Maryam
مريمGirl
Beloved, devout; mother of ‘Isa (AS)
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Feature · Baby names library
Beautiful names,
beautifully held.
800 Muslim baby names — with Arabic script, careful transliteration, meaning, and origin. Filter by Boy, Girl or Unisex. Save the ones that speak to you. Share your shortlist with your spouse.
- 800 names — Arabic script + transliteration + meaning + origin.
- Filter by Boy, Girl, Unisex, or browse All.
- Favourites — tap the heart, build your shortlist.
- Quranic context — we cite the source for every name from the Quran or hadith.
Six names from the library
A taste of what’s inside.
From the ‘Aishah generation to the next generation’s Maryams, these six names are among the most-loved in our community. Eight hundred more wait inside the app.
Asiya
آسيةGirl
One who tends; the noble woman of the Qur’an
Sakina
سكينةGirl
Tranquillity, calm
Nur
نورUnisex
Light
Rahma
رحمةGirl
Mercy
Hidaya
هدايةGirl
Guidance
Why we chose 800
Most baby-name apps either ship 100 names (too few to find one you love) or 50,000 (most of which are duplicates, transliteration variants, or aren’t actually Muslim names). Eight hundred is the sweet spot — carefully curated, real meanings, no padding.
Frequently asked
How many Muslim baby names does Sakina include?
Sakina ships with 800 carefully curated Muslim baby names — each with the Arabic script, English transliteration, meaning, and (where applicable) Quranic or Prophetic origin.
Can I filter by boy, girl or unisex?
Yes. The names library has four filter chips at the top: All, Girl, Boy, and Unisex. Tap any chip to narrow the list.
Are the meanings authentic?
Every meaning has been cross-referenced against Lane’s Lexicon and standard Arabic etymological sources. Where a name appears in the Quran or authentic hadith, the source is shown.
Can I save my favourite names?
Yes. Tap the heart on any name to save it to your favourites list. The counter at the top of the screen shows how many you’ve saved.
Is this feature free?
Browsing the full 800-name library, filtering, and saving favourites is free. Premium adds a name compatibility tool and an exportable shortlist for sharing with family.