1998) Official Journal of the American Name Society) - NAMES: A Journal of. They are taken either from the names of the Prophets of Islam, or they relate in some way to God (Allah). Muslim last names almost always have a religious connotation. It is a unisex last name as it is taken by both girls and boys. So it's no surprise that Islamic names have a deep meaning to those who follow the religion, though some of these names are so beautiful you certainly don't need to follow any particular religious doctrine to appreciate them. If you are pregnant or expecting baby then you can pick the names, Latest and Popular, Rare Boys and Girls Names. Offering over 2,500 names for Muslim boys and girls from Arabic, Persian. This name comes from the first name of the Muslim Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him). Layla is the top Arabic name for girls in the US. This name should not be confused with the name Asal, which means honey. The name Aasal is mentioned three times in the Quran. The belief in Mohammed as God's prophet is one of the five pillars of Islam, which are the fundamental beliefs and practices that underpin all of Islamic faith and society. Arabic names for girls are used widely around the world, both by parents with Arabic roots and by non-Arabs attracted to names like Aaliyah and Layla that have become popular in many Western countries. Aasal is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means late afternoons, evenings, it is the plural of the Arabic word Aseel (late afternoon, evening). Now the world's second-largest religion, Islam teaches that there is a single, omniscient god, referred to as Allah (the Arabic word for God). Finding a good name for your baby is no small task: if there are no immediate or obvious people you'd like to name them after, selecting a solid name can be a daunting process! Luckily, history provides many wonderful options to choose from - and, if you want to venture beyond traditional Euro-centric names with lots of historic appeal, Islamic history and culture offer some great options.įounded in the 7th century in what is now Saudi Arabia, Islam means "submission to the will of God" in Arabic.