Muslim
Muslim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who submits to God”.
| Meaning | One who submits to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مسلم |
| Pronunciation | MUS-lim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Central Asia, Caucasus, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Muslim
Muslim means one who submits to God, and it is the word for every follower of Islam. It comes from the root s-l-m, which joins peace with submission. Used as a given name, it reaches far back into Islamic history. The great scholar Imam Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj gathered Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, counted among the two most reliable collections of hadith, while Shia Muslims hold in special honour Muslim ibn ʿAqīl, a cousin of al-Ḥusayn.
Is Muslim a Muslim name?
Muslim is the name of the faithful themselves and was carried by the great hadith scholar Imam Muslim. Of the believers the Quran says: 'He named you Muslims before and in this (revelation)' (Quran 22:78).
How popular is Muslim?
Given in Iraq, Central Asia, the Caucasus and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Muslim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muslim mean?
Muslim means 'One who submits to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muslim a Muslim name?
Muslim is the name of the faithful themselves and was carried by the great hadith scholar Imam Muslim. Of the believers the Quran says: 'He named you Muslims before and in this (revelation)' (Quran 22:78).
How do you pronounce Muslim?
Muslim is pronounced MUS-lim.
Is Muslim a boy or girl name?
Muslim is usually a boy name.