Favorite Muslim Baby Names

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names" (Abu Dawud). Parents face many choices when naming a child: traditional or unique, cultural origins, family history, and more. Nominees in this category should be your favorite Muslim names for baby boys or girls.

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