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.
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).
Khai f & m ArabicA name with ancient Egyptian origins that means “crowned” or “royalty.”... [
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Khair خير m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic خير (see
Khayr), as well as the Urdu form.
Khalaf خلف m ArabicMeans "successor, descendant" in Arabic, from the root خلف
(khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow". This is an honorific title given to generations of Muslims after the third.
Khaleif خليف خليفة m African American, Arabic, Muslim, Arabic (Maghrebi)From the title "Caliph", root
khalīfa, meaning "successor" in Arabic. The title caliph was given to the successors of the Prophet Muhammad, originally elected by the Islamic populace, making it an indirect Quranic name.... [
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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.
Khalil al-Din خليل الدين m ArabicMeans "friend of the religion" from خليل (
khalil) meaning "friend" combined with دِين (
dīn) meaning "religion, faith"
Khalil Allah خليل الله m ArabicMeans "friend of
Allah" from Arabic خليل
(khalīl) meaning "friend" combined with الله
(Allah).
Khatir خاطر m ArabicMeans "heart", "mind", "idea", "notion".
Khayal خيال m & f ArabicMeans "imagination, shadow" in Arabic.
Khayrullah خير الله m ArabicMeans "goodness of
Allah" from Arabic خير
(khayr) meaning "goodness, charity" combined with الله
(Allah).
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.
Khubaib خُبَيْب m ArabicThe meaning of the name "Khubaib" is "fast walker" or "swift one." The name has orginiated in the Middle East in the country of Saudi Arabia during the 600s CE.
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.
Khuzayma خزيمة m & f ArabicFrom a diminutive of Arabic خزم
(khazm) referring to a type of tree whose bark was traditionally used to make ropes and string. This was the name of a (male) companion of the Prophet
Muhammad, as well as one of his ancestors.
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."
Krim m Kabyle, Arabic (Maghrebi)Possibly a variant of
Karim. Krim Belkacem was an Algerian revolutionary and politician who was a notable figure during the Algerian War.
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.
Kushyar m ArabicKushyar is an Arabic name that comes from the Persian "Gūshyār" that means 'wise' or 'knowledgeable'. It signifies someone who possesses great wisdom, intelligence, and insight.
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 ArabicMeans "little wild ox" (figuratively "protector" or "shield") in Arabic, a diminutive of لأى
(laʾan) meaning "wild ox". This was the name of an ancestor of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Luqman لقمان m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeaning uncertain. This is the name of a figure mentioned several times in the Quran, described as a sage who was bestowed with wisdom by God. He is also the namesake of the 31st chapter of the Quran (surah Luqman).
Lutf Allah لطف الله m ArabicMeans "kindness of
Allah" from Arabic لطف
(luṭf) meaning "kindness, gentleness, graciousness" combined with الله
(Allah).
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" (a vernacular word) in Arabic.
Madani مدني m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَدَنِيّ
(madaniyy) meaning "city dweller, civilian, citizen", chiefly found in Algerian and Moroccan Arabic.
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 مجد m & f ArabicMeans "glory, magnificence, splendour, honour" in Arabic, from the root مجد
(majada) meaning "to be glorious".
Majd ad-Din مجد الدين m ArabicMeans "glory of the religion" from Arabic مجد
(majd) meaning "glory, magnificence, splendour, honour" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Makhluf مخلوف m ArabicMeans "successor" in Arabic, derived from the word خَلَفَ
(khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow".
Maktoum مكتوم m ArabicMeans "conceal, disclosed" In Arabic, from the root كَتَم (
katama) meaning "supress, hide".
Malih مليح m ArabicMeans "beautiful, lovely, handsome" in Arabic.
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, acclaimed" in Arabic, from the word مدح
(madaḥa) meaning "to praise, to commend, to glorify".
Mamnun ممنون m Arabic (Rare), BengaliMeans "grateful, thankful, indebted" in Arabic, from the root من
(manna) meaning "to be gracious".
Mamoon مأمون m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic مأمون (see
Mamun), as well as the Urdu form.
Ma'n معن m ArabicMeans "benefit; obedience; relief" in Arabic.
Maqbul مقبول m Arabic, Urdu, BengaliMeans "accepted, approved, acknowledged (as in a prayer)" in Arabic, from the root قبل
(qabila) meaning "to accept".
Maris مارس f & m ArabicMaris means "March" (as in the month) in the Gulf Arabic dialects.
Maroof معروف m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic معروف (see
Maruf), as well as the Urdu form.
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, IndonesianFrom Arabic مرو
(marw) meaning "flint, pebble, quartz" and also referring to a type of fragrant plant (genus Maerua). 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.
Mashhur مشهور m Arabic, UzbekMeans "famous, renowned" in Arabic, from the root شهر
(shahara) meaning "to make well-known".
Mashkur مشكور m ArabicMeans "commendable, praiseworthy, thanked, appreciated" in Arabic, from the root شكر
(shakara) meaning "to thank".
Matin متين m Arabic, PersianMeans "firm, solid, sturdy" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المتين
(al-Matin) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Miftah al-Din مفتاح الدين m ArabicMeans "key to the religion" from Arabic مفتاح
(miftāḥ) meaning "key" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Miled ميلاد m ArabicAlternate transcription of ميلاد (see
Milad), chiefly used in Tunisia.
Minhal منهال m & f ArabicFrom Arabic مِنْهَال (
minhāl) meaning "generous, honorable".
Misbah al-Din مصباح الدين m ArabicMeans "lamp of the religion" from Arabic مصباح
(miṣbāḥ) meaning "lamp, light" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Mithaq ميثاق m ArabicMeans "charter, covenant, agreement, treaty" in Arabic.