58 Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Azlan	Unisex	Lion
Azari	Girl	Virgin; Maiden; God has helped; Shining; Bright
Asiyah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Ashar	Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Asiah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Name-Ideas	Girl	Grieved; Distressed
Abdulmalik	Boy	King's servant
Arshad	Boy	Rightly guided; More mature; More sensible
Azhaan	Unisex	Call to prayer; Intellects; Wits
Aidah	Girl	Guest; The one who's returning; Moon

Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Adeeb	Boy	Educated; Scholarly; Courteous
Alija:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-More	Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Abdulsamad	Boy	Servant of the eternal
Abdulmajid	Boy	Servant of the glorious
Abdulmajeed	Boy	Servant of the glorious
Alif	Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Atiyah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Girl	Gift; Present; Favor; Benefit; Boon
Ayyash	Boy	Long-lived
Arwaa	Girl	Softness; Lightness

Azmir	Unisex	Powerful; Determination
Adlan-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity	Unisex	Fair; Just; One who follows a straight path
Athira	Girl	One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling
Alie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide	Girl	Noble; Exalted; Man's defender
Alimah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide	Girl	Learned; Expert; Scholar
Azeemah	Girl	Great; Powerful; Perseverance
Azlee	Girl	Original
Adly-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity	Unisex	Just; Fair
Azhara	Girl	Radiant; Shining; Bright; Clear
Aleemah	Girl	Expert; Learned; Scholar

Afifah	Girl	Chaste
Aalif	Boy	Companion; Friend; Tame
Aini	Girl	The only one; My eye; My spring;
Arwah	Boy	Female ibex; Mountain goat; Spirit
Ateeb-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More	Boy	Courteous; Refined; Educated
Ateeqa	Boy	Clean; Pure; Limpid; Ancient; Archaic
Atika	Boy	Clean; Pure; Limpid
Atikah	Girl	Clean; Pure; Limpid
Atiqah	Girl	Ancient; Archaic
Azhar	Unisex	A shining and luminous being; Brilliant; Bright

Azmi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Girl	A purposeful and resourceful person; Determined; strong
Azmin	Girl	Perseverance; Powerful; Sky
Aaaqil	Boy	One who is wise and intelligent
Aafaaq	Boy	Horizons
Aafiyat	Girl	Health; Freedom from illness
Aati	Boy	The one who is generous
Aatiya	Girl	Giver
Aayiz	Boy	Replacement; Something given to you in place of something you have lost
Abaasa	Girl	Lioness
Afsah	Boy	An eloquent man

Ahkam	Boy	One who is extremely wise, decisive, and just
Ajaar	Girl	Reward
Ajiad	Boy	One who is noble, generous and gracious
Aqsad	Boy	Achiever; Goal-setter
Aswab	Boy	The one who is the best
Azarnoush	Girl	Right in faith
Azrin	Boy	Happy; Reward
Athia	Unisex	Gift

Infographic: Top Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Malay Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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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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