It matters little to which country, region, or culture you belong. Equally insignificant is your status, that of immigrant, non-immigrant, guest worker, or expatriate. The reason is simple. The process of naming your little baby is as ingrained in the culture as it is in geography. Behind this factor is the meaning of the name that you finally select. The meaning of Muslim baby names will follow the name in the same way that the name will follow the baby. Sociologists like to call this phenomenon “from the cradle to the grave,” but I don’t like this interpretation. Talking about cribs is fine, but who wants to talk about graves when we talk about little darlings? I have listed several little things you can do to research the meaning of baby names, and I want to assure you that researching baby names and girl names is more than just the internet. However, we could talk about online research first, as it is the easiest research method available today:
Research the Web
Until recently, there were hundreds of websites with Muslim baby names 2021 on the Internet. Today there are thousands. As they say, there is a jungle out there, a jungle nonetheless that is fun to visit. Instead of entering generic search phrases into your favorite search engine, such as “baby names” or “baby names,” be specific. If you live in the US, write “American baby names,” “American baby names,” or “American girl names.” Replace the country name with yours as appropriate. Depending on your religious leanings, you can also enter search phrases such as “Jewish baby names” or “Muslim baby names.” Write “trendy baby names” or “famous baby names.” Just because you’re researching them doesn’t mean you should adopt one of them. Knowing what’s out there doesn’t hurt. Many websites have long lists of baby names that you should avoid for various reasons. Here are seven examples that I’ll share with you just to illustrate my point:
Byron – stable or shed for livestock
Calvin – bald
Campbell – Malformed mouth
Cecilia – blind
Kennedy – deformed head
Mallory – unlucky or unlucky
Portia – pig
On the other hand, unique baby names like Stalin, Mussolini, and Saddam have acquired negative meanings and connotations for historical reasons. Most reputable baby name websites provide you with not only name suggestions but also meanings, origins, and other relevant information that you should review carefully before expanding on a few to prepare your final list.
Visit your local library and bookstores.
The online world may have taken over the planet. However, the offline world has not disappeared. Public libraries have full shelves, even sections dedicated to baby name books. Once you enter your local public library, you will surely end up spending a couple of the best hours of your day browsing through dozens of books on the subject. Remember, the Internet came commercially on the horizon only in 1994. Babies have been around long before that, and everyone used books to choose baby names and research their meanings. If you have a bookstore in your city that has general books, like a bookstore in a mall, plan a trip and check out your collection.
Ask for recommendations
Social science researchers like to call it “word of mouth.” Others call it plain common sense. Ask your family, friends, and even business partners and colleagues for recommendations. In many African and Asian cultures, naming a baby is a community initiative with a lot of pomp and ceremony. Prayers are offered, and the gods are asked to pour out their blessings on the little one.
The importance of baby name meanings
Finding the perfect unique Muslim baby names and their meaning, it goes without saying, takes time and patience. That said, it can be a lot of fun because one day, when your baby grows up to be a prince or princess, you are going to fondly remember the things you did to find the perfect modern Muslim baby names your little one always deserved.
