A Dictionary of Muslim Names

By Salahuddin Ahmed

Book Overview

A helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names and their meanings

In a well-known hadith, Muhammed advises Muslims that, "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers; so keep beautiful names." Inspired by the teachings of Islam, names fulfill the cherished ambitions of a true Muslim. In The Dictionary of Muslim Names, Salahuddin Ahmed provides a helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names. This lively and informative dictionary lists the original Arabic, Persian, or Turkish spelling, as well as a precise English transliteration. The names' meaning and bearing on Islamic heritage or world history are referenced, along with historical figures who bore the name-an Imaam, a Sultan, a saint-and accompanying illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814706754
• ISBN13: 9780814706756
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Finally...

Finally a good book of Muslim names. Gives, name, meaning and how to pronounce. Good quality binding and therefore durable as you pass it from one person to the next!

Excellent reference for the new muslim parent.

The comprehensive and authentic approach offered by this book is unparallel to any other that I have seen. Full marks go to the author, who has included many Quranic/Arabic/Persian muslim names for both boys and girls. This book is a must if you are a new parent, and consequently pulling your hair out trying to think of a suitable muslim name for your newborn. Further reference to the meaning of these names make this text a good read even for the general public. Do you know what your name means? Certainly a book to be passed on with inhertance!