Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
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Gentle fragrance
Pronunciation: ah-REEJ
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Areej is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Gentle fragrance". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-REEJ. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عریج
پھول کی جھلک کی طرح، جس میں ایک خوشبواتی پودا ہوتا ہے جو خوشبو کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے
Source Language
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عريج
نبات ذو رائحة نفاذة، يُستخدم كمصدر لاسم المرأة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-REEJ
IPA
/ˈɑː.riːdʒ/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
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 Areej bint Jameelah (d. 652 CE) was a prominent female companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Areej carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
Translations
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Areej
A plant with a fragrant scent, used as a source name for a woman, inspired by its fragrance and beauty
عریج
پھول کی جھلک کی طرح، جس میں ایک خوشبواتی پودا ہوتا ہے جو خوشبو کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے
عريج
نبات ذو رائحة نفاذة، يُستخدم كمصدر لاسم المرأة
अरीज
एक फूल जिसकी सुगंध बहुत ही अच्छी होती है, जिसका उपयोग सुगंधित वस्तुओं में किया जाता है
عريج
په پښتو کې د تلونو رنګ وده، چې د خواړو د رنګ پر ځلېږي
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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.