21 Biblical Islam Baby Names with Meanings

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ishmael	Boy	God will hear
Haniel	Unisex	God's grace; God answers
Marah	Girl	One who is full of bitterness; Of the sea; Sea of bitterness; War; Joyful
Salah	Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Yarah	Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Esli	Boy	Near me; He who separates; Observant
Asenath	Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Amal	Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Vashti	Unisex	Beautiful; Thread
Izhar	Unisex	Declaration; Statement

Eleya	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Sheza	Girl	Luminosity; Spendor; Virtue
Sulekha	Girl	Forming auspicious lines; Calligraphy; Brilliant; Bright; Fair
Aiah	Unisex	Sing; Evidence; Verse; Falcon
Merab	Girl	Abundant
Ramiah	Boy	Exaltation of the Lord; Sender
Jazeel	Boy	God will divide; Abundance
Sheeth	Boy	Prophet Adam's third son; Allah's gift
Yasuf	Boy	He will increase
Moza	Unisex	Going forward; Banana

Mendeecees	Boy	Unique; Strong; Courageous

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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