These names are derived from the Quran but their meanings are not explicitly mentioned in the scripture. They are derived from Arabic roots that are used in the Quran.
Exploring Indirect Quranic names provides a broader perspective on the rich naming tradition in Islam.
- Adyan: Meaning “religious, pious”
- Adeel: Meaning “just”, “upright”
- Aman: Meaning “Security”, “safety”
- Bari: Meaning “creator”, “maker”
- Bahis: Meaning “researcher”
- Bashir: Meaning “bringer of good news”
- Dawar: Meaning “ruler”, “judge”
- Fahim: Meaning “understanding”, “wise”
- Faisal: Meaning “decisive”
- Fawad: Meaning “heart”
- Ghazanfar: Meaning “lion”
- Ghaffar: Meaning “cover”
- Hashim: Meaning “destroyer of evil”
- Hayat: Meaning “life”, “existence”
- Husam: Meaning “sword”, “sharp edge”
- Ijaz: Meaning “beyond the capability of human beings”
- Imran: Meaning “happiness”
- Irfan: Meaning “knowledge”
- Jafar: Meaning “stream”
- Jamil: Meaning “beautiful”
- Jawad: Meaning “noble”
- Kamal: Meaning “perfection”
- Karim: Meaning “generous”, “noble”
- Latif: Meaning “gentle”, “kind”
- Lutfi: Meaning “kind”, “gentle”
- Munif: Meaning “exalted”, “high”
- Nadim: Meaning “drink companion”
- Nasser: Meaning “winner”
- Nouman: Meaning “blood”, “life”
- Parvez: Meaning “pleasure”, “success”
- Qasim: Meaning “distributor”
- Rafiq: Meaning “friend”, “companion”
- Rahman: Meaning “merciful”
- Raza: Meaning “agreement”, “consent”
- Riaz: Meaning “gardens”, “meadows”
- Sabir: Meaning “patient”
- Safi: Meaning “pure”, “clear”
- Sahib: Meaning “companion”, “friend”
- Salman: Meaning “safe”, “undamaged”
- Sharif: Meaning “noble”, “honourable”
- Salim: Meaning “safe”
- Sarim: Meaning “brave”, “sharp sword”
- Sami: Meaning “listener”, “hearer”
- Talha: Meaning “a kind of tree”
- Tayyab: Meaning “good”, “pure”
- Taymullah: Meaning “servant of God”
- Ubaid: Meaning “small slave”
- Umar: Meaning “long-lived”
- Usman: Meaning “fast friend”
- Wadud: Meaning “loving”, “affectionate”
- Waseem: Meaning “handsome”, “good-looking”
- Wadi: Meaning “valley”
- Yamin: Meaning “towards right”
- Zafir: Meaning “victorious”
- Zahid: Meaning “ascetic”, “devoted to God”
- Ziyad: Meaning “growth”, “progress”
- Safiullah: Meaning “pure of God”
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