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150+ Sahaba Names for Boys with Urdu & English Meanings

Explore 151 Sahaba names for boys with Arabic spellings, Urdu and English meanings, and brief information about the Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

151 Sahaba names
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Important: Some famous names, such as Abu Bakr and Abu Hurairah, are kunyahs rather than original birth names. Name meanings can also vary according to spelling and Arabic usage.

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Abbad

عباد
English meaning

Devoted worshipper

Urdu meaning

عبادت گزار

Associated Companion

Abbad ibn Bishr

An Ansari Companion known for devotion and courage.

Aban

أبان
English meaning

Clear or distinct

Urdu meaning

واضح، نمایاں

Associated Companion

Aban ibn Sa’id

A Qurayshi Companion who later served the Muslim community.

Abbas

العباس
English meaning

Lion; stern and courageous

Urdu meaning

شیر، بہادر

Associated Companion

Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib

The Prophet’s uncle and a respected member of his family.

Abdullah

عبد الله
English meaning

Servant of Allah

Urdu meaning

اللہ کا بندہ

Associated Companion

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud

A leading Companion known for Quran recitation and knowledge.

Abdur Rahman

عبد الرحمن
English meaning

Servant of the Most Merciful

Urdu meaning

رحمٰن کا بندہ

Associated Companion

Abdur Rahman ibn Awf

One of the ten Companions given glad tidings of Paradise.

Abu Ayyub

أبو أيوب
English meaning

Father of Ayyub; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

ایوب کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Ayyub al-Ansari

The Ansari Companion who hosted the Prophet in Madinah.

Abu Bakr

أبو بكر
English meaning

Father of the young camel; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

نوجوان اونٹ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq

The first caliph and one of the closest Companions.

Abu Darda

أبو الدرداء
English meaning

Father of Darda; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

درداء کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu al-Darda al-Ansari

A Companion known for wisdom, worship and teaching.

Abu Dharr

أبو ذر
English meaning

Father of Dharr; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

ذر کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Dharr al-Ghifari

An early Muslim known for honesty and simplicity.

Abu Hurairah

أبو هريرة
English meaning

Father of the kitten; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

بلی کے بچے کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Hurairah al-Dawsi

A leading narrator of hadith among the Companions.

Abu Lubabah

أبو لبابة
English meaning

Father of Lubabah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

لبابہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Lubabah al-Ansari

An Ansari Companion connected with important events in Madinah.

Abu Mahdhurah

أبو محذورة
English meaning

Father of Mahdhurah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

محذورہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Mahdhurah al-Jumahi

A Companion appointed as a muezzin in Makkah.

Abu Musa

أبو موسى
English meaning

Father of Musa; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

موسیٰ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Musa al-Ash’ari

A Companion known for Quran recitation, teaching and leadership.

Abu Qatadah

أبو قتادة
English meaning

Father of Qatadah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

قتادہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Qatadah al-Ansari

A courageous Ansari Companion and narrator.

Abu Salamah

أبو سلمة
English meaning

Father of Salamah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

سلمہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Salamah Abdullah ibn Abd al-Asad

An early migrant and foster-brother of the Prophet.

Abu Sufyan

أبو سفيان
English meaning

Father of Sufyan; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

سفیان کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Sufyan Sakhr ibn Harb

A Qurayshi leader who accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah.

Abu Talha

أبو طلحة
English meaning

Father of Talha; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

طلحہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Talha al-Ansari

An Ansari Companion known for courage and generosity.

Abu Ubaidah

أبو عبيدة
English meaning

Father of Ubaidah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

عبیدہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Ubaidah Amir ibn al-Jarrah

A trusted commander and one of the ten promised Paradise.

Adi

عدي
English meaning

One who advances or runs swiftly

Urdu meaning

تیزی سے آگے بڑھنے والا

Associated Companion

Adi ibn Hatim

A Companion known for generosity and leadership.

Ali

علي
English meaning

Lofty, elevated and noble

Urdu meaning

بلند مرتبہ، معزز

Associated Companion

Ali ibn Abi Talib

The Prophet’s cousin, son-in-law, fourth caliph and one of the ten promised Paradise.

Ammar

عمار
English meaning

Long-lived; builder

Urdu meaning

طویل عمر والا، تعمیر کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Ammar ibn Yasir

An early Muslim who endured persecution for his faith.

Amr

عمرو
English meaning

Life; long-lived

Urdu meaning

زندگی، طویل عمر والا

Associated Companion

Amr ibn al-As

A Companion known for leadership and military skill.

Anas

أنس
English meaning

Affection and friendliness

Urdu meaning

محبت، انس

Associated Companion

Anas ibn Malik

A famous narrator who served the Prophet for many years.

Aqil

عقيل
English meaning

Intelligent and wise

Urdu meaning

عقل مند، دانا

Associated Companion

Aqil ibn Abi Talib

The Prophet’s cousin and brother of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Arqam

الأرقم
English meaning

A marked or patterned one

Urdu meaning

نشان والا، نمایاں

Associated Companion

Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam

His house was an early meeting place for Muslims in Makkah.

Asim

عاصم
English meaning

Protector and defender

Urdu meaning

محافظ، بچانے والا

Associated Companion

Asim ibn Thabit

An Ansari Companion remembered for courage.

Aws

أوس
English meaning

Gift or grant

Urdu meaning

عطیہ، بخشش

Associated Companion

Aws ibn Khawli

An Ansari Companion who took part in important early events.

Ayman

أيمن
English meaning

Blessed; of the right side

Urdu meaning

بابرکت، دائیں جانب والا

Associated Companion

Ayman ibn Ubayd

A Companion connected with the household of the Prophet.

Ayyash

عياش
English meaning

Lively; one who lives well

Urdu meaning

خوش حال، زندہ دل

Associated Companion

Ayyash ibn Abi Rabi’ah

An early Muslim from Quraysh who migrated for his faith.

Bara

البراء
English meaning

Free from blame; innocent

Urdu meaning

بری الذمہ، پاک

Associated Companion

Al-Bara ibn Malik

An Ansari Companion known for exceptional bravery.

Bashir

بشير
English meaning

Bearer of good news

Urdu meaning

خوش خبری دینے والا

Associated Companion

Bashir ibn Sa’d

An Ansari Companion and father of al-Nu’man ibn Bashir.

Bilal

بلال
English meaning

Moisture and freshness

Urdu meaning

نمی، تازگی

Associated Companion

Bilal ibn Rabah

The famous Companion and first muezzin of Islam.

Buraidah

بريدة
English meaning

Small cloak; traditional Arabic name

Urdu meaning

چھوٹی چادر، روایتی عربی نام

Associated Companion

Buraidah ibn al-Husayb

A Companion who narrated hadith and joined Muslim campaigns.

Dahhak

الضحاك
English meaning

One who smiles or laughs often

Urdu meaning

زیادہ مسکرانے والا

Associated Companion

Al-Dahhak ibn Sufyan

A Companion known as a capable leader among his people.

Dihyah

دحية
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Dihyah al-Kalbi

A Companion who served as an envoy of the Prophet.

Fadl

الفضل
English meaning

Grace, excellence and bounty

Urdu meaning

فضل، برتری، عطا

Associated Companion

Al-Fadl ibn Abbas

The Prophet’s cousin and son of Al-Abbas.

Fayruz

فيروز
English meaning

Turquoise; victorious

Urdu meaning

فیروزہ، کامیاب

Associated Companion

Fayruz al-Daylami

A Companion from Yemen known for supporting Islam.

Habib

حبيب
English meaning

Beloved and dear

Urdu meaning

محبوب، پیارا

Associated Companion

Habib ibn Zayd

An Ansari Companion remembered for firmness in faith.

Hakim

حكيم
English meaning

Wise and judicious

Urdu meaning

حکمت والا، دانا

Associated Companion

Hakim ibn Hizam

A Qurayshi Companion famous for generosity.

Hanzalah

حنظلة
English meaning

A desert plant; classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

ایک صحرائی پودا، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Hanzalah ibn Abi Amir

An Ansari martyr remembered as Ghaseel al-Mala’ikah.

Harith

الحارث
English meaning

Cultivator; one who earns

Urdu meaning

کاشت کار، کمانے والا

Associated Companion

Al-Harith ibn al-Simmah

An Ansari Companion known for courage and loyalty.

Hasan

الحسن
English meaning

Good and handsome

Urdu meaning

اچھا، خوب صورت

Associated Companion

Hasan ibn Ali

The Prophet’s grandson and a respected Companion.

Hassan

حسان
English meaning

Very handsome; one who praises

Urdu meaning

بہت خوب صورت، تعریف کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Hassan ibn Thabit

The poet of the Prophet who defended Islam through poetry.

Hudhayfah

حذيفة
English meaning

A classical Arabic diminutive name

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی تصغیری نام

Associated Companion

Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman

A trusted Companion known for confidential knowledge.

Husayn

الحسين
English meaning

Little handsome one

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا خوب صورت

Associated Companion

Husayn ibn Ali

The Prophet’s grandson and a beloved member of his family.

Ikrimah

عكرمة
English meaning

Female dove; classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

مادہ کبوتر، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl

A Companion known for courage after accepting Islam.

Imran

عمران
English meaning

Prosperity and flourishing

Urdu meaning

آبادی، خوش حالی

Associated Companion

Imran ibn Husayn

A respected Companion and narrator of hadith.

Iyad

عياض
English meaning

Support and reinforcement

Urdu meaning

سہارا، مضبوطی

Associated Companion

Iyad ibn Himar

A Companion from the tribe of Tamim who narrated hadith.

Jabir

جابر
English meaning

Comforter; one who mends

Urdu meaning

دل جوئی کرنے والا، اصلاح کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Jabir ibn Abdullah

A major Ansari narrator of hadith.

Ja’far

جعفر
English meaning

Small river or stream

Urdu meaning

چھوٹی ندی، چشمہ

Associated Companion

Ja’far ibn Abi Talib

The Prophet’s cousin, known as Ja’far al-Tayyar.

Jarir

جرير
English meaning

Rope or rein

Urdu meaning

رسی، لگام

Associated Companion

Jarir ibn Abdullah al-Bajali

A Companion admired for his character and leadership.

Jubayr

جبير
English meaning

Little mender; one who restores

Urdu meaning

اصلاح کرنے والا، جوڑنے والا

Associated Companion

Jubayr ibn Mut’im

A Qurayshi Companion known for knowledge of lineage.

Ka’b

كعب
English meaning

Elevated; a classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

بلند، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Ka’b ibn Malik

An Ansari poet whose story of repentance is well known.

Khabbab

خباب
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Khabbab ibn al-Aratt

An early Muslim who endured severe persecution.

Khalid

خالد
English meaning

Everlasting and enduring

Urdu meaning

ہمیشہ رہنے والا

Associated Companion

Khalid ibn al-Walid

A renowned commander known as the Sword of Allah.

Khubayb

خبيب
English meaning

Little beloved one

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا محبوب، پیارا

Associated Companion

Khubayb ibn Adi

An Ansari Companion remembered for steadfast faith.

Khuzaimah

خزيمة
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، درست معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Khuzaimah ibn Thabit

An Ansari Companion known as Dhu al-Shahadatayn.

Ma’qal

معقل
English meaning

Refuge, shelter or fortress

Urdu meaning

پناہ گاہ، قلعہ

Associated Companion

Ma’qal ibn Yasar

A Companion and narrator associated with Basrah.

Malik

مالك
English meaning

Owner or king

Urdu meaning

مالک، بادشاہ

Associated Companion

Malik ibn al-Huwayrith

A Companion who taught the Prophet’s manner of prayer.

Miqdad

المقداد
English meaning

Measure or appointed amount

Urdu meaning

مقدار، مقرر حصہ

Associated Companion

Al-Miqdad ibn Amr

An early Muslim and courageous Companion.

Muadh

معاذ
English meaning

Protected and sheltered

Urdu meaning

محفوظ، پناہ دیا گیا

Associated Companion

Muadh ibn Jabal

A leading Companion known for knowledge of halal and haram.

Muawiyah

معاوية
English meaning

Young fox; classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

لومڑی کا بچہ، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan

A Companion who served as a scribe and later ruler.

Mughira

المغيرة
English meaning

One who advances or attacks

Urdu meaning

آگے بڑھنے والا

Associated Companion

Al-Mughira ibn Shu’bah

A Companion known for diplomacy and practical wisdom.

Muhammad

محمد
English meaning

Much praised

Urdu meaning

بہت تعریف کیا گیا

Associated Companion

Muhammad ibn Maslamah

An Ansari Companion trusted with important assignments.

Mundhir

المنذر
English meaning

Warner

Urdu meaning

خبردار کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Al-Mundhir ibn Amr

An Ansari leader remembered for service and sacrifice.

Mus’ab

مصعب
English meaning

Strong; able to face hardship

Urdu meaning

مضبوط، مشکل برداشت کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Mus’ab ibn Umayr

An early Muslim and the first envoy-teacher sent to Madinah.

Nafi

نافع
English meaning

Beneficial and useful

Urdu meaning

فائدہ دینے والا

Associated Companion

Nafi ibn Utbah

A Companion who narrated reports about future events.

Nu’aym

نعيم
English meaning

Little comfort or blessing

Urdu meaning

چھوٹی نعمت، آرام

Associated Companion

Nu’aym ibn Mas’ud

A Companion whose strategy helped during the Battle of the Trench.

Nu’man

النعمان
English meaning

A classical Arabic name linked to a red flower

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، سرخ پھول سے منسوب

Associated Companion

Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir

An Ansari Companion and well-known narrator.

Qatadah

قتادة
English meaning

A strong thorny tree

Urdu meaning

ایک مضبوط کانٹے دار درخت

Associated Companion

Qatadah ibn al-Nu’man

An Ansari Companion who fought in early battles.

Qays

قيس
English meaning

Firmness or measure

Urdu meaning

مضبوطی، پیمانہ

Associated Companion

Qays ibn Sa’d

An Ansari leader known for intelligence and generosity.

Rabi’ah

ربيعة
English meaning

Springtime; fourth

Urdu meaning

بہار، چوتھا

Associated Companion

Rabi’ah ibn Ka’b al-Aslami

A Companion who served the Prophet and narrated hadith.

Rafi

رافع
English meaning

One who raises; exalted

Urdu meaning

بلند کرنے والا، بلند مرتبہ

Associated Companion

Rafi ibn Khadij

An Ansari Companion and narrator of hadith.

Sa’d

سعد
English meaning

Happiness and good fortune

Urdu meaning

خوشی، خوش بختی

Associated Companion

Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas

One of the ten promised Paradise and a leading commander.

Sa’id

سعيد
English meaning

Happy and fortunate

Urdu meaning

خوش، خوش نصیب

Associated Companion

Sa’id ibn Zayd

One of the ten Companions promised Paradise.

Sahl

سهل
English meaning

Easy, gentle and smooth

Urdu meaning

آسان، نرم

Associated Companion

Sahl ibn Sa’d

A long-lived Ansari Companion and hadith narrator.

Salim

سالم
English meaning

Safe, sound and peaceful

Urdu meaning

محفوظ، سلامت

Associated Companion

Salim mawla Abi Hudhayfah

An early Muslim known for Quran recitation.

Salman

سلمان
English meaning

Safe and secure

Urdu meaning

محفوظ، سلامت

Associated Companion

Salman al-Farisi

A Companion known for wisdom and the trench strategy.

Samurah

سمرة
English meaning

Acacia tree

Urdu meaning

کیکر کا درخت

Associated Companion

Samurah ibn Jundub

A Companion and narrator of hadith.

Shaddad

شداد
English meaning

Strong and firm

Urdu meaning

مضبوط، سخت

Associated Companion

Shaddad ibn Aws

An Ansari Companion known for wisdom and narration.

Shurahbil

شرحبيل
English meaning

A classical Semitic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم سامی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Shurahbil ibn Hasanah

A Companion and commander in the early Muslim armies.

Suhayb

صهيب
English meaning

Reddish-haired; a classical diminutive name

Urdu meaning

سرخی مائل بالوں والا، قدیم نام

Associated Companion

Suhayb al-Rumi

An early Muslim known for sacrifice during migration.

Talha

طلحة
English meaning

A type of tree

Urdu meaning

ایک قسم کا درخت

Associated Companion

Talha ibn Ubaydillah

One of the ten Companions promised Paradise.

Tamim

تميم
English meaning

Complete, strong and perfect

Urdu meaning

مکمل، مضبوط

Associated Companion

Tamim al-Dari

A Companion known for worship and narration.

Thabit

ثابت
English meaning

Firm and steadfast

Urdu meaning

ثابت قدم، مضبوط

Associated Companion

Thabit ibn Qays

An Ansari orator known as the speaker of the Prophet.

Thawban

ثوبان
English meaning

One who returns

Urdu meaning

لوٹنے والا

Associated Companion

Thawban mawla Rasulillah

A devoted Companion who served the Prophet.

Tufayl

الطفيل
English meaning

Little one; a classical diminutive name

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا، قدیم تصغیری نام

Associated Companion

Al-Tufayl ibn Amr al-Dawsi

A tribal leader who invited his people to Islam.

Ubadah

عبادة
English meaning

Worship and devotion

Urdu meaning

عبادت، بندگی

Associated Companion

Ubadah ibn al-Samit

An Ansari Companion, teacher and judge.

Ubayy

أبيّ
English meaning

Dignified; one who refuses humiliation

Urdu meaning

باوقار، ذلت قبول نہ کرنے والا

Associated Companion

Ubayy ibn Ka’b

A leading Quran reciter and scribe among the Companions.

Ukashah

عكاشة
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، درست معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Ukashah ibn Mihsan

A Companion known for courage and glad tidings.

Umair

عمير
English meaning

Little flourishing one

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا خوش حال

Associated Companion

Umair ibn Wahb

A Qurayshi Companion whose life changed after accepting Islam.

Umar

عمر
English meaning

Long life and flourishing

Urdu meaning

طویل زندگی، آبادی

Associated Companion

Umar ibn al-Khattab

The second caliph and one of the ten promised Paradise.

Urwah

عروة
English meaning

Strong handle or support

Urdu meaning

مضبوط سہارا، دستہ

Associated Companion

Urwah ibn Mas’ud al-Thaqafi

A respected leader who accepted Islam and called his people.

Usama

أسامة
English meaning

Lion

Urdu meaning

شیر

Associated Companion

Usama ibn Zayd

A young Companion appointed to lead an army.

Uthman

عثمان
English meaning

Young bustard bird; classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

ایک پرندے کا بچہ، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Uthman ibn Affan

The third caliph and one of the ten promised Paradise.

Utbah

عتبة
English meaning

Threshold

Urdu meaning

دہلیز

Associated Companion

Utbah ibn Ghazwan

An early Muslim and commander who helped establish Basrah.

Wahshi

وحشي
English meaning

Wild or untamed

Urdu meaning

جنگلی، بے قابو

Associated Companion

Wahshi ibn Harb

A Companion who accepted Islam after the conquest of Makkah.

Wathilah

واثلة
English meaning

Connection or close link

Urdu meaning

تعلق، مضبوط رابطہ

Associated Companion

Wathilah ibn al-Asqa

A Companion and narrator who lived in Syria.

Yasir

ياسر
English meaning

Easy-going; one for whom things are easy

Urdu meaning

آسان مزاج، جس کے لیے آسانی ہو

Associated Companion

Yasir ibn Amir

An early Muslim and father of Ammar ibn Yasir.

Zayd

زيد
English meaning

Growth and increase

Urdu meaning

بڑھوتری، اضافہ

Associated Companion

Zayd ibn Harithah

A beloved Companion closely connected with the Prophet’s household.

Zubayr

الزبير
English meaning

Strong and wise

Urdu meaning

مضبوط، دانا

Associated Companion

Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam

One of the ten Companions promised Paradise.

Harithah

حارثة
English meaning

Cultivator or one who earns

Urdu meaning

کاشت کار، کمانے والا

Associated Companion

Harithah ibn al-Nu’man

An Ansari Companion from Madinah.

Hisham

هشام
English meaning

Generosity; a classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

سخاوت، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Hisham ibn Hakim

A Qurayshi Companion remembered in reports about Quran recitation.

Hubab

الحباب
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Al-Hubab ibn al-Mundhir

An Ansari Companion known for giving practical advice at Badr.

Julaybib

جليبيب
English meaning

A classical diminutive Arabic name

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی تصغیری نام

Associated Companion

Julaybib

A Companion remembered in hadith for faith and sacrifice.

Jundub

جندب
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Jundub ibn Abdullah al-Bajali

A Companion and narrator of hadith.

Khawwat

خوات
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Khawwat ibn Jubayr

An Ansari Companion from Madinah.

Khunays

خنيس
English meaning

A classical diminutive Arabic name

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی تصغیری نام

Associated Companion

Khunays ibn Hudhafah

An early Muslim who migrated for his faith.

Labid

لبيد
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Labid ibn Rabi’ah

A famous Arab poet who accepted Islam.

Maan

معن
English meaning

Benefit, help or assistance

Urdu meaning

فائدہ، مدد

Associated Companion

Ma’n ibn Adi

An Ansari Companion who supported the Muslim community in Madinah.

Marthad

مرثد
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Marthad ibn Abi Marthad

An early Muslim associated with missions from Madinah.

Munqidh

منقذ
English meaning

Rescuer or deliverer

Urdu meaning

بچانے والا، نجات دینے والا

Associated Companion

Munqidh ibn Amr

A Companion from Madinah.

Ala

العلاء
English meaning

Highness and excellence

Urdu meaning

بلندی، فضیلت

Associated Companion

Al-Ala ibn al-Hadrami

A Companion who served as an envoy and governor in the early Muslim community.

Alqamah

علقمة
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Alqamah ibn Mujazziz

A Companion who was appointed to lead military expeditions.

Amir

عامر
English meaning

Prosperous; one who builds or inhabits

Urdu meaning

آباد، خوش حال

Associated Companion

Amir ibn Fuhayrah

An early Muslim closely connected with the period of the Hijrah.

Bishr

بشر
English meaning

Cheerfulness and good news

Urdu meaning

خوشی، بشارت

Associated Companion

Bishr ibn al-Bara

An Ansari Companion from Madinah.

Dhimad

ضماد
English meaning

Bandage or dressing

Urdu meaning

پٹی، مرہم پٹی

Associated Companion

Dhimad al-Azdi

A man from Azd who accepted Islam after meeting the Prophet.

Fudalah

فضالة
English meaning

Excellence and bounty

Urdu meaning

فضیلت، عطا

Associated Companion

Fudalah ibn Ubayd

An Ansari Companion and narrator of hadith.

Ghalib

غالب
English meaning

Victorious and dominant

Urdu meaning

غالب، فتح پانے والا

Associated Companion

Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laythi

A Companion who was entrusted with military expeditions.

Nuaiman

نعيمان
English meaning

Little blessing or comfort

Urdu meaning

چھوٹی نعمت، آرام

Associated Companion

Nu’ayman ibn Amr

An Ansari Companion remembered in reports from Madinah.

Addas

عداس
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، درست معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Addas of Ta’if

A man from Nineveh who met the Prophet ﷺ at Ta’if and accepted Islam.

Aflah

أفلح
English meaning

Successful; one who succeeds

Urdu meaning

کامیاب، کامیابی پانے والا

Associated Companion

Aflah

An early Muslim remembered among those who suffered persecution for Islam.

Abu Bakra

أبو بكرة
English meaning

A famous kunyah

Urdu meaning

مشہور کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Bakra Nufay’

A Companion from Ta’if who became known as a narrator of hadith.

Abu Hudhaifa

أبو حذيفة
English meaning

Father of Hudhaifa; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

حذیفہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Hudhaifa ibn Utbah

An early Muslim Companion who fought at Badr and was later martyred at Yamamah.

Abu Jandal

أبو جندل
English meaning

Father of Jandal; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

جندل کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Jandal ibn Suhayl

A Companion remembered for his hardship and steadfastness around the time of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.

Ubayda

عبيدة
English meaning

Little servant; a classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا خادم، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Ubayda ibn al-Harith

An early Muhajir Companion who fought at Badr and was among its martyrs.

Abu Juhayfah

أبو جحيفة
English meaning

Father of Juhayfah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

جحیفہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Juhayfah Wahb ibn Abdullah

A young Companion who heard and narrated hadith from the Prophet ﷺ.

Abu Barzah

أبو برزة
English meaning

A famous Arabic kunyah

Urdu meaning

مشہور عربی کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Barzah al-Aslami

A Companion who participated in Muslim campaigns and narrated hadith from the Prophet ﷺ.

Abu Dujana

أبو دجانة
English meaning

Father of Dujana; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

دجانہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Dujana Simak ibn Kharasha

An Ansari Companion known for bravery and for defending the Prophet ﷺ at the Battle of Uhud.

Abu Rafi’

أبو رافع
English meaning

Father of Rafi’; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

رافع کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Rafi’ al-Qibti

A Companion and freedman of the Prophet ﷺ who lived in Madinah and narrated hadith.

Abu Sa’id

أبو سعيد
English meaning

Father of Sa’id; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

سعید کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri

An Ansari Companion and one of the well-known narrators of hadith.

Abu Umamah

أبو أمامة
English meaning

Father of Umamah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

امامہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Umamah al-Bahili

A Companion who narrated many hadith from the Prophet ﷺ.

Suraqah

سراقة
English meaning

A classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Suraqah ibn Malik

A Companion remembered for pursuing the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah and later accepting Islam.

Itban

عتبان
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Itban ibn Malik

An Ansari Companion who participated in the Battle of Badr and led his people in prayer.

Zuhayr

زهير
English meaning

Little flower or blossom

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا پھول، کلی

Associated Companion

Zuhayr ibn Surad

A Companion from Hawazin who is mentioned among the early Muslim narrators.

Zahir

زاهر
English meaning

Bright, shining and radiant

Urdu meaning

روشن، چمکدار

Associated Companion

Zahir ibn Haram

A Companion from the desert who was known to the Prophet ﷺ and is mentioned in reports of his affection toward him.

Mahmud

محمود
English meaning

Praised and commendable

Urdu meaning

تعریف کیا گیا، قابل تعریف

Associated Companion

Mahmud ibn al-Rabi

A young Companion who remembered an incident with the Prophet ﷺ from his childhood and later narrated hadith.

Al-Bara

البراء
English meaning

Free from blame; innocent

Urdu meaning

بری، بے قصور

Associated Companion

Al-Bara ibn Malik

An Ansari Companion and brother of Anas ibn Malik, famous for exceptional courage in battle.

Mihja

مهجع
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Mihja ibn Salih

An early Muslim who was freed from slavery and became the first Muslim martyr at the Battle of Badr.

Kulthum

كلثوم
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Kulthum ibn al-Hadm

An Ansari Companion of Quba who hosted the Prophet ﷺ after the Hijrah.

Thumama

ثمامة
English meaning

A type of desert plant; classical Arabic name

Urdu meaning

ایک صحرائی پودا، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Thumama ibn Uthal

A powerful leader of Banu Hanifa who accepted Islam after meeting the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah.

As’ad

أسعد
English meaning

Happier; more fortunate

Urdu meaning

زیادہ خوش نصیب، خوش بخت

Associated Companion

As’ad ibn Zurara

An early Ansari leader and one of the first people of Madinah to embrace Islam.

Usayd

أسيد
English meaning

Little lion; a classical diminutive name

Urdu meaning

چھوٹا شیر، قدیم عربی نام

Associated Companion

Usayd ibn Hudayr

An Ansari leader whose acceptance of Islam helped spread Islam among his people.

Buraydah

بريدة
English meaning

A classical Arabic name; exact meaning varies

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی نام، معنی مختلف ہیں

Associated Companion

Buraydah ibn al-Husayb

A tribal leader who met the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah and embraced Islam.

Safwan

صفوان
English meaning

Smooth rock or pure stone

Urdu meaning

ہموار پتھر، صاف چٹان

Associated Companion

Safwan ibn Umayyah

A Qurayshi leader who later accepted Islam and became one of the Companions.

Umayr

عمير
English meaning

A classical diminutive Arabic name

Urdu meaning

قدیم عربی تصغیری نام

Associated Companion

Umayr ibn Wahb

A Qurayshi man who once opposed Islam but later accepted it and became a devoted Companion.

Urwa

عروة
English meaning

Strong support; firm handle

Urdu meaning

مضبوط سہارا، مضبوط گرفت

Associated Companion

Urwa ibn Masud

A respected leader of Thaqif who embraced Islam and was killed while calling his people to Islam.

Uqbah

عقبة
English meaning

End of a path; mountain pass

Urdu meaning

راستے کا اختتام، پہاڑی راستہ

Associated Companion

Uqbah ibn Amir

A Companion and hadith narrator who spent time with the Prophet ﷺ and later served the Muslim community.

Abu Tha’labah

أبو ثعلبة
English meaning

Father of Tha’labah; a kunyah

Urdu meaning

ثعلبہ کے باپ، کنیت

Associated Companion

Abu Tha’labah al-Khushani

A Companion who narrated several hadith directly from the Prophet ﷺ.

Tulayha

طليحة
English meaning

Diminutive form of Talha

Urdu meaning

طلحہ کی تصغیر، چھوٹا طلحہ

Associated Companion

Tulayha ibn Khuwaylid

He embraced Islam, later apostatized and claimed prophethood, then sincerely returned to Islam and fought for the Muslims.

Zayd ibn Arqam

زيد بن أرقم
English meaning

Zayd means growth and increase

Urdu meaning

زید کا مطلب بڑھوتری اور اضافہ

Associated Companion

Zayd ibn Arqam

A young Ansari Companion whose truthful report about the hypocrites was confirmed by revelation.

What Are Sahaba Names for Boys?

Sahaba names for boys are names associated with the male Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Sahaba were Muslims who met the Prophet ﷺ, believed in him and followed Islam during his lifetime.

Many Muslim parents choose Sahabi names for their baby boys because these names are connected with important figures in Islamic history. The Companions are remembered for qualities such as faith, courage, knowledge, generosity, patience and service to Islam.

This list of Sahaba names for boys includes Arabic spellings, English meanings, Urdu meanings and brief information about the Companion associated with each name, helping parents compare meaningful Islamic names more easily.

How to Choose a Sahabi Name for Your Son

When choosing a Sahabi name for your baby boy, first check the correct Arabic spelling and pronunciation. Then learn the meaning of the name and make sure it has a good and suitable meaning.

It is also helpful to learn about the Companion connected with the name. Some Sahaba were known for knowledge, courage, generosity, leadership, patience or strong faith.

Finally, choose a name that your family can pronounce easily and that works well in your language and country. You can use the search and filters above to compare Sahaba names by meaning, category and starting letter.

Birth Names and Kunyahs in Sahaba Names

Not every famous Sahaba name was the Companion’s original birth name. Some well-known names, especially those beginning with Abu, are kunyahs rather than birth names.

A kunyah is a respectful Arabic form of address that usually means “father of” followed by another name. Examples include Abu Bakr, Abu Hurairah, Abu Ayyub and Abu Ubaidah.

When choosing a Sahabi name for your son, it is useful to know whether the name is a birth name or a kunyah. Both may be well known in Islamic history, but they are not always the same type of name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sahaba mean in Islam?

Sahaba is the plural Arabic term used for the Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Islamic history, the Sahaba were Muslims who met the Prophet ﷺ, believed in him and followed Islam during his lifetime.

Can I name my baby boy after a Sahabi?

Yes. Many Muslim families choose Sahaba names for their baby boys because these names are connected with respected Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Before choosing a name, check its correct spelling, pronunciation and meaning.

Are Abu Bakr and Abu Hurairah birth names or kunyahs?

Abu Bakr and Abu Hurairah are famous kunyahs rather than their original birth names. A kunyah is a respectful Arabic form of address that usually begins with Abu, meaning “father of.”

Why do Sahaba names have different English spellings?

Sahaba names can have different English spellings because Arabic letters and sounds may be written in more than one way in English. For example, Uthman may also be written as Usman or Othman, and Zubayr may also be written as Zubair.

What are some popular Sahaba names for baby boys?

Popular Sahaba names for baby boys include Abdullah, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Hamza, Bilal, Anas, Ammar, Salman, Khalid, Talha and Zubayr. Parents may also compare the meaning, Arabic spelling and the Companion connected with each name before making a final choice.

Do Sahaba name meanings always have one fixed meaning?

No. The meaning of a Sahaba name may vary depending on the Arabic root, spelling, historical usage and English or Urdu translation. For this reason, parents should treat some translated meanings as approximate rather than absolute.