Quranic Names ☪

Names appearing in the Quran or connected with Quranic figures, prophets, and Islamic sacred tradition.

Quranic names originate from the sacred text of Islam or from figures closely connected with Quranic narratives. These names include prophets, historical personalities, and symbolic terms mentioned in the Quran. Because of their religious significance, Quranic names are widely used in Muslim communities across the world. Many families choose these names to reflect devotion, spiritual heritage, and connection with Islamic history and teachings.

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HudBoy· Arabic

Hud (هود) is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Qur’an. The name is traditionally understood as a proper prophetic name, and in Islamic belief it is associated with guidance and steadfast faith.

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IlyasBoy· Hebrew

Arabic form of the biblical name Elijah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew אֵלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu), meaning “My God is Yahweh,” a declaration of faith rooted in ancient Israelite tradition.

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MuhammadBoy· Arabic

Muhammad is an Arabic masculine name centered on praise, honor, and moral excellence. It is commonly understood as “praised,” “commendable,” or “worthy of praise,” reflecting qualities of respect, integrity, and high character. Built from an Arabic root connected with praising and acknowledging virtue, the name carries a strong ethical tone and has long been associated with dignity, admiration, and public esteem.

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NuhBoy· Hebrew

Nuh (نوح) is the Arabic form of the prophetic name known in English as Noah. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew נֹחַ (Nōaḥ), traditionally associated with the idea of “rest,” “comfort,” or “relief.” In Islamic understanding, the name carries strong associations with perseverance, unwavering faith, and steadfast dedication to divine guidance.

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RahmanBoy· Arabic

Rahman derives from the Arabic root رحم, associated with mercy, compassion, and tenderness. It is closely connected with ar-Rahman (ٱلرَّحْمَٰن), meaning “the Most Merciful,” which is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah (asmāʾu llāhi l-ḥusnā) in Islamic tradition.

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UzayrBoy· Arabic

Uzayr is the Qur’anic form traditionally associated with Ezra, reflecting the same Hebrew-rooted meaning connected to “help” or “assistance,” often interpreted in a theological sense as divine help.

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