In the Maldives, names aren’t just names—they’re currency. They hold weight in conversations, on paper, and in the unspoken layers of island life. A name can trace your roots, reveal your religion, even hint at your social standing, all in a few syllables. You can’t separate a person from their name here, because it’s often the first line of their story.
Take a walk through Malé or one of the outer islands, and you’ll start noticing the rhythm. Names like Ameen, Mariyam, Yoosuf, Liyaan—they carry Arabic foundations but have evolved through Dhivehi phonetics. That mix isn’t an accident. It’s what happens when a 100% Muslim nation filters Islamic culture through centuries of ocean-crossed trade, oral tradition, and tight-knit community life. And trust me, when Maldivian baby names are chosen, they’re not picked off a trending list. They’re discussed, debated, and often blessed.
Boys Names (100+)
| Name | Meaning/Origin | Name | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed | Praiseworthy (Arabic) | Amir | Prince/Commander (Arabic) |
| Ali | Noble/Exalted (Arabic) | Anwar | Luminous (Arabic) |
| Abdul | Servant of (Arabic) | Asim | Protector (Arabic) |
| Adnan | Settler (Arabic) | Azim | Great/Magnificent (Arabic) |
| Akram | Most generous (Arabic) | Bashir | Bearer of good news (Arabic) |
| Amjad | Most glorious (Arabic) | Faiz | Victorious (Arabic) |
| Areef | Learned/Wise (Arabic) | Faisal | Judge/Decisive (Arabic) |
| Asad | Lion (Arabic) | Fareed | Unique (Arabic) |
| Athif | Compassionate (Arabic) | Gasim | Handsome (Arabic) |
| Azaan | Call to prayer (Arabic) | Hasan | Beautiful/Good (Arabic) |
| Badhuru | Full moon (Dhivehi) | Hassan | Beautiful/Good (Arabic) |
| Dhanish | Wise (Dhivehi) | Hussein | Beautiful/Good (Arabic) |
| Easa | Jesus (Arabic) | Ibrahim | Abraham (Arabic) |
| Fayaz | Generous (Arabic) | Ismail | God will hear (Arabic) |
| Hafiz | Guardian/Memorizer (Arabic) | Jaleel | Majestic (Arabic) |
| Hameed | Praiseworthy (Arabic) | Jameel | Beautiful (Arabic) |
| Hamza | Lion (Arabic) | Khaleel | Friend (Arabic) |
| Hashim | Crusher of evil (Arabic) | Majid | Glorious (Arabic) |
| Hussain | Beautiful/Good (Arabic) | Mansoor | Victorious (Arabic) |
| Imran | Prosperity (Arabic) | Maumoon | Believer (Arabic) |
| Irfan | Knowledge (Arabic) | Mohamed | Praised one (Arabic) |
| Isham | High/Elevated (Arabic) | Moosa | Moses (Arabic) |
| Jamaal | Beauty (Arabic) | Muaz | Protected (Arabic) |
| Kareem | Generous (Arabic) | Mubin | Clear/Evident (Arabic) |
| Latheef | Kind/Gentle (Arabic) | Muhsin | Beneficent (Arabic) |
| Maail | Inclined toward (Arabic) | Muneer | Luminous (Arabic) |
| Mariyam | Beloved (Arabic) | Musthafa | Chosen one (Arabic) |
| Nasheed | Song/Anthem (Arabic) | Naeem | Blessing (Arabic) |
| Omar | Flourishing (Arabic) | Naseem | Breeze (Arabic) |
| Rafeeq | Companion (Arabic) | Naushad | Happy (Persian) |
| Rasheed | Guided (Arabic) | Niyaz | Prayer/Gift (Persian) |
| Riyaz | Gardens (Arabic) | Qasim | Distributor (Arabic) |
| Saeed | Happy/Lucky (Arabic) | Raees | Leader/Chief (Arabic) |
| Saleem | Safe/Sound (Arabic) | Rameez | Symbol (Arabic) |
| Shareef | Noble/Honorable (Arabic) | Rashad | Good guidance (Arabic) |
| Thasleem | Submission (Arabic) | Razeen | Composed/Dignified (Arabic) |
| Umar | Life/Long-lived (Arabic) | Riyaaz | Gardens (Arabic) |
| Waheed | Unique (Arabic) | Sabir | Patient (Arabic) |
| Yamin | Right hand (Arabic) | Sadhiq | Truthful (Arabic) |
| Yoosuf | Joseph (Arabic) | Salim | Safe (Arabic) |
| Zahir | Apparent/Bright (Arabic) | Shameem | Fragrance (Arabic) |
| Zaid | Growth (Arabic) | Shifan | Healing (Arabic) |
| Ziyad | Abundance (Arabic) | Thalal | Dew (Arabic) |
| Afeef | Chaste/Pure (Arabic) | Thaufeeq | Success (Arabic) |
| Ashraf | Most noble (Arabic) | Usman | Baby bustard (Arabic) |
| Athif | Sympathetic (Arabic) | Wajid | Finder (Arabic) |
| Faahim | Intelligent (Arabic) | Waseem | Handsome (Arabic) |
| Fathih | Conqueror (Arabic) | Yaameen | Right side (Arabic) |
| Habeeb | Beloved (Arabic) | Zaeem | Leader (Arabic) |
| Hanee | Happy (Arabic) | Zubair | Strong (Arabic) |
Girls Names (100+)
| Name | Meaning/Origin | Name | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha | Living/Alive (Arabic) | Amina | Trustworthy (Arabic) |
| Aminath | Trustworthy (Arabic) | Asma | Supreme (Arabic) |
| Farah | Joy/Happiness (Arabic) | Fathmath | Weaning (Arabic) |
| Hawwa | Eve/Living (Arabic) | Khadija | Premature child (Arabic) |
| Mariyam | Beloved (Arabic) | Naeema | Blessing (Arabic) |
| Rugiyya | Ascension (Arabic) | Shafa | Healing (Arabic) |
| Azeeza | Precious/Dear (Arabic) | Fareeda | Unique (Arabic) |
| Haleemath | Gentle/Patient (Arabic) | Hussaina | Beautiful (Arabic) |
| Jameela | Beautiful (Arabic) | Latheefa | Kind/Gentle (Arabic) |
| Maryam | Mary/Beloved (Arabic) | Naseema | Breeze (Arabic) |
| Rahma | Mercy (Arabic) | Shaheeda | Witness (Arabic) |
| Zahra | Flower/Bright (Arabic) | Zainab | Fragrant flower (Arabic) |
| Afaaf | Chastity (Arabic) | Bushra | Good news (Arabic) |
| Dheena | Religion (Arabic) | Fazeela | Virtuous (Arabic) |
| Haleema | Gentle/Patient (Arabic) | Hafsah | Young lioness (Arabic) |
| Ifaada | Benefit (Arabic) | Jameeya | Beautiful (Arabic) |
| Kareema | Generous (Arabic) | Leela | Night (Arabic) |
| Maeesha | Life (Arabic) | Nadheefa | Clean (Arabic) |
| Raheema | Merciful (Arabic) | Sakeena | Tranquility (Arabic) |
| Thasleema | Submission (Arabic) | Waheeda | Unique (Arabic) |
| Yumna | Good fortune (Arabic) | Zeeniya | Beautiful (Arabic) |
| Aafiya | Health/Well-being (Arabic) | Faahima | Intelligent (Arabic) |
| Habeeba | Beloved (Arabic) | Ineeza | Pure (Arabic) |
| Luthfiyya | Kindness (Arabic) | Muneera | Luminous (Arabic) |
| Nafeesa | Precious (Arabic) | Raeesa | Leader (Arabic) |
| Shareefa | Noble (Arabic) | Theeba | Repentance (Arabic) |
| Waseema | Beautiful (Arabic) | Yasmeena | Jasmine (Arabic) |
| Zubaida | Excellent (Arabic) | Aneesa | Friendly (Arabic) |
| Dhonmanik | Precious gem (Dhivehi) | Fauzeya | Successful (Arabic) |
| Haaneefa | True believer (Arabic) | Ifthikar | Pride (Arabic) |
| Juhaina | Young woman (Arabic) | Lubnaa | Storax tree (Arabic) |
| Muneeba | One who repents (Arabic) | Nadheeha | Warner (Arabic) |
| Rafia | Exalted (Arabic) | Saaraa | Princess (Arabic) |
| Thuha | Pure/Spotless (Arabic) | Waheeba | Giver (Arabic) |
| Yaasira | Wealthy (Arabic) | Zeeshan | Magnificent (Persian) |
| Amaani | Wishes (Arabic) | Fareeha | Happy (Arabic) |
| Hadheeqa | Garden (Arabic) | Inaya | Care/Concern (Arabic) |
| Maahira | Skilled (Arabic) | Naadhira | Rare (Arabic) |
| Rayaana | Gates of heaven (Arabic) | Saadhiya | Lucky (Arabic) |
| Thaahira | Pure (Arabic) | Waajida | Finder (Arabic) |
| Yusra | Prosperity (Arabic) | Zoya | Life (Persian) |
| Badriyya | Full moon (Arabic) | Faatima | Captivating (Arabic) |
| Hameeda | Praiseworthy (Arabic) | Ihsaan | Perfection (Arabic) |
| Madeena | City (Arabic) | Nabeela | Noble (Arabic) |
| Raihaana | Sweet basil (Arabic) | Saabira | Patient (Arabic) |
| Thameena | Precious (Arabic) | Wahheeda | Unique (Arabic) |
| Zaara | Blooming flower (Arabic) | Asiya | One who heals (Arabic) |
