In the Muslim world, it is very important to give the child not only a sonorous, but also a good name. Indeed, in the Qur'an it is written that "on the day of the Resurrection, people will be called from the dead by the names of their and their fathers." It is especially important to give a righteous name to the boy. This girls are called mostly sonorously, using the names of colors or qualities, which should emphasize female beauty. Therefore, they select names in local dialects. A man must immediately show his virtues as a Muslim - an obedient person to God. Therefore, the boys are given names in Arabic. The Quran is written on it. Arabic has the same meaning for Muslims as Latin in medieval Europe. Now many people accept Islam. For neophytes or newborns from Muslim families, it is very important to choose good Arabic male names. This article is intended to make your choice easier.
Shiites and Sunnis
These two trends in Islam consider each other unrighteous, usurped spiritual power and distorted the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, it is important to understand which religious school the reproach belongs to. Sunnis do not call the boys Kazimi, Naki or Javatim, since the well-known Shiite imams bore these Arabic male names. A list of another trend excludes Omarov, Abu Bakrov and Osmanov. These names were carried by Sunni caliphs. But mostly mutual exceptions are few. As in the Christian world, in Islam it is believed that the child will be protected by a guardian angel, bearing the same name as the baby. Therefore, children are named after the righteous, imams, pious caliphs. The nicknames of some associates also become names. So, Zinnurein is translated as “the ruler of two rays, ” and Al-Farukh is “separating error from truth.”
Naming convention
Unlike Christianity, Muslim names often mention one of the hundred names of God. However, in order not to blaspheme, the prefix "Abd" - "slave" is put in front of him. An example is the very common Arabic male names Abdurrahim, Abdullah and so on. But to entrust the child to the cares of angels (Ahmad, Ibrahim) or the prophets (Mohammed, Isa) without this prefix. Islam does not welcome the censure of a person by a double name. However, in the modern world, such cases are increasingly common. Parents want to give their baby under the protection of several angels at once or reflect some qualities. So, together with Arabic names they use Turkic, Iranian, Persian and others. There are also borrowings, albeit rare ones, from the Indian, Barbarian and even Greek languages.
Names for a lifetime
In Christianity, a person is called once and for all. The Arab system is more complex. “Alam” is given to the newborn - his first name. “Nasab” is immediately added to it. This is a middle name. An echo of the caste system gave rise to "lacab." This name was given depending on the social status of the person being denounced. Sometimes it was a title, and at times - a nickname by which a person stood out among others. Then a nisba was added to the chain of names. She indicated the region of origin of man. If the man had some unusual profession or was a creative person, his pseudonym or the name of the "workshop" was added to the chain. Thus, in one man over a long life, four to eight names could accumulate. But in modern conditions, people are simply addressed using only “alam”.
Arabic names and surnames for men
The family name is very difficult to understand. Surnames are the same names only belonging to the ancestors of man. To some extent, the Arab system can be compared with the Russian. Let's take a simple example: Ivan Petrovich Fedorov. Everything is clear here. The man himself is called Ivan, his father was called Peter, and his distant, distant ancestor was Fyodor. But a Muslim can, as a surname, give his middle name, the name of his grandfather, great-grandfather, or the same distant ancestor. Moreover, different family members can highlight some kind of ancestor that he loved. Therefore, siblings can have different surnames. In this regard, confusion arises. The most common surnames are Abbas, Assad, Hazard, Habibi and Hussein.
Arabic male names modern
The globalization of today's world has added to the list of possible “alamas” for boys. In the modern world - and especially in Europe - many Muslim families name their sons by names borrowed from other cultures. But, once again, the meaning of "alam" for a Muslim is very important. Lovely sound and especially fashion should recede into the background. Male names of Arabic origin are still common. But at the same time, those that have Turkic or Iranian roots are also popular. Arabic names are now often pronounced differently than in ancient times. Some are generally out of use. The so-called common names became popular. For example, Arthur. This name of the European king from the medieval epos for Muslims means “strong”. Great "alam" for the boy.
Popular male names
The general trend is that many modern parents choose a sonorous, memorable and easily pronounced “alam” for their son. This is due to the fact that Muslims often coexist with representatives of other cultures. But for the sake of fashion it is not necessary to name a child not according to the rules of Sharia. There are very beautiful Arabic male names. These include Aziz, which means "power." If the baby was born weak, you can call him Aman or Nazif so that he grows up healthy. Kamal means perfection, and Nabih means nobility. Zafir corresponds to the Latin name Victor - the winner. Popular “Alamas” are Amir (ruler), Giyas (successful), Damir (smart), Ildar (imperious), Ilyas (savior), Ishan (kind), Najib (noble), Farukh (happy), Khayrat (rich). There are poetic names. For example, Tariq means "morning star", Azgar - bright, bright.
Pious names
There is nothing better than giving his son under the protection of Allah himself. With the prefix "abd" (slave), of course. And the list is not limited to Abdullah’s name alone. The Almighty has many names that can be used to criticize the son. These are Abduzzahir (the slave of the Visible), Abdulavval (the First), Abdulaziz (the Mighty), Abdulalim (the All-Knowing), Abdurahim (the Merciful). Pious Arabic male names may also refer to angels and prophets. An example is Yusuf, Ibrahim, Ilyas. Pious qualities can also serve as a prototype for a name. Here we can mention Abid (worshiper), Amar (God-fearing), Hajjaj (going on a pilgrimage).
