A Dictionary Of Muslim Names

The resurgence and revitalisation of Muslim culture have created a growing interest in the study of Muslim names. Throughout the world, Muslims share similar names, be they in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, South East Asia or new migrants.

Names Have Been Arranged In English Alphabetical Order For Quick And Easy Reference For Parents Who Wish To Give Their Children Soft Sounding And Meaningful Names Of Arabic, Persian, Urdu And Turkish Origin. Also Classifies Names For Males And Females Separately. Adds Names Of Historical Importance, Commentators On The Quran, Scholars Of Hadth And Jurists.

`On The Day Of Qayamat You Will Be Called By Your Names And The Names Of Your Fathers. Therefore Keep Good Names.'-The Prophet The Complete Book Of Muslim And Parsi Names Is A Practical Guide For Choosing The Perfect Name For Your Child. The Result Of Several Years Of Research, It Is An Erudite And Thorough Compilation Of Approximately 30,000 Names Taken From Ten Languages. With The Actual And The Construed Meanings And The History Or Mythology Associated With The Name Given Against Each Entry, This Is A Precise And Invaluable Sourcebook For Scholars And Lay Readers Alike.

It is very important for infants to keeping good name. When you are choosing name for the child your intention that the child will be blessed with the barakah of that name. Here are some Hadiths to show the importance of choosing a good and correct name: "On the Day of Qiyaamah you will be called by your (own) names and the names of your fathers. Therefore keep good names." Aboo Dawood. Rasoolullah (PBUH) said: "Keep the names of prophets. And the most desirable names by Allah Ta'ala are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan. And names that depict honesty are Haarith (planter) and Hammaam (thoughtful). And the most disliked ones are Harb (battle) and Murrah (bitter)." Aboo Dawood This book has collection of good authenticate Islamic names for baby boys and girls. May Allah Ta'ala guide us on the Right Path.

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.

"This book is an invaluable collection of more than two thousand favorite Muslim names chosen from the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages. This unique compilation of Islamic names describes their origins, transliterations, and meanings in English. Learn about Islamic customs after the birth of a child: adhan and iqamah, tahneek, aqeeqa, circumcision, and naming the newborn. This bilingual collection of favorite Islamic names also includes: ninety-nine divine names of Allah; glorious names of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and other prophets; sacred names of the Prophet Muhammed's (pbuh) family members; names of noble companions of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh); names of torchbearers of Islam: eminent saints, sufi masters, spiritual leaders, and other renowned people of Islamic heritage"--Back cover.