The Best Popular Muslim Last Names
Muslim last names are found far and wide, all over the globe. These names transgress nationality or ethnicity as Islam is what all these name holders have in common. They have beautiful meanings and usually originate from Islamic history. For example, the world’s most popular Muslim surname is Mohammed or Muhammed. This name comes from the first name of the Muslim Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him). It is a unisex last name as it is taken by both girls and boys.
Muslim last names almost always have a religious connotation. They are taken either from the names of the Prophets of Islam, or they relate in some way to God (Allah).
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the most popular Muslim surnames also follow that order.
Listed below are just some of the most common and popular Muslim last names from around the world.
Most Common Muslim Last Names
In no particular order, we have compiled a list of some of the most common and popular Muslim last names from around the world.
Mohammed/Muhammed
Khan
Ahmed/Ahmad
Ali
Ameen
Abdullah
Hassan
Hussain
Mahmood/Mahmoud
Begum
Noor
Sultan
Islam
Rahman
Akhtar
Malik
Yafai
Ismail
Akbar
Younis
Youssef/Yousuf
Habib
Salam
Miah
Quraishi
Iqbal
Sheikh
Ayoub
Bilal
Isa/Esa
Talib
Imam
Mustafa/Moustafa
Osman
Amir
Afzal
Saleem
Sharif
Abbas
Khalid
Yasin
Mumtaz
Deen
Rasul
Haider
Abbasi
Did you know…?
- Generally, Muslim last names can be taken by both girls and boys. They are not usually confined to a specific gender. This makes picking out the perfect surname a lot easier!
- The most popular Muslim last name across the globe, is Muhammed, taken after the Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him).
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