Parents looking for graceful and original names for baby boys should take note from the Arab world, which has plenty to offer in that vein. With mellifluous monikers like Farouk, Amin, and Hisham, it’s no wonder that such beautiful names have equally beautiful meanings to match.
Take Nabeel, for example. This name sounds similar to its English meaning of ‘noble,’ so it’s no surprise that Arabic parents love it for their baby boys. Stateside, however, the name has yet to make its mark, with only 1,000 or so boys having received the name between 1880 and 2024.
Another beautiful name is Rayan, whose lush meaning of ‘watered, luxuriant, and plentiful’ implies a strong sense of abundance and vitality. It’s pronounced the same as the Irish favorite Ryan, so it could be considered a cool twist on a familiar and beloved name.
There’s also Aqeel, a tranquil-sounding name meaning ‘knowledgeable and wise.’ While its popularity peaked here in 1980, its timeless meaning of intelligence is sure to be a hit in any era.
Don’t go anywhere just yet – we’ve got a whole list of other Arabic boy names just below for you to check out.
Abba
Meaning: Father
Origin: Arabic
Abbas
Meaning: Stern, lion
Origin: Arabic
Abdel
Meaning: Servant
Origin: Arabic
Abdul
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Hafeez
Meaning: One who serves the master
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Hakim
Meaning: One who serves a wise man
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Jabbar
Meaning: One who serves the comforter
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Karim
Meaning: One who serves a generous man
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Latif
Meaning: One who serves a kind man
Origin: Arabic
Abdul Qadir
Meaning: One who serves a capable man
Origin: Arabic
Abdur Rahim
Meaning: One who serves a compassionate man
Origin: Arabic
Abdur Rashid
Meaning: One who serves a righteous man
Origin: Arabic
Abid
Meaning: Worshiper of Allah
Origin: Arabic
Abu Bakr
Meaning: Companion of Muhammad
Origin: Arabic
Adil
Meaning: Fair, judicious
Origin: Arabic
Adnan
Meaning: One who is settled, pleasure
Origin: Arabic
Ahmad
Meaning: Much praised
Origin: Arabic
Akil
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Arabic
Akram
Meaning: Generous
Origin: Arabic
Aladdin
Meaning: Faithful
Origin: Arabic
Ali
Meaning: Elevated
Origin: Arabic
Altair
Meaning: Flying eagle
Origin: Arabic
Badar
Meaning: Full moon
Origin: Arabic
Baha
Meaning: Brilliance, magnificent
Origin: Arabic
Bahir
Meaning: Luminous, sparkling
Origin: Arabic
Bahjat
Meaning: Happiness
Origin: Arabic
Barakah
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Arabic
Cadi
Meaning: Luck
Origin: Arabic
Coman
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Arabic
Dabir
Meaning: Teacher
Origin: Arabic
Dekel
Meaning: Palm tree
Origin: Arabic
Fadil
Meaning: Generous, giving
Origin: Arabic
Faraj
Meaning: Cure
Origin: Arabic
Ferran
Meaning: Baker
Origin: Arabic
Hakim
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Arabic
Hamal
Meaning: Lamb
Origin: Arabic
Hammad
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
Hassan
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Arabic
Jamaal
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Arabic
Jarrah
Meaning: Vessel
Origin: Arabic
Jibril
Meaning: Archangel
Origin: Arabic
Kadar
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Arabic
Kadir
Meaning: Green
Origin: Arabic
Kamil
Meaning: Perfection
Origin: Arabic
Khalid
Meaning: Eternal
Origin: Arabic
Kedar
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Arabic
Malik
Meaning: Master
Origin: Arabic
Nadim
Meaning: Friend
Origin: Arabic
Omer
Meaning: First son
Origin: Arabic
Rami
Meaning: Loving
Origin: Arabic
