Traditional Brunei Names

Guidance, right direction

Most beautiful, excellent, good

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

Father of many; a prophet's name

Interpreter, prophet's name

Prosperity, long-lived; also, 'my people are exalted'

Diamond, jewel

Prosperity, good fortune, glory, praise

God hears; heard by God

Glory, might, power, honor, prestige

Beautiful, graceful

Beautiful, handsome, graceful

Beautiful, graceful

Garden, paradise

Jewel, precious stone

Perfection, completeness, excellence

Early born, premature; respected, trustworthy.

Goodness of...

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

night, born at night

Gentle, kind, pleasant, delicate

Softness, tenderness, delicate

Table, dining table, spread with food

Praised, commendable

Fortunate, blessed, auspicious

King, owner, master

Victorious, triumphant

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Beloved, bitter, or 'star of the sea'

Praised, commendable

Praised, commendable

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Caller, announcer (Arabic); hope (Slavic)

Generous, moist, tender

Precious, valuable, esteemed, or highly regarded.

Success, salvation, triumph

Light of the religion

Light of my life

Light

light of

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

Servant of God, or 'bone breaker' in Turkic context

Princess

Justice, fairness, equitable

Supporter, helper, one who aids

Merciful, compassionate

Basil, favored by God, fragrance of paradise

Scent of a sweet-smelling flower (basil)