Muslim Boy Names Starting with R
Picking the right name for a baby boy is a beautiful one that is why we provide you with a selection of Muslim baby boy names where a name has a significant meaning connected with religious, cultural and historical values. List of Muslim boy names starting with ‘R’ has a good combination of traditional and trendy names based on Islam, the holy Quran, and historical figures from Islamic civilization.
Whether you want to name your baby boy to imply strength, wisdom, or kindness, then this list of 100 Muslim boy names starting with “R” will help you pick a name that is religious and has good moral values.
The name of each organization in this list is followed by a pronunciation guide so you know how to pronounce it. These meanings are also given in English and Urdu alongside the names where Urdu meaning is given, it describes the religious and cultural importance of the specific name. You also get basic references to the Quran or any historical personalities in Islamic history, a simple glance will enable you to appreciate each given name. Below is a list of names that has been selected well for parents who want to settle for both a meaningful and beautiful name.
List of muslim boy names
Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Meaning in Urdu | Quranic/Islamic History Reference |
Raheel | Ra-heal | One who shows the way | راستہ دکھانے والا | Name of Prophet Moses (Musa) in Islamic tradition. |
Rami | Ra-mi | Archer | تیر انداز | Symbolizes precision, like the Sahabah in battles. |
Razaq | Ra-zaq | Provider | رزق دینے والا | Allah is the Sustainer, mentioned in Quran (51:58). |
Rahim | Ra-him | Compassionate | مہربان | One of Allah’s names; reflects mercy (Quran 7:56). |
Raees | Ra-ees | Chief, leader | سردار | Reflects leadership qualities found in notable companions. |
Rauf | Ra-uf | Kind, compassionate | مہربان | Reflects the compassion of the Prophet (PBUH) (Quran 9:128). |
Rihan | Ri-han | Sweet basil | خوشبودار پودا | Symbolizes beauty and fragrance, appreciated in Islamic culture. |
Rasheed | Ra-sheed | Rightly guided | صحیح رہنمائی کرنے والا | Represents guidance, akin to the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH). |
Rayyan | Ray-yan | Door of Heaven | جنت کا دروازہ | Name of a gate in Paradise mentioned in Hadith. |
Rida | Ri-da | Contentment | سکون | Reflects a state of peace with Allah’s decree (Quran 3:146). |
Ramzan | Ram-zan | Month of fasting | روزہ رکھنے کا مہینہ | Month of Ramadan, significant in Islam. |
Rasool | Ra-sool | Messenger | پیغامبر | Refers to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a messenger (Quran 3:144). |
Rafi | Ra-fi | Exalted | بلند | Symbolizes high status; similar to the honored Sahabah. |
Razi | Ra-zi | Content | مطمئن | Represents satisfaction and peace in faith. |
Rabee | Ra-bee | Spring | بہار | Symbolizes new beginnings, much like the arrival of Islam. |
Rameez | Ra-meez | Symbol | علامت | Represents identity and honor, akin to the Prophet’s character. |
Raza | Ra-za | Delight | خوشی | Represents joy in faith and community. |
Raab | Ra-ab | The lord; sustainer | رب | Reflects the lordship of Allah. |
Rehan | Re-han | Fragrance | خوشبو | Symbolizes beauty and pleasantness in character. |
Rahmat | Rah-mat | Mercy | رحمت | Allah's mercy; mentioned frequently in the Quran (Quran 21:107). |
Rahil | Ra-hil | Traveler | مسافر | Represents the journey of life and faith. |
Rishan | Ri-shan | Intelligent | ذہین | Reflects wisdom, similar to the learned Sahabah. |
Ruzai | Ru-za-i | Gift from Allah | اللہ کا تحفہ | Symbolizes blessings, like the bounties of Allah. |
Rayen | Ra-yen | Brave; courageous | بہادر | Represents courage, much like the Sahabah in battles. |
Raaz | Raaz | Secret | راز | Represents hidden knowledge, like the wisdom of the Prophet (PBUH). |
Riyad | Ri-yad | Gardens | باغات | Symbolizes paradise and beauty, often referenced in Hadith. |
Reza | Re-za | Satisfaction | اطمینان | Represents contentment and peace in faith. |
Rabeeh | Ra-bee-h | Spring | بہار | Symbolizes renewal and rebirth, much like the new faith. |
Rifat | Ri-faat | Elevation; highness | بلندی | Symbolizes a high status in faith, much like the Prophet (PBUH). |
Rabab | Ra-bab | White cloud | سفید بادل | Symbolizes purity and tranquility, akin to Islamic teachings. |
Rahaf | Ra-haf | Delicate; gentle | نرم و نازک | Reflects softness in character, similar to the Sahabah. |
Raif | Ra-if | Kind | مہربان | Represents compassion and kindness in character. |
Ranya | Ra-nya | To be joyful | خوش ہونے والا | Symbolizes happiness and joy in faith. |
Ramin | Ra-min | Joyous | خوش | Reflects delight in one’s life, similar to the joy found in faith. |
Rishad | Ri-shad | Good guidance | صحیح رہنمائی | Symbolizes the guidance provided by the Prophet (PBUH). |
Radhi | Ra-dhi | Satisfied | مطمئن | Reflects contentment with Allah’s decisions (Quran 9:72). |
Rakesh | Ra-kesh | Lord of the earth | زمین کا خدا | Symbolizes dominion over the earth, reflecting Allah's creation. |
Rasha | Ra-sha | Young; youthful | جوان | Symbolizes vitality and energy in faith. |
Raqeem | Ra-qeem | To write | لکھنا | Represents the act of recording knowledge, as done by Sahabah. |
Rasikh | Ra-sikh | Deep-rooted | جڑ پکڑنے والا | Symbolizes firm beliefs and strong faith in Islam. |
Ramadhan | Ra-ma-dhan | Month of fasting | روزے کا مہینہ | Significant in Islamic tradition as the month of fasting. |
Ra’ees | Ra-ees | Chief; leader | سردار؛ رہنما | Represents the qualities of a leader among notable companions. |
Raghid | Ra-ghid | Comfort | آرام | Reflects the ease and comfort found in faith. |
Rawaz | Ra-waz | Happiness | خوشی | Represents the bliss found in following the path of righteousness. |
Rizwan | Riz-wan | Pleasure; contentment | سکون | Name of the keeper of Heaven, representing satisfaction in faith. |
Rushan | Ru-shan | Light; radiant | روشنی | Symbolizes enlightenment and guidance in Islamic teachings. |
Raed | Ra-ed | Leader; guide | رہنما؛ رہنمائی کرنے والا | Symbolizes leadership and guidance similar to the Prophet (PBUH). |
Rashid | Ra-shid | Rightly guided | صحیح رہنمائی کرنے والا | Represents guidance, as exemplified by the rightly guided caliphs. |
Raqib | Ra-qib | Watchful; guardian | نگرانی کرنے والا | Refers to angels who watch over humans (Quran 50:16). |
Raziq | Ra-ziq | Provider; sustainer | رزق دینے والا | Allah as the sustainer, emphasized in Quran (51:58). |
Ridwan | Rid-wan | Pleasure | سکون | Name of the keeper of Heaven; signifies Allah’s pleasure. |
Ramzi | Ram-zi | Symbolic; sign | علامتی | Represents a sign of hope and faith in Allah. |
Rawafed | Ra-wa-fed | Support | مدد | Represents the support provided by the community of believers. |
Rafaat | Ra-faat | Elevation | بلندی | Represents high status in faith and community. |
Ruhan | Ru-han | Spiritual | روحانی | Symbolizes spirituality and connection to Allah. |
Raafiq | Ra-fiq | Companion; friend | دوست | Represents companionship and brotherhood in Islam. |
Ramil | Ra-mil | Helper | مددگار | Reflects the support and help provided to others in need. |
Rahman | Rah-man | The Beneficent | مہربان | One of Allah's names, emphasizing His mercy (Quran 1:1). |
Rashan | Ra-shan | Righteous | نیک | Represents the righteousness of the Sahabah. |
Raud | Ra-ud | Garden; paradise | باغ | Symbolizes paradise and beauty, often referenced in Hadith. |
Rahiq | Ra-hiq | Pure wine; exquisite drink | خالص شراب | Refers to the drink of Paradise (Quran 76:5). |
Rabah | Ra-bah | To gain; to win | جیتنے والا | Represents success and achievements in life. |
Ramy | Ramy | Archer | تیر انداز | Symbolizes precision and skill in battles. |
Riham | Ri-ham | Dew drops | شبنم | Represents freshness and beauty in faith. |
Raafid | Ra-fid | Rejector; protestor | انکار کرنے والا | Represents standing against oppression, similar to the early Muslims. |
Raas | Ra-as | Head; chief | سردار | Represents leadership, similar to the prominent figures in Islamic history. |
Rifah | Ri-fah | Prosperity | خوشحالی | Represents success and abundance in life. |
Ramid | Ra-mid | Leader; guide | رہنما؛ رہنمائی کرنے والا | Symbolizes guidance similar to the role of the Prophet (PBUH). |
Raami | Ra-mi | Archer | تیر انداز | Symbolizes skill, like the archers in the Battle of Uhud. |
Rafiq | Ra-fiq | Companion; friend | دوست | Represents brotherhood among Muslims, similar to the Sahabah. |
Rabee' | Ra-bee' | Spring | بہار | Symbolizes new beginnings, akin to the birth of Islam. |
Rawdah | Raw-dah | Garden | باغ | Represents paradise, as mentioned in several Hadith. |
Raashid | Ra-shid | Rightly guided | صحیح رہنمائی کرنے والا | Represents being on the right path, similar to the rightly guided caliphs. |
Ridwaan | Rid-waan | Pleasure; acceptance | خوشنودی | Represents the pleasure of Allah, as mentioned in the Quran (Quran 9:72). |
Rayan | Ra-yan | The one who is blessed | خوش قسمت | Represents those who will enter paradise, as mentioned in Hadith. |
Rafan | Ra-fan | High; exalted | بلند | Reflects elevated status, similar to the esteemed companions. |
Raneen | Ra-neen | Sound; echo | صدا | Symbolizes the resonance of faith and teachings in the hearts of believers. |
Riyaz | Ri-yaz | Garden; orchard | باغ | Represents the beauty of nature and paradise in Islam. |
Ranan | Ra-nan | Happy song; melody | خوشی کا گیت | Symbolizes joy and happiness in faith. |
Ramal | Ra-mal | Path; way | راستہ | Reflects guidance in life, similar to the Prophet's teachings. |
Ridha | Rid-ha | Satisfaction | مطمئن | Represents contentment with Allah’s will. |
Rukn | Rukn | Pillar; support | ستون | Symbolizes strength and support in the community of believers. |
Ruwaid | Ru-waid | Gentle; kind | نرم؛ مہربان | Reflects kindness and gentleness in interactions with others. |
Ra’uf | Ra-uf | Kind; compassionate | مہربان | Represents compassion similar to the Prophet’s (PBUH) character. |
Ra'ees | Ra-ees | Chief; leader | سردار؛ رہنما | Represents leadership akin to respected companions of the Prophet (PBUH). |
Rahib | Ra-hib | Devoted; worshipper | متعہد؛ عبادت کرنے والا | Symbolizes devotion to Allah, akin to the dedication of early Muslims. |
Raslan | Ras-lan | Bright; shining | چمکدار | Symbolizes brilliance in character, like the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings. |
Ruwaydah | Ru-way-dah | Gentle; soft | نرم؛ لطیف | Symbolizes kindness, similar to the gentle nature of the Prophet (PBUH). |
Raheem | Ra-heem | The Most Merciful | سب سے رحم دل | One of Allah's names, reflecting His mercy towards His creation. |
Rashad | Ra-shad | Good sense; wisdom | دانشمندی | Reflects sound judgment, akin to the wisdom of the Sahabah. |
Rasil | Ra-sil | Messenger | پیغامبر | Represents one who brings a message, echoing the role of the Prophets. |
Rawaha | Ra-wa-ha | Pleasant breeze | خوشگوار ہوا | Symbolizes comfort and tranquility, like the peace found in faith. |
Rushdi | Rush-di | Rightly guided | راہ راست | Symbolizes being on the right path, as per Quranic guidance. |
Rawid | Ra-wid | Wanderer | مسافر | Represents a traveler, akin to those who migrated for Islam (like the Hijrah). |
Ridhwaan | Rid-hwaan | Acceptance; pleasure | قبولیت؛ خوشنودی | Represents Allah’s acceptance and pleasure (Quran 9:72). |
Rubaid | Ru-baid | Servant of God | خدا کا بندہ | Symbolizes dedication to Allah, reflecting the devotion of early Muslims. |
Rumaithah | Ru-mai-thah | Graceful; serene | خوش اطوار | Reflects grace in character, similar to the noble Sahabah. |
Rumaan | Ru-maan | Pomegranate | انار | Represents the fruit of paradise, mentioned in the Quran (Quran 55:68). |
Rufaida | Ru-fai-da | Support | مدد کرنے والا | Reflects the support offered by the early companions during battles. |
Rashiq | Ra-shiq | Elegant; graceful | خوش اطوار | Represents poise, akin to the composure of the companions in challenging times. |
Rafaqat | Ra-fa-qat | Kindness; gentleness | مہربانی | Reflects compassion and empathy, values emphasized in the Quran. |
Raji | Ra-ji | Hopeful | امید کرنے والا | Symbolizes hope in Allah's mercy and guidance, as emphasized in the Quran. |
Raakin | Ra-kin | Respectful | باعزت | Reflects respect and humility, qualities valued in Islamic teachings. |
Razan | Ra-zan | Calm; composed | پرسکون | Represents serenity and calmness, qualities shown by the companions in difficult times. |
Riad | Ri-ad | Garden; meadows | باغ | Refers to the gardens of paradise, symbolizing eternal peace and bliss. |
Razik | Ra-zik | Sustainer; provider | روزی دینے والا | Reflects Allah as the provider of sustenance, a key aspect of faith (Quran 51:58). |
Rizq | Rizq | Blessing; provision | رزق؛ برکت | Represents divine sustenance and blessings, as emphasized in the Quran. |
Ridwanullah | Rid-wan-ul-lah | Pleasure of Allah | اللہ کی خوشنودی | Represents striving for Allah’s pleasure and acceptance in life and afterlife. |
