “Who is like God”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to an instrument used to level something. It implies balance and evenness.”
Boy · Arabic · “Scale of light or balance”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "protected" or "shielded" in Arabic. It is a traditional name for boys.”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy; variation of Muhammad”
Boy · Arabic · “One who believes or is faithful”
Boy · Arabic · “One who holds fast to God”
- Moatazمعتز
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning "proud" or "cherished."”
Boy · Arabic · “Powerful; strong; mighty”
- Moayadمؤيد
Boy · Arabic · “Supported or assisted”
Boy · Arabic · “Means supported or confirmed; an Arabic name.”
Boy · Arabic · “The one respected”
Boy · Arabic · “Blessed; lucky”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means 'manifest,' 'clear,' or 'distinct.' It can also imply a sensitive nature.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name derived from words meaning to praise or to be thankful.”
Boy · Arabic · “Restorer, seeker of refuge; attribute of God (Al-Mu'id)”
- Moeenمعين
Boy · Arabic · “From Arabic 'mu'in', meaning helper or assistant. A common masculine name denoting support and kindness.”
Boy · Arabic · “Helper in the religion.”
Boy · Persian · “Helper; assistant; supporter”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name for a male meaning a believer who is faithful and devoted to Allah.”
- Moezﻣﻌﺰ
Boy · Arabic · “Glory; honor”
Boy · Arabic · “One who struggles or fights for a cause”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy; variation of Muhammad”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning "one who loves" or "affectionate."”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy; variation of Muhammad”
Boy · Persian · “Combination of Muhammad and Reza”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy; variation of Muhammad”
- Mohamedமுகமது
Boy · Arabic · “The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.”
Boy · Arabic · “The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.”
- Mohammadhosseinمحمدحسین
Boy · Arabic · “A combined name meaning Praiseworthy and a name associated with Husayn, the grandson of Muhammad.”
Boy · Persian · “Combination of Muhammad and Reza”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy; variation of Muhammad”
Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy, laudable”
Boy · Arabic · “A compound name combining the Arabic Muhammad, meaning praised, and Ali, meaning exalted.”
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