Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.
Breath or Soul
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌfɑs/
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Anfas is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Breath or Soul". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈænˌfɑs/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عَنفاس
ہواؤں کا نام، نزول وحی
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عَنفاس
نفس الهواء، نزول الوحي
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈænˌfɑs/
IPA
/ˈænˌfɑs/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Aqeeq)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Medieval Islamic scholars and poets used the name Anfas to describe the breath of life. The name Anfas carried significant weight in that era.
Medieval period
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Anfas
breath of air, descent of revelation
عَنفاس
ہواؤں کا نام، نزول وحی
عَنفاس
نفس الهواء، نزول الوحي
अनफास
हवा का नाम, वाह्य की नीचाई
عَنفاس
هوایو د هوا، د وحي نولول
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Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.