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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".
Kareemah كَرِيْمَة f ArabicMeaning "generous,noble, bountiful, something invaluable".
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"
Kauthar كوثر f Arabic (Maghrebi)Alternate transcription of
Kawthar chiefly used in Northern Africa. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch columnist and politician Kauthar Bouchallikht (b. 1994), who is of Moroccan descent.
Kawsar كوثر f & m Arabic, BengaliArabic alternate transcription of
Kawthar as well as the Bengali form. It is solely used as a feminine name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is unisex (more commonly masculine) in Bangladesh.
Kayme f ArabicKayme, translated to قيم, meaning "valuable", worthy, trustee".
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).
Kenizé f Arabic (Rare, ?)Perhaps derived from Arabic كنز
(kenz) "treasure" (see
Kenza). Bearer Kenizé Mourad (1939-) is a French writer of Turkish and Indian origin.
Khafaji االخفاجي f ArabicAl-Khafaji (Arabic: االخفاجي) is an Arabic surname that denotes a relationship to or from Khafajah, Diyala Governorate.
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".
Khatrah خَطْرة f ArabicMeans "idea", "notion", "occurrence", "that which occurs to mind".
Khawlah خولة f ArabicMeans "doe, female deer" in Arabic. This was the name of a female companion of the prophet
Muhammad.
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.
Khoudia f ArabicThis names origin is Senegalese,it is a Arabic name,with a French spelling and pronounced in Wolof.
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.
Kisara كيزارا f ArabicKisara is a variation of the Arabic name
Kizara. Its concrete origin is unknown. Quisara means "the beloved one". This name was popularized thanks to John Fletcher's work 'The Island Princess' (1621), to refer to the main female character: a lightskinned moroocan princess who vows to marry the man who can free her imprisoned brother.
Kiswa كسوة f ArabicMeans “robe, garment” in Arabic. Refers to the black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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".
Layal ليال f ArabicMeans "nights" in Arabic, the plural of ليل
(layl) meaning "night, nighttime".
Layale ليال f ArabicFrench variant of the Arabic name ليال
(Layal) meaning "nights" from the plural of
layl "night" (compare the cognate
Layali, plural of
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Leen لِينٌ f ArabicOf Arabic origin, meaning 'delicate' or 'soft'
Leniza f Russian, Tatar, ArabicAcronym based on Ленинские заветы, meaning "Lenin's testaments" which coincides with an Arabic name.
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.
Lolwa لولوة، لولوه f ArabicFrom the Arabic word لؤلؤة (Lu'lu'a), which means "Pearl"
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".
Luluah لؤلؤة f ArabicLuluah is an Arabic name for girls that means “bead of pearl”.
Lulwa لولوة f Arabic (Rare)Arabic given name derived from the word لؤلؤة (lu’lú’a), meaning "pearl".
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.
Maarifatuddin مَعْرِفة الدِّين f ArabicMeans "knowledge of the faith", meaning "knowledge of Islam".
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.
Mada f ArabicMeans "highest, furthest point" in Arabic.
Madani مدني m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَدَنِيّ
(madaniyy) meaning "city dweller, civilian, citizen", chiefly found in Algerian and Moroccan Arabic.
Madiea مهدية f ArabicVariant transcription of
Mahdiyya. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch athlete Madiea Ghafoor (b. 1992), who is of Pakistani descent (Baloch, to be precise).
Madiha مدیحه f Arabic, PakistaniMeans "praiseworthy" in Arabic, derived from Arabic حمد (
hamid) "to praise".
Mahassine محاسن f Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مُحَسِّن
(muḥassin) meaning "embellisher, beautifier, improver" (chiefly Moroccan).
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.
Mais ميس f ArabicDerived from Arabic
مَيْس (mays) "nettle tree, hackberry".
Maisa ميساء f ArabicMeans "graceful, attractive, to walk with a proud gait" in Arabic.
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".
Majdalina ماجدالينا f ArabicArabic transcription of
Magdalena. It can also be considered a derivative of the Arabic word مجد (majd) meaning "glory, exaltation".
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).
Mājida مَاجِدَة f ArabicFeminine form of مَاجِد (
Mājid). This name is not to be confused with مَجِيدَة
Majīda, although the two names are closely related etymologically.
Majīda مَجِيدَة f Arabic, UrduFeminine form of
Majid. It is not to be confused with
Mājida, although the two names are closely related etymologically.
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.
Manal منال f ArabicMeans "achievement, attainment" in Arabic.
Manar منار f ArabicMeans "beacon, guiding light" in Arabic.
Manel منحة, منال f ArabicEither derived from Arabic منحة (menhh) "gift" or else an alternate transcription of Arabic
منال (See
Manal).
Manisa مانيسا f Arabic, PersianA girl’s name, possibly meaning “eternal life”. Alternatively derived from the name of the city Manisa in Turkey.