Muslim Baby Boy Names Starting With R
239 names with meanings and origins.
239 Muslim boy names that start with R. 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 R: Rayan, Rayyan, Rami. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Rayan — “Gates of heaven”
- Rayyan — “Gate of heaven; well-watered”
- Rami — “Archer; loving”
- Rehan — “Sweet basil; fragrant plant”
- Rashid — “Rightly guided”
- Ramin — “Joyful; rescuer from enemies”
- Rafiq — “Kind friend; companion”
- Rostam — “Brave hero”
- Ragab — “An Arabic male name referring to the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, a time of spiritual significance.”
- Rishan — “Good human being”
Boy · Arabic · “Leader, pioneer.”
- Raadرعد
Boy · Arabic · “Thunder”
Boy · Arabic · “Kindness, affection, or grace”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that means the good-looking one. It describes a person who is handsome or possesses an attractive appearance.”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic word 'ramiz,' this name means a symbol or a sign.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of the name Rashan, meaning "first" or "chief" in Arabic.”
Boy · Arabic · “Pious; follower of the right path; major, adult, orthodox, guided, intelligent”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning "wise" or "one who has a sound opinion."”
Boy · Arabic · “Secret or mystery”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name represents a person who is loving and caring to all people. It conveys a sense of universal compassion.”
Boy · Arabic · “The sustainer; master; an attribute of allah”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name describes a devotee or one who is deeply attached to God.”
Boy · Arabic · “Springtime”
Boy · African · “Derived from the term rabi, this name has African origins. It translates to spring, symbolizing the season of growth and renewal.”
Boy · Arabic · “Spring, breeze.”
Boy · Arabic · “Spring season”
- Rabihربيح
Boy · Arabic · “Springtime”
Boy · Arabic · “Companion or friend”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning binding or fastening, often used to signify a strong connection or bond.”
- Rabyرابي
Boy · Arabic · “Springtime breeze”
Boy · Arabic · “Radames is linked to an Egyptian hero. While its original history is dramatic, we can simply say it's a name with a powerful, heroic echo.”
Boy · Arabic · “Satisfied or content”
Boy · African · “Derived from rais, head chief; rich, wealthy, chief”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Raquan, from the Arabic Raqwan meaning 'one who is intelligent.'”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Raekwon, an Arabic name meaning seeker of knowledge.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of Rashad, an Arabic name meaning "wisdom" or "good sense."”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates to beautiful or graceful. It is used to denote elegance and an aesthetically pleasing character or appearance.”
Boy · Arabic · “Companionship or friendship”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name that means the exalter or one who elevates rank. It refers to the act of lifting others up or attaining a higher spiritual or social status.”
- Rafedرافد
Boy · Arabic · “Supporter or helper”
Boy · African · “Derived from rafi, high exalted; high, high-ranking, cultured, refined”
Boy · Arabic · “Kindness or mercy”
Boy · Arabic · “Exalted; high, high-ranking, cultured, refined”
- RafikՌաֆիկ
Boy · Arabic · “Kind friend”
Boy · Arabic · “Kind friend; companion”
Boy · Arabic · “Kind friend”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name referring to the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, a time of spiritual significance.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin meaning desirous or willing, representing someone who has strong aspirations.”
Boy · African · “An African and Arabic name meaning rest, repose, or a sense of relief and comfort.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rahim, an Arabic name meaning merciful or compassionate.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who shows the way, fearless or brave”
Boy · Arabic · “Compassionate; allah's epithet meaning most merciful, most kind”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means a leader, chief, or a person who is rich. It denotes high social standing and authority.”
Boy · African · “A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "wise or learned"; an Americanized spelling of the Arabic name Rahim.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "kind" or "merciful" in Arabic. It is a variation of the name Rahim.”
Boy · Arabic · “Allah's attribute meaning most merciful, most kind”
- Rahmanરહેમાન
Boy · African · “A name meaning the most merciful or compassionate, describing a person with a kind and forgiving heart.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern Arabic-influenced name meaning "merciful."”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name combining the Arabic name Rahim, meaning "merciful," with the suffix -eir.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name rooted in the name Rahimir, an Arabic name meaning 'merciful one'.”
Boy · Persian · “A variant of the Persian name Ramin, which is a character from the epic poem Vis and Ramin.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name likely derived from Arabic roots, often meaning compassionate or merciful.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name likely derived from a blend of the Arabic prefix Rah- and Quan.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "first-born"; an Arabic name often associated with leadership.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Rashan, meaning first or primary.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variation of the name Rasheed, meaning rightly guided in Arabic.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "first-born"; a variation of the Arabic name Rahshad.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Hassan, meaning 'handsome'.”
Boy · African · “This male name has African and Arabic roots meaning sweet basil. It is also described as a heavenly flower.”
Boy · Arabic · “Loving, affectionate, tender-hearted”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern spelling of Raquan, a name of Arabic origin meaning peace or calm.”
Boy · Arabic · “Satisfaction contented”
Boy · Arabic · “To glorify; the seventh month of the muslim year; 7th month of the islamic calendar”
Boy · Arabic · “Means king; an Arabic name often used in African American communities.”
- Rakanراكان
Boy · Arabic · “Calm and composed”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Rahim, which means 'merciful' or 'compassionate'.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern invented name of Arabic influence, derived from the root meaning "composed" or "calm."”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "kind" or "gentle"; a modern name derived from Arabic roots.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern form of Raquan, an Arabic name meaning 'composed' or 'quiet'.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of Malik, an Arabic name meaning "king."”
Boy · Arabic · “Ninth islamic month, month of fasting; 9th month of the islamic calendar”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of the name Ramari, which is of Arabic origin meaning "beloved."”
- Ramazonرمضان
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from Arabic for the month of Ramadan. Traditionally given to children born during this holy month of fasting.”
Boy · Arabic · “Born in the month of Ramadan”
Unisex · Arabic · “Means "loving one"; a variant of the Arabic name Rami.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of an Arabic name meaning "merciful."”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of the Arabic name Ramil, meaning seeker or archer, combined with typical masculine sound patterns.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Obedient.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning glorious or magnificent.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Ramel, an Arabic name meaning the sand or sand-dweller.”
- Ramesses𓅭𓇳
Boy · Arabic · “Born of the sun god Ra”
Unisex · Arabic · “Loving.”
- Ramezرامز
Boy · Arabic · “One who promises”
Boy · Arabic · “Archer; loving”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rami, an Arabic name meaning "archer" or "loving".”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of the Arabic name Rami, meaning one who is loving.”
Boy · Persian · “Joyful; rescuer from enemies”
Boy · Arabic · “Means divine; an Arabic name derived from the word for mercy.”
Boy · Arabic · “Born in the month of Ramadan”
Boy · Arabic · “Joy; Jewel; To gaze; Look”
Boy · Arabic · “Rao derives from Sanskrit rajan, meaning "king." It is used in South Asia as a title, surname, and given name.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "compassionate"; a name of Arabic origin expressing a kind and merciful nature.”
Boy · Arabic · “Kind, merciful, or compassionate”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "observer" or "watchman"; a name of Arabic origin denoting someone watchful.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the name Raquan, which is a modern combination of the Arabic name Raqeeb, meaning watcher.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rakan, an Arabic name meaning "dignified."”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Raquan, from the Arabic Raqwan meaning 'one who is intelligent.'”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "first-born"; a variant of the Arabic name Rashad, signifying one who follows guidance.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who designs.”
Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; to acquire guidance, to lead a righteous life”
Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; integrity of conduct; integrity of conduct, maturity”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "rightly guided"; a variant spelling of the Arabic name Rashad.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rashad, from Arabic meaning 'wisdom,' combined with the suffix -el.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Rashad, meaning wisdom or justice.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning guidance or rectitude. It denotes a person who follows the right path and possesses moral integrity.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variation of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning guided or righteous.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning chosen or select.”
Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; righteous; one who guides on the right path; allah's attribute; rationale, prutend, intelligent, rightly-guided”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning well-guided or leader. It is often used to signify a person who follows the right path.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning rightly guided or one of integrity.”
Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic origin meaning one who is a leader or guide, signifying strength and wisdom.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name likely derived from the Arabic name Rashid combined with a suffix.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning one who is guided rightly.”
Boy · Arabic · “Rightly guided”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic and Swahili name for males meaning wise, a deep thinker, or a trusted counselor.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "elegant" or "well-formed"; a name of Arabic origin.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name derived from the Arabic root meaning righteous or guided.”
Boy · Arabic · “Graceful, elegant, slender build”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "rightly guided"; a modern variant spelling of the Arabic name Rashid.”
- Rashwanرشوان
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from Arabic, meaning a noble or prominent person. Used to convey status, respect, and high character.”
Boy · Arabic · “Rightly guided”
Boy · Arabic · “Messenger or prophet”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of the nabi.”
Boy · Persian · “Messenger”
Boy · African · “An African name meaning compassionate, kind, or merciful. It is derived from an Arabic attribute signifying deep empathy and tenderness.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Ravan, an Arabic name associated with the Hindi epic character Ravana.”
Boy · Arabic · “Slavery of love*”
- Rawadرواد
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning "a pioneer" or "one who explores."”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name carries meanings related to departure, ease, and a pleasant fragrance.”
Boy · Arabic · “Beautiful or seeker of truth”
Boy · Arabic · “Path or seeker”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden Meadow Paradise”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name translates to refreshment or rest, evoking a sense of peaceful recovery and tranquility.”
Boy · Arabic · “Gardens; jannah.”
Boy · Arabic · “Gates of heaven”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning "wise" or "intelligent."”
Boy · Arabic · “A sweet-smiling plant; any flower besides rose; comfort; sweet basil”
Boy · Arabic · “A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Raquan, from the Arabic Raqwan meaning 'one who is intelligent.'”
Unisex · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to a gate of heaven, specifically Ar-Rayyan. It is traditionally associated with those who observe fasting.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of the Arabic name Raqeeb, meaning watcher.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the name Rashad, an Arabic name meaning "wisdom" or "integrity."”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of the name Rashad, an Arabic name meaning good sense or guidance.”
Boy · Arabic · “Gate of heaven; well-watered”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that describes someone who is sedate, solemn, grave, or sober-minded.”
Boy · Arabic · “Allah's attribute meaning the provider, the sustainer,”
Boy · Arabic · “The Provider”
Boy · Arabic · “Satisfaction or contentment”
Boy · Arabic · “Builder or creator”
Boy · Arabic · “Path or direction”
Boy · Arabic · “Rebin is a Kurdish name meaning "one who sees the way," from Kurdish roots for "path" and "seeing."”
Boy · Arabic · “Traveler or wanderer”
Boy · Arabic · “Satisfaction or contentment”
Boy · Arabic · “Satisfaction or contentment”
Boy · Arabic · “Means "little king"; an Arabic name reflecting royalty.”
Boy · Arabic · “Exalted or high-ranking”
Boy · Arabic · “Exalted or high-ranking”
Boy · Arabic · “Sweet basil; fragrant plant”
Boy · Arabic · “Blessings of allah almighty.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of the Arabic name Rashad, meaning wisdom or having good judgment.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern name blending the prefix Re- with the Arabic name Rashad, meaning good sense.”
Unisex · Arabic · “A variant of Rashon, from the Arabic Rashad meaning "good sense" or "integrity."”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant spelling of the Arabic name Riyad, meaning gardens.”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden or meadow”
Unisex · Arabic · “Sweet basil.”
Boy · Arabic · “Provision or sustenance”
Boy · Arabic · “Sustenance or blessing”
Boy · Arabic · “Means merciful or compassionate; an Arabic name derived from the root rahma.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning compassionate or merciful.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variation of Rashad, an Arabic name meaning wisdom or integrity.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rashid, from Arabic meaning 'rightly guided.'”
- Riadرياض
Boy · Arabic · “Meadow or garden”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden or meadow”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden, devotion.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning one who is intelligent or of good character.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Accept and obey; lovely, nice & help's people”
Unisex · Arabic · “Contentment.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that signifies pleasure, contentment, or approval. It reflects a state of being satisfied and at peace.”
Boy · Arabic · “Pleasure; happiness; jannah; doorkeeper of jannah”
Boy · Arabic · “Acceptance, good will, name of the keeper of the gates of heaven”
Boy · Arabic · “Pleasing or satisfying”
Boy · Arabic · “In Arabic tradition, this male name refers to the keeper of the gates of heaven, symbolizing contentment and grace.”
Boy · Arabic · “This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.”
Boy · Arabic · “The risk, black rose, lovest one, the one”
Boy · Arabic · “Good human being”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden or meadow”
Boy · Arabic · “Garden or meadow”
Boy · Arabic · “Rule, dominion.”
Boy · Arabic · “Peon of paradise.”
Boy · Arabic · “A creative variant of the Arabic name Rahim, meaning merciful or compassionate.”
Boy · Persian · “A modern name blending the name Ro and the Persian name Jan, meaning life.”
Boy · Persian · “Means fortunate or prosperous; a Persian name rooted in history.”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Rashad, an Arabic name meaning wisdom or having good judgment.”
Boy · Persian · “Means "light"; a variant of the Persian name Roshan.”
Boy · Arabic · “A modern variant of Rashad, of Arabic origin, meaning "wisdom" or "right guidance."”
Boy · Arabic · “The guided or the one who is on the right path”
Boy · Persian · “Brave hero”
Boy · Persian · “Prosperous; fortunate”
- RovshanRövşən
Boy · Persian · “Bright; light; soul of the day”
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