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Arabic-English names for boys
Adam
Adel
Aidan
Anna
Asher
Barr
Basil
Baz
Damian
Daniel
Dean
Faris
Jan
Jed
Shad
Tobias
Ward
Zain
Zeke
Arabic-English masculine names from the /r/namenerds subreddit
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Additional Arabic-English results
Masculine Arabic names that may also be English words
The following names often appeared in English language web pages. That means that they are either English words, or names which are very familiar to English speakers.
Masculine English names that may also be Arabic words
These names often appeared in Arabic language web pages.
Fuzzy matches
These are names that would have been the same between the languages, if it hadn't been for a single character difference. Each entry shows an approximate match with the Arabic name on the left, and the English name on the right.
Arabic-English names popular in both
Names from this page that appear in the official baby name statistics of both a Arabic-speaking and a English-speaking country.
| Name | Arabic | English |
|---|---|---|
| Adam | #3 boys Jordan 2020 | #13 boys Canada (Ontario) 2024 |
| Faris | #26 boys Jordan 2020 | #379 boys England and Wales 2025 |
Featured in baby name books
Adam
Adam is a Hebrew name meaning “man” and tied to the word for earth, often rendered “of the red earth.” In the Bible, Adam was the first man, formed from dust and placed in Eden with Eve as his partner.
Adel
Adel has Germanic roots meaning “noble” or “brave,” though one book also gives a Hebrew meaning, “God is everlasting.”
Aidan
Aidan is a traditional Irish name meaning “fire,” “fiery,” or “little flame,” a diminutive of Aodh. The monk Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne trained on Iona, then set up a monastery on Lindisfarne, a tidal island, and worked to convert the north of England during the 600s.
Anna
Anna is a form of Hannah and Ann, meaning “grace” or a woman favored by God. In the Gospel of Luke, Anna is an elderly widow and prophetess at the Jerusalem temple who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah.
Asher
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning “happy,” “fortunate,” or “blessed.” In Genesis Asher is Jacob’s eighth son, born to Zilpah, and his tribe settled in a fertile land promised rich food.
Basil
Basil is from Greek and means “royal” or “kingly,” deriving from Basilios. Famous Basils include actor Basil Rathbone, Saint Basil, and John Cleese’s hotel manager Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers.
Baz
Baz is given as an Irish Gaelic name meaning “fair-haired.”
Damian
Damian is a Greek name meaning “to tame” or “one who subdues.” Saint Damian, martyred with his brother Cosmas, is the patron of hairdressers, and the name is related to Damon.
Daniel
Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my judge,” with Dan and Danny as nicknames. The biblical Daniel was an exiled Israelite who rose in Babylon by interpreting dreams and survived a night in the lion's den.
Dean
Dean is an English name meaning “valley.” Dean can also refer to a church or university official.
Faris
Faris is an Arabic name meaning “horseman” or “knight.”
Jan
Jan is a form of John and means “God is gracious” or “God is good,” also used for girls as a version of Janet or Janice. Jan carries a Hindi meaning too, “leader of people.”
Jed
Jed is a short version of Jedidiah, Hebrew for “beloved of God.”
Shad
In Battle Beyond the Stars, Shad is a peace-loving native of Akir who recruits a band of space mercenaries to free his planet from a tyrant.
Tobias
Tobias is a Hebrew name meaning “God is good,” with Toby as its classic nickname and Tobiah and Tobin as related forms. In the Book of Tobit, Tobias travels with the angel Raphael, defeats a demon, and marries Sarah.
Ward
Ward is an English surname meaning “guardian,” “watchman,” or “observer,” with Warde and Warden as variants.
Zain
Zain is an Arabic name meaning “the handsome son,” related to Zane.
Zeke
Zeke is a form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew, meaning “strength of God” or “God will strengthen.” Zeke began as a nickname and became a name in its own right, though one book suggests using Ezekiel so a boy has options.
These lists are only intended to give you name ideas. Make sure to further research each name, as some may have negative connotations.
All of the suggested Arabic-English names on this page are matched solely on their written form — pronunciation may differ.