In the Muslim tradition, names are clearly divided into three categories: Names that are preferred, names that are permissible and names that are forbidden (called: haram). Each of these categories has its own rules, and each has several sub categories.
Topping the list for the best names for Muslim baby boys' names, are names which imply servitude to Allah. This is a tradition dating back to the days of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and is supported in the Hadith (a record of the actions and sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him)).
Thus, it is best for believers to name their male children using the prefix: Abd- (meaning: servant of) together with one of the names of Allah. Any of the 99 holy names may be used. Some examples include: Abdulrahman, Abdulaziz, Abdallateef, Abdallah and Abdelmajid.
Note that the use of these names is strictly prohibited (haram) without a designation of servitude. So names like Al-Malik, Al-Aziz or Al-Ahad would be strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, some of these most holy 99 names may be used as first names if the prefix "Al" (meaning: the) is dropped. Therefore, names such as: Malik, Ra'ouf, Hakeem and Majid may be used.
It is worth mentioning that other preferred names include names of Prophets, Scholars, Martyrs and great leaders. Thus, one of the most common names in the world, Muhammad, honors the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and is very desirable, despite the fact that it does not come into the category of names denoting servitude to Allah.
The Absolutely Best Names For Muslim Boys
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