This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Arabic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kaddour قدور m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic قَدَرَ
(qadara) meaning "to be able, to be capable, to have power" (chiefly Algerian).
Kadhem كاظم m ArabicLiterally means "withholds", in reference to a common Arabic phrase meaning "withholds anger". Could be translated as "he who withholds anger" or simply "well-tempered". The Arabic root is kdhm, meaning "to withhold, to restrain, to control".
Kamal ad-Din كمال الدين m ArabicMeans "perfection of religion", from Arabic كمال
(kamāl) meaning "perfection" combined with دين
(dīn) "religion, faith".
Kamilan كَامِلَان m ArabicMeans "whole", "complete", "without flaws".
Kanzuddin كَنْز الدِّين m ArabicMeans "treasure of the faith", referring to someone Muslims treasure because of their beliefs and virtues.
Karamatullah كرامات الله m Arabic, Afghan, PakistaniThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic كرامات
(karamat), which is the plural form of كرامة
(karama) meaning "dignity, generosity" (compare
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Karamullah كَرَم الله m ArabicMeans "God's generosity", "God's honoring of humans", or "gift from God".
Kasber كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer"
Kasbir كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer".
Kasbr كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer"
Kazim كاظم m ArabicDerived from Arabic كَاظِم
(kazim) meaning "he who controls his anger".
Kedar m Arabic, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew verb קדר (qadar), meaning "to be or become dark, gloomy, or dirty." In the Bible, Kedar is one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
Kefah كِفَاح m ArabicVariant transcription of
Kifah. A known bearer of this name is the Palestinian-born Dutch television host Kefah Allush (b. 1969).
Khairallah خير الله m ArabicVariant transcription of
Khairullah. A known bearer of this name was Khairallah Talfah (1910-1993), an Iraqi politician who was the father-in-law of the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein (1937-2006).
Khairullah خير الله m Arabic, AfghanDerived from the Arabic noun خير
(khair) meaning "goodness, benevolence" (see
Khair) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).
Khalaf m ArabicMeans "successor, caliph" in Arabic. The title caliph was given to the successors of the Prophet Muhammad, originally elected by the Islamic populace. This was the personal name of Abulcasis, a famous medieval Islamic surgeon.
Khalifah خليفة m & f Arabic, Indonesian, MalayArabic variant transcription and Indonesian and Malay form of
Khalifa, also occasionally used as a feminine name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Khalifatullah خليفة الله m Pashto, Urdu, Indonesian, ArabicComes from خليفة الله (
khalifah allah), “representative of God” in Arabic, a term in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community synonymous with a prophet, seer, or messenger.
Khatir خاطر m ArabicMeans "heart", "mind", "idea", "notion".
Khayal خيال m & f ArabicMeans "imagination, shadow" in Arabic.
Khayr ad-Din خير الدين m ArabicFrom
خير (
khayr) meaning "goodness" and
الدين (
ad-din) meaning "of the faith".
Khayr al-Din خير الدين m ArabicMeans "goodness of the faith", derived from Arabic خير
(khayr) meaning "goodness" combined with دين
(din) meaning "religion, faith".
Khidr خضر m ArabicMeans "green" in Arabic. Khidr (or al-Khidr) is a legendary figure mentioned in the Qur'an who is variously described as a guardian angel, a prophet, or a saint (wali). He is sometimes identified with Saint
George.
Khurram خرم m Arabic, PakistaniMeanings "delightful" in Persian. It's popularity in Pakistan is likely due to the Urdu saying
Khush o Khurram (خوش و خرم) which suggests "glad, joyous".
Khusaib خُصَيْب m ArabicMeans "palm tree that bears much fruit", "growth", "fruitfulness", "productivity".
Khuwaylid خويلد m Arabic (Rare)Means "eternal, immortal", derived from Arabic خَلَدَ
(ḵalada) "to last forever, to be everlasting" (etymologically related to
Khalid). Khuwaylid ibn Asad was the father of the Prophet
Muhammad's first wife,
Khadija.
Khuzaimah خُزَيْمَة m & f ArabicMeans "Gabal Elba dragon tree" (
Dracaena ombet is its English scientific name).
Kifah كِفَاح m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun كِفَاح
(kifah) meaning "struggle".
Kifayatullah كفاية الله m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun كفاية
(kifaya) meaning "sufficiency, adequacy" as well as "competence" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
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Kinan كِنَان m ArabicFrom Arabic كِنَان (
keenan) meaning "cover", "wrap", "veil".
Kinzi m & f Arabic (Egyptian)Egyptian Arabic for "my treasure"- the word "kinz" means treasure, with the "i" denoting possession.
Kohda خدا m Persian, American (Rare), Kurdish, ArabicKhuda (alternatively Kohda) is the Persian word for "god." In Arabic cultures, it is a loan-word for "god" as well, but is quickly becoming replaced by the more common/popular "Allah."
Kulaib كليب m ArabicThis name comes from the word "كلب" or "kalb" which means "dog". Kulaib means "small dog" or "tiny dog" and was a name used by Kulaib ibn Rabiah, who was an Arabian Poet.
Laïd العيد m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic العيد
(al-'id) meaning "the feast, the holiday, the festival".
Liban m Arabic, SomaliThe name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Luay لؤي m ArabicPossibly derived from Arabic لؤي (
luʔay), diminutive of لأى (laʔan) meaning "wild ox", ultimately from the roots ل-ء-ي (
l-ʔ-y) meaning "to be slow".
Luqman لقمان m Arabic, Malay, Urdu, IndonesianFrom the name of the 31st chapter (surah) of the Qur'an, named after a figure who is mentioned several times in Islamic scripture. The meaning of his name is not known; it has been suggested to mean "wise" (possibly in reference to his status as a wise man and sage), though it may actually have Sanskrit roots with a similar origin to the names
Lakshmana or
Lakshmi.
Maan m ArabicA historic name of a leader in old Arabian Peninsula. it means the cloud heavy with water.
Maarij مَعَارِج m & f Arabic (Rare)Maarij is the plural form of the Arabic word "mi'raaj" which means "ascent". It is a masculine name in the Arab world, but a feminine name in Indo-Pak culture as well. It is also the name of the 70th chapter in the Quran.
Mabruk مبروك m ArabicMeans "blessed, happy" or "congratulations" in Arabic.
Madani مدني m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَدَنِيّ
(madaniyy) meaning "city dweller, civilian, citizen", chiefly found in Algerian and Moroccan Arabic.
Mahfooz محفوظ m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic محفوظ (see
Mahfuz), as well as an Urdu transcription.
Mahjoub محجوب m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَحْجُوب
(maḥjūb) meaning "veiled, covered, invisible" (chiefly Moroccan).
Maimun ميمون m & f Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "auspicious, blessed, favourable" in Arabic. It is used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries and Indonesia while it is feminine in Malaysia.
Maiyar ميَّار m ArabicMaiyar is an old Arabic MALE name means the person who brings Mera( Meara is an Arbic word means the hoard collected from rich and given to poor people. In early days of Islamic states there was a job in the government called ( MAIYAR) and he was responsible to distribute Aids and hoards to poor people... [
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Majd مَجْد m & f ArabicMeans "glory, exaltation" in Arabic, with various secondary meanings including "beauty, splendour", "magnificence" and "nobility, honour".
Mājid مَاجِد m ArabicFrom
مَاجِد (
mājid), the active participle of
مَجَدَ (
majada) "to be glorious, to be exalted". See also the closely related name مَجِيد (
Majid).
Makhluf مخلوف m ArabicMeans "successor" in Arabic, derived from the word خَلَفَ
(khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow".
Maliki مالكي m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianFrom the name of the Maliki school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam, which was founded by 8th-century Islamic jurist and theologian Malik ibn Anas.
Mamduh ممدوح m ArabicMeans "praised, commended, glorified" in Arabic, from the word مَدَحَ
(madaha) meaning "to praise, to commend, to glorify".
Ma'n معن m ArabicMeans "benefit; obedience; relief" in Arabic.
Maris مارس f & m ArabicMaris means "March" (as in the month) in the Gulf Arabic dialects.
Marouf معروف m ArabicAlternate transcription of
Maruf. A notable bearer of this name is Marouf al-Bakhit (1947-2023), a Jordanian politician who twice served as prime minister of Jordan.
Maroun مَارُون m ArabicModern Arabic form of
Maron. It is primarily used by Maronites.
Marwan مروان m Arabic, IndonesianEither derived from Arabic مرو
(marw) meaning "flint, pebble" or from the name of a type of fragrant plant (see
Marwa). This was the name of two Umayyad caliphs.
Marzouq مرزوق m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Marzuq مرزوق m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Mashallah ما شاء الله m Arabic, PersianFrom the Arabic phrase مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّه
(mā šāʾa l-lah) meaning "God has willed it", used by Muslims to express joy or thankfulness for an event occurring.
Matin متين m Arabic, PersianMeans "firm, solid, sturdy" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المتين
(al-Matin) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Minhal منهال m & f ArabicFrom Arabic مِنْهَال (
minhāl) meaning "generous, honorable".
Modar مضر m ArabicVariant transcription of
Mudar. A known bearer of this name is the Moroccan-American entrepreneur Modar Alaoui.
Mohtady مهتدي m Arabic (Rare)the knower of the path of guidance, the one in continuous stage of guidance, guided to the straight path, newly born baby.
Moiz m ArabicA name typically given to Muslim boys. It means comforter.
Monir منير m & f Arabic, Bengali, PersianAlternate transcription of Arabic منير (see
Munir) as well as the Bengali and Persian form. In Persian it is also used as a feminine name.
Mouloud مولود m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَوْلِد
(mawlid) "born, newborn", referring to the birth of the Islamic Prophet
Muhammad (chiefly Algerian).
Moutir مُوتِر m ArabicMeans "one who prays the witr prayer", referring to someone who prays the
witr, a voluntary prayer performed at night.
Muawiyah مُعَاوية m ArabicMuawiyah is an Arabic name for boys that means “one who howls”. The most famous bearer is Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan, who led a rebellion against Ali in the First Fitna (civil war) that caused the Shia-Sunni schism.
Muazzaz f & m ArabicMeans "powerful, strong" or "honored, revered" in Arabic.
Mubarak مبارك m & f Arabic, UrduMeans "blessed, fortunate, lucky" in Arabic. It is solely used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is sometimes feminine in South Asia.