A helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names
and their meanings
In a well-known hadith, Muhammed advises Muslims that, On the Day of
Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your
fathers; so keep beautiful names. Inspired by the teachings of Islam,
names fulfill the cherished ambitions of a true Muslim. In The
Dictionary of Muslim Names, Salahuddin Ahmed provides a helpful and
substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names. This lively
and informative dictionary lists the original Arabic, Persian, or
Turkish spelling, as well as a precise English transliteration. The
names' meaning and bearing on Islamic heritage or world history are
referenced, along with historical figures who bore the name-an Imaam, a
Sultan, a saint-and accompanying illustrations.