Name meaning
Muslim
a Muslim who obeys God, obedient and peaceful.
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Name meaning and origin
The name Muslim is of Arabic origin and comes from the word "muslim" (مسلم). The word derives from the root s-l-m, which combines the meanings of submission, health, and peace. "Muslim" means "one who submits to God", "obedient", "peaceful", that is, Muslim. The words Islam and salam also derive from the same root.
In Azerbaijan, Muslim is chosen as a name carrying religious meaning, and its feminine form is used as Muslimah. The word "Muslim" appears in the Quran in the sense of a believer who submits [to God], but it is not directly attributed to a person as a name. From an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on bearing the name; its meaning is positive.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Muslim
- Pronunciation
- mys.ˈlim
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Muslim?
Muslim: it means one who submits to God, obedient, peaceful, that is, a Muslim. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Muslim mentioned in the Quran?
The word "Muslim" is used in the Quran in the sense of a believer who submits; as a person's name it does not appear directly. There is no prohibition on it from an Islamic standpoint.Is Muslim a boy name or a girl name?
Muslim is a boy name.