One of the first duties a Muslim
parent has is choosing a name for the newborn child. Muslims must choose a
name that has a righteous meaning, that will befit and bring blessings to the
child throughout his or her life. Whether you are looking for a
"traditional" or "modern" Islamic name, these resources will
help give you ideas about names, their meanings, and their spellings in English.
1) "A
Treasury of Favorite Muslim Names," by Ahmed Abdul Hakeem
An invaluable collection
of over 2,000 Muslim names chosen from the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish
languages. Each listing gives the original spelling, the meaning,
and possible English spellings of each name. A 55-page introductory
section gives details about birth customs and naming conventions in
Islam.
3) "A
Dictionary of Muslim Names," by Salahuddin Ahmed
This informative
dictionary provides the original Arabic, Persian, or Turkish
spelling of Muslim names, their meanings, and a listing of
historical figures bearing the name. While the listings are
exhaustive, not all names are Islamically appropriate; one must
screen them carefully.
4) "African
Muslim Names," by Sharifa M. Zawawi
A look at Muslim names
from the African continent, primarily from the Hausa-Fulani and
Kiswahili languages. Includes information about how given
names are chosen in African societies.
An invaluable collection
of over 2,000 Muslim names chosen from the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish
languages. Each listing gives the original spelling, the meaning,
and possible English spellings of each name. A 55-page introductory
section gives details about birth customs and naming conventions in
Islam. 
Another wonderful reference book for the most common Muslim names,
including correct English and Arabic spellings, guide to
pronunciation, and meanings. 
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