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.
shade, shadow
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪl/
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Zill is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "shade". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈzɪl/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
زِلّ
ظل
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
زِلّ
shadow
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈzɪl/
IPA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zill_(name)
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Khaldun describes Zill-i-Sultan as the royal umbrella borne by the sultan during his public appearances. This symbolized the ruler's power and authority over his subjects.
14th century
In Ottoman Empire, the Zill-i Shahanshah (Royal Umbrella) was a symbol of imperial power and grandeur. It was a large, elaborately decorated umbrella carried by the sultan during ceremonial processions and public appearances.
16th to 19th century
Translations
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Zill
shadow
زِلّ
ظل
زِلّ
shadow
झिल्ला
झिल्ला
زل
خود
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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.