Traditional Maldives Names

Servant of God

Servant of God

Man, earth

Just, fair, righteous

Settler, rooted, established

Highly praised, one who constantly thanks God

Living, prosperous

Noble, exalted, sublime

Trustworthy, faithful, secure, honest

Trustworthy, honest, faithful

Princess, commander, ruler

Friendly, congenial, good companion

More luminous, brighter; lights

Fragrance, sweet smell, pleasant scent

Most noble, most honorable, distinguished

Supreme, exalted, or names

Powerful, cherished, esteemed, mighty

Bringer of good news, harbinger of good tidings

Good news, good omen

Beloved friend

Religion, faith, devotion

Traditional Maldivian boat, unique to Maldives

Noble, aristocratic

Decisive, arbitrator, judge

Joy, happiness, gladness

Unique, precious pearl, unrivaled

Joyful, happy, glad, delighted

One who distinguishes truth from falsehood

Captivating; daughter of Prophet Muhammad

Excellent, distinguished, virtuous, honorable, superior

Superiority, distinction, excellence

Victorious, triumphant

Distributor, one who divides justly

Rich, wealthy, affluent, independent, self-sufficient

Protector, guardian, memorizer (of the Quran)

Strong, steadfast, lion

Happiness, bliss, flower

handsome, good, benefactor

Life, living one

Most beautiful, excellent, good

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

Father of many; a prophet's name

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

Concern, care, guidance, solicitude

Recognition, knowledge, wisdom

He laughs, or he will laugh

He will laugh; laughter

God hears; heard by God