Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
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shooting star
Pronunciation: AH-rek
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Ariq is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "shooting star". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: AH-rek. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
اریق
اریق کا معنی ہے دوسروں کی دیکھ بھال کرنے والا
Source Language
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أريق
معنى الاسم أريق هو الشخص الذي يغذي
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AH-rek
IPA
/ˈɑːrɪk/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Kathir's Al-Bidayah wa'l-Nihayah, Volume 10, Page 378. Ariq ibn Anas, a companion of the Prophet (pbuh), was one of the first persons to accept Islam in Makkah. He was a member of the Quraysh tribe and played a significant role in the early spread of Islam in Makkah.
610-632 AD
Al-Isabah fi Tamyiz Al-Sahabah by Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani, Volume 3, Page 286. Ariq ibn Amir was a companion of the Prophet (pbuh) who was also known as 'Abdullah ibn Maslamah Al-Hilali. He participated in several battles, including Uhud and Hunayn.
624-632 AD
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Ariq
person who nourishes and takes care of others
اریق
اریق کا معنی ہے دوسروں کی دیکھ بھال کرنے والا
أريق
معنى الاسم أريق هو الشخص الذي يغذي
अरीक
अरीक का अर्थ है दूसरों की देखभाल करने वाला
اریق
اریق د معنی دی چې د خپلو ملګرو پالنه کوونکی
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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.